The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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DECEMBER 2022 THE WOLVERINE 15 INSIDE MICHIGAN ATHLETICS FIVE YEARS AGO, 2017 — Michigan outscored No. 23 UCLA in overtime, 13-4, to capture a 78-69 win at Crisler Center on Dec. 9, 2017. Moe Wagner cashed in 23 points and Charles Matthews 20 with 8 rebounds in the rousing home win over the Bruins. Aaron Holiday poured in a game-high 27 points for UCLA. The Wolverines had to scramble back from a 15-point deficit in the second half to even reach the extra period. Once there, they dominated overtime. U-M responded to the 15-point hole by scoring eight straight, ultimately pulling within two, 60-58, on a pair of 3-pointers by Wagner. Eli Brooks sank a pair of free throws in the final minute of regulation, tying the score for the first time since 8:16 remained in the first half. Michigan took control early in overtime, Zavier Simpson and Matthews knocking down back-to-back 3s in the opening min- ute to give the Wolverines a 71-65 edge. Following four UCLA points, U-M poured it on for three straight buckets, a 77-69 lead, and a secured comeback victory. "We did everything we could to play some inefficient basket- ball," coach John Beilein said after the game. "But when we really needed to suck it up and get work done at the end, we got it done." 10 YEARS AGO, 2012 — Michigan owned the Barclays Cen- ter and West Virginia in an 81-66 triumph on Dec. 15, 2012. Trey Burke paced the Wolverines with 27 points and 8 assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. poured in 25. John Beilein's team maintained the hot hand all the way in the neutral site game in Brooklyn, N.Y., shooting 56 percent from the floor. They locked down the Mountaineers, allowing only 39 percent shooting. U-M built an 11-point halftime lead and then broke out early in the second half. Hardaway's five points triggered a 9-2 run that thrust the Wolverines firmly into control, 52-34, just 2:16 into the second half. "Both of them surprise me sometimes on what they can do," Beilein said of Burke and Hardaway. "There are still some things we can't teach that they are able to do. Both have the same pas- sion for the game, and it shows." 25 YEARS AGO, 1997 — Michigan flexed its basketball muscle against Duke on Dec. 14, 1997, taking down the Blue Devils in an 81-73 contest at Crisler Arena. Robert Traylor scored 24 points and Louis Bullock added 23, helping Michigan overcome a 17-point deficit against the visitors. "After all the things we've been through in the past year, this game shows that we're still Michigan and we're still here," noted Traylor, who scored 15 second-half points. That led a 46-27 second-half uprising by Michigan, which appeared in deep trouble until the Blue Devils bedeviled their coach in the closing 20 minutes. "Our team is a really good basketball team, but we didn't play like it in the second half," Mike Krzyzewski said. "We didn't play well in transition, and Michigan capitalized on that. It seemed like butter was on the ball for us, and that had a lot to do with the game pressure." — John Borton THIS MONTH IN MICHIGAN ATHLETICS HISTORY College Football/Football American $19.95 US Cover Design: Chuck Romano E-Mail: PowerGroup@comcast.net Blog: gobluefootballhistorian.com • COLUMBUS • ANN ARBOR THE GREATEST FOOTBALL STORY EVER TOLD THE GREATEST FOOTBALL STORY EVER TOLD MICHIGAN VS. oHIO sTATE 1897 - 2021 Why "The Game" is The Greatest Rivalry in College Sports MICHIGAN VS. oHIO STATE 1897 - 2021 The Michigan vs Ohio State pigskin rivalry is a legendary story of the two winningest programs in college football history. This book examines the origins of the rivalry between these two Big Ten universities that goes back to the days before football was even played. Yes, the roots of this rivalry run deep and so do the hard feelings between these storied football foes. This is a game that players dream about winning and have nightmares about if they lose. It is also the only rivalry in college football that is known as "The Game." This comprehensive book takes a complete look at the UM vs OSU football rivalry that originated in 1897. Barry Gallagher examines every game and tracks them all the way through the last contest in 2021. Gallagher is a meticulous football researcher who documents the blowouts, the last second victories, the winning streaks, the losing streaks, and the gut wrenching losses that have taken place since 1897. This informative work looks at the little things and the big things that elevate this annual football slugfest above all other rivalries. Some of the greatest games in college football history were born from this bitter football fued. Find out why ESPN proclaimed that the annual border battles between the Wolverines and the Buckeyes as the "greatest North American sports rivalry." (The 10 Greatest Rivalries." ESPN, January 3, 2000) This book is a must read for Michigan and Ohio State football fans and everyone else who loves college football. When you nish reading this book, you will know why the history of Michigan vs Ohio State is the greatest football story ever told. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Barry Gallagher is a best selling author of eight books. He started out as a Michigan football archaeologist and author. In the past three years, he has expanded his research into the football histories of Michigan State and Ohio State as well. Gallagher's rst book about Michigan football history was published in 2014. It was titled, "21-194-13: Michigan Football's Greatest Era." He also wrote "The Legend of Bo Schembechler: How an Unknown Buckeye Became the Winningest Coach in Michigan Football History." In 2021, he published "The Nasty Football History of Michigan vs Michigan State." Barry also blogs about the history of Michigan Wolverine Football when he isn't researching and writing another book. Barry Gallagher Foreword by Bill LeMonnier Big Ten Referee (Retired) ▪ ESPN Rules Analyst (Current) THE GREATEST FOOTBALL STORY EVER TOLD GALLAGHER Available At: The Michigan vs. Ohio State pigskin rivalry is a legendary story of the two winningest teams in college football history. It is also a tale of two states and two great universities that really don't like each other! This comprehensive book examines the origins of the rivalry that began before football was even played. Yes, the roots of this rivalry run deep and so do the hard feelings between these storied football foes. Find out why it is the only rivalry in major college football that is known as "The Game." Barry Gallagher weaves a complete football story about the U-M vs. OSU football rivalry. This book goes all the way back to 1897 and takes you up to the last game in 2021. It is a must-read for Wolverine fans, Buckeye fans and college football fans everywhere! Barry Gallagher is the best-selling author of eight books, including three about Michigan Wolverines football. The Greatest Football Story Ever Told!