The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
Issue link: https://comanpub.uberflip.com/i/230001
INSIDE MICHIGAN ATHLETICS "Let's not sugarcoat it: Robinson has been a big disappointment. His shooting has plummeted to 41.3 percent overall and 25 percent from three-point range, and he has yet to surpass 15 points in a game. In a marquee game against Duke, Robinson totaled just eight points in 34 minutes. With Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. off to the NBA, Robinson was expected to produce more. He can't afford another month like the last one." — SI.com's Chris Mannix on downgrading Glenn Robinson III's draft stock "The Wolverines have the requisite pieces to make another run in the tournament. The only question is how long it takes for those pieces to fall into place. Michigan is one of the nation's youngest teams; its starting lineup features four sophomores and a freshman, and the first player off the bench is a freshman. So it's going to take some time to bake this cake." — SI.com's Seth Davis on his belief that Michigan basketball will be a force this season, eventually "He has bragging rights for stopping me. I don't look at it as brother versus brother, but a chance to get my team the lead. He stopped me on my best move so I tip my cap to him." — Freshman forward Tyler Motte on going head-to-head with older brother, C.J., a goalie for Ferris State, in a shootout victory for Michigan Dec. 11 By The NUMBERS 5 Seasons in which Michigan finished with a losing record in conference play but a winning record overall (2013, 2010, 1960, 1929, 1917). U-M went 3-5 in league action this season, but is 7-5. 17 Receptions for Jake Butt, giving him the top single-season total ever by a Michigan true freshman tight end, eclipsing Devin Funchess' 15 catches a year ago. 17 Devin Funchess' rank among underclassmen (sophomores, redshirt freshmen and freshmen) in NFL Draft projections by ESPN.com's Todd McShay. 18 & 20 Ranking for sophomores Mitch McGary and Glenn Robinson III on SI.com's most recent 2014 NBA Draft Big Board. 21 Rank of the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl among the 35 in entertainment value according to Sports Illustrated; the BCS National Championship Game between Florida State and Auburn was No. 1.