The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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INSIDE MICHIGAN ATHLETICS 3 The number of times John Beilein teams have reached the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. Two of those occurred in the past three seasons. 5 The number of NCAA Tournament appearances Michigan has made under Beilein in his seven seasons in Ann Arbor. Prior to his arrival, the Wolverines went nine consecutive seasons without an NCAA appear- ance. 6.75 The average national rank from 2013-14 of the swim teams that bat- ted in Canham Natatorium Oct. 24- 25. Michigan, which finished No. 4 at the NCAA Championships a year ago, is bringing in Texas (No. 2), Indi- ana (No. 10) and Louisville (No. 11). 16 The Wolverines' turnover total in football through the opening seven contests. Going into Michigan's bye weekend, only two teams had ac- cumulated more: Eastern Michigan (18) and New Mexico State (20). By The NUMBERS for how she raised me, and my dad too. They just instilled very strong beliefs in me, and I appreciate that." Why she chose volleyball over basketball and tennis: "I just love volleyball so much. It's such a fast sport and such a team sport. You hear about one-man teams in bas- ketball, like LeBron [James] carrying his team or whatever, but in volley- ball I can't pass, set, and attack the ball myself. You literally need your team to play. I like that about it." What she hopes to do after vol- leyball at Michigan: "I'm only a sophomore, so I haven't thought too much about it. I think I want to play professionally overseas and possibly on Team USA if the door opens. We'll have to see what happens, but I'd love to play professionally some- where." Her overall U-M experience: "It's been amazing. It's been an absolute dream come true. Now that I'm here I can't picture myself anywhere else. I'm so blessed to be here because it really is the best place in the world." — Brandon Brown MOVING? Let our customer service department know your new address! Email: gevans@comanpub.com