The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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grew, and particularly Muhammad. From the start of the season to where they were at the end, they were com- pletely different players. "As I was on the bench, I kind of had a different view, and a different voice. It's different when you're hear- ing things from the coach. When I'm telling them things, they listen to me. It's not like they don't listen to Coach B., but it's just a different voice com- ing at them. "I tried to stay a positive voice, to keep their confidence up." He'll provide a positive, take-charge voice on the court in his senior season, and his teammates and coaches left no doubt about how they felt in the wake of his announcement to remain in Ann Arbor. Twitter feeds lit up, including some of the following messages: • "It's another great day to be a Michigan Wolverine! Caris LeVert is a special young man with a brilliant future." (Beilein) • "Caris LeVert = passionate about Michigan and his teammates!" (As- sistant coach LaVall Jordan) • "We're backkkk…" (Walton) • "I just heard great news about 'The Captain' returning! Wow!" (Ba- cari Alexander) Beyond those, there were other in- teresting reactions from the national media: • "With the return of Caris LeVert, I'd have Michigan as a preseason top 10 team next season. Return just about everyone. Health is the key, though. (Jeff Goodman of ESPN) • "Love love love that Caris LeVert is returning to Michigan. Wolverines will contend for B1G title next year." (Seth Davis of Sports Illustrated and CBS)