The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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even their coach, scoring 312 points at the NCAA Championships to out- distance both the Trojans (278) and the Gators (248). "Behind my back, they had higher goals and higher aspirations," Bottom quipped. "That's the great thing about this team. They believe in themselves." Of course, it didn't hurt when, early in the year, Michigan knocked off eventual national champion Texas at Canham Natatorium. The Longhorns ultimately proved overpowering, Head coach Mike Bottom led the men's swimming and diving team to its fifth straight Big Ten Championship and a No. 3 finish at NCAA Nationals this past year. PHOTO COURTESY MICHIGAN ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS