The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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scoring 528 points at the NCAA Championships to leave Cal (399) in their wake. But the home win early clearly boosted the hopes for what the Wolverines might accomplish. "Probably the strongest Texas team in history walked into our natatorium, and this team was ready to fight, to protect our dual meet record and our unblemished record the last few years at the natatorium," Bottom said. "There was no doubt in their minds they could beat this incredible, powerful team. "We saw at the end of the season, this was really an unstoppable team. David beat the Goliath at the beginning of the year, in a one-on-one confrontation. That was probably one of the most exciting dual meets I've ever been a part of." Michigan received help from young and old on the squad. Glanda and Funk led the way, while junior powerhouse Dylan Bosch enjoyed an exceptional season, culminating in a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships in the 200-yard butterfly (1:40.12). Bosch, an 11-time NCAA All- A m e r i c a n a n d 2 0 1 4 n a t i o n a l champion in the 200-yard butterfly, hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. He's fulfilling his dream to swim collegiately in the United States and isn't missing an opportunity, becoming the Big Ten Swimmer of the Year. "Winning our fifth straight Big Ten Junior Anders Nielsen was part of two relay squads that won Big Ten titles and All-America honors, while he earned All-America recognition in two individual races. PHOTO COURTESY MICHIGAN ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS