The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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INSIDE MICHIGAN ATHLETICS records for combined points in a single game (132) and combined offense (1,237 yards). Redshirt sophomore U-M wideout Roy Roundtree gathered in 246 yards worth of passes from sophomore quarterback Denard Robinson, the top receiving per- formance in Michigan history. Robinson threw for a career-high 305 yards on only 10 completions while tacking on 62 rushing yards for the Wolverines, who moved to 6-3 with the win. "We kept the folks interested, but I'm really proud. It's all about the heart of our guys," Rodriguez said. "We have a lot of young guys, a lot of freshmen battling out there. I'm really proud of the way they hung in there and won at the end." 10 Years Ago, 2005: The Wolverines suffered an excruciating home loss Nov. 19 to Ohio State, 25-21, after leading 21-12 in the fourth quarter. The Buckeyes scrambled back on a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to steal a win at Michigan Stadium. OSU quarterback Troy Smith connected on a 26-yard touchdown pass to wide- out Santonio Holmes, pulling the visitors within two, 21-19, with 6:40 remaining. Michigan's offense couldn't score and gave up the ball, setting up a 12-play, 88-yard drive, culminating with OSU's Antonio Pittman scoring the game-winner from three yards out with just 24 seconds left. Michigan tailback Mike Hart, banged up for much of the season, aggravated an ankle injury early in the second half and rushed for only 15 yards on nine carries. Quarterback Chad Henne's 223-yard, one-touchdown passing performance wasn't quite enough. "There is nothing that can make you feel better after losing this game," U-M head coach Lloyd Carr said. 25 Years Ago, 1990: Michigan entered Ohio State's Snakepit Nov. 24 needing a victory for a share of the Big Ten championship and delivered. OSU head coach John Cooper played a big role in the victory, going for it on an ill-fated fourth-and- one at his own 29-yard line with the score tied, 13-13, and just 1:47 remaining. Michigan stuffed OSU quarterback Greg Frey for no gain on an option run, set- ting up placekicker J.D. Carlson's game-winning 37-yard field goal on the contest's final play. The Wolverines scored their only touchdown of the game on a 12-yard pass from quarterback Elvis Grbac to wideout Desmond Howard on the opening possession of the second half. Carlson did the rest, booting through three field goals, including the heartbreaker for Buckeye fans. "Don't second-guess the call," Cooper cautioned. "Hell, if we block, we make a first down, for goodness sakes … we ran a good play; we just didn't execute." "It was a Woody Hayes-type game," first-year Michigan head coach Gary Moeller said. "If he were here, he would say this is the way the game should be played, although I don't think he would appreciate the outcome." — John Borton