The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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MICHIGAN IN THE PROS mens suffered a torn left ACL in a 42‑17 win at Detroit Oct. 11 and was placed on injured reserve for the rest of the season, head coach Bruce Ari‑ ans announced. Demens hadn't played a defensive snap all season, but was a stalwart on the special teams. FORMER WOLVERINES ON NFL ROSTERS Through Oct. 19 • Richard Ash (Played at U-M from 2010-13), DT, Jacksonville Jaguars: Currently a member of the Jaguars' practice squad. • Jason Avant (2002-05), WR, Kansas City Chiefs: Hauled in seven receptions for 55 yards in six games for the 1‑5 Chiefs. • Brennen Beyer (2011-14), DE, Bal- timore Ravens: Currently a member of the Ravens' practice squad. • Tom Brady (1996-99), QB, New England Patriots: Has connected on 139 of 197 passes for 1,699 yards with 14 touchdowns and one interception for the 5‑0 Patriots … Ranked first in the NFL in quarterback rating (118.4), and was tied for second in touchdown passes and fifth in passing yards. • Alan Branch (2004-06), DT, New England Patriots: Registered eight tackles (five solo), one sack and one forced fumble in five games (four starts) for the 5‑0 Patriots. • Frank Clark (2011-14), DE, Seattle Seahawks: Recorded three tackles in five games played for the 2‑4 Seahawks. • Kenny Demens (2009-12), LB, Ar- Rich Hill • MLB The Boston Red Sox starter pitched his first shutout since 2006 to lead the Sox to a 7‑0 win over the Baltimore Orioles Sept. 25. Hill notched 10 strikeouts for the third time in as many games in the victory, walking only one. Charles Woodson • NFL The 18th‑year pro was tied for the league lead in interceptions through six weeks, having picked off four passes. He has joined Darrell Green as the only two players in NFL history to have an interception for 18 straight seasons. Dylan Larkin • NHL The former Wolverine, now a Detroit Red Wing, scored his first goal in his NHL debut, a 4‑0 win over Toronto Oct. 9. He added an assist and finished plus‑three in 13:42 of ice time. HEADLINERS Former Michigan athletes in the news this month