The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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INSIDE MICHIGAN ATHLETICS Getting To Know Redshirt Sophomore Center Jordan Morgan The Wolverines are making a push for their first Big Ten regu- lar-season championship since 1986, and redshirt sophomore center Jordan Morgan is a big reason why. He was averaging 7.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game through Feb. 14, while defending against the best big men in the country, such as Ohio State's Jared Sullinger. Nicknames: "J-Mo, My freshman year, Anthony Wright [2007-10] and DeShawn Sims [2007-10] used to call me that whenever I dunked or something. Pizza House or Blimpy Burger, but I don't go there that much. That's for special occasions. bake some fish, make some pasta and throw some corn or green beans in there. Best Meal He Can Cook By Himself: "I like to keep it simple: " taken a lot of interesting classes. I just really enjoy anything in engineering. Favorite Place To Hang Out In Ann Arbor: "I just like to hang out at home, chill, watch some TV, play X-Box. Just kick it." His Role Model: "My dad, Jim. I really look up to him. He's an Best Class At U-M: "That's a really tough one, because I've " engineer, and so am I, in school. He's put all of us, my brothers and sisters and me, ahead of himself. He's done so much for us. Dream Vacation: "A beach, but somewhere where there a very few people. Just me and somebody close, and just a " Favorite Restaurant In Ann Arbor: "It's either between " " ' and sometimes they call me 'Showtime.' TV Show He Can't Miss: "'Psych.'" " quiet, relaxing vacation." Favorite Away Arena: "Indiana is really good, but it's tough if you're the away team, obvi- ously. It gets so loud in there. It's crazy. ther 'Rush Hour' or 'Rush Hour 2. "When I'm at the hotel the night before a game, I like to sit in the ice tub. And I always take a nap right before I head to the gym. Major: "Engineering." His Pregame Ritual: Favorite Movie: "Ei- ' They're tied." Morgan was averaging 7.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game through Feb. 14. PHOTO BY PER KJELDSEN " make some money, and I eventually want to start my own business. What He Wants To Do After Basketball: "Hopefully I can " Michigan. It's always been the dream, and I couldn't be hap- pier. His U-M Experience: "I love Michigan. I've always loved " PROFESSIONALLY MOUNTED WOLVERINES starting at just $1500 Available from ALASKAN QUEST, where you can also create your own Alaskan Adventure! Contact Kent, your Michigan native travel guide with more than 15 years experience for more information: 269-683-7692 or email: kentkaiser@alaskanquest.com WWW.ALASKANQUEST.COM (click on "Wolverine Mounts" to see professionally mounted wolverines) MARCH 2012 THE WOLVERINE 15 — Andy Reid