The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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Sport W. Cross Country 27 (20) M. Cross Country Field Hockey Football W. Soccer M. Soccer Volleyball 5 (73) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) W. Swimming M. Swimming W. Basketball M. Basketball W. Gymnastics M. Gymnastics Ice Hockey Sport YEAR-BY-YEAR COMPARISON FALL SEASON (National Finish/Points) 2009-10 2010-11 22 (30) 0 (0) 46 (25) 33 (25) 3 (83) 9 (25) 33 (25) 2010-11 0 (0) 10 (67.5) 1 (100) 5 (60) W. Track & Field (I) 0 (0) M. Track & Field (I) 0 (0) Wrestling Sport Baseball W. Golf M. Golf 15 (60) 7 (72) 43 (30) 30 (43.5) 9 (69) 17 (50) 6 (73.5) 5 (173) 2 (90) 18 (25) 0 (0) 15 (60) 2010-11 0 (0) M. Lacrosse W. Rowing Softball W. Track & Field (O) 0 (0) M. Track & Field (O) 0 (0) Water Polo W. Tennis M. Tennis 31 (39) N/A 10 (32) 9 (64) 9 (64) 6 (37) 10 (66.75) N/A 52 (0) 17 (50) 13 (22) 17 (50) 9 (64) 13 (25) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) Quotes of the Year 2011-12 15 (45) 20 (34) 5 (60) 9 (69) 0 (0) 0 (0) 9 (64) WINTER SEASON (National Finish/Points) 2009-10 0 (0) 0 (0) 13 (59.25) 6 (64) 9 (25) 31 (42.5) 5 (75) SPRING SEASON (National Finish/Points) 2009-10 0 (0) 0 (0) 11 (65.25) 2011-12 61 (13)* 0 (0) 47 (26.5) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 17 (50) 0 (0) 2 (90) 9 (64) 9 (64) 33 (39) 0 (0) * Exceeded 10 women's sports so lowest point total was not included 2011-12 33 (25) 33 (25) eight boat capturing a national title in its division: "Obvi- ously, the 2V was phenomenal. They've never been behind the whole year, have never been anywhere but in the lead, and that is unusual in this sport. They are just a really impres- sive crew. 132's 23-20 Sugar Bowl victory over Virginia Tech: "It shows our hard work. It shows everything we put in from day one, all the long days, long nights. Man, I'm telling you, it feels too good, man. Too good. • Fifth-year senior Junior Hemingway following Team " Barnes Arico to head the women's basketball program: "Kim is an elite coach that will help elevate our women's bas- ketball program to new heights. "Kim has been successful at every coaching stop and has • Athletics director David Brandon on the hiring of Kim " built teams that compete for championships. She is a tireless recruiter who will accomplish great things at Michigan. We are extremely happy that Kim and her family chose to join Michigan athletics. University of Michigan following a second consecutive national title in the 141-pound weight class: "I never really thought about it. I don't think about it too much. I see guys like Mark Churella Sr. like a hero — three-time national champ and he's a great guy. I don't really look at myself that way. "I'm really thankful for the people who got me to Michigan • Fifth-year senior Kellen Russell on his legacy at the " and the guys who came before me, because without them I definitely wouldn't be where I am today. Hopefully, I can just kind of have that impact on some guys that are coming in and try to mentor them like they mentored me and make sure they're making the right decisions, off the mat as well as on the mat. • Sophomore gymnast Sam Mikulak on his national title- winning performance at the 2012 NCAA Championships on the high bar: "It was great. I didn't have the best day yesterday, and to come back today and get a gold is fantastic. It's a great way to end the season and I couldn't be happier right now. " Caitlin Blanchard's extra-inning, walk-off hit by pitch that sent U-M into the NCAA regional final: "We told her to take the first strike. I said we didn't need a sacrifice fly with two outs. We just needed her to hit the ball hard. She stood right in there and took that hit by pitch and that is something we haven't seen much this year. We get out of the way and so she stood right in there and took it. • Softball coach Carol Hutchins on sophomore catcher " • Senior swimmer, and 14-time individual conference champion, Dan Madwed on the Wolverines capturing the Big Ten championship: "The team title is definitely more im- portant than any individual championship. It was awesome. We had this goal from the beginning of the year, and to finally accomplish it was surreal. " Sophomore gymnast Sam Mikulak helped Michigan's men's gymnastics team to a second-place showing in the Big Ten and a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Championships. PHOTO COURTESY MICHIGAN ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS first practice as a varsity squad: "We spoke very briefly at the start about the fact that this was an historical day, but once the whistle blows it's just another practice. "They're not thinking about the historical significance of the moment when they are competing for a ground ball or mak- ing a save. They are just getting after it. • Men's lacrosse coach John Paul following the program's " " AUGUST 2012 THE WOLVERINE 47 • Rowing coach Mark Rothstein on his second varsity