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INSIDE MICHIGAN ATHLETICS MICHIGAN'S TOP OLYMPIC SPORTS PERFORMERS Women's soccer junior Nkem Ezurike: Michigan started 9-2-0 this season thanks largely to its defense, which led the Big Ten in goals-against average (0.36), goals allowed (four) and shutouts (eight). But now that Ezurike is back in the lineup after missing four games while playing with the Canadian Under-20 National Team, U-M's offense should help. Ezurike tallied five goals and an assist in her first seven contests this fall, and now has 25 markers in her three-year career. Men's golf freshman Brett McIntosh: The rookie from Each month, TheWolverine.com runs a new poll for its readers to vote on. If you would like to vote, go to www.the- wolverine.com. The poll is located on our premium message board, The Fort. THEWOLVERINE.COM POLL RESULTS London, Ont., had a terrific debut as a Wolverine three- round, three-over-par 216 at the Inverness Intercollegiate Sept. 17-18 to finish in third place among individuals. McIntosh carded a one-under-par 71 in the first round and a two-under-par 70 in round two, and finished just one stroke back of medalist honors. He also competed in the Maize and Blue's second tournament, a ninth-place team finish at the Windon Memorial Classic Sept. 23-24, finishing 73rd individually. Field hockey junior Rachael Mack: A two-time All-Big terback of the past 25 years? Elvis Grbac — 18 percent Brian Griese — 16 percent Tom Brady — 23 percent John Navarre — 3 percent Chad Henne — 27 percent Ten performer and two-time third-team All-American, Mack led the Wolverines in goals (10) and points (22) through 10 games this season for a Michigan team that posted a 6-4 record. A native of England, Mack is looking to become the first U-M player since April Fronzoni, and the second in program history, to lead the Maize and Blue in goal scoring in three different seasons. Fronzoni was U-M's top goal producer in each of her four years from 2000-03. Volleyball junior Lexi Erwin: The veteran in Michigan's starting lineup, the 6-1 outside hitter leads the Wolverines in kills this season with 244 in 16 matches. She's recorded double-digit terminations in 13 of those 16 contests, with a season-high of 29 against Virginia Tech. Showing her overall skills, Erwin also ranks second in digs with 158 and has 34 total blocks. In her three-year career, she has 752 kills, needing 308 more this year and next to move into U-M's top 10. com/TheWolverineMagazine. This month we asked followers what they thought of Michigan's non-conference schedule this season, which included Alabama, Air Force, Massachusetts and Notre Dame. Jon McMahon: "I like how we faced the National Champs and a legit Air THEWOLVERINE.COM'S FACEBOOK FEED Michigan fans can find The Wolverine on Facebook at: Facebook. Force. We aren't going 12-0 this year anyways, why not play some good teams and learn from it." Don DeCaire: "I like the fact that we didn't put Savannah State on the schedule." be over for all teams with this new playoff system. I think we just got a head start on the game." Jess Kelley: "To be the best you have to beat the best and the Alabama game showed that Michigan is not there yet but shows what type of team Michigan will have to beat to win it all." John Foley: "Wish we had 'Bama at The Big House. Not Labor Day, though. Like in November, with a nice, cold day. Maybe the outcome is much closer." Jeff Lipusch: "I love seeing competitive football. The 12-0 days will soon 18 THE WOLVERINE OCTOBER 2012 Who is the best Michigan quar- Denard Robinson — 13 percent 2,068 votes Staff of The Wolverine's consen- sus: Elvis Grbac.

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