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INSIDE MICHIGAN ATHLETICS Getting To Know Redshirt Sophomore Linebacker Jake Ryan Jake." great Bennie Oosterbaan, which was brought out of retire- ment. Nickname: "I don't really have one. Everyone just calls me great place to eat. Love their burritos. I also like just hanging out at my house. I'll get some of the guys together and we'll play Nintendo 64. We like to play Super Smash Brothers. What Player Is Best At Super Smash Brothers: "Are you Favorite Place To Hang Out In Ann Arbor: "Chipotle. It's a " kidding me? I am. Well, Taylor Lewan is pretty ridiculously good at Super Smash Brothers, but I'm always playing with Jordan Paskorz and Joe Kerridge. It's a fun time. The Best Meal He Can Cook By Himself: "Steak or Chicken with a heap of mashed potatoes and some asparagus. That's just a good meal. " Favorite Class He Has Taken At Michigan: "I really enjoy all the classes in my major, sociology. They are all very interesting and draw me in. It's the study of people. I thought it was inter- esting, just how people interact with each other. I'm learning a lot, and it's something I can use every day. I really enjoy it. His Role Model: "Definitely my dad, Tim. He has been a " " Redshirt sophomore linebacker Jake Ryan may be young, but he has emerged as one of the Wolverines' most consistent defensive weapons this fall. Through four games, he had 25 tackles, including two for loss. Ryan was honored with the No. 47 jersey of former U-M huge part of my life, and he has always been there for me, and he has always pushed me to be a better person. I look up to him." Sports He Enjoys Playing Outside Of Football: "I like to go skeet shooting. That is one of the bigger things I do. Taylor and I go every Sunday during the off- season. It's something we really enjoy doing together. Favorite Movie: "'Dumb And Dumber.' It's one of those one you " can watch any time it's one. It's so funny. Favorite TV Show: "'Family Guy. Ryan, who now wears jer- sey No. 47, is a sociology major who enjoys skeet shooting and cites his dad as his role model. PHOTO BY LON HORWEDEL His Dream Vacation: "Fiji. That would be fun." What He Wants To Do After Football: "Definitely some- thing in sales. I feel like I am very good with people; I can relate to everyone. I think talking with different people and selling some things would be good for me. '" His Overall U-M Experience: "It has been great. Michigan is one of the top schools in the nation. It has a great atmo- sphere, great education, great campus. There are a lot of great people here. I just love the place. " " — Andy Reid OCTOBER 2012 THE WOLVERINE 15

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