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MICHIGAN IN THE PROS burgh Steelers: Has recorded 17 solo tackles, six assists, a sack, a tackle for loss, two quarterback hurries and a pass defended through three starts for the 1-2 Steelers. • Jonathan Goodwin (1999-2001), • Larry Foote (1998-2001), LB, Pitts- C, San Francisco 49ers: Has started all three games for the 2-1 49ers. • Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles: Has notched five solo tackles, one assist, a half sack, three tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry in three games for the 2-1 Eagles. • James Hall (1996-99), DE, Free nati Bengals: Has recorded four solo tackles, seven assists and four passes defended in two starts (he missed one game with a calf injury) for the 2-1 Bengals. • David Harris (2003-06), LB, New sonville Jaguars: Has completed 2 of 2 passes for 23 yards in one game of mop-up duty for the 1-2 Jaguars. • Steve Hutchinson (1997-2000), York Jets: Has started three games and recorded 15 solo tackles, 11 assists and a pass defended for the 2-1 Jets … Ranks 18th in the NFL in tackles. • Chad Henne (2004-07), QB, Jack- OG, Tennessee Titans: Has started all three games for the 1-2 Titans. • Tim Jamison (2005-08), DE, Hous- ton Texans: Has notched two solo tack- les, a sack, one tackle for loss, one quar- terback hurry and one pass defended in three games for the 3-0 Texans. • Jake Long (2004-07), OT, Miami Dolphins: Has started all three games for 1-2 Miami … Has helped the Dol- phins average 175.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks fourth in the NFL. • Mario Manningham (2005-07), WR, San Francisco 49ers: Has hauled in 12 passes for 113 yards and rushed once for 29 yards in three games (one start) for the 2-1 49ers. • Mike Martin (2008-11), DT, Tennes- Offensive tackle Jake Long has helped paved the way for the Miami Dolphins to average 175.7 yards rushing per game, which ranked fourth in the NFL through three weeks. PHOTO BY LARRY BLANKENSHIP ego Chargers: Has played in all three games for the 2-1 Chargers. 88 THE WOLVERINE OCTOBER 2012 England Patriots: Has punted 13 times this year, averaging 38.3 yards per kick (31.1 net) and dropping seven inside the 20 for the 1-2 Patriots. • David Molk (2008-11), C, San Di- see Titans: Has registered six solo tack- les, six assists, one sack, two tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry through three games (one start) for the 1-2 Titans. • Zoltan Mesko (2006-09), P, New burgh Steelers: Has started three games and recorded 10 solo tackles, one tackle for loss, one assist, a special teams fumble recovery, a special teams assist and a pass defended for the 1-2 Steelers. • Steve Schilling (2007-10), OL, Free Diego Chargers: Has yet to play in three games for the 2-1 Chargers. • Ryan Mundy (2003-06), DB, Pitts- Agent: Released by the Chargers at the beginning of the year. • Morgan Trent (2005-08), DB, Free Pittsburgh Steelers: Has recorded seven solo tackles, two assists, two sacks, three tackles for loss, three quar- terback hurries and a fumble recovery in three starts for 1-2 Pittsbrugh. Agent: A free agent in search of a team after being cut by Washington. • LaMarr Woodley (2003-06), OLB, • Jonas Mouton (2007-10), LB, San Agent: Released by St. Louis and is in search of a team. • Leon Hall (2003-06), CB, Cincin- Green Bay Packers: Has recorded six solo tackles, seven assists, 1.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, an interception, two passes defended, two quarterback hur- ries and a forced fumble in three starts for the 1-2 Packers. Major League Baseball RICH HILL RETURNS FROM HIS LATEST INJURY Former Michigan pitcher Rich Hill had pitched in only 32 games with the Boston Red Sox in parts of three years before going back to the dis- abled list with a strained flexor ten- don in June. That followed shoulder surgery and Tommy John surgery, two operations from which many might not return. He returned from the 60-day DL hav- ing not pitched since June 8 and sub- sequently appeared in six straight games without allowing a run, giv- ing up only one hit over three and a third innings. He pitched eight minor league games as part of his rehab. "Everything has been feeling good," he told the Boston Globe shortly after his return. "I've been able to go out there and pitch with conviction and have the ball go the way I want and have it come out of my hand the way I want it to. "With all the work you put in in the Hill, though, never had a doubt. • Charles Woodson (1995-97), CB, offseason and the work that goes into coming back and then having a set- back like this, it is frustrating, no doubt about it. You see how hard you work to come back and to have something happen, I guess it's part of the game. You continue on and keep going out there and pitching with conviction." Hill began his career as a starter, but he's since become a middle re- liever. He's found a niche as a side- armer, hopeful he'll have a long ca- reer in that role. "That's what I want to do," he said. "I want to pitch for a long time. That would be great. The more you can keep yourself in shape or keep your- self competitive and work hard in the offseason and put in the time in the weight room and with your throwing program and be smart about it, you can maintain your body and hang around for a long time. "I love throwing out of the bullpen. I love the intensity. Now, I just need to stay healthy."

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