The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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INSIDE MICHIGAN ATHLETICS Fifth-year senior Elliot Mealer on how Michigan has approached conference play this season "We try to have that mindset that every game we play against a Big Ten opponent is like we're playing in Indianapolis. We're playing for the trophy." "The next one." — Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson on what is his favorite touchdown run of his U-M career THEY SAID IT "Lewan is the first of three offensive linemen rising up draft boards and an underclassman who continues to impress scouts. There's a very good chance he will be the first offensive tackle selected if he enters the 2013 NFL Draft. Lewan among his rising prospects for next spring's draft " — SI.com's Tony Pauline on ranking Taylor "It's good. How's yours? It's a fashion statement. Does it look good?" — Fifth-year senior Jordan Kovacs on a question about his knee after sporting a brace against Purdue and Illinois know." — Football coach Brady Hoke responding to a suggestion that the defense has the potential to be better than the 2011 unit "Let's wait until the year is over. That's when you're going to that the Wolverines' ugly 12-10 win over Michigan State leaves an unsatisfying feeling in ending a four-game losing streak to MSU State and you just want to beat Ohio State. Doesn't matter what the final scoreboard looks like, as long as it says Michigan scored more points. "Bo Schembechler used to tell us, 'You just want to beat Michigan '" — Former U-M linebacker Ron Simpkins on the talk PHOTO BY PER KJELDSEN Getting To Know Men's Basketball Senior Forward Blake McLimans Senior forward Blake McLimans won the U-M Rudy Tomjanovich Most Improved Player Award after the 2009-10 season, though he did not see game action that season. He has scored 54 career points in limited action. Nickname: "Bird, Bird-man, Blizzy — most of the guys call me one of those three. Bird is fine. That's the one that's caught on the most. It has become almost natural. "Other than my house, I don't really know a specific spot I like to hang out. Ann Arbor has a lot of good spots; there are a lot of places I like to go eat. Hobbies Outside Basketball: "Video games, absolutely. NBA 2013 just came out, and I love that one. I play it with the guys all the time. I also love to golf. The season is over now, but I definitely love to go golfing in the summer. Favorite Hangout Spot In Ann Arbor: " " are so many. Zingerman's is obviously the place to go, but I love Maize And Blue Deli, too. That's quite a competition." Best Meal He Can Cook By Himself: "Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo. It's easy to make, but it's very delicious." Favorite Restaurant in Ann Arbor: "There " Favorite Movie: "I love 'Wedding Crashers.' It's one of those movies you can watch over and over again." McLimans has seen action off the bench in 55 games over the past two seasons and has scored 54 career points. PHOTO BY PER KJELDSEN television, because I'm always busy with school and basketball. But I'd say 'SportsCenter. Dream Vacation: "I'd love to go to Australia. Favorite TV Show: "I don't watch that much '" I feel like it is some place I'd really enjoy. I have a few friends who studied abroad there and absolutely loved it. I'd like to see it for myself. Favorite Class He's Taken At U-M: "I took a " 'Culture Of Basketball' class. It was extremely fun. We learned all about the history of bas- ketball, how it has evolved over time, how the different positions have changed. It's a really, really cool class. erything he wanted to do in life, and he's had a great time doing it. That's what I want to do, have that passion." Major: "Economics. Role Model: "My dad, Jeff. He has done ev- " MBA and go somewhere in the business world." not really sure yet. I have another year of eligi- bility, so it's a little ways away. I'd like to get my What He Wants To Do After Basketball: "I'm " different, but they've all been unified, especially this team. The atmosphere around campus, the community aspect it has, I love it. I couldn't imagine myself anywhere else. — Andy Reid " NOVEMBER 2012 THE WOLVERINE 17 His U-M Experience: "It's been great. Every team has been shirt junior left tackle Taylor Lewan, noting the difference in rushing success in Michigan's five wins (265.6 yards per game) and its three losses (108.3) "If you want to be successful, you have to run the ball." — Red-