The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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MICHIGAN IN THE PROS Philadelphia Eagles: Has notched 12 solo tackles, three assists, 1.5 sacks, three tackles for loss, one forced fum- ble, one recovery and three quarter- back hurries in 11 games played (one start) for the 3-8 Eagles. • Leon Hall (2003-06), CB, Cincinnati Bengals: Has recorded 17 solo tackles, 11 assists, one tackle for loss, one spe- cial teams tackle and nine passes bro- ken up in nine starts for 6-5 Cincinnati … Missed two games with a leg injury. • David Harris (2003-06), LB, New York Jets: Notched eight solo tackles, two assists and a quarterback hurry in a 49-19 loss to New England … Has started 11 games and recorded 56 solo tackles, 29 assists, 1.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, four quarterback hurries, two passes broken up, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for 4-7 New York … Is tied for 21st in the NFL in tackles. • Chad Henne (2004-07), QB, Jack- role, led the Clippers in scoring at 20.7 points per game after scoring 22 against the Chicago Bulls Nov. 17. He slowed down a bit at month's end, but was still averaging 18.0 points and 2.0 rebounds per game as of Nov. 27, shooting 46.3 percent from the floor and 40.8 percent from three- point range. "Playing with this group of guys ber, noting his team essentially had two starting units. His teammates, meanwhile, might use the same word to describe his play in early-season NBA action. Crawford, playing in a backup San Diego Chargers linebacker Jonas Mouton has yet to play this season, but was expected to see action against Cincinnati in week 13. PHOTO COURTESY SAN DIEGO CHARGERS sonville Jaguars: Has completed 54 of 97 passes for 830 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions for the 2-9 Jaguars, appearing in five games (one start) … Has taken over the starting duties. • Steve Hutchinson (1997-2000), OG, Tennessee Titans: Has notched 11 consecutive starts for the 4-7 Titans. • Tim Jamison (2005-08), DE, Hous- ton Texans: Blew out his Achilles tendon and was lost for the year in a 42-24 loss to Green Bay in week six … Notched two solo tackles, one assist, a sack, one tackle for loss, one quarter- back hurry and one pass breakup in six games for the 10-1 Texans. • Jake Long (2004-07), OT, Miami Dolphins: Has started all 11 games this year for 5-6 Miami. • Mario Manningham (2005-07), WR, San Francisco 49ers: Has hauled in 36 passes for 412 yards and a touchdown and rushed three times for 64 yards in 10 games (eight starts) for the 8-2-1 49ers … Missed one game with an injury. • Mike Martin (2008-11), DT, Tennes- San Diego Chargers: Has yet to play through 11 games for 4-7 San Diego, but is expected to be activated for a week 13 game with Cincinnati. • Ryan Mundy (2003-06), DB, Pitts- • Jonas Mouton (2007-10), LB, has been so much fun," Crawford told the Seattle Times. "They give me confidence. In September, I'd be in the training room hanging out and I'd be like, 'We signed him too?' And then Chris Paul walks in. Blake Grif- fin walks in. DeAndre Jordan walks in. We were like, 'We're all on the same team?' "And we haven't even had Hall burgh Steelers: Has started three of 11 games and recorded 17 solo tackles, one tackle for loss, two assists, a special teams fumble recovery, five special teams tack- les, two special teams assists and two passes broken up for 6-5 Pittsburgh. • LaMarr Woodley (2003-06), OLB, Pittsburgh Steelers: Has recorded 21 solo tackles, eight assists, four sacks, six tackles for loss, six quarterback hur- ries, an interception, a pass broken up, a forced fumble and a fumble recov- ery in 10 starts for the 6-5 Steelers … Missed one game with a hamstring injury and most of his last game with an ankle ailment. • Charles Woodson (1995-97), CB, see Titans: Has registered 15 solo tack- les, 13 assists, two sacks, three tackles for loss and four quarterback hurries through 11 games (one start) for the 4-7 Titans. • Zoltan Mesko (2006-09), P, New England Patriots: Has punted 37 times for the 8-3 Patriots, averaging 42.4 yards per kick (37.1 net) and dropping 20 in- side the 20. • David Molk (2008-11), C, San Di- ego Chargers: Has played in all 11 of the 4-7 Chargers' games this season. 88 THE WOLVERINE DECEMBER 2012 Green Bay Packers: Lost for six weeks after breaking his collarbone in a 30-20 win at St. Louis in week seven … Has recorded 25 solo tackles, 13 assists, 1.5 sacks for 5.5 yards, one tackle for loss, an interception, five passes broken up, two quarterback hurries and a forced fumble in six starts for the 7-4 Packers. GREAT START IN LOS ANGELES "Unbelievable." That's how former Michigan guard The NBA JAMAL CRAWFORD OFF TO A Jamal Crawford assessed the Los An- geles Clippers' depth in mid-Novem- of Fame-type guys like Grant Hill and Chauncey Billups, who have a wealth of knowledge, play yet. We can be unreal." Many felt Crawford's best years were behind him after he struggled in Portland last year, averaging 13.9 points but shooting only 38 percent from the floor. The 32-year-old is showing he's still got plenty left in the tank. "How bad things were last year was a big motivator," Crawford said. "I didn't take any days off. I went right to my weight room at home and started doing core, treadmill, bike. ... I live in the gym, but I used to just play. I did a lot more drills this offseason. "And playing for Vinny Del Negro has been great. I've had more fun playing for Vinny than I've had my whole career. He just believes in me and my talent, and always wants me in attack mode." Howard is not on an NBA roster. How- ard hasn't officially announced his re- tirement, but he has yet to sign any- where after earning a championship ring with Miami last year. • Former Wolverine Manny Harris is • For the first time since 1994, Juwan NBA NOTES playing with Azovmash of the Ukrainian League. DeShawn Sims is with Hekmeh of the Lebanese Basketball League. ❑