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Michigan
takes the field in Spring scrimmage
Quarterback
question on everyone's mind - Ticket application arrives
ANN
ARBOR, MI Saturday April 13, 2002
Supposed
back-up quarterback Spencer Brinton received a big welcome from the 20,000 or so
who came to watch the annual Michigan football spring scrimmage. The
problem that plagued the Wolverines last year remains: lack of consistent play
at quarterback. John Navarre played with what appeared to be the first
unit, but Brinton looked a little more sharp. Here are the strengths and
weaknesses of the team right now:
Strengths:
Offensive
Line
Defense
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Weaknesses:
Quarterback
Receiver
Kicking
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Continuing
a tradition from last year,
Scotty Mudbowl and I played the M course (across the street from a stadium) that
morning. Despite a shaky putter, Geegs pulled teeth.
Meanwhile,
on
Friday I received my annual renewal for my 2
endzone seats. After a steep price increase last year, they raised the
price of each ticket in my section by $1, to an even $40. In his annual
letter, Michigan Director of Athletics Bill Martin noted that poll data shows
that most M fans don't mind the current ticket prices. He also pointed out
that many of Michigan's "peer schools" have implemented seat donation
programs (a required donation in order to buy tickets). FYI, the peer
schools are Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, and Notre Dame. The
required donation at these schools ranges from $100 - $3000. The Buckeyes
charge $3K for seats between the 35 yard lines.
Besides
the ticket increase, two other changes are in effect. First, the ticket
office has requested everyone's email address. Second, they have included
a form to request a seat upgrade.
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2002 to make it a 10 win season
Amaker gets first win over
Spartans; Michigan atop Big Ten Standings
Nightmare BCS Scenario for Michigan
Recap of Ohio State vs. Michigan
100th Meeting (Nov 22 2003)
Michigan 2003-04 National
Championship Scenarios
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