Michigan DB Dax Hill explains why he missed Orange Bowl prep
INDIANAPOLIS — The days leading up to the Orange Bowl became a great mystery on the Michigan side. The Wolverines’ star defensive back Dax Hill never made the trip down to south Florida with the team, prompting rumors to fly for days. “I was really just feeling under the weather,” Hill told reporters Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine. Michigan never really gave a reason for Hill’s late arrival, and he was never made available to reporters afterward. NFL teams prefer oneRavens’ growing Michigan pipeline an ‘interesting dynamic,’ GM saysJaguars aim to ‘go big’ in NFL draft, and that could mean passing on Aidan Hutchinson
mlive.comMichigan RB Hassan Haskins looks to showcase speed at NFL combine
He will get a chance to do so at the NFL Scouting Combine March 1-7 in Indianapolis. With the combine a few weeks away, Haskins, one of eight Wolverines invited, has his sights set on the 40-yard dash. Before a breakout season, Haskins was a staple on special teams. I’m just trying to prove myself and I’m gonna work my butt off. I’m gonna compete for anything and everything.
mlive.comBlue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan Facing Possible Lawsuit By Employees Terminated After Denial Of COVID Vaccine Exemptions
250 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employees were terminated Wednesday January 5 due to not complying with the company’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Over 100 of those employees were denied a religious vaccine exemption and says they will...
detroit.cbslocal.comRep. Rashida Tlaib To Run For New Detroit-Area Seat After Redistricting
Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib announced Wednesday she will seek reelection in a new Detroit-area seat created through redistricting, hours after fellow Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence said she will retire from Congress rather than run in the...
detroit.cbslocal.comAT&T, Verizon Agree To Postpone 5G Rollout Near Airports By 2 Weeks
Both carriers confirmed late Monday evening that they will hold off on activating 5G services near airports until Jan. 19, and that in the meantime, officials will continue working on adapting French-style restrictions on 5G to the United...
detroit.cbslocal.comNearly 700 Henry Ford Health Employees Test Positive For COVID-19 Over Past Week As Community Cases Spike
During a COVID update briefing Tuesday, Henry Ford Health officials said there has been a spike in COVID cases, they currently have 480 patients hospitalized with the virus and 686 employees have tested positive in the past week.
detroit.cbslocal.comWolverine Confidential podcast: Orange Bowl analysis and winter sports update
Just before fireworks rang in the new year, Michigan’s season fizzled out in a 35-11 loss to Georgia in the Orange Bowl. The three-man podcast crew is back to break down what went wrong for the Wolverines in their first-ever playoff appearance. The back half of the episode provides an update on a few winter sports: men’s and women’s basketball and hockey. The men’s hoops team has a lot of issues as Big Ten play is set to resume. The women’s team, however, is ranked in the top 10.
mlive.comMichigan Matters: Marygrove’s Dramatic Transformation
The evolution of Marygrove continues as the former college is being transformed with its focus on early education and wrap round community services to help young people as Marygrove Conservancy, Kresge Foundation, PNC Bank and others pitch...
detroit.cbslocal.comMichigan DNR Reaches Deal On Trail Grooming In Southeastern Upper Peninsula
More than 100 miles of state-managed trails in Michigan's southeastern Upper Peninsula will be groomed as part of an agreement between state Department of Natural Resources and the Straits Area Snowmobile Club.
detroit.cbslocal.comBlack Lawmakers To Sue To Block Michigan Redistricting Maps
Current and former Black state lawmakers in Detroit announced Monday a pending lawsuit to block Michigan's newly drawn congressional and legislative districts, contending they illegally dilute the voting strength of African Americans.
detroit.cbslocal.comFinal thoughts on Orange Bowl and the (weird) final week of Michigan’s improbable 2021 season
Now that we’ve had a few days to reflect on what happened Friday night, I can’t help but reminisce on the weird week that was the Orange Bowl. Let’s begin before the team even arrived in South Florida on Dec. 25, Christmas Day, when bowl disruptions began in earnest. Normally, we in the media would be able to confirm (or debunk) such rumors during a bowl week. Meanwhile, Michigan went about its bowl week as best as it could. While the game was decided early, crushing Michigan fans’ hopes of a dream season, you can’t help but look back at how improbable 2021 really was.
mlive.comBall drops on Michigan after 34-11 rout by Georgia in CFP semifinal at Orange Bowl
The College Football National Championship will be a rematch of the SEC championship after Georgia boat raced the Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl inside Hard Rock Stadium.
Michigan football faces daunting playoff matchup vs. Georgia, but don’t count this team out
Michigan dominated Ohio State and Iowa the last two weeks of the regular season to win a Big Ten championship, but now, it will face by far its toughest test as Georgia awaits in a College Football Playoff semifinal.
Snubbed by committee, Texas A&M will face UNC in Orange Bowl
An Orange Bowl spot against North Carolina will be its consolation prize. It will be North Carolina’s first time in the Orange Bowl, and the first meeting between the schools. This will be just the seventh January bowl game for North Carolina. BOWL WINNERSThe Orange Bowl coaches certainly know how to end seasons with victories. WELCOME BACKFor Fisher, it’s a return to a stadium where he’s gone 6-0 — including a pair of Orange Bowl victories.