Michigan fires Juwan Howard, the former Fab Five star, after five seasons coaching men's basketball
Michigan has fired coach Juwan Howard after five seasons, parting ways with the former Fab Five star whose return to his alma mater included a Big Ten title and advancing in two NCAA Tournaments before closing with two straight disappointing seasons.
Michigan AD blasts Big Ten for โunethicalโ suspension of Jim Harbaugh before Penn State game
A judge did not rule on the University of Michiganโs temporary restraining order on Saturday, which means the Wolverines will be without Jim Harbaugh against Penn State due to his suspension in the sign-stealing case.
Michigan plays without coach Jim Harbaugh, beating Penn State after no court ruling to lift his ban
No. 2 Michigan played without coach Jim Harbaugh, beating No. 9 Penn State after a judge didn't issue a ruling Saturday on the schoolโs attempt to temporarily lift the Big Ten Conference's penalty against the Wolverines for a sign-stealing scheme.
Michigan Athletics put on pause -- Athletes, coaches, team-staff asked to quarantine
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ All athletic programs at the University of Michigan will be put on a 14-day pause starting Sunday, a school official confirmed Saturday night. Read: New COVID strain prompts 2-week pause of Michigan Athletics activitiesThe decision was made by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Team members -- student athletes, coaches and team staff -- are asked to immediately isolate or quarantine until further notice. MDHHS sent University of Michigan officials a memo explaining our recommendations, but has not issued any orders for the university to take any actions. Due to possible exposure to the virus in the community, MDHHS has also recommended increased testing in Washtenaw County to the Washtenaw County Health Department.
Michigan decides to stick with Jim Harbaugh with 5-year deal
FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh paces the sideline during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Orlando, Fla. Michigan has decided to stick with Harbaugh. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan has decided to stick with coach Jim Harbaugh, finalizing a new, five-year deal on Friday. Harbaugh is now under contract at Michigan through the 2025 season with his new deal. And when Wisconsin beat the Wolverines 49-11 in 2020, Harbaugh fell to 0-11 in games his team was not favored to win. That left Harbaugh in a bit of a lurch going into the uncertain season with just two years left on his contract.
Jim Harbaugh signs contract extension to remain Michiganโs head football coach through 2025
Michigan Wolverines Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh watches the replay during the fourth quarter of the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Michigan State 40-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Jim Harbaugh has officially signed a contract extension to remain Michiganโs head football coach through the 2025 season. Michigan went just 2-4, including losses to Michigan State and then-winless Penn State at home. He was fired last month and has since joined former Michigan offensive coordinator and new Arizona head coach Jedd Fischโs staff.
The Latest: Cincinnati increases capacity for AAC title game
The school said it brought the capacity in line with whatโs being allowed for Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals games. 17 Ohio State womenโs basketball team canceled Saturdayโs game against Iowa because of a spike in positive COVID-19 tests in the Buckeyes program. The Beach didnโt open its season until Dec. 4 and six of its seven games scheduled this month are road games. This will be the third straight game canceled. USC postponed its Pac-12 opener at home against Stanford over the weekend when it first reported the positive COVID-19 test.
No U-M vs. Ohio State game; Ann Arbor ranked No. 1 college city; #everydayoutdoors challenge
๐- Meredith (@meredith_A4)Whatโs been happening:๐ Ann Arbor has been ranked the No. A reader contacted us about best recycling practices in Ann Arbor. Here are four gift ideas that are unique to Ann Arbor. (A4)๐ง Ann Arbor Rec & Ed has rolled out new short term fitness classes for you to take at home. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Michigan cancels Ohio State showdown, citing COVID-19 cases
Michigan canceled its annual rivalry game at Ohio State on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, because of the COVID-19 outbreak within the Wolverines football program. โOur players, they want to play,โ Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said. โThe Michigan-Ohio State rivalry is one of the most important rivalries in all of sports,โ the Big Ten said in a statement. He also said if Ohio State does not play for the conference championship, it would be โgreatโ to play the rivalry game against Michigan on Dec. 19. Ohio State guard Wyatt Davis said the team works all year with the goal of beating Michigan.
Warde Manuel slams Kirk Herbstreit for suggesting Michigan football shut down over fear of Ohio State game
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel slammed analyst Kirk Herbstreit for suggesting the Michigan football team shut down over fear of losing to Ohio State, rather than a legitimate COVID-19 outbreak. โI still think Michigan waves the white flag, and potentially avoids playing Ohio State next week,โ Herbstreit said. Ohio State has already had two games canceled this season, so presumably, missing the Michigan game would knock the Buckeyes from contention. Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the fourth quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on October 31, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (2020 Getty Images)Not to mention, dozens of other programs -- including Ohio State, just three days prior to these comments!
Maryland-Michigan canceled; Wolverines' AD sounds off
Manuel spoke hours after Michigan's game against Maryland this weekend was canceled because of an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Wolverines' program. Ohio State had to cancel its game last week at Illinois because of a spike in COVID-19 cases in its program. Matchups against Ohio State and Michigan State were wiped out last month after the Terrapins had 23 positive tests for COVID-19, including coach Michael Locksley. ___AP College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo contributed. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Michigan football cancels Maryland game due to COVID-19 concerns
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan football has canceled this weekendโs game against Maryland due to COVID-19 concerns within the Wolverinesโ program. Saturdayโs game against Maryland will not be rescheduled, U of M announced. It was the final home game of the season for the Wolverines. Last week, Ohio State was forced to cancel its game against Illinois due to positive tests. A trip to Ohio State is scheduled for next week, and then the schedule includes one final game against a team from the Big Ten West.
5 major takeaways from Michigan football ticket policy announcement
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Here are the five major takeaways from the University of Michigans football ticket policy for the 2020 season. Nobodys status as a season ticket holder will change going forward, though. If you have season tickets, your location will be the same in 2021, as long as you dont make any changes. Only current season ticket holders and students will have access to those tickets. Anyone who already paid for their season tickets can request a refund, push that payment back toward the 2021 season tickets or donate it to the athletic department.
Michigan football 2020 ticket policy: No season tickets or sales to general public
ANN ARBOR, Mich. The University of Michigan announced Wednesday that there will be no football season tickets or sales to the general public if there is a season this fall. The Michigan athletic department sent an email to football season ticket holders saying if there is a 2020 season, capacity at Michigan Stadium will be reduced or games will be played without fans due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. There will be no football season tickets, the email reads. Tickets will only be offered to current season ticket holders and students. Season ticket holders who already paid for their tickets can request a refund, push that payment back toward the 2021 season tickets or donate it to the athletic department.
โWe will hold the University of Michigan accountable,โ says lawyer of Dr. Anderson victims
Lawyer Parker Stinar opened the press conference saying that his law firm represents more than a dozen athletes and non-athletes who suffered abuse from Anderson over several decades. "It was really difficult.โStinar read excerpts from Delucaโs letter to Manuel, which detailed unnecessary exams by Dr. Anderson when he was a 19-year-old wrestler in the 1970s. โSomething is wrong with Dr. Anderson," he wrote. It is time for the University of Michigan to accept responsibility for decades of sexual abuse and ignoring victimsโ cries. It is time for the University of Michigan to be held accountable.โStinar said that a meeting is scheduled with the University of Michiganโs general council.
Quiz: How well do you know Michigan's new AD?
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan announced the hiring of new athletic director Warde Manuel Friday morning. Manuel takes over for interim AD Jim Hackett, who brought in football coach Jim Harbaugh, extended the contract of basketball coach John Beilein and initiated a contract with Nike during his short tenure. Manuel is expected to begin his duties as Michigan AD in March. How well do you know Michigan's new athletic director ? MOBILE APP USERS: Tap here to take the quiz.