Articles tagged: sports
Ann Arbor diner cheers Michael Phelps in London Olympics: Swimmer 'a part of us'
Posted: Jul 31, 2012While Michael Phelps is almost 4,000 miles away preparing for his attempt to break the record for most Olympic medals held by a single athlete on Tuesday, his favorite breakfast spot in Ann Arbor is cheering him on. Read more »
OPINION: 'This is Michigan' poster blatantly misleading and offensive
Posted: Jan 15, 2012Recently I was trying to enjoy breakfast at a favorite eatery, a restaurant frequented by players and staff of the University of Michigan Athletic Department. The décor is related to U of M sports. As ... Read more »
OPINION: Corporations, profits and greed have destroyed the purity of sports
Posted: Dec 17, 2011There was a time long when sports was a shining beacon of admiration. In the professional world, it has become a moneymaking machine for the owners and players. The scandal indulgent fans, super egos, over ... Read more »
Opinion: Michigan State should be called out for dirty play against Wolverines
Posted: Oct 20, 2011I sincerely hope that AnnArbor.com will be challenging the Michigan State coaches regarding the play of their team on Saturday (Oct. 15). I've been watching Michigan Football for 16 years, and I've never seen Michigan ... Read more »
Sudoku for October 3, 2011
Posted: Oct 03, 2011Here is the daily Sudoku puzzle for October 3: sud111003.pdf Read more »
State: No agency regulates hayrides in Michigan
Posted: Sep 27, 2011Related article: Michigan workplace safety officials investigating hayride accident at Jenny's Dexter Market No state agency regulates hayrides like the one that injured a worker at Jenny's Dexter Market Saturday, Michigan officials said Monday. Neither ... Read more »
health: Fueling the busy student athlete means balancing nutrition from all food groups
Posted: Sep 21, 2011The following is a guest post from Emily Seitz who is currently spending a six-week internship with Melissa Gerharter in Ann Arbor. Fall is here! Now that kids are back to school, they are probably ... Read more »
COLUMN: No ads in the Big House: New chief marketing officer talks about branding U-M sports
Posted: Aug 20, 2011In 1999, the University of Michigan football team beat Ohio State, 24-17. Hunter Lochmann is quick to tell you all about that game. It’s the only Michigan football game he has ever attended. Now the ... Read more »
parenting: 5 Reasons to get your child involved in sports
Posted: Aug 04, 2011Football season has begun, which also means an increase in my volunteerism. It has only taken me several years to learn that when my kids are involved in an activity, so am I. Each sport ... Read more »
OPINION: Pioneer High girls ice hockey team deserves recognition as a school sport
Posted: Jul 31, 2011July 3rd ‘s Ann Arbor.com contains an unbelievably sad article, reminiscent of old times. The Pioneer girls’ ice hockey team “has been fully funded without a penny from the school district since its inception” eight ... Read more »
OPINION: Funding cutoff to Ann Arbor school sports programs should be delayed one year
Posted: Jul 17, 2011Editor’s note: The following letter was addressed to John Young, athletic director at Skyline High School. I’m writing as a concerned parent of a Skyline student. My daughter has been a member of the Skyline ... Read more »
OPINION: High schools sports are vital to the development of young people
Posted: Jul 03, 2011It is a shame that freshman sports are going to be cut at the high school levels. I was born and raised in Ann Arbor and played football at Pioneer High School from 1982-84. I ... Read more »
OPINION: Q&A with Charles Woodson: 1997 Heisman trophy winner says efforts to clean up college sports won't work
Posted: Jun 04, 2011Although college coaches are expected to maintain an atmosphere of collegiality, they should be unafraid to speak out for what they know is right, just as they would expect their players to do. No less ... Read more »
Opinion: Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is being unfairly crucified by the press
Posted: Mar 20, 2011The article about (Ohio State University football coach) Jim Tressel left out a few key points that change the whole complexion of the story. First, let me say that Tressel didn't break any laws; he ... Read more »
Officials plan for detours, football traffic before Stadium bridge reconstruction this fall
Posted: Feb 27, 2011During each home football game this fall at the University of Michigan, upwards of 110,000 fans will converge on the Big House. But in 2011, one of the main arteries to the stadium will be closed. Officials expect to begin reconstruction of the East Stadium Boulevard bridge this fall after an initial planned spring start, and that means some football fans and the approximately 25,000 drivers using the bridge daily will have to seek alternate routes. Read more »
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