Monthly Archives: February 2012

Detroit 13, Michigan 9

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Tim

Quick thoughts from yesterday afternoon. More in-depth analysis later. Although Michigan kept it interesting well into the third quarter (and threatened to make it so again in the fourth), the Battle for Michigan ultimately turned out as expected. The Titans … Continue reading →

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Preview: The Battle for Michigan

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Tim

It is upon us. For my poorly fleshed-out thoughts on the deeper meaning of the game, check out this morning’s post. Michigan v. Detroit 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 2012 Pontiac, Mich. Streaming video ($$$) Gametracker stats Detroit Offense v. Michigan … Continue reading →

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The Battle for Michigan

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Tim

This is a long-awaited moment for lacrosse in the state of Michigan. Two NCAA Division-1 teams, for the first time ever, are going to square off against each other in their home state. Our home state. Something must be said … Continue reading →

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Michigan Preview 2012: Special Teams

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Tim

For this portion of your preview, I’m mostly going to focus on the possession game: faceoffs, ride, and clear. Since it’s not really enough for its own section, I’m going to lump in penalties and man-up/man-down at the end. Typical … Continue reading →

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2012 Michigan Preview: Defense

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Tim

As with the offense, we don’t know how good Michigan’s defense was last year, even in comparison to other MCLA units (in that cohort, we can assume pretty good). Translating to the Division-1 level, it is a mystery. Take everything … Continue reading →

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Weekend Lacrosse Schedule

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Tim

Rundown of the weekend’s games involving Michigan-based teams. Saturday MCLA Davenport @ Michigan State 2 p.m. (Ultimate Soccer Arenas, Pontiac) Sunday Division-1 Michigan @ Detroit 1 p.m. (Ultimate Soccer Arenas, Pontiac). If I’ve missed any games, let me know.  

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Michigan Preview 2012: Offense

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Tim

I’ll go right ahead and admit that previewing Michigan is going to be hard this year. They’re changing levels of competition from club to D-1, there is more roster turnover than probably ever again (OK, maybe there will be more … Continue reading →

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Ohio State 11, Detroit 6

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Tim

I wasn’t expecting a one-goal game like last year’s contest, but I also wasn’t expecting the Buckeyes to nearly double up what should be an improved Titans squad. Although UDM kept the game close in the third quarter, Ohio State … Continue reading →

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Detroit Preview: Ohio State

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Tim

Not much has changed in Newark in the two weeks since I took a look at their team the first time around, but let’s take a closer look at tomorrow’s opponent for the Titans. Ohio State 7 p.m. Feb. 9, … Continue reading →

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The Next Level: 2-8-12

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Tim

With only one Division-1 game in the books so far, the list is brief for this week. However, since one of the teams in action was Detroit, a number of Michigan natives got on the scoreboard. Delaware Freshman midfielder Bennett … Continue reading →

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