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First Look: Michigan remaining opponents part 2

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Tim

I took a look at the Titans’ common opponents with Michigan a few days ago. Now, it’s Michigan’s turn to run down the rest of the docket. The final six here. Round one at this post. Colgate Michigan: March 17 … Continue reading →

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Michigan 14, Marquette 6

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Tim

Although this game was just a scrimmage, both teams ran with their top rotations the whole way (including starting goalies), so it gives us something of a good picture about where the programs stand relative to each other. Fortunately for … Continue reading →

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Lax Links: December 20, 2012

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Tim

As always, the inbox is open via e-mail or Twitter for tips. On to the links: NCAA Four Detroit Titans were namedto the Inside Lacrosse pre-season all-MAAC team. LSM Jordan Houtby – also an Honorable Mention All-American, according to IL … Continue reading →

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College Crosse: 2012 Eulogies

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Tim

Friend of the Blog Hoya Suxa over at College Crosse dropped about 600 words on every team from the 2012 season. Here’s a quick reference guide to not only the UDM and Michigan capsules, but those for each of their opponents, … Continue reading →

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Side-by-side: Michigan and Detroit 2012

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Tim

One Division-1 program in the state of Michigan just wrapped up its first year of play. Another had a disappointing finish to year four. (We won’t get into the one that was in its fifteenth year of no longer existing). … Continue reading →

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Requiem for a Season: Michigan Wolverines 2012

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Tim

Goals were modest coming into Michigan’s first year as a varsity program. Although the Wolverines had won three of the past four MCLA National Championships, the overall level of excellence in 2011 (and even 2010) wasn’t quite to the 2008-09 … Continue reading →

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Michigan 5, North Carolina 19

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Tim

Although Michigan’s Team One improved greatly over the course of their season, it wasn’t enough against a high-octane North Carolina team on Saturday. The Tar Heels exploited the differences in top-end talent and depth to run the Wolverines off the … Continue reading →

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Detroit 10, Canisius 12

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Tim

The UDM season started off as well as can be expected, but midway through the year, things took a turn for the worse. That slide was ultimately permanent, and it came to an end – along with UDM’s season – … Continue reading →

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Detroit Playoff Preview: Canisius

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Tim

Canisius is the team that didn’t get a preview back in mid-March due to some weird issue with my computer, so they’ll get the full treatment this time around, even though this is Detroit’s second time facing them this year. … Continue reading →

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The Matthews Effect

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Tim

Detroit’s offense has had its spectacular moments (a .500 offensive efficiency mark against Quinnipiac) and its low moments (a .218 mark against VMI – previously the country’s worst non-Mercer/Wagner defense). There are several possible explanations for bad offense in a given … Continue reading →

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