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Speed turns Wolverines into road kill.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
ORLANDO _ Speed, like size, is relative to your surroundings. Michigan is considered fast by Big Ten plow-horse standards, but the Wolverines entered a new dimension of acceleration in the Michigan New Year's Classic, formerly known as the Citrus Bowl.
In Tennessee's universe, 265-pound backup tight ends easily outdistance 200-pound safeties in 40-yard sprints. Hulking linemen tipping the scales at around 300 pounds can sack a quarterback, force one fumble, nearly force another and recover a fumble _ all on the same play.
"Yeah, they were fast, but I don't think they were the fastest team we ever faced during my time here," said U-M linebacker Larry Foote.
But Foote's stubborn defiance couldn't remove the irrefutable evidence to the contrary _ the tire tracks streaking across his back. The Wolverines were ...
- Wolverine World Wide reports record first quarter results, stock split.
- Press release article from: Business Wire April 19, 1995 700+ words
...Stephen L. Gulis, Jr., Wolverine Chief Financial Officer...sales during the period as the Wolverine and Caterpillar brands produced...with this strong start on the new year,'' said Bloom. ``Aggressive...appeal of our Hush Puppies, Wolverine and Caterpillar brands are...
- WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE REPORTS HIGHER SALES FOR FIRST QUARTER
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 20, 1994 700+ words
...quarter shipments," he added. Wolverine also reported gross margins...Stephen L. Gulis Jr., Wolverine Chief Financial Officer...with this strong start on the new year," said Bloom. "The overall...our long-term goals." Wolverine World Wide, Inc., manufactures...
- Wolverines looking title worthy, but must duck upsets.
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) September 15, 2003 700+ words
...of occasion to belt out the Wolverines' famed fight song. While...scripted, the customary dream of New Year's roses will be replaced...Series title game. Can the Wolverines do it? Do the maize and blue...answer to that question. The Wolverines haven't won a game on the...
- PEDESTRIAN WOLVERINES TOOK IT TO STREETS.(SPORTS)
- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) January 2, 1998 700+ words
...said Chris Howard, the Wolverines' leading rusher with 72 yards...There were other reasons the Wolverines won: Their defense held Washington...can't go deep who gave the Wolverines their first tie and their...the No. 1 question of the new year. ``They made the plays...
- Speed turns Wolverines into road kill.
- Newspaper article from: Detroit Free Press (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service) January 1, 2002 700+ words
...standards, but the Wolverines entered a new dimension...acceleration in the Michigan New Year's Classic, formerly...across his back. The Wolverines were road kill. If...Orlando its permanent New Year's Day destination...as head coach. The Wolverines don't often have to...
- Killer Wolverines: Loss to Michigan is beginning of end for many.(Knight Ridder...
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Hill, Jemele November 10, 2004 700+ words
...is the curse of the Wolverine. Losing to Michigan...after losing to the Wolverines, who are tied with...lost to U-M. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes...Since losing to the Wolverines, Iowa has won five...and is on course for a New Year's Day bowl. "I think...
- Spurned Wolverines set sights on Trojans: It's not OSU, but USC presents big...
- Newspaper article from: Blade (Toledo, OH) December 20, 2006 700+ words
...Bowl, where the Wolverines will meet Southern California on New Year's Day. It is...Although the Wolverines had yearned publicly...presence there on New Year's Day." Against...in 1989 when the Wolverines took a 22-14...
- If the Wolverines Win, So Do Domino's(R) Pizza Fans.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 30, 2004 700+ words
...delivery, rewards Wolverine fans with free Cheesy...game victory on New Year's Day. Domino...purchased if the Wolverines beat the University of Texas on New Year's Day. This one...deal for our fellow Wolverine fans if the team...