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The Michigan Full Court PressVolume V Issue XVI The Official Newsletter of the Maize Rage 22 February 2004 Today’s matchup with Wisconsin marks the next step in Michigan’s journey to finish the season strong and pick up an NCAA bid. However, the Maize and Blue and the Rage face what is likely the toughest piece of the puzzle today in the Wisconsin Badgers, who defeated Michigan by 11 back in January. The Badgers are hungry for a win after a tough loss at Illinois on Wednesday, and our own Wolverines are hungry to extend their streak to two after pouncing Penn State 76-53 four nights ago. We’ve had good showings against Wisconsin in this arena recently, and it’s our job to help the team to a win today. GO BLUE! Here is the starting lineup for the Wisconsin Badgers (17-5, 8-3 Big Ten Conference): 12 Boo Wade 6’3” G Has his name tattooed on his neck; real name is Maurice 21 Andreas Helmigk 6’9” C At 24, he’s one of the Big Ten’s oldest; Scored 0 vs. Illinois on Wed. 24 Freddie Owens 6’2” G/F Says that he “sleeps all the time” and also claims to be the team’s funniest guy 34 Devin Harris 6’3” G This All-Big Ten performer has averaged a meager 5.5 ppg in 28 minutes per game in his two starts in Ann Arbor 54 Mike Wilkinson 6’8” F The former Wisconsin Mr. Basketball claims that he’ll be on the farm in ten years using what he learned in Dairy Science, his favorite class Coach Bo Ryan 3 books and 5 instructional videos still don’t make Mr. Ryan the top Bo in Ann Arbor this afternoon Ladies and gentlemen, John Andrews: Freshman John Andrews scored the first points of his Wolverine career with a buzzer-beating three-pointer at Wisconsin on January 21. Belt them out: The Maize Rage uses several specific chants or actions for certain players, and we all need a refresher. Take note. -- When Lester Abram (L.A.) enters the game, chant “Show-time! Show-time! Show-time!” -- When Dion Harris enters the game, do “Di-on Har-ris!” (clap clap clap-clap-clap) to the rhythm of the old Chucky Bailey cheer -- If Horton hits a three-pointer, drop back in your seat violently as if a bomb shook Crisler Arena – It’s the H-BOMB! -- When our resident dunk specialist Brent Petway enters the lineup, greet him with a chant of “Air Georgia!” A softer side of Devin: While not being Wisconsin’s Mr. Everything, Devin Harris likes to hang with his two best friends, Kelsey and Kristin, and watch his favorite show, Lizzie McGuire. He’s a big fan of Justin Timberlake also. Last Halloween, Devin got together with the girls and carved pumpkins. How cute. One has to wonder if Devin likes to hang with the rest of the team, or if he spends all of his time elsewhere. “I watch a lot of chick flicks,” said the junior.
Hello, nation: Today’s game is being nationally broadcasted on CBS. If getting airtime is your thing, make a move to the sides and keep the side sections jumping today, because those are the sections that the cameras see most often. Jordan? Probably not: Kammron Taylor (#23), a freshman guard, chose his number to emulate MJ. Kam’s averaging 1 a game right now. Living like MJ? Not likely. Hey, at least he scored 77 during a 6th grade game back in the day. *********************************************** Sign up for NW: Sign-up is still available for the March 6 or 7 Northwestern road trip at MaizeRage.org. Get a ticket and round-trip bus transportation today for $20! **************************************************** Histo’s Corner: Michigan is 17-10 all-time on February 22. Michigan has won its last four home games on February 22 by an average margin of 18.25 points. Wisconsin Coach Bo Ryan is 0-2 against Michigan in Crisler, having lost 64-53 in 2002 and 66-65 in last season’s thriller. Michigan holds an 87-51 advantage in the all-time series with Wisconsin. |
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