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Many instate football recruits resisting U-M's pull
Two of top 10 players from Michigan have committed to U-M
Sunday, February 04, 2007BY JOHN HEUSER
News Sports Reporter
Growing up, Darris Sawtelle wanted to play football at one of two universities: Michigan or Tennessee.
The grandson of Darris McCord, an All-American at Tennessee and a 13-year pro with the Detroit Lions, Sawtelle always had a soft spot for the Volunteers. But Michigan was his backyard school, a "great'' place, according to Sawtelle.
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Word from Boone, North Carolina is that the defending I-AA National Champions, Appalachian State, are in negotiations to open their 2007 season in Ann Arbor. I'm told to expect an announcement soon.
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02-16-2007, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by HineyBuck
Word from Boone, North Carolina is that the defending I-AA National Champions, Appalachian State, are in negotiations to open their 2007 season in Ann Arbor. I'm told to expect an announcement soon.
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Confirmed in the Free Press that App. State will open Michigan's season in Ann Arbor. The hell. I hate when I-A teams play I-AA, and I hate even more when my teams do it. At least Appalachian State is the I-AA national champs. And our I-AA opponent beat your I-AA opponent 
What I can't confirm with a link, but I've heard, is that Vandy wanted a home-and-home, but Michigan didn't want to commit, and there were talks with Hawaii but they didn't want to travel that far (boo-hoo). I also hear that once the contract with Notre Dame runs out in 2010, Michigan may play a home-and-home with Georgia. Now that would be fun.
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02-17-2007, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by HailToMichigan
Confirmed in the Free Press that App. State will open Michigan's season in Ann Arbor. The hell. I hate when I-A teams play I-AA, and I hate even more when my teams do it. At least Appalachian State is the I-AA national champs. And our I-AA opponent beat your I-AA opponent |
It's too bad that OSU & UM are tossing away their reputation for never playing I-AA opponents.
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I also hear that once the contract with Notre Dame runs out in 2010, Michigan may play a home-and-home with Georgia. Now that would be fun.
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Too bad you couldn't start that in 05... then Weis really wouldn't have any form of marquee win.
Also interesting that an SEC team is willing to play OOS... that's extremely rare.
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02-17-2007, 02:15 AM
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It's too bad that OSU & UM are tossing away their reputation for never playing I-AA opponents. |
Agreed 
I can at least see how OSU playing Youngstown State makes sense - the obvious Tressel link. Probably fun as a one-shot novelty. I would rather not play at all than play Appalachian State. Of course, forgoing a home game means forgoing money. Can't have that *sigh*
I do hope the Georgia thing comes to fruition. I can't remember Michigan playing an SEC opponent outside a bowl game. Last season's Vandy game is the first I can think of.
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02-17-2007, 09:49 AM
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App State gave LSU a good game two years ago. Not saying they will beat Michigan, but they will score on Michigan. If they catch a couple breaks, and Michigan plays flat, it could be interesting. This team will be a legitimate contender for a three-peat in I-AA.
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Mountaineers to Open 2007 Football Season at Michigan
by Appalachian Sports Information
February 16, 2007 - BOONE, N.C. ? Appalachian State University will open its run at a third-straight NCAA Division I football national championship in one of the world?s most recognizable sporting venues, as it will face college football?s all-time winningest program, Michigan, on Sept. 1 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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02-17-2007, 10:25 PM
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I expect a little more confidence out of a Michigan Man  :
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...D=200770213016
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Michigan fans can now exhale. The potential addition of Hawaii for the Wolverines last date, but first game, could have been devastating.
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Consider that the Warriors could be BETTER this year with Heisman Trophy candidate Colt Brennan returning at quarterback, and it's probably wise that U-M took a pass on this one.
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I'm not so sure Hawaii will be better this year. They lose three starting OL, their two best pass rushers, and their top two RB's. Yes, Brennan returns, and all of the top receivers come back, but UH has some question marks. By the way, this is not an attempt to get you UM people all excited. I was just a little surprised at the writer's view of the potential matchup. As I re-read this guy's blog, I think he meant to say that " not for the Wolverines last date, but first game..." Either way, the implication is that he expects some growing pains defensively, particulary in the secondary. Guess it doesn't really matter, as UM has set its schedule.
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