Erik Bakich, Michigan melting negative perceptions about northern college baseball

Erik Bakich faces the same challenges every Big Ten baseball coach does when making his pitch to recruits.

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Texas Tech will see ‘completely different’ Michigan team in College World Series

The last time Michigan played Texas Tech, it was left with a lot of soul-searching.

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‘Big impact’: Juwan Howard’s NBA credentials open eyes of potential Michigan recruits

Among the collection of the nation’s top 2020 and 2021 prospects, the buzz of Howard’s hiring hasn’t subsided.

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‘Special moment’: Third Kerr is the charm for Michigan baseball

Jimmy Kerr's grandfather was on the 1962 national title team and his father played on the 1984 team that made the College World Series.

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Michigan commit Zeb Jackson ‘really excited’ to play for Juwan Howard

Past and present Wolverines aren’t the only ones who were elated when Juwan Howard was named Michigan’s new basketball coach.

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Annual compensation for Michigan’s Juwan Howard will top out at $2.5 million

New Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard will receive a maximum of $2.5 million in compensation in the fifth year of his five-year contract.

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The ‘other’ Roar of 1984: Last UM team to make College World Series enjoying this year’s ride

Members of the 1984 Michigan baseball team have reconnected during this latest run by the Wolverines.

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Former Michigan guard Josh Bartelstein flourishes in a suit, not jersey, for the Pistons

Bartelstein received a photo call from Arn Tellem, asking if he knew anyone that would make a good assistant for him. Four years later, Bartelstein calls Tellum "his second father."

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UM softball’s Hutchins gets emotional talking about baseball team’s run in NCAAs

Hutchins lauds baseball coach Erik Bakich's hard work, getting the right kids and his vision to get his team to this point.

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1953 UM baseball captain to current team: Bring home that third national championship

Bill Mogk paid a surprise visit to the Michigan baseball team and wanted to share a message.

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Top basketball recruit Jalen Wilson picks Kansas over North Carolina and Michigan

Wilson, a 6-foot-8, 215-pound wing, averaged 18.1 points and 7.5 rebounds last season at Denton (Texas) Guyer.

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Wojo: From sick beds to celebrations, Michigan baseball on improbable ride

A lot of things weren’t supposed to happen for Michigan, which is headed to the College World Series for the first time since 1984.

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Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh No. 10, MSU’s Mark Dantonio No. 13 in Sporting News rankings

Harbaugh at No. 10 is the highest-rated Big Ten coach on the Sporting News’ annual rankings of FBS football coaches.

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Michigan baseball leaves for the College World Series

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Trieu: Virginia TE Matthew Hibner packed on pounds to pique UM’s interest

Athletic, great ball skills, but skinny. That was the scouting report on Matthew Hibner early in his football career at Lake Braddock (Va.) High.

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‘Focused, but loose’: Michigan baseball set to take College World Series by storm

Michigan will open the World Series at 2 Saturday against Texas Tech.

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UM baseball coach Erik Bakich on team’s run to the World Series

Michigan baseball coach Erik Bakich met the media Tuesday, ahead of the team's trip to the College World Series.

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UM baseball coach Erik Bakich on Tommy Henry’s ‘gutsiest’ performance

Michigan baseball coach Erik Bakich met the media Tuesday, ahead of the team's trip to the College World Series.

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UM pitcher Tommy Henry has pneumonia: ‘I’m feeling better’

Michigan pitcher Tommy Henry met the media Tuesday, ahead of the team's trip to the College World Series.

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New UM hoops coach Juwan Howard celebrates ‘right guys’ for his first coaching staff

Howard appeared on the Harbaughs' podcast, which was posted Tuesday morning.

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Michigan’s ‘team-only’ baseball cap went viral this week; here’s how you can get one

The hat will be available to those who purchase season tickets for the 2020 season, “unofficially announced today,” coach Erik Bakich said, laughing.

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UM hoops coach Juwan Howard likes college’s new 3-point line

Michigan coach Juwan Howard said he's in favor of the 3-point line being moved back to the international distance of 22 feet, 1.75 inches next season.

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Wolverines have been worth watching for a while: Here’s a primer

Michigan (46-20) finally headed back to Ann Arbor on Monday to briefly catch its breath (and perhaps a shower) before making the Holy Grail of jaunts, to Omaha, Nebraska, for the eight-team College World Series, starting Saturday against Texas Tech (44-18).

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Erik Bakich’s decision to stay paying off for Michigan baseball

In his seventh year at Michigan, Erik Bakich has the Wolverines in the College World Series for the first time since 1984.

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Omaha stake: UM upsets UCLA, advances to CWS for first time in 35 years

Ako Thomas’ one-out single up the middle off Kyle Mora (3-3) in the fifth inning drove in the deciding runs.

‘Really, really special’: Tigers’ Boyd recalls CWS experience with Oregon State

On Thursday, Matthew Boyd will return to the mound at TD Ameritrade Park, where he pitched the best game of his college career.

Report: Michigan’s Charles Matthews tears ACL ahead of NBA Draft

Former Michigan guard Charles Matthews suffered a torn ACL during a workout for the Boston Celtics, his agent told ESPN.

NCAA Super Regional: Michigan vs. UCLA

Michigan lands Virginia TE Matthew Hibner for 2020 class

The 6-foot-4, 230-pound prospect is rated as the No. 19 player in Virginia and No. 40 tight end in the nation, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Michigan loses wild game in 12 innings, series with UCLA is 1-1

Kevin Kendall’s one-out double in the 12th inning scored Jake Moberg with the go-ahead run and national top seed UCLA forced a deciding game in the NCAA Baseball Tournament's Los Angeles super regional with a 5-4 victory over Michigan.

Michigan recruit Jalen Wilson to announce college choice Wednesday

Did new Michigan coach Juwan Howard reel back four-star recruit Jalen Wilson to becoming a Wolverine again?

Wheeler trying to recruit West Bloomfield stars Paige, Edwards to Michigan

West Bloomfield linebacker Cornell Wheeler has already committed to Michigan and is now playing the role of recruiter.

Michigan upsets UCLA on combined four-hitter, one win from College World Series

Karl Kauffman and Jeff Criswell combined on a four-hitter, helping Michigan beat No. 1 national seed UCLA 3-2 Friday night in the opening game of the Los Angeles Super Regional.

Michigan officially announces Martelli, Washington, Eisley as Howard’s assistant coaches

Michigan announced the hiring of assistant coaches Phil Martelli, Saddi Washington and Howard Eisley on Friday.

Call with Juwan Howard ‘changed the equation’ for Phil Martelli

When Phil Martelli’s 34-year run at Saint Joseph’s came to an end in March, he knew he wanted to keep coaching.

Four-star wing Jabri Abdur-Rahim offered by Michigan

Jabri Abdur-Rahim, a four-star wing from Blair Academy in Blairstown, N.J., has received a scholarship offer from new Michigan coach Juwan Howard.

MSU faces Duke, Michigan plays Louisville in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Michigan State will host Duke and Michigan will play at Louisville in next season’s Big Ten/ACC Challenge, it was announced Thursday.

Michigan receiver Oliver Martin enters NCAA transfer portal

Oliver Martin, who would have been a redshirt sophomore receiver at Michigan this fall, has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Get to know me: UM baseball’s Riley Bertram has emerged out of nowhere; maybe it’s the Sriracha!

The latest in The Detroit News' "15 Things You Don't Know About Me" series.

Report: Michigan Stadium to host FC Barcelona vs. Napoli

FC Barcelona, featuring Argentine standout Lionel Messi, reportedly will play Napoli in an exhibition match on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Michigan Stadium.

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