Weekend Roundup, Underdog Edition: 8/27/2012

Gameweek?  Gameweek.

• ​It's all on Denard's shoulders.  And with Gardner filling in for Roy Roundtree, it seems we've got a lot riding on the health of a guy that has consistently found himself on the sideline nursing an injury throughout his career.  [ Is Michigan For Real? It's Up to Robinson to Show Us Against Alabama - CBS Sportsline ] 
• ESPN ranks the top 50 teams in college basketball in the last 50 years.  The M cagers come in at lucky #13.  (Little brother is #11)  [ 50 in 50 Series - ESPN.com ]​
• Help mentor your favorite pre-frosh into the world of tailgating!  [ Tailgating 101 for College Freshman - Tailgatingideas.com ]
• Outside of a Michigan home Saturday, I've never seen Pioneer High's parking lot as full as it was Friday night.  Droves of fans came to see the heir apparent to Denard throttle the home team.  [ Defense steals the show from star quarterback Shane Morris as Warren De La Salle dominates Pioneer in 35-7 win - Ann Arbor.com ] ​
• ​Chris Bryant's tibia fracture leaves Michigan with a skeleton crew of backups on the O-Line.  Depth is an issue for this team on many levels...this may be just the beginning of our problems.  Get used to the phrase "the expectation is for the position."  You're gonna hear it a lot.  [ Michigan's offensive line down to five scholarship reserves, all freshmen, after Chris Bryant injury - AnnArbor.com ]
• Crisler is really looking good.  Just don't go too far past it on Stadium Blvd when you visit, because that bridge is still closed.  [ Photo Gallery: August Crisler Center Renovation Updates - UMHoops ]​
• Mgoblog's practice roundup confirms Devin Gardner's full-time move to WR.  He didn't take a snap at QB.  [ Practice Items: Devins Will Catch - MGoBlog.com ] ​
• The 1901 Wolverines football schedule card is up for sale on Ebay.  Michigan went 11-0 that year, their first under Yost, and outscored their opponents 550-0.  [ eBay Watch: Baird Calls Cal & Stanford Yellow (1901) - MVictors ]​
• Rarely do I give props to Purdue, but hey, it's Neil Armstrong.  [ Neil Armstrong - Boilermaker - Boiled Sports ]
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