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Michigan QB Denard Robinson tells new coach Brady Hoke he'll keep playing for the Wolverines

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson has decided to stay and play for coach Brady Hoke.School spokesman Dave Ablauf says Robinson informed Hoke of his decision during a meeting on Thursday."I am not surprised," athletic director Dave Brandon wrote in an e-mail. "But nevertheless delighted that Denard has confirmed his decision to stay at the University of Michigan to earn his degree and provide leadership to our football team."Robinson's high school coach said 10 to 15 schools had called him by Wednesday afternoon, expressing their interest in the dual-threat QB if he chose to transfer.The first player in NCAA history to throw and run for 1,500 yards hasn't publicly reacted to the firing of Rich Rodriguez last week or the hiring of Hoke.Robinson came to Michigan because of Rodriguez's spread offense and the Wolverines led Big Ten in total offense this season, though went 3-5 in the league.Robinson finished sixth in voting for the Heisman Trophy and won awards as the Big Ten's offensive...

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    Michigan punter Will Hagerup has been reinstated to the team after a suspension for violating team rules.However, coach Brady Hoke said Tuesday that Hagerup will sit...

  2. Michigan's Hoke wants players focused on Notre Dame, not pomp and circumstance at Big House

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  3. Michigan's Robinson has kept in touch with Rodriguez, but believes in Hoke's new plan for him

    Denard Robinson middle, left and right.That was pretty much what Michigan's game plan last year under Rich Rodriguez , who leaned on the speedy quarterback to averag...

  4. No. 25 Michigan vows to stay focused on Illinois

    Michigan coach Brady Hoke says he doesn't think his team will have any problems focusing on Illinois while a highly anticipated matchup looms against rival Michigan ...

  5. Michigan WR Stonum dismissed from team

    Michigan head coach Brady Hoke announced on Tuesday that wide receiver Darryl Stonum has been dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules."I love Darryl an...

  6. New coach reminding Michigan players a top priority is to beat Ohio St, Michigan St

    Michigan coach Brady Hoke will lead college football's winningest program on the practice field for the first time Saturday.Hoke has already sent a message to his ne...

  7. Michigan adds ex-LB Roy Manning as OLB coach

    Michigan has hired former Wolverines linebacker Roy Manning as an assistant coach.Wolverines coach Brady Hoke made the announcement Monday. Manning will coach outsid...

  8. Michigan LB Ryan out with torn ACL

    The University of Michigan was dealt with a blow at the start of its spring practices, as junior linebacker and leading tackler Jake Ryan tore his anterior cruciate ...

  9. Michigan backup QB Russell Bellomy tears ACL

    Michigan backup quarterback Russell Bellomy has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees.Wolverines coach Brady Hoke announced the injury on Monday an...

  10. Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan out with torn ACL

    Michigan's football team has taken a big hit during spring practice.Wolverines coach Brady Hoke said Wednesday that junior linebacker Jake Ryan is out indefinitely w...

  11. BYU, SDSU renew rivalry in Poinsettia Bowl

    Rocky Long and Bronco Mendenhall will leave it to the fans to get all worked up about the revival of the BYU-San Diego State rivalry.Just two years after a botched r...

  12. South Carolina and Michigan square off in Outback Bowl

    A New Year's Day tradition continues at Raymond James Stadium on Tuesday afternoon when the South Carolina Gamecocks face off against the Michigan Wolverines in the ...

  1. Michigan's Brady Hoke : Notre Dame 'chickening out'

    Michigan coach Brady Hoke has taken the Notre Dame rivalry up a notch.Hoke made a crowd chuckle on Monday at West Michigan Sports Commission luncheon by saying the F...

  2. Michigan signs coach Brady Hoke to 6-year contract worth as much as $3.25 million per season

    Brady Hoke became Michigan's coach more than two months ago without asking how much money he would make.His faith was rewarded.Michigan athletic director Dave Brando...

  3. No. 2 Ohio State beats Michigan 68-64 with new Wolverines football coach Brady Hoke courtside

    William Buford scored 19 points and No. 2 Ohio State went on a 12-0 run in the second half before holding on to beat Michigan 68-64 on Wednesday night.New Michigan f...

  4. Ball State battles UCF in Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl

    A pair of former Mid-American Conference foes will square off in the Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl, as the Ball State Cardinals take on the UCF Knights.For Ball State this i...

  5. Michigan's Hoke expects Gardner to get 5th season

    Michigan coach Brady Hoke says he expects junior Devin Gardner to get a fifth year of eligibility.Hoke says documentation for Gardner's medical-redshirt request is b...

  6. Michigan coach Hoke says there were 15 things he didn't like in team's 1st preseason practice

    Michigan coach Brady Hoke says there was a lot to dislike in his first preseason practice with the Wolverines.Hoke identified about 15 things he wanted done better, ...

  7. Michigan expects 2 key players back for opener

    Michigan coach Brady Hoke says he has "no doubt" running back Fitzgerald Toussaint and cornerback Blake Countess will be healthy enough to start the 2013 season.Tous...

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