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U-M Student-Athletes Recognized with Academic Awards at Annual Banquet

Via mgoblue.com official website of the University of Michigan athletics

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- At its annual academic awards banquet on Monday (March 28), the University of Michigan athletic department recognized 335 student-athletes with the U-M Athletic Academic Achievement awards for the 2010 winter, spring and fall semesters. The award is given to individuals with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher, or two consecutive terms of at least a 3.0 GPA.

Sixteen U-M student-athletes further distinguished themselves with a perfect 4.0 GPA during the 2010 calendar year: three women's track and field athletes, two men's track and field athletes, two women's soccer players, two men's swimmers, two field hockey players, two men's gymnasts, one women's golfer, one men's soccer player and one women's basketball player.

Sixteen additional awards were handed out at the banquet, honoring the achievements of student-athletes in the classroom, competition and the community.

» Bates/Deskins Award: Dan Madwed, Men's Swimming -- Awarded annually by the university to a junior student-athlete who excels in academics as well as athletics, and is an overall well-rounded individual. It is named in honor of Percy Bates, U-M professor of education, and Donald Deskins, U-M professor emeritus of urban geography and sociology.

» Phyllis Ocker Award: Kristyne Cole, Women's Swimming -- Presented by the School of Kinesiology to an outstanding varsity student-athlete who excels academically in their program.

» Raeder's Raiders Spirit Award: Shawn Hunwick, Ice Hockey -- Presented annually since 2006 by the Letterwinners M Club to an outstanding player coming off the bench.

» Rachael Townsend Community Service Award: Volleyball (women), Baseball (Men) -- Awarded annually to the varsity athletic teams that have made the greatest commitment to service in the community.

» Student-Athlete Advisory Council: Alex Wood (Men's Soccer), President; Erik Braun (Men's Track and Field), SAAC Representative of the Year -- The current SAAC President and one SAAC representative are recognized for their work in running a smooth, successful organization and going above and beyond the call of duty, respectively.

» Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor: Sarah Curtis, Women's Gymnastics; Carl Hagelin, Ice Hockey -- Awarded annually at each Big Ten Conference institution to one male and one female student-athlete in the graduating class who has demonstrated proficiency in scholarship and athletics.

» Rookie of the Year: Courtney Avery, Football; Rachael Mack, Field Hockey -- Awarded to freshman student-athletes who demonstrated high academic and athletic achievements.

» Mr. Wolverine and Miss Wolverine: Alex Wood, Men's Soccer; Dorian Shaw, Softball -- Awarded to student-athletes who epitomize the ideal student-athlete at Michigan, being well-known around the athletic department and great role models among their peers.

» Ed and Leann Boullion Mott Warrior: Mark Moundros, Football

» Leaders of Distinction: Carl Buchanon, Men's Track and Field; Cara Reitz, Water Polo -- Awarded to student-athletes who participated in the Michigan Leadership Academy Program and received the best feedback from coaches and teammates in a leadership profile examination.

2012 recruit: Wolverines get commit from Caleb Stacey

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Braylon Edwards Foundation Celebrity Basketball Game

Via mgoblue.com official website of the University of Michigan

Event Date: Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7:30 pm

Facility: Crisler Arena

The Braylon Edwards Celebrity Basketball Game is a 5 on 5 grudge match game of basketball featuring former Michigan teammates, current NFL players, retired legends and celebrities.

This event held at Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor MI 48103. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.

Visit www.braylonedwardsfoundation.org for additional details.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute to fund ALS Research.

http://www.chatwolverines.com/articles/3845389-Braylon-Edwards-Foundation-Celebrity-Basketball-Game

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Spring Game Fundraising Efforts Focus on Football Room at New

Via mgoblue.com official website of the University of Michigan

March 24, 2011

Beam Family of Brighton, Mich., Provides "Matching Gift" Incentive

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan football program will partner with C.S. Mott Children's Hospital for the annual spring game slated for Saturday, April 16, at noon EDT. The spring game is a free, public event, but the athletic department will use the spring game as a fundraising opportunity to assist in the construction of the new C.S. Mott Children's Hospital scheduled to open this fall. The new hospital will feature a one-of-a-kind Michigan Football Experience Room -- an interactive play area for patients at Mott to experience what it's like to be a Wolverine football player.

"There's a great connection between Mott Children's Hospital and our football program," said Michigan head coach Brady Hoke. "We are excited about the opening of the new hospital and the Michigan Football Experience Room where patients will be able to feel what it's like to be a real Wolverine football player. This is a great partnership, and the spring game provides us an opportunity to help assist with the cause of helping children."

Fans can make a donation of choice to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital upon entering the gates of Michigan Stadium. Donations are accepted at any level, but fans will receive giveaways for donating at the following levels:

• $5 donation receives a 5"x7" Fathead Trading Card of either Charles Woodson or Desmond Howard
• $20 donation receives a Fathead Teammate Block M (roughly 12"x7")
• $100 donation receives a Fathead Junior Big House Mural (17"x30")
• $250 donation receives four passes to a preseason scrimmage
• $500 donation receives two pregame sideline passes (does not include game tickets) to ONE of the following four games: Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, San Diego State or Minnesota.
• $750 donation receives two pregame sideline passes (does not include game tickets) to the Nebraska game.
• $1,000 donation receives four Mott Club Tickets which includes ($300/individual ticket):
  1. Stadium Parking for Spring Game
  2. Priority Access (front of the line fast-pass) to the Michigan Experience
  3. Priority Access (front of the line fast-pass) to Locker Room Tour and associated experiences Friday or Saturday
  4. On-field experience during the Alumni Flag Football Game (designated bleacher area)
  5. Access to special viewing location for the Spring Game and a VIP Reception in the Regents Guest Area (food will be served) with drop-in from Desmond Howard and other football alums during and/or following the game

For more information regarding the donations to Mott, please contact Stephanie Cloutier at (734) 936-9134 or slclout@umich.edu.

For the second straight year, the Beam Family of Brighton, Mich., will match dollar-for-dollar every donation that is made to Mott at the gates during the spring game. All of the money raised from the fundraising effort will benefit the new hospital.

"We are thrilled for the opportunity to partner with the U-M football team and Coach Hoke to benefit the patients at U-M Mott Children's Hospital," said Pat Warner, executive director for C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital. "The annual spring game is always a great way for U-M fans to come out and support the team, and we are truly grateful that the team has offered their support to Mott."

The gates to Michigan Stadium will open at 9 a.m. EDT. The second annual alumni flag football game is scheduled to begin with introductions at 10 a.m. The 132nd team in school history will take the field for warm-ups at approximately 11:15 a.m.

Check MGoBlue.com and follow the Wolverines on Twitter (@michigan_fball) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/michiganfball) for special promotions and activities on the upcoming spring game festivities.

Ray Vinopal leaves Michigan for Pittsburgh

ANN ARBOR,MI-- Yesterday we all found out that Michigan safety Ray Vinopal was planning on leaving the program due to some family issues and return to his home town of Youngstown,OH said coach Hoke. Now sources are saying the young man from Ohio will transfer to the University of Pittsburgh to play football there.

Ray Vinopal, only 70 miles away from his home town will follow his fellow coachesTony Gibson, Calvin Magee and Tony Dews all coached under recent coach Rich Rodriquez.

Vinopal, started only 6 games last year as a freshman as a safety, but started all 13 games on the special teams unit under coach Rodriquez.

Michigan football: Another day another practice

ANN ARBOR,MI-- The Wolverine football team has been practicing since Saturday, and yesterday was their 2nd practice now in pads, so what does coach Hoke think of everything so far?

"They have come out and have had some enthusiasm in what they are doing,"said Hoke.

He was asked what was it like the first day with pads?

"It's always kind of a big day as well as a fun day, you get to do some one-on one stuff and do some more physical things. Guys will put their face in there and compete and big physical. Focus has been good, we are just working on fundamentals and techniques that we want to teach. I'm excited about our attitude they are hungry, and we all want to win. Winning is putting the time in and preparation."

So far the players and staff our all excited, through the injuries and transfers that they face. They continue to get better everyday and don't look at all the bad but move forward and try to get better as a team.

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