BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Michigan football team once again suffered a surprising loss, and it was once again largely at the hands of a woeful defensive effort. This time, the Wolverines allowed 38 points, 460 yards of offense and 28 first downs to No. 13 Indiana en route to a 38-21 loss. Throughout the game, Michigan fans continued to place blame on defensive coordinator Don Brown. Once viewed as among the best defensive coordinators in the game, Brown’s defense has surrendered 36.0 points per game over Michigan’s last five games, including four losses. After the game, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh backed Brown, however, stating that he still holds confidence in the veteran coach’s ability to change course. “Yes I do,” Harbaugh said. “Very much so. I love all of our coaches, every coach on this staff. They work extremely hard, their schemes are very good and they’re coaching good. Just keep forging ahead, stay after it to make that next step. Critical step.” Rather, when … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh backs Don Brown after Michigan’s loss to Indiana
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New champion Viraj Madappa aims to finish in the Top-10 on the Asian Tour
Madappa recalls playing in his first ever professional tournament in Japan where he was overwhelmed by the organisation and star-struck when playing a practice round with Arjun Atwal, Rahil Gangjee, Daniel Chopra and S.S.P. Chawrasia. Fast forward to 2018 and the super-fit Madappa is now a winner on the Asian Tour and will be one of the top contenders when he features at the Musashi Country Club, Sasai Course from September 20 to 23. The 20-year-old will challenge for the prestigious trophy against an impressive line-up which includes 2016 Asian Tour Order of Merit winner Scott Hend of Australia, Gaganjeet Bhullar of India, Panuphol Pittayarat of Thailand and K.T. Kim of Korea. The Tour rookie Madappa will be playing in his first tournament since claiming a stunning victory for his first Asian Tour title at the TAKE Solutions Masters on home soil last month. "It was a great experience and funnily enough I'm going back to Japan. Back then, it was my first professional … [Read more...] about New champion Viraj Madappa aims to finish in the Top-10 on the Asian Tour
National & International news updates on March 5
11:15 pm: Rape accused beaten death by over 10, 000 protesters in Dimapur in Nagaland. 10:22 pm: Holi celebrations underway across the nation. 9:45 pm: Massive protest against alleged rape case in Dimapur, Nagaland. 9:11 pm: SpiceJet employees break into a flash mob on the eve of Holi at domestic airport (Delhi). 8:13 pm: Baba Ramdev celebrates Holi in Haridwar. 7:55 pm: PM Modi meets Tennis player Martina Hingis and Leander Paes. 7.00 pm: Raosaheb Dadarao Danve meets PM to hand over his resignation as MoS (Consumer Affairs) earlier today. Raosaheb Dadarao Danve meets PM to hand over his resignation as MoS (Consumer Affairs) earlier today (source: PMO) pic.twitter.com/2t0cRhjsaW — ANI (@ANI_news) March 5, 2015 6.45 pm: Without Ministry approval no1 cn access Tihar jail, permsn shouldnt hv been given: Raza Murad on Nirbhaya documentary. 6.30 pm: Raosaheb Dadarao Danve resigned on the principle of 'one man one post', PM accepts Danve's … [Read more...] about National & International news updates on March 5
Mizzou lands commitment from in-state offensive lineman Tristan Wilson
Missouri continues to hum on the recruiting trail here in the 2022 cycle with another pledge from a top target on Wednesday afternoon. Lebanon (Mo.) High offensive lineman Tristan Wilson announced his commitment to the Tigers. The 6-foot-5, 295-pound Wilson is commit number seven for head coach Eliah Drinkwitz and his staff in the class. He chose to play for Mizzou over an offer list that included Alabama, Arizona State, Arkansas, Baylor, Illinois, Iowa State, Kentucky, Miami, TCU and Virginia Tech. " My favorite things about Mizzou are it’s going to be really easy for my mom and family to come to my games and support me," Wilson said. "Which was really important to me in my recruitment. I also love the coaching staff there, they all seem like really good people and just really good coaches." With Wilson in the fold this Missouri class rises a spot to No. 18 in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings . He also announced his plans on social media. "First off … [Read more...] about Mizzou lands commitment from in-state offensive lineman Tristan Wilson