Sunday, September 28, 2008

Detroit News: Article by Angelique Chengelis

U-M upsets Wisconsin after historic comeback

Wolverines spot No. 9 Badgers 19-0 lead, but come roaring back for biggest turnaround in Michigan Stadium history.

Angelique S. Chengelis / The Detroit News

ANN ARBOR -- With their team trailing 19-0 at halftime, a half that featured five turnovers -- making it 11 turnovers in the last game and a half -- and only 21 yards of offense, Michigan fans began to look forlornly at a 1-3 record, not to mention their first loss in a Big Ten opener at Michigan Stadium for the first time since 1967.

The fans let their feelings be heard.

It wasn't pretty.

As the Wolverines headed off the field toward the tunnel, they were serenaded by some of the loudest booing to be heard in Michigan Stadium.

"Did I hear them?" Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said. "If you were anywhere in the Ann Arbor vicinity, you heard 'em. I mean, holy cow, anybody would have heard that. I know the fans are frustrated, they want to play at a high level here, and that's OK.

To read the rest of the article please visit: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080927/SPORTS0201/809270441/1131

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