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‘The perfect guy to lead the team’: Garrett Schifsky ready to take on the ‘C’
Every hockey jersey has a story attached. Individual patches are carefully stitched on with intention. A lucky number received in childhood or a decoration of colors to unite a team. The name on the back complements the one on the front, each holding a unique significance. But…
Hadley Zann: NIL roster payoffs maximize Michigan’s potential this year
The No. 2 Michigan hockey team’s lineup this season has 20 returners, seven experienced freshmen and the most highly touted recruit in this year’s class. But without NIL, that roster wouldn’t exist. Just over five years ago, the NCAA allowed teams to pay their athletes through…
Big Ten Breakdown: Shooting for the stars
Four Big Ten teams made the NCAA Tournament in 2026, but none of them could seal the deal. In fact, none of them have since the conference was formed in 2013. After an efflux of talent to the NHL this past year, the Big Ten shuffled prospects within the conference, drawing from…
Roster Breakdown: Familiar faces moving up, fresh talent restocking the lineup
As October creeps up and temperatures drop, it means one thing for the No. 2 Michigan ice hockey team — the season is hastily approaching. Looking to take their run two steps further than last year’s Frozen Four semifinal exit, the Wolverines bring in a fresh crop of talent —…
The Daily’s Hockey Beat Predicts: Michigan’s 2026-27 season
After a heartbreaking loss in double overtime at the 2026 Frozen Four, the No. 2 Michigan hockey team is back and itching to display its plentiful depth. There are highly touted NHL prospects and a plethora of seasoned veterans. Now, the question remains whether the Wolverines…
Minnesota set to test Michigan’s elite secondary in Battle for the Little Brown Jug
The Battle for the Little Brown Jug is a rivalry that started with water. In 1903, the Michigan football team’s equipment manager brought a supply of Ann Arbor’s finest drinking water to ensure quality H₂O for the team. Ironically though, the 100th edition of the Battle for the…
Michigan longing to purge puzzling penalty plague
Zeke Berry knew he messed up. With less than a minute left in the Michigan football team’s Saturday game against Iowa, the graduate cornerback had a brief lapse in judgment that’ll forever live in his — and anyone invested in the Wolverines — mind. Michigan forced a third-down…
SUSMAN: Declare your independence — use the em dash
Students are dropping the em dash to avoid AI accusations. Ironically, it makes them sound more like AI.
WKU Volleyball returns home to take on Missouri State
WKU Volleyball returns to Diddle Arena to take on Missouri State after back-to-back wins against New Mexico State last weekend. Head Coach Travis Hudson now has the chance to become the winningest coach in WKU history. The victory against the Aggies marked his 815th win, which…
Whitmer backs federal gas tax holiday, but stays silent on state tax
With Michigan gas prices averaging $4.50 a gallon, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging federal tax relief while staying silent on state proposals to pause fuel taxes.
WKU Soccer secures a clean sheet against Sam Houston State
WKU Soccer dominates Sam Houston State 2-0. Coming off of their first loss of the season, the Hilltoppers knew they had something to prove. The Hilltoppers quickly gained control of the field, keeping the ball in the Bearkats’ defensive zone. Their sustained pressure forced eight…
Old quarterbacks can still learn new tricks | Inside the Pocket
Wearing a jersey adorned with a golden “C,” the newly named captain and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota showed once again why he’s the answer to the Washington Commanders’ problems.