Commentary: Until RichRod gets his QB, expect some frustration in Ann Arbor
Lynn Henning : Spreading Michigan's offense is proving to be some kind of chore two weeks into the Rich Rodriguez administration. - 10:22 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Spartans' rout triggered by Ringer, whose five TDs fall 1 shy of record
Spartans running back Javon Ringer, up for three national awards, scored a career-high five touchdowns but could have had a sixth.
Councilman Kenyatta says Detroit must amend city charter
City Councilman Kwame Kenyatta said he wants to change the City Charter so it more clearly addresses the removal of the city's mayor.
State Dems nominate slate, razz GOP
With a pivotal presidential race entering the stretch run, Michigan Democrats gathered for their annual convention Saturday and dished out equal parts of praise for their nominee Barack Obama and scorn for Republican John McCain.
Obama to visit Farmington Hills Monday
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will visit North Farmington Hills High School on Monday.
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Nation/World
- Ike blasts Turks and Caicos as Category 4 storm - 08:37 AM
- Powerful Hurricane Ike looms as trouble for Gulf - 08:33 AM
- Returning lawmakers make Capitol a campaign stage - 06:37 AM
- Candidates weigh in on stabilizing Fannie, Freddie - 06:38 AM
Michigan
- Soldier from Weidman to be buried at Arlington - 08:27 PM
- Michigan Democrats pick high court candidate - 05:22 PM
- Kilpatrick may get extended stay in Manoogian - 09:11 PM
- Baby REO Model A comes home to Lansing - 09:10 PM
Page Ones
- Falcons, Lions both hoping to revive their ailing franchises
- O'Hara's NFL picks: Take the Lions in Week 1
Green: There's never a happy medium when it comes to 'The QB Mystique'
Among the profound comments dropped into conversation during the Lions' 75 seasons was the statement that pinpointed the magnified emphasis on quarterbacks. - 1:00 am
It wasn't pretty, but Rodriguez earns first victory with U-M
Michigan got its running game going Saturday afternoon. Now the Wolverines (1-1) have to continue working on their passing game before facing Notre Dame next Saturday. Michigan quarterbacks Steven Threet and Nick Sheridan combined for 103 yards passing out of the spread offense. - 1:22 am
- Sheila Cockrel called to testify
- Cockrel prepares for transfer of power
- Greenfield Village hosts Model T show
- Cockrel and Kilpatrick talk; unions lobby Cockrel
Visitors get a look at airport's new North Terminal
ROMULUS -- The Detroit Metropolitan Airport held an open house for the new North Terminal on Saturday afternoon, giving attendees the chance to win gas cards and travel vouchers. - 6:57 pm
- Nolan Finley: Detroit needs big play to change image
- George Will: Experience will teach us about Palin
- This week's talk
- Michael Barone: Battle of party themes produces a tie
Move Detroit ahead with special mayoral election
There is some ambiguity about the timing of the next election for the mayor of Detroit. In the wake of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's resignation, fairness requires that it be held as soon as possible. - 1:00 am
- Bhutto widower elected Pakistani president
- Powerful storm raises fears from Caribbean to Gulf
- Cassini detects partial rings with Saturn's moons
- Be aware: Housebreakers are hungry bears
Ike blasts Turks and Caicos as Category 4 storm
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos -- Hurricane Ike slammed into the Turks and Caicos on Saturday as a ferocious Category 4 storm, raking the low-lying island chain with shrieking winds as people hunkered down at home or in emergency shelters. - 1:00 am
- Talks fail; machinists strike Boeing
- Beer holds up as vice that's not too pricey
- Airport banks on reserved parking
- In west Oakland, a new hospital
Much-delayed game lets you play God
Sunday marks the U.S. launch date of Spore, an ambitious and long-awaited computer game that takes on the broad topics of life, the universe and everything. For publisher Electronic Arts, the unusual game is one of the biggest debuts of the year. - 1:00 am
- Inexperienced scooter riders raise concerns
- Old Car Festival drives through Greenfield Village
- Scott Burgess: New Acura: poetry in motion
- John McCormick: More local police use cameras for traffic fines
Ferocity in a tuxedo: Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 is plush, fast and cool
Scott Burgess: When you drive the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG high performance coupe, you need an escort, a passport or any other reliable radar detector. - 2:47 pm
- Glenn Haege: Shut down your cottage for the winter
- Glenn Haege: Replacing cracked ceramic tile is a snap
- Nancy Szerlag: Enjoy the best of season's end
- Jeff Ball: Organic fertilizer provides best nutrients for the yard
Talented team creates showhouse that can grow and change
Marge Colborn: A house structurally designed from a woman's perspective by female architects -- what a novel concept. - 1:00 am
