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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Watch Ron Bellamy discuss Michigan football's revamped offense in new video
Watch Ron Bellamy discuss Michigan football's revamped offense in new video DETROIT -- The Wolverines are hoping that the offensive changes they made this offseason will be enough, combined with a dominant defense, to get Michigan football back into the College Football Playoff. From bringing in former No. 1 overall 2025 recruit in former five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, to getting a couple of transfer receivers in Donaven McCulley and Anthony Simpson, to getting running back Justice Haynes to transfer from Alabama, the new-look maize and blue should be better offensively than last year. On Sunday at the SoundMind SoundBody football showcase camp, Michigan wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy met with the media to discuss the state of the offense. WolverinesWire was on-hand for the final seven (of 11) minutes of his impromptu availability, where he delved into multiple topics. From Underwood's leadership as a true freshman to recruiting the state of Michigan, Bellamy covered a number of topics. Ron Bellamy meets with the media Key quotes On how Bryce Underwood compares to other former Michigan QBs "I don't know. He's unique. He's unique You know, big kid, strong arm, accurate, super cerebral, super smart kid. "I don't know. We've had a lot of great quarterbacks at Michigan. I don't think it's fair to Bryce to say who's comparable to him now because he hasn't taken a snap yet, you know, but obviously there's a lot of great things that he's done thus far, in the short term. You can see it. You can definitely see it. But like I say, I'm most impressed with his leadership and the way he comes out there ready to go every day. For a young kid, that's pretty impressive. I "He doesn't get rattled. He's always working. And you love that as a coach because the quarterback usually leads the team and guys follow. You can see that following now with some of the guys, not just guys in his class, but some of the older guys too, that Bryce has done a good job with." On Semaj Morgan in Chip Lindsey's offense and his work to become more explosive "Yeah, you guys have seen Semaj. He's an explosive athlete. Older, understanding the game, and slowing down for him. And he's just doing a lot of great things. Semaj had a really good spring and just keep chasing that greatness. "He had a really good spring. He had a really good spring, and I'm excited to kind of see where summer goes for him. And then obviously, camp, we'll go to camp in August. But yeah, Semaj, he's stronger, more explosive. I'm excited for him." Michigan will partake in summer conditioning in June and July with fall camp set to take place in August.
San Francisco Chronicle
28-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Giants' offense continues to flail, Bob Melvin ejected in loss to Detroit
DETROIT – Logan Webb's sinker to Gleyber Torres in the fifth inning brushed the bottom of the strike zone and home plate umpire Tony Randazzo called it a ball. That got San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin heated enough to earn an ejection from his dugout post, but he didn't leave until he hurled a few angry words at Randazzo. Patrick Bailey, an inning prior, lost a nine-pitch at-bat after being rung up on a borderline pitch. Randazzo's strike zone ticked Melvin off, but the frustration of a grueling road trip thus far was already brewing. By that point, the Giants were down three runs with no comeback in sight. They lost to the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Tuesday night, guaranteeing a series loss to the American League's top team. Not since May 16 against the Athletics, 10 games ago, have the Giants scored more than four runs. As has been the trend, they could get nothing going against the opposing team's starter – this time, righty Jack Flaherty. The winds blowing in from left field might've robbed the Giants of a pair of home runs. Wilmer Flores was a few inches shy of a two-run home run in the first inning, but left fielder Riley Greene had his glove at the wall ready to make the catch. Matt Chapman hit a ball 102 mph to the same location in the fourth inning, but it was caught again at the wall. When the Giants made contact, they were hitting the ball hard; five times they recorded exit velocities over 100 mph against Flaherty. They had two hits to show for it. They scored their run in the ninth against Tigers reliever Will Vest. Heliot Ramos hit a leadoff single and Flores hit a double into the gap, scoring Ramos. Flores' double was their first extra-base hit of the series, getting the tying run to home plate. Wilmer was stranded. The team's struggles at the plate put pressure on Webb to limit his mistakes, but the Tigers mounted a lead early. Coming off a loss to the Kansas City Royals in which he gave up 10 hits, Webb surrendered six hits in the first three innings, including a home run, for three runs. After striking out the side with a runner on in the third, Webb settled in. He struck out 10 overall, his 10th career double-digit strikeout game and third of the year, while throwing 104 pitches over six innings.
USA Today
18-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan's defense raves over Bryce Underwood's elite skills in 2025 spring ball
Michigan's defense raves over Bryce Underwood's elite skills in 2025 spring ball DETROIT -- The expectations for Michigan football freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood couldn't be any higher. Though the former five-star shared reps with redshirt freshman Jadyn Davis this spring, all eyes are on the 2025 No. 1 overall recruit as he's expected to win the starting job -- even when Mikey Keene returns from injury. During spring ball, all quarterback conversations that Underwood's teammates had with the media also included Davis and how he was doing. But now that we've gotten to see both in the spring game, Underwood's ability is undeniable. Even the defensive players aren't just singing his praises, they're gushing about his play -- something that could certainly help them out should the offense have more success sustaining drives this season. A former high school quarterback breaks down Underwood's game Michigan junior safety Brandyn Hillman isn't just a defensive standout poised to enter the starting lineup this year, but he was a quarterback at the high school level. Though he no longer plays the position in college, he not only still knows about it, but he is tasked with defending Underwood's throws in practice. He told WolverinesWire (via the Locked On Wolverines Podcast) that he sees a signal caller that is far beyond his years compared to other freshmen or young quarterbacks. "So Bryce, in my opinion -- real polished," Hillman said. "I played quarterback in high school, so it's not like I was out there just running quarterback. You could put on a tape -- I played quarterback. I could look at a quarterback -- Bryce's real polished. He's ahead of the game. Certain quarterbacks, when they get into a college atmosphere, they can't pick up the game because it's moving so fast. Bryce came in day one, it was smooth for him. He got an arm, his eyes, his arm's live. It's just certain things. You got to pick up defensive coverages. Sometimes we move certain coverages to (expletive deleted) his head up, (expletive deleted) like that." Hillman is noting that no matter what Wink Martindale and the defense does, Underwood is learning and improving, understanding that there's a lot he doesn't know. But he appears to innately understand what it takes to play at the college level. Underwood's progress from bowl prep to post-spring ball It's not usual that freshmen start at quarterback and thrive -- and even when they do, it's not usually right out of the gates. Clemson's Trevor Lawrence didn't get to start until Week 5, with Kelly Bryant taking the reins initially. Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa sat behind Jalen Hurts until late in the national championship game his freshman year. Fifth-year defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny thinks that Underwood getting to play against the first-string Michigan defense in spring ball has helped the freshman phenom enormously. "Just within this short little time -- part of it, I think, he already had the ability, but just him seeing it from us on a daily basis and being able to have pocket awareness, I think that's good training and that's what's going to translate into the season," Benny said. "And, when the time comes, he's gonna show that everything was worth it and all the work paid off. He's just locked in on all the details, and he tries to make everything like a learning experience. " But it's not just about being thrown into the fire. Hillman notes that despite Underwood's youth, he's still got a lot to learn. However, the great news is that he has shown that he has the work ethic to thrive, even if it is in year one. "He's young. He's still got to get into the playbook and get into everything, learn everything," Hillman said. "So long as he keeps doing what he got to do now -- because right now he's doing everything that he's supposed to do. I'm not going to say too much what he's supposed to be doing, but he's doing everything right. "And then, just got to keep being him. He's a good kid -- off the field and everything. You won't see Bryce like, 'Oh, I'm the biggest, baddest guy.' It's Bryce. He's a cool guy." Fans will likely get their next opportunity to see Underwood in action on August 30 when Michigan football hosts New Mexico for the 2025 season opener at The Big House.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Yankees takeaways: Lineup goes cold, Carlos Rodon shaky in loss to Tigers in chilly Detroit
Yankees takeaways: Lineup goes cold, Carlos Rodon shaky in loss to Tigers in chilly Detroit DETROIT – 'You like the cold!?'' Tommy Kahnle shouted, greeting some of his old teammates on a frosty Monday afternoon. Naturally, the always amped-up Kahnle was dressed in a gray Detroit Tigers t-shirt while most well-layered Yankees also sported gaiters and winter caps against the 38-degree chill. Advertisement A light snow began to fall just before Casey Mize's first pitch at 3:10 p.m. 'Both teams have to deal with it, it's part of big-league baseball playing in the Northeast and the Midwest,'' Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of the early spring conditions. On Monday, the Tigers dealt with it a little better, scoring a 6-2 victory before just 14,132 fans – a very sparse crowd to see Aaron Judge and the defending AL champs. Start times for this entire three-game series were switched from night to day games, due to the cold temps. And Monday's start was forecast as the warmest of the set. Tuesday's 1:10 p.m. game is expected to be played in the 30-degree range, with overnight temperatures in the 20s leading into Wednesday's 1:10 p.m. finale. Advertisement 'Everyone's got a job to do,'' said Boone. 'Doesn't matter if it's 80 and sunny or 40 and drizzly.'' Related: Anthony Volpe should be next candidate for a Yankees contract extension. Here's why The last time the Tigers and Yankees played, it was 66 degrees in Lakeland - a cool-for-Florida exhibition game on March 21. For added heat Monday, Boone simmered at plate umpire Bruce Dreckman for his strike zone against starter Carlos Rodon, who made his displeasure known from the mound. Rodon stared toward home plate as he questioned a third inning walk to No. 8 hitter Jake Rogers. After walking the No. 9 hitter, Rodon served up a three-run homer to Andy Ibanez for a 3-0 lead, and the Tigers (6-4) advanced to their fourth straight win. Advertisement Mize held the Yankees (6-4) to just one run over six innings, while Rodon pitched into the seventh – sometimes operating in a snow-globe atmosphere – and yielded five earned runs. At least the sun was back out again as Kahnle closed out his old mates in the ninth. This article originally appeared on NY Yankees lineup goes cold, Carlos Rodon shaky in loss to Tigers
New York Times
16-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Red Wings thoughts: Petr Mrázek's shutout, Lucas Raymond breaks scoring drought
DETROIT — Every game for the Detroit Red Wings right now feels bigger than the last. In a crowded Eastern Conference wild-card race, that would have been true even if the Red Wings hadn't squandered a lead by losing six straight — but it's especially true given they did. The margin for error is minimal, and the league's toughest remaining schedule only underscores that. Advertisement What a time, then, for what Detroit managed on Sunday — walking into a nationally-televised matinee matchup against the powerhouse Vegas Golden Knights and slamming the door with a 3-0 shutout victory to inch back within two points of the final wild-card spot. Vegas was coming in at a disadvantage, to be sure, on the second day of a back-to-back to close out a four-game road trip. The Golden Knights had tired legs and their backup netminder in goal. But don't expect a Detroit team that hasn't made anything look easy since the 4 Nations break to make any apologies for those circumstances. 'We took advantage of a team that got the crappy end of a schedule, and we know how that feels on the road,' Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said. 'But good teams find a way to do that, and we did it tonight.' Five thoughts on how they did it, and the implications going forward: 1. You have to start in goal, where Petr Mrázek had a shutout in his third game since returning to the Red Wings at the trade deadline, turning aside all 18 shots he saw. It was far from the most active shutout you'll see, with that shot count, but Mrázek hung in there in what was a tie game until the middle of the second period — and still a one-goal game into the third. That ups the leverage on each individual save, even if the overall danger was pretty manageable. Perhaps most notable was McLellan going to Mrázek for the third straight game. It was unclear how the Red Wings would handle this new three-goalie rotation between Mrázek, Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon, but the new guy appears to be getting the chance to run with the crease. 'He's giving us some confidence,' McLellan said. 'This is not a swing at the other two goaltenders, but you just feel it on the bench: when a save is made, the energy that's on the bench right now with Petr in the pipes, and when the puck does hit him — even when it goes in, there's not a big sag. We sense that, we feel it, so we chose to go with him again.' Advertisement And after a shutout, it feels entirely possible the Red Wings go back to Mrázek again Tuesday in Washington, especially with three days between games following that one. Goaltending can be fickle, but Detroit looks willing to take a shot at Mrázek getting hot at the right time. There was a brief moment of alarm when the trainer had to come out to see Mrázek in the third period, but Mrázek eased any concerns after the game. 'I got hit in a spot you don't want to know where I got hit,' he said. 'I just couldn't breathe for a little bit.' 2. Give Mrázek full props on the shutout, but I also felt this was one of Detroit's most complete defensive efforts of the season. Again, some of that perhaps traces back to Vegas' energy level at the end of a long trip (and playing an early-afternoon game for a second consecutive day), but the 18 shots on goal Vegas generated were reflective of a low-danger day overall. Natural Stat Trick had Vegas with just four high-danger chances at five-on-five all game. 'We tried to just have a tight checking game,' Marco Kasper said. 'Just don't give them any space. They're a good skating team, big team — just get the pucks deep, keep it away from their guys and their sticks.' That tight-checking was especially noticeable in the neutral zone, as Vegas got few major transition looks. Detroit did well to limit clean entries. 'They're one of the top five teams in the league at entering, and they've got some skill, they've got 'D' that can really jump in and score from distance — guys that can fire pucks,' McLellan said. 'That was part of the pre-scout. I was happy the way we reloaded and came out of Vegas' end, provided some back pressure for our defensemen, but everything was a little bit tighter tonight through the neutral zone than it was against Carolina.' Advertisement I noticed that particularly with Simon Edvinsson, whose length is obviously a major asset at defending the defensive blue line, but the Red Wings as a whole can really benefit if they can play that way consistently. 3. Detroit's first goal, and the eventual game-winner, was an absolute beauty from Albert Johansson. It was only Johansson's second career NHL goal, but you'd never have known it from watching, as he made a great move to freeze Vegas netminder Ilya Samsonov at the top of the crease, then went around him and tucked the puck back inside the post. ALBERT JOHANSSON 🚨 Absolutely undresses Samsonov, what a goal. #LGRW — Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) March 16, 2025 Johansson hasn't been a major point-producer this season as a rookie, with eight points in 46 games, but he has had offense in his game at lower levels, and it showed on that one. That said, as happy as I'm sure McLellan was to get the goal from him, he sounded even happier with the rest of Johansson's game. 'His game tonight was outstanding,' McLellan said. 'There were so many little things that he did, when we didn't have the puck in our end, breaking up plays, good read-and-react type situations where there was something dangerous about to happen, and he was there to kill the play. Obviously his goal was a very nice goal, poised goal, so those are all good things. His overall play, I don't think there's anybody in the hockey world that would walk into the arena and go, 'That guy's a rookie.'' McLellan raved about Johansson's intangibles and consistency, which is not the kind of thing you usually hear about a defenseman with 46 career games played. Granted, Johansson is also 24 with several pro seasons under his belt in the SHL and AHL, so he's older than your typical rookie — but he nonetheless continues to impress in a big role for the Red Wings. He played 21:11 Sunday, all at even strength. 4. Johansson's goal was the top highlight of the game, but the most important goal in a big-picture sense was Lucas Raymond's early in the third period. Raymond hadn't scored since February 22, a 10-game drought that represented his longest of the season (though he did have just one goal in his first 15 games). Advertisement Raymond has still found ways to get on the scoresheet during that drought, with seven assists in that 10-game span, but the Red Wings need his scoring threat if they have any chance to overcome the long odds they face to get into the playoffs. He was perhaps their best offensive player down the stretch last season, consistently scoring big goals to help keep Detroit alive. 'You could feel a sense of relief for Lucas after he scored,' McLellan said. 'And when players that score often go in a dry spell, there's a lot of weight on their shoulders and they begin to focus on that instead of some other things they need to be doing. I'm not sure if Razor got to that point or not, but perhaps this will help him clear things up. 'I think when he's skating — he can shoot the puck, and he's a smart player, and he's gritty and all that type of stuff — but when he's skating, he's so much more effective. And maybe that goal tonight will free him up a little bit more and we'll get him back on a regular basis.' 5. That being said, even with the goal from Raymond, Detroit's top line still hasn't looked quite right to me recently. Evolving-Hockey had that line with only three shots on goal at five-on-five. They didn't give up a ton, either, but the Red Wings are going to need that line to consistently produce — and tilt the ice in their favor — if they're going to get hot. I haven't minded the look of Elmer Söderblom next to Raymond and Dylan Larkin, and his length definitely has benefits particularly on the forecheck. I don't think Detroit has a better option next to those two, either — not with Marco Kasper (who scored again Sunday) playing so well centering Detroit's second line. But I wonder what it will take to get that line going at full impact again. Perhaps Raymond's goal can be the spark. (Top photo of Petr Mrazek: Dave Reginek / NHLI via Getty Images)
