The No. 12 Michigan Wolverines survived a close game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers to keep the Little Brown Jug in Ann Arbor. It was another tale of two halves for Michigan on offense, defense, and even in some ways special teams.
Linebacker Cole Sullivan burned his redshirt in this one, getting playing time in his fifth game of the season. The coaching staff continues to see things they like from Sullivan, and he even registered a tackle. He’s the only freshman to start in every game this season, and it appears he’ll continue to have more chances to prove himself.
Michigan also missed starters Will Johnson and Josaiah Stewart in this one. With the Stewart injury, freshman Dominic Nichols stepped up and played some snaps at the edge position in addition to his special teams roles. He’s a player with a lot of potential, but is playing behind some of the best at the position in Stewart and Derrick Moore.
Here’s who’s had a chance to play as a true freshman this season. An asterisk (*) indicates they saw playing time against Minnesota:
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RB Jordan Marshall (1 game)
OL Andrew Sprague (1 game)
OL Jake Guarnera (1 game)*
TE Hogan Hansen (3 games)*
LB Cole Sullivan (5 games)*
EDGE Dominic Nichols (2 games)*
DL Manuel Beigel (1 game)
DB Mason Curtis (1 game)*
DB Jo’Ziah Edmond (1 game)*
Unfortunately, one of Michigan’s most exciting true freshmen didn’t see any playing time against the Gophers. Running back Jordan Marshall is still out with an injury. He’s a player with a lot of potential, but the injury has limited him to just one game so far in 2024.
Another freshman offensive lineman made his debut on the field goal unit. Offensive lineman Jake Guarnera is a 6-foot-4 lineman from Florida who was recruited to play center. It’s nice to see him see some game action this year as he works towards being the center of the future for Michigan.
Defensive backs Mason Curtis and Jo’Ziah Edmond also made their debuts in this one. Curtis mostly played linebacker in high school, but is now a defensive back at Michigan. Edmond was recruited as a cornerback out of high school, where he was the fifth-ranked player from Indiana. Both played on special teams for the Wolverines in the win.
Hogan Hansen is also still getting playing time, but with Colston Loveland returning, he won’t likely have as many opportunities moving forward.
Michigan heads to Washington for its first road game of the 2024 season. While the Huskies are also dealing with some growing pains this season with new head coach Jedd Fisch, it’s not an easy environment to play.
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ELBERTA, MI – After a “Herculean” fundraising effort, 35 acres of land on the shores of Lake Michigan and Betsie Bay have been purchased by a Northern Michigan land conservancy.
The project in Elberta will result in a nature preserve, an expanded municipal park, a trail extension and economic development – and save this shoreline area from commercial development, officials said.
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy secured gifts and pledges of $19.5M in less than six months, meeting the Dec. 15 deadline to purchase the land.
This was “the largest funding needed for a single property in the conservancy’s 33-year history,” said Jennifer Jay, director of communications and engagement for the conservancy. That, coupled with the short timeline to raise the money, made this purchase a “Herculean effort,” she said.
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More than 600 families donated to the project with the smallest gift coming in at $7 and the largest at $9 million. More than 200 gifts were from first-time donors.
“People who love Benzie County really love Benzie County, and they want to retain the small-town character of the shoreline communities like Elberta and Frankfort,” said Glen Chown, the conservancy’s executive director. “People gave from their hearts to ensure a future for Elberta that aligns with the community’s vision.”
The property was recently targeted for a large resort development, but that plan was withdrawn.
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is working to purchase 35 acres of waterfront in Elberta. Of the 35 acres, 10 acres, including steep forested dunes, would be set aside for a nature preserve managed by the conservancy; 16 acres, including 578 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline and 2,000 feet of Betsie Bay shoreline, would be transferred to the village of Elberta for a municipal park; and 9 acres, including 1,120 feet of Betsie Bay shoreline, would go to the village for economic development.Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
The land extends from Elberta Beach to the Historic Waterfront Park and then to the village’s northern edge with 578 feet of Lake Michigan frontage and 3,120 feet on Betsie Bay, plus 10 acres of dunes.
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Plans for the 35 acres include a 10-acre nature preserve managed by the conservancy. This area includes steep, forested critical dunes.
The conservancy plans to transfer 16 acres to the village of Elberta to be used as a community park. This area near the Elberta Pier at the mouth of Betsie Bay, includes 578 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline and 2,000 feet of Betsie Bay shoreline. This will allow the Betsie Valley Trail to extend through the property, connecting Frankfort’s and Elberta’s Lake Michigan beaches.
The final 9 acres, including 1,120 feet of Betsie Bay shoreline, has been set aside for economic development; the Michigan Land Bank Authority will lead this effort.
The total cost of the project is estimated at $27.5 million. Fundraising for the last $8 million has already begun.
Michigan Wolverines (9-1, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. Oklahoma Sooners (9-1)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: No. 20 Michigan and No. 10 Oklahoma square off at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Sooners have a 9-1 record in non-conference games. Oklahoma scores 92.6 points while outscoring opponents by 32.5 points per game.
The Wolverines have an 8-1 record in non-conference play. Michigan scores 84.6 points while outscoring opponents by 30.1 points per game.
Oklahoma scores 92.6 points, 38.1 more per game than the 54.5 Michigan allows. Michigan averages 24.5 more points per game (84.6) than Oklahoma gives up to opponents (60.1).
TOP PERFORMERS: Payton Verhulst averages 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Sooners, scoring 13.8 points while shooting 44.1% from beyond the arc.
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Olivia Olson is averaging 16.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals for the Wolverines.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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