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1979 Michigan Football: A Temporary Step Back

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The 1979 Michigan football team came into the season on a good roll.  The Wolverines had gone to four straight major bowls, the last three as the Big Ten champion in the Rose Bowl. All four times ended in losses, but Bo Schembecler’s Michigan program was one of the nation’s best. READ ABOUT THE LOU […]

The Road To The 1979 Gator Bowl: Michigan & North Carolina

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The 1979 Gator Bowl was one of the better matchups on the bowl undercard of that season. It featured Michigan and North Carolina, with the Wolverines looking to atone for a disappointing season and the Tar Heels looking to send a statement that they had arrived. Here’s a look back on how each team navigated […]