2 days ago
Sourav Ganguly is widely regarded as one of the most influential captains in Indian cricket history. During his career, "Dada" was known for several memorable moments on and off the field, from making Steve Waugh wait at the toss and celebrating shirtless on the Lord's balcony to clashes with coaches Greg Chappell and John Buchanan, arguments with Shane Warne, and refusing to walk after Graeme Smith claimed a catch.
But former Australia captain Michael Clarke has shared another story that shows a lighter side of Ganguly.
In his book Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians, author Boria Majumdar quotes Clarke recalling an incident involving Ganguly and Ricky Ponting during a toss in India, although Clarke admits he does not remember which match it was.
"One of Clarke's favourite anecdotes goes thus: Ganguly and Ricky Ponting were out at the toss during one of the matches in India — Clarke doesn't specifically remember which one — and Ponting had the coin in hand. Just as he flipped the coin, Ganguly, if Clarke is to be believed, said, 'Head-Tail'.
"'Trust me, mate, that's what Ricky told me,' Clarke says, cracking up. 'Ricky said he couldn't fathom what had happened with Dada having said Head-Tail. [And, apparently it was said at the speed of lightning.] It had taken Ricky a second or two to come to grips with the situation and by that time the coin had come down. Ganguly just picked it up and said to Ricky, "We'll bat" and walked off. India had won the toss and were batting. Ricky did not really know what to do or say and all he did was tell us in the dressing room exactly what happened at the toss," Clarke was quoted as saying in the book.
Clarke is not sure which match the incident took place in.
According to available records, Ganguly won five tosses against Ricky Ponting, and all of those came outside India; twice during the 2003 World Cup and three times in the 2003-04 VB Series. That means Clarke may have mixed up the venue while recalling the story, as Ponting would have been the one calling the toss if the match had been played in India.
Clarke, however, clearly states that he does not remember the exact match in which the incident happened.
#clarke #ponting
But former Australia captain Michael Clarke has shared another story that shows a lighter side of Ganguly.
In his book Eleven Gods and a Billion Indians, author Boria Majumdar quotes Clarke recalling an incident involving Ganguly and Ricky Ponting during a toss in India, although Clarke admits he does not remember which match it was.
"One of Clarke's favourite anecdotes goes thus: Ganguly and Ricky Ponting were out at the toss during one of the matches in India — Clarke doesn't specifically remember which one — and Ponting had the coin in hand. Just as he flipped the coin, Ganguly, if Clarke is to be believed, said, 'Head-Tail'.
"'Trust me, mate, that's what Ricky told me,' Clarke says, cracking up. 'Ricky said he couldn't fathom what had happened with Dada having said Head-Tail. [And, apparently it was said at the speed of lightning.] It had taken Ricky a second or two to come to grips with the situation and by that time the coin had come down. Ganguly just picked it up and said to Ricky, "We'll bat" and walked off. India had won the toss and were batting. Ricky did not really know what to do or say and all he did was tell us in the dressing room exactly what happened at the toss," Clarke was quoted as saying in the book.
Clarke is not sure which match the incident took place in.
According to available records, Ganguly won five tosses against Ricky Ponting, and all of those came outside India; twice during the 2003 World Cup and three times in the 2003-04 VB Series. That means Clarke may have mixed up the venue while recalling the story, as Ponting would have been the one calling the toss if the match had been played in India.
Clarke, however, clearly states that he does not remember the exact match in which the incident happened.
#clarke #ponting
2 days ago
After examining the Indianapolis Colts' final injury report of Week 1, where do the Baltimore Ravens stand health-wise entering this game?
On Friday afternoon, the Ravens ruled two players out -- defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and linebacker Teddye Buchanan (knee).
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Glenn Erby of Ravens Wire provided some insight into what Madubuike's absence could mean for this game:
"Madubuike's absence leaves Baltimore without its most disruptive interior pass rusher for a matchup," Erby wrote. "His ability to collapse the pocket and create penetration against the run would have been valuable against one of the NFL's most explosive running backs."
#erby
On Friday afternoon, the Ravens ruled two players out -- defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) and linebacker Teddye Buchanan (knee).
Game status at Colts pic.twitter.com/5qgFJw1YN3
Glenn Erby of Ravens Wire provided some insight into what Madubuike's absence could mean for this game:
"Madubuike's absence leaves Baltimore without its most disruptive interior pass rusher for a matchup," Erby wrote. "His ability to collapse the pocket and create penetration against the run would have been valuable against one of the NFL's most explosive running backs."
#erby
2 days ago
There'll be some added interest in officiating when No. 10 Oklahoma travels to face No. 24 Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 12, after the Wolverines defeated Western Michigan in Week 1 in controversial fashion.
Michigan took down the Broncos 13-12 after Bryce Underwood threw a game-winning 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown to JJ Buchanan as time expired, breaking a scoreless streak that lasted from the opening possession to the last play of the game. Officials added one second to the clock before the game-winning touchdown, which is now the result of an appeal from the MAC and Western Michigan, who have asked the Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee to reverse the outcome of the game, which would result in a WMU win.
REQUIRED READING: MAC appeals WMU football loss to Michigan, asks to count it as win
Big Ten officials worked Michigan-Western Michigan, which was played in Ann Arbor, Michigan. There won't be Big Ten officials when the Wolverines host the Sooners, though.
Oklahoma defeated Michigan 24-13 last season in Norman, Oklahoma, and dominated the Wolverines' offense for most of the game. The Sooners are looking to end the home-and-home series with a 2-0 mark against the team up north.
#wolverines
Michigan took down the Broncos 13-12 after Bryce Underwood threw a game-winning 47-yard Hail Mary touchdown to JJ Buchanan as time expired, breaking a scoreless streak that lasted from the opening possession to the last play of the game. Officials added one second to the clock before the game-winning touchdown, which is now the result of an appeal from the MAC and Western Michigan, who have asked the Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee to reverse the outcome of the game, which would result in a WMU win.
REQUIRED READING: MAC appeals WMU football loss to Michigan, asks to count it as win
Big Ten officials worked Michigan-Western Michigan, which was played in Ann Arbor, Michigan. There won't be Big Ten officials when the Wolverines host the Sooners, though.
Oklahoma defeated Michigan 24-13 last season in Norman, Oklahoma, and dominated the Wolverines' offense for most of the game. The Sooners are looking to end the home-and-home series with a 2-0 mark against the team up north.
#wolverines
2 days ago
Baltimore Ravens LB Teddye Buchanan (knee) and DL Nnamdi Madubuike (neck) were limited in practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. WR Devontez Walker (groin) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable. DE Calais Campbell (rest) did not practice on Friday, Sept. 11, and no longer appears on the injury report. WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday and is no longer listed on the injury report.
SOURCE: Baltimore Ravens social media
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Baltimore Ravens Week 1 injury report
#week #Ravens #practice #Friday
SOURCE: Baltimore Ravens social media
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Baltimore Ravens Week 1 injury report
#week #Ravens #practice #Friday
3 days ago
Michigan QB Bryce Underwood to face talented Oklahoma defense with starting job at stake originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
NORMAN, Okla. – If Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is still the starter after Saturday, he will have saved his job after facing what appears to be an elite Oklahoma defense.
Underwood's Hail Mary touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan last Saturday gave Michigan a controversial 13-12 win over Western Michigan. But Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham was disappointed in the way the Wolverines played, so he made it clear this week that no one's position is guaranteed in the future – including Underwood's.
Underwood seemed caught off guard when learning Whittingham told the media his sophomore signal caller needs to improve to remain the starter.
"I didn't see that," Underwood said. "It's cool."
#bryce
NORMAN, Okla. – If Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is still the starter after Saturday, he will have saved his job after facing what appears to be an elite Oklahoma defense.
Underwood's Hail Mary touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan last Saturday gave Michigan a controversial 13-12 win over Western Michigan. But Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham was disappointed in the way the Wolverines played, so he made it clear this week that no one's position is guaranteed in the future – including Underwood's.
Underwood seemed caught off guard when learning Whittingham told the media his sophomore signal caller needs to improve to remain the starter.
"I didn't see that," Underwood said. "It's cool."
#bryce
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In one of the first deviations from John Harbaugh's usual approach, the Baltimore Ravens did not hold a full practice Thursday, but their estimated injury report included an encouraging development ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Indianapolis Colts.
Wide receiver Zay Flowers was listed as a full participant after being listed as a limited participant Wednesday because of a hamstring injury. The upgrade places him on track to play barring a setback during the remainder of the week.
Because Baltimore held a walkthrough, Thursday's participation levels projected how much work each player would handle during a traditional practice. Linebacker Teddye Buchanan was listed as a limited participant for the second consecutive day because of a knee injury. Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was also listed as a limited participant again with a neck injury.
We held a walkthrough on Thursday; our report is a practice estimation. pic.twitter.com/ZUyydo6ZlW
Madubuike's availability will be particularly important against Jonathan Taylor and the Colts' powerful rushing attack. The defensive tackle missed the final 15 games of the 2025 season, making his progression one of Baltimore's most significant Week 1 storylines. Wide receiver Devontez Walker was listed as a limited participant for the second consecutive day with a groin injury. His status could affect Baltimore's receiving rotation and special teams plans.
#participant #limited #wide
Wide receiver Zay Flowers was listed as a full participant after being listed as a limited participant Wednesday because of a hamstring injury. The upgrade places him on track to play barring a setback during the remainder of the week.
Because Baltimore held a walkthrough, Thursday's participation levels projected how much work each player would handle during a traditional practice. Linebacker Teddye Buchanan was listed as a limited participant for the second consecutive day because of a knee injury. Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike was also listed as a limited participant again with a neck injury.
We held a walkthrough on Thursday; our report is a practice estimation. pic.twitter.com/ZUyydo6ZlW
Madubuike's availability will be particularly important against Jonathan Taylor and the Colts' powerful rushing attack. The defensive tackle missed the final 15 games of the 2025 season, making his progression one of Baltimore's most significant Week 1 storylines. Wide receiver Devontez Walker was listed as a limited participant for the second consecutive day with a groin injury. His status could affect Baltimore's receiving rotation and special teams plans.
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Michigan's AP Top 25 stay lasted exactly one week.
The Wolverines opened the season at No. 16 in both the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll. In the polls released Tuesday, Michigan is out of the AP Top 25 entirely, sitting among the others receiving votes with 69 points, and has slid to No. 24 in the Coaches Poll.
The reason is not complicated. Saturday night, Sept. 5, Michigan escaped the Big House by the narrowest of margins against Western Michigan, 13-12, on a 47-yard Hail Mary with one second left. The Wolverines were 27.5-point favorites.
Bryce Underwood struggled mightily as Michigan's quarterback. Outside of an efficient opening drive and the second Hail Mary heave, hauled in by J.J. Buchanan after the first one was ruled dead with a second left on the clock, the second-year quarterback did not look the part against a team he was supposed to overwhelm. Underwood finished 12-of-22 for 170 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Michigan turned the ball over three times, took nine penalties for 80 yards and held the ball for under 20 minutes.
Michigan is 1-0, and so is every other Big Ten team but two. Wisconsin was slaughtered by Notre Dame, now No. 3, 41-13. Rutgers imploded as a 29.5-point favorite, losing to UMass, 37-21. Every other team in the conference came out of Week 1 a winner.
#poll #second #wolverines
The Wolverines opened the season at No. 16 in both the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll. In the polls released Tuesday, Michigan is out of the AP Top 25 entirely, sitting among the others receiving votes with 69 points, and has slid to No. 24 in the Coaches Poll.
The reason is not complicated. Saturday night, Sept. 5, Michigan escaped the Big House by the narrowest of margins against Western Michigan, 13-12, on a 47-yard Hail Mary with one second left. The Wolverines were 27.5-point favorites.
Bryce Underwood struggled mightily as Michigan's quarterback. Outside of an efficient opening drive and the second Hail Mary heave, hauled in by J.J. Buchanan after the first one was ruled dead with a second left on the clock, the second-year quarterback did not look the part against a team he was supposed to overwhelm. Underwood finished 12-of-22 for 170 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Michigan turned the ball over three times, took nine penalties for 80 yards and held the ball for under 20 minutes.
Michigan is 1-0, and so is every other Big Ten team but two. Wisconsin was slaughtered by Notre Dame, now No. 3, 41-13. Rutgers imploded as a 29.5-point favorite, losing to UMass, 37-21. Every other team in the conference came out of Week 1 a winner.
#poll #second #wolverines
6 days ago
The Baltimore Ravens reconstructed their coaching staff and strengthened several areas of the roster after falling short of the postseason. Those changes created renewed optimism, but they also increased the pressure on several returning players.
Baltimore's established stars will drive the team's championship pursuit. The Ravens' ability to close the gap in the AFC, however, could be determined by younger contributors becoming more consistent in expanded roles.
Here are five Ravens who must improve in 2026.
Simpson possesses the athletic tools to become a productive three-down linebacker, but Baltimore needs greater consistency from him alongside Roquan Smith. He must diagnose plays faster, take cleaner pursuit angles, and become more dependable in coverage. Teddye Buchanan and Jay Higgins IV give the Ravens additional options, placing even more importance on Simpson converting his physical ability into reliable production.
Rosengarten has gained valuable experience at right tackle, but the Ravens need him to take another step as a pass protector. His ability to handle speed rushers without consistent ****** istance would give Declan Doyle greater freedom with formations and route combinations. Baltimore cannot allow pressure from the right side to disrupt Lamar Jackson or force the offense away from deeper-developing concepts.
#Ravens
Baltimore's established stars will drive the team's championship pursuit. The Ravens' ability to close the gap in the AFC, however, could be determined by younger contributors becoming more consistent in expanded roles.
Here are five Ravens who must improve in 2026.
Simpson possesses the athletic tools to become a productive three-down linebacker, but Baltimore needs greater consistency from him alongside Roquan Smith. He must diagnose plays faster, take cleaner pursuit angles, and become more dependable in coverage. Teddye Buchanan and Jay Higgins IV give the Ravens additional options, placing even more importance on Simpson converting his physical ability into reliable production.
Rosengarten has gained valuable experience at right tackle, but the Ravens need him to take another step as a pass protector. His ability to handle speed rushers without consistent ****** istance would give Declan Doyle greater freedom with formations and route combinations. Baltimore cannot allow pressure from the right side to disrupt Lamar Jackson or force the offense away from deeper-developing concepts.
#Ravens
6 days ago
Stop me if you've heard this over the past 48 hours: the broadcast clock is not the official game clock.
On Saturday night, Michigan's season-opening matchup against Western Michigan went from a college football game to an all-time timekeeping scandal.
Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood launched a Hail Mary out of the end zone as the clock hit triple zeroes. The Western Michigan Broncos thought they'd pulled off the 12-7 upset. After review, officials concluded one second remained on the clock, giving Michigan a second chance. Underwood found JJ Buchanan for the game-winning touchdown, shrouded in controversy.
On the NBC broadcast, rules ***** yst Terry McAuley was flabberghasted by that phantom second. The Big Ten released a formal statement, including the official internal video used for review. On Sunday, NBC's John Fanta stated, "The official time of the game is kept by the Big Ten. Our cameras are not the official arbiter of timekeeping within the game."
By Monday night, ESPN's broadcast of Florida State and SMU experienced a lengthy delay due to a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium. Finally, officials surmised they'd restored enough light and power to play the game, but with several caveats. No replay, no scoreboard, no PA announcer, and no coach-to-play communication.
#time
On Saturday night, Michigan's season-opening matchup against Western Michigan went from a college football game to an all-time timekeeping scandal.
Michigan Wolverines quarterback Bryce Underwood launched a Hail Mary out of the end zone as the clock hit triple zeroes. The Western Michigan Broncos thought they'd pulled off the 12-7 upset. After review, officials concluded one second remained on the clock, giving Michigan a second chance. Underwood found JJ Buchanan for the game-winning touchdown, shrouded in controversy.
On the NBC broadcast, rules ***** yst Terry McAuley was flabberghasted by that phantom second. The Big Ten released a formal statement, including the official internal video used for review. On Sunday, NBC's John Fanta stated, "The official time of the game is kept by the Big Ten. Our cameras are not the official arbiter of timekeeping within the game."
By Monday night, ESPN's broadcast of Florida State and SMU experienced a lengthy delay due to a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium. Finally, officials surmised they'd restored enough light and power to play the game, but with several caveats. No replay, no scoreboard, no PA announcer, and no coach-to-play communication.
#time
7 days ago
It's unlikely that talk of Saturday night's explosively controversial final moments during Michigan versus Western Michigan will die down anytime soon. Nearly 24 hours later, however, NBC has finally offered an official statement on the controversial moment.
In the final seconds of Saturday night's tilt between Michigan and Western Michigan, quarterback Bryce Underwood's Hail Mary heave fell incomplete as the Wolverines looked to avoid a devastating upset in their first game of the season. While it looked as if Western Michigan was set to complete the upset, as the clock hit zero before the ball hit a player on the failed try, the referees ended up adding a second to the clock to allow Michigan one last attempt. Underwood ended up connecting with JJ Buchanan on the final Hail Mary try as Michigan walked off their opponents 13-12.
According to a statement and footage from the Big Ten released on Sunday, "Western Michigan's #18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock". That footage contradicts what the stadium's clock and NBC's broadcast clock stated as the play ended, causing immense confusion amongst college football fans as the dust continues to settle on this controversial moment.
MORE: What did WMU coach Lance Taylor say about clock controversy in Hail Mary loss to Michigan?
Then later on Sunday, NBC released its own statement via broadcaster John Fanta during halftime of Washington vs. Washington State.
#ended #saturday
In the final seconds of Saturday night's tilt between Michigan and Western Michigan, quarterback Bryce Underwood's Hail Mary heave fell incomplete as the Wolverines looked to avoid a devastating upset in their first game of the season. While it looked as if Western Michigan was set to complete the upset, as the clock hit zero before the ball hit a player on the failed try, the referees ended up adding a second to the clock to allow Michigan one last attempt. Underwood ended up connecting with JJ Buchanan on the final Hail Mary try as Michigan walked off their opponents 13-12.
According to a statement and footage from the Big Ten released on Sunday, "Western Michigan's #18 started his jump from an established out-of-bounds position (left foot) and made contact with the ball with one second remaining on the clock". That footage contradicts what the stadium's clock and NBC's broadcast clock stated as the play ended, causing immense confusion amongst college football fans as the dust continues to settle on this controversial moment.
MORE: What did WMU coach Lance Taylor say about clock controversy in Hail Mary loss to Michigan?
Then later on Sunday, NBC released its own statement via broadcaster John Fanta during halftime of Washington vs. Washington State.
#ended #saturday
7 days ago
It's still unbelievable to think about how Michigan walked away from Saturday's game against Western Michigan with a 13-12 win.
It definitely looked like Western Michigan won the game until a review put one second left on the clock, giving Michigan one more chance at a Hail Mary. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood uncorked a pass toward the end zone, and it was caught by JJ Buchanan.
MORE: Michigan wins on Hail Mary after controversial review puts one second back on clock
Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna spoke about the play during a news conference on Sunday and confirmed there is no way to appeal the decision.
"I did want to find a way to appeal that decision, but there is none," Kavalhuna said.
#western #hail #game #review
It definitely looked like Western Michigan won the game until a review put one second left on the clock, giving Michigan one more chance at a Hail Mary. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood uncorked a pass toward the end zone, and it was caught by JJ Buchanan.
MORE: Michigan wins on Hail Mary after controversial review puts one second back on clock
Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna spoke about the play during a news conference on Sunday and confirmed there is no way to appeal the decision.
"I did want to find a way to appeal that decision, but there is none," Kavalhuna said.
#western #hail #game #review
7 days ago
Western Michigan isn't blaming Big Ten officials for their decision to add a second back to the clock ahead of Michigan's Hail Mary.
Broncos head coach Lance Taylor and school president Russ Kavalhuna had a news conference Sunday afternoon to explain their school's side of Michigan's improbable 13-12 win. After the Wolverines' first Hail Mary attempt fell incomplete with seemingly no time remaining, the Big Ten's replay review officials added a second back to the clock as they determined that WMU defensive back Micah Davis jumped from out of bounds and touched the ball before time expired.
On UM's second try, Bryce Underwood hit JJ Buchanan for the game-winning touchdown.
Kavalhuna admitted Sunday that he wanted to appeal the decision in the moment, but realized that there was no way to do so. And he said that after further investigations and discussions with Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettitti and the conference's replay staff, there was a slight difference between the clock on NBC's broadcast and the official game clock used by the Big Ten.
"It is just a discrepancy," Kavalhuna said. "I would say what the viewing public see and the officials see are different. And that's clear. I will say, I've looked into this pretty closely and I used to be a federal prosecutor — I don't discern anything unfair or untoward in this process. Can the process be improved by having what the viewing public see as what the reviewing officials see? Maybe. Frankly that's not for me to decide.
#kavalhuna #second #decision #time
Broncos head coach Lance Taylor and school president Russ Kavalhuna had a news conference Sunday afternoon to explain their school's side of Michigan's improbable 13-12 win. After the Wolverines' first Hail Mary attempt fell incomplete with seemingly no time remaining, the Big Ten's replay review officials added a second back to the clock as they determined that WMU defensive back Micah Davis jumped from out of bounds and touched the ball before time expired.
On UM's second try, Bryce Underwood hit JJ Buchanan for the game-winning touchdown.
Kavalhuna admitted Sunday that he wanted to appeal the decision in the moment, but realized that there was no way to do so. And he said that after further investigations and discussions with Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettitti and the conference's replay staff, there was a slight difference between the clock on NBC's broadcast and the official game clock used by the Big Ten.
"It is just a discrepancy," Kavalhuna said. "I would say what the viewing public see and the officials see are different. And that's clear. I will say, I've looked into this pretty closely and I used to be a federal prosecutor — I don't discern anything unfair or untoward in this process. Can the process be improved by having what the viewing public see as what the reviewing officials see? Maybe. Frankly that's not for me to decide.
#kavalhuna #second #decision #time
8 days ago
Michigan's win over Western Michigan and the Big Ten's ensuing explanation are further proof that it's long past time for the NFL and college football to use game clocks that show fractions of a second.
The No. 16 Wolverines beat the Broncos 13-12 on Saturday night on Bryce Underwood's Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan as time expired. It's an incredible throw and catch; Underwood fired a rocket as he was getting hit and Buchanan went up in traffic to make a fantastic contested grab. But it's also a play that isn't getting the appreciation it deserves because of the way the end of the game unfolded.
Underwood's throw was his second Hail Mary attempt. His first sailed out of the back of the end zone and didn't touch WMU's Micah Davis until there was no time remaining on the clocks that NBC viewers saw at home. As WMU celebrated, it was clear to anyone watching the game from their house or local sports bar that one of the biggest upsets of the season had just happened.
Except, it didn't.
Officials declared that there was one second remaining on the game clock when Davis, who jumped from out of bounds, touched the football. Hours after the play was over, the Big Ten issued a statement explaining the decision and showing a video of the game clock synced to an angle of the play where you can't conclusively see exactly when Davis touched the football. However, it is clear from that footage that the Big Ten's official clock was still showing 0:01 after the ball made contact with Davis.
#play #clock #hail
The No. 16 Wolverines beat the Broncos 13-12 on Saturday night on Bryce Underwood's Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan as time expired. It's an incredible throw and catch; Underwood fired a rocket as he was getting hit and Buchanan went up in traffic to make a fantastic contested grab. But it's also a play that isn't getting the appreciation it deserves because of the way the end of the game unfolded.
Underwood's throw was his second Hail Mary attempt. His first sailed out of the back of the end zone and didn't touch WMU's Micah Davis until there was no time remaining on the clocks that NBC viewers saw at home. As WMU celebrated, it was clear to anyone watching the game from their house or local sports bar that one of the biggest upsets of the season had just happened.
Except, it didn't.
Officials declared that there was one second remaining on the game clock when Davis, who jumped from out of bounds, touched the football. Hours after the play was over, the Big Ten issued a statement explaining the decision and showing a video of the game clock synced to an angle of the play where you can't conclusively see exactly when Davis touched the football. However, it is clear from that footage that the Big Ten's official clock was still showing 0:01 after the ball made contact with Davis.
#play #clock #hail
8 days ago
On the NBC broadcast, it looked like Michigan's Hail Mary attempt against Western Michigan resulted in an incompletion and the clock hitting zero. However, after review, a second was added back on the clock, and Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to JJ Buchanan on the Wolverines' second Hail Mary attempt to win the game 13-12.
After the game, Western Michigan head coach Lance Taylor shared his perspective. Taylor thought the game was won.
"I know when I looked up at the clock, it was past zeros before we touched it," Taylor said. "I knew that they would review it; it was the last play of the game. Because we defended it so well, I wasn't worried or concerned about our guys going out and defending it a second time. Unfortunately, we did not defend it as well the second time."
After Taylor's comments, the Big Ten released a statement and video explaining the decision to put a second back on, which allowed for a final play.
The commissioner of the MAC then released a statement that agreed with the Big Ten's explanation.
#western
After the game, Western Michigan head coach Lance Taylor shared his perspective. Taylor thought the game was won.
"I know when I looked up at the clock, it was past zeros before we touched it," Taylor said. "I knew that they would review it; it was the last play of the game. Because we defended it so well, I wasn't worried or concerned about our guys going out and defending it a second time. Unfortunately, we did not defend it as well the second time."
After Taylor's comments, the Big Ten released a statement and video explaining the decision to put a second back on, which allowed for a final play.
The commissioner of the MAC then released a statement that agreed with the Big Ten's explanation.
#western
8 days ago
It's not often that fans of college football's all-time winningest program rush the field to celebrate a one-point win over a team from the Mid-American Conference.
Then again, there was nothing remotely normal about the way that Michigan beat Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 5.
The No. 16 Wolverines looked to be on the losing end of a monumental upset, with a Bryce Underwood Hail Mary going out of the back of the end zone to seal a 12-7 loss to Western Michigan. After a video review, though, game officials added one second back on the clock.
REQUIRED READING: WMU robbed? Officials add 1 second as Michigan Hail Mary helps Wolverines win
Michigan made the most of the second chance, with Underwood heaving a 47-yard pass that ended up in the hands of teammate JJ Buchanan in the end zone to give the Wolverines a stunning and equally controversial 13-12 victory over the Broncos.
#wolverines #back #zone
Then again, there was nothing remotely normal about the way that Michigan beat Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 5.
The No. 16 Wolverines looked to be on the losing end of a monumental upset, with a Bryce Underwood Hail Mary going out of the back of the end zone to seal a 12-7 loss to Western Michigan. After a video review, though, game officials added one second back on the clock.
REQUIRED READING: WMU robbed? Officials add 1 second as Michigan Hail Mary helps Wolverines win
Michigan made the most of the second chance, with Underwood heaving a 47-yard pass that ended up in the hands of teammate JJ Buchanan in the end zone to give the Wolverines a stunning and equally controversial 13-12 victory over the Broncos.
#wolverines #back #zone
8 days ago
Michigan's fans are facing criticism for their reaction to a controversial win against Western Michigan on Saturday.
The Wolverines pulled off a miracle win on the final play, with Bryce Underwood heaving a Hail Mary pass one play after the game clock appeared to expire. Michigan won 13-12 against the MAC opponent, prompting fans to rush the field — an action that drew resounding criticism.
Michigan had struggled throughout the game, scoring just 7 points before their final drive ended in a controversial touchdown. The game initially appeared over when Underwood threw a Hail Mary attempt through the back on the end zone, but referees put 1 second back on the clock after ruling that it touched a Western Michigan defender who was out of bounds.
Underwood scrambled before heaving to the end zone, where JJ Buchanan came down with the ball.
Michigan's fans stormed onto the field after the win, which the ESPN broadcast called out and many fans online criticized. The Wolverines came into the game as 27.5-point favorites and trailed for much of the game before winning on the game's final play.
#underwood #final #hail
The Wolverines pulled off a miracle win on the final play, with Bryce Underwood heaving a Hail Mary pass one play after the game clock appeared to expire. Michigan won 13-12 against the MAC opponent, prompting fans to rush the field — an action that drew resounding criticism.
Michigan had struggled throughout the game, scoring just 7 points before their final drive ended in a controversial touchdown. The game initially appeared over when Underwood threw a Hail Mary attempt through the back on the end zone, but referees put 1 second back on the clock after ruling that it touched a Western Michigan defender who was out of bounds.
Underwood scrambled before heaving to the end zone, where JJ Buchanan came down with the ball.
Michigan's fans stormed onto the field after the win, which the ESPN broadcast called out and many fans online criticized. The Wolverines came into the game as 27.5-point favorites and trailed for much of the game before winning on the game's final play.
#underwood #final #hail
8 days ago
The play after the controversy in the Western Michigan-Michigan game on Saturday gave the Wolverines a miracle victory in the Big House.
Bryce Underwood threw a long pass that Utah transfer JJ Buchanan somehow corraled as time expired to give the Wolverines a 13-12 victory.
A look at Buchanan's catch for the 47-yard TD.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Sequence of JJ Buchanan's Michigan Miracle touchdown catch
#miracle #catch #House #underwood
Bryce Underwood threw a long pass that Utah transfer JJ Buchanan somehow corraled as time expired to give the Wolverines a 13-12 victory.
A look at Buchanan's catch for the 47-yard TD.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Sequence of JJ Buchanan's Michigan Miracle touchdown catch
#miracle #catch #House #underwood
8 days ago
The Big Ten issued a statement regarding the controversial finish of the Western Michigan-Michigan game in Ann Arbor on Saturday.
The conference said after reviewing replays, there was a second left on the clock when a Western Michigan player, No. 18 Micah Davis, touched the Bryce Underwood Hail Mary after stepping out of bounds in the back of the end zone.
Once the ball was touched by a player who was out of bounds, it was dead.
That was the explanation for how a second was put back on the clock, setting up the Underwood pass caught by JJ Buchanan to give the Wolverines a 13-12 victory, avoiding a massive upset.
Micah Davis is a safety from Dexter, Michigan, who spent two seasons with the Wolverines before transferring to the Broncos.
#touched
The conference said after reviewing replays, there was a second left on the clock when a Western Michigan player, No. 18 Micah Davis, touched the Bryce Underwood Hail Mary after stepping out of bounds in the back of the end zone.
Once the ball was touched by a player who was out of bounds, it was dead.
That was the explanation for how a second was put back on the clock, setting up the Underwood pass caught by JJ Buchanan to give the Wolverines a 13-12 victory, avoiding a massive upset.
Micah Davis is a safety from Dexter, Michigan, who spent two seasons with the Wolverines before transferring to the Broncos.
#touched
8 days ago
Western Michigan football likely has some beef with Michigan – and the refs.
The Wolverines won 13-12 over the Broncos at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, on a last-second Hail Mary pass from quarterback Bryce Underwood to receiver JJ Buchanan. The game had appeared to be over one play before when Underwood's previous Hail Mary attempt sailed out of the end zone with the game clock appearing to have expired, but the officials put one second left on the clock, giving the Wolverines their opportunity to win.
The decision immediately came under scrutiny, with NBC rules ****** yst Terry McAauley questioning how the call was made.
"Our in-set clock is in-synch, is the actual stadium clock, the ball isn't even close to touching a player when it goes to zero," McAauley said. "Now their system, their Hawk-eye system, apparently either had a different synch or whatever and they came up with 1 second when it touched the players. I don't see how that happened, ****** uming our clock is correct."
But if this was found to be the wrong call, can it be reversed?
#clock #second
The Wolverines won 13-12 over the Broncos at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, on a last-second Hail Mary pass from quarterback Bryce Underwood to receiver JJ Buchanan. The game had appeared to be over one play before when Underwood's previous Hail Mary attempt sailed out of the end zone with the game clock appearing to have expired, but the officials put one second left on the clock, giving the Wolverines their opportunity to win.
The decision immediately came under scrutiny, with NBC rules ****** yst Terry McAauley questioning how the call was made.
"Our in-set clock is in-synch, is the actual stadium clock, the ball isn't even close to touching a player when it goes to zero," McAauley said. "Now their system, their Hawk-eye system, apparently either had a different synch or whatever and they came up with 1 second when it touched the players. I don't see how that happened, ****** uming our clock is correct."
But if this was found to be the wrong call, can it be reversed?
#clock #second
8 days ago
Western Michigan football likely has some beef with Michigan – and the refs.
The Wolverines won 13-12 over the Broncos at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, on a last-second Hail Mary pass from quarterback Bryce Underwood to receiver JJ Buchanan. The game had appeared to be over one play before when Underwood's previous Hail Mary attempt sailed out of the end zone with the game clock appearing to have expired, but the officials put one second left on the clock, giving the Wolverines their opportunity to win.
The decision immediately came under scrutiny, with NBC rules ***** yst Terry McAauley questioning how the call was made.
"Our in-set clock is in-synch, is the actual stadium clock, the ball isn't even close to touching a player when it goes to zero," McAauley said. "Now their system, their Hawk-eye system, apparently either had a different synch or whatever and they came up with 1 second when it touched the players. I don't see how that happened, ***** uming our clock is correct."
But if this was found to be the wrong call, can it be reversed?
#clock
The Wolverines won 13-12 over the Broncos at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 9, on a last-second Hail Mary pass from quarterback Bryce Underwood to receiver JJ Buchanan. The game had appeared to be over one play before when Underwood's previous Hail Mary attempt sailed out of the end zone with the game clock appearing to have expired, but the officials put one second left on the clock, giving the Wolverines their opportunity to win.
The decision immediately came under scrutiny, with NBC rules ***** yst Terry McAauley questioning how the call was made.
"Our in-set clock is in-synch, is the actual stadium clock, the ball isn't even close to touching a player when it goes to zero," McAauley said. "Now their system, their Hawk-eye system, apparently either had a different synch or whatever and they came up with 1 second when it touched the players. I don't see how that happened, ***** uming our clock is correct."
But if this was found to be the wrong call, can it be reversed?
#clock
8 days ago
Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor believes the clock was at zero when his team forced Michigan's Hail Mary to fall incomplete.
The No. 16 Wolverines got a second chance at a Hail Mary after officials controversially added a second back onto the clock and made the most of that second when JJ Buchanan caught the pass from Bryce Underwood for a 13-12 win.
WMU appeared to have escaped with a 12-7 upset win after Underwood's pass didn't touch a WMU player who had stepped out of bounds until there was no time remaining on the clock. However, officials ruled after a replay review that there was, somehow, still one second remaining.
After the game, Taylor was asked in his news conference about the play. He was diplomatic and said that it was also an opportunity for his defense.
"I have not seen the clip, several people have mentioned it to me that the game was over. I think one, [MAC commissioner John Steinbrecher] has already reached out. Normally he handles those type of situations and reviews. I thought that the crew tonight did a really nice job handling multiple close calls and review situations. We had several where the spot was questioned and reviewed and those calls went our way the the review went our way. So, listen, I'll let our commissioner and those guys handle it.
#clock #hail #mary #officials
The No. 16 Wolverines got a second chance at a Hail Mary after officials controversially added a second back onto the clock and made the most of that second when JJ Buchanan caught the pass from Bryce Underwood for a 13-12 win.
WMU appeared to have escaped with a 12-7 upset win after Underwood's pass didn't touch a WMU player who had stepped out of bounds until there was no time remaining on the clock. However, officials ruled after a replay review that there was, somehow, still one second remaining.
After the game, Taylor was asked in his news conference about the play. He was diplomatic and said that it was also an opportunity for his defense.
"I have not seen the clip, several people have mentioned it to me that the game was over. I think one, [MAC commissioner John Steinbrecher] has already reached out. Normally he handles those type of situations and reviews. I thought that the crew tonight did a really nice job handling multiple close calls and review situations. We had several where the spot was questioned and reviewed and those calls went our way the the review went our way. So, listen, I'll let our commissioner and those guys handle it.
#clock #hail #mary #officials
8 days ago
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- It had appeared as if Michigan football was dead to rights, about to suffer the same fate as Rutgers, going down against an overmatched foe in Week 1. After all, Western Michigan had the Wolverines' number, and controlled the game in pretty much every way.
The maize and blue needed a touchdown, and it had two Hail Mary attempts to try and get it. The first one went out the back of the end zone, but the second, with one second put on the back on the clock, controversially saw Bryce Underwood connect with wide receiver JJ Buchanan to give the Wolverines a one-point victory.
Social media went crazy in the aftermath. Here are our favorite posts on X (formerly Twitter) reacting to Michigan football's Week 1 win in improbable fashion.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Social media reacts to Michigan's stunning Hail Mary win over WMU
#week #appeared #went #back
The maize and blue needed a touchdown, and it had two Hail Mary attempts to try and get it. The first one went out the back of the end zone, but the second, with one second put on the back on the clock, controversially saw Bryce Underwood connect with wide receiver JJ Buchanan to give the Wolverines a one-point victory.
Social media went crazy in the aftermath. Here are our favorite posts on X (formerly Twitter) reacting to Michigan football's Week 1 win in improbable fashion.
This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Social media reacts to Michigan's stunning Hail Mary win over WMU
#week #appeared #went #back
8 days ago
Michigan narrowly pulled off the victory on Saturday night, defeating Western Michigan by a 13-12 final score on a last-second Hail Mary. Across the board, this was a pretty disappointing game despite the victory.
Here's a look at each position group on the roster with grades for how each of them performed.
Bryce Underwood looked to be in control of the offense on the opening drive, but after that, all the old habits seemed to return with questionable decision-making and some throws that just weren't precise. The worst of it was in the final minutes of the game when he fumbled with the game on the line to allow Western Michigan a chance to run out the clock. However, he made a heck of a throw on the last play of the game to J.J. Buchanan to seal the victory. There's still much to improve, though.
What was expected to be the strongest position group on the team ended up having a rather underwhelming night. It wasn't all their fault (more on that later), but the running backs didn't capitalize on their chances either. Jordan Marshall had just 44 yards on 11 carries. Savion Hiter wasn't all that involved in his first game, getting just six touches. What was expected to be a dominant rushing attack didn't get off to a good start at all, and there's also going to need to be big improvement over the next week.
To be clear, this is JJ Buchanan's A+. He was as advertised coming out of the transfer portal, making some impressive grabs, including the game-winning catch for 47 yards as the clock hit zero. He had six receptions for a total of 126 yards. For the rest of the group, they weren't really asked to do much, with just 12 completions on the night. The lack of a big showing from the passing attack wasn't exactly their fault.
#final
Here's a look at each position group on the roster with grades for how each of them performed.
Bryce Underwood looked to be in control of the offense on the opening drive, but after that, all the old habits seemed to return with questionable decision-making and some throws that just weren't precise. The worst of it was in the final minutes of the game when he fumbled with the game on the line to allow Western Michigan a chance to run out the clock. However, he made a heck of a throw on the last play of the game to J.J. Buchanan to seal the victory. There's still much to improve, though.
What was expected to be the strongest position group on the team ended up having a rather underwhelming night. It wasn't all their fault (more on that later), but the running backs didn't capitalize on their chances either. Jordan Marshall had just 44 yards on 11 carries. Savion Hiter wasn't all that involved in his first game, getting just six touches. What was expected to be a dominant rushing attack didn't get off to a good start at all, and there's also going to need to be big improvement over the next week.
To be clear, this is JJ Buchanan's A+. He was as advertised coming out of the transfer portal, making some impressive grabs, including the game-winning catch for 47 yards as the clock hit zero. He had six receptions for a total of 126 yards. For the rest of the group, they weren't really asked to do much, with just 12 completions on the night. The lack of a big showing from the passing attack wasn't exactly their fault.
#final
8 days ago
Michigan football earned the second chance of a lifetime on Saturday night when a bizarre clock quirk gave the team an extra second to get a walk-off touchdown over Western Michigan at the Big House.
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood hit wide receiver JJ Buchanan with a controversial extra second added to the clock to pull off the come-from-behind victory over the visiting Broncos.
Did Western Michigan get robbed in Michigan loss on second added to clock?
After the dramatic finish, Wolverines fans actually stormed the field to celebrate the win. Yes, they stormed the field after beating... Western Michigan. That actually happened.
Obviously, it was an emotional finish that looked like a loss... but Michigan fans storming the field after beating Western Michigan? Really?
#michigan #clock #extra
Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood hit wide receiver JJ Buchanan with a controversial extra second added to the clock to pull off the come-from-behind victory over the visiting Broncos.
Did Western Michigan get robbed in Michigan loss on second added to clock?
After the dramatic finish, Wolverines fans actually stormed the field to celebrate the win. Yes, they stormed the field after beating... Western Michigan. That actually happened.
Obviously, it was an emotional finish that looked like a loss... but Michigan fans storming the field after beating Western Michigan? Really?
#michigan #clock #extra
8 days ago
The college football world is stunned at what unfolded in Ann Arbor.
Michigan struggled mightily against Western Michigan and the Broncos were on the verge of a major upset Saturday night, and it looked like it happened when the clock struck zero and the Broncos secured a 12-7 victory. However, the officials ruled there was still time on the clock, granting the Wolverines one last chance.
It did so, with Bryce Underwood connecting with JJ Buchanan on a 41-yard Hail Mary touchdown in a miracle finish for the Wolverines.
More: How much did Michigan pay WMU to scare living daylights out of it?
While there was plenty of jubilation for Michigan and no doubt the touchdown counted, many people questioned if the play should have happened in the first place, given it seemed like Michigan ran out of time when it tried a Hail Mary the first time.
#like #happened #touchdown
Michigan struggled mightily against Western Michigan and the Broncos were on the verge of a major upset Saturday night, and it looked like it happened when the clock struck zero and the Broncos secured a 12-7 victory. However, the officials ruled there was still time on the clock, granting the Wolverines one last chance.
It did so, with Bryce Underwood connecting with JJ Buchanan on a 41-yard Hail Mary touchdown in a miracle finish for the Wolverines.
More: How much did Michigan pay WMU to scare living daylights out of it?
While there was plenty of jubilation for Michigan and no doubt the touchdown counted, many people questioned if the play should have happened in the first place, given it seemed like Michigan ran out of time when it tried a Hail Mary the first time.
#like #happened #touchdown
8 days ago
What was looking like a tragedy in Ann Arbor quickly devolved into mania and euphoria, with No. 16 Michigan football earning a miracle win vs. Western Michigan.
After the game appeared over, with a Bryce Underwood desperation heave sailing out of the end zone and the clocks showing zeroes, it seemed as though Lance Taylor's Broncos had earned an incomprehensible 12-7 win. However, officials after review put one second back on the clock, allowing Underwood to connect with JJ Buchanan for a touchdown on the last play of the game, giving Michigan a 13-12 win over WMU.
More: How much did Michigan pay Western Michigan to scare living daylights out of it?
That later led to a rarely seen sight in Michigan Stadium, as Wolverines fans rushed the field to celebrate the victory:
This story will be updated.
#western #lance
After the game appeared over, with a Bryce Underwood desperation heave sailing out of the end zone and the clocks showing zeroes, it seemed as though Lance Taylor's Broncos had earned an incomprehensible 12-7 win. However, officials after review put one second back on the clock, allowing Underwood to connect with JJ Buchanan for a touchdown on the last play of the game, giving Michigan a 13-12 win over WMU.
More: How much did Michigan pay Western Michigan to scare living daylights out of it?
That later led to a rarely seen sight in Michigan Stadium, as Wolverines fans rushed the field to celebrate the victory:
This story will be updated.
#western #lance
8 days ago
The Michigan Wolverines kicked off the Kyle Whittingham era in incredibly interesting fashion, beating the Western Michigan Broncos at home under the lights of Michigan Stadium on a Hail Mary from Bryce Underwood to JJ Buchanan on the final play of the game.
Here is one thing I loved and one thing I hated during Michigan's season opener.
There isn't much to "love" from this game, but Jay Hill and the defensive unit certainly held up its end of the bargain.
There were some great individual performances in this one from the Wolverines' defense. Linebacker Troy Bowles compiled 12 total tackles and two tackles for loss. Edge rusher Dom Nichols racked up nine total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and two quarterback hits. Cornerback Jyaire Hill and safety Chris Bracy also stood out in the secondary, with Bracy totaling nine tackles and Hill adding seven tackles and one tackle for loss.
The Broncos only threw for 89 yards and ran for 132 yards. That's how well Michigan's defense played on Saturday night.
#loss #Broncos #bracy #thing
Here is one thing I loved and one thing I hated during Michigan's season opener.
There isn't much to "love" from this game, but Jay Hill and the defensive unit certainly held up its end of the bargain.
There were some great individual performances in this one from the Wolverines' defense. Linebacker Troy Bowles compiled 12 total tackles and two tackles for loss. Edge rusher Dom Nichols racked up nine total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and two quarterback hits. Cornerback Jyaire Hill and safety Chris Bracy also stood out in the secondary, with Bracy totaling nine tackles and Hill adding seven tackles and one tackle for loss.
The Broncos only threw for 89 yards and ran for 132 yards. That's how well Michigan's defense played on Saturday night.
#loss #Broncos #bracy #thing