Wolverines Elon Phoenixes (1-0, 0-0 B1G) The Rage Page (1-0, 0-0 CAA) Volume XVII Issue III The Official Newsletter of the Maize Rage 16 November 2015

Phoenixes’ projected starting line-up: Good evening, Wolverines! Tonight we face the Elon University Phoenixes, who are from 3 Tanner Samson 6’4’’ G somewhere and someplace out East. Fresh off of their victory against University of North Carolina- Charlotte, the Elon team comes wide-eyed and ready to play against the Tanner is a huge bandwagon fan of the Kansas City Wolverines. As we enter into our third home game at Crisler, our team looks ready and Royals. equipped to keep it 100! Brian Dawkins 6’8” F 00 They Call Them the Wanderers: Elon University has never been to the NCAA tournament. His great uncle is former NBA veteran and two time After jumping around from 6 different conferences, Elon has finally decided to settle on the one NBA All Star, Leonard “Truck” Robinson. and only, Colonial Athletic Association. Their only hope is that their new conference appearance 41 Tyler Seibring 6’8” F will bring more students to their arena, or gym, that holds 1,585 people. Both his brother and sister played college at Illinois Wesleyan. Dawkins vs. Dawkins: Brian Dawkins hails from Jacksonville, Florida just over 2,770 miles from our very own Aubrey Dawkins of Palo Alto, California. With little to nothing 1 Luke Eddy 6’1” G in common, Aubrey played 30 games of last year’s season, while Brian was featured in He watches slow motion replays of highlights to read none. Let’s see if Brian can beat his 2.1 PPG average and show his worth this game. players lips. Swoope There it is: Dainan Swoope (#13) broke out onto the Elon team after scoring a staggering 2 Dmitri Thompson 6’4” G 23 points in his debut game against William Peace University. He went 3 for 3 on three points He picked up Eddie Lacy this year in fantasy football. and 6 for 6 on the line. If anyone was wondering, he does still has his Jordans for sale. HC Matt Matheny The Rest of the Phoenixes: Collin Luther (#4), Sam Hershberger (#5), Karolis Kundrotas (#10) He played on Davidson’s football team as quarterback Christian Hairston (#12), Jack Anton (#14), Tony Sabato (#15), Sheldon Eberhardt (#20), and wide receiver, then played basketball for two years. Jack George (#21), Steven Santa Ana (#22), Ryder Bowline (#25), Wes Brewer (#30), Patrick Ryan (#42).

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A Look to the Future: This Friday, Crisler Arena welcomes Xavier, as the Cheers: Be steady and DON’T SPEED UP Wolverines take them on in the Gavitt Games. Xavier beat both Ole Miss Offense: Defense: and Georgia State to make it to the Sweet Sixteen last year, before falling - Here we go Michigan, here we go! - Popcorn (Jump up and down while to 2nd seed Arizona 60-68. Boasting an undefeated season at home last (clap clap) screaming OHHHHH!!) year, Xavier looks to be a serious opponent and test for the Wolverines. - Let’s Go Michigan! (clap, clap, clap - Bounce! Bounce! Pass! (Yell clap clap) “bounce” when the opposition Journey to the Lost City: and the team depart for the lost city of Atlantis on Wednesday the 25th to play Connecticut in the Battle for - Go, Blue, Go! (clap clap clap) dribbles, and “pass” when they pass) Atlantis tournament. Despite contrary belief, the winner of the tournament - Let’s Go Blue! (clap) does not gain ownership of the island resort. Today’s game against Elon - Go Blue! (clap clap) begins the tournament that concludes on Friday the 27th. “A”-BOMB: When Spike Albrecht hits a three, drop back in your seats as if a bomb has violently shaken Crisler Arena. Maui Bound: Aloha Wolverines! Michigan Basketball will return to the Maui invitational in 2017. Buy your plane tickets now and be prepared to get lei’d, as the Wolverine team travels to another tropical locale in one of the premier early season tournament. The Bacari Corner A Tribute to coach Bacari Alexander and his Tweets: Remember: A maize Michigan shirt, a Michigan basketball jersey, or costume is required to sit in the “Hail yeah!!!!!! bleachers. Nov. 14: #restorationcentralmygoodnessanditsonlythebeginning”

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