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White; Faculty Representative: Ketra Armstrong; Advisory Board on Intercollegiate from tipping off against Athletics: Warde Manuel, Ketra Armstrong, Joy Beatty, Rutgers in the Big Ten Taylor Bump, Evan H. Caminker, Sally Churchill, Collin Tournament. Men’s lacrosse DeShaw, Roland P. Kwok, John Montgomery, Laura had just posted a 13-12 win Olsen, Dr. Stephen M. Papadopoulos, Robert Sellers, William Schultz, Alyce Sigler, Stefan Szymanski, over Marquette the day before, in what would be the last completed athletic event for Stephanie Tharp; the 2019-20 academic year. All athletic activities were cancelled, including practices, Director of Athletics: Warde Manuel effective immediately. There would be no March Madness, no spring ball, no chance for EDITORIAL STAFF men’s gymnastics to capture an NCAA championship in front of a home crowd at Crisler Managing Editor: Barbara Cossman; Center. Seven weeks later, on May 4, the Big Ten extended its previously announced Editorial Contributors: Barb Donlan, Steve Kornacki, U-M suspension of all organized team activities through June 1, 2020. Athletics External Communications & PR Staff; Incredibly, 20 of Michigan’s 27 varsity athletic teams saw their season come to Photography: Michigan Photography, Michigan Athletics, a screeching halt. No practice, no games, no team bonding, no chance at trophies. U-M Bentley Historical Library Throughout this issue, you will read first-person accounts from student-athletes and The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affi rmative action coaches of those 20 teams and what that moment was like, being told it was the last employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non- time they’d be together as a complete team and with their seniors. But you’ll also read discrimination and affi rmative action, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. uplifting reflections on resiliency and gratitude, and understanding the bigger picture. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination To the Class of 2020 who did and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, not get their typical Senior Day or TABLE OF CONTENTS creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, commencement, and was unable What’s Inside gender identity, gender expression, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inqui- to take the annual class photo on 2 A Message from Bill Martin ries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional the block M: congratulations to 4 Wrestling Equity and Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Offi ce of Institutional Equi- you all on truly being the Leaders 6 Women’s Basketball ty, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109- & Best! 8 Women’s Golf 1432, 734-763-0235, TTY 734-647-1388. For other University of Michigan information call 734-764-1817. 10 Baseball 12 Women’s Lacrosse MICHIGAN SPORTS PROPERTIES 14 Men’s Tennis General Manager: Ron Melnyk; Account Executives: FEATURING Joshua Belt, Zach Daul, Stephen Schilling; 16 Greg Harden Retirement Tributes Partner Services Coordinators: Camron Brownfield, 20 Softball Jacob Wakai, Jacob Wawro 22 Men’s Basketball FOR SALES INFORMATION 24 Rowing 333 E. 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State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2201 30 Women’s Tennis 32 NBA Hall of Famer Rudy Tomjanovich LEARFIELD IMG COLLEGE President and CEO, Learfield IMG College: Cole Gahagan 36 Men’s Lacrosse 38 Women’s Track & Field LEARFIELD IMG COLLEGE PUBLISHING 40 Men’s Golf Managing Editor: Courtney Birnbaum; Project Editors: Dan Peters, Kristin Pratt; Creative Director: Kristy 42 Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Marques; Vice President: Kirk Phillips; Director, Local/ 44 Water Polo Regional Print Sales: Doug Iler; Directors: Chad Laytham, 32 46 Men’s Track & Field Matt Coy, Jason Crisler; Senior Manager: Jonathan Stark; 48 Kids Go Blue Club Managers: Richard Groves, Clerrinda Queen, Kim Sanders; NBA Hall of Famer Senior Specialist: Sarah Jane Snowden; Specialists: RUDY For questions or feedback on M Magazine, please contact Matt Montavon, Casey Castle, Andrew Campbell, TOMJANOVICH Ryan Cox, Sarah King [email protected]. 1 SUPPORT.MGOBLUE.COM SPRING 20 MAGAZINE A MESSAGE FROM BILL MARTIN Jalen Rose, Bill Martin and Mike Amine presenting Greg with his honorary letter jacket. GREG HARDEN: Our Secret Weapon am often asked what was my most satisfying accomplishment After 26 years on staff with Michigan Athletics, Greg Harden is during my 10 years as AD. Naturally, most would say it was retiring. Yes, we’ve heard it before, and it didn’t seem plausible then. rebuilding Michigan Stadium or Crisler Center or strengthening But it’s real this time and it STILL doesn’t feel possible. For many of Ithe nances. Actually, it was the honor and privilege to work alongside us, Greg has ALWAYS been there — with that mischievous smile and a leadership team of men and women who were talented, hard-working a glint in his eyes, ready with a hug and of course an ear. and committed to Michigan Athletics. Greg Harden was a key member Greg received both his bachelor’s degree and Master’s in Social of our leadership core. Work from Michigan. He has worked with substance abuse, domestic With our mission of providing the resources for student-athlete violence, professional and personal relationship development, success in the classroom and on the eld of competition, Greg Harden, motivation and, of course, counseling. rst and foremost, was all about the student-athlete. He was the “go to” His resume includes such names and entities as the U.S guy for both men and women student-athletes, as well as coaches, for Department of Health and Human Services, the State of Michigan advice and direction. It seemed as if every one of our 800 plus student- Department of Social Services, U-M’s College of Engineering and athletes knew Greg. Attending games or sports banquets, I would Medical School, the Detroit Lions, Dow Chemical Company, Tom watch the kids’ faces light up when they saw Greg and talked with him Brady and Desmond Howard. But there are countless others whose like family. Many student-athletes are indebted to Greg for his wise lives were impacted greatly by Greg, literally countless. counseling at critical times in their lives. His guidance extended to me “G” was first hired by Michigan Athletics as a special advisor to personally for all 10 years. athletic director Joe Roberson from 1994-98 and was then named Director of Athletic Counseling, a role and department he has defined ank you, Greg! in the years since. No one does it alone, but Greg has been the role model, leader and mastermind behind student-athlete counseling, not just in Ann Arbor, but nationally. There is simply no way to adequately address all the lives Greg has impacted. Starting on page 16 of this issue of “M Magazine” you will read first-person thoughts and anecdotes from some of the Bill Martin individuals who were lucky enough to cross Greg’s path over the University of Michigan years.