The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Michigan Accomplishments: Started 22 games during his career from 2002‑05, including 20 at outside linebacker and two at defensive end … Tallied 121 career tackles, including 24 tackles for loss, three passes broken up and four forced fumbles … Had his best year in 2003, with career highs in stops (68), tackles for loss (13) and sacks (seven), and was named second‑team All‑Big Ten. Michigan Memory: "Houston wasn't a big‑name team my sophomore year, but that week in practice I ripped a fingernail off from top down. It hurt like crazy, and I told them that Roy Manning should play linebacker that week. "But they said it was going to be me, and I had a sack and a good day, and I just remember feeling like I proved I could battle." Professional Accomplishments: Spent five seasons in the NFL from 2006‑10, including his first four years with the New England Patriots … Started eight games and appeared in 58, occupying a large role on special teams … Notched 112 career tackles, two sacks, one pass broken up and one forced fumble … Ap‑ peared in Super Bowl XLII during 2007 season, making three tackles in a 17‑14 loss to the New York Giants. Education: Graduated with a degree in general studies, with minors in film and video, and African‑American studies. Family: Has four kids, son P.J., and daughters Daylee, Demi and Paris. The Pierre Woods File Woods — seen here with son P.J., and daughters Daylee, Demi and Paris — is grateful for his U-M experience. PHOTO COURTESY PIERRE WOODS