The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? overtime 34-31, but if I don't sack and strip [MSU quarterback] Drew Stanton when they're driving, we lose that game. "I made some big plays, but the next week, I'm on the bench and the guy playing instead of me — Prescott Burgess, who I love and call a friend — he's in there late against Minne- sota. He's tired, he makes a mistake, and Gary Russell runs 61 yards late in the fourth quarter. They kick a field goal and we lose. "I never understood what I did that made my coaches say, 'We can't depend on him. He's a bad person. A bad player.' And that really upset me because I think I'm a good person, and I was a really good player." Woods would not allow his on- field struggles to stand in the way of earning his degree, though, donning the cap and gown at a December 2005 ceremony, much to the delight of his mother. "I'm proud of my career," he said. "I'm thankful to Coach Carr for giv- ing me the opportunity. I met Bo Schembechler. "Without all the people at Michi- gan and the chance to go to there, I wouldn't be the Pierre Woods I am today." Woods is also pleased he jump- started a Glenville football program that has since sent 79 alums to Divi- sion I schools on scholarship. "I was the first guy to go to a major school, a Big Ten school like Michi- gan," he said. "I was really the one that started the pipeline to Glenville and put the school on the map." ❏ 1-800-421-7751 • www.TheWolverineOnDemand.com Michigan Golf Portable Hitting Mat • Ideal for driving and chipping • Removable tee that also accepts wooden tees • Variety of holes and positions to choose from • Perfect for left and right handed golfers • Cups to hold balls and tees • Convenient handle for carrying • Heavy duty base and turf • Stays in place — anchor mat in four corners with tees • Saves lawn from divots • Officially licensed Michigan Wolverine colors and logos • Size: 20" x 17" $ 47 95 + FREE S&H