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Harbaugh gets big reception as he returns to Michigan
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Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh meets with Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, right, during halftime of a basketball game between Michigan and Illinois in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday. - photo by Associated Press
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — By the time Jim Harbaugh walked onto the court at halftime of the Michigan basketball game, his homecoming had turned into a full-fledged pep rally. "I pledge to you that we will do our very best to carry on the great tradition of Michigan — excellence all across the board," the Wolverines' new football coach said to the cheering crowd at Crisler Center during Tuesday's matinee win against Illinois — in an overtime thriller, naturally. "You know how to make a guy feel at home," Harbaugh yelled, his voice sounding hoarse from a whirlwind few days.
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Tuesday night football sees Bulloch Academy blank Claxton 34-0
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After taking the handoff from quarterback Sam Hubbard, right, Bulloch Academy running back Danye Garvin heads for the goal line for a score in the second quarter against Claxton on Tuesday, Aug. 26. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
The Bulloch Academy Gators made it worth the wait for their fans. The Gators were scheduled to play Claxton Friday, but a torrential downpour caused the two teams to decide to postpone the game until Tuesday evening. With pleasant temperatures in the 70’s the Gators jumped out to a 27-0 halftime lead and went on to defeat Claxton 34-0 to improve to 2-0 on the season. “The biggest obstacle was playing on a Tuesday night,” said Gator coach Aaron Phillips. “You are out of a routine, but we have to be a little better mentally prepared. I thought at times we played well on offense and defense but I didn’t think we were consistent. Hats off to Claxton, but we are going to start playing better teams and we have to be more focused for an entire game.”
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