by johnubacon | Aug 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hello, Loyal Readers! AS Mark Twain would say, “Rumors of my death have been exaggerated.” But two books in one year will do that. The first of them, Playing Hurt: My Journey from Despair to Hope, which is John Saunders’ memoir of facing abuse,...
by johnubacon | Apr 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Dear Loyal Readers, Thanks for your patience! As you might know, I’m buried deep in the Writer’s Cave these days, finishing not one but two books. The first I wrote with ESPN’s late John Saunders, titled Playing Hurt: My Journey from Hope to Despair,...
by johnubacon | Apr 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
This week, Michigan hockey coach Gordon “Red” Berenson announced he was retiring after 33 years behind the bench. He leaves behind the greatest legacy in Michigan hockey’s long and enviable tradition – but it all hinged on a couple lucky moments that changed the...
by johnubacon | Mar 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
The first part of this story, you probably know. The Michigan men’s basketball stunk so badly in January, just about everyone figured they’d never get to the NCAA tournament in March. They had some talent, but they were one-dimensional: all offense and no defense....
by johnubacon | Mar 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Michigan men’s basketball team just finished one of the craziest seasons in program history. After a sluggish start, the Wolverines were in danger of not only missing the NCAA tournament, but even the second-rate National Invitational Tournament. When Michigan...
