UM: Athletics

Daniel Howes of the Detroit News writes a column profiling UM athletic director David Brandon. “Walking the sidelines of football practice, the newish athletic director is equal parts reporter, analyst and CEO, with just a dollop of big fan on the side. Coach Rich Rodriguez walks over for a brief chat and to share an injury report. Players smile, say hi and you can’t help but wonder if Brandon is having a flash memory of his playing days in the early ’70s under the legendary Bo Schembechler.” [Source]