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- noun Plural form of
Wolverine .
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Examples
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He set the school all-time records with 1,015 carries for 5,040 yards (5.0 average) and finished third in Wolverines history with 41 touchdowns on the ground.
Best after McFadden? RB contenders aplenty in NFL draft 2008
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His 811 rushing attempts broke the old school career-record of 809 by Morris and only Wheatley (47) had more touchdowns rushing in Wolverines history ...
USATODAY.com 2005
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Some movie publicists tell me that Thursday is the 25th anniversary of an important movie, "Red Dawn," which depicts a Soviet Communist invasion of America and a band of American teens -- the "Wolverines" -- who heroically fight them off.
Latest Articles 2009
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In his job interview with San Diego State, he told his future boss that being the coach of the Wolverines was his "dream job."
Jon Kerr: Michigan Proves Provincialism Matters Most Jon Kerr 2011
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But the Wolverines were awfully sluggish in the final 30 minutes, squandering a first-and-goal from the 3 when Garrett Rivas missed a 23-yard field goal wide left.
USATODAY.com - College Football - Michigan vs. Minnesota 2006
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It marked the fourth time that Michigan (6-1, 3-0) has won by three points or less, although the only loss for the Wolverines was a 25-23 defeat at Notre Dame.
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It marked the fourth time that Michigan (6-1, 3-0) has won by three points or less, although the only loss for the Wolverines was a 25-23 defeat at Notre Dame.
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His mom went to Michigan, and the Wolverines are the obvious team to beat.
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The demoralizing loss to the Wolverines was the catalyst for some drastic changes.
USATODAY.com - Paterno critics quieted by Penn State's rebound 2001
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Again, I prefer Michigan's pair to Penn State's Thompson and Casey, but that doesn't mean I think the Wolverines are the better team.
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