1996: Michigan 20 Boston College 14

Matt Hasselbeck was BC's quarterback but this game is better known for being played in a monsoon in the second half. My copy of the game has BC's first TD missing but has the replay. It was set up thanks to a fumbled punt by Chuck Winters. Remy Hamilton had a miserable game with 3 missed field goals and a blocked extra point.

Game played on September 21, 1996 in Ann Arbor.

1996 Michigan Wolverines Starting Lineups...

OFFENSE:

Split End - Tai Streets
Left Tackle - Thomas Guynes
Left Guard - Damon Denson
Center - Rod Payne
Right Guard - Zach Adami
Right Tackle - Jon Jansen
Tight End - Jerame Tuman
Flanker - Russell Shaw
Flanker - Charles Woodson
Flanker - Aaron Shea
Quarterback - Brian Griese
Quarterback - Scott Dreisbach
Tailback - Clarence Williams
Tailback - Chris Howard
Fullback - Chris Floyd
Fullback - Mark Campbell

DEFENSE:

Defensive End - David Bowens
Defensive End - Juaquin Feazell
Defensive Tackle - Ben Huff
Middle Guard - Will Carr
Defensive End - Glen Steele
Outside Linebacker - Clint Copenhaver
Outside Linebacker - Mike Elston
Inside Linebacker - Jarrett Irons
Inside Linebacker - Rob Swett
Inside Linebacker - Sam Sword
SS Cornerback - Woody Hankins
WS Cornerback - Charles Woodson
Strong Safety - Marcus Ray
Free Safety - Daydrion Taylor

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[Ooftyman]

One thing I'd like to see Hoke's offense do more of, especially with Denard's occasionally erratic throwing, is to USE THE TIGHT END! There's something lacking in Michigan football without a big, burly TE with soft hands...

[WolverineHistorian]

@Ooftyman I have no doubt that Hoke will use the tight end in the future because it's part of his offense. We've had some great tight ends over the years. My favorite was Bennie Joppru.

[Knightmessenger]

After Michigan stopped BC on 4th down with 2 minutes left, how did BC get the ball back with a minute remaining.

Also didn't Michigan muff a punt deep in their end sometime in the 2nd half? But Michigan intercepted a pass that was tipped by the opposing receiver? Or am I thinking of another game?

[WolverineHistorian]

@Knightmessenger BC got the ball back with a minute remaining because we went 3 and out and the Eagles used all their timeouts.

Like I mentioned in the description, Chuck Winters muffed a punt on the last play of the first quarter giving BC the ball at our own 20 and Hasselbeck threw a touchdown a couple plays later.

[maizenbluenation]

My God Jarret Irons was a monster.

[BluebomberX3]

I never understood why David Bowens left Michigan after leading the team in sacks(I think it was 10 or 10.5). Does anybody know why he left after the 1996 season?

[cdzmo1972]

OMG, that hit Jarrett Irons put on the BC RB at 2:16 was all time!! Layin the hat!!

[cdzmo1972]

how strange that Remy had such an awful game. He wasn't the greatest of all time, but he was usually money.

[Ooftyman]

@WolverineHistorian Absolutely. Joppru was great. I always liked Jerame Tuman. Hahhaha.

[thedarkpoets]

damn michigan had a good defense.



[fishbonebuba]

Man, how good was Jarrett Irons? One of my favorite Wolverines ever. Thanks WH!

[thebonermachination]

@WolverineHistorian WITHOUT QUESTION, TIGHT ENDS ARE TREMENDOUS.

[LetsPlayPC]

What an ugly win. This was definitely not one of Carr's better teams. Badly lacking talent on offense.

[TheZooCrew]

@ahmad312

I hope Funchess turns into more Jermichael Finley and less Tim Massaquoi.

I think we're really going to miss Koger's blocking.