1995 Michigan Wolverines football team
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The 1995 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan
in the 1995 college football season
. The team's head coach was Lloyd Carr
. The Wolverines played their home games at Michigan Stadium
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ended a streak of 19 consecutive wins in the series.
Tim Biakabutuka
set the following records: single-season rushing attempts (303), eclipsing Jamie Morris
' eight year old record and broken five years later by Anthony Thomas
; and single-season rushing yards (1818), also eclipsing an eight year old record by Morris, but currently still standing. His November 25th single-game 313-yard performance in the Michigan - Ohio State football rivalry game remains second to Ron Johnson's 347-yard 1967 performance.
Mercury Hayes
had a 7-reception 179-yard performance culminating in a game-winning, fourth down, time expired 15-yard touchdown
catch on August 26, 1995 from Scott Dreisbach
to seal an 18–17 win in Michigan's greatest comeback, a record that stood for eight years until 2003, when the Wolverines pulled off a 21-point comeback against Minnesota.
Dreisbach's 52-pass attempts
surpassed the school record by Dick Vidmer
of 47 set in 1967. The 372 yards gained broke Todd Collins' 1994 record of 352. Tom Brady
would surpass the both records in 1998. Later in the season against Michingan State, Dreisbach became 9th Michigan passer to accumulate 4 touchdown passes in a game, a record which has been matched but not broken. The reception was recorded against University of Virginia Cavaliers
defensive back
s Ronde Barber
and Paul London in the Pigskin Classic
to complete what was at the time the largest comeback in Michigan Football history (17 points) in Lloyd Carr
's coaching debut. The game constituted one of the two wildest finishes in Michigan Football history according to ESPN
.
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in the 1995 college football season
1995 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1995 NCAA Division I-A football season was the first year of the Bowl Alliance and was a relatively calm year compared to the early 1990s.Tom Osborne led Nebraska to its second straight national title with a victory over Florida in the Fiesta Bowl....
. The team's head coach was Lloyd Carr
Lloyd Carr
Lloyd H. Carr is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Michigan from 1995 through the 2007 season. Under Carr, the Wolverines compiled a record of 122–40 and won or shared five Big Ten Conference titles...
. The Wolverines played their home games at Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium, nicknamed "The Big House," is the football stadium for the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan Stadium was built in 1927 at a cost of $950,000 and had an original capacity of 72,000. Before playing football at the stadium, the Wolverines played on Ferry Field...
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Schedule
Statistical achievements
The team earned the fifth of six 1990s Big Ten rushing defense statistical championships for all games by holding opponents to 93.2 yards per game. The team also earned the fifth of five consecutive and six 1990s Big Ten rushing defense statistical championships for conference games by holding opponents to 88.1 yards per game. The team led the conference in total defense for conference games (314.5) and all games (284.8). The loss against Northwestern1995 Northwestern Wildcats football team
The 1995 Northwestern Wildcats football team represented Northwestern University in the 1995 NCAA Division I-A college football season.-Season:...
ended a streak of 19 consecutive wins in the series.
Tim Biakabutuka
Tim Biakabutuka
Tshimanga "Tim" Biakabutuka is a former American football running back for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL from 1996 to 2001.-College career at Michigan:...
set the following records: single-season rushing attempts (303), eclipsing Jamie Morris
Jamie Morris
James Walter "Jamie" Morris is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and a record-setting running back in college for the University of Michigan Wolverines...
' eight year old record and broken five years later by Anthony Thomas
Anthony Thomas (American football)
Anthony Jermaine Thomas is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the running backs coach at at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Thomas was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
; and single-season rushing yards (1818), also eclipsing an eight year old record by Morris, but currently still standing. His November 25th single-game 313-yard performance in the Michigan - Ohio State football rivalry game remains second to Ron Johnson's 347-yard 1967 performance.
Mercury Hayes
Mercury Hayes
Mercury Wayne Hayes is a former professional American football and Canadian football wide receiver, kickoff returner, and punt returner. He has played in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons, and he has played in the Canadian Football League for the...
had a 7-reception 179-yard performance culminating in a game-winning, fourth down, time expired 15-yard touchdown
Touchdown
A touchdown is a means of scoring in American and Canadian football. Whether running, passing, returning a kickoff or punt, or recovering a turnover, a team scores a touchdown by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone.-Description:...
catch on August 26, 1995 from Scott Dreisbach
Scott Dreisbach
Scott Dreisbach is a former American football quarterback who last played for the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League...
to seal an 18–17 win in Michigan's greatest comeback, a record that stood for eight years until 2003, when the Wolverines pulled off a 21-point comeback against Minnesota.
Dreisbach's 52-pass attempts
Forward pass
In several forms of football a forward pass is when the ball is thrown in the direction that the offensive team is trying to move, towards the defensive team's goal line...
surpassed the school record by Dick Vidmer
Dick Vidmer
Richard F. "Dick" Vidmer was an American football player who played quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines football teams from 1965 to 1967....
of 47 set in 1967. The 372 yards gained broke Todd Collins' 1994 record of 352. Tom Brady
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick "Tom" Brady, Jr. is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.He has played in four Super Bowls,...
would surpass the both records in 1998. Later in the season against Michingan State, Dreisbach became 9th Michigan passer to accumulate 4 touchdown passes in a game, a record which has been matched but not broken. The reception was recorded against University of Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers
The Virginia Cavaliers, also known as Wahoos or Hoos, are the athletic teams officially representing the University of Virginia in college sports. The Cavaliers compete in 25 NCAA Division I varsity sports and are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
defensive back
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
s Ronde Barber
Ronde Barber
Jamael Orondé "Rondé" Barber is an American football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
and Paul London in the Pigskin Classic
Pigskin Classic
The Pigskin Classic was a season-opening college football game played at Anaheim Stadium from 1990 until 1994, and continued from 1995-2002 at various stadiums. It was initially created as a west-coast counterpart of the Kickoff Classic and hosted by the National Association of Collegiate Directors...
to complete what was at the time the largest comeback in Michigan Football history (17 points) in Lloyd Carr
Lloyd Carr
Lloyd H. Carr is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Michigan from 1995 through the 2007 season. Under Carr, the Wolverines compiled a record of 122–40 and won or shared five Big Ten Conference titles...
's coaching debut. The game constituted one of the two wildest finishes in Michigan Football history according to ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
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Awards and honors
- Co-captains: Jarrett IronsJarrett IronsJarrett Irons is a former All-American linebacker who played for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team from 1993-1996. A native of The Woodlands, Texas, Irons was twice selected to the All Big Ten Conference team and was a team co-captain in 1995 and 1996...
, Joe Marinaro - All-Americans: Jason HornJason HornJason Horn is a former All-American defensive tackle who played for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 1992 to 1995. Horn grew up on a farm near Lafayette, Indiana, and joined the Wolverines in 1992. Horn played in 48 games over four years at the University of Michigan, compiling 169...
, Jon RunyanJon RunyanJon Daniel Runyan is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League, where he played for fourteen seasons. He was a participant in the 2003 Pro Bowl following the 2002 NFL season... - All-Conference: Jason Horn, Jarrett Irons, Jon Runyan, Clarence Thompson, Charles WoodsonCharles WoodsonCharles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
, Rod PayneRod PayneRod Payne is a former professional American football center who was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He is also a former All-American center who played for the University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines football team from 1993-1996. He won a Super Bowl with the... - Most Valuable Player: Tshimanga Biakabutuka
- Meyer Morton Award: Jarrett Irons
- Meyer Morton Award: Jay RiemersmaJay RiemersmaAllen Jay Riemersma is a former American football tight end. He played for the University of Michigan from 1994 to 1995. He next played nine seasons in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers . In 2007, he accepted a position as the regional director of the Family Research...
- John Maulbetsch Award: Jon JansenJon JansenJonathan Ward Jansen is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
- Frederick Matthei Award: Jarrett Irons
- Arthur Robinson Scholarship Award: Jay Riemersma
- Dick Katcher Award: Jason Horn
- Hugh Rader Jr. Award: Joe Marinaro
- Robert P. Ufer Award: Jason Carr
- Roger Zatkoff Award: Jarrett Irons
Coaching staff
- Head coach: Lloyd CarrLloyd CarrLloyd H. Carr is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Michigan from 1995 through the 2007 season. Under Carr, the Wolverines compiled a record of 122–40 and won or shared five Big Ten Conference titles...
- Assistant coaches: Vance BedfordVance BedfordVance Juano Bedford is an American football coach currently serving as defensive coordinator at the University of Louisville. He has most recently served as defensive back coach at the University of Florida under Urban Meyer. He previously served as defensive backs coach under Lloyd Carr at the...
, Erik Campbell, Kit Cartwright, Mike DeBordMike DeBord-External links:*...
, Jim HerrmannJim HerrmannJim Herrmann is an American football coach. He is currently the linebackers coach for the New York Giants of the National Football League.-College coaching career:...
, Brady HokeBrady HokeBrady Hoke is the head football coach at the University of Michigan. He is in his first season. He grew up in Ohio and attended Ball State University where he played linebacker from 1977 to 1980...
, Fred JacksonFred Jackson (American football coach)Fred Jackson is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the running backs coach at the University of Michigan and is the longest tenured member of the Michigan Wolverines football coaching staff, having been with the program since 1992. Jackson has served on the staffs of...
, Greg MattisonGreg MattisonGreg Mattison is an American football coach and former player in the United States. He is the current defensive coordinator for the University of Michigan football team....
, Bobby Morrison - Trainer: Paul Schmidt
- Managers: Jason Armstrong, Joe Allore, Adam Clous, Patrick Bolger, Jared Drinkwater, Michael Levine, Joel Gerring, Ed Magnus, Sami Samaha, Tibor Tuske