1996 Michigan Wolverines football team
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The 1996 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan
in the 1996 college football season
. The team's head coach was Lloyd Carr
. The Wolverines played their home games at Michigan Stadium
. That year Michigan Wolverines football
competed in the Big Ten Conference
in almost all intercollegiate sports including men's college football
. The 1996 Wolverines finished the season with a 8–4 record (5–3 in the Big Ten) and lost 17–14 to the Alabama Crimson Tide
in the 1997 Outback Bowl
. The team was ranked #20 in both the final coaches and AP polls.
tied the school record of 12 single-game receptions
set in 1958 by Brad Myers and broken in 2001 by Marquise Walker
. Remy Hamilton
, set the school record for consecutive field goals made (14). The closest challenger in Michigan Wolverines football
history has made 9 consecutive (K.C. Lopata, 2007). The streak fell one short of Vlade Janakievski
's Big Ten record set in 1979–80. Hamilton concluded his career with the 1st (25, 1994), 2nd (19, 1995) and 3rd (18, 1996) highest single-season field goal totals in Michigan history, but Garrett Rivas
has tied him for second twice (2005 & 2006). Mike Gillette had previously held the record with 18 in 1988. The 25 continues to be the Big Ten record. Hamilton also established the Michigan career field goals made record (63), which Rivas has since surpassed by one. Gillette had totaled 57 in his career ending in 1988. Hamilton fell two shy of the Big Ten record by Todd Gregoire.
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 1996 college football season
1996 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 1996 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with the Florida Gators crowned National Champions, but not as unanimously as the Bowl Alliance would have hoped....
. 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...
. That year Michigan Wolverines football
Michigan Wolverines football
The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Michigan has the most all-time wins and the highest winning percentage in college football history...
competed in the Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
in almost all intercollegiate sports including men's college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
. The 1996 Wolverines finished the season with a 8–4 record (5–3 in the Big Ten) and lost 17–14 to the Alabama Crimson Tide
1996 Alabama Crimson Tide football team
The 1996 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama for the 1996–97 college football season, competing in the Western Division in the Southeastern Conference. Gene Stallings led the Crimson Tide to a 10–3 record in his final year with the program...
in the 1997 Outback Bowl
1997 Outback Bowl
The 1997 Outback Bowl, part of the 1996 bowl game season, took place on January 1, 1997, at Houlihan's Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The competing teams were the Alabama Crimson Tide, representing the Southeastern Conference , and the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference...
. The team was ranked #20 in both the final coaches and AP polls.
Schedule
Purdue
Statistical achievements
On October 5, Tai StreetsTai Streets
Tai Streets is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League . He was selected with the second pick of the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the Detroit Lions in 2004. He was the leading receiver for the...
tied the school record of 12 single-game receptions
Reception (American football)
In American football, a reception is part of a play in which a forward pass from behind the line of scrimmage is received by a player in bounds, who, after the catch, proceeds to either score a touchdown or be downed. Yards gained from the receiving play are credited to the player as receiving...
set in 1958 by Brad Myers and broken in 2001 by Marquise Walker
Marquise Walker
Marquise Walker is a former professional American football wide receiver and punt returner who signed to play in the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan where he set many of the school's receiving records and became an 2001 College Football...
. Remy Hamilton
Remy Hamilton
Remy Martin Hamilton is an American football kicker who played in the National Football League and Arena Football League . In college, he was an All-American for the Michigan Wolverines football team. As a professional, he played for the Detroit Lions of the NFL in addition to exhibition and...
, set the school record for consecutive field goals made (14). The closest challenger in Michigan Wolverines football
Michigan Wolverines football
The Michigan Wolverines football program represents the University of Michigan in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Michigan has the most all-time wins and the highest winning percentage in college football history...
history has made 9 consecutive (K.C. Lopata, 2007). The streak fell one short of Vlade Janakievski
Vlade Janakievski
Vlade Janakievski is a former American football placekicker for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a walk-on player from the soccer team who handled the placekicking duties for the Buckeyes in the 1977-1980 seasons....
's Big Ten record set in 1979–80. Hamilton concluded his career with the 1st (25, 1994), 2nd (19, 1995) and 3rd (18, 1996) highest single-season field goal totals in Michigan history, but Garrett Rivas
Garrett Rivas
-College career:As a freshman for the 2003 Wolverines, he was the regular kicker for the team from the start, making four point after touchdowns in the first game of the season...
has tied him for second twice (2005 & 2006). Mike Gillette had previously held the record with 18 in 1988. The 25 continues to be the Big Ten record. Hamilton also established the Michigan career field goals made record (63), which Rivas has since surpassed by one. Gillette had totaled 57 in his career ending in 1988. Hamilton fell two shy of the Big Ten record by Todd Gregoire.
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...
, 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... - All-Americans: Rod Payne, Jarrett Irons, William Carr, 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...
- All-Conference: Jarret Irons, Rod Payne, David BowensDavid BowensDavid Walter Bowens is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
, William Carr, Damon DensonDamon DensonDamon Michael Denson is a preacher, motivational speaker, writer and former American football guard in the National Football League .-Early life and history:...
, Marcus RayMarcus RayMarcus Kenyon Ray is an American football coach and former player in the United States. In college, he played for the Michigan Wolverines football team and was a member of the 1997 squad that won a national championship. Ray played professionally in the National Football League for the Oakland...
, Jerame TumanJerame TumanJerame Dean Tuman is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan....
, Charles Woodson - Most Valuable Player: Rod Payne
- Meyer Morton Award: Damon Denson
- John Maulbetsch Award: Charles Woodson
- Frederick Matthei 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...
- Arthur Robinson Scholarship Award: Brian GrieseBrian GrieseBrian David Griese is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played high school football at Christopher Columbus High School and later college football at Michigan....
- Dick Katcher Award: William Carr
- Hugh Rader Jr. Award: Rod Payne
- Robert P. Ufer Award: Damon Denson
- 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, 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, Stan ParrishStan ParrishStan Parrish is an American football coach and former player. Most recently, he was the head coach at Ball State University from 2009 to 2010. Parrish was previously head coach at Wabash College, Marshall University and Kansas State University. He has been an offensive coordinator at Ball State... - Trainer: Paul Schmidt
- Managers: Jason Armstrong, Rob Avin, Adam Bahr, Patrick Bolger, Adam Clous, Joe Datz, Jared Drinkwater, Michael Levine, Eddie Magnus, Mike Sajdak, Tibor Tuske, Mike Youtan