2004 Michigan Wolverines football team
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The 2004 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan
in the 2004 college football season
. The team's head football coach was Lloyd Carr
. The Wolverines played their home games at Michigan Stadium
. The team won its second consecutive Big Ten Championships.
surpassed Anthony Carter's 22-year-old career conference record of 37 touchdown
receptions
by totaling 39, which continues to be the conference record. He tied the NCAA record with three 1000-receiving yard seasons.
Mike Hart was the Big Ten rushing individual statistical champion (151.8 yards per conference games and 121.2 yards per game). Braylon Edwards
was the Big Ten receiving statistical champion for all games with 8.1 receptions
per contest, but Purdue's Taylor Stubblefield
won the title for conference games. Edwards swept the yardage titles with 110.8 per game and 108.9 per conference game.
Hart set the current school record for single-season 200-yard games (3), surpassing five predecessors with 2 each. Braylon Edwards set numerous school records: single-season receptions (97), surpassing Marquise Walker
's 86 from 2001; single-season receiving yards (1330), surpassing Walker's 1143; career receptions (252), surpassing Walker's 176; career yards (3541) surpassing Anthony Carter
's 3076 set in 1982; career touchdown receptions (39), surpassing Carter's 37; consecutive games with a reception (38), surpassing Walker's 32; consecutive 100-yard reception games (4 tying his own record from the prior year), surpassing Desmond Howard
, Carter and Marcus Knight
who all had 3 in various seasons. Only consecutive 100-yard games has been surpassed (by Mario Manningham
in 2007). Chad Henne
tied Elvis Grbac
's 1991 single-season record of 25 touchdown passes.
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 2004 college football season
2004 NCAA Division I-A football season
The 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season ended with several undefeated teams vying for a spot in the national title game, triggering controversy. In the 2003 season, no team finished the regular season unbeaten, and five teams finished the season with one loss...
. The team's head football 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...
. The team won its second consecutive Big Ten Championships.
Schedule
Statistical achievements
Braylon EdwardsBraylon Edwards
-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
surpassed Anthony Carter's 22-year-old career conference record of 37 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:...
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...
by totaling 39, which continues to be the conference record. He tied the NCAA record with three 1000-receiving yard seasons.
Mike Hart was the Big Ten rushing individual statistical champion (151.8 yards per conference games and 121.2 yards per game). Braylon Edwards
Braylon Edwards
-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
was the Big Ten receiving statistical champion for all games with 8.1 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...
per contest, but Purdue's Taylor Stubblefield
Taylor Stubblefield
Taylor Evans Stubblefield is a former American football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers and St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He left Purdue owning the most receptions in NCAA history. Stubblefield is currently a wide receivers coach at Central Michigan University. A...
won the title for conference games. Edwards swept the yardage titles with 110.8 per game and 108.9 per conference game.
Hart set the current school record for single-season 200-yard games (3), surpassing five predecessors with 2 each. Braylon Edwards set numerous school records: single-season receptions (97), surpassing 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...
's 86 from 2001; single-season receiving yards (1330), surpassing Walker's 1143; career receptions (252), surpassing Walker's 176; career yards (3541) surpassing Anthony Carter
Anthony Carter
Anthony Bernard Carter is an American professional basketball player who last played for the New York Knicks.-Early life:...
's 3076 set in 1982; career touchdown receptions (39), surpassing Carter's 37; consecutive games with a reception (38), surpassing Walker's 32; consecutive 100-yard reception games (4 tying his own record from the prior year), surpassing Desmond Howard
Desmond Howard
Desmond Kevin Howard is a former NFL wide receiver, punt returner, and kickoff returner.He played football for the University of Michigan from 1989–1991 and won the Heisman Trophy in 1991...
, Carter and Marcus Knight
Marcus Knight
Marcus Knight is a former National Football League wide receiver/kick returner for the Oakland Raiders and a former Arena Football League wide receiver/defensive back for the Columbus Destroyers....
who all had 3 in various seasons. Only consecutive 100-yard games has been surpassed (by Mario Manningham
Mario Manningham
Mario Cashmere Manningham is an American football wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Giants in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
in 2007). Chad Henne
Chad Henne
Chad Steven Henne is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.He graduated from Wilson Senior High School and attended the University of Michigan...
tied Elvis Grbac
Elvis Grbac
Elvis M. Grbac is a retired American football quarterback who played in the NFL. During his career he was a starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, the Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens...
's 1991 single-season record of 25 touchdown passes.
Starting lineup offense
- Wide Receiver: Braylon EdwardsBraylon Edwards-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
- Left Tackle: Adam Stevanich, Mike Kolodziej
- Left Guard: David BaasDavid BaasDavid Andrew Baas is an American football Guard/Center for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
, Leo Henige, Rueben RileyRueben RileyRueben Joseph Riley, Jr. is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2007... - Center: Mark Bihl, David BaasDavid BaasDavid Andrew Baas is an American football Guard/Center for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
- Right Guard: Matt LentzMatt LentzMatt Lentz is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
- Right Tackle: Mike Kolodziej, Jake LongJake LongJake Edward Long is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Dolphins first overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan...
- Tight End: Tim MassaquoiTim MassaquoiArnold Timothy Massaquoi is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan...
, Tyler EckerTyler EckerTyler Rand Ecker is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.-Washington Redskins:... - Flanker: Jason AvantJason AvantJason Raye Avant is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan....
, Steve BreastonSteve BreastonSteven William Breaston is an American football wide receiver and punt returner for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
, Germaine Gonzalez - Quarterback: Chad HenneChad HenneChad Steven Henne is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.He graduated from Wilson Senior High School and attended the University of Michigan...
- Tailback: David Underwood, Jerome JacksonJerome JacksonJerome Alexander Terrell Jackson is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. After Jackson graduated from the University of Michigan, he was not selected in the 2007 NFL draft...
, Mike Hart - Fullback: Kevin DudleyKevin DudleyKevin Dudley is an American football fullback currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Michigan.-Early years:...
Awards and honors
The individuals in the sections below earned recognition for meritorious performances.National
- All-Americans: David BaasDavid BaasDavid Andrew Baas is an American football Guard/Center for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
, Braylon EdwardsBraylon Edwards-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
, Marlin JacksonMarlin Jackson-Indianapolis Colts:Jackson was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 29th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft. As an NFL rookie he had 52 tackles and one interception. Marlin played mostly in passing situations with one start in 15 games. In his second season, he had 82 tackles and 1...
, Ernest ShazorErnest ShazorErnest Haskel Shazor is a former American football safety. He played for the University of Michigan from 2002 to 2004 and was a first-team All-American in 2004... - Academic All-American: Adam Finley (second team)
- Fred Biletnikoff AwardFred Biletnikoff AwardThe Fred Biletnikoff Award has been presented since 1994 to America's top college football receiver by the TQC Foundation, Inc. , an independent not-for-profit organization which created the award in 1994 and has sponsored it since...
: Edwards - Paul Warfield Trophy: Edwards
- Rimington Trophy: Baas
Conference
- Big Ten Football MVPChicago Tribune Silver FootballThe Chicago Tribune Silver Football is awarded by the Chicago Tribune to the college football player determined to be the best player from the Big Ten Conference. The award has been presented annually since 1924, when Red Grange of Illinois was the award's first recipient.The winner of the Silver...
: Braylon Edwards - All-Conference: David BaasDavid BaasDavid Andrew Baas is an American football Guard/Center for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
, Braylon EdwardsBraylon Edwards-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
, Mike Hart, Matt LentzMatt LentzMatt Lentz is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
, Adam StenavichAdam StenavichAdam Walter Stenavich is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a Free Agent. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
, Tim MassaquoiTim MassaquoiArnold Timothy Massaquoi is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan...
, Gabe Watson, Marlin JacksonMarlin Jackson-Indianapolis Colts:Jackson was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 29th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft. As an NFL rookie he had 52 tackles and one interception. Marlin played mostly in passing situations with one start in 15 games. In his second season, he had 82 tackles and 1...
, Ernest ShazorErnest ShazorErnest Haskel Shazor is a former American football safety. He played for the University of Michigan from 2002 to 2004 and was a first-team All-American in 2004... - Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year: Edwards
- Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year: Baas
- Big Ten Freshman of the Year: Mike Hart
Team
- Captains: David BaasDavid BaasDavid Andrew Baas is an American football Guard/Center for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
, Marlin JacksonMarlin Jackson-Indianapolis Colts:Jackson was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 29th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft. As an NFL rookie he had 52 tackles and one interception. Marlin played mostly in passing situations with one start in 15 games. In his second season, he had 82 tackles and 1... - Most Valuable Player: Braylon EdwardsBraylon Edwards-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
- Meyer Morton Award: Braylon EdwardsBraylon Edwards-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
- John Maulbetsch Award: Jake LongJake LongJake Edward Long is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Dolphins first overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan...
- Frederick Matthei Award: Jason AvantJason AvantJason Raye Avant is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan....
- Dick Katcher Award: LaMarr Woodley
- Arthur Robinson Scholarship Award: Adam Finley; Matt Studenski
- Hugh Rader Jr. Award: David BaasDavid BaasDavid Andrew Baas is an American football Guard/Center for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
- Robert P. Ufer Award: Kevin DudleyKevin DudleyKevin Dudley is an American football fullback currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Michigan.-Early years:...
- Roger Zatkoff Award: Roy ManningRoy ManningLee Roy Manning, Jr. is an American football coach and former player in the United States. He played linebacker in the National Football League. Manning was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He also played for the Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills,...
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: Erick Campbell, Mike DeBordMike DeBord-External links:*...
, Ron EnglishRon English (American football)-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:...
, 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...
, Scot Loeffler, Terry MaloneTerry MaloneTerry Malone is the current tight ends coach for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. Prior to the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season, Malone had been the offensive coordinator for the Michigan Wolverines football team...
, Andy Moeller, Bill SheridanBill SheridanBill Sheridan is an American football coach who is currently the inside linebackers coach for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was a coach for a number of college teams, including Notre Dame and Michigan State. From 2005 to 2008 he was the linebackers coach for the New York... - Trainer: Paul Schmidt
- Managers: Brandon Greer (senior manager), Jeff Clancy (senior manager), Joe Ament, Kule Bassman Bob Belke Tom Bellen, Adam Borson, Cody Cedja, Noah Goodman Moe Maczko, Darin Ottaviani, Alex Rust, Brad Rosenwasser, Mark Stasik
External links
- 2004 Football Team -- Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan Athletics History
- 2004 Michigan at NCAA.org
- 2004 statistics at ESPN.comESPN.comESPN.com is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc. Since launching in 1995 as ESPNet.SportsZone.com, the website has developed numerous sections including: Page 2, SportsNation, ESPN 3.com, ESPN Motion, My ESPN, ESPN Sports Travel, ESPN Video Games, ESPN Insider, ESPN.com's...