In a topic that will strike a chord with many of the readers here, I wrote about the fight songs at Michigan and Notre Dame. Determining whether one song is better than another is impossible, but that didn’t stop me from trying.

I also did some digging into the brief acting career of Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard, who appeared on TV shows such as “Hang Time” and “The West Wing.” I spoke to some of the actors on the show to learn more about his time on set.

I had fun writing both of these stories and hope you enjoy reading them!

Michigan vs. Notre Dame: Which school has the better fight song?

A history of Juwan Howard’s acting career

Jude Stamper, 13, was born with a variety of health conditions, including a joint disorder that makes it nearly impossible for him to walk. He joined the Michigan basketball team before last season and attends games, practices, film sessions, and team meals.

Learn more about his relationship with the players and coaches, and the benefits of his association with the team, in my latest story for MLive.

The Michigan men’s basketball team had never started 17-0 — until now. Here are a few of the stories I’ve written recently about the team:

Luke Yaklich, an assistant coach and Michigan’s de facto defensive coordinator, was a social studies teacher and coach at the high school level not too long ago. Here’s a look at his background and the philosophies that have made Michigan one of the best defensive teams in the country.

Michigan point guard Zavier Simpson, recently hailed as the MVP of the Big Ten by an opposing coach, is perhaps the only player in college basketball regularly shooting a running hook shot. Why does he do it? And what makes it so tough to stop? Find out here.

More than any particular drills or schemes, Michigan’s culture deserves credit for the team’s incredible start.