Martin

Mike Martin puts up 500lb. on the bench at Barwis Methods.  Pretty amazing...

http://youtu.be/TTRfMMbNQHE

EDIT: not sure why the embed didn't work, but I posted the link instead.

The team awards were handed out tonight and I know you're all probably shocked but Denard won the Bo Schembechler Most Valuable Player of the Year Award for the second year in a row.

Other winners:

Dr. Arthur D. Robinson Scholarship Award (Leading Senior Scholar): Will Heininger

Hugh R. Rader Memorial Award (Top Offensive Lineman): David Molk

Roger Zakoff Award (Best LB): Kenny Demens

 Robert P. Ufer Bequest (Senior who has demonstrated the most enthusiasm and love for Michigan): Split between Ryan Van Bergen and Kevin Koger

Richard Katcher Award (Best DL): Mike Martin

I just want to give another shout out to the Senior class who dealt with so much and fought through it all. This team wouldn't be where it is today if it wasn't for those guys. They're true Michigan Men.

Link:http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1306239

Notes on injuries:

• Martin and Mouton practiced all week and are ready to go.
• Mike Shaw is cleared and ready to go
• Lewan won't start, but has been cleared and is ready

From Rittenberg's article on ESPN about the top performers in the weight room in the Big Ten.

Michigan DT Mike Martin 6-2, 294, Jr., Redford, Mich.

• Bench-presses 505 pounds, squats 700 pounds
• Power cleans 430 pounds, hang cleans 475 pounds
• Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds
• Strength coach Mike Barwis says: "Mike is an absolute warrior. He has a never quit attitude and is a natural born leader. He is one of the most impressive physical specimens I have ever seen."

Michigan C David Molk 6-2, 270, Jr., Lemont, Ill.

• Bench-presses 490 pounds, squats 660 pounds
• Power cleans 420 pounds, hang cleans 440 pounds
• Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds
• Strength coach Mike Barwis says: "Dave is an outstanding worker and a natural athlete. He is one of the most naturally explosive linemen I have ever trained."