Elvis Grbac: People's 1998 Sexiest Athlete Alive? Yes, but it depends on your definition of "sexy".

Wolverines on the Web is The Wolverine Blog’s collection of Michigan-related links from around the internet.

Football:

• Deadspin has the unfortunate, but hilarious, story about how former Michigan quarterback Elvis Grbac got to be named People magazine’s “Sexiest Athlete Alive” in 1998 via SI’s Jeff Pearlman. It involves Rich Gannon, a dim-witted photographer, and a whole lot of damage control. Definitely worth a read.
• The Detroit News’ Angelique Chengelis reports that running back Kevin Grady will probably return to the football team in the fall, barring any more disciplinary slip-ups. I’m all for giving second chances, and considering the latest development in Grady’s off-field transgressions (violating probation) still stems from his first incident (the super-DUI) I have no problem with Rich Rodriguez giving him the opportunity to play. Grady is by all accounts a good kid, and if he can perform his duties on and off the field, he should be able to suit up for his senior season.
• Greg over at MVictors digs up an old news clipping with a very interesting headline: “Can Check Babies at Spartan Game”. It’s pretty much exactly what you think it is. If for no other reason, it’s sad that newspapers like the Ann Arbor News are dropping left and right simply for stories like this. Funny stuff.

Hockey:

• Speaking of the Ann Arbor News, Kevin Ryan reports that the athletic department will be replacing the wooden bleachers and renovating the concession areas in Yost in time for the 2010-2011 season. I love the old bleachers, and I think they add some extra charm to Yost, but I understand the desire to slowly bring the old barn into the 21st century.
• More on the hockey front from Michigan Hockey Net: Nebraska-Omaha will leave the CCHA for the WCHA in 2010, which leaves the CCHA with CHA basement-dweller Alabama-Huntsville. Ugh.

Other:

• Varsity Blue, via MGoBlue, reports that 2001 volleyball captain Annie Maxwell has been accepted into the White House Fellows program. Congratulations to Annie, who is clearly representing the university well.
• Not directly sports related, but John U. Bacon has an incredible story about growing up and dealing with death while at Camp Hayo-Went-Ha, which is located on Torch Lake in northern Michigan. I went to Hayo-Went-Ha for four summers growing up, and I’ll never forget my experiences there and how much they helped me grow as a person. If you read nothing else from this post, head over to The Bacon Blog. Few can tell a story like JUB, and this one tugs on some heartstrings.

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