The Road to Ann Arbor

Go behind the scenes of Michigan Wolverines football recruiting. Why did Desmond Howard spurn Nick Saban to play in Ann Arbor? How did Michigan really find All-American offensive lineman Reggie McKenzie? What did Bo Schembechler do that surprised Mark Messner and his family? And why was Tom Brady recruited so late in the process? The Road to Ann Arbor reveals how many Wolverines greats became just that. ESPN's Tom VanHaaren takes fans back to the start and behind the scenes of the college recruiting process, showing that the path to The Big House is not always straight and narrow. For Michigan Wolverines football fans, college football enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good underdog story, this is a look at the decisions, personalities, and circumstances that shaped one of college football's most storied programs. Discover the twists, turns, and improbable journeys that led these athletes to Ann Arbor.