Detroit Free Press · Aug 18, 2015
U-M open practice for students part of reconnection
(Photo: Tony Ding, Associated Press)The Michigan football program is putting in a big effort to reconnect with the student body.
It's a process that began late last season and has continued as U-M interim athletic director Jim Hackett connected with Central Student Government president Cooper Charlton.
The latest move was to open Saturday's practice at Michigan Stadium from 7-10 p.m., only to students, excluding the general public and the media.
Hackett's change from former athletic director Dave Brandon's philosophy is to try to be proactive with students, using the business approach called "design thinking."
