Calendar

May 2013

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			1	2 Harry Newman dies (5/2/2000) Harry Newman dies (5/2/2000) May 2 all-day Harry Newman, All-American quarterback played from 1930-1932, including U-M’s 1932 National Championship team. Newman was almost unamimously named the top college football player that season [...]	3	4 Jim Brieske born (5/4/1923) Jim Brieske born (5/4/1923) May 4 all-day The placekicker of “the Mad Magicians”, Jim Brieske was one of the first pure kicking specialists in college football. The LA Times noted the oddness [...] Jim Brieske born (5/4/1923) Jim Brieske born (5/4/1923) May 4 all-day The placekicker of “the Mad Magicians”, Jim Brieske was one of the first pure kicking specialists in college football. The LA Times noted the oddness [...] John Madden born (5/4/1973) John Madden born (5/4/1973) May 4 all-day It’s the birthday of former Michigan hockey player John Madden. No, not that one. No, not the film director. No, the one who basically made [...] John Madden born (5/4/1973) John Madden born (5/4/1973) May 4 all-day It’s the birthday of former Michigan hockey player John Madden. No, not that one. No, not the film director. No, the one who basically made [...] Lloyd Carr becomes Interim Head Coach (5/4/1995) Lloyd Carr becomes Interim Head … May 4 all-day Following Gary Moeller’s resignation in the wake of the Incident at the Excalibur, Athletic Director Joe Roberson names defensive coordinator Lloyd Carr as interim head [...] Lloyd Carr becomes Interim Head Coach (5/4/1995) Lloyd Carr becomes Interim Head … May 4 all-day Following Gary Moeller’s resignation in the wake of the Incident at the Excalibur, Athletic Director Joe Roberson names defensive coordinator Lloyd Carr as interim head [...] Rick Leach born (5/4/1957) Rick Leach born (5/4/1957) May 4 all-day Happy Birthday to the man dubbed by Bob Ufer as “The Guts and Glue of the Maize and Blue.” A four year starter at quarterback [...] Rick Leach born (5/4/1957) Rick Leach born (5/4/1957) May 4 all-day Happy Birthday to the man dubbed by Bob Ufer as “The Guts and Glue of the Maize and Blue.” A four year starter at quarterback [...]
5	6	7	8 The NCAA Accepts and Tacks On (5/8/2003) The NCAA Accepts and Tacks On (5… May 8 all-day Michigan, having previously announced five major sanctions upon its Men’s basketball program in November 2002, has those self-imposed sanctions approved by the NCAA. It also [...] The NCAA Accepts and Tacks On (5/8/2003) The NCAA Accepts and Tacks On (5… May 8 all-day Michigan, having previously announced five major sanctions upon its Men’s basketball program in November 2002, has those self-imposed sanctions approved by the NCAA. It also [...]	9 Jake Long born (5/9/1985) Jake Long born (5/9/1985) May 9 all-day A Happy Birthday to the mountain of a man that is former Michigan all-America offensive lineman Jake Long. A consensus first-team All-American in 2006, he [...] Jake Long born (5/9/1985) Jake Long born (5/9/1985) May 9 all-day A Happy Birthday to the mountain of a man that is former Michigan all-America offensive lineman Jake Long. A consensus first-team All-American in 2006, he [...]	10	11
12 First Game at Washtenaw County Fairgrounds \| U-M 40, Detroit Independents 5 (5/12/1893) First Game at Washtenaw County F… May 12 all-day On May 12, 1883, Michigan d. Detroit Independents 40-5. Michigan would play at the Fairgrounds until Regents Field was opened in Oct 1893. Originaly located [...]	13	14	15 Dave Brandon born (5/15/1952) Dave Brandon born (5/15/1952) May 15 all-day Happy Birthday to Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon. We hope your day is filled with “Wow!” experiences. Dave Brandon born (5/15/1952) Dave Brandon born (5/15/1952) May 15 all-day Happy Birthday to Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon. We hope your day is filled with “Wow!” experiences. Desmond Howard born (5/15/1970) Desmond Howard born (5/15/1970) May 15 all-day Call him “Magic”, the 1991 Heisman Trophy Winner and Super Bowl XXXI MVP and now College Game Day analyst and fashion plate was born on [...] Leroy Hoard born (5/15/1968) Leroy Hoard born (5/15/1968) May 15 all-day Happy Birthday to a great Michigan runner, Leroy Hoard, who still has one of my all-time favorite football quotes: Hoard reportedly once said to his [...] Leroy Hoard born (5/15/1968) Leroy Hoard born (5/15/1968) May 15 all-day Happy Birthday to a great Michigan runner, Leroy Hoard, who still has one of my all-time favorite football quotes: Hoard reportedly once said to his [...]	16	17 Zack Novak born (5/17/1990) Zack Novak born (5/17/1990) May 17 all-day It’s former Michigan basketball captain Zack Novak’s birthday. Celebrate by bleeding on something, rallying your teammates, and hitting a wide open three. Zack Novak born (5/17/1990) Zack Novak born (5/17/1990) May 17 all-day It’s former Michigan basketball captain Zack Novak’s birthday. Celebrate by bleeding on something, rallying your teammates, and hitting a wide open three.	18 Don Lund born (5/18/1923) Don Lund born (5/18/1923) May 18 all-day Happy Birthday to three-sport Michigan athlete and former Michigan baseball coach Don Lund. A former Detroit Tiger, the Michigan Athletic Department put together a fun [...] Don Lund born (5/18/1923) Don Lund born (5/18/1923) May 18 all-day Happy Birthday to three-sport Michigan athlete and former Michigan baseball coach Don Lund. A former Detroit Tiger, the Michigan Athletic Department put together a fun [...]
19	20 A Quadruple Bypass for Bo (5/20/1976) A Quadruple Bypass for Bo (5/20/… May 20 all-day On this day in 1976, Bo undergoes a quadruple bypass operation on his heart. Consider honoring Bo’s memory and legacy today by making a donation [...] A Quadruple Bypass for Bo (5/20/1976) A Quadruple Bypass for Bo (5/20/… May 20 all-day On this day in 1976, Bo undergoes a quadruple bypass operation on his heart. Consider honoring Bo’s memory and legacy today by making a donation [...]	21	22	23	24 Rich Rodriguez born (5/24/1963) Rich Rodriguez born (5/24/1963) May 24 all-day Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez (2008-2010) born on this day in 1963. Despite controversy to this claim, Rodriguez was born in Chicago, IL. More here: [...]	25 Jesse Owens’ literal finest hour \| Big Ten Championships (5/25/1934) Jesse Owens’ literal finest hour… May 25 all-day Perhaps one of the only times Michigan men will say kind words about a Buckeye, but what Ohio State’s Jesse Owens did in a span [...] Jesse Owens’ literal finest hour \| Big Ten Championships (5/25/1934) Jesse Owens’ literal finest hour… May 25 all-day Perhaps one of the only times Michigan men will say kind words about a Buckeye, but what Ohio State’s Jesse Owens did in a span [...] Mario Manningham born (5/25/1986) Mario Manningham born (5/25/1986) May 25 all-day Super Mario, The New Math, #86, he made a splash as a freshman by snagging Chad Henne’s game winning pass with no time left on [...] Mario Manningham born (5/25/1986) Mario Manningham born (5/25/1986) May 25 all-day Super Mario, The New Math, #86, he made a splash as a freshman by snagging Chad Henne’s game winning pass with no time left on [...]
26	27	28 Paul G. Goebel born (5/28/1901) Paul G. Goebel born (5/28/1901) May 28 all-day Happy birthday to an unfairly forgotten figure in Michigan football history, the man who got Gerald Ford to Ann Arbor (and eventually into Congress), the [...]	29 Schembechler Hall dedicated (5/29/1992) Schembechler Hall dedicated (5/2… May 29 all-day Having been announced in 1988, on this day in 1992, The Center of Champions renamed Schembechler Hall in an official dedication ceremony. “Schembechler Hall is [...]	30 Team 1 (The First Game) \| U-M 1, Racine 0 (5/30/1879) Team 1 (The First Game) \| U-M 1,… May 30 all-day The first game in Michigan Football history, played on this day in 1879 at White Stockings Park in Chicago, “Team 1″ against Racine College. “The [...]	31