• Provisioning for Michigan Stadium – 2013 Style

    My annual post outlining your checklist before entering Michigan Stadium on Saturday.  One addition right up front this season.  Thanks to my friends at MaraWatch I will be rocking this gorgeous beauty this season:  That’s a not a mere watch, people–that’s what you call a timepiece!  Details here. Here’s what else to bring: 1. Radio. Forget the latest incarnation of the radio that sticks on your ear, they are unreliable.  Bring in a radio you trust to listen to the play-by-play from Brandy and Beckmann on WTKA 1050AM. You’ll get injury reports, sideline observations, statistics and analysis of key plays that are under review (although Brandstatter always seems to think the replay will goes Michigan’s way).   You can also check out the entire pregame show and This Week in Michigan Football History as it plays.  Probably most critical: with the radio in your ears you can block out the blabber from the idiot nearby who won’t shut his Twizzler hole, as he gives his personal play-by-play and screams down to the coaching staff from row 87.  2. M Lid. While not an absolute requirement, it certainly helps to keep that sun from beating down on you.  For those in the North end zone or east side of the field it’s critical.  Especially if you are rocking my haircut. 3. Camera.…