In this ep, the boys preview the CFP playoff and Michigan's rematch with our new little buddy, Alabama in Tampa. We discuss concerns over the 12-team format and the comings and goings from Michigan football's roster. And are you ready for some hoops? Both M men and women are ranked, and they are becoming must-see TV (finally!). We briefly hit on Rich Rod's odd return to West Virginia, and given it's the season---cover a few of our "favorite things" for 2024.
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My Favorite Michigan Things 2024!
Here are a few of my favorite Christmas items for Michigan football fans, in 2024:
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The Spoils of War! | Ep. #59 Professor and the Pundit
The boys hit the studio, a tad hungover, still in stunned appreciation for Michigan's unlikely victory over the Buckeyes in Columbus. What does it mean for Michigan? For Ohio State? For Ryan Day's future? We cover it all including the postgame kerfuffle. We take a quick spin around the B1G, and answer Nick Hopwood's question about the biggest win in recent Michigan -Ohio State history. Muy Beuno! Quatro Anos!
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Throwing Down on Thanksgiving (1885-1905)
Thanksgiving football!? Forget about the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. Like football in general, it all started in the college game and your beloved Wolverines had a big hand in this tradition.
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When the Michigan Men Defended The Banner (1977) | Storytime with Dr. Sap
In 1973 during pregame, the Ohio State Buckeyes took down Michigan's coveted M GO BLUE banner at midfield. In 1977 they ran out under the banner but a few former M men were ready - here's the story:
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The Duck Bribe of 1960
I spoke to the U-M Club of Lansing last week, and one of the questions was about the impact of legalized gambling on college sports and the potential dangers. This is a complicated topic, but as ever I mentioned there is a historical precedent at Michigan. It involves our guests this Saturday--the Oregon football team. This is from 1960, and it involved the Ducks, gamblers from New York, the FBI, and eventually a U.S. Senate subcommittee. Here's what happened:
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Captain Conley and the 1964 Wolverines | Starting From Nothing (Part I)
“You’ve got to remember, we were a bunch of losers.” That’s how 1964 Michigan team captain Jim Conley labeled his team before summer training camp. But somehow this group of losers, who won just 5 games in 1962 and 1963 combined, captured Michigan’s first Big Ten title since 1950 then pummeled Oregon State 34-7 in the Rose Bowl. Bump Elliott’s team transformed into a powerhouse that put away four top-10 squads, including powerful rivals Michigan State and Ohio State on the road. They crushed teams led by a returning Heisman-winning quarterback in Roger Staubach (Navy), and a squad (Illinois) that featured Dick Butkus, arguably the greatest linebacker in football history.
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The Case of Michigan vs. Illinois’ Red Grange (1924-1925)
From EDUC 212: 'The History of College Athletics' October 16, 2024, the history lesson you need before we face Illinois at Memorial Stadium.
