The toxic factions. The divided clans. There’s been much talk of the Michigan fanbase over the past few years since Lloyd Carr departed. This is an attempt to define each group in detail.
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“Close Enough” – Memories of Rob Lytle
I shot out a tweet yesterday acknowledging the birthday of the great, late Michigan back Rob Lytle. A few folks shared memories of Lytle, including this absolute beauty from all-conference flanker John Kolesar and it is priceless:
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Irish On, Off and Back On Again | This Week in Michigan Football History
This Week In Michigan Football History, as played during the WTKA 1050AM 'Countdown to Kickoff' on November 14, 2020 before the Michigan-Indiana game. We discuss the on-again, off-again, on-again history of the Notre Dame rivalry from the 1910 cancellation, up to the resumption of the series in 1942:
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Interview with Larry Lage, Associated Press | MVictors History Show
An interview with longtime Michigan Associated Press (AP) sportswriter Larry Lage. We covered a ton of ground including: - His Ann Arbor roots and early days at Michigan Stadium - Performing as the 'Sparty' mascot at MSU (and how he kept it a secret) - Escaping the Malice at the Palace in 2004 - Getting cussed out and booted out of practice by Nick Saban - Growing up with two deaf parents and how this affected his perception and his career - The COVID vibe at sporting events, and the good & the bad for his profession - Much more...
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The Mood, Historically Speaking
Here's a new view of the Mood Index (a measure of the collective mood of the Michigan fanbase). I've been assessing this weekly since 2013 - so finally I was inspired this weekend to compile a historical view going back to inception. I added few key call-outs.
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Interview: Quarterback Nick Sheridan
An Interview with Michigan quarterback Nick Sheridan, conducted in 2009.
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A Seventy Burger | This Week in Michigan Football History
This Week In Michigan Football History, as played during the WTKA 1050AM 'Countdown to Kickoff' held November 7, 2020 before the Michigan-Indiana game. Topics: Bob Ufer's passing and the onfield tributes, Bo's disdain for both Illinois (after firing Gary Moeller) and for Illinois's head coach Mike White. For all these reasons and more, Bo and crew dropped 70 on White and the Illini:
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Little Brown Jug Updated
Today local artist Jil Gordon performed the most sacred of duties on the Little Brown Jug. The tradition dates back to 1903 when Minnesota's custodian Oscar Munson and athletic director L.J. "Doc" Cooke painted on the 6-6 score in 1903. But you knew that.
