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.
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The Good Kind of Positive | Dr. Sap’s Decals
Steve "Dr. Sap" Sapardanis mustered the strength to deliver his decals following Saturday's debacle. Read on for a jolt of positivity (the good kind) if you need it.
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It’s Fine. Sure.
Mood adjustment. I blame the mini Ms.
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Why We Hate The Paul Bunyan Trophy
We covered a lot of ground including the odd origins of the Paul Bunyan Trophy (the nine foot wooden sculpture awarded to the winner of the Michigan-Michigan State game since 1953). And why Michigan fans have never really cared for it until now. We also touched on the 2020 Minnesota game, the Little Brown Jug (naturally), the fickle mood of Michigan fans and much more.
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Playing on Halloween, Tiny Crowds, Indifference for Paul | This Week in Michigan Football History
For the home opener of this unique year, This Week in Michigan Football History discusses Halloween, small Big House crowds, and one reason why Michigan fans aren't down with the Paul Bunyan Trophy. This Week in Michigan Football History.
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It’s in There: The Ultimate Michigan Football Memorabilia Collectors Guide (Interview)
Next up for the History Show is my zoom interview with Brian Snider, author and collaborator who produced 'The Ultimate Michigan Football Memorabilia Collectors Guide', a 536+-page clinical-like guide and catalog of 20 categories of University of Michigan memorabilia. If you enjoy history or memorabilia or both (and if you read this site I'm guessing it's both) you will love this. A perfect gift for a friend or family member - they will not be disappointed. Click for more - a preview, a few images, and the interview with Snider.
