Two days before the November 25, 1950 game in Columbus a brutal snowstorm buried the midwest, shutting down much of this part of the country. Despite this U-M and OSU decided to play this game - basically a chess match of short plays followed by risky punts. A punt block late in the 2nd quarter was the difference in the 9-3 Wolverine victory over the Buckeyes. Here's more about the game including the major fallout in Columbus & how it changed this rivarly forever.
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Where is Willie?! Kryk on Heston, Carter, Woodson
Super pissed. ESPN's CFB150 list snubbed a bunch of all-time greats. But Willie Heston? John Kryk explains how bad of a snub this really was.
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Germany Schulz Snubbed
I called Seth Fisher (MGoBlog, Mgo-radio, Hail to the Victors, Mgo-podcast, Mgo-etc.) to chat about a snub that really got his goat: The complete omission of Adolph "Germany" Schulz, U-M great center and lineback from 1904-1908.
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Russell Athletic Logo on the Jersey?
A question from Michigan Man and MVictors show viewer Craig, who asks if Michigan football ever wore the "R" Russell Athletic logo on its jersey shoulder sleeve. We consult the Uniform Timeline, and then consult the experts:
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Virtual Tour: Schembechler Hall’s Towsley Museum
I thought this quick look at the Towsley Museum in Schembechler Hall might be interesting for those who love history, but don't have the chance to make it inside. It's open weekdays from 9am-4pm and I know that eliminates the opportunity for many out of town.
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Top 25 Michigan Football Players of All-Time
One method is to compare players from the same era—and I get that—but that’s not what I went for here. With some input from a few Wolverine historians here’s a list of the top twenty-five Michigan football players of all-time.
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Super Collector Jon Stevens | The MVictors History Show
A special edition of the MVictors History Show, recorded in the mancave of author, super collector and historian Jon Stevens. Items include Yost Field House doors, a 1905 Ohio State-Michigan program, the vintage U-M scrapbook owned by Michigan superstar Neil Snow, and much more. Also, check out the piece of history from 1898 that made my jaw drop!
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Neil Snow Generates a Fever and a Thirst (1902)
The best beer-Michigan football story? That's easy. Let’s rewind to 1902 to the great tale of them all--and a huge thanks to U-M memorabilia collector Mark Bomia. Apparently the program to the June 13, 1902 Michigan baseball game against Cornell held in Ann Arbor included an ad that struck a nerve with the captain of Fielding H. Yost’s perfect 1901 squad, Neil Snow.
