For the final edition of TWIMFbH, we look briefly at the first Rose Bowl (1902), Jim Harbaugh's hire data (2014) and finally, a bit on legendary defensive lineman Mark Messner, who turns 53 today:
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Let’s agree that football polls are silly and to spend any time getting worked up over a given ballot is a waste of energy. That said, apparently FIU head coach Butch Davis left your beloved Wolverines off of his ballot. Entirely.
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Pantsed (2018: Ohio State 62, Michigan 39)
A few thoughts from the aftermath of Saturday's shocking trouncing by the Buckeyes. Includes takes on the fan reaction, Harbaugh's job security and those griping about JH's salary. Read on.
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Woody and the “Because I Couldn’t Go For Three” Myth
Building on John Niyo's fine piece in the Detroit News about Woody’s oft-repeated line following the 1968 Michigan-Ohio State game. Asked why he went two Hayes allegedly replied, “Because I couldn’t go for three,” Here's a look at the truth from 1968, and a bet-you-didn't-know precursor to that game, a very similar incident in the 1961 game.
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Earn Your Wings – Guess the Score Contest
The Dack brothers have released the 3rd edition of the book dedicated to the greatest helmet of all helmets (football, construction, mining…all). Yes, ‘Wings: An Illustrated Celebration of Michigan Wolverine Helmets‘, is out and ready to order and makes an awesome gift. Want to win a copy?
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Inspiring ‘The Victors’ (1898) – This Week in Michigan Football History
While rarely discussed these days, the Chicago game in 1898 is without a doubt one of the most memorable match-ups in Wolverine lore. It also had the most far-reaching impact as it was this win that inspired 'The Victors'. Today our undisputed rival is clearly the Buckeyes. But back in 1898 it was was AA Stagg and his Chicago Maroons.
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Bo on Harbaugh’s Guarantee (1986)
Bumped from Twitter because I know many of you don't partake in the social media snakepit. Via Dr. Sap's archives, here's Bo following Michigan's 26-24 win over Ohio State in Columbus when asked about Harbaugh's pregame guarantee:
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No More Indiana Nice – Sight & Sounds (Michigan 31, Indiana 20)
They had to earn it. The Hoosiers exposed a few issues on defense and frankly that’s ok by me. It’s good that it happened at home and especially in a game that we eventually controlled. It might give the Buckeyes a few ideas but my money is on this staff & its ability to fix the kinks in the armor this week. Re: the postgame chatter about dirty play? Get over it. Don’t sink the Bismarck. It’s Indiana. A few sights & sounds:
