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:
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Photos: Michigan 31, Indiana 20 (2018)
A few photos from Saturday before, during and after Michigan's 31-20 win over Indiana. Nice work by Mark Kolanowksi.
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Don’t Poke the Bear | Dr. Sap’s Decals
Dr. Sap doles out his decals for his Offense, Defense and Special Teams champions against Indiana. And yes, we've spotted a 3rd degree sticker placement violation!
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Michigan Football at Yankee Stadium (1945, 1950)
With Notre Dame facing Syracuse today at Yankee Stadium, I thought it appropriate for a recap of Michigan's visits to the Bronx. The results didn't turn out well for your beloved Wolverines, but the 1945 game in particular holds a special place in the history of all of college football:
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Platooning (1945) | This Week in Michigan Football History
For Saturday's show we roll back to 1945. As I mention, that year is not the among the finest seasons in Michigan football history. But what Fritz Crisler did against the mighty Army team became part of the lore of college football history. For the link below to listen to or read the story:
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Home and Home. Simultaneously.
In the 1920s an idea was bantered about that gave "home and home" a different meaning. In 1925 the Big Ten presidents discussed the concept of each school fielding two (2) football teams! On top of that, games against a given opponent would be played at both schools - simultaneously. Seriously. Here's the story:
