[Ed. Given it’s Movember again, had to repost this beauty from back in 2013 from Dr. Sap, celebrating the greatest ‘stashes in U-M history.] The All-Schembechler mustachioed offense. I supplied the stache’d Schembechler and the mustache ratings. Offensive GuardSTEFAN HUMPRIES1980-1983 CenterTOM DIXON1980-1983 Offensive GuardREGGIE McKENZIE1968-1971 Don’t let the look deceive you, #76 was as good as it gets on the O-line. Anchored the All-American O-line in 1981. Every player ended up being an All-American selection. The standard by which all U-M guards are measured. Offensive TackleJON GIESLER1975-1978 QuarterbackSTEVE SMITH1980-1983 Offensive TackleGREG SKREPENAK1987-1991 Dude still looks tough today even without all the hair and the bowtie. Fastest dual-threat QB Bo had and could do it on the ground or in the air. Bo’s largest player at 6-8, 322. Fact: was a Road Grater and Pancake Machine FlankerANTHONY CARTER1979-1982 Tight EndCRAIG DUNAWAY1979-1982 Wide ReceiverVINCE BEAN1980-1984 Knew he was special when he scored a touchdown the 1st time he touched the ball. Most memorable catch was the game-winning touchdown against Notre Dame in 1980. I still refuse to accept the final score! Played opposite AC but had a knack for getting BOTH feet in bounds. TailbackBILLY TAYLOR1968-1971 KickerBOB BERGERON1980-1983 FullbackSTAN EDWARDS1977-1980 The charter Movember member loved to wear stylish teal Puma cleats back in the day. Might have been the lightest player to don…
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The Letter Myth: Did Michigan and Yost Really Want the Little Brown Jug Returned after the 1903 Minnesota game?
The story of the origins of the Little Brown Jug rivalry is being retold and again this week. I’ve maintained for the past few years that the idea that Yost wrote a letter to Minnesota asking that the jug be returned is not only silly, there’s plenty of evidence to backup that it’s just false. To those just tuning in this week for some jug knowledge here’s the basic breakdown of what really happened, and further, why the idea that Yost wrote a letter to get the crock back is far-fetched at best.
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A Retroverted Michigan Block M (1920)
At glance, the design on this vintage Michigan fob/pendant seem too out of ordinary. On its face you’ve got a thick maize Block M, flanked by blue enamel sitting above the U-M seal:
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Wangler, Carter discuss Ufer’s Indiana game call
On this day in 1979…still gives me the chills. Via the great WolverineHistorian: While it was somewhat of a self-fulfilling prophecy I suppose, I love that in all the madness Ufer recognized that play in the context of Michigan football history when he offers that it will be remembered for another 100 years (’79 of course was the 100th anniversary of the program). We can safely say that’s true of course, looking back 35 years later and it’s probably more to do with Ufer’s call than the play itself. Follow MVictors on Twitter More on Bob Ufer
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Hail, Hail to the Chief | Happy 101 Gerald Ford
A hearty salute to the memory of President Gerald Ford born July 14, 1913, who today would have turned 101. In honor of the 1934 team MVP, a repost. Here are a few of my favorite shots of the POTUS in and around campus. Above, via eBay one of the classic shots of Ford hiking the pigskin in the 1930s. Below, via the Bentley Library, Ford addressing captain Mark Messner and the team in 1988: Here with Bob Ufer kicking off his presidential campaign in 1976 at Crisler Arena: And finally at practice with General Bo: In honor of Ford’s 101st birthday, here is a repost of the speech President Ford delivered to the Annual Congressional Dinner of the University of Michigan Club back in March 1975 and worth a read: [Introductory portion omitted] You know, as a matter of fact, I can still remember spending a good part of my sophomore and junior years washing dishes in the DKE house–of which I was a proud member–and I mean washing dishes. As a matter of fact, I washed so many dishes I was the only athlete in Michigan history who ever had a football knee and dishpan hands at the same time. [Laughter] As I mentioned a moment ago, I was lucky enough to play football, first on Ferry Field…
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Bacon-Wrapped Big House
Via the Bacon Blog, John U.’s segment for the NHL Network wrapping a little flavor around Michigan Stadium: You can also clips Bacs breaking down the Winter Classic here FWIW. Follow MVictors on Twitter
