The Doctor is in! Sap is back in 2019 with his decal champions, read on.
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See, Hear and Feel ‘The Catch’ (1991)
Props to Dr. Sap for taking the sideline headset audio of ‘The Catch’ and laying it over video from the play – awesome job! Much more here, with exclusive audio of Coach Moeller and Lou Holtz discussing the epic 1991 play. Follow MVictors on Twitter
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The Michigan All-Stars (1901)
I rarely post eBay newspaper artifacts but occasionally there are exceptional items out there. Check this out – a November 24, 1901 edition of The Sunday Inter Ocean featuring a few of Yost’s finest from his first Point-A-Minute squad: Left to right you’ve got Willie Heston, “Boss” Weeks, Curtis Redden, Hugh White, Neil Snow, Arthur Redner (not Kidner), Bruce Shorts (Not ‘Shots’ – but maybe that was his nickname in the local taverns). This would make a nice ornament on your Michigan man cave or within your Wolverines shrine.
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Flipping Messner | This Week in Michigan Football History
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?
