Michigan Offense Too Much for Buckeyes, Luck Stops Here ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN NOVEMBER 22, 2003 What a win in a crazy game. A Chris Perry touchdown run late in the fourth quarter essentially put it away, although I wasn’t comfortable until Ernest Shazor intercepted Scott McMullen’s pass with under two minutes to play. Here are a few takes on this incredible game, which was of course the 100th meeting between the two teams: – We’ll see how this shakes out in the BCS, but it looks like Michigan will surely end up in the 2004 Rose Bowl, and Ohio State will end up in some other BCS Bowl. – Chris Perry made excellent cuts all day and ran like crazy on the #1 rushing defense in the nation. I’m hoping that he gets invited to New York for the Heisman trophy presentation (he needs to be in the top 4). Putting artificial turf in the stadium was a huge boost for the Blue. This 14 point win was the closest of the year at home. – John Navarre played a sharp game, just as he has the past several weeks since his legendary comeback against Minnesota. – Jason Avant going down early was a concern, but that’s probably Michigan’s deepest position. Ann Arbor native (Pioneer) Carl Tabb filled in…
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Lloyd Carr Ends Silence on Marshmallows
No longer allowed in Michigan Stadium ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN AUGUST 26, 2003 From the Ann Arbor News on why [Lloyd Carr] hopes that Wolverine fans (especially the student section or the “Maize Rage”) won’t throw marshmallows: “With the new field and the heat that we’ll have, those marshmallows are going to melt and cause some problems.” Editorial: We assume by “some problems” Carr means that the spongy, sugary treats will get into the turf, on the player’s shoes and uniforms, etc. Either that or he fears that Tony Pape and the other big fellas might break out the S’mores during a goal line huddle. We’ll see.
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Michigan Pulls Stunner over MSU 10/30/2004
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN OCTOBER 30, 2004 The shocked masses exiting Michigan Stadium late Saturday evening knew they just witnessed history. The men in Maize & Blue capped off a ridiculous 17 point comeback with a nail-biting triple-overtime win against the underrated Spartans. This group from Michigan suddenly is a team that is characterized by furious comebacks. The stunning comeback over the Spartans is the third this year, with the Wolverines also making fourth-quarter comebacks against Minnesota and Purdue. Forget where this ‘ranks’ in Michigan history. Bottom line – it is one of the greatest ever in the 125 wonderful years of M football. Notes and Takes:– For those concerned about the cold, good news is coming next year. The big game will move back to the early part of the Big Ten schedule, to October 1, 2005. Those who don’t think 3-4 weeks makes a difference must be from out of town. – Hats off to Michigan State. Losing this game must really sting but the Spartans were a couple of bad breaks away from blowing Michigan away. – Many fans left after the Spartans scored in the fourth quarter to go up 17. A few came back into the stadium after Michigan started to mount a comeback. – My brother spotted super-lawyer David Boies walking up the aisle in…
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Memo to the Jerk Behind Me
Why I Bring Radios to the GameANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – Ear Muffs. One of the reasons I bring a radio into the game is to block out the ridiculous comments by my fellow Wolverine fans. I left it in the car this time, and regretted it big time. The guy in the row behind us was so brutal, spewing his comments to his “buddy” within ear shot of half of section 22. Look, this guy is not the first to say something or direct a comment toward the team and refs on the field. Everyone knows Chad Henne can’t hear throwing tips from fans in Row 65 of Michigan Stadium. I yell out things every game, and have been known to give advice to coaches on my television. And I’m not suggesting that we need to remain silent and pass notes to each other concerning our takes. Having opinions about the coaching and the play is part of the experience. My point is that there is a point where you are disrupting the experience of the people around you. When someone is constantly talking, you can’t help but a) hear it, and b) process it. I want to watch Michigan play, not conduct a point-counterpoint in my head with the jerk behind me. That’s a major reason I (usually) bring…
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Michigan Football Tickets Arrive, No Upgrade!
Webmaster denied a seat upgrade once again ANN ARBOR, MI AUGUST 13, 2001 Michigan football tickets arrived last week. My efforts to get my seats upgraded failed. I am in the same seats I have in for the past several years. The artwork on the tickets takes you through the history of Michigan Stadium, from Fielding Yost issuing bonds to finance the construction to various changes throughout the years. They did a fine job. The highlight of the year’s schedule has to be the Ohio State game, to be held on November 24. The disclaimer on the back of the tickets notes that the tickets may not be sold or offered for sale at a higher price than the amount printed on the ticket (or it may be seized and cancelled without compensation). The disclaimer ends with the following: “Management reserves the right to refuse admission or to eject any person whose conduct Management deems disorderly, obnoxious or unbecoming.” Sounds like the rules at Bushwood CC under the Judge Smails regime.
