If you thought Saturday’s flyover was a bit of a bust, you weren’t alone. I first heard this from a WTKA 1050AM caller on Tuesday morning, but word is that the Goodyear blimp was supposed to clear the area prior to the scheduled flight, but didn’t (or couldn’t) for whatever reason. The crew wisely said “safety first” and performed the flyover from a safe but obviously less exciting distance. Certainly, the crew is forgiven for that. But the crew of the blimp? Not so fast my dirigible driving buddies. The next time the blimp is over a game it just needs to flash this message—and all will be forgiven:
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NCAA: Herron’s Day Didn’t Happen
Buried in the aftermath of the UTL epic finish, before the game it was announced that the stats from the opener against Western Michigan would not be recognized by the NCAA. They would recognize the final score, the records and the attendance. Furthermore, as described by Ryan Artullo from the Toledo Blade, the Big Ten does recognize the stats: Both Michigan and Western Michigan, along with their respective conferences, were given permission by the NCAA to honor the statistics. That means, for example, the Big Ten will observe linebacker Brandon Herron’s two touchdowns, but the NCAA won’t. It remains to be seen if the NCAA’s decisions will have an impact on postseason national awards. Voting is done by media members, some of whom may choose to ignore the NCAA’s ruling and view the statistics recognized by UM and WMU. I hate this but it’s done. I mean, consider that they keep all the stats from games like the 3 OT Illinois game from last season. BCS Computers? Something that crossed my mind on Sunday and I preface with a big disclaimer: Michigan isn’t anywhere close to a BCS team. That said, given that the BCS computers use that NCAA stats to varying degrees in their rankings, I wondered how this would affect the computer calculations. So I pinged a few…
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Bo Is Always Watching
Were you there? Well prove it. The Under the Lights Fan Cam from the Notre Dame game is out. Look who checked in: To Hell with Notre Dame! Speaking of watching, I think old Bob Ufer was watching, too. Via The M Zone, love this:
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Lights Out! Under the Lights I – Sights & Sounds | Michigan 35, Notre Dame 31 (2011)
In the intro of this week’s edition of ‘This Week in Michigan football History’, I said, “Time will tell if this tonight’s battle will be talked about for decades to come…” Well, it didn’t take much time to make that assessment and you can have that answer now if you’d like it. Yes, this will be talked about for decades to come.
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This Keeps Getting Better
Couldn’t help but watch the tape of the final quarter when I got home last night this morning. I’m not sure how I missed former Michigan center Steve Everitt on the field at the game, but there he was chilling behind Hoke during the postgame chat with Erin Andrews in his lucky shirt: Contrast that with the big man’s mood at last year’s Wisconsin’s game. Don’t disturb the angry bear: Not happy. Here he is again from 2008, rocking the lucky shirt when he was honorary captain for the game: Update: Here’s my interview with Everitt right after the final whistle. He seemed a bit confused: [display_podcast] Everitt Rules! Much more: Lights Out! Michigan 35, Notre Dame 31 Roy Roundtree Postgame (Video) Do It Treezy (Postgame Pics) Not Yet Under Those Lights (Photos) Heisman Caliber Accessories ESPN GameDay – Then and Now This Week in Michigan Football History – Remy Steals Powlus’ Thunder (audio) Pre-GameDay Desmond on Strike Night Moves – Michigan’s First Name Game (1944) Follow MVictors on Twitter
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Roy Roundtree Postgame (Video)
Roundtree cool and collected, talks about the win, his teammates, Denard, and the final play: More from Pre-, During- and Postgame Notre Dame: Do It Treezy (Postgame Pics) Not Yet Under Those Lights (Photos) Heisman Caliber Accessories ESPN GameDay – Then and Now This Week in Michigan Football History – Remy Steals Powlus’ Thunder (audio) Pre-GameDay Desmond on Strike Follow MVictors on Twitter
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Do It Treezy (Postgame Pics)
After Smith’s TD to take the lead the first time. And some Treezy. Breaking it down for EA Treezy breaks it down postgame. More Treezy Roy Roundtree Postgame (Video) Do It Treezy (Postgame Pics) Not Yet Under Those Lights (Photos) Heisman Caliber Accessories ESPN GameDay – Then and Now This Week in Michigan Football History – Remy Steals Powlus’ Thunder (audio) Pre-GameDay Desmond on Strike Follow MVictors on Twitter
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Desmond Howard – Inaugural ‘Michigan Legend’ Honored
Here’s the official press release from U-M media relations and the newly installed practice of creating ‘Michigan Legends’: Desmond Howard to Be Inaugural “Michigan Football Legend” ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan Athletic Director Dave Brandon announced today (Saturday, Sept. 10) that former football standout Desmond Howard will be the first player in program history to receive the designation of a “Michigan Football Legend.” The announcement came during a pre-game ceremony honoring Howard at the “Under the Lights” game between Michigan and Notre Dame. Howard will be honored in perpetuity with his name always adorning the #21 jersey at Michigan. A patch over the left upper chest will be affixed to the #21 jersey currently worn by Junior Hemingway and all other future players donning Howard’s jersey number. “This is a great way to honor our legends,” said Brandon. “Desmond will be the first in what will become a unique way to honor some of our Michigan football greats. Many of our current fans and players don’t know or remember the five jerseys that we have previously retired and who wore them. This concept is a visible representation of iconic figures in our program’s storied history that fans across the country will see every Saturday.” In addition to the permanent patch, Howard will be the first Michigan Football Legend to…
