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…
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Not Yet Under Those Lights (Photos)
Just a few shots from pre-pre-pre-game. And for those out of town, the miserable day we had this morning turned perfect–sunny, a few clouds in the sky as of 5:30pm EDT. Shots: Rocket Ismail on the field, doing a video retrospective of the 1989 returns Rocket even the recreated his celebratory prayer in the North end zone The Beer Jarts Athletic Association unveiling the guest of honor at the pig roast. That’s Jan Rishoi on the right literally holding the pigskin. The event raised money for Breast Cancer research, well done. As promised, the authorities shut down Main Street at 5pm EDT sharp Denard warms up Jon Falk in the throwback gear near the locker room Troy Woolfolk with the dinged up right hand – but they say he’s ready to go Love this shot – about 45 minutes before kick-off Other Stuff: 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) Hoisting A Legend Follow MVictors on Twitter
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Heisman Caliber Accessories
Check out this close up of Desmond at the GameDay desk from this morning: First off, you’ve gotta love the custom cufflinks. The one on his right cuff appears to be a photo of one of his sons. (I assume the left features another son). Love that. Next, is the ring. My instincts tell me that that’s not a Michigan ring, rather, it’s a College Hall of Fame ring. We had this discussion a few years back when I discussed the band Dan Dierdorf donned on a 2008 CBS broadcast: Reader David, who seemed to be in the know, asserted that the ring I spotted was indeed Dierdorf’s CHOF ring: Actually he wears one ring on each hand. On his right hand is his College Football Hall of Fame ring and on the left hand is his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring. Both have blue stones, but the one in the picture (right hand) is his College Hall of Fame ring which has a larger blue stone. I doubt I’ll see Desmond buzzing around in the press box but if I do, I’ll get on that. As far as the pink pen, discuss amongst yourselves. Related: ESPN GameDay – Then and Now This Week in Michigan Football History – Remy Steals Powlus’ Thunder (audio) Pre-GameDay Desmond on Strike Night…
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ESPN GameDay – Then and Now
From deeeeepppp in the MVictors archives, check out this shot from East Lansing in 1997. After the game, my brother and I were able to hop up on ESPN GameDay stage, grab the microphones and get this this photo: If tried to that today I’d get tackled & bound Secret Service style or worse. It’s effectively like security at a rock concert. The media were restricted to a small platform behind the stage and they had a VIP tent in the back as well. I asked the media relations coordinator how many people ESPN has supporting the show. She told me around 70. Wow. Here’s a couple behind-the-scenes pics from this morning: I like this shot of Desmond taking a few notes: Some of the security on the perimeter: Related: This Week in Michigan Football History – Remy Steals Powlus’ Thunder (audio) Pre-GameDay (Desmond, Andrews, Herby photos) Desmond on Strike Night Moves – Michigan’s First Name Game (1944) Hoisting A Legend
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Remy Hamilton Shakes Notre Dame’s Thunder | This Week in Michigan Football History
For this week’s segment which will be broadcast during WTKA 1050AM’s KeyBank Countdown to Kick-off, we go back to September 10, 1994, and remember when Remy Hamilton stuck his foot in the Ron Powlus hype machine: (Yes, Ira included the mandatory To Hell With Notre Dame drop!). Here’s how it looked: You can check out all of the This Week…segments here. Go Blue!
