I was concerned about how they’d affect the look of the stadium but they’re not too bad. And they did take extra care to place maize seats in the area of the block M on the east side: Follow MVictors on Twitter
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Provisioning for Michigan Stadium – 2011
[Webmaster’s note: Once again for 2011, re-examining the standard stadium gear for the upcoming season, with some tweaks. “All In” Towel no longer required obvsly.] Ah, it’s that time of year. Many of you out there are no doubt running through your tailgating gear, grills, food, wares, etc., for the early start on Saturday. It’s going to be a long day and that’s just before you get to the stadium. Any fan knows there’s some thought that goes into your in-stadium gear as well and this is a completely separate exercise. So here you go: 1. AM/FM Radio. Forget the latest incarnation of the radio that sticks on your ear, they are unreliable. Bring in a radio you trust to listen to the play-by-play from Brandy and Beckmann. You’ll get injury reports, sideline observations, statistics and analysis of key plays that are under review (although Brandstatter always seems to think the replay will goes Michigan’s way). Probably most critical: you can block out the blabber from an idiot nearby who won’t shut his Twizzler hole, as he gives his personal play-by-play and screams down to the coaches from row 87. 2. M Lid. While not an absolute requirement, it certainly helps to keep that sun from beating down on you. For those in the North end zone or east side…
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Take the Field!
A cool look at the Michigan team taking the field from 2009 (until Drapes stood in front of me, oh well.)
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BTN to air Big Ten Coaching Icons
It’s official now. The Big Ten Network will continue its Icons series this fall, this time looking at the iconic coaches in the league. It’s not a countdown this time, rather, they just selected a legend from each school: The 12-episode series will stretch into the winter, and profile one coach from every Big Ten school, including Illinois’ Lou Henson, Iowa’s Dan Gable, Indiana’s Bob Knight, Michigan’s Bo Schembechler, Michigan State’s Jud Heathcote, Minnesota’s Herb Brooks, Nebraska’s Tom Osborne, Northwestern’s Kelly Amonte-Hiller, Ohio State’s Woody Hayes, Penn State’s Joe Paterno, Purdue’s Gene Keady and Wisconsin’s Barry Alvarez. I did get interviewed for the Bo piece so my goofy mug might be in there. (And maybe in Woody? That would be a treat.) As far as the other selections, Lou Henson is a bit of a surprise. I guess I would have went with Bob Zuppke but ok. I’ve got a big issue with the Jud Heathcote choice, however. Without getting too far into this, I grew up in East Lansing watching Jud and I went to his hoops camp and I have nice memories of the man. And I get that the show can highlight the 1979 title and his grooming of Izzo & it will make for a quality show. But brother, Jud would be pretty far down on…
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This Week In Michigan Football History…with Yakety Sax (2005)
This Week…returns Saturday on the WTKA 1050AM Key Bank Countdown to Kick-off pregame show. As we did last season, we look back to find a game played the actual day of the upcoming game & run down a little history. This week the pickens were slim, but we made lemonade. On September 3, 2005 Michigan opened the season against the Huskies of Northern Illinois. We walk through the season of nail biters including the wild finish against Penn State and the final play of the year, with an assist with Ira on production and Mr. Benny Hill: [display_podcast] Here’s a look back at that wild play (sans Mr. Hill):
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The Jug Brotherhood +++
A hearty well done to reader Brian Snider for being the latest member of the Little Brown Jug club, and did he ever. Snider created not only a 5 gallon version (like the actual jug), he knocked out four and three-gallon versions: Snider joins: Eric Mierzwiak – 2009 post Mark Foster – 2010 post Dennis Dail – Post from earlier this year Each member of the group has drawn on the experiences of the others. Perhaps we need to form a Union – The Brotherhood of Primers and Jug Painters, Local 1903. Great work Brian! Update #1: Snider is offering the 4 gallon version of the jug on eBay right now. It’s the easy way to enter the Jug Club. Update #2: And speaking of auctions, check out a new mgoauction featuring a Jug print signed by the A-Train, Chuck Woodson and Butch Woolfolk: For more on the jug, get with the lore: Part I: What Really Happened in the 1930s Part II: Spinning Myths Part III: Getting it Right Part IV: 2013: A Space Quandary Part V: Red Wing Roots Part VI: Is the Greatest Trophy in College Sports a Fake? Part VII: Open Questions Part VIII: Doc Cooke and the Real Origins of the Rivalry
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The Meyer Morton Award Trophy – Michigan
Meyer Morton Reader David is the son of former Michigan player Don Dugger who won the annual Meyer Morton award in 1954 under coach Oosterbaan. The award has been given out since 1925 to “the football player who shows the greatest development and most promise as a result of the annual spring practice.” They used to issue an actual trophy and yes, David owns it today and sent over a photo: Sweet. Although I can’t spot the confirmation on mgoblue.com, I believe FB John McColgan was the recipient this spring. I discussed the MM in more detail here and I shared this photo of the 1932 winner–future President Gerald Ford, holding the trophy: Very cool.
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We’re Talking About Practice
And the conversation is short. More punting, more Brady Hoke watching punting and a very brief glimpse at a couple plays. Some of the punts were slightly shanked and both Andy Reid of The Wolverine and Kyle Meinke of AnnArbor.com were nearly clocked with pigskins that sailed out of bounds. Careful now! He was listed in the depth chart as an “OR” along with Michael Shaw, but today Fitzgerald Toussaint #28 took the first snap. And here’s proof as Fitz looks for daylight: Hey, was Braylon contacted? An unfamiliar sight for sure as someone (per media relations, it’s senior safety Zac Johnson) donned the coveted #1 jersey. Don’t be alarmed, this was not a permanent assignment, they just needed to use that uniform today. Hoke: “I’m going to have to explain this later, you watch,”
