Part of MVictors’ relationship with Moe’s and Underground Printing includes a few promotions now and again for readers of this site. Here’s a big one. The guys down at Moe’s/UGP are offering up to 40 customized T-shirts to your tailgate. It’s simple, just tell them a bit about how you roll on football Saturdays. Here are the details and good luck: Moe Sport Shop (711 N. University) and Underground Printing (1114 S. University) is rewarding our loyal and faithful Wolverines by sponsoring tailgates this fall. The winning tailgate gets discount codes to use at Moe’s or UGP and up to 40 free custom shirts* made up for their tailgate members. Fill out the below questions and send them to tailgates@moesportshops.com and a tailgate will be selected from all the submissions. Winner will be announced on MVictors.com. 1. Favorite tailgate spot or location of your tailgate? 2. How many members does your tailgate typically have? 3. What’s the best food item served? 4. Official/favorite beverage of your tailgate? 5. Are you a Facebook user? 6. What percentage of your tailgate uses Facebook? 7. Why should we choose your tailgate (1 paragraph max)? Questions on forms submission, any questions/problems can be directed to tailgates@moesportshops.com. Check us out Moe Sports Online and Underground Printing or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoeSportShop. *Custom shirts…
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Greg Robinson Press Conference (08-11 audio)
This news is weeks old in Twitter time but the biggest update out of Greg Robinson’s today happened just after the Q&A. Dave Ablauf of U-M media relations confirmed after the conference that 5 star redshirt freshman Justin (J.T.) Turner asked for and was granted his release to transfer. Tim at mgoblog has an excellent summary up. Audio: [display_podcast] Save the “good riddance” comments.
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Less Frequent Brown Jug
The topic of conference rivalries came up on several occasions at Big Ten media days last week. You may have caught Minnesota coach Tim Brewster utter the following: “We haven’t played Michigan for the past two years,” Brewster said. “To me, I don’t see anything different there. Obviously the Little Brown Jug is a historical game and it’s been really important to Michigan and Minnesota for a long time … I just don’t feel like that game is in the same place as the Wisconsin and Iowa games.” A few thoughts here. Clearly the history of this game and its trophy means a lot to me and it seems to be a given that the Wolverines and Gophers will be on the opposite side of the soon-to-be-announced Big Ten divisions. This will mean that the teams won’t meet on a regular basis and the battle for the jug will be an on-again, off-again affair. I’m ok with this. If the conference moves to a nine game conference slate, Michigan will still face four of the six team in the opposite division anyway. The Jug game won’t be going away and when they do meet it’ll mean that much more. And heck, we’re running out of space on the crock anyway: Related, The Little Brown Jug Lore Series: Part I: What…
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Rich Rodriguez Full Presser (08-09 audio)
RR: "Have any of you ever kissed a girl?" You know you’re getting old when driving over, the thought enters your mind that this "late" night press conference will be cutting into your precious ‘Antiques Roadshow’ time. Yikes. Full audio from this evening below. Follow MVictors on Twitter for live updates during press conferences this season. [display_podcast] Key takeaways/notes: RR called out "a handful of guys" that aren’t in shape. Wouldn’t name names. He didn’t name anyone beyond the "guys upfront" for being in exceptional shape. Coach Rodriguez wouldn’t comment on the WVU allegations, deferred to his previous statements. First practice in pads is Friday morning "full contact"; two-a-days start Sunday. All the quarterbacks took the first snap together, haha. "All three guys are competing." Said Devin is in "great shape". On the Woolfolk comments and Tate. "I’m glad our seniors are taking some ownership and leadership in this team." … "Tate knows he’s a lot of work to do to prove himself, not only on the field but off the field." On whether Tate is doing the right things to prove himself. "I don’t watch summer practices." Weeee. All the injured players in the from the spring are back 100% except Will Heiniger. Michael Shaw and some other players are still in summer school, into next week.…
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Media (still) Banned from Practice
As speculated by many, it’s official. Here’s Dave Ablauf addressing the question of media access to Michigan football practices after tonight’s press conference: [display_podcast]
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Captain Schilling, Captain Moundros
Coach Rodriguez announced to the media tonight that the seniors met with him and suggested naming two captains before the season, and optionally picking game and two more post season captains. The team voted today and: Full press release from U-M Media Relations. Players Vote Moundros and Schilling Captains of 2010 U-M Football Team ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez announced tonight (Aug. 9) that fifth-year seniors Mark Moundros (Farmington Hills, Mich./North Farmington HS) and Stephen Schilling (Bellevue, Wash./Bellevue HS) have been elected captains of the 2010 football team by a vote of their teammates. Schilling will represent the offense and Moundros was selected as the defensive captain. “This team chose two worthy seniors to represent this program as captains,” said Rodriguez. “Mark and Stephen are great representatives of the University of Michigan, both as a student and football players. They will work with our other seniors to lead this team throughout the season.” A three-year letterman, Moundros will be a two-way performer for the Wolverines in 2010. He practiced at linebacker throughout the spring and is the team’s starting fullback. Moundros has recorded 15 special teams tackles during his career. He rushed the ball three times for 14 yards and one touchdown and caught four passes for 13 yards and one TD in his career.…
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Letterheader
A big thanks to writer/historian/all-around-good-guy/M-fan John Kryk for the idea and image of the early Yost-era “Foot Ball Department.” letterhead that now occupies the top floor real estate on this site. A couple of tweaks later there ya go. Rounding out your M library? It’s required so pick up Kryk’s wonderful Natural Enemies.
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The Case for Al “Ox” Wistert’s Hall Pass
[Ed. Guest post by writer/historian James D. Dickson – big thanks to James. Enjoy.] This weekend’s Pro Football Hall of Fame festivities mean two things – the return of football, every weekend from now through early February, and it’s time to start campaigning for the Hall’s Class of 2011. When the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Seniors Committee meets to discuss old-timers candidates for 2011, dominant Michigan and Philadelphia Eagles T Al “Ox” Wistert (’42) should be at the top of the list. Readers of this blog will recognize Wistert as the second in a trio of Wistert brothers from Chicago who all played Tackle for the Wolverines in the 30s and 40s. Though brothers Francis “Whitey” (1932-1933) and Alvin “Moose” (1947-1948) were the only two Wisterts to win national championships at Michigan, Al “Ox” did a lot of his damage in the National Football League. Still, the Wisterts’ dominance and lineage were so powerful in Ann Arbor that the #11 worn by the Wistert brothers will never be worn by another Wolverine. The Brothers Wistert But Al “Ox” was the one who established himself in the pros as well, joining the Philadelphia Eagles in 1943. World War II fans will remember the 1943 “Steagles” team, a wartime confab of the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers that satisfied no one. Despite…