Right now up on detnews.com, check out my guest post on the Top 25 Michigan players of all-time. For those who don’t favor the slideshow format, sorry homes but it was not my doing. For those of you who are pissed player X isn’t on the list, take a number :) P.S. Here’s a better photo of Everitt:
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Dr. Sap’s Decals – Michigan State!
Ed. Steve Sapardanis aka “Dr. Sap” is back with his decals for Michigan State week. This week I added the Editor’s Pick & Fan Award. Here are the picks from Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6. Context: Back when Bo was coaching the Michigan Football team, he awarded decals for individual as well as TEAM accomplishments. He also selected Champions each week. Not only were the obvious categories (offense, defense, special teams) selected, but Bo also made it a point to recognize the not so obvious ones – Scout Team Champions and Team Hustlers – each week. Here are the picks this week: OFFENSE DREW DILEO – I think Denard just found his own version of Jason Avant. Clutch catches in traffic – that’s big time! Maybe Dileo should wear #8 next year! And don’t forget his perfect holds and spots on field goals. DEFENSE J.T. FLOYD – His Pass Break Ups thwarted at least three of MSU’s drives. I’m not saying it’s because he is dread-less, but I’m just saying…dude is starting to be that lock-down corner a defense needs to be great. SPECIAL TEAMS BRENDAN GIBBONS – I said last week that “Gibbons is a TOTALLY DIFFERENT kicker. There is a calmness and confidence that just wasn’t there a few years ago.”…
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For the Kids (Griese-Hutchinson-Woodson Gala Pics)
Just a couple pics (via iPhone, mixed bag on the quality) from the GHW Mott Gala last night, held at The Glick. Chuck Woodson on stage chats with this cutie, one of the patients at Mott. Legendary former C Steve Everitt, a walking a photo caption contest. The big man is about to snap this young lad’s neck, ensuring that Mott will be in business another year. Here’s former assistant coach Jerry Hanlon mixing it up with Chris “51 Carries” Perry. A look at the righteous signed pigskin tossed to donors at the end of the night. Along with Griese, the balls were delivered via the arms of Johnny Wangler, Matt Stafford, and Drew Henson among others. Related: Griese-Hutchinson-Woodson Mott official website
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WTKA 1050AM Mott Takeover Schedule
Support this cause or someone from the 4 o’clock hour is going to get Via WTKA media relations, here’s the schedule for Friday’s annual Mott Takeover event on WTKA 1050AM, Here’s the official line-up – I like the additions of some national media members and you’ve got to like that Stevie Everitt (above) will be in the house: 7am – Lloyd Carr, Jay Feely 8am – Lloyd Carr, Brian Griese 9am –Dana Jacobson, Dhani Jones 10am – Marlin Jackson, Cato June, Tim Massaquoi 11am – Charles Woodson, Adam Schefter Noon – Mike Hart, Greg Mattison, Al Borges 1pm –Scott Dreisbach, Adrian Arrington, Gary Moeller, Jerry Hanlon, Jarrett Irons 2pm – Leon Hall, Morgan Trent, Ron Bellamy, Drew Henson 3pm –Mark Campbell, Jerame Tuman , Aaron Shea, Remy Hamilton 4pm – Steve Hutchinson, Steve Everitt, Jake Long at MDen 5pm – David Brandon, Brady Hoke at MDen Last year they raised nearly $105,000 for the Charles Woodson Clinical Research Fund. This year the Takeover will benefit the Coach Carr Mountaintop Experience Fund. So—diial in early and often. Fans can of course listen in and this year you can watch the final two hours live from the M-Den on State Street. Go Blue!
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Dr. Sap’s Decals – Eastern Michigan
Hoke didn’t bring them back but I think a surprising number of Michigan fans would like to see them return. I’m talking about the helmet stickers or decals of course, Bo Schembechler’s 1965 invention (while at Miami, OH) that he brought to Ann Arbor. Wolverine gear guru Dr. Steve Sapardanis was one hoping they’d be back and he’s even suggested a 2011 version to grace the Schutts and Riddells on Saturdays: Although these won’t adorn the headgear this season, Dr. Sap thought he’d run down a his thoughts on who he’d honor each week. First, some context from Sap: In the past, Bo Schembechler had a list of achievements and criteria for each team (Offense, Defense and Special Teams) as well as individual accomplishments for awarding his helmet decals. Not being privy to film study or game performance grading, the process has been simplified to just touchdowns and big plays – and a few other "Awards of Distinction" as you will see below. Here’s Sap’s rundown for Eastern Michigan, including some influence from the editor of this site. Week #3 vs. Eastern Michigan ALL members of the Michigan Defense: for not allowing a point in the 1st quarter – first time all season! Jibreel Black: 1 decal for Forced Fumble in 1st quarter. Thomas Gordon: 2 decals – one for…
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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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Support Mott! WTKA 1050AM U-M Football Takeover is Underway
Today is the WTKA 1050AM Ann Arbor C.S. Mott radio takeover. Details from WTKA.com: We are raising money for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and The Charles Woodson Clinical Research Fund. CALL 1-800-559-2657 OR CLICK HERE TO GIVE A GIFT DURING THE TAKEOVER … A $20 INCENTIVE GETS YOU A FATHEAD TEAMMATE BLOCK M (ROUGHLY 12"x7") A $50 GETS YOU A SPECIAL EDITION WOODSON T-SHIRT: A $120 DONATION FATHEAD JUNIOR BIG HOUSE MURAL (17"x30") AUTOGRAPHED BY CHARLES WOODSON A $250 DONATION GETS YOU FOUR PASSES TO A PRE-SEASON SCRIMMAGE A $500 DONATION GETS YOU TWO PRE-GAME SIDELINE PASSES (DOES NOT INCLUDE GAME TICKETS) TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR GAMES: WESTERN MICHIGAN, EASTERN MICHIGAN, SAN DIEGO STATE OR MINNESOTA. HERE IS Today’s LINEUP (SCHEDULED TO APPEAR; SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 7-8 AM LLOYD CARR AND JAY FEELY 8-9AM CHARLES WOODSON 9-10AM BRIAN GRIESE 10-11AM STEVE HUTCHINSON, GLEN STEELE, STEVE EVERITT, JEFF BACKUS, JON JANSEN 11AM-12PM GARY MOELLER, AL BORGES 12-1PM JAKE LONG, CHAD HENNE 1-2PM MARLIN JACKSON, AMANI TOOMER, SCOTT DREISBACH, JARRETT IRONS 2-3PM LEON HALL, MORGAN TRENT, MIKE HART, LAMARR WOODLEY 3-4PM MARK CAMPBELL, JERAME TUMAN, AARON SHEA 4-5PM GREG MATTISON 5-6PM DAVID BRANDON AND BRADY HOKE CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE