An interview with longtime Michigan Associated Press (AP) sportswriter Larry Lage. We covered a ton of ground including: - His Ann Arbor roots and early days at Michigan Stadium - Performing as the 'Sparty' mascot at MSU (and how he kept it a secret) - Escaping the Malice at the Palace in 2004 - Getting cussed out and booted out of practice by Nick Saban - Growing up with two deaf parents and how this affected his perception and his career - The COVID vibe at sporting events, and the good & the bad for his profession - Much more...
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The Mood, Historically Speaking
Here's a new view of the Mood Index (a measure of the collective mood of the Michigan fanbase). I've been assessing this weekly since 2013 - so finally I was inspired this weekend to compile a historical view going back to inception. I added few key call-outs.
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Interview: Quarterback Nick Sheridan
An Interview with Michigan quarterback Nick Sheridan, conducted in 2009.
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A Seventy Burger | This Week in Michigan Football History
This Week In Michigan Football History, as played during the WTKA 1050AM 'Countdown to Kickoff' held November 7, 2020 before the Michigan-Indiana game. Topics: Bob Ufer's passing and the onfield tributes, Bo's disdain for both Illinois (after firing Gary Moeller) and for Illinois's head coach Mike White. For all these reasons and more, Bo and crew dropped 70 on White and the Illini:
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Little Brown Jug Updated
Today local artist Jil Gordon performed the most sacred of duties on the Little Brown Jug. The tradition dates back to 1903 when Minnesota's custodian Oscar Munson and athletic director L.J. "Doc" Cooke painted on the 6-6 score in 1903. But you knew that.
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The Good Kind of Positive | Dr. Sap’s Decals
Steve "Dr. Sap" Sapardanis mustered the strength to deliver his decals following Saturday's debacle. Read on for a jolt of positivity (the good kind) if you need it.
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It’s Fine. Sure.
Mood adjustment. I blame the mini Ms.
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Why We Hate The Paul Bunyan Trophy
We covered a lot of ground including the odd origins of the Paul Bunyan Trophy (the nine foot wooden sculpture awarded to the winner of the Michigan-Michigan State game since 1953). And why Michigan fans have never really cared for it until now. We also touched on the 2020 Minnesota game, the Little Brown Jug (naturally), the fickle mood of Michigan fans and much more.
