Building on John Niyo's fine piece in the Detroit News about Woody’s oft-repeated line following the 1968 Michigan-Ohio State game. Asked why he went two Hayes allegedly replied, “Because I couldn’t go for three,” Here's a look at the truth from 1968, and a bet-you-didn't-know precursor to that game, a very similar incident in the 1961 game.
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Earn Your Wings – Guess the Score Contest
The Dack brothers have released the 3rd edition of the book dedicated to the greatest helmet of all helmets (football, construction, mining…all). Yes, ‘Wings: An Illustrated Celebration of Michigan Wolverine Helmets‘, is out and ready to order and makes an awesome gift. Want to win a copy?
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Inspiring ‘The Victors’ (1898) – This Week in Michigan Football History
While rarely discussed these days, the Chicago game in 1898 is without a doubt one of the most memorable match-ups in Wolverine lore. It also had the most far-reaching impact as it was this win that inspired 'The Victors'. Today our undisputed rival is clearly the Buckeyes. But back in 1898 it was was AA Stagg and his Chicago Maroons.
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Bo on Harbaugh’s Guarantee (1986)
Bumped from Twitter because I know many of you don't partake in the social media snakepit. Via Dr. Sap's archives, here's Bo following Michigan's 26-24 win over Ohio State in Columbus when asked about Harbaugh's pregame guarantee:
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No More Indiana Nice – Sight & Sounds (Michigan 31, Indiana 20)
They had to earn it. The Hoosiers exposed a few issues on defense and frankly that’s ok by me. It’s good that it happened at home and especially in a game that we eventually controlled. It might give the Buckeyes a few ideas but my money is on this staff & its ability to fix the kinks in the armor this week. Re: the postgame chatter about dirty play? Get over it. Don’t sink the Bismarck. It’s Indiana. A few sights & sounds:
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Photos: Michigan 31, Indiana 20 (2018)
A few photos from Saturday before, during and after Michigan's 31-20 win over Indiana. Nice work by Mark Kolanowksi.
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Don’t Poke the Bear | Dr. Sap’s Decals
Dr. Sap doles out his decals for his Offense, Defense and Special Teams champions against Indiana. And yes, we've spotted a 3rd degree sticker placement violation!
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Michigan Football at Yankee Stadium (1945, 1950)
With Notre Dame facing Syracuse today at Yankee Stadium, I thought it appropriate for a recap of Michigan's visits to the Bronx. The results didn't turn out well for your beloved Wolverines, but the 1945 game in particular holds a special place in the history of all of college football:
