A tribute to 1964 team Captain Jim Conley, one of my favorite former players and just an all-around incredible guy. Thanks to Ira at WTKA 1050AM for the clip:
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Captain Jim Conley and the 1964 Wolverines | Starting From Nothing (Part I)
“You’ve got to remember, we were a bunch of losers.” That’s how 1964 Michigan team captain Jim Conley labeled his team before summer training camp. But somehow this group of losers, who won just 5 games in 1962 and 1963 combined, captured Michigan’s first Big Ten title since 1950 then pummeled Oregon State 34-7 in the Rose Bowl. Bump Elliott’s team transformed into a powerhouse that put away four top-10 squads, including powerful rivals Michigan State and Ohio State on the road. They crushed teams led by a returning Heisman-winning quarterback in Roger Staubach (Navy), and a squad (Illinois) that featured Dick Butkus, arguably the greatest linebacker in football history.
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Fandom Felonies | Ep. #60 Professor and the Pundit
In this ep, the boys preview the CFP playoff and Michigan's rematch with our new little buddy, Alabama in Tampa. We discuss concerns over the 12-team format and the comings and goings from Michigan football's roster. And are you ready for some hoops? Both M men and women are ranked, and they are becoming must-see TV (finally!). We briefly hit on Rich Rod's odd return to West Virginia, and given it's the season---cover a few of our "favorite things" for 2024.
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My Favorite Michigan Things 2024!
Here are a few of my favorite Christmas items for Michigan football fans, in 2024:
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The Spoils of War! | Ep. #59 Professor and the Pundit
The boys hit the studio, a tad hungover, still in stunned appreciation for Michigan's unlikely victory over the Buckeyes in Columbus. What does it mean for Michigan? For Ohio State? For Ryan Day's future? We cover it all including the postgame kerfuffle. We take a quick spin around the B1G, and answer Nick Hopwood's question about the biggest win in recent Michigan -Ohio State history. Muy Beuno! Quatro Anos!
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The Duck Bribe of 1960
I spoke to the U-M Club of Lansing last week, and one of the questions was about the impact of legalized gambling on college sports and the potential dangers. This is a complicated topic, but as ever I mentioned there is a historical precedent at Michigan. It involves our guests this Saturday--the Oregon football team. This is from 1960, and it involved the Ducks, gamblers from New York, the FBI, and eventually a U.S. Senate subcommittee. Here's what happened:
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The Case of Michigan vs. Illinois’ Red Grange (1924-1925)
From EDUC 212: 'The History of College Athletics' October 16, 2024, the history lesson you need before we face Illinois at Memorial Stadium.
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Winking at the Middle | Ep. #53 Professor and the Pundit
The boys are back after a brief Prof & Pundit fan tour of Europe, Scandinavia and the subcontinent. We briefly hit on the concerning loss at Washington and the status of our empty QB cupboard, and the reality that we're presently in a fight for the middle of the Big Ten. We hit on Coach CB confronting loud Husky fans, Connor Stalions making the podcast rounds, the impact (questions really) on the House vs. NCAA settlement, a spin around the Big Ten, trouble at USC and Alabama and much more! Finally, who's been waiting all day for Sunday night? NOOOOBODDDDY.
