More shots from the Central Michigan game – here’s a few capturing of the goings on off the field: Nicely done, that’s a ‘10’ Unauthorized little baby on the field? Naw, that’s a Mattison Don’t remember the Regents approving the purchase of the official pregame stadium trikes? Walking in, many of the players had this Coat of Arms-looking pin on their blazers – anyone know the deal? More after the jump including Beilein, Jake Ryan’s locks, QWASH clowning and more..
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Getting Started (CMU Early Pregame Photos)
Just a few from pregame. For starters, always great to see the old alums back in town…if nothing else to show the kids how they did it back in the day… Dang, Treezy!! New mural inside the Big House, outside the photo and opponent press conference rooms: DJ Hollywood warming up the students. Junior Doug Trusell was first in line, around 6:30AM EDT. The students also entertained themselves with a few Yost-style games. This was awesome: Lewan in the Navy Seals chains: Two guys that won’t “score” tonight. Well maybe–those are pretty good: Not the best shot of Harmon… This one is better. A sneak look at the special Notre Dame program for next week. Order it here. Gold embossed pic of Old 98, tried to demonstrate: Fresh..eat M&Ms with these and blow minds: DG in the #134 gear: More later.. Follow MVictors on Twitter Related: TWIMFbH: A Ticket to Michigan Football’s Valhalla (Washington 2002) Provisioning for Michigan Stadium – 2013 Style Family Business – Behind the Scenes of the 1973 Team Reunion Phil Brabbs & the Righteous Ratty Shoe
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TWIMFbH: A Ticket to Michigan Football’s Valhalla (Washington 2002)
Welcome to the first edition of the 4th season(!) of This Week in Michigan Football History. This time we step back to exactly 11 years this Saturday to the seesaw battle against the sweatervested Rick Neuheisel and his Washington Huskies in the 2002 season opener. The wild events of the final couple minutes caused many a Michigan man to lose his hair, especially those enduring the brutal heat that day. But in the end, coach Carr chose wisely and and the name Phil Brabbs is forever etched in Wolverine lore. Clip: [display_podcast] If you missed it, I chatted with Brabbs this week about the kick, kicking cancer’s ass and more. And P.S. I know old Ufe’ used to say “..to the coast of lake Huron,” but my boys Sap and Kryk we’re listening in Canada, ok? So Lake Erie it is. Remember–You can catch all of the This Week in Michigan Football History clips here. Listen to it live tomorrow on the KeyBank Countdown to kick-off on WTKA 1050AM or catch it live inside the Bud Light Victors Lounge. Follow MVictors on Twitter script: To kickoff another year of This Week in Michigan football History we take a short, but glorious trip back to August 31, 2002 as Rick Neuheisel’s 11th ranked Washington Huskies marched into Ann Arbor to…
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Provisioning for Michigan Stadium – 2013 Style
My annual post outlining your checklist before entering Michigan Stadium on Saturday. One addition right up front this season. Thanks to my friends at MaraWatch I will be rocking this gorgeous beauty this season: That’s a not a mere watch, people–that’s what you call a timepiece! Details here. Here’s what else to bring: 1. Radio. Forget the latest incarnation of the radio that sticks on your ear, they are unreliable. Bring in a radio you trust to listen to the play-by-play from Brandy and Beckmann on WTKA 1050AM. You’ll get injury reports, sideline observations, statistics and analysis of key plays that are under review (although Brandstatter always seems to think the replay will goes Michigan’s way). You can also check out the entire pregame show and This Week in Michigan Football History as it plays. Probably most critical: with the radio in your ears you can block out the blabber from the idiot nearby who won’t shut his Twizzler hole, as he gives his personal play-by-play and screams down to the coaching staff from row 87. 2. M Lid. While not an absolute requirement, it certainly helps to keep that sun from beating down on you. For those in the North end zone or east side of the field it’s critical. Especially if you are rocking my haircut. 3. Camera.…
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Family Business – Behind the Scenes of the 1973 Team Reunion
You may have heard that several members of the fabled 1973 team were in town this weekend. Thanks to my pal and artist Jil Gordon, who attended the reception on Saturday, and ‘73 team member Geoff Steger (Bo’s Wolf–see the Bentley roster), I’m able to share a few details: Background and FridaySteger and ‘73 LG Gary Hainrihar started the planning about a year ago, knowing that this season would mark the 40th anniversary of the famed 1973 squad. On Friday afternoon they received a tour of Schembechler Hall, the Glick, the new lockers, etc. According to Treger, “It was quite an eye opener for many of the guys who had not seen [the facilities].” That night many headed to Fraser’s Pub. Treger: “That’s where we hung out when we were students. We probably should have bought that place—we’ve spent so much money there over the years. We’ve been going there back 40 years now and it really hasn’t changed. Although they got rid of the bowling machine—we were kind of disappointed they got rid of that.” [Ed. Urgent– I need to understand more about this bowling machine!] Saturday ScrimmageThey attended Saturday’s scrimmage and Hoke invited them down to the field to meet the team afterward. Steger: “Hoke introduced us and talked about the importance of the Michigan tradition. Brady is…
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Phil Brabbs & the Righteous Ratty Shoe
Eleven years ago this Saturday coach Lloyd Carr summoned Phil Brabbs onto the field. Seconds later he punched his ticket to Michigan Football’s Valhalla as his 44-and-a-half yard kick sailed true and sunk Washington 31-29. Phil was mobbed by his teammates, you hugged the person next to you and probably spilled a few things. Life was good.
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1964 Season | Michigan Ticket Stub Archive
The purpose of this site is to provide a visual database of University of Michigan ticket stubs (and related game memorabilia) through the years. Thanks collectors Jack Briegel, Ken Magee (of Ann Arbor Sports Memorabilia), and Greg Kinney & Brian Williams at the U-M Bentley Historical Library. And finally a hat tip to Brian Powers the original curator of a now-defunct site called ticketmuseum.com. To submit any updates please contact me. vs. Air ForceSaturday September 26, 1964Michigan 24, Air Force 7Attendance: 69,888 ________________________________________________________________________________________ vs. NavySaturday October 3, 1964Michigan 21, Navy 0Attendance: 70,608 [link to ebay..] [insert ad named “ticketbottom.gif”]
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Legends Update: Avery #11 (Wisterts), Funchess #87 (Kramer!), Gallon #21 (Desmond), #98 ???
Uniform Timeline updated.. Via U-M Media Relations: U-M’s Avery, Funchess, Gallon to Don Michigan Football Legends Jerseys ANN ARBOR, Mich. — University of Michigan head football coach Brady Hoke announced today (Tuesday, Aug. 27) that senior defensive back Courtney Avery(Mansfield, Ohio/Lexington), sophomore tight end Devin Funchess (Farmington Hills, Mich./Harrison) and fifth-year senior wide receiver Jeremy Gallon(Apopka, Fla./Apopka) will don Michigan Football Legends numbers this season. Avery, a team co-captain and three-year letterman, will wear No. 11 in honor of Francis, Albert and Alvin Wistert. The Wisterts, one of the great Michigan athletic families in school history, each wore the No. 11 jersey for the Michigan football program. All three brothers played tackle, were selected consensus All-Americans and were inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and Michigan Hall of Honor. Funchess, who was named to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team in 2012 after totaling 15 receptions for 234 yards and five touchdowns, will wear Ron Kramer’s No. 87 jersey for the remainder of his career. Kramer was a two-time consensus All-American (1955-56) and a three-time All-Big Ten first-team selection (1954-56). He was a standout two-way player at offensive and defensive end, and also saw time at running back, quarterback, kicker and receiver. The former Green Bay Packers All-Pro tight end was a nine-time letterman in…
