• The Impact of Bump Elliott

    Tally up Bump Elliott's accomplishments as an athlete, an assistant coach, a head coach & finally as an athletic director. When you are finished you must conclude that this man had one of the most impactful careers in the history of the Big Ten.

  • Remembering 1964 | ‘Bump Elliott, the Michigan Wolverines and Their 1964 Championship Season’ – E. Bruce Geelhoed

    Last Saturday WTKA played the Ufer broadcast of the 1964 Ohio State game (the 10-0 win that sent Bump Elliott’s crew to the Rose Bowl).   Dang those broadcasts are gems and this was no exception (remind me to try to get a copy of Ufer’s halftime interview with Fritz Crisler and post it here).   If you read this site you know how I feel about that squad and their legacy—they have to be one of the most underappreciated teams in U-M history.  I think this year a few folks have done a lot to help right that wrong, leading with historian Bruce Geelhoed.  For starters, Geelhoed has an outstanding story in the current edition of Michigan History magazine on the 1964 Ohio State game titled, ‘The Game that Turned Around the Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry’.  You can pick it up at local Meijer and Barnes and Noble stores or online here. Captain Conley’s righteous pigskin – the Ohio State game ball But foremost — Geelhoed recently published this, a 248 page book on the 1964 season itself: If you are the type of fan who has books like John Kryk’s Natural Enemies and John Bacon’s Blue Ice on your shelf, this is no brainer— go out and get a copy.   It includes an endorsement from yours truly on the back cover.…

  • Jugs, Hounds and Champions | Minnesota Pregame Photos

    A few from pregame out here on a perfect day inside the Big House: Jug safe keeping   The Official Braylon back in the house Mad Magician and ‘64 Head Coach Bump Elliott and All-American QB Bob Timberlake   Captain Jim Conley and Barry Dehlin Frank “The Fudgehammer” Nunley and Rick Volk.  In ‘64 Volk pick off the Buckeyes twice in the 4th quarter to seal the game and a trip to the Rose Bowl. My favorite Michigan artists – Jil Gordon of TrueBlue365 and Scott Robbins of The Blockhams.  Check out Scott’s latest with Ira and Sam on WTKA.     Jon Falk preaching!  (While Steve Clarke is tweeting)

  • Bennie O. to Bump, and the Unforgettable 1964 | This Week in Michigan Football History

    This week we start with 1958, Bennie Oosterbaan’s final season at the helm in Ann Arbor and roll up to the coach and the team being honored Saturday in Michigan Stadium: Bump Elliott and the 1964 Big Ten & Rose Bowl Champions: [display_podcast] You can catch all of the This Week in Michigan Football History clips here…And don’t forget to catch it live Saturday on the KeyBank Countdown to kick-off on WTKA 1050AM or inside the Bud Light Victors Lounge starting at 11:30am.   Follow MVictors on Twitter  Related: Captain Conley & the 1964 Wolverines | Starting From Nothing (Part I) Captain Conley & the 1964 Wolverines | The Season (Part II) Captain Conley & the 1964 Wolverines | Business Time (Part III) Bump Elliott Interview