Diaries

sorry for getting this up late. also Seth's FFFF diagram is omitted because of lateness.

lots of new names and lots of old names with new numbers

as always, let me know if you find any errors, omissions or have any ideas of how to improve this year.

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Hooray!! Football is back!! Since it isn't even in our time zone, that just means we have to cheer louder from the mitten right? A trough - think of it as a stretched out low pressure system - will be pushing southeastward across Texas Saturday. This will bring a slight rain chance into the forecast, especially for the afternoon and evening. Stay hydrated if you're headed to the Fan Fest as it will be HOT. Even though the stadium has a roof here's what you can expect!

If you're traveling to Arlington...

Tailgating

You'll start the morning hours where Michigan's temps will end up in the afternoon - in the lower 70s. Expect a few clouds with a light southerly wind. If you're tailgating, you'll want a tent for some shade, and you may still want to tuck the napkins under the chip dip since we'll have just enough of a breeze to ruffle the leaves and send a couple flying. Draw straws for who has to stand by the hot grill - by lunchtime we'll be in the mid 80s! UV levels will be high Saturday, so you may also want to grab the sunscreen. 

Kickoff

Temps will be approaching 90 for the start of the game! Anyone hoping they close the roof? Winds will still be southerly and light with a mix of sun and clouds. There's a small chance for a shower or storm to pop up.  

Halftime

We'll hit 91 by the time the game is half over and it'll feel more like 95 or so. Winds will have shifted just a tad to the SE, remaining at about 5-7mph - just enough to blow some leaves around and see little waves on water. We carry that chance for a shower, but it's still not too likely.

Post-Game

Walking out with a win, it's not a bad night to celebrate out on the town! It'll continue to be hot leaving the stadium with temps hovering around 90. Winds will be out of the SE at 6-7mph, and they'll stay this way through the late-night. There's the possibility of running into an isolated shower but the chance is very small. If you're planning on going out to dinner, temperatures will stay warm in the mid 80s. Staying out late? The only thing cold will be your brewski! We only fall into the mid 70s by last call. As for Sunday, the forecast will be very similar - highs around 90, some sun with the slight chance for a shower/storm, and light SE winds. 

If you're staying home...

It'll feel much more like football weather here! Highs will be below normal, topping out around 70. We'll have a little sun early on, but also plenty of clouds, especially as the day goes on. Although not likely, there's a chance for rain also as we end up on the edge of Harvey remnants. Winds will be out of the E around 5-10mph - just enough to see a few waves break on the water. Sunday will bring upper 70s, a westerly breeze, and plenty of sun with the better shot at rain Monday. Lots of prayers continuing to go to TX & LA, and lots of cheers for our guys - go blue!

Christina Burkhart is the morning meteorologist for ABC in Flint, MI. She grew up in Ann Arbor and associates Saturdays with Michigan football. Go Blue!!

I used to post this every year on the day before first game, but haven't done it the past couple of seasons. I figured I'd bring it back this year. This is the speech that Bob Ufer gave when President Ford visited U of M in 1976. Go Blue! 
 

 "There run's through the core of all Michigan activities both on and off this campus, a certain intangible thing. We call it "The Michigan Spirit". Maybe you can relate to it. It's the atmosphere that permeates that stadium every Saturday afternoon in the fall where over a hundred thousand fans patiently wait to see whether Bo Schembechler is going to continue his winning ways. You know what I mean! You can feel the tension, the excitement, the charisma that surrounds that stadium every Saturday afternoon. Especially ten to fourteen minutes before kickoff. When a hush settles over that stadium and we all anxiously wait for that simple 4 word command to eminate out of the P.A. system. I can hear it now! "Band take the field!" and out of that eastern tunnel pour 215 well drilled, well disciplined Michigan bandsmen. They pour over the Eastern sideline and they form the big block M and they play the greatest college fight song ever written! The Michigan Victors!! That's when the chills go up and down your spine! You get goose pimples all over, your blood turns maize and blue and everyone out there becomes part of the winningest tradition in the history of Big Ten football as well as the winningest tradition in the history of Big Ten athletics. Folks lets join in and sing the song that the late and great John Phillip Sousa cl aimed was the greatest college fight song ever written. The Michigan Victors!!!"

It's time.

Last year, I had a lot of fun making wallpapers for as many opponents as I could. I had a difficult time coming up with an idea for Florida, but then Michigan went and announced maize uniforms. What else is maize and a staple at football games? Mustard.

Michigan fans don't just use regular 'ol yellow mustart. No, the color "yellow" doesn't exist in our color pallete. We use MAIZE mustard, of course. And you would never sully a hot dog with that red tomato stuff.

Full size / Mobile

Florida's mascot may be the Gator, but we all know that Head Coach Jim MacElwain has a soft spot for another sea creature. I thought it would be fitting to give the Gator logo a little makeover.

A new year is upon us! I haven't seen too many wallpapers posted yet, so I figured I would throw one together for you guys. Will get more up if I have the time. Hopefully the rest of our MGoCreative Community will add more options as well.

I got this "Year 3" idea from MGoFish's hype video. Thanks for the inspiration!

3 sizes: Desktop (1920x1080), mobile (sized for iPhone 7, but should work for everyone) and square/share. Enjoy! GO BLUE!!

Desktop 1920 x 1080

Mobile

Square/Share