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2013 Signing Day: The Signature Collection
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Here's the pics I could assemble from 2013 signing day, because the most exciting thing that happened today was 18-year-olds signing pieces of paper and standing by fax machines. If you've got others post 'em below with attribution and I'll add.
To begin, here's ESPN's lead photo with Shane Morris and Wyatt Shallman in a DeLorean, because if you're going to take the Michigan program Back to the Future why not do it with some style. Also the stainless steel construction… stand back.
The rest via the jump.
The Big Board (via @umichfootball):
De'Veon Smith is the guy on the right (via Rob Decker)
Scott [spell on first attempt: GO!] Sypniewski is apparently faxing a copy of his whole football team as well. They can't all come Scott. (via Chantel)
Taylor Lewan (remember when?) via Taylor Lewan. What do you mean he's already been on the team for four years? Lies!
Mike McCray is already 40 years old. (via TomVH)
Shane Morris and Jack Wangler with their brothers (via Tim Sullivan)
Additional shots from Kyle Bogenshutz of Fox/Scout/GoBlueWolverine of Shane with Amy Campbell, and Wangs with Wangs
WR Da'Mario Jones via Bogenshutz:
WR Csont'e York via Bogenshutz:
Text message says Poggi's LOI is in, via Maize n Brew.
LaQuan Treadwell's LOI with Ole Miss, via himself:
and finally
2014 ATH Chimp President apparently made a friend:
LATE ADDITION: Derrick Green is apparently #27, via Michigan's facebook page.
February 6th, 2013 at 6:42 PM | 
Signing day pics are the
Signing day pics are the
February 7th, 2013 at 12:27 AM |
That looks like a plug to me.
That looks like a plug to me.
That looks like a plug to me. Maybe an upside-down iPhone charger?
February 6th, 2013 at 6:44 PM |
I think I saw something about
I think I saw something about
I think I saw something about Michigan going back to the future with power game and I saw the Delorean and all I could think of is that car had like 130hp and was slow. It scared me.
Funny picture though.
I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers. -Mahatma Gandhi
February 6th, 2013 at 8:57 PM |
Now you're scaring me
Now you're scaring me
As John DeLorean was a huge coke head and the last person I saw driving that car was Glenn Gulia in 1998's The Wedding Singer.
1998... I still hate you Donovan McNabb.
February 7th, 2013 at 1:00 AM |
Any Glenn Gulia reference is
Any Glenn Gulia reference is
Any Glenn Gulia reference is an automatic upvote.
February 6th, 2013 at 9:27 PM |
Not only was it underpowered
Not only was it underpowered
it was ridiculously heavy! That stainless steel didn't rust, but it did weigh tons. 130hp with 2,800 lbs to move? For comparison, the Corvette had an extra hundred horsepower with only an extra 600lbs in 1981.
"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"
February 6th, 2013 at 9:36 PM |
Public Address announcement
Public Address announcement
"Would the owner of the Delorean please check your trunk, we think you'll find your rebate."
The Team, The Team, The Team
February 6th, 2013 at 10:35 PM |
"that car had like 130hp and
"that car had like 130hp and
"that car had like 130hp and was slow."
Unfortunately that was about par for the course for cars in the '80's. Unless you were ordering a Testarossa, any Ferrari you could buy that decade (Thomas Magnum's 308 included) would get smoked off the line by a Japanese sedan like the Exo X or WRX STi that you could drive off the lot for less than $40k today.
When I think of what we were driving in this country during that time I understand why the Europeans think so little of American engineering. Pontiac conspired to turbocharge a 4.9l V8 for their Trans-Am in 1980-81 that was rated at 210hp; Buick's turbocharged 3.8l V6 was within shouting distance of that when sold in the Buick Regal in the first half of the decade, and exceeded it badly by the time the GNX closed out the model run in 1987. You can buy a stock Hyundai that will embarrass either one of those today.
So, yeah...the '80's...not the most shining decade for the automobile.
February 7th, 2013 at 8:54 AM |
So you're saying the Knight
So you're saying the Knight
So you're saying the Knight Industries Two Thousand couldn't really go in excess of 300 mph? My childhood is just a web of lies....
"...what do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?"
"Fix the cigarette lighter."
February 7th, 2013 at 9:49 AM |
Yes, but with a WICKED cool
Yes, but with a WICKED cool
Yes, but with a WICKED cool analog synth soundtrack.
February 7th, 2013 at 10:32 AM |
No worries, the Last and
No worries, the Last and
No worries, the Last and Final Knight Rider took care of that!!!!!
February 7th, 2013 at 10:30 AM |
Todays JapCrap vs last Centurys American cars? Idiot!
Todays JapCrap vs last Centurys American cars? Idiot!
Comparing todays imports to cars from 25 years ago? Really? I LOL because you are obviously one with a Ricer mentality. Bet your GF is Japanese! How about you compare your JAP CRAP to Fords and Chevys of same year. NO Jap crap could touch the 03/04 Mustang SVT Cobra, then or now. Also, tell me when any JAP CRAP has had the ability to pick up 140HP form less than $1000 in modifications (Swap intake, exhaust, and the infamous $90 pulley swap) and get those returns. NEVER. takes adding juice to even dream those numbers. WRX-LMOA, WRXs = Teenagers choice for "This is what I want in a Larger version when I grow up" Car. Funny How even the Worshiped GTR got royally SPANKED by the 2013 Shelby and costs were $30K less. You wanna play with the big boys, bring Big Boy Toys, else stay living in you F&F fantasy world, LMFAO! When Toyota/Subaru/Honda and their Luxury series branded cars can run 10.8's off showroom floor with some sticky tires and a decent driver, then you can flap your gums, and that is with 4000lbs in weight. Stock Hyundai? Lord you had me rolling on that one. Heres your tissue.............
February 6th, 2013 at 6:47 PM |
Man, am I gonna miss Denard,
Man, am I gonna miss Denard,
Man, am I gonna miss Denard, his attitude, and infectious smile. Great pic.
February 7th, 2013 at 1:03 AM |
We'll see that smile many
We'll see that smile many
We'll see that smile many more times. He won't be playing football for us, but I think our Denard experience is far from over.
February 6th, 2013 at 6:49 PM |
Wow
Wow
Is that Taylor Lewan's mom? [Comment edited in case TL could ever identify me.]
"Mattison must break you. Jake Ryan is his tool."
February 6th, 2013 at 8:03 PM |
Indeed. Sorry Stacy, but
Indeed. Sorry Stacy, but
Indeed. Sorry Stacy, but it's Taylor's mom who's got it going on.
Former Buckeye Antonio Pittman on being a poster child for compliance: "This osu tattoo stuff is silly. Cats been getting hookups on tatts since back in '01."
February 7th, 2013 at 3:24 AM |
MILF!.....................
MILF!.....................
MILF!..................... MILF!......... MILF!..... MILF!.. MILF! MILF! MILF!
The state pays for it, it is
February 7th, 2013 at 9:38 AM |
I have a feeling ...
I have a feeling ...
you're typing with just one hand. Please show a little control here, its Taylor's mom.
Go Blue!
No place on earth I'd rather be on a football Saturday than Michigan Stadium !
February 6th, 2013 at 10:36 PM |
She's definitely got
She's definitely got
a bit of the "Stifler's Mom" thing going on.
February 7th, 2013 at 9:47 AM |
I regret
I regret
I regret to inform that I was thinking exactly the same thing.
February 6th, 2013 at 6:53 PM |
denard is obviously
denard is obviously
denard is obviously unreplaceable, but i hope that these kids can show the joy that always explodes from denard's smile.
February 6th, 2013 at 7:39 PM |
I miss Denard already.
I miss Denard already.
I miss Denard already.
"I have seen the top of the mountain. And it is good."
February 6th, 2013 at 7:43 PM |
Jack Wangler looks like David Schwimmer
Jack Wangler looks like David Schwimmer
I'll be there for hhiiiiiiimmmmmmmmmmmm
(of hey 1000)
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
-RIP Mitch
February 6th, 2013 at 9:23 PM |
Seriously. His brother looks
Seriously. His brother looks
Seriously. His brother looks like a Wangler, but Jack looks more like a Weingler, if you know what I'm saying.
February 6th, 2013 at 8:03 PM |
Badass
Badass
Badass
Ever notice how everytime ND upgrades their stadium, it still looks like the Big House? The 2015 artist rendering is no different...Go Blue
February 6th, 2013 at 9:10 PM |
Avatar
Avatar
I thought you posted a while ago that your wide busted you for that avatar?
February 6th, 2013 at 10:53 PM |
No but she's going to bust
No but she's going to bust
No but she's going to bust you for calling her wide
/°>
February 6th, 2013 at 11:00 PM |
Oh, she did bust me...that's
Oh, she did bust me...that's
Oh, she did bust me...that's why I haven't commented in awhile. And she is preggers, so technically, she is a little wide right now. My girl is due in 4 days. And nothing is going to make me change this avatar!
Ever notice how everytime ND upgrades their stadium, it still looks like the Big House? The 2015 artist rendering is no different...Go Blue
February 7th, 2013 at 1:09 AM |
Wait did your wife bust you
Wait did your wife bust you
Wait did your wife bust you because your avatar is of a fine young female, or did she bust you because that's a picture of your wife?
February 7th, 2013 at 8:21 AM |
You have the only avatar
You have the only avatar
that is damn near 3-D!
"I promise you we would have walked to the University of Michigan." - Brady Hoke
February 6th, 2013 at 9:46 PM |
I miss denard already :(
I miss denard already :(
I miss denard already :(
"What" ain't no country I ever heard of. They speak English in What?
February 7th, 2013 at 12:29 AM |
The only question I have for
The only question I have for
The only question I have for Shane and Wyatt is do they think they have the ability to get our offense humming along at the necessary 1.21 jigawatts.
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
February 7th, 2013 at 8:58 AM |
I'm afraid there's only one
I'm afraid there's only one
I'm afraid there's only one athlete capable of generating that kind of speed....
"...what do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?"
"Fix the cigarette lighter."
February 7th, 2013 at 12:29 AM |
nsync
nsync
We have Justin Timberlake as r next QB...
February 7th, 2013 at 9:54 AM |
Bob Timberlake
Bob Timberlake
We did used to have a Timberlake as QB.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Timberlake_(American_football)
February 7th, 2013 at 1:32 AM |
So...
So...
Is it acceptable that I wept uncontrollably when I viewed the last picture?
February 7th, 2013 at 1:35 AM |
Smith
Smith
My cousin is the one next to De'Veon in that picture. My aunt just posted a whole facebook album of their signing day.
/cool story bro
February 7th, 2013 at 1:43 AM |
Which school did your cousin
Which school did your cousin
Which school did your cousin pick?
February 7th, 2013 at 1:59 AM |
Ohio U
Ohio U
No, not that Ohio
February 7th, 2013 at 2:26 AM |
I wonder if
I wonder if
Mike McCray is rocking a Dhani Jones' bow tie?
February 7th, 2013 at 4:02 AM |
Chimp President??
Chimp President??
Can somebody please explain the whole Chimp President thing?...what is it, and where did it originate? Obviously the Chimp President has his own Twitter page, and has posed with a ton of celebrities, but WTF is he?
Chuck Norris wears Brady Hoke pajamas.
February 7th, 2013 at 9:00 AM |
He's a president who also
He's a president who also
He's a president who also happens to be a chimp?
"...what do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?"
"Fix the cigarette lighter."
February 7th, 2013 at 10:35 AM |
Fear not, you're getting in
Fear not, you're getting in
Fear not, you're getting in on the ground floor. Chimp President's twitter account opened, like, yesterday and I think I was the 12th follower (Denard was the 11th).
(Blogger alias: "Misopogon") This team is under construction. We thank you for your patience.
February 7th, 2013 at 8:27 AM |
Csont'e York...
Csont'e York...
carrying the torch for Darryl Stonum.
"I promise you we would have walked to the University of Michigan." - Brady Hoke
February 7th, 2013 at 8:56 AM |
but in a good way!
but in a good way!
Speed and eye-wear fashion are the only things you're allowed to emulate young man.
Love & Hate are horns on the same goat.
February 7th, 2013 at 9:06 AM |
I apologize
I apologize
for my double post transgression.
Love & Hate are horns on the same goat.
February 7th, 2013 at 11:32 AM |
WTF is that thing?
WTF is that thing?
WTF is that thing? Definitely makes the Top 10 for witty double-post edits.
Disgruntled former moderator. I got a lot of problems with you people!
February 7th, 2013 at 11:12 AM |
Is Taylor Lewan's brother Bad
Is Taylor Lewan's brother Bad
Is Taylor Lewan's brother Bad Luck Brian?
"I think Hoke has changed the tide on the rivalry. Hell people in Ohio are starting to believe him. Never in a million years I would have thought that. Selling Michigan jerseys is a good start."
February 7th, 2013 at 12:56 PM |
Brian didn't post this
Brian didn't post this
Brian didn't post this article, dammit.
Or is something going way over my head right now? I mean besides so much universe that everything my brain can comprehend amounts to statistical irrelevance.
(Blogger alias: "Misopogon") This team is under construction. We thank you for your patience.
February 7th, 2013 at 1:51 PM |
Not sure how to add pics from
Not sure how to add pics from
Not sure how to add pics from my phone but, behold Bad Luck Brian
http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/250x250/18354887.jpg
"I think Hoke has changed the tide on the rivalry. Hell people in Ohio are starting to believe him. Never in a million years I would have thought that. Selling Michigan jerseys is a good start."
Signing day pics are the BEST!
[EDIT] I still love seeing the roach motel in Treadwell's money pic.
'Try growing up in Texas a Michigan WOLVERINE'.