3-9 record ...love it!

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March 6th, 2009 at 3:52 PM
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The BlackHand
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3-9 record ...love it!

No I’m not mesugah. I grew up in a time and place where you rooted for whoever was dominant in the sport you liked; in my case it was basketball (insert Georgetown starter jacket here).
I could give two flips about football...until I moved to Ann Arbor. I forget what year it was...but Michigan beat Michigan State (put any given year here)..This is when I chose a side...Michigan! Yes, at this point I was a bandwagon fan...even went to Steve and Barry’s and bought a sweatshirt.

As time went on I found myself becoming more and more emotionally invested in the football team...hell...it was easy...we were winning. Then App state happened...this horrific embarrassment of epic proportions...at this point...my first Michigan sweatshirt is in tatters and I look like a bag man...even the holes have holes. Then the 3-9 season happened...rock bottom!

I recently wore my sweatshirt to the supermarket...and this guy walks by and says three and nine! I looked at him and just shook my head in disgust...This guy had no idea what it meant to be a fan...and at that point....I did. Its my team and I take the good, the bad and the ugly!

I have never been to a Michigan Football game, my occupation keeps me busy on football Saturday. So...when you guys go to the game...if you can yell just a little bit louder..for me..I would appreciate it.

Thanks

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March 6th, 2009 at 3:59 PM | Will do (Score:1)
Route66
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You need to go to a game. Call in sick. The boss will never see you! In a crowd of over 100K if you get seen, you have bad luck.

 "Run and armpunt that, homeboy." -Brian 10/22/12

March 6th, 2009 at 4:17 PM | Cant to that (Score:1)
The BlackHand
Joined: 12/16/2008
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I am the boss...My only chance is to try to get tickets to an close away game.

March 6th, 2009 at 4:44 PM | Well then..... (Score:1)
Route66
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That presents a problem. Treat yourself to a day off. Go to a game. (I know it is easier said than done but you know it will be worth it) Let's see.....making a living V. UofM fall Saturday IN the Big House.......Go to the game.

 "Run and armpunt that, homeboy." -Brian 10/22/12

March 6th, 2009 at 4:45 PM | Or you look like Brian. (Score:1)
His Dudeness
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Or you look like Brian. Either way, bad luck.

/Sick burn!

or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.

March 6th, 2009 at 4:22 PM | do you watch the games? (Score:1)
GoMBlue
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Joined: 07/17/2008
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if you have time to catch it on tv...then you have time to go to a game....

the comments, pictures, or videos above are under no way related to or from the university of michigan
March 6th, 2009 at 4:32 PM | Not true (Score:1)
Other Chris
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There are things people have to do that requires them to be a particular place, but not necessarily doing anything that prevents them from watching TV (or at least having it on).

March 6th, 2009 at 4:59 PM | Dont get me wrong (Score:1)
The BlackHand
Joined: 12/16/2008
MGoPoints: 67

If it is an away game, I get to watch it on TV..so I look forward to away games. My business coincides to Michigan home games. During home games...I can hear the fans cheering and the announcers...Then I go home and see the Tivo of the game.

The only "game" I was able to watch was the spring game the year before last in the big house, when it was bone chilling drizzle...and I would not have missed it for the world. My day will come and it will be even more special when it does.

March 6th, 2009 at 5:15 PM | You sir, sell pretzels (Score:1)
His Dudeness
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You sir, sell pretzels outside the stadium!

or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.

March 6th, 2009 at 5:22 PM | I do sell food outside the (Score:1)
The BlackHand
Joined: 12/16/2008
MGoPoints: 67

My business sells food outside the stadium..but I don’t think it is appropriate to plug my business on this board...sorry.

March 6th, 2009 at 7:48 PM | Just give up the goods, dude. (Score:1)
MGoEOD
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Give it a plug before all the marketing geniuses from the Maker's Mark thread get a hold of this. :)

It's no good for a man to work in cages.
Hits the town, he drinks his wages.
--The Clash

March 6th, 2009 at 6:46 PM | Let us know where you/your (Score:1)
Phinaeus Gage
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Joined: 10/02/2008
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Let us know where you/your company are set up! I'm sure I'm not the only one who would give you the business. Since I'm asking, there is no shame in answering. It's now not a shameless plug!

March 6th, 2009 at 9:12 PM | No.9 Hamburgers (Score:1)
The BlackHand
Joined: 12/16/2008
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I am the owner of N0.9 Hamburgers...my most loyal customers ..have given it their own name..."white tent" burgers.

but this is all about being a fan.
I have had alot of help becoming a fan, thanks to mgoblog. This blog helped me realize how much I did not know about football.

March 6th, 2009 at 9:46 PM | ...and will hopefully grow (Score:1)
MGoEOD
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...and hopefully will grow your business as well.

Let's also hope you hear a lot more cheers this year.

It's no good for a man to work in cages.
Hits the town, he drinks his wages.
--The Clash

March 7th, 2009 at 3:00 AM | by the tracks? (Score:1)
NYWolverine
Joined: 08/16/2008
MGoPoints: 353

White tent by the railroad tracks selling burgers, brats, dogs and sausages?

I'm just trying to remember; there are a few tent vendors I can recall. All of them great for a bite before or after the game.

Kind of OT: is the bongo dude still going strong outside the natatorium? That guy rocked.

E to the S Go Blue, Class of '04

March 6th, 2009 at 7:14 PM | If its you that seels the BBQ (Score:1)
Inflames
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If its you that sells the BBQ out of the back of the White Cube truck near the soccer field I say many thanks.

By the way new to the site and wanted to say Hi to everyone.

Oh my...

March 6th, 2009 at 7:31 PM | Bienvenidos. (Score:1)
WolvinLA
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Bienvenidos.

March 6th, 2009 at 9:39 PM | N0.9 Hamburgers (Score:1)
ATscherne
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My wife and I get a Classic 9 and brat every gameday from you guys. It's our little tradition to stop while watching the step show before we go into the stadium. We look forward to next season and more good eats! Go Blue!

March 6th, 2009 at 9:59 PM | Thank you (Score:1)
The BlackHand
Joined: 12/16/2008
MGoPoints: 67

Thank you and Thank You...that really means alot to me.

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