Hail to the Victors 2023: The Pre-Sale
There was never any doubt. I know you all got nervous there for a second, when it looked like the season was quickly approaching and your preview wasn't going to make it in time. I won't lie, there was a lot of ground to make up. But we're racing to get there—we're going to get there—and it's going to be as spectacular as…as…
…as this magazine and shirt THAT YOU CAN PRE-ORDER TOGETHER RIGHT NOW. Click the link. Or this link. Not this link. THIS link.
PRE-ORDER: COMES WITH A SHIRT
Since it worked for us last year, we're going to avoid Kickstarter again and fund this through a pre-sale, which comes with a guaranteed print copy, a digital version of the same as soon as the print version goes to the printer, and this year's t-shirt, which is full of helpful driving tips if you ever needed to drive across Ohio (details below).
- The Digital Magazine will be emailed to you within 48 hrs after the book is approved for printing. It is a PDF with no DRM on it so you can share it across your devices.
- The Limited Edition T-shirt will come with your hardy copy of the magazine as soon as they're in.
- The Limited Edition Physical Magazine will come with your shirt.
We expect to have the books in hand by mid-July, and in yours by August.
[After THE JUMP: FAQ.]
CAN I GET JUST A BOOK?
Last year I printed just enough that everyone who wanted to order a book after the pre-sale got one. The surest way to get a book is to do the pre-sale, because I base the print number we print off of how many we need, and pre-sale orders get taken care of first. We will have the digital edition for sale separately on our store, at the end of June if not before.
WHAT'S IN THE BOOK?
128 pages, none of them ads, none of it republished. Brian, Seth, and Alex provide the annual and comprehensive preview of Michigan Football and it's opponents, except Rutgers because only Bryan MacKenzie is depraved enough to dive into that thing. Then it's on to features. Topics (titles may change):
TWISTED BLUE STEEL
- Destinies of the Loaded, by John Kryk, reviews the history of Michigan teams that began their seasons within range of a championship, and what that tells us about expectations for 2023.
- How NIL Works, by Professor Greg Dooley, who shares his insights on how Name, Image, & Likeness rights are currently playing out at Michigan and across the college athletics landscape, from the new class he's begun on the subject.
- The Future of Expansion, by Michael Elkon of Braves & Birds reviews the factors that led to recent Big Ten and SEC expansion, its fallout among the other conferences, and what the future may hold.
TECHNICAL DOSSIER
- RB Duos, by Scott Bell takes us through the history of other pairings like Corum and Edwards, and how their offenses got the most out of them.
- Match Coverages, by Xs & O's writer Cody Alexander digs into how Michigan adopted Ravens-style switch coverages both disguise their intentions and allow them to adapt on the fly to whatever they offense is running.
- An Offense for JJ, by Ian Boyd, X's and O's author, editor of America's War Game and writer at Inside Texas, digs into the concepts that Michigan's quarterback is most comfortable with, and how Michigan can tailor their passing game to his strengths.
TALES OF OLD BLUE
- Those Women From Michigan, by John Behee tells the story of how Michigan's women's teams got started through the eyes of the "Godmother of Women's Sports" Sheryl Szady.
- The Players Got Paid, by Michigan historian (and professor) Greg Dooley walks us through the history of player compensation before NIL, which history goes back almost as long as varsity athletics itself.
- The Gallon Game by Adam Schnepp is an oral history of Jeremy Gallon's record-breaking game performance against Indiana in 2013 from those who were part of it.
- Three Ohios by Craig Ross continues the story of early Michigan football into the season Michigan turned its attention towards the power programs in that state down south, and also played their first game against a meatball upstart called Ohio State.
Plus our annual roundtable, and all of the quality writing, irreverence, and charts you've come to expect from the true obsessives' Michigan preview.
LET ME SEE THAT SHIRT?
Just a safe driving shirt. Not that you need any reminders, but it's always nice to refresh the important lessons like:
1. Avoid this intersection.
Avoiding accidents is the most important thing. Going the long way around is sometimes better than taking your chances with getting hit.
2. Always look both ways.
The other drivers might not be watching.
3. Check for alternate routes.
Why get stuck in traffic when you can avoid it altogether?
4. Stay in your lane.
Collisions may still be unavoidable, but at least you can tell your insurance it wasn't your fault.
5. Hit the gas.
It may seem counterintuitive but sometimes the safest way forward is to get past the danger.
6. It's okay to run a red.
If you're turning right and traffic is clear, make your stop, and when a gap opens just go.
WILL BOOKS BE SIGNED?
Not as a feature. We are talking about a couple of events this year, a Football Eve party and a tailgate with the Sklars. Details will emerge when they emerge. I'm also possibly coming to your local alumni club.
Iconic cover photo.
He could sell the shit out of that pic as a sticker.
I would buy the hell out of that picture as a sticker and put it on everything
We do the stickers, and use them to cover up all the “Os” on campus before The Game. Sticker proceeds go to Big Mike via NIL$
Shirt idea 🔥, Apple Pay 🔥, magazine 🔥.
Oh HAIL yes!!!!
Going to give the shirt to my oldest son. I am very excited about this!!
Thank you Brian, Seth, Alex, et al!
Got my 2!!
Hey Marine, I ordered one for you!
Love the photo!
Sadly, I haven't been able to find a photo that truly conveys how insanely awesome that play was in a single image.
Can I order more than 1 shirt?
At the moment no (unless you find someone who just wants the book to trade with). But I may be able to put it up on our store later.
Please do - that is possibly the best shirt this site has designed!
The shirt is EPIC!!! I have 2 sons and would buy 3 right now. Please Please Please put this in the store. This shirt will be a HOT HOT item...
can you split shipping?
I just want the book - in Florida not many will understand the shirt lol
THE worst state ever hits everywhere. UM alums/fans are widespread.
Still waiting on my 2014 edition to be delivered.
Really? Why didn't you tell me before? Email me! Seriously, I think I still have some, and I can still track down your order on KS.
Note to self - don't jive Seth, he keeps receipts...
We messaged back and forth a bit about it but by then I was on my way to Cali and then Korea, so moving parts. All good, though: I've gotten married since then; had a kid; and most importantly, Michigan has started beating OSU's ass on the reg. I only brought it up as friendly fire.
Ah, ok. If you get within range of me though let me know.
Hard to believe there was an HTTV in 2014. What was the first year?
I think this one (2012)
...was the initial edition of the MGoBlog HTTV.
I'm a proud owner of every HTTV magazine from 2012-2022, including the combined Hoops & Hockey 2013-14 HTTV.
Let’s gooooooooo! Love all of this!!!!!
Worth buying for the cover alone, and of course the magnificent content. Well done!
Best possible cover photo.
I'm not sure any other play from this past season could possibly contend for play of the year. High leverage moment, usually the kind of moment that Michigan has been on the wrong end of in this rivalry for the last 20 years. If Stover catches that they're only down three and all the momentum swings back OSU's way, and all of us would undoubtedly be thinking "Oh god, here we go again...." Instead, Sainristil executes that play flawlessly. Absolutely flawlessly. Then the Don trots out on the next play and that game is o-v-e-r, OVER.
Looking forward to getting my copy!
I really want that shirt. I'm not much for the magazine since I never have time to sit and soak it all in but maaaaan. That shirt is a work of art!
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SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!! Happy to be back as one of your big fancy sponsors.
Seth doesn't need to shut up; he already took my money.
I love the shirt. I drive through the length of Ohio several times a year at this point, which makes it even better.
Please let us pre-order for the shirt and the PDF file - no need to kill a tree just for me! I don't have time or inclination to read hard copy anymore, but I can knock out a PDF (especially if it works with a text to speech reader).
Order placed.
Side note. I cannot WAIT for all my OSU friends to ask me what my shirt means. The beauty is in its subtlety.
Once they find out what the state of Ohio looks like, their world is going to change.
Best shirt yet
It can go on the Mount Rushmore of MGoShirts with Space, Bitches, Space, Cue the Muppets, and not the PSU excuses T-shirt.
The magazine topics look fascinating and the shirt is sick. Count me in
THAT SHIRT THOUGH!! Take my money!
What about the field goal?
Do the t-shirts still max at out 3XL? I would pre-order this in a second (hell at a premium price) if I thought this t-shirt would fit me...
Yeah they max out at 3XL.
I normally don't love t-shirts and stuff that are about our rivals - I think our fandom should be primarily about liking our team, not about who we hate - but this is actually an angle on it I like because it celebrates a past win rather than just talking abstractly about Ohio.
I was in Columbus the other day, and they had Ms crossed off with red tape all over campus. In May. That just seemed petty and weak, like they're scared of us constantly. Don't want to be like that here. Don't want to walk around Ann Arbor thinking about OSU all year, but I'm glad to memorialize and celebrate every time we beat them.
Colubus, Ohio
OSU AD Gene Sith
Ryan Day, born on 3rd and thinks he hit a hoer.
OSU acadeic standards
The ath departent
The usic departent
"Caren, Ohio"
all of those fit well and make perfect sense for those people. Especially Sith; way more fitting for any OSU AD.
Epic shirt! Placed my order. Can't wait to wear when I'm driving in Ohio!
This might be the best cover yet. Excellent choice and my vote for most impactful play of the season.
As an avowed old fart, I consider myself tech-savvy enough to look for the ‘buy now’ button on most any page. I’m not seeing one anywhere here. Somebody help a brother out - how do I order??
edit: I have clicked both of the links but not seeing where to order.
edit edit: Figured it out! Touch the tshirt dumbass.
LOL, I had a similar challenge at first but I just started clicking on everything until I got off that landing page. It's all the way at the bottom - either the HTTV 2023 or shirt itself are hyper-links.
Click on that link above and you'll be on the shirt order page. Once you select your size it'll be quite intuitive from that page on.
Thanks
You had me at Hail
I remember going into the Ohio game being so concerned with how the OLine would handle JT Tuimolau. Dude was consistent throughout the season and had a huge game against PSU. But then he had zero impact on the game and actually played pretty bad. The GIF of JJ's touchdown reminded me how bad he played. Look how much he overruns the play and even leans towards the running back on the option even though JJ never even moved like he handed the ball off. Rewatching all of those touchdowns and now having a shirt to remember each is amazing.
The shirt is fantastic. Thanks for doing this again.
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