...talks about how UConn hasn't been in contact and how they're out. (HT: UMHoops)
OFAAT: Seniors, Iowa Past
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Brian has already waxed poetic about the seniors, so I'll stick to moving pictures and keep the words to a minimum. I've done my best to cover each member of the outgoing class. Let's just say it was hard to pick one moment for this guy:
He may make some cameo appearances later.
[For the rest of the gifs, hit THE JUMP.]
Remember to click the stills to open each gif in a lightbox; the following seniors listed in alphabetical order for lack of a better way to do this.
Ricky Barnum:
Impressive blitz recognition, picks off Denicos Allen.
Will Campbell:
Oof. Poor Max Shortell.
Kenny Demens:
Forward progress stopped, emphatically.
J.T. Floyd:
Floyd shuts down A.J. Jenkins. Tony Gibson minus all of the points.
Brandin Hawthorne:
There is an "i demand brandin hawthorne be used as a nickel wlb" tag on this blog.
Jack Kennedy:
JDK, please help land McQuay.
Mike Kwiatkowski:
Kawaan Short will never again make the mistake of calling Kwiatkowski a walk-on.
Jordan Kovacs:
Hits Alex Carder so hard Graham Couch breaks a rib.
Elliott Mealer:
Sometimes it's about so much more than football.
Patrick Omameh:
Omameh For Heisman.
Craig Roh:
Blocking with a lone running back probably not a stellar idea.
Roy Roundtree:
Last week was nice. This was better.
Vincent Smith:
Also, fingerguns.
Okay fine bonus Denard Robinson gif:
Shoelaces flopping in the wind.
Iowa Gifs Of Yore
1986—Mike Gillette hits the game-winning field goal:
1997—Jerame Tuman's TD caps off huge comeback:
1997—Sam Sword's INT seals it:
2001—Marquise Walker:
2004—Braylon's Gonna Braylon:
2005—Jerome Jackson, In For Injured Hart, Scores GW TD In OT:
November 16th, 2012 at 3:57 PM | 
Man I'm gonna miss all of
Man I'm gonna miss all of
November 16th, 2012 at 4:02 PM |
Roundtree
Roundtree
It's impossible for me to look at the Roundtree gif and not hear Notre Dame's announcers calling the play in my mind.
Best of luck to all these guys, tomorrow and beyond. Go Blue!
- "Of course I care about that stuff. To the point of irrationality. It will always be Michigan first, cancer second." Jim Mandich (RIP)
November 16th, 2012 at 4:19 PM |
a part
a part
of Don Criqui's soul died that night.
Biz hundert azoi ve tsvantsik
November 16th, 2012 at 4:11 PM |
The Rodriguez-Hoke guys
The Rodriguez-Hoke guys
Guys like Denard, Kovacs, Roh, and Roundtree will always stand out to me as players who stuck with Michigan and provided much-needed leadership and continuity through some hard times, including the coaching transition. I will always appreciate them.
It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra
November 16th, 2012 at 4:19 PM |
I agree
I agree
No grousing, just went to work. Much better at handling the transition than the early Carr/RRod group.
"I knew Bo Schembechler and you sir, are no Bo Schembechler!"
November 16th, 2012 at 4:26 PM |
In Other Words
In Other Words
"Those who stay will be champions!"
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing”
--Bo Schembechler
November 16th, 2012 at 4:14 PM |
Fantastic
Fantastic
So much best!
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"The Michigan fanbase: a cynical, Eeyorish bunch even in the best of times."
November 16th, 2012 at 4:18 PM |
Wow...
Wow...
...Ace great work! It's fun to see the careers of these guys boiled down to a single snapshot. This piece will always be a great way to quickly look back and refresh myself on the essence of each of these seniors.
What would also be cool? Put these side-by-side with Brian's Haikus. Or even make gifs of the moment referred to in Brian's haikus.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
November 16th, 2012 at 4:31 PM |
I consider myself extremely
I consider myself extremely
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been able to see so many of these great plays live and in-person, even though the gtaduating seniors started the year after I completed undergrad. Looking forward to seeing them one last time tomorrow in the Big House. Go Blue!
November 16th, 2012 at 4:43 PM |
Forever a memory
Forever a memory
It's amazing what these seniors had to go through over the last 4 years. I'm happy we have video of all of them so one day I can come back through and relive the moments and what each player brought to Michigan Football.
Holy Schnike!
November 16th, 2012 at 4:52 PM |
This was a fantastic group of Michigan football players
This was a fantastic group of Michigan football players
As a fan I'm very proud of them. They should also be proud for themselves.
I hope Michigan Stadium is full and loud and see's them off properly on Saturday.
I'm going to miss Denard Robinson a lot. I'll be watching his future career with great interest.
November 16th, 2012 at 4:59 PM |
It's worth noting that UM-Iowa games in 1981, 1983, 1985and 1986
It's worth noting that UM-Iowa games in 1981, 1983, 1985and 1986
were all settled by field kickers:
1981: Damn you Tom Nichol! Iowa 9, Michigan 7
1983: Yay Bob Bergeron! Michigan 16, Iowa 13 (cry Mike Stoops cry)
1985: Damn you Rob Houghtlin! Iowa 12, Michigan 10
1986: Yay Mike Gillette! Michigan 20, Iowa 17
November 16th, 2012 at 5:18 PM |
I know it's often unpopular to say
I know it's often unpopular to say
I know it's often unpopular to say, but I can't look at that first Denard run and honestly think that he has probably lost half a step. Now that being said, he wouldn't be even close to as good at running inside or withstanding all the hits he has taken if he was still the size he was as a freshman, so that half step lost is probably for a greater benefit of bulking up, but damn did he burst through any day light in that video.
Great memory. I still specifically remember the feeling of "everything is going to be alright and wonderful again someday" when he made that run.
November 16th, 2012 at 5:26 PM |
That Demens gif belongs in
That Demens gif belongs in
That Demens gif belongs in the MGoBlog Hall of Fame.
November 16th, 2012 at 6:15 PM |
My Michigan fandom is
My Michigan fandom is
My Michigan fandom is official. I vividly remember every single one of these plays.
M'Dog
November 16th, 2012 at 7:53 PM |
Great post
Great post
I love that Omameh/Denard one, but they're all good - except Barnum's which is pretty meh.
Not sure if this unpopular or what, but I for one would prefer that all the gif's loaded up at once. Clicking on each and waiting is annoying.
November 17th, 2012 at 12:31 AM |
Go Blue!
Go Blue!
What a crew. Way to represent UM.
Man I'm gonna miss all of these kids.
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