Brady Hoke stopped by our tailgate this week!
This year our tailgate got moved from our location of the past 15 years in front of Crisler to the hill behind the north end zone due to construction. Like any change this one offers some good things (Canadian tailgating neighbors who play uptempo music loudly and have an open mike) and some bad things (no more clean, heated, inside bathrooms in the mobile home).
Anyways about 90 minutes after the game Saturday, when the last beers and brats had been consumed and we were just starting to pack up, Hoke stopped by to say hello and ask us what we thought of the game. He hit all the tailgates left around on his way out and made a point of taking pictures with anyone who wanted one (my nephew is pictured) and generally being just as good of a guy in person to the average fan as he seems in press conferences.
I think I like our new spot a lot!
Edit: On my computer a picture of Hoke with my nephew appears but for reasons my limited technical ability cannot fathom it doesnt appear on anyone elses so I changed the original content of the post.
Edt to Edit: Thanks to Electric Boogaloo my pic now actually appears on computer screens other than my own.
September 10th, 2012 at 7:40 PM ^
Upload the photo here: http://imgur.com/ Use the computer button on imgur.com then select the photo on your computer. Then hit start upload, and once it finishes it will go to a page with some links and a preview of the image. Copy the direct link url that ends in .jpg or .png most likely. The direct link will be on the right side of the page on imgur.com, after uploading.Then come to mgoblog and hit the image button:
Then put the direct link from imgur into the url box:
Then hit the OK button and we'll all see it.
September 10th, 2012 at 7:52 PM ^
Thank you. I feel like a tool asking, but if I don't ask, I'll never know.
Edit: Didn't know that I could just input a picture from the computer for my avatar. I really do appreciate the help with the Imgur stuff.
September 10th, 2012 at 8:02 PM ^
You must be right next to the tailgate I was at, near the opposing team's equipment truck/trailer. All the coaches walk right past us, and I saw Coach Hoke veer off to a tailgate with 2 sheriffs escorting him. Borges looked a little somber with his young son, while Mattison kept his eyes straight ahead.
September 10th, 2012 at 8:20 PM ^
How did you respond to his question of "What did you think of the game"?
I hope you politely told him the truth.
September 10th, 2012 at 8:26 PM ^
I sure did. I said "I'm glad we won" and he said "me too" loudly and laughed.
I'm telling you the guy is about as down to earth and genuine as you can possibly believe.
September 10th, 2012 at 8:20 PM ^
Last season, Athletics had a tailgate in the Blue Lot after the game for recruits and families and such and most of the coaches would at least stop by on their way through the lot, and would usually be cool with a chat or a handshake on their way. Borges was always especially terse, though polite, and would sometimes just wander off into nowhere looking like he was awaiting the guillotine.
Hoke, on the other hand, not only showed up, but would stand there greeting fans and taking pictures for well over an hour pretty much every week, no matter if you were in on the tailgate or not. He's remarkably approachable and open to fans on game days as any coach I've ever seen. Even heard he was out there for hours after UTL.
September 10th, 2012 at 8:31 PM ^
Sorry for the slight threadjacking, but my day was made when one of my co-workers - who is aware of my unhealthy obsession with UM sports - brought this in for me today. I had to share...and don't have 100 points...and these would be a fine addition to any tailgate party...so I think it fits here!
September 10th, 2012 at 8:36 PM ^
OK, so I followed the imgur instructions above. What did I do wrong?
EDIT: Bingo!
DOUBLE EDIT: Why can't I edit the above post to change/delete the distorted pictures? The "edit" button isn't showing up under my post.
September 10th, 2012 at 8:45 PM ^
I love this. GIANT POP TARTS. TWICE.
#notsureiftrollingornewtointernetz
#intoolatetokeepthesecondtrybig
September 10th, 2012 at 8:48 PM ^
...on a laundry basket filled with cute kittens that I followed the instructions above for posting a picture...and this is what happened.
I guess this is what happens when this blog is infiltrated by MGoOldPeople.
September 10th, 2012 at 8:54 PM ^
It's cool.
The reason you can't edit the first picture is because someone already replied to it. Once someone replies to a post, you can no longer edit that post - I assume so people don't look crazy replying to something edited after the response.
That's why I was trying to post something quickly. I wanted double huge pop tarts before you could fix it.
For future posts, you can adjust size in the same menu you link the picture URL.
September 10th, 2012 at 8:38 PM ^
Those pop-tarts are enormous!
September 10th, 2012 at 8:46 PM ^
That's what she....ahhh, never mind.
September 10th, 2012 at 9:02 PM ^
My question: How many people will now be standing at the north end zone hill an hour and a half after next week's game?
Also - Is your boat named "Delicious"?
September 10th, 2012 at 9:09 PM ^
No. My boat is named "Jillicious". Do we know each other?
Edit: Nevermind....silly question. I forgot Jill had pics up of it on her site.
September 10th, 2012 at 9:56 PM ^
So close! I was just looking at the website in your signature during the MNF commercial.
I'm going to try that swordfish on the grill soon. Marinate and grill are about as many steps as I can handle.
September 11th, 2012 at 12:11 AM ^
Oh my God - your wife's name is Jill and you have a boat named "Jillicious"? Too far man.
September 11th, 2012 at 5:18 AM ^
Why all the hate on me and my wife in the thread LA? I've never had any issue with you before.
September 10th, 2012 at 8:52 PM ^
difficult to be cynical about the whole Rich Rod thingy.
damn it
September 10th, 2012 at 9:24 PM ^
That's pretty awesome. Congratulations!
September 10th, 2012 at 9:27 PM ^
must be working out a bit (please do not be stress related).
September 10th, 2012 at 9:27 PM ^
That's even more amazing than the time Michael Jackson came over to my house to use the bathroom.
September 10th, 2012 at 10:01 PM ^
Or the time I spent a night in the drunk tank with Denny Rodman.
September 10th, 2012 at 9:28 PM ^
Bro!
Srsly, very cool story.
September 10th, 2012 at 10:23 PM ^
I prefer the same yard on Berkley a block from the stadium where friends have been for over 20 years. But.. This blue lot spot is envious a bit. I don't really get into the "if you don't pay high 5 figures you cant party here" theory but to each their own. I wouldn't trade my pregame tradition for anything.. But that pic is kickass!
September 10th, 2012 at 10:33 PM ^
Hoke was clearly recruiting Mgrowold's nephew for tight end. He's gotta be a solid 6'4", 6'5". MOAR TIGHT ENDZ.
September 10th, 2012 at 10:40 PM ^
You're kind. My nephew is 6'5" all right but he probably weighs in at a whopping 165 pounds so I'm guessing he'd need to move outside to get free.
Actually he played hockey believe it or not and just graduated from Western Michigan. If anybody is looking for a pilot he's your guy!
September 10th, 2012 at 10:56 PM ^
Sounds like the karma gods looked on you kindly after the move.
And if your nephew is a pilot, I hope he gets a 747...because at his height a small fighter type plane would be a small fit.
September 10th, 2012 at 10:59 PM ^
That is a cool story and really awesome. Thanks for sharing.
September 10th, 2012 at 11:27 PM ^
Is your nephew's name Isaac by chance?
September 11th, 2012 at 2:32 AM ^
Isaacgrowold?
September 11th, 2012 at 8:28 AM ^
No. His name is Charles but everyone calls him Chaz.
September 11th, 2012 at 8:49 AM ^
Ok. He looks exactly like a dude I know. And the WMU connection made me ask.