Brock's Walk on TV?
I have been telling everyone I talk football with about the Brock Mealer story, and how he will lead the team through the tunnel and on to the field. My only question is: Will he be televised for the world to see? I have told so many people about this, and I want them all to be able to experience such a powerful event. Sometimes the noon games run over and I would hate for anyone to miss it. Is there an alternative broadcast on the webz for them to view a dedicated Michigan stream? Will ESPN3 even start early enough to see it? Thank you for your help. I sincerely apologize if this is a redundant question. Go Brock and Go Blue!
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:35 PM ^
Probably not live, but something like:
"This was the scene as the Michigan football team took the field..."
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:45 PM ^
I hadn't considered that. That is a really good point in retrospect. I am fortunate to be able to see it in person, but I have so many people interested in seeing him it would be a shame for the network to overlook it. Brock's journey is seriously destined for an ESPN 30 for 30 piece. I get choked up just thinking about it.
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:11 PM ^
I'm pretty sure Elliot had a 30 for 30 piece? I could be mistaken though. The Brock part would be a gret follow up, capped by him walking onto the field and the team rallying around him for a big W.
September 3rd, 2010 at 10:18 PM ^
Elliot had an E:60 story, not 30 for 30;
http://search.espn.go.com/s/overlay/video?searchString=e:60%20mealer&id…
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:36 PM ^
I am on vacation, and made sure of our broadcast station, but I had not considered a backup.
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:39 PM ^
I wouldn't be shocked if they showed it, I feel like they usually show the team running out of the tunnel at the beginning.
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:04 PM ^
ESPN has to love the storylines for this game. They ate up the "Shoelace" story last year and this is much better/more interesting/more inspiring story. I'm going to assume they show it on TV at some point, but I don't really care since I'll be watching it live in the stadium.
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:40 PM ^
I hope they at least show something. Had to give away my tix and I'm DVRing the game since I'll be at a damn wedding. I'm hoping ABC shows something, or maybe someone will record it and post it on youtube.
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:58 PM ^
That person should know better. Just record the wedding and go to the game, and if they ask why you weren't there say, "Brock Mealer only leads the team out onto the field once, and I couldn't miss that for anything."
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:09 PM ^
damn! That is the one angle I didn't try while I tried to wriggle my way out of my RSVP. Double dong punch: the bride insisted that there are no TV's anywhere in the reception hall, because it's "her day". PfFFFT
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:58 PM ^
Tell her it's Brock's day!
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:53 PM ^
indeed....same probs here...and I have to pray the Canadian ESPN feed is the right one.
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:52 PM ^
I'm sure it will be shown unless the game is delayed by the previous game. Keep in mind, telecast starts at 12:30, kickoff is at 12:36. If the start is pre-empted by the previous game, it will be shown as BBF suggested above.
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:19 PM ^
No. It wasn't me who negged you.
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:34 PM ^
He's probably on the West Coast like me, and for us, it IS a 12:36 kickoff.
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:48 PM ^
If you're going to cite a kickoff time in a timezone other than Eastern, you really should specify that. Most fans here live in the Eastern zone and we don't want to cause any confusion.
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:57 PM ^
Sorry...my bad for not specifying a time zone (tough crowd!). This reminds me of the story when my friends came to LA to stay with me for the 1998 Rose Bowl and one friend from NY just figured we must celebrate New Year's at 9:00 since NY is the center of the universe. Sorry for not specifying, but it seems pasadenablue figured it out. Well done.
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:57 PM ^
I requested this in a previous thread, but could someone who's at the game perhaps record it on a camera and then post it on youtube?
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:35 PM ^
and the young UConn freshman who's a die-hard Michigan fan sitting in UConn's student section said,"I shall bring a video camera to the game and record Brock's walk."
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:57 PM ^
Win or lose, this will be a great moment to witness for everyone. Michigan fan or not, everyone will be watching a miracle on Saturday. And after hearing about how Rich Rod visited him during signing day, the "family values" quote from Boren makes that guy seem like an even bigger asshole. RIch Rod clearly has a big heart and cares about his players. Like I said, win or lose, I can't wait to see Brock tomorrow.
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:02 PM ^
I think ABC/ESPN would be extremely remiss if they didnt do some kind of piece on this story.
I just watched the video they showed this week during Inside Michigan Football, and it is such a great story both in terms of the Mealer family and this team and coaching staff.
I have seen pieces done by ABC on similar stories, I hope they do the same on Saturday. It would be a great way to honor the Mealer's struggle, and would show people that RR and his staff are not the evil monsters that some media outlets have made them out to be.
Go Blue! Go Brock!
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:08 PM ^
it will be on tv.
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:11 PM ^
It'll for sure be shown, but maybe not live. it depends on how long the game before us runs I guess.
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:17 PM ^
The news just did a piece on him in Detroit, I think they've got the story known and it should be on tomorrow as well (at least I hope so).
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:20 PM ^
The guy is a colleague. He said, "We're (OSU) the pride of the big ten [sic]".
My response: "You have the best team right now, no doubt about it. However, we have a living god as a S&C coach who made the lame to walk. So there's that."
If ABC/ESPN decides not to show Brock Mealer walking down the tunnel, they're a bunch of heathens who would pre-empt coverage of the Second Coming for a re-run of Dancing With the Stars.
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:33 PM ^
I can see this as an OTL or Sportscenter piece. If it ended up being part of the live game broadcast, though, with a decent set-up, I don't imagine that there would be too many dry eyes for the first few plays.
September 3rd, 2010 at 7:03 PM ^
a story on it a little ways back. i dont remember if it was part of that E:60 show or if it was just one of those SportsCenter things.. but i do remember that it was a pretty good 10 min or so piece on the family.
September 3rd, 2010 at 6:45 PM ^
the Mealer family some time ago? I know it was posted here. So I can't imagine they (i.e., ABC-ESPN-Disney) wouldn't know enough about the story to want to follow-up, whether they show the actual pre-game or stick it in as part of re-telling the story. And I'm sure it will be recorded in professional quality by someone, whether for MGoBlue.com or a TV station/network that knows a good story that's about to happen.
Still, wouldn't hurt for you lucky folks who can be there to try an amateur version... Thanks on behalf of us all who have to rely on TV.