Football Equipment Manager Jon Falk to retire after 2013 season
The link from the athletic department says it all. Over 40 years of service to Michigan football to five different head coaches.
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072213aaa.html
I have never heard of this guy.
He's the "keeper of the flame" when it comes to Michigan football traditions and continuity. He's also probably the most well-respected man in his profession. It will be possible to replace what he does as far as job description goes, but he cannot be replaced in all the ways that really count.
He's also the last active link to the Bo Schembechler teams.
Sad to see him go, but glad he can do it while he has lots of time to enjoy retirement.
The Little Brown Jug is his own personal coffee mug.
That's like being a Cubs fan and having never heard of Harry Carey...
You can do better. I believe in you.
That's ok....I'm pretty sure he's never heard of you either.
But just about everyone else on the board knows who he is. And after your comment I'm sure many people will remember you too from now on.
available at mden, plus elsewhere i'd guess.
And went full troll.
No. I truly never heard of him. Sorry.
I pay attention to Michigan football players, not equipment managers. I wasn't trying to be a dick. Some of you people are so fucking sensitive.
What was the point of a one line post "I've never heard of this guy."? Sounds just like a dismissal, with no point of conversation. If you had something to add to it "like I'm not aware of this guy...could someone enlighten me why this is a big deal?" that opens up discussion. Not sure what your reamark added.
I was merely stating a fact.
To what purpose?
You need to do some reading, the sooner you start the better.
they did not like falk and were adamant he be removed.
Where do I apply?
This means we will win the national championship.
We will then sell the rights to the story to Disney and build a new bowling alley for our bowling team with the money. What's that? We don't have a bowling team? Disney movie number two.
The man is an institution.
Sad face, totes sad face.
Ride off into the sunset, man of men.
His answer "Awwww F**K ________, I don't know. What the F am I gonna do if I don't do this?"
"I don't know........F your wife more often?"
"HEY! That's a GD great idea"
Anyway, maybe I hit a raw nerve. I don't know.
I remember the first time I met Big John. After deciphering all the F words I had no clue what he said. Ha!
Well I worked for Big Jon and spent 20 years in the Navy, and the Navy was tame compared to my time with Big Jon. Sailors could learn a thing or two about swearing and liberty calls from Big Jon.
I'm not sure there is any man who knows more about strip clubs around the country than him.
Among the numerous quotes regarding Jon Falk on the MGoBlue site, I really did think that Jim Brandstatter provided one of the most succinct ones:
"Through five football coaches and seven athletic directors, Jon has been as solid as a rock through all the change. He's been in the engine room of Michigan football and he's kept it running without a hitch since the day he arrived."
Those will be some big shoes to fill, and a unique perspective on the last few decades of Michigan football walking out the door.
He is certainly like no other man I've ever met, or could hope so--and if you guys only truly had any idea what those walls would repeat if they could talk...holy hell, the profanity!
I could fill an entire page with the memories of my experiences "working" for Big Jon, but one just always stands out.
One evening during the week leading up to my first game ever running out of that tunnel, my Junior year against Central Michigan in 2003, I found myself alone with Jon in the newly revamped locker room at Michigan Stadium, working late after the others had gone. To alleviate the awkward silence between me and my intimidating new boss, I offered a "Big game on Saturday, eh Jon?" (This seemed a trivial offering, at best, at the time when I thought about how many games he'd presided over--against much better opponents, with much more on the line!)
But, his response, in his typical ubiquitous fashion, was, "Tony, they're ALL big!"
And to him, they truly were.
Lloyd's quoting of Jon about "one's best championship ring being his NEXT championship ring," couldn't be more of a microcosm of him, either--and even Tom Brady cited that quote of Jon's in his press conference after he won his third (!) Super Bowl in four years! I seriously think that Big Jonny showed that video 200 times that day.
And you know what? He was right--I have two Big Ten Championship rings in my drawer from the two seasons that I was lucky enough to be a part of our program, and "GODDAMNIT!!" do I still want another one!
Thanks, Big Jonny...and Go Blue ALWAYS!