God bless our vets
September 16th, 2017 at 8:07 PM ^
Michigan Football does a good job acknowledging the US Military and honoring Vets.
We should never stop showing our gratitude and admiration for the people who don the uniform of our military service branches.
Go Blue and God Bless America!
September 16th, 2017 at 9:36 PM ^
Thankful to have a school that honors them well.
Winovich's comments a case in point.
Was a bit discouraged by both the conservative playcalling and the failure to execute even on such a selection of plays.
But at the end of the day, is it bad that I feel good for AirForce that they acquitted themselves well and didn't get embarrassed?
Purdue, however. I wouldn't mind embarrassing them next week. It feels like we need a coming out game. I'd be ok with crushing sparty for that though.
September 16th, 2017 at 8:07 PM ^
Be careful, this could trigger someone.
September 16th, 2017 at 8:14 PM ^
I find it hilarious that this comment got downvoted
http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2015/05/jim_harbaugh_to_meet_…
September 16th, 2017 at 9:17 PM ^
On this blog....
There are many who could have their feelings hurt.
September 16th, 2017 at 8:15 PM ^
They do a great deal for us all, and do it selflessly. Thanks to all who serve.
September 16th, 2017 at 8:16 PM ^
Veterans tailgate? Where is that at? My buddy (Army vet, purple heart, UM alum) and I (UM alum, active duty USMC) will be attending for the Minnesota game. We'd both love to swing by and tell YOU thank you.
September 17th, 2017 at 7:39 AM ^
I'd also like to know where this tailgate is located. I'll be taking my nephew to a game later this year and would love to swing by as well.
September 16th, 2017 at 8:18 PM ^
Took my Dad to the game today for his birthday. He is a four year veteran of the Air Force and served in Vietnam, and he absolutely loved the experience. Definitely a day I'll carry with me for the rest of my life.
And while playing the service academies present unique challenges (ie triple option attack), I think there is something to be admired about playing these schools. While we all love Michigan football, at the end of the day, it's just a sport. There are a lot of way more important issues going on in the world, and sometimes it's tough to put that in perspective when we are obsessing over every incomplete pass, or questionable play call. But on a day like today, you realize that those kids on the field signed up to dedicate a decent chunk of their lives to serve and protect this country. And it takes people like them, which allows us all to have the opportunity to attend/watch our team play every Saturday in the fall.
September 16th, 2017 at 8:38 PM ^
Can you provide more details about his service? Thanks.
September 16th, 2017 at 8:46 PM ^
Yeah, he was stationed in Saigon, and worked as a mechanic (I guess that's the right term) repairing B-52 bombers. If you would like to know more details, I can ask him about it in the AM.
September 17th, 2017 at 11:54 AM ^
I have a first cousin who also worked on B-52s during the Vietnam war, though to my knowledge, he stayed stateside.
September 16th, 2017 at 8:18 PM ^
For your support.
September 16th, 2017 at 8:18 PM ^
Nice way to let them know we care about them and are grateful for their service.
September 16th, 2017 at 8:27 PM ^
Went to the game, the only thing I wish was different... Wished the music operator had the awareness to not start the music back up after the Michigan band had finished the alma mater. Air Force was starting it's alma mater as well and had to compete with the music on the loud speaker. As an Air Force Academy grad and a lifelong Michigan fan, I was disappointed and a little embarrassed.
Other than that, it was great to experience Michigan Stadium from the other side of the fence today. Everyone was great and respectful to me and my fellow Air Force friends. Now that the game is over, very happy that Michigan is still undefeated, but concerned over what I saw.
September 16th, 2017 at 8:50 PM ^
have sent them off to die in stupid wars.
I say this as someone whose grandfather was a decorated WWI hero and whose father and all his uncles served valiantly. Hats off to the men who serve but not to venal politicians or arms manufacturers.
No reflexive, knee-jerk worship of anything warlike from me, either; I'll revere the men in all their courage and vulnerability but keep my thinking cap on to the bitter end.
September 16th, 2017 at 9:00 PM ^
I thought this was about honoring vets not calling out politicians. Because that deserves its own thread. Just not here.
September 16th, 2017 at 9:12 PM ^
Woah, man! First off, I have no idea what I have to do with this.
Sencondly, I have served for the past 9 years
September 16th, 2017 at 9:48 PM ^
Be careful. Don't say anything that inspires critical thinking beyond memes in this thread.
September 16th, 2017 at 10:53 PM ^
Killing is bad mmmkay? Such critical analysis. Let's criticize the men who risk their lives for your freedom and freedom across the world. Nah, it's not us who's missing the point, it's you.
September 16th, 2017 at 9:02 PM ^
Our ROTC detachments preside over the flag raising inside Michigan Stadium. It connects us to our past, good and bad, and helps make the game-watching experience American like apple pie.
For an example of how not to open a college football game, consider
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RPdTwEflRU
Ouch!
/s/ a_parachutist
September 16th, 2017 at 9:08 PM ^
At 20 my grandpa was navigating a plane through a typhoon in the south pacific getting supplies to guada canal. At 20 I was bonging beers at 9 am kinda thinking about an orgo 2 exam. god bless those that serve.
September 16th, 2017 at 9:19 PM ^
At 20, I had the glass double bubble out at 9am, and was skipping that orgo 2 exam.
September 16th, 2017 at 9:58 PM ^
Yeah, both my grandfathers were being shot and shot at when they were 20, both dead now after being super badasses (one was a navy pilot in the pacific, one a waste gunner on a B-24 over Germany for 48 missions). Both have multiple Purple Hearts. Fucking shit, my biggest fear is traffic on US-23.
September 16th, 2017 at 10:10 PM ^
48 missions? Holy fucking hell!! That deserves its own +1...
September 16th, 2017 at 10:39 PM ^
My grandfather flew over Ploiesti, look it up...most dangerous mission in ww2. Badass. 53 aircraft and 660 us airmen killled. My grandfather told me during the mission briefing, that they looked around them knowing that half the people in the room would be dead the next day
September 17th, 2017 at 12:01 PM ^
was that a B-24 leading the pregame flyover yesterday?
And a big +1 for the missions your Grandpa flew.
September 16th, 2017 at 9:28 PM ^
Minor suggestion: Change the title to "Bless the vets." It's more inclusive.
September 16th, 2017 at 9:36 PM ^
Is this a joke? If not, shut the fuck up
September 16th, 2017 at 10:10 PM ^
It doesn't appear to be a joke.
Do you know what inclusive means? To the point, do you realize that the people posting here may not all practice the same religion?
September 16th, 2017 at 10:21 PM ^
I don't practice any religion and I don't care if others do or don't either. The OP expressed his thoughts, simple as that. Pathetic post, blue haze.
September 17th, 2017 at 8:48 AM ^
last time I checked this isn't a Christian nation, but one of many different spiritual beliefs. Let's be welcoming to all.
September 16th, 2017 at 9:30 PM ^
I root for them in every game when we aren't playing them, when it becomes bittersweet
September 16th, 2017 at 9:40 PM ^
I served. There are more and more of us calling each other every year on Vets Day and just thanking each other for our service and talking about old times. Its like a holiday. Fun stuff.
So glad Michigans does this.
September 16th, 2017 at 10:20 PM ^
I'm in my 50's and thank every serviceman I can.
September 16th, 2017 at 9:42 PM ^
Father in law has 2 Purple Hearts. He also has about 40 other medals. Say what you will but thank goodness we won today
September 16th, 2017 at 10:48 PM ^
and I still had to open this thread to figure out if this was about veterans or veterinarians, because you just never know.
September 16th, 2017 at 11:07 PM ^
They set this scene up if you recall
September 16th, 2017 at 11:06 PM ^
doggdetroit. square up.
September 17th, 2017 at 1:21 AM ^
One grandpa drove a tank in Korea. The other floated in the ocean for 14 hours surrounded by sharks. Uncle volunteered for Vietnam. I get nervous for football game so don't even participate in. Thanks to all that serve and are currently serving. You're the real heroes.
September 17th, 2017 at 1:22 AM ^
Double post. Bunch of friends out there now. Be safe. Come home. Go blue.
September 17th, 2017 at 1:53 PM ^
I've been lucky, all three of the games so far have aired on AFN, so I have been able to watch. I am in Afghanistan right now on what will hopefully be my last deployment before I retire. Last summer I got to meet AFA DT Santo Coppola during his summer trip to the base I am stationed at. I spoke with him mostly about his future career as a commissioned officer and leader, but I has to talk college football with him as well. We talked about the upcoming Michigan game as well, and I just got done talking to him again. Great young man.