I am looking for a unique Michigan gift for my brother. Any ideas?

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I am looking for a unique Michigan gift for my brother. Any ideas? My budget is $100.

Bryan

March 5th, 2010 at 7:46 PM ^

I may have acquired an 'OSU' tackling dummy from the practice facility. It just happens to be for sale, $100. It's great for taking your frustrations out on something.

jtmc33

March 5th, 2010 at 8:15 PM ^

Not sure how unique it is, but for my birthday my aunt got me "University of Michigan Football Vault - The History of the Wolverines"

It is a "coffee table book" but a great gift (not sure how much).

preed1

March 5th, 2010 at 8:16 PM ^

I got this from my girlfriend for my birthday, she made a gift certificate for $80 for a future michigan football game.....GREAT GIFT!

Bosch

March 5th, 2010 at 9:05 PM ^

original print Michigan Daily newspapers from January 7th, 1998. This was the first day of print after the Rose Bowl game against Washington State. I made a point to grab a stack of them and have had them stored away for the past 12 years.

I might be convinced to give one up if interested. Get a poster frame and it would make a pretty good gift.

Online version:

http://www.pub.umich.edu/daily/1998/jan/01-07-98/01-07-98.index.html

Wes Mantooth

March 6th, 2010 at 1:07 PM ^

I have that same print hanging on my wall. It's right next to a print of the cover of the Daily from Nov 24, 1997 after Mich beat OSU. The headline is 'The Victors' and the picture is Eric Mayes getting carried off the field with a rose in front of him. It's sick, but the Jan 7th one is better.

Edit: here's the link

http://www.pub.umich.edu/daily/1997/nov/11-24-97/11-24-97.index.html

Hannibal.

March 5th, 2010 at 9:21 PM ^

Can you still buy bricks at the stadium? That would be a great one. Get your brother's name on the ground there.

Also, you can buy a poster from the Detroit Free Press of the front page on Jan 2, 1998. It says "Hail Yes!" with a picture of Charles Woodson pointing at the sky.

pz

March 6th, 2010 at 8:49 AM ^

what is wrong with him?

Bought this for my brother (who is currently a senior) for his b-day last fall. Think it is a lot of fun as a gag to have around...

Coupled it with the "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions" banner.

Mgoscottie

March 6th, 2010 at 7:34 AM ^

made me a Michigan poker table which involved quite a bit of labor, I don't know how much it cost though. Also she got a M-flag and got her friend the punter to take it in and get signed by Hart, Long, Avant and like 25 other players from the 2005 team.

pz

March 6th, 2010 at 8:53 AM ^

Starting with the "Those Who Stay..." banner.

A set of pilsner / other glasses is always a fun thing to have around.

You can get just about anything with a block M stamped on it, so I'd look for the combo of Michigan + something might actually need.

A_Maize_Zing

March 6th, 2010 at 12:01 PM ^

I think you should donate the $100 to the football program in your brother's name. I mean at least that could help translate to wins...which at this point would be pretty unique.

CleverMichigan…

March 6th, 2010 at 1:28 PM ^

The most unique Michigan item I have is a bellybutton ring, but something tells me that's not applicable.

I would suggest some Adam Jacobs photography. He has an awesome photo of B. Graham in the student section corner (under Sporting, then Action), and you can get it and have it framed for $60.

Mich4Life

March 6th, 2010 at 1:46 PM ^

Was a chest of Johhny Walker pints, labels of blue, gold, black, and red wrapped in a Michigan snuggie (man those things are soft). I think it retails for about $100.