"If there's one thing that could top a Michigan football game it's an Olympic Medal" - Charlie
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:05 PM ^
Definitely great to hear that on TV. Go Blue!
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:08 PM ^
As much as I support the Canadians (local to me) comments like that increase my looking forward to the UConn game.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:07 PM ^
I'd think even competing in the Olympics would be better than watching a football game from the stands. But hey, some people are crazy.
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:16 PM ^
Notice he only said "a Michigan football game". Presumably, a win, a winning season, B10 title, and a NC would all still be ahead of a gold medal. His priorities are in place for the most part.
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:44 PM ^
On the Today Show this morning, Matt asked him if the medal would be topped by a Michigan Nat'l Championship. Charlie paused a moment, pondered, then said maybe that plus a Final Four appearance...
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:44 PM ^
But who proofreads the subject clause?
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:50 AM ^
Signed,
Bronze Medal Winners
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:12 PM ^
I'll take every bit of good media publicity we can get. Go Blue!
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:12 PM ^
Every time Tom Hammond says Charlie White, I just keep hearing Charlie Weis.
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:35 AM ^
a native german speaker.
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:47 AM ^
Emily Samuelson & Evan Bates were also introduced as UofM sophomores. The commentator(s) managed to sneak in a mention of the U or Ann Arbor in the intros of each performance of both teams through the three nights of competition. (In case some of you guys were watching hockey last night.) Nice to get those shots of the campus with a blatant Block M. Nice too that both teams skated terrifically.
[Hmm... Charlies Weis in stretch pants?]
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:28 AM ^
"Sideline" reporter in figure skating is an alum.
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:40 PM ^
Bless her.
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:29 AM ^
I will not take one thing away from the Canadian gold medalists... they absolutely deserved it. But Charlie and Meryl were absolutely brilliant. Their artistry, chemistry (both between themselves and with the audience), their choice of music and choreography thereof.... it left me in tears. What a joy to watch. They definitely have "it"... whatever it actually is.
Talk about representin'! CONGRATS!
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:02 AM ^
After I saw that interview I told my wife I was rooting for them based just on that comment. She laughed but it was awesome to hear him plug UofM football like that, it is clear that he is all in.
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:23 AM ^
Later when asked about how he would've felt if Davis and himself would have to settle for the Bronze medal, White commented, "Probably a little like being stuck as a student at Ohio State, glad I don't have to know that feeling. Go Blue!"
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:48 AM ^
Did he really say that? That's awesome
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:53 AM ^
Those who stay will win Olympic medals.
Wait, is that right?
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:29 PM ^
I don't claim to understand Ice Dancing one bit, but if they're from Michigan, you can bet I was rooting them on.
GO BLUE and Congrats.