Just Shook Denard's Hand

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December 23rd, 2011 at 9:02 PM
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JimLahey
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Just Shook Denard's Hand

Thread-worthy? I think so. Am I pathetic for being this excited? No chance.

Upon return from a semi-business trip to Florida, I exited my plane at Detroit Airport with my girlfriend, glad to be on land. As I looked ahead, a bundle of light could be seen, the brightness of which can only be compared to the sun, or possibly the headlights on those really expensive BMWs. What could that be, I asked? Of course, it was the smile of the one and only Denard Robinson, enough to brighten even the shittiest of days. Sporting my backward Michigan hat, block M for all to see, I went up to him and gave him a firm handshake and said "Good luck, Denard, You're the man."

I am around pro hockey players almost every day. I've met Crosby, Yzerman, Thornton, etc. But this was my first experience becoming starstruck. On the way home, after listening to me go on and on about Denard, my lady finally say "I get it....he's good, keep it in your pants!"

It was a festivus miracle!

 

I've decided to lay off the food for a while, and go on the booze.

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December 23rd, 2011 at 9:05 PM | . (Score:5 Normal)
TrueBlue25
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Cool story bro...

 

No, seriously, cool story!

"I have three kids and no money. Why can't I have no kids and three money?"

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:05 PM | COOL STORY, BRO! no, (Score:5 Normal)
Real Tackles Wear 77
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COOL STORY, BRO!

no, really. Denard is the man.

LSA '11
December 23rd, 2011 at 11:47 PM | is.. (Score:5 Normal)
maizedandconfused
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On the fifth night—possibly the sixth—a breeze arose.
It was cool and dewy.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:05 PM | A Festivus Miracle indeed! (Score:3 Normal)
a2_electricboogaloo
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I've seen a couple times around campus, and actually got the chance to have a brief convestation with him my freshman year (his freshman year as well).  One of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

USING GRATUITOUS AMOUNTS OF CAPS LOCK SINCE APRIL 2011

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:42 PM | This (Score:3 Normal)
MGoCooper
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This has been the best Festivus ever.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:59 PM | It has been a spectacular Festivus. (Score:2)
a2_electricboogaloo
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I'm in favor of a motion to make Festivus the Official-Unofficial-Non-Football-Or-Athletic-Related-Non-Denomational-Aluminum-Sponsored Holiday of MGoBlog.

USING GRATUITOUS AMOUNTS OF CAPS LOCK SINCE APRIL 2011

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:06 PM | So... (Score:5 Normal)
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did you keep it in your pants? The MGoWorld wants to know.

http://semichigansports.com

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:07 PM | I assume many of you have met (Score:5 Normal)
JimLahey
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I assume many of you have met him on campus, but I don't go to UM so I've never seen him, so this was cool for me. And since nothing else of note is going on, I figured I would post it. 

I've decided to lay off the food for a while, and go on the booze.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:11 PM | Just curious (Score:2)
TrueBlue25
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Do you work for a team/organization or something? How do you meet so many hockey players?

"I have three kids and no money. Why can't I have no kids and three money?"

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:17 PM | I'm a student but I work for (Score:5 Normal)
JimLahey
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I'm a student but I work for a sports agency and I share a few low-profile clients but my boss has a few huge names. As long as I don't get arrested I'll be a certified NHL agent in 2014.

I've decided to lay off the food for a while, and go on the booze.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:39 PM | If you get arrested..... (Score:5 Funny)
JD_UofM_90
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you could always be an NBA agent....

“Oh Yeah, what he said forgodsakes...”  -   -         

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December 23rd, 2011 at 10:52 PM | Or you could just go to work (Score:5 Normal)
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Or you could just go to work for State.

Hail To the Victors...In Ohio

December 24th, 2011 at 12:21 AM | @Jim Lahey (Score:2)
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Are you working with Top Shelf Sports?

 

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December 24th, 2011 at 12:27 PM | No. (Score:2)
JimLahey
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No.

I've decided to lay off the food for a while, and go on the booze.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:38 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:1)
SoCalWolverine
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Please tell me your name is a reference to Trailer Park Boys...

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:51 PM | What the hell is trailer park (Score:5 Normal)
JimLahey
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What the hell is trailer park boys?

I've decided to lay off the food for a while, and go on the booze.

December 23rd, 2011 at 10:22 PM | A shitfire, that's what.  (Score:1 Normal)
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A shitfire, that's what. 

not just "douchey" MGoBlog user, but now TRUSTED MGoBlog user

December 24th, 2011 at 12:15 AM | Even I know you're not that (Score:1)
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Even I know you're not that drunk today, Mr. Lahey.

Abort, Retry, Fail?

December 24th, 2011 at 5:44 AM | you're a fucking drunk and (Score:2 Normal)
strafe
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you're a fucking drunk and you always will be.

i should probably stop posting on mgoblog when I'm drunk.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:44 PM | yeah...it's pretty cool. (Score:1)
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ran into him, not literally, as I'm not quite fast enough haa....at the UM/ohio dual track meet his frosh year. What an upstanding young man. My son and daughter were too intimidated to shake his hand, now they regret missing the opportunity. Right out of the gates he missed the building record in the 60m by 0.01...aMAZING...he's a phenominal talent as much as he is a great kid. Congrats, I don't care how many pro athletes you meet, there are few special people who just change your perspective like Denard does...and I'm well aware of the guys you work with day in and day out...congrats...that's going to be a lifelong story for you for sure.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:10 PM | How could his smile not (Score:1)
bluestan
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How could his smile not mesmerize your girl?

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:10 PM | I would like to see this told (Score:2 Normal)
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I would like to see this retold in "'twas the night before Christmas" fashion. It just has that feel to it.

Thank you very little.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:10 PM | Funny (Score:2 Normal)
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I'm guessing your eyes twinkled similar to the way Riley's eyes twinkled when Thugnificent moved rolled into their neighborhood:

Avatar is a reference to this. Go Blue!

December 24th, 2011 at 5:37 AM | Props to the first (Score:1 Normal)
hillc5585
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Props to the first Mgoboondocks response I've ever seen on the blog.  If that's wrong anyone feel free to correct me.  Love me some booty butt cheeks!

Life comes at you fast.  Denard Robinson comes at you faster.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:10 PM | Dude (Score:1)
Roachgoblue
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Yzerman! Seriously he brought the cup to us. Denard is truly a great young man, but Yzerman is THE man. They aren't even in the same solar system. I love Michigan football 10 times more than the Wings, but Yzerman. I agree with your girl, and you have to get a room.

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December 23rd, 2011 at 9:25 PM | hmmm (Score:2)
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what about yzerman vs woodson.

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December 23rd, 2011 at 9:50 PM | Woodson (Score:1)
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December 23rd, 2011 at 10:20 PM | (Score:1)
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that math don't add up, son

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:11 PM | Instructions (Score:2)
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Do not wash this hand until after the Sugar Bowl. 

"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."

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December 23rd, 2011 at 9:13 PM | This post just brightened my (Score:3 Normal)
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This post just brightened my sad day. Thank you good sir. 

www.eatacheeseburger.blogspot.com Brian Cook has read this blog!

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:16 PM | well done..... (Score:1)
sws1983
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to u and the gf. sorry to say i havent seen drob around yet.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:21 PM | i got starstruck (Score:1)
rymgoblue11
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by denard too. he was walking out of briarwood as i was going in the same door. and we did the ... u go left i go right then we both went right. i pussied out. froze up. just said excuse me. sigh.

coolstorybro

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:34 PM | How quickly did he cut left? (Score:5 Normal)
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How quickly did he cut left? Did it look like the 3G's of force ESPN calculated?

Go Blue!

December 24th, 2011 at 12:44 AM | You knew it was coming... (Score:4 Normal)
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I love Sports Science. Impressive stuff

December 23rd, 2011 at 10:33 PM | Who's Awesome (Score:4 Normal)
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If someone ever invented a low fat vitamin - filled vegetable that tasted like fudge covered Rice Krispies treats - I'd probably eat better

 

 

December 23rd, 2011 at 10:35 PM | Questionable Content ;0) (Score:0 Normal)
December 23rd, 2011 at 9:24 PM | (No subject) (Score:4 Normal)
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December 23rd, 2011 at 9:37 PM | Its always such a cool experience (Score:1)
coastal blue
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to meet the guys you see out on the field/court/rink. 

I remember when I was little, we stayed in the same hotel in Detroit that the Calgary Flames - for the CCHA finals, Michigan won - did and I got to meet my second favorite player - After Yzerman - Theo Fleury. Real nice guy, signed a couple of cards and took pictures with the whole family. I was like seven and starstruck out of my mind. The next day was the only time I've ever cheered for a Red Wings loss.

Good to hear first hand fan accounts that confirm what a classy guy Denard is!

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:36 PM | (No subject) (Score:3 Normal)
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bow bow

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:36 PM | A Festivus Miracle (Score:1)
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A Festivus Miracle to shake the hand of our most famous Michigan Man!

Brady Hoke - High quality recruits one or two at a time.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:38 PM | Uh (Score:3 Normal)
jknupp
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Crosby is a pro?

December 23rd, 2011 at 10:51 PM | I was thinking the same (Score:1 Insightful)
mgoblue0970
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I was thinking the same thing... Crosby is one person I wouldn't give a flying leap if he was in the room.

December 24th, 2011 at 10:21 AM | (Score:2 Normal)
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yeah he's only the best hockey player in the world, he's no big deal...you Wings slappies crack me up. I met Ken Holland at a grocery store here in Canada, I'm not a Wings fan but you still give credit where it's due.

December 25th, 2011 at 7:14 AM | (Score:1)
Swazi
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I doubt your reaction to the best player in the NHL walking into the room would be to not care.

If you need drugs to be a good writer, you're not a good writer.

-Rod Serling

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:39 PM | Congratulations! (Score:5 Normal)
BiSB
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If you had any serious diseases, you don't anymore.

They no longer call me Bisbiño

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:47 PM | Likewise if you had any (Score:2)
State Street
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Likewise if you had any diseases...dear god may they not be communicable.

December 23rd, 2011 at 9:51 PM | (Score:1 Flamebait)
ryanfourmayor
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are you saying denard has the same healing powers as Tim Tebus Christ?

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December 23rd, 2011 at 10:06 PM | Very cool (Score:1)
macdaddy
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It's amazing. I'm old enough to be Denard's dad but if I saw him somewhere I'd be way too starstruck to say hello. That's the power of sports in our society - grownups (and I use that term very loosely) blown away by 18-22 year old kids. At least the ones who are dilithium-fast anyway.

December 23rd, 2011 at 10:10 PM | Seriously... grow up.  (Score:-1 Flamebait)
December 24th, 2011 at 3:43 AM | Agreed.  Just sad.  (Score:0 Normal)
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