"Legends Tunnel" needs an update

Submitted by mrgate3 on March 23rd, 2024 at 7:38 AM

Not sure who you delete but you need to add (at least) McCarthy and Corum and Zinter and Sainristil and Colson and Wilson and Jenkins and don't forget Aidan (put him next to his "uncle") and Moody and etc. etc. ... Tough assignment, hope someone has their Photoshop game going on.

 

https://twitter.com/UMichFootball/status/1319015382548623361

 

Indy Pete - Go Blue

March 23rd, 2024 at 8:28 AM ^

I was scared this was going to be a bitter troll post blaming the tunnel for all the woes of mankind. 
But my fears were assuaged by that bada$$ picture - one that most certainly needs an update. 

HighBeta

March 23rd, 2024 at 8:59 AM ^

Problem is that we need (many) more jerseys to name-fill. Great problem, yes, but still a real problem. So much excellence, so few jerseys.

Leaders And Best

March 23rd, 2024 at 10:06 AM ^

Corum and Hutchinson, definitely yes. Moody, yes. Zinter, yes. Sainristil, probably misses the cut. I think it is a definite no on everyone else. I think most of the players pictured made an All-America team I believe, and many won individual awards as well.

I think Will Johnson and Mason Graham will be in the conversation when their career is over. My pick for player who is missing is Brandon Graham. Toiled on some of the worst Michigan teams but one of the all-time greats.

rob f

March 23rd, 2024 at 1:21 PM ^

Mike Sainristil is totally deserving.  In the 46 seasons I've had season tickets, I've only seen a handful of Michigan defensive backs who have had college football careers as impactful and impressive as what he's done consistently over his Michigan career. 

And to think, Sainristil was initially a pretty darn good little receiver before volunteering to switch positions to help shore up an area of weakness on the defensive side of the ball.

Michfan777

March 23rd, 2024 at 1:02 PM ^

I wish they would brick the tunnel at this point - with each brick having a player's name/number/years. Maybe add silver/gold font for champion players over the years. Now that would truly make it a legends tunnel.

Considering the length/height of the tunnel and the sheer amount of bricks that would be needed, you would have enough space for every player+staff from the 1800s well into the 2100s.

That, and championship years/player numbers on the luxury suites would be a nice touch to bring some history into the seating area.