An MGo Request
I'm not sure how to go about posting this but I will start here since I'm pretty sure I'll get an answer. One of my friends has a son that was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer last year. It seemed like things were going pretty well for him and then I saw a recent post on Facebook that it may be going the oher way. Anyway, I was wondering how I would go about getting an autograph. I would like to get one of my Denard pictures autographed. So where would I start? I think that would be an awesome gift for him.
February 10th, 2012 at 3:05 PM ^
Hmm, I wonder if you could try contacting the Athletic Department?
February 10th, 2012 at 3:11 PM ^
I have heard about other stories of a similar nature and most times the athletic department is contacted.
Sorry to hear this, praying for the little guy
February 10th, 2012 at 3:15 PM ^
Contact the AD's office - I'm sure someone will help you out.
February 10th, 2012 at 3:17 PM ^
The Athletic Department is probably your best bet. But if you are feeling lucky, you could try tweeting or DM (Direct Message) at Denard.
February 10th, 2012 at 3:20 PM ^
I sent an e-mail to the Athletic Department. If I don't hear back, I will try calling next week. I've been meaning to do this for a while.
Thank you guys.
February 10th, 2012 at 3:23 PM ^
They have a policy on not being able to send out certain stuff, but they'll probably be able to supply something.
My prayers are with the child!
February 10th, 2012 at 3:27 PM ^
I can certainly appreciate that with all the schiesters out there. I am sure that there have been people with a "sick" kid or whatever that then turned around and sold the stuff.
February 10th, 2012 at 3:24 PM ^
also, I would try contacting a player through twitter
February 10th, 2012 at 3:52 PM ^
It's better to go straight through the AD, that way we can be sure there is no violations. Plus there's probably a smaller chance the request gets ignored/missed. I'm guessing the players, especially one as well known as Denard, get a lot of messages asking for things like that.
February 10th, 2012 at 3:33 PM ^
February 10th, 2012 at 3:34 PM ^
I know a few contacts at the athletic department. Feel free to email me at [email protected] and I can try to help you out
February 10th, 2012 at 3:41 PM ^
February 10th, 2012 at 4:04 PM ^
Sir Brady has stated that he does not email or tweet and all that stuff. It's snail mail or phone for the Hokester.
February 10th, 2012 at 3:46 PM ^
Sorry about your friend's son. Not sure if your friend is an NHL fan but I'd be happy to get you some personalized autographed player stuff, with some inspiring message or something along those lines. Let me know.
February 10th, 2012 at 4:03 PM ^
According to 'Three and Out' you could just hang out around the Schembechler Center in the evening and eventually you will see him and you can get an autograph in person
February 10th, 2012 at 4:19 PM ^
No, I think I would rather go thorugh official channels. That just seems creepy.
February 10th, 2012 at 4:40 PM ^
Yea I know, it was a joke about the creepy middle aged guys who would stalk Denard outside the building, as described in the book 'Three and Out'. Apparently it was a little over your head
February 10th, 2012 at 4:06 PM ^
Honestly that is really sad to hear. For a while the doctors thought my son might have a brain tumor and he had to have all these tests for about a month and it was truly the most terrifying time in my life. I can't imagine what I would have done if something like that had actually happened to him. It's actually getting me choked up just thinking about it again. I really hope this little guy pulls through.
February 10th, 2012 at 4:26 PM ^
February 10th, 2012 at 6:15 PM ^
That is actually what I was thinking...
February 10th, 2012 at 4:43 PM ^
Good luck on getting this request fulfilled. That's a terrible situation for your friend and his family. Hopefully, this can provide a little bit of happiness.
February 10th, 2012 at 4:51 PM ^
I can think of nothing worse than a sick or injured child. Here's hoping that things turn out as well as they can and that the athletic deparment comes through for you as I suspect they will.
February 10th, 2012 at 5:21 PM ^
I'm sure if Hoke hears about the request you will get an autographed picture...at the least. You guys might recall that he sent a hand-written note to a ND fan who had a heart attack while in attendace at UTL. He wished him health and expressed his pride that the Michigan fans and health care professionals were able to save his life.
This is the kind of thing that Hoke and probably the rest of the athletic dept. doesn't shy away from. All part of what makes the Michigan family so TREMENDOUS.
February 10th, 2012 at 6:43 PM ^
February 14th, 2012 at 12:54 AM ^
Well, I sent an e-mail to the Athletic Department and I got a response today. Basically they said they were reviewing the donation program for issues. They would be implementing an online donation system within a couple of months. So I'll see in a couple months.
In the meantime, I think I'll send him a couple of my pictures of Denard.