the just released schedules were a flat-out statement that the B10 doesn't believe SOS will matter in playoff selection
MGoPoll: Helmet numbers
October 1st, 2011 at 1:55 PM
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MGoPoll: Helmet numbers
October 1st, 2011 at 1:59 PM | 
I thought I would hate it,
I thought I would hate it,
October 1st, 2011 at 2:03 PM |
Don't mind it at all. I can't
Don't mind it at all. I can't
Don't mind it at all. I can't vote on your poll but if I could I would say I am for it to continue throughout the season.
-Those who stay will be champions-
October 1st, 2011 at 2:04 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
A little change never hurts and I kind of like them. If they keep playing like this with them then I'm down.
Touchdown Manningham! MICHIGAN WINS!
October 1st, 2011 at 2:06 PM |
keep them
keep them
they don't look like they don't belong
October 1st, 2011 at 2:15 PM |
Double negative?
October 1st, 2011 at 2:06 PM |
I'm on the fence
I'm on the fence
I like them - there's no doubt about that. But I'm not sure I like them as an "Every Saturday" thing...perhaps keep them in the closet and only bring them out for certain occasions, such as night games etc.
It's one of those things like "Why mess with a good thing?".....and if there's one thing in College Football that is a good thing, it's the Michigan Football helmets.
I say keep them in the closet for special occasions..like 3 to 4 times a year, not every game.
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:24 AM |
It would be cool to wear them
It would be cool to wear them
It would be cool to wear them when we play Alabama next year. Just to mess with their psyche a little.
The rest of the time, leave it alone.
M'Dog
October 1st, 2011 at 2:13 PM |
Love 'em. It combines the two best helmets in all of college football.
October 1st, 2011 at 2:17 PM |
Better than pride stickers
Better than pride stickers
I'd prefer a clean look to the helmet, but the numbers don't muss it up anywhere near as much as pride stickers. I can love with them
October 1st, 2011 at 2:22 PM |
apparently
apparently
the players asked to bring them back. If they want them....why not?
Looking for BTTYS Nike sb Michigan Dunk Highs size 14, hit me up.
October 1st, 2011 at 3:51 PM |
I agree. That totally adds to
I agree. That totally adds to
I agree. That totally adds to the whole environment of this being for the players. That has to be huge for recruiting and also keeping the guys already on the team having fun on game day. Hoke talks about Saturdays being fun after all the work.
"because character wins in life and character wins on the football field....." 1-11-11
October 1st, 2011 at 4:18 PM |
I have some sympathy for the
I have some sympathy for the
I have some sympathy for the tradition(ish) argument since it does have some basis in history. But the "players want it" argument doesn't fly. If the players wanted all-black Pro Combat Fukkin Warriorz uniforms and never wanted to hear The Victors again, would you be OK with it?
"We've beaten Michigan the last four years. So where's the threat?"
- Mark Dantonio
Blogging the Virginia Cavaliers at http://fromoldvirginia.blogspot.com/<
October 1st, 2011 at 4:49 PM |
You've said this multiple times.
You've said this multiple times.
You're taking this to quite the extreme. Asking to wear helmets that match what Michigan wore for at least a decade is not even close to the same as asking to wear black, pink, or polka dot jerseys.
I put up a tough front, but deep down I just want to be held.
October 1st, 2011 at 5:07 PM |
Why is it all that different?
Why is it all that different?
Why is it all that different? Are you saying that
- if the players want the helmet numbers, I can't say anything because the players like it and it's traditional
- but if they want black jerseys then I can say something because the players like it but it's not traditional?
Logically speaking then, the "players want it" argument isn't relevant unless you're willing to apply it to things you'd absolutely hate as well. What you're telling me is it's about the history instead.
"We've beaten Michigan the last four years. So where's the threat?"
- Mark Dantonio
Blogging the Virginia Cavaliers at http://fromoldvirginia.blogspot.com/<
October 1st, 2011 at 5:16 PM |
I'm not saying that you can't
I'm not saying that you can't
I'm not saying that you can't cry about it like a 6 year old girl either way. You're clearly allowed to continue to do that if you wish. That's up to you. I'm just saying you're using the most extreme comparison/analogy/whatever the fuck it is possible to try to make your point.
I put up a tough front, but deep down I just want to be held.
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:49 AM |
Slippery slope arguments are
Slippery slope arguments are
Slippery slope arguments are always terrible, see Senator John Cornyn and box turtles.
Why can't we limit it to the item being discussed, and not neon green helmets or anything else you care to concoct?
wolverineliberationarmy.com/blog
October 1st, 2011 at 4:50 PM |
Now that's funny!
Now that's funny!
Perhaps in a parallel universe, Michigan wears black jerseys, dark blue pants, and black shoes and socks while wearing a maize helmet with blue wings and blue sticker numbers.
In all seriousness, I think the helmet stickers are full of win. It's a perfect way to get some stickers on the helmet (which a decent fraction of the fanbase desires) without the out-and-out clutter traditional sticker deployment creates.
Abort, Retry, Fail?
October 1st, 2011 at 2:25 PM |
The helmet number font is even accurate.
The helmet number font is even accurate.
Accurate? The font on the helmet doesn't match the numeral font on the jerseys. It's not accurate in that sense.
October 1st, 2011 at 3:23 PM |
I agree that it would look
I agree that it would look
I agree that it would look great if the numbers matched, but the way they have been done for this season is an accurate throwback to the old design.
http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/uniform/uniforms3.htm
October 1st, 2011 at 5:04 PM |
Actually,
Actually,
I think we took that font, and "italicized" it.
Was there an NCAA rule that required it, in the late fifties? Just about everybody did it back then.
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:45 AM |
Um, we were not very good
Um, we were not very good
Um, we were not very good the decade that Michigan wore numbers on the helmets. We got good when Bo came in and removed the numbers.
So here's an idea: Since we are so keen on selective-memory throwbacks, let's honor those great Bo teams and take the numbers off the helmets.
M'Dog
October 1st, 2011 at 2:26 PM |
I'd prefer stickers and no numbers myself
I'd prefer stickers and no numbers myself
But I really don't give a shit as long as we're playing well and haven't fucked with the unis and helmets otherwise.
October 1st, 2011 at 5:38 PM |
Totally agree
Totally agree
I will defer to the players on this but I don't like the numbers but do like stickers. The reason is that the stickers tell you something you wouldn't otherwise know - this player has performed well in the eyes of the coaches. This also probably has something to do with the fact that I grew up with Michigan football in the 70's when the stickers were in use. Loved seeing those helmets by the time we played tSIO every year. The numbers add nothing - just look down to the jersey if you want the player's number.
October 1st, 2011 at 2:27 PM |
Never been there
Never been there
I've never seen the helmet numbers! That's weird
Go U of M! Have a great 2011 season!
October 1st, 2011 at 2:35 PM |
Terrible
Terrible
But I'm sitting in a suite so I'm less mad
I have a Fandom Endurance III merit badge
October 1st, 2011 at 2:41 PM |
its an excellent compromise ...
its an excellent compromise ...
for thise like myself that would like to see the award stickers come back and the purists
Fuck Urban Meyer!
www.facebook.com/franklin.kaiser
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena...."
October 1st, 2011 at 2:46 PM |
Love them. They're bringing
Love them. They're bringing
Love them. They're bringing back a part of history that doesn't include stickers.
Go Blue!
October 1st, 2011 at 2:50 PM |
Also this
Also this
I would vote for the numbers hands down over stickers.
October 1st, 2011 at 2:47 PM |
Not a fan.
Not a fan.
That is all.
"Prejudiced? Partial? You better believe I am. Michigan football is a religion and Saturday's the holy day of obligation." -Bob Ufer
October 1st, 2011 at 2:49 PM |
It hasn't bothered me as much
It hasn't bothered me as much
It hasn't bothered me as much as I thought it would...I think Coach Hoke is messing with my mind.
October 1st, 2011 at 2:53 PM |
Posted from pay phone
Posted from pay phone
If they keep the numbers that just means that I will have to buy all new Michigan gear. I own nothing that pictures the helmet with a number on the side.... Time to spend money
You can sum up this sport in two words, 'You never know.'
October 1st, 2011 at 10:30 PM |
www.protuffdecals.com
www.protuffdecals.com
getchya a couple sheets of numbers for like $10
Fuck Urban Meyer!
www.facebook.com/franklin.kaiser
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena...."
October 1st, 2011 at 2:54 PM |
If they play like this with
If they play like this with
If they play like this with numbers on the side of their helmet then they can wear them every game...
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston Churchill
October 1st, 2011 at 5:00 PM |
Yeah, this
Yeah, this
I don't really love messing with the sleek helmet, but if they play like this they can put a number on their ass.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
October 1st, 2011 at 3:01 PM |
Doesn't really matter what we
Doesn't really matter what we
Doesn't really matter what we as fans think. Our core customers, the players, like them. So they stay.
That being said, I do like them.
October 2nd, 2011 at 1:08 AM |
You think if a bunch of
You think if a bunch of
You think if a bunch of boosters complained Hoke wouldn't be pressured? Definitely would.
October 1st, 2011 at 3:10 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
2-0 this year with the stickers. Keep them.
October 1st, 2011 at 3:13 PM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
Meant number sticks not pride stickers
I'm also glad we don't have glittery helmets.
October 1st, 2011 at 6:16 PM |
3 - 0 this year without the
3 - 0 this year without the
3 - 0 this year without the stickers. Ditch them.
"Anyone who isn't confused, really doesn't understand the situation." - Edward R. Murrow
October 1st, 2011 at 3:24 PM |
If Same Colors...
If Same Colors...
You need another option for "Only if they make the numbers the same shade of yellow".
October 1st, 2011 at 3:26 PM |
It' a player thing. I
It' a player thing. I
It' a player thing. I support it.
October 1st, 2011 at 3:50 PM |
I'm so happy we're keeping
I'm so happy we're keeping
I'm so happy we're keeping them for the rest of the season. Really cool look
When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing. -- Bo Schembechler
October 1st, 2011 at 3:59 PM |
They looked sweet. Could
They looked sweet. Could
They looked sweet. Could keep them all year IMHO.
"When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing." -Bo
October 1st, 2011 at 4:00 PM |
Bring back white socks...
Bring back white socks...
....to complete the classic UM uniform
October 1st, 2011 at 4:03 PM |
Why mess with absolute perfection! The winged helmet is enough! No numbers!
October 1st, 2011 at 4:51 PM |
If nothing else, it's about time we did something to differentiate ourselves from Delaware. I, for one, am tired of watching us play in their shadow.
October 1st, 2011 at 5:02 PM |
Im not in favor or against
Im not in favor or against
Im not in favor or against it. Of course just dont mess with the wings.
October 1st, 2011 at 6:09 PM |
I like them
I like them
I like them, but I will always be against helmet stickers.
It's tough being Blue in Columbus!!!
October 1st, 2011 at 5:25 PM |
I like them
I like them
They look good and in so
October 1st, 2011 at 5:29 PM |
They look cool, and they are
They look cool, and they are
They look cool, and they are based in tradition. I am for it.
"Nobody cares what you think!"
I thought I would hate it, but in the end I like that it's a more accurate throwback than the "Legacy" mish-mash uniforms. The helmet number font is even accurate. It satisfies the uni-watcher in me, even if I understand the slippery slope argument against them.