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Michael Ferns is a class act

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:01 PM
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Michael Ferns is a class act

Last week in the St. Clairsville HS football game, No. 10 Michael Ferns took off on a 52 yard run and intentionally ran out of bounds at the 1 yard line. He did this so another player on his team could score the touchdown.

Logan Thompson just lost his father during the week. So he was brought on to take the one yard plunge through a huge hole to the end zone to score in his father's memory.

This has to be one of the most unselfish acts I can ever recall in high school sports.

Kudos to Ferns for being a good teammate. Kudos to Hoke and company for recruiting true future Michigan Men.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:03 PM
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Saw that.  He's a perfect fit

Saw that.  He's a perfect fit for Michigan.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:04 PM
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Nice gesture...

feel like Hoke recruits good kids.  Not that we didn't before, but just that some of these kids Hoke is bringing in are really feel good stories. 

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October 10th, 2012 at 6:59 PM
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I feel like most teams

in college football has a healthy amount of good kids on their squad.  I have felt for years and years, however, that Michigan truly does have an inordinate amount associated with their program.  This is yet another great example.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:05 PM
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Wow

To have the presence of mind to run out of bounds and unselfish team first attitude is something special.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:10 PM
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what a great kid.

what a great kid.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:14 PM
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bronxblue
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That's a great act, both by

That's a great act, both by him and the rest of his team. Any news on if the opposition also knew of this? If so, then kudos to them as well.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:15 PM
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*sniff*

IT'S VERY DUSTY IN HERE

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:26 PM
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Here as well...

or maybe it's the pollen - I don't know, but something HAS TO be causing this tearing up.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:45 PM
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Yeah

I live in an onion factory, so I'm pretty sure I never cry about stuff like this. No... I'm certain it's always the onions.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:20 PM
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Sounds like he'll fit right

Sounds like he'll fit right in

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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As long as

As long as he doesn't always run out of bounds at the 1.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:31 PM
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the 1

Well, if the run starts from anywhere outside of the 10 yard line, I am ok with him only getting to the 1 . . .

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October 10th, 2012 at 2:10 PM
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Not if it's against

U of IL in 2009.  shudder.  I was at that game and died inside that day.

 

Kudos to Ferns though, that was a classy move.  Even more kudos to his HS coach if that was something he told him to do before the game if he had the opportunity.  And kudos to Hoke for recruiting Ferns.  Kudos all around!

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:39 PM
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lol....

yeah. hopefully this was a one-time event.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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Unless

Unless Hoke recruits his teamate to always come in the next play and score. Sounds like Ferns could also be quite the wingman.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:31 PM
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Very cool move on his part.

Very cool move on his part. Also good that they still scored. It would have sucked if they had to settle for a FG after that! 

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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It's the good ones from Ohio

It's the good ones from Ohio that are looking to get out.

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October 10th, 2012 at 1:58 PM
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Man that is really

Man that is really moving.

And I'm sure Rivals will downgrade him for it.

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October 10th, 2012 at 2:28 PM
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I'm a sap.

Instant tears...

That is classy. Thanks for sharing.

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October 10th, 2012 at 2:48 PM
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Is it just me or is there

Is it just me or is there just a handful of good people in the state of Ohio? I think all of them come and play for Michigan...

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October 10th, 2012 at 3:19 PM
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evenyoubrutus
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Guessing it's the last time

Guessing it's the last time OSU beat Michigan.

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October 10th, 2012 at 4:11 PM
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evenyoubrutus
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Well they didn't beat us in

Well they didn't beat us in 2010... Maybe the sig was made after the game in 2011 and never updated.

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October 10th, 2012 at 5:29 PM
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Yeah, we can talk about

Yeah, we can talk about vacated wins all we want....but nothing is gonna make me forget my first away Michigan game. I wish I could, but that type of ass-kicking is something that lingers

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October 10th, 2012 at 8:38 PM
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Couldn't agree with you more

Couldn't agree with you more

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October 10th, 2012 at 3:13 PM
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Isn' t that kind of what Roy

Isn' t that kind of what Roy Roundtree did against Illinois a few years back...let himself get tackled at the one. Didn't work out so well.

Was Fern's team up by a lot when he went out of bounds?

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October 10th, 2012 at 3:13 PM
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Dont you mean Ferns ferns

Dont you mean Ferns ferns ferns ferns ferns ferns ferns ferns ferns

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October 10th, 2012 at 3:16 PM
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very impressive act in a self

very impressive act in a self absorbed society where every gifted athlete wants nothing more than to "showcase their skills" on the field but not their character.

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October 10th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
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TMQ?

Wow, I didn't realize that Greggg Easterbrook frequented MGoBlog.

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October 10th, 2012 at 3:28 PM
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Ive heard similar stories

Ive heard similar stories over the years. I can remember 3 in the past 5 years. Same scenario. Regardless, good to hear, well done son.

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October 10th, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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That's a fantasy owner's

That's a fantasy owner's nightmare. Kidding.

 

Awesome act of class and sportsmanship. It can't ever be a good time to say goodbye to your dad, but it's gotta be very tough dealing with that while in high school. Sorry to hear that.

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October 10th, 2012 at 4:18 PM
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Sound like what a....

Michigan Man to me. Good get Hoke!!!

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October 10th, 2012 at 4:49 PM
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Allergies Acting Up Here...

That is truly an act of great compassion and class by Ferns. You are a true team player, sir, and I imagine, to Logan Thompson, a great  friend, it seems. 

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October 10th, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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Wow

Wow, great story.

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October 10th, 2012 at 6:08 PM
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Great story. I'm thinking

Great story. I'm thinking this staff has not only an eye for talent but character as well

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October 10th, 2012 at 7:18 PM
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I think that is what is most

I think that is what is most striking about the recruiting of this coaching staff.  Not only are we bringing in high caliber football players, they are also high caliber human beings.

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October 10th, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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Wow, this guy will be a great

Wow, this guy will be a great addition to Michigan football. Would have been kind of awkard if the guy didnt score on the next play or two, though. 

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October 10th, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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Thats it!

When you find it hard to use other words beyond tradition, history, passion etc about why we love this team so much, examples like these are perfect. This is the stuff that makes me root for a guy like kovacs more then BWC. Love big will but damn work ethic thats been there from day one with jordan is what Umich football means to me.

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October 12th, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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One word: Awesome-ness

One word: Awesome-ness

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