An out-of-towner's thoughts on Michigan

I'm honestly not sure what I'm trying to say in this post... I'm sitting in my Michigan hotel after a 12 hour drive straight from South Carolina, typing this from my phone. I couldn't sleep last night. My nerves are shot. I'm excited, anxious, nervous, confident, worried and tired. I've got a stomach full of energy drink, Cheerwine and Hungry Howie's pizza. I listened to WTKA (or WKTA?) through my Droid the entire drive. I blasted The Victors as I entered Ohio and screamed obscenities at the entrance sign. I have no clue what to expect tomorrow...but I do know this; it is an absolute privilege to be a Michigan fan. I drive for one game a year and the excitement never gets old. I feel honored to call myself a fan of this team and to share this special bond with the Wolverine family is something I am very proud of. Like I said, I have no idea what I'm trying to say but from this misplaced South Carolina-born Wolverine, it makes my day to simply give a "Go Blue" to you guys in person. This is such a special place for me and no matter what hardships this team goes through, there is nothing better than celebrating the euphoria of being a Michigan fan. I wish I could be here for every game. I wish I had more time to bond with Michigan fans. Thank you to the fans I encounter who make my annual trip so memorable. We share more than just a common interest...we share a passion for a team that most will call arrogance, because win or lose, WE ARE MICHIGAN. Tomorrow that team will run from that tunnel, slap that banner and remind us yet again just how honored we are to call this a Michigan family. I will be amongst you, this misplaced Michigan fan, cheering for those winged helmets. Never take this place for granted. Watching Desmond strike that pose turned me into a Wolverine at the age of 6. I am so thankful for that because I can't imagine cheering for another team. I am thankful to this University, our tradition, Coach Rodriguez, the legacies of coaches past and the bright future ahead. Thank you all for your hospitality and lets run the Huskies out of the Big House tomorrow. THOSE WHO STAY WILL BE CHAMPIONS. Go Blue!