Six Zero's THANK YOU DENARD Card

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January 4th, 2013 at 11:28 AM
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Six Zero's THANK YOU DENARD Card

I've heard some minor rumblings lately about not including you non-Twitter readers with the Blockhams 'FridayRough' series, which has been re-christened FridayFun in 2013 since they're really no longer roughs.

At any rate, today's Blockhams FF is a special one, designed as something of a thank you card to the one and only Denard X Robinson.  I know there's already been a few 'Thank You Denard' threads bouncing around, but just thought today's special artwork was worth sharing with the blog.

If you are on Twitter, hop over and give this thing a RT to show your support!

THE THANK YOU DENARD CARD

Thanks ShoeLace

I plan on offering the original artwork to Denard himself, but if he's too busy (what, it's not like he's preparing for an NFL career or anything) I might put it up for sale. It's suitable for a 5x7 frame, all in 2H & 5H pencil.

Happy New Year & Go Blue

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January 4th, 2013 at 11:31 AM | THIS (Score:5 Normal)
Moe Greene
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THIS. /drops mic

No radio. Nothing of value.

January 4th, 2013 at 11:33 AM | Great stuff... (Score:5 Normal)
MGoShoe
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...Six Zero. A fitting tribute.

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January 4th, 2013 at 11:41 AM | I'd like to put a copy of (Score:5 Normal)
joeyb
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I'd like to put a copy of this up in my office. Do you have a place to buy larger copies or should I just print it out as is? BTW, I definitely consider this your best work out of everything that you have done. Great job.

January 4th, 2013 at 11:38 AM | Ummm....WOW. (Score:5 Normal)
pinkfloyd2000
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I don't know what to say here, other than...well...nothing I say would do this justice.

 

Obviously you're not a golfer.
January 4th, 2013 at 11:40 AM | Beautiful... (Score:5 Normal)
LSAClassOf2000
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I don't know if it is possible to say this any better than you just did. Very fitting, and very well done. Bravo, Six Zero.

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January 4th, 2013 at 11:41 AM | It's beautiful, Six Zero (Score:4 Normal)
SpunkyBrewster
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Denard should definitely have the card. However, if he's too busy, I certainly wouldn't mind owning it.

"He played the trombone. Did you know he played the trombone? That's a tough one to picture."  --Kovacs, on Denard "Shoelace" Robinson 

January 4th, 2013 at 11:45 AM | Love it Six Zero. Great (Score:4 Normal)
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Love it Six Zero. Great drawing of a Michigan Man and legend. I retweeted it a bit ago, but I would retweet this so hard a thousand times more.

Great work and great idea.

“What the mind can conceive, the mind can achieve and those who stay will be champions.” - Bo 

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January 4th, 2013 at 12:45 PM | Great artwork and message, be (Score:0)
January 4th, 2013 at 11:47 AM | This is tremendous.  10 Hoke (Score:5 Normal)
profitgoblue
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This is tremendous.  10 Hoke Points out of 10.  Great work, Six.

EDIT:  And hell, while I'm awarding points, +1000 to you too.

 

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January 4th, 2013 at 11:49 AM | Well Done (Score:2 Normal)
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And well said.

January 4th, 2013 at 11:54 AM | Outstanding tribute (Score:4 Normal)
MadMonkey
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to an outstanding person.

Your opinion has no value.

January 4th, 2013 at 7:01 PM | You misspelled TREMENDOUS (Score:2)
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You misspelled TREMENDOUS

"The straightest line from A to B is straight: From A to B"

"When you have Denard Robinson, you can have everything"

~George Walden

January 4th, 2013 at 11:57 AM | We need to get some scratdch (Score:2)
1484
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We need to get some scratdch together to have six zero frame this and pass it off to Denard.  My guess is he would find a spot for it in a trophy cabinet somewhere.

Hail.

January 4th, 2013 at 12:14 PM | goes to Denard (Score:3 Normal)
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this must be given to denard ~ he must own it. i am sure the sports dept can help.

however, possibly you could print mini posters (4.25 x 11? on heavy card stock) that could be bought for 5 ~ 10 $ or so. this would be a real cool collectors piece to keep. i'd like to share it with my kids. imagine having something like this for AC or Woodson.

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January 4th, 2013 at 11:58 AM | That's awesome! (Score:2)
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GIFSoup

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January 4th, 2013 at 12:01 PM | This is fantastic.  The (Score:2 Normal)
Candor for Sale
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This is fantastic.  The dreads.  The smile.  The words.  All perfect.

Denard needs to see this.

This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.

January 4th, 2013 at 12:06 PM | If Denard doesn't somehow manage to see this, (Score:2)
LB
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then all of our "zomg, the kid/student/athlete/parent/corch/ncaa" might see what you posted angst has been for naught.

May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift

January 4th, 2013 at 12:03 PM | Hey, someone put that up on that tweeter thing a while ago. (Score:3 Normal)
LB
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Great work Six Zero! I think this pretty well captures my feelings, and does it in a way I could never hope to equal. 

May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift

January 4th, 2013 at 12:09 PM | T-shirt? (Score:3 Normal)
rmic2
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Your worki samazing

put this on a t-shirt in the mgoblog store!

Born in Ohio to a Catholic family, but I went Blue

January 4th, 2013 at 12:19 PM | This will be the fade out of Denard's 30 for 30 Episode (Score:5 Normal)
mjagger
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With Morgan Freeman reading the card then silence.

 

Man, I am going to miss Denard.

With all due respect, sir, I believe this is gonna be our finest hour.

January 4th, 2013 at 12:21 PM | Wonderful tribute to a truly (Score:2 Normal)
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Wonderful tribute to a truly wonderful person.  I hope Denard sees this.

"Do not disturb my circles."
 

January 4th, 2013 at 12:21 PM | Very well said. Agree 100%. (Score:1)
Committed
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Very well said. Agree 100%. Can't wait to see him on Sundays. Also on Saturdays when he comes back to the big house from time to time. I have no doubt I will be telling my kids about Denard when they honor him in the future. I saw him ruin defensive coordinators and break records (not to mention ankles). He will be back and I will cheer as loud as I can because Denard provided hope every Saturday in the fall.

What every longshot, come from behind, underdog will tell ya is this... The other guy, may in fact, be the favorite. The odds may be stacked against you, fair enough. But what the odds don't know is...this isn't a math test.

January 4th, 2013 at 12:30 PM | I would love a copy of this (Score:1)
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I would love a copy of this to put in my 3yr old son's room. I want him to look at it, read it (when he learns), and to respect what Denard did for this institution. I would like my son to carry himself like Denard did in his 4yrs here. Great job, great words, and I HAVE TO HAVE IT!

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January 4th, 2013 at 12:32 PM | I Would Absolutely Buy It! (Score:2 Normal)
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The original (if available) or a replica on a heavier stock. I encourage you to pursue that venture; it could be very rewarding for us and yourself.

L.S.A. '88

January 4th, 2013 at 12:33 PM | You know what? (Score:2 Normal)
Gordon
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Just like how the Children of Yost have signed flags to Carl Hagelin and Chris Brown in recent years, is there any way would could all sign this for Denard somewhere?

It'd be like the HTTV release party.

January 4th, 2013 at 6:55 PM | Exactly.  I was thinking the (Score:1)
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Exactly.  I was thinking the same.  To be effective, it would have to be signed by so many people, and I don't know how that could be done.  If put up on campus, it could be done, but that might be more work than is worth it.  Don't know.  But I'd like to think that this getting into Denard's hands would be meaningful to him.  I think he knows all that is said in the piece, and I think he already knows that so many people feel this.  Still, I like to think of him holding this and basking in what he has meant to so many fans.

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January 4th, 2013 at 1:04 PM | Ill buy a copy right now. (Score:2 Normal)
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Ill buy a copy right now.

Who is Jon Falk?
January 4th, 2013 at 1:15 PM | You're supposed to be known for your artwork (Score:3 Normal)
Michigasling
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But the wording here is what makes my surroundings dusty.  Perfect.  Second [third, etc.] all suggestions above.

January 4th, 2013 at 1:17 PM | "For being the kind of man (Score:4 Normal)
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"For being the kind of man that a father can allow his son to idolize."  That's the most important part. Thank you Denard, and thank you Six Zero.

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January 4th, 2013 at 6:56 PM | as the father of a 5 and 11 (Score:1)
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as the father of a 5 and 11 y/o who absorb everything UM, I agree.  My favorite line.

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January 5th, 2013 at 2:28 PM | Me Three (Score:2)
mvp
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I completely agree.

January 4th, 2013 at 1:49 PM | Thanks so much guys (Score:5 Normal)
Six Zero
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Hear your suggestions and am flattered by your kind words. After the dust settles on this, I'll let you know where it goes from there. Thanks and Go Blue

January 4th, 2013 at 2:22 PM | I wish I could possess 1/10th (Score:1 Normal)
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I wish I could possess 1/10th of your artistic ability.  Very well done.

January 4th, 2013 at 3:30 PM | E-signed (Score:2)
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E-signed

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January 4th, 2013 at 3:33 PM | Amazing tribute (Score:1)
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"For being the kind of man a father can allow his son to idolize" -

January 4th, 2013 at 3:44 PM | Nailed it, fanTAStic work. (Score:3 Normal)
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Yeah.  What everyone else has said.  Told my wife I wanted to name our son Denard when he was born prior to the 2011 season.  I was only kidding a little.

January 4th, 2013 at 4:27 PM | Couldn't have said it any better (Score:2)
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http://flic.kr/p/dHAVk1

January 4th, 2013 at 4:59 PM | You need to send it to Denard (Score:1)
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or his mom.

January 4th, 2013 at 5:09 PM | I haven't cried yet... well, (Score:1)
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I haven't cried yet... well, hadn't, anyway.

So well-said. I don't like to tweet on my phone but when I have my computer I'll give it a bump

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January 4th, 2013 at 5:24 PM | I'm repeating myself but all (Score:1)
profitgoblue
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I'm repeating myself but all of these tributes are so fitting.  Denard very well might be a once-in-a-lifetime kind of player and we're so lucky to have been able to watch him.  He's the kind of player that grandparents tell their grandkids about having seen play in person.

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January 4th, 2013 at 5:25 PM | Hopefully Martavious Odoms will see it and show it to him (Score:2)
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Great work.

Janeane Garofalo (Film Actors Guild): "As actors it is our responsibility to read the newspaper, and then say what we read on television like it's our opinion"

January 4th, 2013 at 5:27 PM | priceless (Score:2)
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priceless

GO BLUE!

January 4th, 2013 at 5:49 PM | That is perfection.  (Score:2)
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That is perfection. 

Go Blue!  Always!

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January 4th, 2013 at 6:15 PM | Very awesome. (Score:1)
maizenblue87
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Very awesome.

January 4th, 2013 at 7:05 PM | This is very cool, but I (Score:2)
snarling wolverine
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This is very cool, but I think it should be dedicated to all the seniors.  They all perservered, and not all got the glory.

 

 

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