Sugar Bowl Open Thread - Pre-Game Warmup

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Sugar Bowl Open Thread - Pre-Game Warmup

 

Hopefully, no one is upset that I put this up way too early, but I can’t wait for 8:30 PM. Obviously, I can barely wait for 6:30 PM either, but as I am already preparing for this evening, my hope is that there is some pre-game discussion as well. 

Those of us stuck at work or at home for this one will hopefully appreciate the chance to chat a little bit now and  then throughout the game. Those of you in New Orleans...what are you doing in the open threads? Get out there and support the Wolverines!

This is it, fellow Wolverines.

This is your Allstate Sugar Bowl Open Thread - Pre-Game Warm-Up. Actual game thread to start hopefully in the next 45 minutes or so. 

8:30 PM on ESPN. Pre-game starts at 8 PM, live from the Superdome in New Orleans. Many thanks to our fellow MGoBloggers who are live at the scene for their updates. 

This is the only game tonight, as it should be. Hopefully,  it’s an awesome one…for us.

GO  BLUE!

"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."

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January 3rd, 2012 at 7:34 PM | Damn, you were determined to (Score:3 Normal)
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Damn, you were determined to be the first to start the thread.

You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:51 PM | Too Excited... (Score:2 Normal)
LSAClassOf2000
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Also, already two beers into the evening...

"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."

Follow the random tweets of a Michigan alum - http://twitter.com/#!/LorneEC3

January 3rd, 2012 at 9:16 PM | At work? (Score:1)
CR509
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Love it!

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:36 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:3 Normal)
Doctor Wolverine
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Man am I pumped for this game! I am gonna leave right now to convince my bartender to put up my UM flag and play the fight song after out TDs. That's about the best I can hope for out here in Vermont!

Doctor Wolverine

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:38 PM | Pumped! (Score:2 Normal)
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I've picked up some Abita Turbodog to get in a NOLA state of mind!

"It would be a travesty, it would be ridiculous to all of a sudden come back and get the feeling back, get the health back, feel good again and then all of a sudden go throw some other colors on my shirt and go coach."

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:38 PM | Question (Score:1)
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Is there going to be a live blog?

Michigan National Champs: 1901-1904 1918 1923 1932 1933 1947 1948 1997 

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:39 PM | I hope so. (Score:2)
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I hope so.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:25 PM | unfortunately I am watching (Score:1)
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unfortunately I am watching it with real people and liveblog isn't good for real life conversation . Stupid real friends.

"Wasn't that Michigan drive just great.  That's like Patton riding into Berlin." ~Bob Ufer

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:38 PM | I can't wait either... (Score:2 Normal)
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megangoblue left with her dad to pitch for an hour. I have the preperation for dinner finished and beer and liquor waiting, but I can't even start the cooking/getting drunk process for another hour, so I'm currently sitting alone in her childhood room on Facebook and MGoBlog.

While I'm sitting here, Va Tech is slowly turning from a surefire blowout victory to some combination of 2004 USC and 2005 Texas, with a little 1997 Michigan sprinkled in. This needs to stop, like now.

Go Blue!

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:40 PM | I still don't know what a (Score:2 Funny)
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I still don't know what a hokie is...

...but I want it dead...

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January 3rd, 2012 at 7:46 PM | I would like to enjoy a fried (Score:1)
ken725
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I would like to enjoy a fried Hokie.

Greetings from Bolivia.

"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple."  - Gary Moeller

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:58 PM | Talked to some VTech fans here in Nola. (Score:1)
bluenbama
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Hokie doesn't mean anything and it came from some cheer the use.

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:19 PM | Yep. (Score:2)
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From the website (and med classmate who's an alum):

The answer leads all the way back to 1896 when Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College changed its name to Virginia Polytechnic Institute. With the change came the necessity for writing a new cheer and a contest for such a purpose was held by the student body. Senior O.M. Stull won first prize for his "Hokie" yell (Old Hokie Cheer below) which is still used today.

Later, when asked if "Hokie" had any special meaning, Stull explained the word was solely the product of his imagination and was used only as an attention-getter for his yell. It soon became a nickname for all Tech teams and for those people loyal to Tech athletics. The official university school colors - Chicago Maroon and Burnt Orange - also were introduced in 1896. The colors were chosen by a committee because they made a 'unique combination' not worn elsewhere at the time. The official definition of "hokie" is "a loyal Virginia Tech Fan".

The Cheer:

Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hy!
Tech, Tech, VPI
Sol-a-rex, Sol-a-rah
Poly Tech Vir-gin-ia
Ray rah VPI
Team! Team! Team!

Marry a younger woman. As her beauty fades, so will your eyesight.

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:45 PM | Hokie (Score:2)
2014
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Isn't a Hokie a Brady Hoke groupie?

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:46 PM | Interesting Thought... (Score:2 Funny)
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....we could try to appropriate it, but would Virginia Tech consent to being called the "Gobblers" again, as I believe they were about a century ago?

"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."

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January 3rd, 2012 at 7:44 PM | i've got soft corn tacos with lime, (Score:2 Normal)
MGlobules
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chicken sausage, chorizo, and leftover rib roast for meats, pot beans that have simmered all day, scallion, tomato, Vermont cheddar, etc. and a really nice Argeninian cab courtesy of my Limbaugh-lovin' bro-in-law who loves me anyway, and I am going to eat my way to eight o'clock. Even my seven-year-old daughter is excited, although she has picked a Netflick and will just watch highlights when I make her do it. Even my wife, a UF grad, is excited to watch (I fibbed and told her it just might be Denard's last game). 

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:58 PM | that sounds awesome (Score:2)
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My GF is making me chicken soup since I'm sick for the 4th day in row.  Despite that, I have Two Hearted, Cherry Stout and Winter White tee'd up and a bottle of champagne in the fridge for when we hit 0:00.

 


And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know it’s going to be Michigan again. Michigan!

 

January 3rd, 2012 at 9:04 PM | you are (Score:2 Normal)
MGlobules
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in great shape.

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:44 PM | From The WikiPage... (Score:1)
LSAClassOf2000
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....on the "HokieBIrd":

"The HokieBird has won national mascot competitions and has been so popular that the mascot landed an appearance on Animal Planet's "Turkey Secrets," shown annually around Thanksgiving."

 

Mmmm....HokieBird sandwiches on the day after the Sugar Bowl....

"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."

Follow the random tweets of a Michigan alum - http://twitter.com/#!/LorneEC3

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:46 PM | This should be a great game ... (Score:0)
January 3rd, 2012 at 7:47 PM | kick (Score:1)
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Are we locked in for 8:30 or will we have to put up with some teen/country sensation entertaining us and whatnot until 8:43 or 8:47?

All signs point toward kickoff at 8:30...but I'm suspicious.

5 4 3 2 1 Touchdown!

Touchdown Billy Taylor!

Touchdown Billy Taylor!

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:52 PM | 97 minutes from this post (Score:1)
hart20
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Is the start of the game.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:47 PM | (Score:1)
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Watching ESPN right now Des is on talking about DRob, the band is on the sidelines and half the stadium seating is covered with Maize pom poms. I think I might get sick! This needs to start NOW.

"This is MICHIGAN ferGODsakes"

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:51 PM | Sitting in the Superdome, (Score:2 Normal)
hart20
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Watching Denard throw around. Borges is currently standing at the 40. Devin is warming up too, he really has an arm. Place really hasn't filled yet.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:51 PM | Tonight is the night that (Score:3 Normal)
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Tonight is the night that the return to national dominance truly begins. 

Not that I loved Rich Rod less, but that I loved Michigan more.

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:51 PM | So pumped! (Score:1)
ajcrmr
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On my way to Buffalo Billiards right now to get a good seat, head start on the wings/beer, and start the game off right with (hopefully) a solid turnout of DC area fans

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:52 PM | 1st Post Eva (Score:1)
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What better time to join MGoBlog then just before MICH plays in Sugar Bowl....last Sugar for MICH was a 9-7 loss to a very good Auburn team led by Bo Jackson,he was held in check by Mich def. tonite we even our Sugar Bowl record GO BLUE

Goblueman-Wayne,Mich

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:53 PM |   @kmeinke (Score:4 Normal)
triangle_M
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1m

Denard Robinson, wearing Beats headphones, is throwing fade routes in the end zone to Roy Roundtree, wearing Beats headphones.

 


And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know it’s going to be Michigan again. Michigan!

 

January 3rd, 2012 at 7:59 PM | Wish I could. (Score:1)
bluenbama
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I don't know how to from an iPhone.

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:13 PM | I'm watching in front of the (Score:2)
triangle_M
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I'm watching in front of the fireplace at home mate. 

LETS GO BLUE!!!

 


And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know it’s going to be Michigan again. Michigan!

 

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:01 PM | I hope Michigan wins (Score:5 Insightful)
gordie bell
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I hope Michigan wins

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:03 PM | let's get it on! (Score:1)
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Bourbon Street. Did somebody say bourbon? Bourbon.
Lay the wood to these Hokies!

"Play hard and with great effort"

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:08 PM | Bourbon? (Score:2)
One Armed Bandit
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That's a hell of an idea.

"Hoke, you're my best friend," - Miss Daisy.

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:09 PM | Headphones (Score:2)
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I prefice this by saying that I believe 100% that NCAA football players should be paid.

However, how come every single one of these poor football players are rocking $300 headphones?

This should be the Beats Audio by Dr. Dre Sugar Bowl.

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:13 PM | Sugar Bowl gift bag, (Score:4 Normal)
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Sugar Bowl gift bag, methinks.

COYS and lets go Detroit FC!

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:21 PM | This year the sugar bowl gave (Score:1)
ken725
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This year the sugar bowl gave out:

Gift suite, Reactor watch, New Era cap, Majestic fleece pullover

Greetings from Bolivia.

"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple."  - Gary Moeller

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:09 PM | Denard says he is hungry and (Score:2 Normal)
rlc
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Denard says he is hungry and ready to eat. Did anyone else notice MSU mimicing the eating after their big plays on defense last night?

~rlc

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:47 PM | yea I think it was Gholston, (Score:1)
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yea I think it was Gholston, what a tool

“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

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:49 PM | Better yet... (Score:1)
acnumber1
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Did you notice it was Dback Dennard doing the eating, and he was being egged on by Robinson?  As they went to commercial, two Sparties standing next to each other were Dennard and Robinson.

5 4 3 2 1 Touchdown!

Touchdown Billy Taylor!

Touchdown Billy Taylor!

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:09 PM | beats (Score:1)
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did everyone get beats headphones? those things are pretty expensive.

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:18 PM | Bose sound better, beats (Score:2 Normal)
hart20
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Look cooler.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:23 PM | There are much better (Score:1)
ken725
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There are much better headphones that you can get for the price of those beats by Dre.  Like you said they don't look as cool.

Greetings from Bolivia.

"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple."  - Gary Moeller

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:10 PM | Woodford Reserve, and maybe (Score:1)
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a Mad Hatter or two. Many thanks to Mgrowold for reminding me to dig out my bottle of Woodford Reserve, it was buried in the detritus deep in the nether regions of the cabinet.

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

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:12 PM | Mod available (Score:1)
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hoping to get the "Brian Cook" email to log onto CIL..Christian

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January 3rd, 2012 at 8:12 PM | Va Tech is hungrier? (Score:2)
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No way Michigan doesn't show up to play this game, anyone that thinks Va Tech has the bigger "chip on their shoulder" must not know much about what these players have gone through in the last three years. There is a difference between being a little insulted over a bowl invite as opposed to carrying the weight of a football empire / legacy on your back. This team shows up hungry and fired up, especially with the O finally clicking and the D getting popped in the mouth a bit against Ohio State.

42 - 24 Good Guys.

GO BLUE!

 

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:14 PM | Ahhhh!!! (Score:1)
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Almost game time....Geaux Blue! 

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:16 PM | match. com (Score:1)
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match . com is not for ugly people. LOL

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:16 PM | Earlier I heard on espn radio Doug Gottlieb say Michigan and VT (Score:1)
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Earlier, I heard on espn radio Doug Gottlieb say Michigan and VT do not belong in the sugar bowl. I never payed much attention to who Doug was, but he really seems annoying to me and how does Michigan not deserve a bcs game. Also, he interviewed Cousins from MSU and Cousins said he was rooting for VT to win. I officially feel bad I rooted for MSU yesterday, since I was hoping all Big 10 teams won for a good showing. I will never do that again.

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:20 PM | (No subject) (Score:3 Normal)
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And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know it’s going to be Michigan again. Michigan!

 

January 3rd, 2012 at 8:21 PM | Doug Gottlieb (Score:1)
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Doug Gottlieb is an idiot. When he shows up on TV his only credentials that show up at the bottom of the screen is "former Oklahoma state basketball player" LOL, so he don't know shit. And screw Kork Coupons!

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