of Good Time Charlies, their count stix (is that what they are called?) with pepperoni baked in are to die for! But in general on game day everything will be absolutely crowded. If you want pizza, NYPD is really good and a campus staple. 

I'm a big Pizza House fan myself.  Before the games it's not usually too busy, but after there can be a long wait.

Depending on whether you have a car, it is necessary to recommend Zingerman's for someone looking for food spots in Ann Arbor.  Not directly on campus, but not too far either.  Would be a great post-game meal and I'm an advocate of getting anyone new in AA to that deli.  Best sandwiches I've had.

If you're talking about on-campus, although every place will be crowded I'd go with Ashleys, Mr. Spots, or NYPD.  There aren't many good sit-down restaurants on campus but if you were to choose one I'd say the original cottage inn on E. William Street.  Pizza house is overrated unless you're ordering cheesy bread.

Try Blue Tractor between campus and downtown.  Excellent BBQ, local brews, reasonable prices, and a fairly easy walk to the stadium (I usually park in a downtown lot for cheap and by the time I have walked back the traffic has cleared).

I like Pizza Bob's on State street just north of Packard. Sandwiches are very good and very filling and the milkshakes are the BEST. Personal preference but I go there every time i'm there. As to impressing, the Law quad by the union on State and South University is pretty sweet to see, classic old building. I guess in that area for young kids spinning the cube north of the Union is always cool, it's huge and heavy. Seeing Michigan Stadium might be the highlight of the weekend honestly.  The wilpon baseball/softball complex is pretty cool

I guess it ultimately depends on what they find interesting. At 14 finding that wow factor in a college town is tough. Assuming you are not in a hurry post-game if you stand at the tunnel on the east side of the stadium that's where the players exit the locker room and most sign autographs or just people watch as they leave.

And Pizza House or Original Cottage Inn are the best of those IMHO.  You could also try Zingerman's Roadhouse (if you don't mind spending a bundle) or Deli.  Both excellent.

If you want to grab drinks or general pub fair I'd go with Ashley's honestly.  Though the service is usually pretty poor the beer selection is MASSIVE and the Stilton Fries are incredible.  Red Hawk Grill is also along State Street near Williams, is a bit more up-scale in atmosphere and has better food (overall) and service, but a limited beer selection.

On the cheaper side of things you could go with Blimpy Burger (super busy on game day tho) or The Fleetwood Diner.  I doubt either would impress with their facilities but the food is great and their atmospheres are both unique.

ALL of these places will be unbarably packed after the game...

Plenty of quality places along mainstreet too, though they'll all be busy and expensive.  Of those I might recommend Palio though it's not really a "Ann Arbor staple" the way some of these others are.

If you're looking to impress Pizza House and Zingerman's probably give you the best chance.

*NOTE:  I've never been to Zingerman's anything on a weekend, let alone a gameday.  Ashley's and Red Hawk both allow those under 21 in before 10pm for dining and will check IDs at the tables for anyone who orders booze.

Agreed, the in depth message board posts are the best.  I'm kinda surprised our fearless leader let us off easy by not pulling from the board here and simply showing his own tweets from during the game, there was some great 'freude here on the board for others to enjoy.  I guess he didn't want TWIS to be all U of M stuff. 

I'm just glad TWIS is back yet again this year, it is awesome, as always.

Is that a cardboard cutout or am I just imagining things?

Winner!

The Bruce Jenner pickle comment totally made TWIS.   Question, though:  was the pickle in the image of Bruce Jenner circa 1976 in all his athletic glory or a facsimile of modern-day trainwreck Bruce?

Did you see the look on Saban's face after that last TD? Like a submarine captain watching a ship sink in flames.

What episode is that from? I don't recognize it at all. I have a sneaking suspicion that it must be from the dreaded "lost" third season which freatured classics like "Spock's Brain."

go back to mlive.

Aggies melt down really well. It's like queso up in there.

Particularly after someone did this in Gainesville.