"The Wreck of The Jim Harbaugh Era" (Gordon Lightfoot parody)
Apologies if already posted, but I couldn't see that anyone had beat me to it.
Anyways, in the midst of our existential and collective pain, there is still beauty in this word.
The legend lives on from Fielding Yost on down
Of the men that they call Michiganders
The maize and blue lads, who’ll rise up and stand
Against any old Big Ten defenders
Lloyd Carr he was it, national title he split
A branch off the tree of Schembechler
When Coach Carr retired, the school was inspired
To think there were things they could do better
They hired the pride of the Mountaineer side
A spread-gun coach named Rich Rodriguez
Read the whole thing; it's truly glorious - I guess you do have to suffer to create art.
September 26th, 2019 at 3:57 PM ^
We get it man, people are down on the coach.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:04 PM ^
There’s no way this was already posted
September 26th, 2019 at 4:05 PM ^
This is bad and you should feel bad.
September 26th, 2019 at 5:17 PM ^
Why ?the song rings true. Michigan football sucks right now. Cant win any important games. I think it is catchy
September 26th, 2019 at 7:08 PM ^
This is a prime example of why some of us say games are only important after Michigan loses. Big games are always retroactively downgraded to "not big" as soon as Michigan wins.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:06 PM ^
I'd ban so many people here if given the button. I'm certain that most of the stupid shit is from rival fans trolling, and the rest are probably multiple accounts from the usual 2-3 fucktards.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:16 PM ^
Not to worry, I'm not one of WD's alt accounts. The site I found this from was a non-denominational college football blog whose podcast had Ace on last week, and as a sometime Michigander I always appreciate a good "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" parody, even when it's at our expense.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:27 PM ^
Ordinarily I would agree, but timing is everything. I know you aren't a multiple account guy, honestly I didn't even look at the username. But still, this post is bad and you should feel bad.
September 26th, 2019 at 9:31 PM ^
Having been an amateur parody lyricist since my college days 50 years ago, I also appreciate the work that goes into creating those lyrics, especially when you’re dealing with complicated songs like “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” with its interior rhyme schemes.
I wrote one of those “Bounds of BPONE” parody songs last December, so I also know that it’s never easy to use a parody during times of despair. While the Michigan football fanbase is in mourning, it’s probably not the best time to be adding to the pain. I'd be happy to hear this song played in the Big House after Michigan wins on Saturday. Go Blue!
September 27th, 2019 at 7:31 AM ^
I’d support those bans! I’m upset, but it’s just crazy to wanna chase Harbaugh out. Christ every program minus a couple has down years and I knew the defensive side was going to regardless. Put in the highly recruited frosh and let them learn. I can’t believe that one of highest players we’ve recruited can’t offer some upside as well as a couple of 300lb hogs in the middle. My biggest bitch is we continue to do the same thing over and over expecting different results. Harbaugh will get it fixed or he won’t, but firing a guy who can coach is insane. Yeah let’s go back to the RR/Hoke years.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:06 PM ^
I think some people have WAY too much time on their hands.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:07 PM ^
Where does the love of God go, when the OP‘s turn the minutes to hours.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:08 PM ^
Still think it's all mostly rival fans.
Which makes me think avoiding any rash conclusions or changes away from the current Head Coach is the best approach.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:08 PM ^
More like “The Wreck of Another Shit Post”
September 26th, 2019 at 4:11 PM ^
Yeah, this is art too....
September 26th, 2019 at 5:42 PM ^
That's a lot to unpack.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:15 PM ^
Worse than Brian's "funeral for geese" post.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:17 PM ^
September 26th, 2019 at 4:23 PM ^
Just. Stop.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:35 PM ^
We are getting to the point where these posts here have no point...
September 26th, 2019 at 4:37 PM ^
Is it just me, or does anyone else think Brian allows way too many trolls to roam free on this site?...
September 26th, 2019 at 4:59 PM ^
Some of them long time trolls who have been registered since 2008 and contribute absolutely nothing positive to this site.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:42 PM ^
I laughed, you'll probably get negged pretty good though
September 26th, 2019 at 4:45 PM ^
If you could read my mind, OP...
September 26th, 2019 at 4:51 PM ^
damn, you beat me to the punch
September 26th, 2019 at 4:52 PM ^
damn, you beat me to the punchline
September 26th, 2019 at 5:52 PM ^
When you get to the part where the heartache starts... the hero *isn't* me?
September 26th, 2019 at 4:48 PM ^
Make it stop! Please. Yes, we suck this year. Let’s get to 8-9 wins and salvage this mess.
September 26th, 2019 at 5:45 PM ^
That isn't a salvage job. That is putting lipstick on a pig.
September 26th, 2019 at 6:50 PM ^
8-9 wins?!?
What bourbon are you drinking?
September 26th, 2019 at 7:01 PM ^
You are right, i should put the Hammer & Sickle vodka away for the night.....
September 26th, 2019 at 7:09 PM ^
Or drink more.
I think we all need message board goggles to get through this rough time.
September 26th, 2019 at 7:43 PM ^
And what about next year? The offense, miserable as it already is, is set to lose its best players and the defense doesn't look particularly talented. I also think Don Brown has been figured out. If this year is 6-6 or 7-5, next year isn't looking any better.
September 26th, 2019 at 4:59 PM ^
you're a turd.
September 26th, 2019 at 5:02 PM ^
Man the cadence is just all off. It doesn't fit the syllable structure at all.
September 26th, 2019 at 5:03 PM ^
This has got to be one of the weirdest and dumbest things I have ever seen.
September 26th, 2019 at 5:37 PM ^
Two more lines needed following "A spread gun coach named Rodriguez"
The fans all said he'd have come out ahead
if he'd just dumped GERG when he could have.
September 26th, 2019 at 6:06 PM ^
Mods do your worst
September 26th, 2019 at 6:31 PM ^
Meter is poor. Harbaugh's offense is better than this song. Even if he does love the original.
September 26th, 2019 at 6:56 PM ^
I actually kinda liked it. Gotta read it in the tune.
September 26th, 2019 at 7:36 PM ^
Not doing much for me
September 26th, 2019 at 8:27 PM ^
lol holy shit
Look, I'm down too, but the board has been in riot mode for the entire week. Come on, dudes...
September 26th, 2019 at 10:15 PM ^
Subject matter aside, it's a worthy effort at rhymin'. Well done, glad it was fun.
September 27th, 2019 at 4:17 AM ^
Still not as wrecked as your moms vagina.
September 27th, 2019 at 5:54 AM ^
You should figure out how syllables work