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The Fishbowl connecting Angell and Mason Halls was there in the 60's--long before any computer lab.  "Meet you at the Fishbowl" was often heard on central campus. 

Act like you've been there before.  Under no circumstances burn a couch in the employee lounge.

Can't wait to see the G-Force (Gardner and Green) in the backfield together.  That's a linebacker's nightmare for sure. 

He should be dancing with that Australian hurdler.  Anyone care to post her warm up video for comparison? 

The photo accompanying the article says it all.  So nice to see a six year old smiling after the events of the last few days.  Ironic that her name is Faith.

I've always been proud to be a Michigan Wolverine, but stories like this make me even prouder.  This young man will succeed in whatever he chooses to do with his life.

Use an unstrung racket for that big match, Patrick.  She deserves to win.

Best of all he did it the right way.  Quality players; quality coaching. 

I propose that a new award be created:  the Jordan Kovacs Award for Most Outstanding Walk On."

Or Denard Gardner. 

"Those who stay will be champions!"

"Those who stay will be champions"  --Bo Schembechler

Another fine example.  Well done, young man.

I think there's a difference between an exciting last second win and a PLAY that results in a last second win.  Last week was a good example.  A fairly routine middle distance field goal resulted in a nearly last second win when it split the uprights.  Most if not all of the great plays you reference were catches in the end zone, e.g. Roundtree's catch last year that outranks AC's play in your mind.

The 1979 Indiana win was unique in that it required a perfect throw, a great catch and an even better run to the end zone.  After going up for the catch Carter still had to elude two defenders who were within tackling distance and run about 15 yard to the goal line--all with no time left on the clock.

All walk off wins are not equal--some result from plays that are more exciting and require more pure athletic skill than others.

Those of us in Section 4 on the 15 yard line had the best view in The House.   Now every time I take that same seat I mentally replay the throw, catch and run to savor it all over again--followed immediately by a mental replay of the winning TD against ND last year. 

It would be a great motivator and he obviously has the talent to wear it well for four years. 

The first B-2 flyover was at the Big Chill.

Anyone have a video of yesterday's bald eagle "fly-in?"  It landed right in front of us in section 4.  Better than skydivers or even rocket man.

Bo would have loved to coach Vincent. 

It's New Belgium's Ranger IPA for me.  Finally in Michigan and I love the 22 oz bottles.

There are a variety of reasons a defendant, usually on the advice of counsel, will waive a preliminary examination.  It's quite common, so don't read much into it.

One possibility is that a plea deal is being negotiated with the prosecutor.  If this is a first offense, some sort of pre-conviction diversion might be in the works which could result in the charge being dropped if he keeps his nose clean for a year or two.  It also depends on the victim's attitude.  A deal could be made before the start of the season.  That's probably a best case scenario.

Worst case scenario is that the case will proceed to trial, he will be convicted and spend some time behind bars.

All this is speculation.  Time will tell.  Let's hope his teammates are learning from his mistake.

Carl Grapentine just had to say "Kicking off for Michigan" and the crowd would chant "ALI!  .  .  .  HAJI!  .  .  .SHEIKH!" 

What followed was usually a line drive powered through the end zone.

"Too much money" is not a bad thing, but I question the selection of places to spend it.  Perhaps some of the non-revenue sports could use that $12M in a way that would provide more value to the university and student-atheletes than a huge sign and building expansion that will primarily benefit football. 

A rising tide (or fund balance) should lift ALL boats--not just the flagship.

Not today.  The French are likely to remind you that we wouldn't have defeated the British without considerable military and monetary assistance from France.

Bennie Oosterbaan played for Yost and Bump Elliot played for Crisler. 

When Don Moorhead graduated in 1970, he had set 24 records at Michigan including total offense (breaking the record set by Michigan All-American and Heisman Trophy runner-up Bob Chappuis), most yards gained passing, most passes attempted and most passes completed. (In Bo's "three yards and a cloud of dust" offense!).

After 6 years in the CFL he taught and coached for 30 years, spending the last 15 years before retiring in 2010 at Paw Paw High School where he served as Athletic Director.

Michigan eliminated the limited state tax CREDIT for contributions to state universities.  A portion of the PSD still qualifies for a DEDUCTION on your federal tax return if you itemize deductions rather than claim the standard deduction. 

Played for Bo 1968-70.  As defensive middle guard he had 13 tackles against Ohio in that great 1969 game.  He was chosen as co-captain and Most Valuable Player in 1970 and a first-team All-American that same year. 

Henry was 5'10" and weighed 200 pounds.  At Detroit's Martin Luther King High School he played tight end.

Just jumped to #1 in pairwise rankings.  Probably won't stay there after tonight's games but we'll enjoy it for the moment!

Thankfully, the old tradition of passing up coeds has been abolished.

Argentina!

Enjoying the sun and sights in Buenos Aires.  Tango lesson later.

Colors of the local "football" team are maize and blue. 

Joe Paterno was forced into retirement that he wasn't even able to enjoy for even one day.  One of the lessons here is that there are far more important things in life than a job or yes friends, even sports.  Think how different his life would have been if he had retired 20 years ago.

Contrast Jo Pa's situation with the paths that Schembechler and Carr took.  Both retired relatively young while at the top of their games.  Bo left coaching when he was only 60 and had the time of his life until his death.  Carr was about 62 when he retired and just look at how much he's enjoying life.

Think about it.

Ever since I watched Cazzie Russell, Oliver Darden and friends win three straight Big 10 titles at Yost.

I don't think Hardaway's head WAS in the game for big stretches.  We need him to regain the form he showed earlier in the season.  Burke and Novak can't do it alone.

Short term loss but long term gain for the program. 

Michael Rosenberg, junk journalist. 

Smart enough to know better but just wanted to bring down Michigan to sell a few papers. 

There was a game?  From what I read after it seems LSU didn't show up either. 

As a Detroit high school senior in 1964 U of M was the ONLY logical choice.  I've had season football tickets ever since.

USA Today is reporting that former PSU players are very unhappy with Joyner's choice. 

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2012/01/forme...

Rick Leach was the first true freshman to start at quarterback for the Wolverines and ran the option to perfection for four years.  In 1978 Bo said "He is the greatest football player I have ever been associated with." 

For those too young to remember go to http://gutsnglue.tripod.com/leachbio.htm

Especially since it was right in front of us standing in Section 4.

"An honorable mention All-ACC selection at place-kicker ... Has played in 12 games, attempting 61 kicks ... Has made 14 of 17 field goals (82.4 percent) and 43 of 44 extra points on the season ... Has a season-long field of 42 yards and has totaled 85 points ... Has made a field goal in every game he's played in this season" 

Hokiesports.com

WMU's Warda blew a knee 2 weeks ago and is out for possibly the season.  Not a star but the forward was solid all around.  Should be a plus for UM.

Bo hated the wave because it disrupted the concentration of the players and diverted attention from the action on the field.  And those of us who have participated in it since the 80's think it's getting just a bit stale.  Surely the students can come up with something new. 

The volume during pre-game and after the band leaves the field at half-time is way too loud.  I've had season tickets for years and know most of the folks sitting around me in Section 4.  We're all frustrated that we can't carry on a conversation at those times without shouting. 

The music is fine to pump the energy level (although a bit more creativity in selection would be nice) but there's no reason it has to be deafening at those times.  Let the tailgaters on the UM golf course buy tickets if they want to hear the music.

Perhaps it was because VanBergen waited until the last second to make the wrong call but the defense was still hopping all around when the ball was snapped. Given the dearth of experience and talent on defense, they can't afford to lose focus.

Just before IU came up to the line several defensive players were still waving their arms to ask the crowd for more noise. While I think that's a great interaction at the right time and place, like on a kickoff when everyone knows their assignment, this was neither. It was time to get serious, pay attention and bear down. The students know what to do when the opponent has the ball on the 15 yard line at the north end.

Leave the cheerleading to the cheerleaders and concentrate on stopping the offense. You ain't good enough--yet--to do both.

I'm content to wait just one more year to "prove" Coach Beilein can develop talent for an NBA career. I'll be more impressed if Beilein can convince these young men to stick around to graduate--and then play for the pros.

Does anyone know why two people in uniform were intensely perusing the crowd during the whole game, particularly in the southwest corner, with binoculars and a scope from the top of the north end of the new structure on the east side? I'm pretty sure they weren't birders looking for eagles. I also don't think they were there during the first two games.