Urbanchek's UM Legend diving counterpart, Dick Kimball, is 89 I believe. I ran across this video of Kimball doing trampoline tricks at Hill Auditorium and then in his 70's doing tricks off the high dive at Canham, including riding a bike off the platform.
Racism spoiled UM football and track star, Willis Ward's appetite to compete but he had defeated Owens head to head. He's better known for being future President, Gerald Ford's roommate on road games and not being allowed to compete against Georgia Tech. Would be nice to see Willis Ward memorialized.
The post-Olympic years were difficult for Owens, who competed in such sideshow events as racing horses and accepted several demeaning jobs to earn a living. In 1951 touring with the Harlem Globetrotters, Owens received a rousing ovation before speaking to 75,000 fans at the Olympic Stadium. Acting mayor of West Berlin Walter Schreiber then took the microphone to proclaim, "Hitler wouldn't shake your hand—I give you both hands!" and reached for Owens' arms. Although the stories about Hitler refusing to acknowledge the African American Olympian may also have been exaggerated, the dramatic moment fit right into Owens’ wheelhouse, and he filed it away for use in what eventually became a successful public-speaking career.
It was a great game and the Rangers seemed like they were on the PK quite a bit. Fantastic goalkeeping on both sides. Trouba already had three penalties in this game. Carolina was the better team but their power play was ineffective...also can't believe Colorado won yesterday after being down 3-0 to Dallas.
I buy the Chardonnay. It sells for $20 but can be had for $15 at the same store I met him at. Easy to find that ( or any A2) Meijer, if you are going to the Big House. Great to serve to Spartan and Buckeye guests.
His whiskey is smooth. Charles also has pretty good Paso Robles Chardonnay, Cabernet and Red Blend under the Intercept brand.
One morning, after the lousy 2019 home loss to OSU, I was sent out to the local A2 Meijer on Zeeb Road to pick up eggs and some other stuff in the dairy section. Luckily the wine section (why is it next to dairy), Charles Woodson was in sweats helping a guy load up his wine bottles in a display. Nobody was around so we got to grumble about the state of UM football then ( seems like a million years ago) and then talk a little wine, which he got into when he was playing for the Oakland Raiders. Just a great , great passionate UM guy.
I bought a few bottles ( to go with my eggs) which he autographed and he made an awful weekend very memorable in a good way.
Also the Michigan Union sign was vandalized. Really sad behavior and doesn't help their cause.
I feel sorry for those who graduated during covid and those whose experience was marred by yesterday's protesters. Congratulations to those who did graduate and the parents who have fewer bills to pay now : ).
I'm pulling for the B's. If I'm pulling for any Canadian team it will be the amazing Zach Hyman and Edmonton ( with or without the ugly unis). Playoff hockey is the best.
That RichRod era was rough on everyone. TL and Jake Ryan were friends and both were always nice to my family regardless of the how bad things went on the field.
Its been 41 years since M undergrad graduation and 39 years since M MBA graduation and it's definitely a great time to reflect on time passage and how great A2 was/is. M Daughter is marrying M SIL in three weeks and M AI GS son is flying out to Europe tomorrow to start a summer job. Between these changes, and the transfer portal <S> , the days of old seem like a million years ago.
I will negotiate with Comcast after I see how little I will save with the loss of Bally. Tiger baseball is better on the radio. Other than the B10 Network, Netflix ( although I'm still recovering from Baby Reindeer) and a few other channels I'm ready to go back to an antenna.
Last thing I remember I was running for the portal Had to find the passage back to the place I was before "Relax", said the bag man "We are programmed to receive" You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave
Great get! Coach May seems to be the best of Coach Beilein and Deion Sanders. Even if he stops here, which he won't, Coach May has done a terrific job in a short amount of time. The Maize Rage should be something with this new influx of offensive and defensive talent and exciting style of basketball, not seen at Crisler in two years.
Chris Spielman may have been as dominant of an UM opposing player as I have ever seen and is right up there with Barry Sanders for the old timers as a most beloved Lion. He and Dan Campbell are guys you just love for their passion/ work ethic, no ego, and doing all the things the right way.
Some really bad questions from the Cleveland media but these two, well spoken, guys handled it well. Good to see Zak walking away looking healthy at the end.
Illinois receiver Isaiah Williams did not get chosen during this weekend's NFL Draft, but he has found a new home.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Williams is signing a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions. Williams declared for the draft despite having the opportunity to apply for a sixth year. He led the Big Ten led the Big Ten in receptions (82) and was second in receiving yards (1,055) last season.
Yup. Reports were that it was down to May and Diebler. They picked Diebler because he stopped the Chris Holtmann 17 game road losing bleeding streak ( and probably was cheaper).
Whether good luck or skill, Warde got this one right with May, and May has put together a good staff too.
Marshall's Mom (Khara Smith) is a Hall of Fame basketball player, and grandfather (Ken Norman) is a Hall of Fame basketball player who played at Illinois and in the NBA, Clippers I believe.
Well Done!! For the second consecutive season and 12th time in program history, the Michigan women's tennis team has won the Big Ten Women's Tennis Championship. The Wolverine's concluded the regular season with a 11-0 conference record and a 23-3 overall record, winning the outright title with a 4-0 win over Nebraska on Sunday.
Michigan will be the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, which begins on Wednesday, April 24, at the Varsity Tennis Center in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Other news: Florida Atlantic transfer Alijah Martin has committed to play at Florida next season
Martin, a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility, said he committed to coach Todd Golden and the Gators over Michigan, Alabama, Arkansas, Ole Miss and USC.
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1970 Wayne State concert ( sorry Rob beat me to it.., worth watching twice though ; )
The passion for teaching kids and love of representing Michigan made these men true winners and kept them young.
James Henry, women's track coach at UM for 42 years, just retired in 2022 is another one. He also was the first black varsity head coach at UM.
Outside of UM, I always pull for basketball Coach Greg Kampe, 40 years and counting all at Oakland U.
Urbanchek's UM Legend diving counterpart, Dick Kimball, is 89 I believe. I ran across this video of Kimball doing trampoline tricks at Hill Auditorium and then in his 70's doing tricks off the high dive at Canham, including riding a bike off the platform.
Man he was a legend... hard to watch this SwimSwam USA tribute with dry eyes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cED3s8eXGdE
RIP Coach. A sad day for the entire swimming world.
https://swimswam.com/legendary-olympic-and-michigan-swim-coach-jon-urbanchek-dies-at-87/
I've come here for an argument.... no you haven't... yes you have...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohDB5gbtaEQ
Racism spoiled UM football and track star, Willis Ward's appetite to compete but he had defeated Owens head to head. He's better known for being future President, Gerald Ford's roommate on road games and not being allowed to compete against Georgia Tech. Would be nice to see Willis Ward memorialized.
https://mvictors.com/faster-than-jesse-owens-1935/
https://mvictors.com/ebay-watch-the-willis-ward-protests-1934/
Jesse Owens racing a horse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgI69aXI5U0
The post-Olympic years were difficult for Owens, who competed in such sideshow events as racing horses and accepted several demeaning jobs to earn a living. In 1951 touring with the Harlem Globetrotters, Owens received a rousing ovation before speaking to 75,000 fans at the Olympic Stadium. Acting mayor of West Berlin Walter Schreiber then took the microphone to proclaim, "Hitler wouldn't shake your hand—I give you both hands!" and reached for Owens' arms. Although the stories about Hitler refusing to acknowledge the African American Olympian may also have been exaggerated, the dramatic moment fit right into Owens’ wheelhouse, and he filed it away for use in what eventually became a successful public-speaking career.
It was a great game and the Rangers seemed like they were on the PK quite a bit. Fantastic goalkeeping on both sides. Trouba already had three penalties in this game. Carolina was the better team but their power play was ineffective...also can't believe Colorado won yesterday after being down 3-0 to Dallas.
Playoff hockey is the best!
He's probably already enrolled at Kentucky ; )
yeah totally... you deserve to buy two... display one, drink the other. Happy Father's Day!
I buy the Chardonnay. It sells for $20 but can be had for $15 at the same store I met him at. Easy to find that ( or any A2) Meijer, if you are going to the Big House. Great to serve to Spartan and Buckeye guests.
https://cwinterceptwines.com/products/intercept-chardonnay
How about getting some bats in the line up first before we worry about NBA style jerseys?
His whiskey is smooth. Charles also has pretty good Paso Robles Chardonnay, Cabernet and Red Blend under the Intercept brand.
One morning, after the lousy 2019 home loss to OSU, I was sent out to the local A2 Meijer on Zeeb Road to pick up eggs and some other stuff in the dairy section. Luckily the wine section (why is it next to dairy), Charles Woodson was in sweats helping a guy load up his wine bottles in a display. Nobody was around so we got to grumble about the state of UM football then ( seems like a million years ago) and then talk a little wine, which he got into when he was playing for the Oakland Raiders. Just a great , great passionate UM guy.
I bought a few bottles ( to go with my eggs) which he autographed and he made an awful weekend very memorable in a good way.
Fred Richard, USA Gymnastics, is worth a look if you don't know who he is.
Time Magazine feature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVmHBnBNgxs
Kelly Clarkson Show last week ( definitely Wheaties Box marketable) :
Also the Michigan Union sign was vandalized. Really sad behavior and doesn't help their cause.
I feel sorry for those who graduated during covid and those whose experience was marred by yesterday's protesters. Congratulations to those who did graduate and the parents who have fewer bills to pay now : ).
Gach HAS committed to UM over MSU, OSU and Wisky.
It's now official. It's not Kentucky but....
Four-Star Avery Gach from Birmingham Groves has picked the Wolverines! Go Blue!!
He smartly picked UM over OSU , MSU and Wisconsin. Seems like a great kid!
We got Gach. Looking forward to the 2026 Qb recruit named Brady Hart. If anyone was destined for Ann Arbor it's this guy.
I'm pulling for the B's. If I'm pulling for any Canadian team it will be the amazing Zach Hyman and Edmonton ( with or without the ugly unis). Playoff hockey is the best.
That RichRod era was rough on everyone. TL and Jake Ryan were friends and both were always nice to my family regardless of the how bad things went on the field.
I tried to post that clip... but that was before the picture postings were "fixed".
Here's a list of all the commencement speakers from year one at Michigan.
https://bentley.umich.edu/legacy-support/commence/
Its been 41 years since M undergrad graduation and 39 years since M MBA graduation and it's definitely a great time to reflect on time passage and how great A2 was/is. M Daughter is marrying M SIL in three weeks and M AI GS son is flying out to Europe tomorrow to start a summer job. Between these changes, and the transfer portal <S> , the days of old seem like a million years ago.
To all those graduating, congrats!
How about only day games and Haray Caray doing Cardinals games? Holy Cow!
I will negotiate with Comcast after I see how little I will save with the loss of Bally. Tiger baseball is better on the radio. Other than the B10 Network, Netflix ( although I'm still recovering from Baby Reindeer) and a few other channels I'm ready to go back to an antenna.
Last thing I remember
I was running for the portal
Had to find the passage back to the place I was before
"Relax", said the bag man
"We are programmed to receive"
You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave
GW is the player to be named later and a second round draft pick in the Roddy Gayle , Jr trade.
This is what a center who can shoot looks like along with a team concept on offense...
That aspect of Coach May is more like Beilein " we had subs.. it was crazy".
Great get! Coach May seems to be the best of Coach Beilein and Deion Sanders. Even if he stops here, which he won't, Coach May has done a terrific job in a short amount of time. The Maize Rage should be something with this new influx of offensive and defensive talent and exciting style of basketball, not seen at Crisler in two years.
We cheer for the Pro Team's clothes....
Chris Spielman may have been as dominant of an UM opposing player as I have ever seen and is right up there with Barry Sanders for the old timers as a most beloved Lion. He and Dan Campbell are guys you just love for their passion/ work ethic, no ego, and doing all the things the right way.
Some really bad questions from the Cleveland media but these two, well spoken, guys handled it well. Good to see Zak walking away looking healthy at the end.
Illinois receiver Isaiah Williams did not get chosen during this weekend's NFL Draft, but he has found a new home.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Williams is signing a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions. Williams declared for the draft despite having the opportunity to apply for a sixth year. He led the Big Ten led the Big Ten in receptions (82) and was second in receiving yards (1,055) last season.
Hope Juwan is completely healthy and ready for a less stressful coaching experience. Best wishes Coach!
Realistic Michigan players for the Lions picking where the are currently? Roman Wilson
DeJean, Newton , and Coleman wont be around but would be my first choices.
Also Colson, Jenkins should be gone by then. Sainristil and Corum will be great value picks in round three.
I'm thinking they take another Alabama player edge rusher Chris Braswell.
Our Bowling and Fencing teams really need to improve ; )
Yup. Reports were that it was down to May and Diebler. They picked Diebler because he stopped the Chris Holtmann 17 game road losing bleeding streak ( and probably was cheaper).
Whether good luck or skill, Warde got this one right with May, and May has put together a good staff too.
"Talented Grandfather" would be my post title...
Marshall's Mom (Khara Smith) is a Hall of Fame basketball player, and grandfather (Ken Norman) is a Hall of Fame basketball player who played at Illinois and in the NBA, Clippers I believe.
Well Done!! For the second consecutive season and 12th time in program history, the Michigan women's tennis team has won the Big Ten Women's Tennis Championship. The Wolverine's concluded the regular season with a 11-0 conference record and a 23-3 overall record, winning the outright title with a 4-0 win over Nebraska on Sunday.
Michigan will be the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, which begins on Wednesday, April 24, at the Varsity Tennis Center in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Coach Hannah Nielsen has done a great job with a now very competitive team.
That Jill Smith goal was insane! Sport center top 10?
https://twitter.com/i/status/1782099879759597949
Other news: Florida Atlantic transfer Alijah Martin has committed to play at Florida next season
Martin, a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility, said he committed to coach Todd Golden and the Gators over Michigan, Alabama, Arkansas, Ole Miss and USC.
Wolverines Fred Richards and Paul Juda interview
Coach May get your coffee!
No golf course , no Briarwood shuttle, no A2 Pioneer, lots of constructions and no street parking per map in link below... good luck.
https://www.aol.com/m/3150f345-2bda-3f01-8ec8-ae4017386b84/traffic-expected-as-fans-head.html