Ultimate Not-Ennui Showdown?
I posted this in the Showdown thread, but then I figured maybe we should get a broader discussion going on it. I say we all lean on our dear leaders to get an ultimate showdown of the ennui we've inflicted on the world after we wrap up our exploration of our own worst memories. Here are a few ideas I had for starters:
Remy Hamilton in '94. Gallon Cloaking Device. Kolesar goes nuts in the waning seconds against OSU in '88. Braylonfest obviously. 2-0 win over NoDak in the Frozen Four. Pretty much anything connected with the name "John Cooper." The Trey. Trey getting the steal to lead us to victory over Sparty. Touchdown Manningham. Where's the Threat?
Any other games that should go on the list?
Overrated ND brought to earth in the most devastating and satisfying manner ever
Which time? OH. ALL THE TIMES!
It seems almost cruel to pick on Minnesota, but the late comeback @Minnesota in 2003 should be up there. Thirty-eight second half points, with 31 of those points coming in the 4th quarter to win by 3 on the road.
The Navarre touchdown is the only one that's needed for that.
Navarre buffalo stampede. One of the great plays in Michigan history.
Would have still had to at least be 2nd half, as Michigan was held scoreless in the first half.
95 and 96 vs. OSU.
edit: and 1997
The '95 OSU Biakabutuka game for sure! His 313 rushing yards remain second most rushing yards in UM history to embarass the undefeated Buckeyes.
Pretty good day for a guy that, to quote John Cooper, is "not that good."
Man, that line opened up some huge holes for him. Don't get me wrong, he was a hell of a player, had a great game, and broke a lot of tackles, but on a lot of runs he was 5-6 yards down field before he had to make someone miss or run them over.
Timmy was my favorite player for a while...always loved how they couldn't pronounce his last name so they would refer to him as Touchdown Timmy. Too funny.
Thanks for bringing back great memories!
I would love to hear Wolverine Historian's opinion as to whether or not the hole opened by the OL at 1:14 is the biggest in history. Holy crap that thing was huge! (TWSS)
D-Day "97 Penn State demolition
A little "what could have been" happened that same night when Nebraska beat Missouri on that controversial kicked ball. Though, in all fairness, that was out of Michigan's control.
My favorite play was when the PSU safety just decided not to cover Woodson. In the reply, you could see Griese's eyes get as big as saucers when he saw it.
I know I'm picking nits, but the '97 PSU showdown in Happy Valley was dubbed "Judgment Day," not D Day. Of course, I agree with your point that this game was a "Not Ennui" moment for the ages.
Here's a NY Times article leading up to the game: http://www.nytimes.com/1997/11/08/sports/college-football-battles-of-unbeatens-games-players-play-for.html
Crazy to think that was the first time in 26 years that a weekend featured two matchups of Top 5 teams. And I love the fact that we not only won, but also dominated. Daydrion ... we will never forget.
Beano Cook (RIP):
"Michigan should just send the band"
I enjoyed that game... a lot.
The GTFO my court MSU basketball game.
Trey Burke ripping out Bill Self's heart, and putting the jayhawk's head on a stake.
I believe "nonnui" is the term.
No one wants to wallow in self-pity?
Hehe. I'm actually perversely loving the Ennui Showdown. We just need a light at the end of the tunnel!
Hockey's run to the CCHA Championship to save the tourney streak in 2010, but specifically the 5-2 whomping of "The Dynasty" in the semis
1998 Rose Bowl, obviously.
Hunwick was legendary in this game
I think it was especially sweet because there were so many North Dakota trolls on every hockey website I went to all proclaiming how North Dakota was going to win 6-0 maybe 9-0 on their way to a national championship. It was just so beautifull satisfying for Hunwick and Co. to get that win
AND THAT IS WHY YOU WATCH THE FILM BRANDON TRICHE!!!
It is the Yang in each of the Showdown entries. Dear Leader already did it for us!
well yeah, but we ought to have a bracket.
Urban Meyer's Florida team in the 2008 Capital One Bowl. Too sweet.
Also 49-3 over MSU.
Manningham's last minute TD. Thought my dog was going to scare herself to death.
Desmond and "The Catch", and his punt return / Heisman pose against OSU.
This one was the opener against Virginia (and Tiki Barber) in which Michigan went down 17-0, scored 3 TD's in the 4th Q and on the last one had to wait for a ref to signal whether Mercury was inbounds or not. I may or may not have sprained something in the celebration afterward.
Dreisbach to Mercury Hayes in the corner of the endzone. I went ape...
That was the biggest comeback in Michigan history at the time.
Brendan Morrison's OT winner in 1996 against Colorado College to win the National Championship / Frozen Four, where I think I hugged 3-4 people I didn't know.
and '89 bball champs.
In a year that was otherwise awful, '08 Wisky, starring Threet's rendition of the Buffalo Stampede, ought to be on here.
Six interceptions and total defensive domination of "the greatest team in college football history."
There were a lot of awesome wins in the b-ball tournament this year, but the KU and 'Cuse games were ridiculously stressful. Especially KU. Until Burke hit that shot it looked like we had pretty much zero chance. Then when it went to OT the feeling was sort of "Sweet baby Jesus, don't let that amazing comeback/shot go to waste."
On the other hand, the Florida game, to book a ticket to the Final Four, was an absolute blast. The domination from start to finish, Stauskas going bananas, it was all perfect. You can't beat groaning because the other team cut it to 15 only to celebrate another dunk/three seconds later. Can't think of a more enjoyable time involving a Michigan sporting event.