Gravewalk Tonight. Meet at Burton Tower at 6pm

Submitted by James Burrill Angell on November 26th, 2013 at 8:47 AM

The Original SuperFan asked me to post that the annual Gravewalk tradition before the Ohio State game will take place tonight. Meet at Burton Belltower at 6pm sharp where the SuperFans and all who attend will make their annual march to Forest Hills Cemetary to lay maize and blue roses at the graves of Bo Schembechler, Bob Ufer and Fielding Yost. It's a great tradition and, particularly for you undergrads, something that should be on your bucket list before you graduate. Last year John Bacon came on the Gravewalk and was clearly moved by the experience. Those of you who join tonight likely will be too.

MGoBoard

Soulfire21

November 26th, 2013 at 9:00 AM ^

I went to this and can vouch, very awesome experience.

Joined: 03/18/2010

MGoPoints: 22716

Bryan

November 26th, 2013 at 9:22 AM ^

If you haven't gone, go. There's just something about signing The Victors in a cold dark and sometimes raining/ snowing cemetery in late November.

Joined: 07/10/2009

MGoPoints: 14777

redwhiteandmaize

November 26th, 2013 at 9:25 AM ^

Can you resurrect Bo so he can coach Saturday?Call a witch doctor.

Joined: 02/04/2012

MGoPoints: 1801

go16blue

November 26th, 2013 at 9:53 AM ^

I had no idea that was tonight, I would have planned ahead but alas I'm busy. Sounds like a great thing to do in 2 years though - especially as I will be a senior about to go to my last home game. Thanks for the heads up regardless.

Joined: 04/28/2010

MGoPoints: 6755

James Burrill Angell

November 26th, 2013 at 10:25 AM ^

Now that Ohio is the Saturday after Thanksgiving the Gravewalk will always be the Tuesday before the game.

Joined: 08/12/2009

MGoPoints: 15946

readyourguard

November 26th, 2013 at 11:11 AM ^

They should change it to Wednesday night so parents picking up their kids could attend as well. I'd love to go but don't want to drive to A2 tonight then back again tomorrow to pick up junior.

Joined: 08/21/2008

MGoPoints: 40986

Michigan Eaglet

November 26th, 2013 at 10:27 AM ^

I wish I would have known about this earlier becuase I have a prior engagement, but this sounds awesome. Thanks for the heads up.

Joined: 02/20/2013

MGoPoints: 8685

November 26th, 2013 at 11:21 AM ^

When did this tradition begin? I just graduated in May and regret never taking part in it.

Joined: 11/10/2013

MGoPoints: 263

mikoyan

November 26th, 2013 at 11:34 AM ^

I've visited and taken pictures of those gravesites but this sounds interesting. sadly, I have other things on my plate tonight.

Joined: 09/06/2010

MGoPoints: 2784

redman8442

November 26th, 2013 at 12:03 PM ^

someone film parts or all of this so us fans that can't make it enjoy in this tradition? I for one would love to be able to do this but living in the state down south (Ohio) I can't afford to take the 3+ hour drive for this.

Joined: 07/29/2011

MGoPoints: 374

USAF89

November 26th, 2013 at 12:06 PM ^

I drove up here from Atlanta for The Game, and would love to show respect to these legends! Is there more information on this event?

Joined: 11/22/2011

MGoPoints: 424

James Burrill Angell

November 26th, 2013 at 1:03 PM ^

Just go to Burton Belltower in the center of campus by 6pm and look for the group assembling. Then just follow. The guy who created it and is leading it tonight is named Jeff. You may (but don't have to) bring a flashlight

Joined: 08/12/2009

MGoPoints: 15946

GMHW2

November 26th, 2013 at 5:27 PM ^

SUPERFAN!!!

Is he still in AA?

Believe it or not this dude has some game with the females. Just don't call him superfan when he's "doing work" I think he was a grad student at the B-School when I was there... figured he'd be long gone after he graduated

Joined: 11/26/2013

MGoPoints: 29

USAF89

November 26th, 2013 at 7:03 PM ^

My damn GPS took me to the wrong place. So by the time I corrected everything and made it to the tower, everyone was gone.

Joined: 11/22/2011

MGoPoints: 424