Top 5 Michigan Football Moments Of The Year
I know the year isn't over, but with the end in sight I would like to look back at the year that was 2010. My top 5 moments in order..
1. In the very beginning of the season, Brock Mealer leading the team out of the tunnel and touching the banner.
2. Sending the house against Illinois.
3. Denard's 87 yard td run against Notre Dame.
4. Cam Gordon's fumble return touchdown against Purdue.
5. Denard's 35 yard td run against UConn, the first moment of an amazing season. "That's Six"
What's your top 5 moments?
Edit** Sorry meant just Michigan Football moments.
December 15th, 2010 at 11:43 PM ^
Big Chill hasn't made the list?
EDIT: Just read the post, not the Subject. It does say "football" up there...but Big Chill could still be included "Big House"!
December 15th, 2010 at 11:43 PM ^
Unless you want to count the Big Chill as a football stadium moment....
December 15th, 2010 at 11:45 PM ^
Apparently I did read it correctly, and it was now edited?
December 15th, 2010 at 11:36 PM ^
as unimportant as it was, I still think denard's run against bowling green was one of my top moments
December 15th, 2010 at 11:38 PM ^
That was pretty sick, even though I thought he was going to be caught (not possible)!
Also liked 75 yards to Roundtree on opening play of the game...
December 16th, 2010 at 9:56 AM ^
This pic will be forever a "classic" for us all...especially the expression of the OSU players in the background...they look pitiful while Brutus is getting an ol' fashion ass whoopin'!
December 15th, 2010 at 11:39 PM ^
I would replace #4 with Denard's first quarter against bowling green. I know it wasn't one moment, but holy crap that was like watching a video game played on rookie mode.
December 15th, 2010 at 11:40 PM ^
identical post above
December 15th, 2010 at 11:44 PM ^
When he hit the banner...that was the best. Maybe the best I have seen.
December 15th, 2010 at 11:48 PM ^
Just looking at that picture brings tears to my eyes
December 16th, 2010 at 12:52 AM ^
Honestly no matter how many times I hear the Mealers terrible story and Brocks amazing, remarkable, and unbelievable recovery, it chokes me up and makes me remember what Michigan is all about.
December 16th, 2010 at 9:29 AM ^
That moment with Brock carries so much good backstory, including the doctor's prognosis and Elliot and Barwis and the S&C staff and of course, RR. #16 and his awesomeness collectively stands out, and various other plays throughout the season, including Roundtree and some interceptions. However, they finally all start to blend together. Brock's moment will always stand out, through the years.
The other big moment for me was the win vs. Purdue. I am a staunch RR supporter, and that win guaranteed a winning season, and the possibility that he would remain to coach another day. (not just New Year's Day, but in the coming year.)
December 15th, 2010 at 11:46 PM ^
1) Hemingway's catch vs. Illinois.
2)Final Drive agains ND. Marched us right down the field.
3) 1st Quarter against BGSU, so insane.
4) First drive of the UConn game, at that point you knew this season was going to be fun.
5) Defense's play vs, Purdue. Yeah I realize it is Purdue, but we didn't allow a TD, and that is quite an acomplishment for our defense.
December 16th, 2010 at 12:02 AM ^
Yeah that very first drive against UConn was epic...
I didn't look at the depth chart beforehand so I honestly had no idea which QB would get the nod.
I remember squinting very hard @ the offensive huddle before they took the field....
Oh, here they come.
I take a look at the dude in the shotgun. Yep. Dreads!
Denard!
December 16th, 2010 at 12:24 PM ^
There were so many crazy moments in the Illinois game that I forget about Hemingway's catch, which was truly an amazing play on its own.
December 15th, 2010 at 11:53 PM ^
This one play brought back happiness to a past 2 years of hatred, alligations, and testimony. After this play I was so proud of this program, and the people around it. This put us back in the bowl season, and I think we'll be making another streak for a while.
December 16th, 2010 at 12:59 AM ^
This photo perfectly illustrates how the whole crowd was feeling after that play, and that game.
It just oozes swagger.
And yes it's my avatar.
December 16th, 2010 at 11:23 AM ^
Is my favorite moment in a nutshell!!!
December 16th, 2010 at 12:41 AM ^
Hemingway's catch against Indiana should be close. And Roundtree's wink. Both great moments.
December 16th, 2010 at 8:57 AM ^
I loved Hemingway's catch during the Indiana game, I was in the student section and I have never heard the crowd go silent so fast.
December 16th, 2010 at 12:54 AM ^
bowl eligible.
December 16th, 2010 at 9:06 AM ^
I'd also like to suggest the emergence of David Brandon as a strong leader of our athletic programs.
December 16th, 2010 at 2:14 AM ^
for me had to be Denard's run @ ND. In such a big game on national television, that was probably the most pumped I've been all year. Definitely the win that elated me the most this season.
December 16th, 2010 at 5:49 AM ^
for me was that 3rd and 5 conversion on the final drive to set us up at the 2 with 20 seconds left. I was at that game and that was the game in my mind....
December 16th, 2010 at 8:40 AM ^
Indeed. Knowing ND's history to win these type of games combined with my natural pessimist nature, I thought hope was lost until this play. Only when Denard completed that pass to the 2 did I get the feeling we were going to win.
December 16th, 2010 at 7:23 AM ^
The win vs Indiana was big at the time. Ya, I know its Indiana but it was 2 undefeated teams at the time and it preceded the MSU game. It wasn't until around 1:00pm, the following week , when Ohio st. was pummeling Indiana, (28-0 in the second quarter), that I was like, "uh-oh".
December 16th, 2010 at 9:18 AM ^
-Entire Uconn game (I was there)
<br>-Game winning td drive against Notre Dame
<br>-Game winning td drive against Indiana
<br>-When they announced Michigan would be in the Gator Bowl
<br>-stopping Illinois on the 2 point conversion
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December 16th, 2010 at 9:56 AM ^
Every gameday pre-game anticipation
Every Denard run or pass for + yardage
All the offensive records set
Every video leading up to the first game
Reports from spring practice
December 16th, 2010 at 10:42 AM ^
Beating MSU in the bowl game.
December 16th, 2010 at 11:08 AM ^
"...and they'll never catch him....Denard Robinson...shoelaces flopping in the wind!"
Best moment of the season for me. I think I repeated that phrase so many times my family wanted to shoot me.
December 16th, 2010 at 11:31 AM ^
the best for me has to be denard's run at Notre Dumb!!!