favorite moments of the Hoke Era

Submitted by Toby Flenderson on

The Brady Hoke Era has come to an end at the University of Michigan. It is a shame that a man with such great character like Brady Hoke couldn't succeed here. However, I always like to remember the good times.

My question to my fellow mgobloggers

What were your favorite memories of the Hoke Era?

Mine is a tie between the 2011 Ohio State Game and the 2012 Northwestern game.

Vasav

December 3rd, 2014 at 12:39 AM ^

UTL I, with Ohio State and Nebraska from that season being 2 and 3. Nebraska because I thought "wow we're good again!"

UTL II would've been higher had we actually ended up being good because that game made me think "yea baby we're back."




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flashOverride

December 3rd, 2014 at 7:59 AM ^

It's amazing what a fork in the road, or better yet, mirage, that game was. I still had some lingering doubt after the collapses against Ohio State and South Carolina and the ugly lack of preparedness for Denard's injury at Nebraska the previous year, but for a hot minute it was hard not to believe, "2011 was the truth! Last year was some sophomore jinx growing pains. But now we've throttled a team we should have to start the season (something that couldn't be taken for granted with Rodriguez or even Carr), and this performance against the Irish looks so complete - OK, except one little thing, yikes, but - dare I say Michigan is back???"

Absolutely no sign whatsoever that the slow slide into the abyss was going to start next week. Akron is going to be lucky to not lose by 70, baby...

Wolverine Devotee

December 3rd, 2014 at 12:46 AM ^

11-26-2011.

Got that date tattooed on me. My first win over OSU that I can fully remember as I barely remember the 2003 game since I was very young. 

That whole 2011 season was a blast. I remember not being able to sleep after that Sugar Bowl win. I was up until 4am. 

 

Danwillhor

December 3rd, 2014 at 12:27 PM ^

I feel bad (along with anyone else that isn't at least an 80's baby). Regarding UM Football, you've never witnessed it at a point in life of truly enjoying it. I may slightly envy such youth (I'm 30) but not regarding UM Football. I've seen wonderful days and basked in them. I cried both after the hail mary AND winning a national title for different reasons. I've known the feeling of "we got this" versus......literally anyone. I feel so bad for the young UM faithful but maybe ignorance (in the literal sense) is bliss? Even the 4 loss 90s teams could hang with anyone on an above average day. I miss it but you've never felt it! That's crazy to me.

bluenectarine

December 3rd, 2014 at 12:46 AM ^

Who by the way was Frickin awesome today....in a year or two when we are in the playoff....no one will deny it was Hoke who brought us those kids....kept them here...and taught them what a Michigan man is....we will look back and credit him for that....making Jim Harbaugh ' s job that much easier!

LSI Wolverine

December 3rd, 2014 at 12:48 AM ^

Nebraska 2011. First game I ever attended, we looked great that game, and the beat Ohio chant was awesome. Honorable mention for UTL I, which I'm still pretty sure took a few years off my life expectancy.

CRISPed in the DIAG

December 3rd, 2014 at 10:24 AM ^

Nebraska '11 is #3 behind only UTL1 and Ohio '11.  My entry to the game was delayed by excessive drinking that seemed completely necessary at the time.  Walking on the tracks from our tailgate, my brother and I had an "I love you, man" conversation.  I found my seat when Hemingway (?) caught an arm-punt after pushing off.  I was laugh-crying.  The whole scene was very 2011.

reshp1

December 3rd, 2014 at 12:50 AM ^

I'll say this, there hasn't been a shortage of entertaining games, even some of the ones we came out on the wrong end of, or shouldn't have been close. A lot of nail biters, come backs, unlikely turn of events, etc for 4 seasons. 

mgobluebraelow

December 3rd, 2014 at 12:55 AM ^

Definitely beating Ohio State in 2011, the first UTL is a close second, though.  And if we're talking about our favorite 'moments,' then I might include his initial presser.  I was ready to run through a wall when he started pounding the podium.

KSmooth

December 3rd, 2014 at 12:55 AM ^

The highlights would have to be:

Notre Dame 2011 (UTL I)

Nebraska 2011

OSU 2011

2012 Sugar Bowl

MSU 2012 (not pretty but hey, it was a win over Sparty)

Notre Dame 2013 (UTL II)

Northwestern 2014 (if only for absurdist comedy)

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These seven games should pretty much cover it.

BubbaT33

December 3rd, 2014 at 12:56 AM ^

No Doubt on this one!  Going to THE GAME in 2011.  Standing at mid-field and chanting "It's Great to be a Michigan Wolverine!"  Hoke brought us back!

mgoblue14050

December 3rd, 2014 at 1:08 AM ^

Beating Ohio State 2011, UTL 2013 (from what I can actually remember from that game), Nebraska 2013. Hoke seems like a good man and deserves a shot somewhere else. He did represent this great university with class.

Wolverine Devotee

December 3rd, 2014 at 1:15 AM ^

Also, not gonna lie, I was seriously entertained with M00N. 

Michigan winning made that game a blast. If they hadn't though.....yeah, no.

MotleyBlue

December 3rd, 2014 at 1:23 AM ^

Favorite moment, ND(UTL1) and OSU of 2011 and 2012 Sugar Bowl, but what stands out the most in my mind is without a doubt.... M00N. I'll never forget M00N. We'll never escape M00N. It will always be there, looking down on....