Thankful this Friday

Submitted by cali4444 on

   I became a little nostalgic today with the recent passing of big names from yesteryear. It made me think about some of the more meaningful things in life.  One of the those things for me is watching UofM football over at my Dad's house.  He's 86 now and I can't say how happy I am, that after seven seasons of apathy, we once again set aside a few hours each Saturday in the fall to watch the Wolverines together.

   I don't remember exactly what led to that campus protest that ended with Brandon's resignation, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was organized by the student's that read this blog.   So thank you Mgoblog and Brian!  It amazes me that without this blog we might still have Brandon as AD and Harbaugh coaching somewhere in the NFL.  Can't wait until September!

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Mocha Cub

June 10th, 2016 at 7:45 PM ^

Cherish those moments with him. If you have kids, try to get them involved with the tradition as well. Not a single Saturday afternoon goes by without thinking about watching Michigan games with my grandma who is no longer with us. Biggest Wolverine fan ever and she's who got me hooked at a very young age. She was the biggest Bo fan ever btw and I'm sure she would have been so excited to watch Harbaugh coach games. :-)

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MGoLifer

June 10th, 2016 at 7:45 PM ^

I'm sure he was a reader... I'm proud to have taken part in my last year, and I believe it was led by kid from the Ford School, can't remember his name though.

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Mabel Pines

June 10th, 2016 at 7:52 PM ^

You are very lucky to still have him. My Dad passed suddenly in 2009. His last game was the terrible Purdue game. I can't tell you how much He would love all that is going on right now in Michigan football. May the resurgence continue.

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Esterhaus

June 10th, 2016 at 8:21 PM ^

 

Enjoy the family Meechigan weekends while you can. A hospital killed my dad by mistake a few years ago and he died quite vocally disgusted with the football program and the destruction of Michigan traditions in general. Sometimes we fail to appreciate what we have until we lose it, fortunately, Michigan has always had *it *and, provided we are good and loyal stewards henceforth, our school and community will improve continually. 

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Sam1863

June 11th, 2016 at 12:57 PM ^

Like others have said, treasure these moments with him. I lost my Dad in 1989. Unlike others, he wasn't a Michigan fan - or specifically, he wasn't a fan of Bo. He used to give me unmerciful hell whenever UM would get to the Rose Bowl, only to lose to a team with a passing game. "When is that coach of yours gonna learn to throw the ball?" he'd needle his eldest son. "That three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust shit isn't gonna work against a real football team."

And eldest son would splutter and fume, which is precisely what the old bastard wanted. It was his way of showing affection. If he liked you, he teased you. If he really liked you, he'd ride you like a horse. Judging by the amount of shit he gave me, he must have been pretty fond of me.

27 years later, I'd still give anything to hear it again.

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PopeLando

June 10th, 2016 at 8:23 PM ^

One of my best memories is watching the 2008 Capital One bowl with my dad. He wasn't a Michigan fan, it wasn't a special moment. Hell, he wasn't even particularly into the game. But it's something we did together and I don't get any more of those times. Any time with your dad is special.

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uferfan

June 10th, 2016 at 9:20 PM ^

I took my Dad to the 2013 Michigan-Ohio State game. We were in the end zone where we went for two. I remember having what seemed to be a ten minute argument with him as to whether or not it was the right call.

We still talk about that game to this day. I was just happy to have him along.



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xtramelanin

June 11th, 2016 at 5:56 AM ^

'there are no bad days'

or as james says, 'count it all joy when you are faced with tribulations'.   

sometimes that's tough to live up to, but there you have it. 

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Ty Butterfield

June 10th, 2016 at 11:24 PM ^

Not sure if everyone heard about the bike accident in Kalamazoo? My Dad rides with that group on and off. Luckily he didn't go this week and is fine. We have been going to Michigan football games together for a long time. The only thing keeping us from giving up our tickets the last couple years of Hoke was because it was something we did together. Glad he is still here and we can go to games together.

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Ray

June 10th, 2016 at 11:51 PM ^

Is going on 93. He sold newspapers on W Grand Blvd in 1929 when he was 6 years old. WWII vet, Cold War, Neil Armstrong, computer age--he's seen it all. He said to me one time: "The stuff you're going to see in your lifetime will be amazing. I really envy you." But when I think of what he's seen, the rapid advance, I'm not sure any other generation will see the likes of it. Anyway, enjoy times with dad. When I'm able to see mine, and he says "hey Ray, grab a couple beers from the fridge" I jump at the chance. I take him fishing every opportunity I get. Dads (and moms) are only around for so long, and once they're gone, they're gone.

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Mgodiscgolfer

June 11th, 2016 at 9:26 AM ^

I remember him being upset that the two Michigan teams had to play each other knowing either Staee and UM could not be simultaniously undefeated by the end of the season. He loved the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Boxing and any US olympions he really was just a real homer. He died in 1979, I was 22 and about to miss him dearly he was also the answer man of the family of course, I no longer could "just ask Dad". 

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