About the only thing that could have possibly made the Michigan-Notre Dame game last Saturday night any better would have been to hear legendary Michigan football announcer Bob Ufer call what one could easily argue is the greatest comeback in U-M's storied history (it's definitely the most improbable).
For those of us not fortunate enough to be at the game, we got Brent Musburger on ESPN. Fine, professional announcer. But no Bob Ufer.
As I savored the victory, I got goosebumps just thinking about "old man Ufer" honking his "Bo 'George Patton' Schembechler" scoring horn after his beloved Meeeeechigan Wolverines unbelievable touchdown with two seconds left. Something tells me, he'd still be honking the thing.
This all spawned the video below. Enjoy. Go Blue. And...
God bless each and every one of your cotton pickin' Maize and Blue hearts!
UPDATE: If you'd like to honor Bob Ufer's legacy, check out this post with links to the Ufer Foundation.
Senin, 12 September 2011
00:02
Andy made the perfect pic you can email to all your Notre Dame pals this week under the subject line: Check this out if you have an extra second or two
Speaking of :02, anybody have a picture of The Big House scoreboard after Michigan scored and with those final two seconds still on the clock?
Speaking of :02, anybody have a picture of The Big House scoreboard after Michigan scored and with those final two seconds still on the clock?
Minggu, 11 September 2011
My bad: I thought that was Comeback Jesus
Last night as Erin Andrews interviewed a very calm Brady Hoke post-game - like driving 80 yards in the game's final 30 seconds... against one of your biggest rivals... in the first-ever night game in Big House history... and coming back from 17 down in the 4th quarter... all were no big deal - my friends and I (between high-fives, hugging and near man-weeping) each said the same thing:
Who the hell is the long-haired bearded guy standing behind Brady?
He was the first guy to reach the U-M defenders who chased the fumbled kick-off through endzone on the game's last play (at the end of this video):
And now here he was on the field standing over the shoulder of Hoke. Dare I say, looking down upon him like something - or someone - from above.
Who is this guy?!
And then it hit me: My God, after a third consecutive stunning victory over Notre Dame, this must be Comeback Jesus! It was the only logical explanation! How else do you explain a victory by our beloved Wolverines who had but three - yes, 3! - first downs in the first half and were down 17 going into the 4th quarter? Who scored twice in the game's final 1:12 to pull out shocking victory!
Finally, the magic had shifted from the Golden Dome and Touchdown Jesus of Notre Dame to the miracles of Michigan. All personified in the deity standing on the field now in human form: Comeback Jesus! Appearing out of nowhere to save Michigan from disaster!
Amen!
But, alas, Greg at MVictors discovered a much more earthly answer for this mysterious man: it was former Michigan center Steve Everitt sporting his lucky shirt.
Hmmm. Well, if you say so, Greg. I mean, I guess it could be Steve. Although after last night. I think my initial instinct is much more plausible.
Oh, and Steve, if you need somebody to wash that lucky shirt for you, I think you can find about 115,000 folks who will do it for free so that you wear it to every Michigan game this year (plus everybody at the game needs to do a load anyway today since they soiled what they were wearing last night after that finish).
(pics via MVictors and MGoBlog, respectively)
Who the hell is the long-haired bearded guy standing behind Brady?
He was the first guy to reach the U-M defenders who chased the fumbled kick-off through endzone on the game's last play (at the end of this video):
And now here he was on the field standing over the shoulder of Hoke. Dare I say, looking down upon him like something - or someone - from above.
Who is this guy?!
And then it hit me: My God, after a third consecutive stunning victory over Notre Dame, this must be Comeback Jesus! It was the only logical explanation! How else do you explain a victory by our beloved Wolverines who had but three - yes, 3! - first downs in the first half and were down 17 going into the 4th quarter? Who scored twice in the game's final 1:12 to pull out shocking victory!
Finally, the magic had shifted from the Golden Dome and Touchdown Jesus of Notre Dame to the miracles of Michigan. All personified in the deity standing on the field now in human form: Comeback Jesus! Appearing out of nowhere to save Michigan from disaster!
Amen!
But, alas, Greg at MVictors discovered a much more earthly answer for this mysterious man: it was former Michigan center Steve Everitt sporting his lucky shirt.
Hmmm. Well, if you say so, Greg. I mean, I guess it could be Steve. Although after last night. I think my initial instinct is much more plausible.
Oh, and Steve, if you need somebody to wash that lucky shirt for you, I think you can find about 115,000 folks who will do it for free so that you wear it to every Michigan game this year (plus everybody at the game needs to do a load anyway today since they soiled what they were wearing last night after that finish).
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| Are you sure this isn't Comeback Jesus? |
(pics via MVictors and MGoBlog, respectively)
Sabtu, 10 September 2011
Greatest. Michigan. Comeback. Ever.
Watch it again. Like I have. For about the 167th time. Repeat as needed.
And I just had to re-post...
Much more to come, but right now I just want to bask. And bask. An bask. And bask.
Then bask some more.
And I just had to re-post...
SUPERLACE: The Move ...Starring Denard Robinson
Much more to come, but right now I just want to bask. And bask. An bask. And bask.
Then bask some more.
Michigan vs. Notre Dame Open Thread
UPDATE:
Meeeeechigan - 35, Notre Dame - 31
Greatest. Comeback. Ever!
There are no word, only happiness!
We have a loooong wait until kick-off. So leave us your thoughts throughout the day on all the college football happenings. We'll be updating both here and on Twitter, so be sure to follow us there if you're not already.
While you wait, you can always check out our scroll through our Notre Dame posts this week (and get a few laughs now, just in case we don't come out on top during the game).
And proving that we'll beat the hell out of Brian Kelly's sideline antics like the dead horse it is, we leave you with this pic of a very huge-headed Kelly berating Touchdown Jesus.
(Thanks to MZone reader Josey for sending the pic)
UPDATE:
It's almost here! Just got the pic below from AHS!
Meeeeechigan - 35, Notre Dame - 31
Greatest. Comeback. Ever!
There are no word, only happiness!
We have a loooong wait until kick-off. So leave us your thoughts throughout the day on all the college football happenings. We'll be updating both here and on Twitter, so be sure to follow us there if you're not already.
While you wait, you can always check out our scroll through our Notre Dame posts this week (and get a few laughs now, just in case we don't come out on top during the game).
And proving that we'll beat the hell out of Brian Kelly's sideline antics like the dead horse it is, we leave you with this pic of a very huge-headed Kelly berating Touchdown Jesus.
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| Brian Kelly chews out Touchdown Jesus |
UPDATE:
It's almost here! Just got the pic below from AHS!
Jumat, 09 September 2011
"But honey, the game doesn't start until eight!"
After a looooong hiatus, Title IX returns with some useful tips on how to get ready for Michigan's late kick-off versus Notre Dame.
Oh yes M Fans. This weekend marks a huge milestone in the history of Michigan football...A NIGHT GAME !!!
Once upon a time, kick-off was at 1 pm. Always. Period.
Then,TV got into the mix and the new-fangled start times like 12:30 and 3:30 came into vogue. We all have our "schedules" for those times...when to light the grill, how many beers to pound at what time, when to pack up the party and head to the Big House etc... but none of us yet knows how to prepare for the eight o'clock kick.
Until now.
As a public service to you, our dear (mostly male) readers, your favorite sideline chick (next to Erin, duh) is going to help you prepare appropriately for the 8 o'clock start. Because when your lady love finds out that the game doesn't start until 8 pm, you will be confronted with the worst of all situations...the "honey do" list.
So, here is how you respond to the inevitable, and get football alllll day:
If She says: "What a great day to get the gardening done!"
You say: "Right you are, honey! I can mow the lawn early because all the guys will be here at noon to start watching the early games!"
If She says: "Could you just take the kids to practice first?"
You say: "Sorry, I have to mow the lawn before all the guys get here for the early games."
If She says: "Let's go have a nice lunch at the mall together."
You say: "Here's a better idea, why don't you make us breakfast in bed before the guys get here at noon to watch the early games?"
If She says: "But you have all day to install that new fixture!"
You say: "Honey, I would love to get that done, but you know, I just can't risk blowing the electrical circuits before the guys get here at noon to watch the early games."
If She says: "How about we go visit my sister and her kids for the afternoon?"
You say: "But your brother-in-law will be here at noon to watch the early games."
If She says: "Can you do the grocery shopping today?:
You say: "Actually, I already went to the store and got all sorts of things for the guys. They'll all be here at noon for the early games..."
Easy, see?
Oh yes M Fans. This weekend marks a huge milestone in the history of Michigan football...A NIGHT GAME !!!Once upon a time, kick-off was at 1 pm. Always. Period.
Then,TV got into the mix and the new-fangled start times like 12:30 and 3:30 came into vogue. We all have our "schedules" for those times...when to light the grill, how many beers to pound at what time, when to pack up the party and head to the Big House etc... but none of us yet knows how to prepare for the eight o'clock kick.
Until now.
As a public service to you, our dear (mostly male) readers, your favorite sideline chick (next to Erin, duh) is going to help you prepare appropriately for the 8 o'clock start. Because when your lady love finds out that the game doesn't start until 8 pm, you will be confronted with the worst of all situations...the "honey do" list.
So, here is how you respond to the inevitable, and get football alllll day:
If She says: "What a great day to get the gardening done!"
You say: "Right you are, honey! I can mow the lawn early because all the guys will be here at noon to start watching the early games!"
If She says: "Could you just take the kids to practice first?"
You say: "Sorry, I have to mow the lawn before all the guys get here for the early games."
If She says: "Let's go have a nice lunch at the mall together."
You say: "Here's a better idea, why don't you make us breakfast in bed before the guys get here at noon to watch the early games?"
If She says: "But you have all day to install that new fixture!"
You say: "Honey, I would love to get that done, but you know, I just can't risk blowing the electrical circuits before the guys get here at noon to watch the early games."
If She says: "How about we go visit my sister and her kids for the afternoon?"
You say: "But your brother-in-law will be here at noon to watch the early games."
If She says: "Can you do the grocery shopping today?:
You say: "Actually, I already went to the store and got all sorts of things for the guys. They'll all be here at noon for the early games..."
Easy, see?
What did that sign say at the Obama speech?
A stir was caused last night on Capitol Hill when a Louisiana lawmaker held up a sign during President Obama's jobs address to Congress. Naturally, the MZone has a picture:
Finally: a bi-partisan statement coming out of Congress.
Finally: a bi-partisan statement coming out of Congress.
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