<p>My guess is that it was started by a “plant” from Ohio in order to keep the noise down.</p>
<p>
Same here, especially since S. is playing college ball so I’ve had to learn the game, at least on a superficial level.
As to your other point, did the same, sold my tickets to the big games, but the proceeds were used for other purposes @ Village Bell, Dooley’s, Second Chance, Charley’s, Rick’s…:D</p>
<p>Isn’t that what I said?;)</p>
<p>Haha…well I guess the bars did sell food too, but I was rarely there to look at the menu. :p</p>
<p>Ooh, ooh - I have to join in the love fest. H and I are Pac10 (formerly Pac8) school grads but our S graduated from UM '03. S is on pins and needles and is expecting to watch the game at a UM dominated bar in Chicago. I’m so jealous. I expect that H and S will maintain their personal cheering section over the phone the entire game.</p>
<p>When USC (H’s alma mater) played UM in the Rose Bowl in 2004, S and H attended the game. S had alumni section tickets and tickets for pregame breakfast with the UM Marching Band. H was very, very impressed with the friendliness of the UM community at that game even though he was proudly wearing his USC sweatshirt. It’s the only time since S set foot on the UM campus that H has rooted (quietly) against UM.</p>
<p>Go Blue!</p>
<p>VARSITY</p>
<p>Men of Michigan on to victory.
Ev’ry man in ev’ry play;
Michigan expects her Varsity to win today.
Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah!
Win for Michigan! </p>
<p>Chorus</p>
<p>Varsity, down the field.
Never yield, raise high our shield!
March on to victory for Michigan,
And the Maize and Blue.
Oh Varsity, we’re for you,
Here for you to cheer for you,
We have no fear for you,
Oh, Varsity!</p>
<p>All right, I don’t know where the OSU people are, but time to break up this UM alumni ass’n lovefest… I’m from Ohio and went to Michigan State so, no way, I want UM to win and, in fact, am an avid OSU football fan (esp since MSU only has a JV team, right now). OSU will POUND the Maize 'n Blue on Sat…</p>
<p>… GO BUCKS!!!</p>
<p>My junior year in Ann Arbor.</p>
<p>Ohio State 10, Michigan 10 (1973): No. 4 Michigan had outscored its opponents 235-48. No. 1 Ohio State had a 297-27 scoring edge on its opponents. Both were undefeated and untied. It figured they would play to a 10-10 tie. </p>
<p>After the game, the Big Ten athletic directors met to select the conference’s representative to the Rose Bowl. Even though Michigan’s Mike Lantry missed two field goals in the last 2 minutes and the Wolverines easily won the statistical battle, the ADs voted for Ohio State, driving Schembechler into a frenzy. </p>
<p>“I thought they might give Michigan the opportunity,” says Ohio State tailback Archie Griffin, who would win the Heisman Trophy the next two seasons. “I think they looked at the fact that Dennis Franklin, who was their quarterback, got injured and the fact that they didn’t beat us at home.”</p>
<p>I grew up in East Lansing and went to Michigan so I root against both OSU and Notre Dame. I want MSU to win every game except the one against UM. I want UM to win every game period. I remember the years where the point total was so high that the cheerleaders would go through about four rounds of backflips by the last TD’s.</p>
<p>UMDAD - your junior year was the year after I graduated so I really do remember that decision. We went to the Rose Bowl my freshman year - I went there on a student tour - that was the year Bo had his heart attack right before the game. We’d gotten up early to go to the parade so no one had any idea what was going on.</p>
<p>I’m still mixed up when anyone except UM or OSU is in the Rose Bowl!</p>
<p>"Q: How many Buckeyes does it take to change a lightbulb?</p>
<p>A: 100,000. One to shoot out the old lightbulb with a rifle and 99,999 to cheer and shout, “Michigan suuuuuuuuuuuccks!”</p>
<p>Q: How many Wolverines does it take to change a lightbulb?</p>
<p>A: Four. One to change the light bulb, one to protest against lightbulb companies exploiting under-aged foreign workers, one to crack open an Amstel Light and one to whine about the officiating."</p>
<p>ok, ok , ok…do your job and win. I stand to become rich by one dollar.</p>
<p>For all you OSU and Michigan fans,</p>
<p>A guy named Bob received a free ticket to the OSU/Michigan game from
his company. Unfortunately, when he arrived at the stadium, he
realized the seat was in the last row in the corner of the stadium way
back in the South Stands – he was closer to the Goodyear blimp than
to the field.</p>
<p>About halfway through the first quarter, he noticed an empty seat 10
rows off the field, right on the 50 yard line. He decided to take a
chance and made his way down to the empty seat. As he sat down, he
asked the gentleman sitting next to him, “Excuse me, is anyone sitting
here?”</p>
<p>The man said “No.”</p>
<p>Now, very excited to have such a great seat for the game, Bob said,
“That’s incredible! Who in their right mind would have a seat like
this at the OSU/Michigan game and not use it?” The man replied,</p>
<p>“Well, actually, the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with
my wife, but she passed away. This is the first Ohio State game we
haven’t been to together since we got married in 1967.”</p>
<p>"Well, that’s really sad, " said Bob. “But you couldn’t find a friend
or relative to come with you?”</p>
<p>The man replied, “No. They’re all at the funeral.”</p>
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<p>stowmom, good one!</p>
<p>Breaking Local News Report: Bo Schembechler collapsed in a TV studio during the taping of a pre-game show and has passed away!</p>
<p>Just heard that Bo Schembechler died. Thought you M fans would be interested.</p>
<p>Loved the joke, stowmom.</p>
<p>crosspost…</p>
<p>Wow! How very sad. I guess the Internet hasn’t caught up yet - the latest report that I saw indicated that he was on his way to the hospital.</p>
<p>Oh how dreadful. And yes, the news is breaking all over now</p>
<p>Even though he has been retired for many years, he was still the heart and soul of the Michigan program. He was provided an office in the athletic building and would regularly speak with the recruits. I have even seen reports from hockey recruits who have chosen Michigan because of their contact with Bo. He will be sorely missed.</p>
<p>Wow! I’m shocked–kinda thought he’d be around forever.</p>
<p>He was absolutely ubiquitous these past weeks leading up the big game.</p>
<p>He was before my time at Michigan, but of course his record speaks for itself. In retirement he continued to impress me with his ability to speak about the football games and football tradition without ever compromising the autonomy of his successors.</p>