This year I went nuts and entered 8 blogs to the A to Z Challenge. Because I got sick, I quickly fell behind in my posts. While I managed to at least complete 7 of the blogs, this particular one was left by the wayside. I just couldn't do it.
I sometimes feel like I bit off more than I could chew when I started up this blog. It's original purpose was to supplement my articles for my beats for Yahoo! Sports. I have barely been able to keep up there, either.
I thought perhaps the challenge would inspire me to write more. I found that trying to come up with logical topics for all 26 letters was quite difficult. I wanted to sound somewhat intelligent as I was doing it. My brain just wasn't in a football frame of mind this year. Perhaps I can try again next year, should I be able to come up with a list.
Here are the few posts I did manage this year:
A is for Ann Arbor
B is for Big House
C is for Conference
D is for Desmond Howard
E is for Education
F is for Football
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Not leaving A to Z!
I feel like I need to put a post on all of my blogs. Yes, I am WAY behind on the challenge. Life keeps getting in my way. I should have listened to that gut instinct of mine that said, "Write them early!" Lol
Anyway, I have a ton of writing time coming up again soon and will be cranking them out and I WILL finish this month! On all of them! Promise!!
Anyway, I have a ton of writing time coming up again soon and will be cranking them out and I WILL finish this month! On all of them! Promise!!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
F is for Football
The whole purpose of trying to do this blog came as a result of my love for Michigan football. It's the first football that I ever watched. It's the football I know best. And historically it has been some of the best.
The team is the winningest program in college football history. I know that others are striving to catch up, such as Notre Dame. But in my opinion, ND has a lot of work to get done before that could ever happen. Sure, Michigan had a slump for a few years (*cough cough* Rich Rod era), but under Brady Hoke that all seems to be changing.
Michigan football also leads the Big Ten conference in wins and has been televised more than any other NCAA team, according to the Michigan Football Traditions page on MGoBlue.com. It is one of the more exciting teams to watch, and yes I am biased.
They have often been National Champions and have a team record of 33 consecutive bowl games. And of course, their home field is The Big House, which seats over 127, 000 people. Games are quite often sold out. That alone proves how dedicated fans are to their Wolverines and the excitement that Michigan football brings.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
E is for Education
The University of Michigan is known for its education programs as much as its sports. While I grew up a fan of Wolverine football, I was also attracted to U of M for its academics. In fact it was one of my top choices for college. Unfortunately, I just couldn't hack the hefty tuition. I didn't want to do a bunch of loans that would take forever to pay off. I could have qualified for numerous scholarships, but unfortunately couldn't take my SATs and ACTs until senior year of high school. I had missed the PSATs because I decided to be an exchange student during the fall of my junior year. And then I had mono three times. Needless to say, taking exams fell on the back burner.
The University of Michigan was fortunate enough to gain some of my good high school friends as students. One or two even ended up joining the faculty there. And one of my friends went to that school to the south and then converted to the Maize & Blue to teach.
What else is intriguing is the amount of research that they do into a variety of areas. I love to watch a documentary or a news report and to see, "The University of Michigan has found...." I also like their University Press and love how they have preserved many Montessori writings from 90 years ago.
Check out more of their current research here.
The University of Michigan was fortunate enough to gain some of my good high school friends as students. One or two even ended up joining the faculty there. And one of my friends went to that school to the south and then converted to the Maize & Blue to teach.
What else is intriguing is the amount of research that they do into a variety of areas. I love to watch a documentary or a news report and to see, "The University of Michigan has found...." I also like their University Press and love how they have preserved many Montessori writings from 90 years ago.
Check out more of their current research here.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
D is for Desmond Howard
It is Desmond Howard's fault that I am a huge Michigan fan. Yes, I had been watching the annual rivalry game between Michigan and Ohio State every year since I started elementary school. When you grow up in Toledo, Ohio, it is like a religious event akin to Christmas to participate. I followed my family's Michigan roots, plus I preferred wearing their colors over the ugly scarlet and gray. But I really didn't pay too much attention to what was going on.
And then there came that infamous year with Desmond Howard. In that infamous game in 1991, he returned a punt for 93 yards, extending the Wolverines' lead 24-3. I just remember sitting, watching the game, when he caught the ball. He took off running. As he kept moving, I stood up. He kept going and I started yelling. He went all the way, made the infamous Heisman pose, and I started jumping up and down.
My mother came in to find out what the hell was going on. After all, I was screaming and yelling. We lived in an apartment at the end of our store. I think I was disturbing some customers. When I explained to her that history had been made, she was happy, but still told me to hold it down. So, I inwardly yelled.
And thus, a monster was made. Now, I scream and yell and carry on all I want. As long as I am home alone....
And then there came that infamous year with Desmond Howard. In that infamous game in 1991, he returned a punt for 93 yards, extending the Wolverines' lead 24-3. I just remember sitting, watching the game, when he caught the ball. He took off running. As he kept moving, I stood up. He kept going and I started yelling. He went all the way, made the infamous Heisman pose, and I started jumping up and down.
My mother came in to find out what the hell was going on. After all, I was screaming and yelling. We lived in an apartment at the end of our store. I think I was disturbing some customers. When I explained to her that history had been made, she was happy, but still told me to hold it down. So, I inwardly yelled.
And thus, a monster was made. Now, I scream and yell and carry on all I want. As long as I am home alone....
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
C is for Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the only one that I really know. When I was growing up, I didn't realize that there were any other conferences. In fact, I don't think I realized that Michigan could even play any other teams.
I didn't watch a lot of the games while I was growing up. Honestly, we pretty much focused on watching the Michigan State and Ohio State games. My cousins attended Michigan State and of course the Ohio State game was the big one. All I ever heard was "Big Ten."
Even as a kid, I understood that the Big Ten was something special. It is more than just great sports and great rivalries. (The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry is arguably the biggest one in college sports.) All of the schools also have stellar academics. Their research facilities are well-known around the world. I can't tell you how many times I come across a study or educational information and find it came from a Big Ten school.
I always had dreams of attending a Big Ten school, specifically Michigan. Unfortunately, I had mono three times in my later high school years, so I was delayed in taking the SAT and ACT. I missed the PSAT (which based on my SAT score would have given me a free ride) because I was in France as an exchange student. Finances were not such that I could afford an out-of-state school.
Nevertheless, I still feel a sense of pride whenever the Big Ten is involved in something. Even though I despise Ohio State, I had a bit of excitement that a Big Ten school made it to the Final Four this year in basketball. At the same time, I was annoyed that it was OSU. And it was hard for me to accept them beating Syracuse. After all, I now live in Orange Country.
I still keep up with my beloved Wolverines, thanks to the wonders of the Big Ten Network. I was so grateful when it finally became available in my area a couple of years ago. Now, I never again have to miss games because they are not on national television, such as ESPN. I can even watch games on my computer. The app should soon be available for the Droid (if it isn't already - I have to check into that). I can stay connected wherever I go.
I didn't watch a lot of the games while I was growing up. Honestly, we pretty much focused on watching the Michigan State and Ohio State games. My cousins attended Michigan State and of course the Ohio State game was the big one. All I ever heard was "Big Ten."
Even as a kid, I understood that the Big Ten was something special. It is more than just great sports and great rivalries. (The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry is arguably the biggest one in college sports.) All of the schools also have stellar academics. Their research facilities are well-known around the world. I can't tell you how many times I come across a study or educational information and find it came from a Big Ten school.
I always had dreams of attending a Big Ten school, specifically Michigan. Unfortunately, I had mono three times in my later high school years, so I was delayed in taking the SAT and ACT. I missed the PSAT (which based on my SAT score would have given me a free ride) because I was in France as an exchange student. Finances were not such that I could afford an out-of-state school.
Nevertheless, I still feel a sense of pride whenever the Big Ten is involved in something. Even though I despise Ohio State, I had a bit of excitement that a Big Ten school made it to the Final Four this year in basketball. At the same time, I was annoyed that it was OSU. And it was hard for me to accept them beating Syracuse. After all, I now live in Orange Country.
I still keep up with my beloved Wolverines, thanks to the wonders of the Big Ten Network. I was so grateful when it finally became available in my area a couple of years ago. Now, I never again have to miss games because they are not on national television, such as ESPN. I can even watch games on my computer. The app should soon be available for the Droid (if it isn't already - I have to check into that). I can stay connected wherever I go.
Monday, April 2, 2012
B is for Big House
You can't talk about Michigan football without mentioning the Big House. It is the largest venue in college football. In fact, I believe it is the largest sports venue of all. It is an impressive sight to behold.
When you are watching a home game on the TV, you can see how ginormous the Big House actually is. About 120,000 people can fit in the seats, but there is no such thing as a bad seat. Some people are lucky enough to have actual individual seats. The rest of us resort to sitting on a metal bench during the game. But when the action is hot, you aren't even sitting, anyway. What is amazing is how it doesn't seem so intimidating once you are actually there watching the game.
When you arrive at the Big House, you are greeted with all kinds of vendors. All kinds of food is available to consume. One of my favorites is Mr. Spot's. I am partial to them because there is also a location in Bowling Green, where I went to school. You can go shopping for souvenirs at the M Den. That is where I bought my earrings, glass and t-shirt.
There is a general air of excitement, without being obnoxious. Students and fans are super excited, but no one is really rude. When I took my mother, people treated us well. You see families as well as students. It is a community.
Sure, traffic can easily turn into a big clusterf*ck, but residents and police are seasoned veterans at directing the traffic. I don't think it really was too bad in either direction when we went. We elected to save money and simply park in someone's yard for a couple of bucks. I was amused that his hometown was actually a suburb of Rochester. The odds of that happening are quite large, I am sure.
I still get chills when I watch a home game on TV. I hope to have a chance to visit the Big House again.
When you are watching a home game on the TV, you can see how ginormous the Big House actually is. About 120,000 people can fit in the seats, but there is no such thing as a bad seat. Some people are lucky enough to have actual individual seats. The rest of us resort to sitting on a metal bench during the game. But when the action is hot, you aren't even sitting, anyway. What is amazing is how it doesn't seem so intimidating once you are actually there watching the game.
When you arrive at the Big House, you are greeted with all kinds of vendors. All kinds of food is available to consume. One of my favorites is Mr. Spot's. I am partial to them because there is also a location in Bowling Green, where I went to school. You can go shopping for souvenirs at the M Den. That is where I bought my earrings, glass and t-shirt.
There is a general air of excitement, without being obnoxious. Students and fans are super excited, but no one is really rude. When I took my mother, people treated us well. You see families as well as students. It is a community.
Sure, traffic can easily turn into a big clusterf*ck, but residents and police are seasoned veterans at directing the traffic. I don't think it really was too bad in either direction when we went. We elected to save money and simply park in someone's yard for a couple of bucks. I was amused that his hometown was actually a suburb of Rochester. The odds of that happening are quite large, I am sure.
I still get chills when I watch a home game on TV. I hope to have a chance to visit the Big House again.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
A is for Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is deeply ingrained into my very being. I grew up in Toledo, OH. To get home on the expressway, I always had to follow the signs toward Ann Arbor, which was only about 45 minutes away. It is also the site of my favorite University.
I wanted to attend U of M, but didn't get to apply until it was too late to qualify for enough scholarships to offset the out-of-state cost. (I had mono three times in high school and took my SATs and ACTs late.) But I still made it up there a few times to visit the campus, eat great foods and to go shopping. I also crossed the line a few times as I visited Ypsilanti to see friends at Eastern Michigan. I have fond memories of lots of shopping, lots of ridiculous binge eating, and visiting a couple of bars. But don't ask me to tell you the specific names of places I had gone, because I can no longer remember.
The last time that I was in Ann Arbor was the weekend in 2010 that my grandmother died. I was coming home, anyway, because I had gotten tickets to the Michigan-Bowling Green game. I took my mother with me. She suffers from Alzheimer's and this was the last time the two of us went out on a mother-daughter outing. It is a bittersweet memory. I terribly miss my mother and my grandmother. But I got to see my boys in the maize and blue play in person. I have been a fan for many, many years now.
I look forward to having the option to return some day. I get jealous when I read my friends' posts about visiting or going to games. Ann Arbor is a treasure trove of culture and fun of which I didn't take advantage when I was close enough.
Check out the visitor's page here to plan your own trip!
I wanted to attend U of M, but didn't get to apply until it was too late to qualify for enough scholarships to offset the out-of-state cost. (I had mono three times in high school and took my SATs and ACTs late.) But I still made it up there a few times to visit the campus, eat great foods and to go shopping. I also crossed the line a few times as I visited Ypsilanti to see friends at Eastern Michigan. I have fond memories of lots of shopping, lots of ridiculous binge eating, and visiting a couple of bars. But don't ask me to tell you the specific names of places I had gone, because I can no longer remember.
The last time that I was in Ann Arbor was the weekend in 2010 that my grandmother died. I was coming home, anyway, because I had gotten tickets to the Michigan-Bowling Green game. I took my mother with me. She suffers from Alzheimer's and this was the last time the two of us went out on a mother-daughter outing. It is a bittersweet memory. I terribly miss my mother and my grandmother. But I got to see my boys in the maize and blue play in person. I have been a fan for many, many years now.
I look forward to having the option to return some day. I get jealous when I read my friends' posts about visiting or going to games. Ann Arbor is a treasure trove of culture and fun of which I didn't take advantage when I was close enough.
Check out the visitor's page here to plan your own trip!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Welcome to the A to Z Challenge 2012...Maybe?
I went ahead and entered this blog into the A to Z Challenge for 2012. Am I going to be able to come up with an alphabet about Michigan football? I honestly have no idea. But I thought it would be a great way for me to try to get the ball rolling again. I started this blog back in the fall, thinking I could write about the team here and there when topics didn't fit into my sports beats for Yahoo! Sports. But I kind of fizzled out. We shall see what happens.
Good luck to my fellow writers who are undertaking this challenge. And thanks for stopping by! GO BLUE!
Good luck to my fellow writers who are undertaking this challenge. And thanks for stopping by! GO BLUE!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Michigan inches up to #11
It got hairy for a bit there in the first half of the Michigan Wolverines game at Northwestern last Saturday. I was listening to the second quarter on a spotty AM station as we were driving back from hiking at Letchworth State Park. I was swearing profusely at both the mistakes of the players as well as the station going in and out. By the time I got home, the second half was just starting and the game took a 180 degree turn.
It appears that a new trend is for the team to perform poorly in the first half of the game as they get to know their opposition. And then they seem to pull it off in the second half, performing almost miraculous comebacks from being way down. In this last game, Northwestern didn't even have a chance to score in the second half.
Is this the technique of a team ranked #11?
I'm not so sure about this, but it feels good to have a good ranking after a few crappy years. Last week I commented on whether or not they deserved their ranking of 11/12 for my fan beat on Yahoo! Sports.
I definitely believe that the offense is significantly better. I wish that they would stay more consistent and not give us all heart attacks in the first half of each game. Defense is getting quite good at stuffing the opposition. I would say that the most progress has been made in the defense. The offense was also able to post huge numbers last year.
What do you think? Are they a #11 team with their 6-0 record? How will they fare against upcoming rivals, such as Michigan State? I am hoping for the best and still trying to stay cautiously optimistic.
It appears that a new trend is for the team to perform poorly in the first half of the game as they get to know their opposition. And then they seem to pull it off in the second half, performing almost miraculous comebacks from being way down. In this last game, Northwestern didn't even have a chance to score in the second half.
Is this the technique of a team ranked #11?
I'm not so sure about this, but it feels good to have a good ranking after a few crappy years. Last week I commented on whether or not they deserved their ranking of 11/12 for my fan beat on Yahoo! Sports.
I definitely believe that the offense is significantly better. I wish that they would stay more consistent and not give us all heart attacks in the first half of each game. Defense is getting quite good at stuffing the opposition. I would say that the most progress has been made in the defense. The offense was also able to post huge numbers last year.
What do you think? Are they a #11 team with their 6-0 record? How will they fare against upcoming rivals, such as Michigan State? I am hoping for the best and still trying to stay cautiously optimistic.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Football season opens
Football season is here, and that means it is time to resurrect this blog. I had every intention of sharing stories and links over this summer, but life had other plans for me. Now I will try again.
The first game for the Wolverines this season is against Western Michigan. I have always thought of WMU as being a less than stellar team. I thought this would be a high scoring, easy win. It isn't quite as high as I had originally thought, and WMU is stronger that I had thought. I'm just happy the game is back. More later. :-D
The first game for the Wolverines this season is against Western Michigan. I have always thought of WMU as being a less than stellar team. I thought this would be a high scoring, easy win. It isn't quite as high as I had originally thought, and WMU is stronger that I had thought. I'm just happy the game is back. More later. :-D
Friday, June 10, 2011
BFF - A New Blogging Group
Ahhhhh....I love to write and I love inspiration. I just came across a new blogging group tonight called BFF - Blogging for Fun. Stay tuned for more possible posts based on their topics each week, as well. :-D
Sunday, May 29, 2011
More Trouble for Tate Forcier
Tate Forcier keeps showing up in the news, and not for good reasons. He first made brief headlines back in January when he announced that he was transferring away from Michigan. He wasn't eligible to play in the Gator Bowl because of his crappy grades, and stories abounded about him partying too much.
Then, he was going to go to the University of Miami in Florida. The warmer weather makes sense, as he grew up in California and showed marked difficulty playing in the cold Michigan weather.
Last week he decided he didn't want to go to Miami because it was too far from home. He was looking at school closer to San Diego, such as the University of San Diego, San Diego State, and USC. He also was looking at other school like Kansas State, Auburn and Montana. (What? How are they close to California?)
Well, responses are starting to come in. And according to a report on NBC Sports, USC is not interested.
Tate is also going to have problems due to a new revelation that police were called to his apartment last month. He had apparently locked himself in his bedroom and was hanging outside from the window, when a concerned woman saw him and called police. Instead of being arrested, he was taken to a local hospital. Little information is available, due to medical privacy laws, but it is obvious that he needs some help. Is this why he wants to be closer to home? Is he stable enough to actually play football? How much did playing second fiddle to Denard really affect him?
Tate is relatively talented. I watched him in person when I went to the Michigan-Bowling Green game back in September. He is especially good when he is focused. I really hope he can get some help and get his life on track soon.
Then, he was going to go to the University of Miami in Florida. The warmer weather makes sense, as he grew up in California and showed marked difficulty playing in the cold Michigan weather.
Last week he decided he didn't want to go to Miami because it was too far from home. He was looking at school closer to San Diego, such as the University of San Diego, San Diego State, and USC. He also was looking at other school like Kansas State, Auburn and Montana. (What? How are they close to California?)
Well, responses are starting to come in. And according to a report on NBC Sports, USC is not interested.
Tate is also going to have problems due to a new revelation that police were called to his apartment last month. He had apparently locked himself in his bedroom and was hanging outside from the window, when a concerned woman saw him and called police. Instead of being arrested, he was taken to a local hospital. Little information is available, due to medical privacy laws, but it is obvious that he needs some help. Is this why he wants to be closer to home? Is he stable enough to actually play football? How much did playing second fiddle to Denard really affect him?
Tate is relatively talented. I watched him in person when I went to the Michigan-Bowling Green game back in September. He is especially good when he is focused. I really hope he can get some help and get his life on track soon.
Reaction to Drew Sharp's Commentary on OSU & USC v. NCAA
Drew Sharp, columnist for the Detroit Free Press is asking Michigan and Michigan State fans to calm down about Ohio State getting spanked by the NCAA for their transgressions. Apparently some are comparing the OSU debacle to the problems being had by USC. Honestly, I wasn't even paying attention to those. I'm not even sure how aware I was of their problems. I tend to focus on Big Ten.
USC didn't admit to their infractions. Ohio State did. I think OSU only did because they knew they were caught and couldn't lie about it anymore. Lies are still being thrown around the story is not yet complete. Ohio State is supposedly doing an internal probe. I could make a comment or two about a probe, but I shall refrain.
I think what annoys me most about this mess with the Buckeyes is that they flat out lied. Tressel said that he had no idea about the infractions, basically because he wanted to make sure they could play in their Bowl game. Or perhaps he thought he wouldn't get caught. It sounds like he had managed to get away with a lot at previous gigs at Youngstown, etc. When Rich Rod got into trouble for violating NCAA sanctions at Michigan, he admitted to it and made immediate changes. He even talked about that on the HBO special reflecting on the changes needed at the NCAA.
I would personally not compare the OSU problems with the USC problems. Each case is deserving of its own investigation and its own appropriate consequences. I would like to see them get spanked for being naughty. And yes, partially because I just have to hate the Buckeyes.
I will be slightly sad to see Jim Tressel get fired, but only because I would love for Brady Hoke to have a chance to lead a team to a victory over them. I don't want Tressel to leave with an undefeated record against us. That isn't fair. But I also would prefer to have an honest enemy.
Read Drew Sharp's commentary: NCAA won't unleash its full wrath on Ohio State
USC didn't admit to their infractions. Ohio State did. I think OSU only did because they knew they were caught and couldn't lie about it anymore. Lies are still being thrown around the story is not yet complete. Ohio State is supposedly doing an internal probe. I could make a comment or two about a probe, but I shall refrain.
I think what annoys me most about this mess with the Buckeyes is that they flat out lied. Tressel said that he had no idea about the infractions, basically because he wanted to make sure they could play in their Bowl game. Or perhaps he thought he wouldn't get caught. It sounds like he had managed to get away with a lot at previous gigs at Youngstown, etc. When Rich Rod got into trouble for violating NCAA sanctions at Michigan, he admitted to it and made immediate changes. He even talked about that on the HBO special reflecting on the changes needed at the NCAA.
I would personally not compare the OSU problems with the USC problems. Each case is deserving of its own investigation and its own appropriate consequences. I would like to see them get spanked for being naughty. And yes, partially because I just have to hate the Buckeyes.
I will be slightly sad to see Jim Tressel get fired, but only because I would love for Brady Hoke to have a chance to lead a team to a victory over them. I don't want Tressel to leave with an undefeated record against us. That isn't fair. But I also would prefer to have an honest enemy.
Read Drew Sharp's commentary: NCAA won't unleash its full wrath on Ohio State
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Expectations of the new Michigan football season
Michigan Wolverine football fans are just coming off of a three year hell under the tutelage of Rich Rodriguez. We had some brief glimpses of promise in Denard Robinson, but it takes more than one man to make a team. Plus he still needs to work on his passing game. Mike Martin WAS the defense, but one man can't stop a train. Big Ten football is full of big players, and he needs help. Plus Rich just had no idea what it meant to go up against our nemeses Michigan State and Ohio State. We are especially bitter that Jim Tressel has beaten us seven years in a row. And now he may lose his job, so we can never regain face.
Brady Hoke is a breath of fresh air at Michigan. He is a Michigan man, having worked for the program in the past. He knows how to run a successful Big 10 team. More importantly, he understands how much we need to beat those Suckeyes. He is actively recruiting some new talent, such as Zach Banner all the way in Washington. He is bulking up the defense and not accepting just one new recruit for each position.
Following the spring football game, Hoke acknowledged that he still had the Grand Canyon to conquer. But fans are putting their faith into him and the promise that he shows. We expect to do better in the 2011 season. After all, it would be hard to get much worse, right?
Check out my spring football coverage:
New era begins at Michigan's spring football practice
Michigan spring game shows promise
Brady Hoke is a breath of fresh air at Michigan. He is a Michigan man, having worked for the program in the past. He knows how to run a successful Big 10 team. More importantly, he understands how much we need to beat those Suckeyes. He is actively recruiting some new talent, such as Zach Banner all the way in Washington. He is bulking up the defense and not accepting just one new recruit for each position.
Following the spring football game, Hoke acknowledged that he still had the Grand Canyon to conquer. But fans are putting their faith into him and the promise that he shows. We expect to do better in the 2011 season. After all, it would be hard to get much worse, right?
Check out my spring football coverage:
New era begins at Michigan's spring football practice
Michigan spring game shows promise
GBE 2 Challenge
I joined a new challenge at the end of May, called the GBE2 challenge. The Group Blogging Experience 2 was started on Facebook as a resurrection of a challenge in the MySpace days. Each Sunday, a topic is posted in the group. You have until Saturday to post on the topic and you are not obligated to do so. I thought this new blog could potentially work with some of the categories. We shall see!
Facebook Page!
Okay, there is now a Facebook "fan page" that accompanies this blog. On that page, we can discuss our beloved Wolverines. I will post my articles that go to Yahoo! Sports, as well as links to blog posts here. And I can even put other articles of interest to Wolverine fans over there, as well.
Come "like" the page at this address: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Andis-Go-Blue/228579937158154
Come "like" the page at this address: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Andis-Go-Blue/228579937158154
Go Blue!
I am a Michigan Wolverine's fan. I have been a Michigan fan since I was a kid. I didn't realize how much I took the games for granted until I moved to NY and could no longer access many of the games. A few years ago, I finally paid for the sports package that gave me the Big Ten Network. Now my Saturdays revolve around the Wolverine schedule.
I am not one to rattle off a bunch of statistics. I do enjoy the smack talk among my friends, even if they are dirty Buckeye fans. I grew up in the Toledo, OH area, where that rivalry is King. If you aren't from the area you just can't understand how intense it is here.
I recently landed a "beat" on Yahoo! Sports covering Michigan football from a fan's perspective. I have the option to write once a day on a breaking news story and have it published on rivals.yahoo.com. But I have found that sometimes I come across a story too late, or perhaps there isn't enough information to fill the word count. So, I decided to create this blog to share my thoughts on some of those other stories. I will also use this to share my articles when they are published.
Happy reading, and GO BLUE!
I am not one to rattle off a bunch of statistics. I do enjoy the smack talk among my friends, even if they are dirty Buckeye fans. I grew up in the Toledo, OH area, where that rivalry is King. If you aren't from the area you just can't understand how intense it is here.
I recently landed a "beat" on Yahoo! Sports covering Michigan football from a fan's perspective. I have the option to write once a day on a breaking news story and have it published on rivals.yahoo.com. But I have found that sometimes I come across a story too late, or perhaps there isn't enough information to fill the word count. So, I decided to create this blog to share my thoughts on some of those other stories. I will also use this to share my articles when they are published.
Happy reading, and GO BLUE!
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