A Sacrifice to the Football Gods, End the BPONE
I am in perpetual hell like the rest of you in regards to UM football. Brian's BPONE summed it up best, and his follow up of "This is Hell" is pretty much how I've felt about UM football for most of the past 20 years. I took the 90's for granted ( was in school from 97-01), and something is just off with our juju. I'm not superstitious, but something needs to be done to alter this course - space time continuum audible!
The transfer of Solomon, seeming loss of a recruits Hill and what looks like Harrison to OSU has me bummed once again this offseason, not to mention that game of which I'd rather never speak of again.
I suggest we revert to the ancient and tribal ritual of a sacrifice. As a non-player, recruiter, or having anything to do with the program, I have no influence over the program. However, in an attempt to sway the football gods, I will, during this holiday season, "sacrifice" one of my most treasured items. I will be giving away a signed Charles Woodson Green Bay Packers jersey to a local charity in Chicago.
While we maybe can't compete with the "sacrifices" made by SEC Bagmen for various reasons, this is the best I can come up with. It can be like our own Festivus tradition!
Let me know if you guys are in and what you would be sacrificing (no first borns please) in order to get UM football to the elite level we desire.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:50 AM ^
Was the killing of my hopes and dreams not enough for them?
December 18th, 2018 at 12:11 PM ^
I sacrifice Comrade Maizen
December 18th, 2018 at 11:50 AM ^
I feel like I've been sacrificing my liver lately
December 18th, 2018 at 11:58 AM ^
Its really not a sacrifice if you enjoy doing it. I plan on donating mine to science, they can study the incredible resiliency of the Polish liver.
December 18th, 2018 at 3:16 PM ^
I’ll raise you an Irish liver for research. The kind of liver that drives to its corporate office in Saint Louis when his company would fly it. For the sole purpose of hauling back mass quantities of cheaper booze to Ohio. Yep, that kind of liver.
December 18th, 2018 at 6:46 PM ^
As someone who’s half German, 1/4 Irish, and 1/4 Polish, I’m up for the task.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:16 PM ^
I'd sacrifice a Mr Meeseeks, but I fear it would go closer to this:
Hi Mr Meeseeks can you help us beat OSU?
December 18th, 2018 at 11:50 AM ^
I know it has been a long time since we won a championship, and that stings. OTOH, we have a top 10 team and a top 10 recruiting class. I would argue that we have a top-five coaching staff. We also have a top one winning tradition looking at all time. We have a top five brand and a top five public institution. I understand why you want to change the course further, but the program trajectory looks pretty good.
However, I appreciate your ingenuity and willingness to take one for the team!
December 18th, 2018 at 12:03 PM ^
We don't have a top 5 coaching staff. Top 15 maybe top 10.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:03 PM ^
100% with Indy Pete on this - 3 out of 4 seasons with 10 wins and things continue to look up. OSU wins will come... I still remember taunting OSU fans in the late 90s (97 maybe?) with "1-10-1".... it's just more of an uphill battle for programs doing it the right way (UM) vs selling your sole to the devil (OSU - SEC et al)
December 18th, 2018 at 2:11 PM ^
Soul?
December 18th, 2018 at 3:26 PM ^
Sole is correct... the grim reaper is barefoot and needs shoes. That's why he floats around - doesn't want to step on any broken glass.
December 18th, 2018 at 2:39 PM ^
The devil can have my filet of fish, no questions asked!
December 18th, 2018 at 1:07 PM ^
Yes, I am sure I watch football. I am also sure that you are a troll.
December 18th, 2018 at 2:28 PM ^
Are you sure you aren’t brain dead?
December 18th, 2018 at 3:08 PM ^
? see above response troll!
December 18th, 2018 at 11:53 AM ^
I am willing to sacrifice your Woodson jersey AND your second born.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:53 AM ^
Surely we can find a virgin on this board . . .
December 18th, 2018 at 12:01 PM ^
Where's WD when you need him?
December 18th, 2018 at 12:29 PM ^
We're mean.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:55 PM ^
MGoKayla disagrees.
December 18th, 2018 at 1:41 PM ^
NOICE.
December 18th, 2018 at 1:56 PM ^
Congrats on the sex?
December 18th, 2018 at 4:07 PM ^
Is it wrong to use the phrase “pics or it didn’t happen”?
December 18th, 2018 at 11:53 AM ^
Harrison WAS the sacrifice... we tanked the Game on purpose....
smooth sailing for now on....
December 18th, 2018 at 11:56 AM ^
When I kicked my ex out, i found a bag full of osu crap that she had been picking up off clearance racks for the kids (she and her kids are from cbus). there are a bunch of t shirts, flip flops, etc.... I will burn the bag this weekend. how's that?
December 18th, 2018 at 1:10 PM ^
Burn that stuff, then go get tested for stds.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:56 AM ^
Fine I’ll sacrifice Diagonal Blue if I must.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:16 PM ^
too late. apparently the spirit (and a nice OP) moved mgowill into action last night
December 18th, 2018 at 12:17 PM ^
Too late - he was sacrificed last night. And, considering Sam balled Harrison deep in some bad place just this morning, it didn't work. So, apparently, we need more effort from the Moms...
December 18th, 2018 at 11:58 AM ^
I thought the ultimate sacrifice would be for Brian to UFR The Game to forever expunge the bad juju. I can understand why he doesn't want to, but I think that could be the ultimate streak breaker.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:42 PM ^
I want the UFR done just to understand WTF happened. Read it once then never again.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:47 PM ^
It would be pretty funny if he finally did one and we won the following season.
I'd personally fly home and light a bag of poop on fire on his porch if that happened.
December 18th, 2018 at 3:15 PM ^
You know . . . I think you are on to something.
December 18th, 2018 at 11:58 AM ^
You’re welcome for 97 without me it wouldn’t have been possible ...
December 18th, 2018 at 12:04 PM ^
Partially true, although any 3 guys on the team could've covered the half of the field that Woodson wasn't.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:21 PM ^
If that were true why weren’t they starting or getting significant playing time.. Once again you’re welcome
December 18th, 2018 at 2:06 PM ^
With all the bannings done lately by new moderator Will , I am surprised you're still here Marcus lol
December 18th, 2018 at 11:59 AM ^
Osu are scum people yet they are rewarded. We do everything the right way and get BPONE.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:44 PM ^
We are being tested.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:00 PM ^
I still don't know what BPONE is and at this point I'm too afraid to ask
December 18th, 2018 at 12:04 PM ^
Black Pit Of Negative Expectations
December 18th, 2018 at 12:04 PM ^
I'm with you.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:45 PM ^
Read the game column for the ND game to start the season.
December 18th, 2018 at 12:04 PM ^
I sacrificed my totem of unrealistic expectations after the Florida State game ..........in '91.
I'm just glad they're back to a top 12 program and are trending into the top10, with four slots a year i'm confident they'll get some shots at a "special season".
December 18th, 2018 at 12:07 PM ^
I will sacrifice my 81 Rose Bowl t-shirt where we beat Washington!
December 18th, 2018 at 12:11 PM ^
Took care of business with the wife even though I was hungover, does that count?
December 18th, 2018 at 12:12 PM ^
I have a hand-signed, unopened bottle of Charles Woodson 2010 TwentyFour Cabernet Sauvignon. It's valued at $198 on ebay. If it appeases whatever gods despise Michigan, I'm all for making the sacrifice.