Meet & Greet at Spring Game?
The thread started a day or so ago re the etiquette of getting autographs and taking pictures reminded me again of the Spring Game.
Late last winter there was talk of maybe there being the possibility of a “meet and greet” either before or after the Spring Game. Obviously the game was cancelled last year but does anyone know if there’s been any more talk of that for this coming year? Thanks.
February 11th, 2019 at 8:22 AM ^
I would guess, No. Too many creepy guys who are obsessed with college athletes. Kids suffer because Adam and Jimmy want to bull charge over kids, to get a selfie with a player and an autograph.
February 11th, 2019 at 8:26 AM ^
Thanks Shea. We sure wouldn’t want to risk your exposure to those creepy kids & grandkids. 8~)
BTW - get to class. It’s Monday morning.
February 11th, 2019 at 8:52 AM ^
If Shea had any sense at all, he wouldn't have a Monday morning class to go to, period.
February 11th, 2019 at 9:02 AM ^
Preach, bro
February 11th, 2019 at 10:20 AM ^
He’s got Chris Evans to attend his Monday morning classes for him. Too soon?
February 11th, 2019 at 11:52 AM ^
Is Chris also his "Fall Guy"???
/asking for a stupid buckeye
February 11th, 2019 at 10:19 AM ^
Funny, my daughter is in London with her mom, and they went to the BAFTAS yesterday to try to get a glimpse of her favorite actress, Cate Blanchett. The head of security heard that it was her birthday and put her right at the front of the red carpet line and she got to see the parade of actors, royalty and whatever--Spike Lee, Melissa McCarthy, buncha folks including Cate.
But there were a group of professional autograph seekers who not only bullrushed the front of the line every time someone famous came through but actually ran down the line doing that repeatedly every time the actor moved on, sometimes getting several autographs. It's a shame because meeting the people you admire and getting a chance to talk to them can be really meaningful, especially for kids.
February 11th, 2019 at 12:24 PM ^
An MGoBlog Spring Game meet & greet sounds a lot less scary than an MGoBlog camping trip.
Just saying...
February 11th, 2019 at 4:58 PM ^
Yeah... I’d agree. A guy asks about the possibility of getting an autograph or pic for his grandkids and suddenly he’s creepy, trying to sell the pics or autographs, wants to bolster the looks/image of his man cave, on & on.
Lots of paranoia here. Relax a little boys. Some people just enjoy their kids & grandkids.
And to think we legalized pot in this state.
February 11th, 2019 at 1:43 PM ^
pffft, do not
February 11th, 2019 at 5:17 PM ^
You're literally a guy "obsessed with college athletes" simply by posting on this site.
February 11th, 2019 at 5:46 PM ^
And so are my kids/grandkids. Does that make a guy “creepy” and so on? I don’t think so.
February 11th, 2019 at 8:40 AM ^
Is this going to be held at the local Ann Arbor KOA campground?
February 11th, 2019 at 9:18 AM ^
Michigan camping meet-up?!?! I'll bring the gravy.
February 11th, 2019 at 10:14 AM ^
Crappy canned stuff or do you know how to cook :)
We have this really cute little camper-two, actually, come to think of it...a trailer and a 9 year old :)
February 11th, 2019 at 9:20 AM ^
Yeah, are we talking MGo Meetup or just meeting the team?
Because I have a very strong preference one group versus the other.
February 11th, 2019 at 9:42 AM ^
Both would be very cool!
February 11th, 2019 at 8:40 AM ^
I haven't heard any details yet other than the date, which was 4/13 per my calendar.
I just hope we get better weather, although spring in Michigan can either be idyllic and picturesque or it can be a muddy, soggy nightmare. We've definitely had both scenarios.
February 11th, 2019 at 8:48 AM ^
For sure. Last spring our grandkids were SO bummed when they cancelled but that afternoon while still at home, we knew they made the right call. The weather was AWFUL!
Hoping for one of those beautiful Michigan spring days this year!
February 11th, 2019 at 10:05 AM ^
More likely the latter than the former. The biggest question is whether the weather is so bad that the game needs to be canceled.
February 11th, 2019 at 8:55 AM ^
AKA "am I able to ask college men for their autographs?"
February 11th, 2019 at 9:21 AM ^
It really is unfortunate because the handful of guys looking for a profit or a mancave show-off do kind of make it weird for the many kids that actually think it's the coolest thing in the world
February 11th, 2019 at 9:41 AM ^
Which is exactly what it would be for our grandkids... the coolest thing in the world. For one in particular who knows every player & their stats. The kid is only 10 and just immerses himself in Big football and basketball.
Last year, prior to the SMU game, we were milling around watching the players warm up. He yelled to Winovich and Winovich gave him the thumbs up. The kid looked at me with the biggest grin ever - just thrilled.
February 11th, 2019 at 11:42 AM ^
Dunno. AKA "Do your vocal cords work?"
February 11th, 2019 at 11:26 AM ^
Meet and greets should be for kids, adults seeking autographs is creepy and weird, sorry.
February 11th, 2019 at 2:42 PM ^
But "kids" certainly need an adult with them to get to the autograph line.
And there is a new line of attack where adult collectors/sellers enlist their kids to get that autograph for them.
The whole practice is so slimy these days. Cue up the video of someone yelling f-bombs at Jordan Speith in front of a bunch of youngsters when he wouldn't keep signing at a golf event last year. F-bombs because they didn't get a golfer's autograph.
Shameful.
Blame Ebay and others.
February 11th, 2019 at 12:59 PM ^
Any sort of meet and greet/autograph/picture station has to be approved by one guy only-Jim Harbaugh. He sets the rules, regulations and player availability to fans.
February 11th, 2019 at 3:59 PM ^
So in other words: no
February 11th, 2019 at 1:55 PM ^
Players give more than enough of their time to fans as it is.
Generally if you want to run into dudes do something positive like volunteer at Mott or attend charity functions guys get involved with like the dance contest thing.