THERE ARE...
...days until Tom Beckman (DL/LB 1969-1971) sees the 2022 Michigan Wolverines take on the Colorado State Rams on September 4th at Michigan Stadium!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Beckman
So, we're back.
A lot happened since last time. Long story short, I'm more excited and motivated to do this than ever — and I plan for that to show in the quality of work put into this year's countdown. Hope everyone enjoys.
Go Blue!
Thematically speaking (and this should be to little surprise), a lot of this year's edition of "There are..." will be about the magical season we just experienced.
Only one way to get started:
Enjoy!
Haskins's hurdle at 16:16 was his first of many last season!
As it should be. It’s just too bad nobody has ever worn #4227…of course then we’d need a time machine of some sort I suppose
*sigh*
And, as is tradition for the first post of the year — let's restate the obvious:
If you don’t enjoy these and think they're a waste of time, then don't waste your time...Don't click on these!
That being said, I am always looking to "make the annual spam less spam-y" and do a variety of bonus features alongside the post itself to keep things interesting (in addition to rotating the featured players themselves). These have included specific themes for some years of daily videos, the t-shirt countdown, a look back at the history of MGoBlog’s “The Story," and most recently — a glimpse into the history of Michigan Football ticket stubs.
Plenty more of that to come this year!
I love these posts; very much a tradition here! It builds the excitement all the way to your “There is…” post. Thanks for doing these!
Hey, you can't tell us what to click on. Just for that I'm going to click on all of them twice!
Love the tidbits on former players every day. Looking forward to the summer and the countdown.
We welcome the 100-day return of the JWG Midnight Special!
So welcome the return of this buildup to the season. Already excited for what you will say, on Memorial Day Weekend, tomorrow about Michigan great, patriot and US Army vet Tom Harmon. LFG
JWG - are you in the MMB again next year? Your posts and enthusiasm are an asset to the blog!
YEEEESSSSS!!!!!!!! I love these posts and admire your commitment.
There are, there are!
Thanks, JWG.
What a glorious picture to kick us off, JWG!
The countdown hits differently as defending B1G champs, you know, the way it was always meant to be.
Must mean we’ll get some scoop on this year’s Hail soon, too! Adjusted my hotel plans after yesterday’s kickoff time announcements, so let’s Go Blue! Onward to the season!
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fuck it im so excited for fall that i'll post it twice
my GOD, but this makes me happy. fuck NIL, it's almost football season!
Been patiently waiting for this day/post the past month! Let the official countdown commence!
Minor quibble (as I'm already in HOURS countdown mode once 2,500 hit, 2,377.5 and counting...)
Kickoff Saturday is September 3. September 4 is still 100 days away, the last non-NFL Sunday. I know this as last year I was front-row 30-yard line on September 4 against Western, and near midfield on September 11th for the 20th anniversary, and there are 52 weeks and 1 day in non-leapyears, so the 3rd for this year...
GO BLUE
Let's give the Hometown Villain some love:
Sorry for your loss, RIP to pops.
It has begun.
I can't wait to see Ronnie Bell, along with the other wideouts and TEs, making plays. Definitely our best WR room since Breaston, Arrington, Super Mario, Carl Tabb and Greg Mathews. Both QBs will feast on play action.
Do season ticket holders have their tickets already? I'm seeing tickets available on stubhub, etc, already but want to be sure they're valid before I buy.
PS - looking to find 4 decent tix to the Hawaii game on 9/10 if anyone is looking to sell. (I know, there's a sticky thread for that, but no mention of 2022 tix yet.)
You got to...
PUMP IT UP!!!
Can’t wait. Go Blue!!
If this picture is from the 1971 UCLA game, which I am pretty sure it is. I was there. My first game at the Big House 🏈🏈🏈. 38-0 Meeeechigan!!!!
I don't want to wish my summer away but...
Football countdowns excite me...
Best news all day!
Love it!!! Go Blue baby!!!
A nice tradition here.....glad to see it!!
Where were you at 3:39 pm?
November
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