There IS...
...DAY until Anthony Carter (Human Torpedo 1979-1982) watches the Wolverines get their 143rd season started against the Rams of CSU at Michigan Stadium TOMORROW!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Carter_(American_football)
Go Blue.
September 2nd, 2022 at 12:57 AM ^
One of the only videos that's the same absolutely every year!
Welcome to Football Eve everyone, let's have a great season...
For the last time in 2022, thanks WH!!
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:25 AM ^
JWG, thank you again and again for doing this.
Seeing something every day has been a treat, and you doing it so well is special.
September 2nd, 2022 at 8:13 AM ^
I didn't see this live or hear this live, but it's so iconic and I've watched this video so many times, it seems like I did watch it happen.
Go Blue! Defend your East and B1G title!
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:06 PM ^
I did not see it live, either. And frankly, I don’t understand the play. IU bit on playaction on the last play of the game from like the 45? I know the game was a lot different back then, but it is one of the inexplicable football plays I have seen.
September 2nd, 2022 at 1:04 AM ^
Sophomore wide receiver Andrel Anthony and sophomore defensive back Ja'Den McBurrows star in the penultimate NIL Spotlight!
ANTHONY: Twitter MCBURROWS: Twitter/Instagram
BUY HIS JERSEY: https://www.mden.com/customized-jerseys.html#1
Andrel Anthony Shirtsey: https://www.mden.com/product/Valiant_Andrel_Anthony_Navy_Player_Jersey_Tee?VA2163+SEARCH
Andrel Anthony Signed Photo: https://www.mden.com/product/University_of_Michigan_Football_Andrel_Anthony_Autographed_8x10_Photo?PIC2158+SEARCH
For his and his teammates' NIL offerings: https://valiantuofm.com
For business inquiries: https://dash.inflcr.com/exchange/university-of-michigan
SUPPORT THE TEAM DIRECTLY: https://www.annarbornilclub.com
September 2nd, 2022 at 1:12 AM ^
Lastly, the uniform timeline reaches the early Harbaugh era (2015-2019):
https://mvictors.com/2015-2019-michigan-football-uniform-timeline/
Thanks, as always, to MVictors.
September 2nd, 2022 at 1:15 AM ^
Finally!!
September 2nd, 2022 at 1:23 AM ^
I love the “There are…” posts
But nothing beats the “There is…” post
September 2nd, 2022 at 6:09 AM ^
Brother….finally…you don’t have to.
September 2nd, 2022 at 6:41 AM ^
Dr. Jaws’ impatience is a blog wide phenomenon. Dude simply can’t wait for football all off-season long. This condition is not helped by the fact that Mrs. Jaws also loves football and can’t wait either. Doctor, heal thyself with some glorious football!
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:53 AM ^
I was up until 2 am watching Fresno v Cal Poly ... not even a good game but damnit, football is back and it is glorious
September 2nd, 2022 at 6:09 AM ^
The pride of Southeastern H.S., Bartholomew Edward Scott!!
September 2nd, 2022 at 1:32 AM ^
Its the best time of the year!
September 2nd, 2022 at 6:13 AM ^
Shits getting real now!
September 2nd, 2022 at 6:43 AM ^
This is it; don’t get scared now.
-Kevin McAllister
September 2nd, 2022 at 6:30 AM ^
☝🏽🏈
Great work JWG - happy Friday and go blue!!
September 2nd, 2022 at 6:43 AM ^
Can’t wait.
September 2nd, 2022 at 6:55 AM ^
I was hoping you’d feature AC. Such a great player and fun to watch. Thanks for the countdown.
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:01 AM ^
AC was the most exciting player I ever saw in a Michigan uniform. You could say he and Woodson were a 1-2 punch.
I know, "User name checks out". We're all subject to the biases of our youth.
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:23 AM ^
Are there? IS?! My head might explode.
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:39 AM ^
Busted my ass doing yard work yesterday because Saturdays are now MINE!
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:48 AM ^
All your Saturdays are belong to you
September 2nd, 2022 at 8:09 AM ^
Not according to my wife.
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:58 AM ^
Secret to a long marriage is ... “ yes dear “
September 2nd, 2022 at 10:06 AM ^
A happy life is a happy wife.
My life is much better when she's happy.
September 2nd, 2022 at 11:47 AM ^
We had to come to a “you got the inside, I got the outside” agreement because she kept nit picking and trying to control what I did with the landscaping.
Détente achieved.
September 2nd, 2022 at 8:35 AM ^
Temptation… one of the best songs ever for the MMB to show what they can do. Besides The Victors - it’s the one song I look forward to hearing them play.
Go Blue!
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:43 AM ^
FINALLY..... Haven't had this high expectations since 2016. This is me at my desk all day today....
September 2nd, 2022 at 7:59 AM ^
Anthony Carter, the darter ~ Ufer
The only time I've been on the field at Michigan Stadium is after his winning TD against Indiana.
September 2nd, 2022 at 8:37 AM ^
Howard Griffith and the BTN crew did a “fun” analysis of some of the best players in the B1G to ever wear the #1 jersey.
Howard, whose commentary I look forward to hearing - because I appreciate his knowledge and objectivity - noted that AC was the best #1 ever in the B1G. I strongly agree.
Go Blue!
September 2nd, 2022 at 8:46 AM ^
My favorite player. My favorite count-down day.
I WAS at the Indiana game, in the marching band. The best part was Lawrence Reid lateraling the ball to Lee Corso the play before AC caught the pass.
Damn, I love Michigan football.
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:00 AM ^
I was a freshman in the band that year as well. Remember getting ready to do postgame and wearing our hats in the forward position because of the pending tie. Best end of game finish next to UTL I that I have attended in person. AC is Michigan Receiver #1 for a number of reasons.
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:03 AM ^
I feel like I've aged 100 years this off-season. God bless you, Michigan football!
September 2nd, 2022 at 10:05 AM ^
Throwing your dissenters out of hotel windows will add a few years, comrade
September 3rd, 2022 at 10:13 AM ^
Poison. It’s more discreet.
Or prosecution. It’s more gentlemen like.
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:10 AM ^
Yes Comrades!!!!
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:14 AM ^
Putin then commie in back to back posts? First you take over our elections, but taking over our blog is pushing it too far!
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:16 AM ^
I'm going to look for my "AC Sparks the Blue!" t-shirt.
September 2nd, 2022 at 9:29 AM ^
LFG!!!!!! GO BLUE!!!!!
September 2nd, 2022 at 10:16 AM ^
Are we going to get a '0 days' tomorrow morning? Need to give Sainristil and Clemons some love too!
September 2nd, 2022 at 10:23 AM ^
Chicks dig scars.
September 2nd, 2022 at 12:38 PM ^
OP’s use of the word, “penultimate,” would suggest so.
September 2nd, 2022 at 11:03 AM ^
Let it begin ….. ‘To … WAR!’ There will be no dawn for the B10.
September 2nd, 2022 at 12:04 PM ^
…too many of these posts.
It’s not really interesting to anyone but the 9 people who comment on these for the last 99 days.
It’s like the uncle who gives you noogies every Christmas for decades even when you’re 40.
Retire it already. Like Draftageddon.
Just sayin’…
September 2nd, 2022 at 1:17 PM ^
Appreciate the feedback!
While the surface-level of the posts (namely, the title) inevitably remains the same and repetitive, I do my best to keep things as interesting and fresh as possible. This is done not only by rotating the player featured in the OP (and maximizing the possibility of favorites still being featured by including month and weeks into the countdown) — for more dedicated readers, this allows for some incredible finds on these players’ wikipedia pages, especially surrounding what they did before and after their time in Ann Arbor — but by posting different videos (this day is one of the rare exceptions) and features that highlight relevant topics every offseason.
This year was mainly a celebration of the glorious 2021 season (about as new as it gets), and in light of the continued prominence of the NIL market, a renewal of the spotlight on current players of every corresponding number in regards to their brand/products/charities/social media/stories! We also revisited the ongoing activism by players of certain numbers surrounding the Anderson scandal, celebrated the coaching tenure of the recently-passed Gary Moeller with about a week+ of featuring some of his players, and gave a look at MVictors’ Football Uniform timeline to see how the program has evolved fashion-wise up to this past year’s new experimentation in regards to helmet stickers and jersey combos. We even elevated some of the Wolverines’ historic highlights against USC and UCLA in light of the impending new realities of conference expansion.
In the past, we’ve explored many other facets of what makes Michigan Football what it is, such as the season t-shirts, the evolution of MGoBlog’s “The Story”, last year’s in-depth celebration of the art of the physical ticket stub, and even the sights and sounds of the Michigan Marching Band! I’m sure I’m still forgetting some stuff — you’ll get a more complete look when I post a document listing the full history and scope of “There are…” since I first took it over full-time in 2018 in tomorrow’s finale.
With all that considered, I am still ALWAYS open to any suggestions on how to make the countdown interesting to as many readers as possible. Please let me know below if you have any requests or cool ideas anyone! I am always looking to expand.
Lastly, of course, if this annual ritual is no longer of interest to a substantial enough group of people, I would have NO problems bringing it to an end and getting the time and sleep that is sacrificed for it to myself and other things (for those unaware, I AM a current student who is very involved academically and extracurricularly). It IS my understanding currently, however, that “There are…” is still beloved (for some more than ever) around these parts, so I am fully prepared to keep it going (and keep it as varied and exciting as possible) as for as long as it makes sense.
I hope this comment (and tomorrow’s final post for 2022) can open up a honest discussion on what the future of the countdown holds, if there is a future at all!
September 3rd, 2022 at 9:07 AM ^
Logged in the NEG you, and I haven’t used this for years. I don’t normally care about an opinion of a stranger on the Internet.
Your comment shows your IGNORANCE to the efforts put into these posts and the enjoyment the greater MGoBlog community gets from reading them.