Game Day superstitions, let's hear 'em
With the big day here, I'm sure a bunch of folks are neck deep in some ridiculous rituals to appease the football gods. What'cha got? What's worked this year? What's failed you in the past?
For me, I have a hoodie (shout-out Homefield) that I can wear before and after the game, but never during the game. Every time I put that thing on, bad things happen. Third quarter offense against Alabama? Hoodie was on. Last drive and OT, hoodie was off.
I'm sorry / you're welcome.
January 8th, 2024 at 12:51 PM ^
I watch the entire game with my butt clenched and can only unclench when up 4 tds
January 8th, 2024 at 12:54 PM ^
I think we need to send someone to Darker Blue's house to verify this. And bring latex gloves.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:12 PM ^
Sure, but what are the gloves for?
January 8th, 2024 at 1:34 PM ^
Than youve never partied with EYB. Please reply to his emails with any latex sensitivities.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:18 PM ^
So, for you, game day is like your first night in prison, eh?
January 8th, 2024 at 12:51 PM ^
Fingers in eyes.
January 8th, 2024 at 12:51 PM ^
I am sitting on the floor with a pillow against the end of the sofa. Been there the whole season except for the East Carolina game that I went to in person with my son.
January 8th, 2024 at 12:53 PM ^
First work day Michigan game since Harbaugh's first game in 2015.
Currently trying to do everything to make the time fly by.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:17 PM ^
It's the weirdest feeling.
College football should be played on Saturdays, with rare exceptions for Friday nights.
January 8th, 2024 at 12:53 PM ^
Sacrifice a goat.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:35 PM ^
You leave Coach Harbaugh alone!
January 8th, 2024 at 12:54 PM ^
I have not watched one game live. I start each game after about 30 mins to an hour after kick. I will do my part again!
January 8th, 2024 at 12:55 PM ^
Every day before Game Day this year, maize polo under my lightest Michigan quarter zip.
In honor of the Fullcast, a Gatorade Fast Twitch every Game Day morning. "I'm on the ceiling, brother!"
Homefield 1997 Michigan "Victors Valiant" Rose Bowl shirt under a Michigan polo. Jersey of choice based on vibes that day from my 33 different options.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:07 PM ^
One other dumb thing.
At the Rose Bowl in the early third quarter, I realized my tailgate pass was obscuring the front side of my tour pass, so I flipped it around. Then Bama took the lead and then they went up seven. I flipped the pass back to its pre-game configuration, and well, there you go.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:09 PM ^
FAST FAST FAST!
January 8th, 2024 at 4:37 PM ^
I toke up mightily before kickoff and again at halftime. Only way I can keep my nerves in check.
Also, I don't allow my wife to watch it with me. While I watch in the man cave, she has to watch it upstairs. It's a miracle I'm still married.
January 8th, 2024 at 12:56 PM ^
I'm panicking today because I can't remember exactly which Michigan gear I was wearing against Alabama. If they lose it is all my fault!
January 8th, 2024 at 1:08 PM ^
How could you do this to us?
January 8th, 2024 at 1:28 PM ^
This is why selfies are allowed.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:27 PM ^
Yeah, but they don't capture the 3 layers of gear underneath ...
January 8th, 2024 at 2:53 PM ^
My superstition is that I wear a Michigan t-shirt, but NOT a football t-shirt. And until yesterday I couldn't recall which one I was wearing last Monday. I finally remembered it's the one recognizing the Men's Swimming & Diving National Championship in 2013.
So I'm ready now. Let's do this thing.
January 8th, 2024 at 12:56 PM ^
My game day superstition for football national championships in which Michigan is playing is... OH MY GOD WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!!!
January 8th, 2024 at 12:56 PM ^
Not as much "game day" superstitions, but....
- Can't watch the game sitting down. I'm standing for just about all of it
- I never have nor will I buy a shirt like a Rose Bowl shirt until AFTER the game is played and won. Just can't bring myself to do that until we're the Champion of said game.
Edit: And I always wear blue underwear.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:27 PM ^
Wearing underpants: Rookie mistake.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:39 PM ^
As long as it's unwashed during a winning streak it's okay.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:46 PM ^
I'm good then.
Well, not when sitting in a crowded room though.
January 8th, 2024 at 12:57 PM ^
I watch games or turn games off based on superstition. If I’m watching a game and a few plays go against Michigan, I turn it off in the hopes that my negative influence will reverse the tide and vice versa.
during the rose bowl, I watched up until half time then had to go out during a family reunion in Miami for dinner with the hopes to be back in time for the second half start. Timing didn’t work out and I kept an eye on the sports ticker for the third and start of the 4th as Michigan farted the game away. I then decided I needed to change the Wolverine luck and left the dinner early and dashed back to catch the end of the game with my brother (who faked an illness to stay back and watch the second half). I got back after Alabama had taken the game to 20-13 and just before our end of game drive. Suffice it to say once I got back the tide completely turned in favor of Michigan and the rest is history. I don’t want to say I was the only reason for the turnaround, because we do have to give credit to the players and coaches but I’m happy to have played my part!
January 8th, 2024 at 1:50 PM ^
You watched until halftime, then left for a family reunion dinner, and hoped to be back by the start of the 2nd half? Did you have a Big Mac, or Quarter Pounder?
January 8th, 2024 at 2:10 PM ^
It was expected that I go but it was more wishful thinking that I could get out quickly.
January 8th, 2024 at 12:57 PM ^
I'm going out but will wear the same thing I did last Monday, which includes the Maize block M shirt I bought in 2010 and wore to Michigan Stadium many times. At home, I drape my M Club Supports You beach towel on the love seat while I watch from the couch with a Michigan mini-helmet on my coffee table. Since I'm going out, I'm bringing the banner and mini-helmet with me. I've also been popping a quote from Aliens in the game thread, which I'll be sure to do later.
January 8th, 2024 at 12:59 PM ^
GAME OVER, man.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:00 PM ^
"I've also been popping a quote from Aliens in the game thread, which I'll be sure to do later."
Just as long as it's not "Game over, man!"
January 8th, 2024 at 2:11 PM ^
It isn't that. Check the game thread later!
January 8th, 2024 at 12:58 PM ^
i wear a #47 jersey to every game i attend, but i don’t always wear it when watching at home.
so i was wearing a regular old michigan sweatshirt over my ‘smash’ t-shirt on monday night…until about 4:30 left in the fourth. then i put on my 47, and the rest is history. won’t make THAT mistake again
thanks, benny oosterbaan, and YOU’RE WELCOME!
January 8th, 2024 at 12:59 PM ^
I crack out my 2003 Michigan student t-shirt for big games. It’s got a great track record. I’ll be sporting it tonight! In fact, I’ll be wearing the exact same outfit that I wore for the Rose Bowl. You’re welcome!
January 8th, 2024 at 3:45 PM ^
You've got clothes that are 21 years old that still fit? I'm impressed.
January 8th, 2024 at 12:59 PM ^
I wont predict the score to anyone or show any level of cockiness or confidence. Too many years of dong punches with tough lessons learned. And absolutely no betting for me on the game. That’s a guarantee L.
Attire will be same as last three years. M shirt and jeans. This game though adding a McCarthy Jersey (wore it for Bama game)
January 8th, 2024 at 1:00 PM ^
I realized a couple weeks ago that every game (tailgate or home viewing) that I have provided barbeque for, we have won that game. My smoker is undefeated.
pork shoulder got us through the Rose Bowl.
brisket is cooking now.
January 8th, 2024 at 2:14 PM ^
Smoked a brisket last fall and while the point turned out beautiful, the flat was too dry to be considered a success.
Any tips or suggestions are always appreciated. Also, are you a fat cap up or down kinda guy?
January 8th, 2024 at 2:38 PM ^
Fat cap up has always worked for me.
Meijer had 8-9 lb brisket flats this weekend, so that's what I'm working with. I usually work with a whole brisket which is an overnight job but if I've done things right this one should be done in about 10 hours.
The recipe I use starts with a dry rub of all the usual spices, and then while cooking you periodically baste it with a "mop" which is water, oil, vinegar, beer, garlic, onions, and spices. That seems to do a good job of keeping things moist.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:00 PM ^
I have two. The first is the same UM shirt I have worn for every game this season. Its ready to go for tonight. The second is my mom isn't going to watch the game so we can win. It started when I was in undergrad and my parents would watch the games. She isn't a sports fan to begin with, so when UM wasn't doing well, she would wander out of the living room, and then they would do better. Reversion to the mean? No, its because she wasn't in the living room is the only logical reason. She was allowed to sit in the kitchen and watch, but this year moved to skipping watching entirely. So she has promised to not watch any of the game.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:01 PM ^
Wear the same outfit I've worn every game and drink 20 beers.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:03 PM ^
I'll have you know i was the reason Michigan beat bama.
At the start of the game I didn't have a drink. Michigan played a great first half
I got a drink at halftime and things went bad so i dumped out my drink. Michigan immediately went down the field. You're welcome
January 8th, 2024 at 1:04 PM ^
Obsessively checking the blog during the game for commentary on when things are going well or things are going poorly. I find comfort in the community.
If we start blowing the opponent out, I go to rival blogs to bask in the glory and schadenfreude.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:20 PM ^
Your first paragraph surprises me a bit because I've gone through our game threads after the fact and they strike me as super, super toxic.
I'm right there with you on the second paragraph though.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:04 PM ^
Trust me, y'all don't want to know about my lucky underwear.
January 8th, 2024 at 1:40 PM ^
Username...yadda yadda.
January 8th, 2024 at 3:04 PM ^
But, you yadda yadda'ed the best part.