Afternoon Tailgate this Saturday with Marlin Jackson & Friends at Homes Brewery
[UPDATE: Matt Demorest of HomeSure Lending is going to buy the first 50 drinks or so for everyone. Also moved to diaries to make it easier to find]
So yep as I’ve been hinting at for weeks we’re doing a tailgate this Saturday for Marlin Jackson’s Fight for Life Foundation, and with a chance of showers at 80% we’re going to officially move our tailgate indoors and earlier in the afternoon. At least I can announce it finally:
WHAT: We’re getting together to watch the afternoon games, get some grub before the night game, and drink good beer at…
WHERE: Homes Brewery, 2321 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. That’s on the west side, off Jackson Ave just east of Maple, so skip all the M-14 traffic that’s getting off on Main Street and take Maple in, then turn east onto Jackson at the Walgreens and you’ll see it on the right. Homes is a new bar that makes their own really good brews, and the owner is friends with most of our friends. Also it’s not directly in the path of gameday craziness while still a straight shot back to it. Probably want to get there a little after…
WHEN: 2pm to 5pm is when MGoBlog will be there—Marlin is coming in with Second Hardest Working Man on the Planet™ (Zack Eisendrath)’s Big Game Air trip, which probably can’t get to us until 3:30. If you don’t have a ticket of course you’re welcome to stick around after that—we figured people would want time to get down toward the stadium, and we don’t want to clog up Homes’ parking lot for their game traffic. Until then we’re going to watch football not in the rain and drink beer, because…
WHY: Because being somewhere inside that you can buy beer and food and watch football all Saturday beats standing around in the rain with Spartans? Oh, right, the reason for the event is we love Marlin Jackson’s charity, the Fight for Life Foundation:
Marlin grew up in an awful situation in Sharon, Pa., and wouldn’t have made it out except for sports programs and mentors who cared about his education, and wouldn’t give up on him. He knows from experience and from bringing in experts from the cutting edge of modern teaching techniques what kids in similar situations need to get out of the cycle of poverty and danger. Their programming:
- Building Dreams/Field of Dreams (elementary/middle), and RAP (high school) are in-school programs that provide crucial educational needs that schools in poverty zones now entirely lack.
- Seal the Deal is an after-school youth flag football program.
- Be a Blessing! follows up with the kids who've been in their programs, and provides need-based assistance to their families.
I’d probably already be a big fan of this because I’m a fan of Marlin the football player, but my wife, who’s a child psychologist who works with need-based families, was blown away when I showed her what they do.
DO I GOTTA PAY? It’s polite to give $10 to Marlin’s charity at the door but it’s not obligatory. Bring cash for a raffle. Also a shout-out to Matt Demorest for putting in a ton of legwork to make this happen.
October 3rd, 2017 at 8:08 PM ^
Damn, I never realized realized Seth's wife is a child psychologist. And Brian's wife is a UM professor. Weddings and family reunions must be really awkward for you guys. As someone whose wife has a waaay more interesting/lucrative career than I do, I am right there with you.
October 3rd, 2017 at 8:12 PM ^
They think we're househusbands nevermind that MGoBlog pays the bills
October 3rd, 2017 at 8:24 PM ^
There's no shame in that. Its a dangerous job. I've nearly suffocated in mountains of laundry more times than I can count.
October 3rd, 2017 at 8:25 PM ^
Of thing that makes me so proud of our student athletes.
Go Blue
October 3rd, 2017 at 11:28 PM ^
Does Brian not let his staff shave during football season? Why does he seem so determined not to put his arms around Ace and Seth? Has Ace ever kissed a girl? Who is the least awkward MGo employee?
God I love MGoblog.
October 4th, 2017 at 12:58 AM ^
Haha right? I was thinking I wonder what Marlin Jackson REALLY thinks of these guys
October 5th, 2017 at 9:29 PM ^
Marlin loves us!
October 3rd, 2017 at 8:47 PM ^
My 14 year old son and I came to this event last year, before the Wisconsin game and he had a great time. He won a football signed by Marlin, got some pictures and we learned about a great charity we have continued to support. He was just asking me if it was on again since we are come for the game on Saturday. Only question is now.. is it 21+ only? I am not familiar with Homes Brewery. Thanks and Go Blue!
October 3rd, 2017 at 9:14 PM ^
Seth shredding that air piano!
I’m assuming it’s Tiny Dancer?
October 3rd, 2017 at 10:55 PM ^
This came to mind when I saw it.
October 4th, 2017 at 11:32 AM ^
He was preparing to lock the dreaded iron claw on Brian
October 3rd, 2017 at 10:17 PM ^
hmm i wonder who the bloggers are in this picture....
October 3rd, 2017 at 10:20 PM ^
I can't make it as I live on the Left Coast, but I have to say that if I could be there I would defintely show up. I would show up to meet all of you guys and buy each of you several beers. I don't post much, but I read the shit out of your site every single day. The writing is absolutely incredible and to be honest, Mgoblog is on of the list of many things that makes me certain that the Michigan football program is the best in the country. You guys add so much to my football experience and have really shaped me into the rabid fan that I am. Lantana isn't even my favorite hummus, but I make my wife buy it along with our Fairlife milk every time she goes to the grocery store. Thank you.
October 4th, 2017 at 12:36 AM ^
Do you buy the regular version or the cat-free?
October 3rd, 2017 at 10:25 PM ^
Of what several of our former athletes are doing. Not just donating some money and mugging for the cameras, but acting as driving forces for change. Messrs. Jackson, Rose, and Smith come immediately to mind, but of course there are others. Thanks Marlin!!
October 3rd, 2017 at 11:17 PM ^
I vote for the sleeve up look, since you are clearly torn between the two.
October 3rd, 2017 at 11:54 PM ^
Right by my old neighborhood. Take Burwood up to Liberty, turn left, right on Dartmoor, wind your way through the neighborhood, and you hit Pauline without ever encountering Stadium Boulevard traffic.
Or, you know, a dozen alternate neighborhood routes to the same area. The neighborhood access to the Stadium is a great feature.
October 4th, 2017 at 8:08 AM ^
Come on, Ace! Slacks and a collared shirt with a sweater over it to a sports event? Someone get this man jeans and a Michigan tshirt!
October 4th, 2017 at 8:50 PM ^
What is Ace doing, he looks like he’s going to Catholic School. Ace come on man!
October 5th, 2017 at 9:39 AM ^
This event was right after the 2012 Spring Game so Ace had to be dressed appropriately for the press box.
October 4th, 2017 at 9:28 AM ^
We need less "kneelers" and more Marlin Jackson's in this world. Well done sir.
October 5th, 2017 at 9:43 AM ^
For the record Marlin strongly disagrees with you.
October 5th, 2017 at 10:39 AM ^
Who's the dude next to Marlin?
October 5th, 2017 at 3:32 PM ^
Eric Upchurch
October 5th, 2017 at 9:28 PM ^
I've been working for MGoBlog for 7 years and nobody knows who I am...#sadface
October 6th, 2017 at 8:31 AM ^
Usually the man behind the camera.
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