Did Hoke run off the field without shaking Meyer's hand?
It looked that way on tv. I hate being confined to watching on tv. It looked as though Meyer got his Gatorade bath, and then was accosted by tv cameras when he got to midfield, and as he was looking for Hoke. Then, Meyer saw Mattison (or Mattison was looking for Meyer) and they shook hands. Hoke is then seen on the telecast running off the field surrounded by what looked like an honor guard from the U-M police force, the Washtenaw County Sheriffs, the Michigan State Police and the Royal Canadian Mounties.
So I was hoping that somebody who was there could explain.
November 25th, 2012 at 8:53 AM ^
You are to smart to outright criticize Hoke. But, really, is that what you want to focus on. I like the hate for the Freep. I share it. But is it really fair to treat Hoke the same as the freeep treated rich rod. I thought we were trying to end that sort of perception around here.
November 24th, 2012 at 6:45 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 6:50 PM ^
I'm well established as a non Hoke fanboy and can say a) this was a dumb post and b) you're insufferable
November 24th, 2012 at 4:28 PM ^
It looked like they were trying to find each other, and then Meyer got mobbed by fans rushing the field and Hoke's police escort ushered him out for safety.
November 24th, 2012 at 6:23 PM ^
To be fair, Meyer stopped to do an interview before the handshake too. Which is also outside normal protocol. I don't think either were a function of unsportsmake like behavior, but rather just a function of the situation.
November 24th, 2012 at 6:36 PM ^
He even said "where is Brady?" as he was jogging across the field.
He also cut off his first interview answer to give thanks a good game to Coach Mattison.
This thread should be locked because NOTHING happened.
November 24th, 2012 at 4:28 PM ^
The security and I am more concerned about the safety of the Michigan team and staff than Hoke shaking that piece of shit's hand.
Maybe if their fans weren't such mouthbreathers that act like animals, Hoke wouldn't have had to be rushed off the field by 6 cops pushing ohio fans out of the way.
November 24th, 2012 at 4:30 PM ^
This is a non-issue. Which makes perfect sense why Section 1 posted it.
November 24th, 2012 at 4:32 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:34 PM ^
was heading to mid-field to find Meyer, but Borges audibled out of it and had him go up the middle of the tunnel instead. Man, Borges had a really shitty day.
November 24th, 2012 at 5:17 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:34 PM ^
I was in the band and the crowd blocked us in the stadium for what seemed like an hour. Those are not people I would want to be hanging around with. Good play from the police escort. Section 1, you should go debate this non-issue on ESPN with Stephen A. and Skip. Ridiculous.
November 24th, 2012 at 4:40 PM ^
We got pelted with sod for a good hour and a half, if memory serves. The field was packed wall-to-wall with people.
November 24th, 2012 at 5:30 PM ^
Those idiots were tearing up their own field. They were walking around with huge pelts of it. That day is the reason I will never go back.
November 24th, 2012 at 4:34 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:50 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:35 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:36 PM ^
This happens whenever students rush the field, and go crazy. The first job is to worry about safety...they can shake hands whenever.
November 24th, 2012 at 4:39 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:44 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:47 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:46 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:47 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:49 PM ^
I'm only being halfway facetious when I say that Section 1 should sod off and die in a fire lit by the torch he's been carrying for RichRod.
November 24th, 2012 at 4:56 PM ^
disagree all you want with Section 1, but come on, a little harsh, dude, a little harsh.
November 24th, 2012 at 4:58 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 5:07 PM ^
Your dead on there; like a great many things brought up here, I have no idea what Stormfront is. I'll take a look.
Edit: Yup, I was right, I had no idea. I think I'll drop this internet thingy and go back to reading my science and ancient history books.
November 24th, 2012 at 5:25 PM ^
What the fuck are you talking about? "Stormfront"?
Mods, you want to step in on this one? I ask a straight-up question; the answer to the question is favorable to the general image of Brady Hoke. (Hoke apparently did not willingly run away from Urban Meyer.)
And the MGoFanboys freak out. Including, as usual, the unprovoked, uninvited, offtopic attack on Rich Rodriguez of Arizona. LOL.
November 24th, 2012 at 4:50 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:55 PM ^
Thanks for your opinions but most come across as bitchy, confrontational, and ill advised.
November 24th, 2012 at 4:56 PM ^
Urban Meyer's priority was the TV camera, not shaking hands with Hoke.
November 24th, 2012 at 5:06 PM ^
With so much ammo to actually bitch about Meyer, we don't need to blatantly fabricate evidence.
Meyer was clearly ignoring the reporter shoving a microphone into his face for as long as he could. He was obviously searching the crowd for the Michigan coaching staff, and broke off the interview mid-sentence when he saw Greg Mattison. Both sides showed excellent sportsmanship at the end of the game. No need to break out that tired old trope here.
November 24th, 2012 at 6:10 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 6:36 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 4:58 PM ^
In all seriousness, just shut up and go away.
November 24th, 2012 at 4:59 PM ^
I think hoke should have tried to shake his hand regadless, nonetheless, I have to say fuck ohio state and their celebration for that 2002 team. it should have been vacated for clarett alone. If michigan has to pretend the fab 5 never existed and usc vacated the reggie bush years, how the hell is the clarett shitshow allowed to stand, especially given what we know about tresell's asshattery? in closing fuck ohio state
November 24th, 2012 at 5:06 PM ^
Fire Section 1, the insufferable fraud.
November 24th, 2012 at 5:13 PM ^
You're funny, because you do all the bitchy little things you spend so much time accusing other people of doing.
November 24th, 2012 at 5:21 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 5:23 PM ^
and couldn't be bothered with shaking Brady's hand. (why isn't my stuff posting in a timely manner? must be all the mania...)
November 24th, 2012 at 5:28 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 5:40 PM ^
I forgot the fragile sensitivities of the MGoBoard. I'd like to say that I'm sorry, and that I hope this picture of a sad kitten will help smooth things out.
Then again, as the 19th century English clergyman C. H. Spurgeon said, "A lie can be halfway round the world before the truth has got its boots on."
In this case, it might actually be better for Brady Hoke, to have cut the legs out from under any myth that he ran away from Urban Meyer at the end of the game out of poor sportsmanship.
You're welcome.
November 24th, 2012 at 5:46 PM ^
5/10
Not your best work.
November 24th, 2012 at 5:53 PM ^
I don’t know why so any people are criticizing this post, and saying that it’s not a good time to post a question like this. This is a great question. My friends and I were actually wondering the same thing. I’m a 26 year old varsity coach and even at my age I know that shaking hands is a HUGE deal. It shows class, respect, and sportsmanship. It is a big deal. If you don’t shake hands not only does it appear that you have no class, but you also look like a baby who can’t handle defeat. With that being said Urban Meyer did the T.V. interview BEFORE he shook hands which is the move of some self-absorbed, arrogant prick. I’m also sure that Coach Hoke didn’t willfully blow Meyer off, and if he did shame on him. But, in my opinion I don’t think Coach Hoke would do that. I’m also disturbed by the fact so many people can be so critical of others posting legit questions. Every time we lose it seems like half the people on here turn on each other. We are a family, and we need to stick together. Being a Michigan man means winning and losing with class. We lost. We didn’t play well, we turned it over 4 times, Borges called a terrible game, and we didn’t deserve to win. This means that we need to get after it extra hard in the off season, and stick it to Ohio next year. They weren’t better than us, and they’re the worst 12-0 team I’ve ever seen. But the truth hurts, and today we got OUTCOACHED and OUTPLAYED. Back to the drawing board, and get ready for bball season because the Capital One Bowl does nothing for me after losing ANOTHER big game against Ohio. #Michiganforever #Hail
November 24th, 2012 at 5:58 PM ^
Section 1 is a concern troll. At this point it's kind of sad. I don't think he realizes he's concern trolling anymore. It just happens.
November 24th, 2012 at 6:31 PM ^
November 24th, 2012 at 8:58 PM ^
That's exactly the way it appeared to me too. What is Meyer supposed to do? Push away a network reporter on live national tv? "Excuse me, I have to go find Brady Hoke..." Actually, I'd have been happy if Meyer had done that, and I'd have been completely unsurprised if Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler or Lloyd Carr had done exactly that. Like you, I blame a pushy and ill-timed ABC interview.
November 24th, 2012 at 8:37 PM ^
Just checked out that blog for the first time following a link from a post above. There was not a single post not referencing Brady Hoke's weight.
What is the over/under on fattys posting about Hoke being fat?
That blog fan site makes this blog look like MGOBritannica...
November 25th, 2012 at 3:42 PM ^
Hoke's response was weak at best. "I work with the D-line before and after the game, it was kind of hard to find anybody". You're kidding me right? Thats the response to why no congratulatory hand shake? Seems Fickel last year found his way through the thorng at the big house to exhibit some sportsmanship. Heck, Mattison found Meyer no problem. If only Meyer could flip him.