Just Shook Denard's Hand
Thread-worthy? I think so. Am I pathetic for being this excited? No chance.
Upon return from a semi-business trip to Florida, I exited my plane at Detroit Airport with my girlfriend, glad to be on land. As I looked ahead, a bundle of light could be seen, the brightness of which can only be compared to the sun, or possibly the headlights on those really expensive BMWs. What could that be, I asked? Of course, it was the smile of the one and only Denard Robinson, enough to brighten even the shittiest of days. Sporting my backward Michigan hat, block M for all to see, I went up to him and gave him a firm handshake and said "Good luck, Denard, You're the man."
I am around pro hockey players almost every day. I've met Crosby, Yzerman, Thornton, etc. But this was my first experience becoming starstruck. On the way home, after listening to me go on and on about Denard, my lady finally say "I get it....he's good, keep it in your pants!"
It was a festivus miracle!
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:05 PM ^
Cool story bro...
No, seriously, cool story!
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:05 PM ^
COOL STORY, BRO!
no, really. Denard is the man.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:05 PM ^
I've seen a couple times around campus, and actually got the chance to have a brief convestation with him my freshman year (his freshman year as well). One of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:42 PM ^
This has been the best Festivus ever.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:59 PM ^
I'm in favor of a motion to make Festivus the Official-Unofficial-Non-Football-Or-Athletic-Related-Non-Denomational-Aluminum-Sponsored Holiday of MGoBlog.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:06 PM ^
did you keep it in your pants? The MGoWorld wants to know.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:07 PM ^
Cool story bro
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:07 PM ^
I assume many of you have met him on campus, but I don't go to UM so I've never seen him, so this was cool for me. And since nothing else of note is going on, I figured I would post it.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
Do you work for a team/organization or something? How do you meet so many hockey players?
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:17 PM ^
I'm a student but I work for a sports agency and I share a few low-profile clients but my boss has a few huge names. As long as I don't get arrested I'll be a certified NHL agent in 2014.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:39 PM ^
you could always be an NBA agent....
December 23rd, 2011 at 9:52 PM ^
Or you could just go to work for State.
December 23rd, 2011 at 11:21 PM ^
Are you working with Top Shelf Sports?
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:38 PM ^
Please tell me your name is a reference to Trailer Park Boys...
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:51 PM ^
December 23rd, 2011 at 9:22 PM ^
A shitfire, that's what.
December 23rd, 2011 at 11:15 PM ^
Even I know you're not that drunk today, Mr. Lahey.
December 24th, 2011 at 4:44 AM ^
you're a fucking drunk and you always will be.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:44 PM ^
ran into him, not literally, as I'm not quite fast enough haa....at the UM/ohio dual track meet his frosh year. What an upstanding young man. My son and daughter were too intimidated to shake his hand, now they regret missing the opportunity. Right out of the gates he missed the building record in the 60m by 0.01...aMAZING...he's a phenominal talent as much as he is a great kid. Congrats, I don't care how many pro athletes you meet, there are few special people who just change your perspective like Denard does...and I'm well aware of the guys you work with day in and day out...congrats...that's going to be a lifelong story for you for sure.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
How could his smile not mesmerize your girl?
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
I would like to see this retold in "'twas the night before Christmas" fashion. It just has that feel to it.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
I'm guessing your eyes twinkled similar to the way Riley's eyes twinkled when Thugnificent moved rolled into their neighborhood:
December 24th, 2011 at 4:37 AM ^
Props to the first Mgoboondocks response I've ever seen on the blog. If that's wrong anyone feel free to correct me. Love me some booty butt cheeks!
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
Yzerman! Seriously he brought the cup to us. Denard is truly a great young man, but Yzerman is THE man. They aren't even in the same solar system. I love Michigan football 10 times more than the Wings, but Yzerman. I agree with your girl, and you have to get a room.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:25 PM ^
what about yzerman vs woodson.
December 23rd, 2011 at 9:20 PM ^
that math don't add up, son
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
Do not wash this hand until after the Sugar Bowl.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:13 PM ^
This post just brightened my sad day. Thank you good sir.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:13 PM ^
cool story, but your lady's remark took the cake. i can just imagine mine would have the same sort of reaction.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:16 PM ^
to u and the gf. sorry to say i havent seen drob around yet.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:21 PM ^
by denard too. he was walking out of briarwood as i was going in the same door. and we did the ... u go left i go right then we both went right. i pussied out. froze up. just said excuse me. sigh.
coolstorybro
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:34 PM ^
How quickly did he cut left? Did it look like the 3G's of force ESPN calculated?
December 23rd, 2011 at 11:44 PM ^
I love Sports Science. Impressive stuff
December 23rd, 2011 at 9:35 PM ^
Your quotes are slightly inappropriate.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:37 PM ^
to meet the guys you see out on the field/court/rink.
I remember when I was little, we stayed in the same hotel in Detroit that the Calgary Flames - for the CCHA finals, Michigan won - did and I got to meet my second favorite player - After Yzerman - Theo Fleury. Real nice guy, signed a couple of cards and took pictures with the whole family. I was like seven and starstruck out of my mind. The next day was the only time I've ever cheered for a Red Wings loss.
Good to hear first hand fan accounts that confirm what a classy guy Denard is!
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:36 PM ^
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:38 PM ^
Crosby is a pro?
December 23rd, 2011 at 9:51 PM ^
I was thinking the same thing... Crosby is one person I wouldn't give a flying leap if he was in the room.
December 24th, 2011 at 9:21 AM ^
yeah he's only the best hockey player in the world, he's no big deal...you Wings slappies crack me up. I met Ken Holland at a grocery store here in Canada, I'm not a Wings fan but you still give credit where it's due.
December 25th, 2011 at 6:14 AM ^
I doubt your reaction to the best player in the NHL walking into the room would be to not care.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:39 PM ^
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:47 PM ^
Likewise if you had any diseases...dear god may they not be communicable.
December 23rd, 2011 at 8:51 PM ^
are you saying denard has the same healing powers as Tim Tebus Christ?
December 23rd, 2011 at 9:06 PM ^