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Romeo50,You’re absolutely on…

Romeo50,

You’re absolutely on the money!  It’s beyond belief that those four groups are not in. Combined, over 50 top 40 hits and they left an indelible musical imprint. 

Drivers who continue to turn…

Drivers who continue to turn left coming toward you after their arrow has turned red for 3 to 4 seconds because they know you’re stopped and they’re in motion - total inconsideration.

I’m in the western suburbs…

I’m in the West suburbs of Cleveland and just a few miles from the exact centerline of the total eclipse.  Coupled with the Women’s NCAA Championship and the Guardians’ home opener on Monday - crazy times are ahead.  All schools and municipal buildings will be closed on Monday and traffic will be absolutely crazy. Most, if not all, motels and hotels have been booked a year in advance here in Cleveland.

And a more eclectic…

And a more eclectic clientele cannot be found!

Slyman’s for the win!

Slyman’s for the win!

The 1972 and 1973 Ohio State…

The 1972 and 1973 Ohio State games - one of my best friends played for Michigan and I was there for both. Very tough loss and tie, even more so in ‘73 with the subsequent Rose Bowl vote. 

Jerry Ball: First team All…

Jerry Ball: First team All-State in high school in Texas at 6'0" 235 lbs. then played at 330 lbs. while making three Pro Bowls at nose tackle for the Lions.  Just a great athlete and great football player. 

Billy Sims - a great back…

Billy Sims - a great back who is 8th ALL TIME in rushing yards per game (85.1).   Barry Sanders is 2nd (99.8) and Jim Brown is 1st (and the only back over 100/ypg at 104.3).    

Have to include the two back…

Have to include the two back-up singers on Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" -  Lem Barney and Mel Farr - particularly on the intro.  Also, they were instrumental in getting him a tryout with the Detroit Lions which was held at Michigan.   

FauxMo-Wan has taught you…

FauxMo-Wan has taught you well young Skywalker.

Weddings: Designed by women…

Weddings: Designed by women for women. 

From the same site: check…

From the same site: check out Buckeye-killer Kolesar‘s average yards per catch!

Benny Friedman, Pierre Woods…

Benny Friedman, Pierre Woods, Willie Henry, and Frank Clarke attended Glenville/Ginn Academy.

I’m with you Tesla,

My…

I’m with you Tesla,

My friends and I often comment as to countless scenarios related to being captured on cell phones, had they existed when we were in college, that the over/under of people that would own us would be about 60.

https://www.ohsaa.org/news…

https://www.ohsaa.org/news-media/articles/moellers-jordan-marshall-is-ohio-mr-football

"He's the best running back I have seen," said Elder coach Doug Ramsey, who completed his 27th season as head coach.

"We played (former Ohio State running back) Maurice Clarett twice, (current Ohio State running back) Miyan Williams four times and a few out of state players who were big time and nobody was better. He's not only a great runner but also a receiver and he runs so hard. It's impossible for one guy to bring him down. He's a special player."

In addition to this this…

In addition to this this year’s game I've been extremely fortunate to have attended several other classic Michigan - OSU football games including 1972, 1973, and 2006.  This year’s game was by far the best as I attended with my two sons.  To the 2023 Wolverines - Thank you for creating a most special and unforgettable season and the one game that I’ll always cherish as the best. Beyond words being there with my sons as we witnessed your incredible team orientation, your football excellence, and your unquestioned toughness.

GO BLUE!

Thank you Blue,

In keeping…

Thank you Blue,

In keeping with your reference to how the game has changed and our ages:

Don Warner was a walk-on who started every game in 1973 as a nose guard at 5’10” and 195 pounds. Very tough, quick, and unblockable. 

Dave Gallagher as well.

Dave Gallagher, Curtis Greer, and Chris Hutchinson would like a word as well.

Way back when the Big Ten…

Way back when the Big Ten had 10 teams and an 11-game schedule there would be 8 conference games and 3 other home games to maximize revenue. 

 “Because five short minutes…

 “Because five short minutes of lovin'
Done brought me twenty long years in jail”

Five Short Minutes - Jim Croce 

 

 

 

Robin Williams —“'See, the…

Robin Williams —“'See, the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis, and only enough blood to run one at a time.”

Coverage just started with…

Coverage just started with band marching down the field

Yes - plus he wouldn’t be…

Yes - plus he wouldn’t be relegated to being the supplemental income in the relationship.

Moe’s Sports Shop - still…

Moe’s Sports Shop - still miss it.

Where is “Mr. Penguin” by…

Where is “Mr. Penguin” by Lunar Funk?!

1971 and 1970 would like a…

1971 and 1970 would like a word….

1971:

  • What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
  • Led Zeppelin IV - Led Zeppelin
  • Who's Next - The Who
  • Blue - Joni Mitchell
  • Tapestry - Carole King
  • Sticky Fingers - The Rolling Stones
  • L.A. Woman - The Doors
  • Imagine - John Lennon
  • Aqualung - Jethro Tull
  • Fragile – Yes
  • Pearl - Janis Joplin
  • Every Picture Tells A Story - Rod Stewart
  • Maggot Brain – Funkadelic
  • Ram - Paul and Linda McCartney
     

1970:

  • Déjà Vu - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
  • All Things Must Pass - George Harrison
  • Abraxas – Santana
  • Let It Be - The Beatles
  • Chicago II - Chicago
  • Sweet Baby James - James Taylor
  • Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
  • After The Gold Rush - Neil Young
  • Cosmo's Factory - Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus - Spirit
  • Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
  • Tumbleweed Connection - Elton John
  • Tea For The Tillerman - Cat Stevens
Chris Spielman - almost had…

Chris Spielman - almost had him

George Webster - a great player 

You’ll encounter many…

You’ll encounter many important decisions and choices in your married life.  Few as important as this:  You can be happy or you can be right.

Definitely miss Moe’s Sports…

Definitely miss Moe’s Sports Shop. 

Gray’s Sports Almanac 

Gray’s Sports Almanac 

Homage to Mike Legg’s goal…

Homage to Mike Legg’s goal coming up!

And for those wild nights -…

And for those wild nights - Apple Dog!

Baby got back!

And front…

Baby got back!

And front too.

 

 

#8

#8

Augmented by the…

Augmented by the sensationalized media build-up language:  “Special ongoing team coverage of the impending major storm.  Make sure that you and your family are fully prepared by watching us on channel ____________.” 

Another perspective worth…

Another perspective worth noting:

All-time rushing leaders/game:

1.  Jim Brown - 104.3

2.  Barry Sanders - 99.8

3.  Terrell Davis - 97.5

4.  Eric Dickerson - 90.8

8.  Billy Sims  - 85.1

Billy Sims was a MAN!

Billy Sims was a MAN!

Along with Calvin Johnson.

Along with Calvin Johnson.

To never get to the Super Bowl for either - a shame.

As a precursor of what was…

As a precursor of what was to come, In his final college season Barry Sanders rushed for 2,628 yards on 344 carries (238.9 yards per game), averaged 7.6 yards per carry, and scored 37 touchdowns. Very few athletes, individually, are worth the price of admission. Barry Sanders was most assuredly one of them.

First class all the way.

First class all the way.

After watching college and…

After watching college and pro football and NOT seeing OPI or DPI being called on numerous plays I have given up trying to figure out what PI really is about four years ago. 

Yes! And some of those…

Yes! And some of those commercials featuring hotties should be considered as false advertising.

Every time…the most…

Every time…the most addictive drug in the world

Bad Case of Banging You

- Bad Case of Banging You

- Addicted to Banging 

Thank you Robert Palmer

- Shut Up and Bang

Thank you Aerosmith and Rihanna 

- The Bang I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage

- Banging With You

- More Bang

- I Second That Bang 

Thank you Smokey: The Poet Laureate of Soul

 

We’ve gone from players…

We’ve gone from players stating (pre-NIL) “We were told to never discuss our salary” to this. 

And I’ll teach you the…

And I’ll teach you the meaning of the word respect.

Or, a new combo: many years…

Or, a new combo: many years ago we had water balloon accuracy contests based on using surgical tubing and a sand pail for the launching mechanism.  Distance was easily 80-100 yards.   There may have been some alcohol involved. 

Underrated role in “The…

Underrated role in “The Rocketeer”. 

I met Coach Moeller back in…

I met Coach Moeller back in 1983 while coaching in the Cleveland area and he visited our school several times while recruiting over the next several years.  He was a man that loved football and a man that others football coaches loved to be around.  
Thank you Coach for all that you did for our sport and for Michigan.
 

 

Deacon Jones was also…

Deacon Jones was also responsible for utilizing and perfecting the head slap, which was subsequently banned by the NFL.