100 Things Michigan Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

by Angelique Chengelis

Overview

With traditions, records, and Wolverines lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Michigan fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Michigan covers the story behind the Wolverine's winged helmets, the history of the team's colors, the 1997 undefeated and national championship season, and how to properly tailgate in Ann Arbor. This revised edition includes Brady Hoke's first season as head coach in Ann Arbor, featuring quarterback Denard Robinson, and the Wolverines' 2012 Sugar Bowl triumph.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781629376271
Publisher:	Triumph Books
Publication date:	09/24/2019
Series:	100 Things...Fans Should Know Series
Edition description:	Revised edition
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	1,011,445
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Angelique Chengelis is a sportswriter for the Detroit News. Michigan football has been her primary beat since 1992, but she has covered countless sporting events including the Super Bowl, U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Finals, Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, and the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, she now resides in Detroit with her husband, David.

Table of Contents

Foreword Lloyd Carr ix

Acknowledgments xi

1 Bo Schembechler: Legendary Coach 1

2 Michigan Stadium: The Biggest and the Best 4

3 The Story of the Helmet 7

4 The Game: The Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry 10

5 1969: The 10-Year War Begins 14

6 The Game 2006: No. 1 OSU vs. No. 2 Michigan 18

7 Fielding H. Yost: Stadium Builder 21

8 Fritz Crisler: Team Builder 23

9 Jim Harbaugh: From Quarterback to Head Coach 27

10 1997: Perfection and a National Title 31

11 Charles Woodson: Defensive Greatness 34

12 Tom Harmon: Heisman Winner 38

13 Desmond Howard: UM's Second Heisman Winner 41

14 Denard Robinson: Shoelace 43

15 Lloyd Carr: Perfect Season, Outstanding Coach 45

16 The Story of "The Victors" 49

17 The First Michigan Stadium Night Game 52

18 The Game 1973: 10-10 Game, Big Ten Vote 54

19 Michigan Man: What It Means to Those Who Played 57

20 The Story of the M Club Banner 59

21 1902: Michigan Wins Inaugural Rose Bowl 61

22 The Michigan State Rivalry 63

23 The Notre Dame Rivalry 67

24 Bennie Oosterbaan: All-American Athlete 71

25 Julius Franks: The First Black All-American at Michigan 73

26 Benny Friedman and the Forward Pass 75

27 Ron Kramer: Nothing Was Impossible 78

28 Tailgating, Michigan Stadium-Style 80

29 What to Do on Game Day in Ann Arbor 83

30 Gerald Ford: UM's Own 85

31 Brian Griese: Walk-On QB Makes Good 89

32 The Wistert Brothers: A Hall of Fame Family 91

33 The Captains Tradition 93

34 The Little Brown Jug 96

35 The Tradition of the Michigan Stadium Tunnel 99

36 Jake Long: Taken No. 1 in 2008 NFL Draft 101

37 Mike Hart: All-Time Leading Rusher 103

38 2000: The Michigan-Alabama Orange Bowl 106

39 The Game 1997: A Perfect End to the Dream Season 107

40 The 1994 Colorado Game: A Painful Hail Mary 110

41 Bentley Historical Library 112

42 The Story of the Maize and Blue 113

43 The Great Reality of the Fantasy Camp 115

44 Where Is the Michigan Mascot? 118

45 Dan Dierdorf: Finally Playing for Bo 119

46 Anthony Carter: Michigan's No. 1 122

47 Tom Curtis: Career Interception Leader 124

48 Michigan's Retired Numbers 126

49 The Story of the M Ring 128

50 Erick Anderson: The Only Butkus Award Winner 130

51 LaMarr Woodley: The Only Lombardi Award Winner 132

52 Steve Breaston: Return Specialist 134

53 Michigan-Michigan State "Clockgate" 136

54 Anthony Thomas: Michigan's A-Train 139

55 Rick Leach: The First Freshman to Start at QB 141

56 Harbaugh's Satellite Camps and Spring Trips 145

57 Chad Henne: All-Time Leading Passer 147

58 Chris Perry: The Only Doak Walker Award Winner 149

59 Tom Brady: A Tale of Competition and Confidence 151

60 Gary Moeller: The Man Who Followed a Legend 153

61 Wolverines Going Bowling 156

62 Dennis Franklin: Michigan Quarterback 157

63 Reggie McKenzie: Standout Lineman 160

64 Braylon Edwards: Unstoppable Receiver 162

65 The Game 2003: No. 100 165

66 Big Ten Road Trips: A Guide for UM Fans in Columbus 167

67 Michigan's Major Trophy/Award Winners 170

68 Michigan-MSU 2003 172

69 Hackett Lands Harbaugh 174

70 Mark Messner 177

71 Jamie Morris: Talented Tailback 180

72 Bob Ufer: Legendary Radio Voice of UM Football 182

73 Harry Kipke and His Nine Varsity Letters 184

74 The Mad Magicians 186

75 The Game 1950: The Snow Bowl 189

76 Ron Johnson: A Magical Day 190

77 John Navarre: Taking Criticism and Leaving a Legacy 192

78 John Wangler: Just Throwing 195

79 The 1970 Rose Bowl and Bo's Heart Attack 197

80 Bo Finally Wins the Rose Bowl 199

81 Michigan-Notre Dame 1978: Rivalry Rekindled 202

82 The 1,000^th Game: Michigan vs. Minnesota 204

83 Warde Manuel: Athletic Director and Michigan Man 206

84 Rich Rodriguez: First Hire outside of the "Bo" Lineage 208

85 The Jordan Brand 210

86 Michigan-Minnesota 2003: The Fourth-Quarter Comeback 212

87 1995 Pigskin Classic: A 17-Point Late Comeback 214

88 The 1948 National Title 216

89 The First Game Ever 219

90 Jim Brandstatter: Player, Analyst, Show Host 221

91 Bob Chappuis: War Vet, UM Star 223

92 The Upsetting App State Upset of 2007 225

93 Be Part of the M Club 227

94 The Incredible Michigan Band 228

95 Jon Jansen: Two-Time Captain 231

96 UM-Texas Rose Bowl 2005 233

97 Rose Bowl 1989: Michigan-USC, Bo's Last Game 236

98 Rose Bowl 1993: Wheatley a Star 238

99 Forest Evashevski: Crisler's Greatest QB 240

100 Win over Notre Dame in 1986 242

Editorial Reviews

Fans of the Wolverines aren't accustomed to losing. Over their long history, Michigan's football teams have won over 70 percent of their games, an enviable record in this intensely competitive sport. This entry in Triumph's popular 100 Things series will help prepare loyal students and alumni for the excitement ahead.