When the Cupcake Bites Back
Dr. X posts this from the Ohio State Alumnae Club of Palo Alto:
"After losing the most important game in the history of the school last year, and in so doing failing to honor the memory of their recently-deceased coach Bo Schembechler, you could see how Michigan's football program might have lost a little momentum coming into this season.
"They may have had that in mind when they put the schedule together. They decided to open at home against a relatively weak opponent - er, a very weak opponent - that is, an opponent that does not play Division I-A football.
"That is correct. The #5 ranked Michigan Wolverines - America's winningest college team, playing in the largest stadium (capacity: 109,000) - opened their season against the unranked Division I-AA Mountaineers of Appalachian State University.
"And lost.
"This is momentous. It was the first time in history a Division I-AA team had beaten a school ranked in the top 25. For those of you who are not up-to-date on American college football - and trust me, there's no reason to be - the World Cup equivalent would be Estonia taking down Brazil.
"The Detroit Free Press reports that the Wolverines' season is essentially over, and demands the head of the Head Coach. The New York Times is at Appalachian State University for reaction (here). The Ann Arbor News fan reaction story is here (don't miss the part about the seven year old boy whose heart was broken at his first Michigan game). The ESPN in-depth analysis is here. The Youtube taunting is here.
"Reminds me of something Wilt Chamberlain once said - 'no one roots for Goliath.' There is some truth to that. The Michigan football dorm, with its capuccino makers, and massage beds, and cheerleaders on speed-dial, must be a sad and lonely place right now. As I reflect on it, I realize I am unable to form even the remotest twinge of sympathy for Michigan. They scheduled a cupcake, and the cupcake kicked their ass."
posted by Latouche at Large at 12:21 AM
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Now for a cheer they are here, triumphant!
Here they come with banners flying,
In stalwart step they're nighing,
With shouts of vict'ry crying,
We hurrah, hurrah, we greet you now, Hail!
Far we their praises sing
For the glory and fame they've brought us
Loud let the bells them ring
For here they come with banners flying
Far we their praises tell
For the glory and fame they've brought us
Loud let the bells them ring
For here they come with banners flying
Here they come, Hurrah!
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan
The leaders and best!
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
The champions of the West!
We cheer them again
We cheer and cheer again
For Michigan, we cheer for Michigan
We cheer with might and main
We cheer, cheer, cheer
With might and main we cheer!
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
The champions of the West!
"The Yellow and Blue"
Sing to the colors that float in the light;
Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!
Yellow the stars as they ride through the night
And reel in a rollicking crew;
Yellow the field where ripens the grain
And yellow the moon on the harvest wain;
Hail!
Hail to the colors that float in the light
Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!
Blue are the billows that bow to the sun
When yellow-robed morning is due.
Blue are the curtains that evening has spun
The slumbers of Phoebus to woo;
Blue are the blossoms to memory dear
And blue is the sapphire and gleams like a tear;
Hail!
Hail to the ribbons that nature has spun;
Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!
Here's to the college whose colors we wear,
Here's to the hearts that are true!
Here's to the maid of the golden hair,
And eyes that are brimming with blue!
Garlands of bluebells and maize intertwine,
And hearts that are true and voices combine;
Hail!
Hail to the college whose colors we wear;
Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!
I love the guy in the front holding the Kleenex!
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