Big sigh or relief.........

[dblref]

Originally Posted by gordon30307

To quote the Judge from My Cousin Vinny. "whats a Ute" The latest victim? No make that victimizer of Michigan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pretty funny. Maybe they should have scheduled Appy State.

Couldn't schedule Appy State. They were too busy being violated by LSU.

[JRutledge]

869 Total Wins
11 National Championships
42 Big Ten Titles (more than anyone)
3 Heisman Trophy Winners.

And I believe Michigan had not lost two games on opening day since 1951-1952.

And I cannot think of the last time Michigan has not been in a bowl game (longest running current streak in the country BTW) and I recall a team from Florida got beat last January by the same team we are talking about (SEC Team right).

I will take two loses any day and have that history.

Peace

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

869 Total Wins
11 National Championships
42 Big Ten Titles (more than anyone)
3 Heisman Trophy Winners.

And I believe Michigan had not lost two games on opening day since 1951-1952.

And I cannot think of the last time Michigan has not been in a bowl game (longest running current streak in the country BTW) and I recall a team from Florida got beat last January by the same team we are talking about (SEC Team right).

I will take two loses any day and have that history.

Peace

While this meant something at one point, it doesn't anymore. Bowl games are for revenue only. With the number of bowl games out there, being selected to a bowl game has lost it's hoopla. Unless it's for the NC of course. I might even say that the Rose, Fiesta, Tostitos - you know, the "big 4 (5?)" games are worthy, but that's it - but even those are less worthy.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

While this meant something at one point, it doesn't anymore. Bowl games are for revenue only. With the number of bowl games out there, being selected to a bowl game has lost it's hoopla. Unless it's for the NC of course. I might even say that the Rose, Fiesta, Tostitos - you know, the "big 4 (5?)" games are worthy, but that's it - but even those are less worthy.

Let me say this, Michigan does not play in a lot of "Wheateater Poinsettia Bowl" games. They mostly play on January 1 or later.

Once again, I will take the history and tradition of Michigan than anyone else in the Big Ten or even recent history of Ohio State. At least Michigan can beat SEC teams on a regular basis in bowl games. When this happens to many other teams across the country no one cares. In 1999 and 2000 the great USC did not even go to bowl games before their big run at National Championships. I would rather go to bowls and qualify for bowl games, then have a winless season like Illinois did just a few years ago.

Peace

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I would rather go to bowls and qualify for bowl games, then have a winless season like Illinois did just a few years ago.

Um...when did Illinois go winless?

(I'm assuming U of M doesn't offer math classes? )

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Um...when did Illinois go winless?

(I'm assuming U of M doesn't offer math classes? )

1997 0-11
And winless in the Big Ten in 2003 and 2005 both years 0-8.

Now when did Illinois win a National Championship in either Basketball or Football?

"Do you know, do you know, do you know?"--Mars Blackman

Peace

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

1997 0-11
And winless in the Big Ten in 2003 and 2005 both years 0-8.

Now when did Illinois win a National Championship in either Basketball or Football?

"Do you know, do you know, do you know?"--Mars Blackman

Peace

1914, 1919, 1923, 1927, 1951

All of which are more recent than the last Cubs WS championship.

Am I helping, Jim?

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

1997 0-11

Oh, yea, forgot about that. I try to black out unpleasant memories. Never mind.

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Now when did Illinois win a National Championship in either Basketball or Football?

"Do you know, do you know, do you know?"--Mars Blackman

"I do! I do! I do!"--M&M Guy

National championships, football: 4 times. There was also 1951, but the school doesn't recognize that year, for some reason.

Big Ten championships, football: 15 times.

National championships, basketball: 1 time.

NCAA Final Four, basketball: 5 times.

Big Ten championships, basketball: 17 times.

Big Ten Tournament championships: 2 times.

Why do you ask?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Um...when did Illinois go winless?

(I'm assuming U of M doesn't offer math classes? )

Conference schedule winless seasons: 1896, 1899, 1905, 1954, 1961, 1969, 1978, 1997, 2003, 2005
Overall winless seasons: 1961, 1969, 1997

Just helping.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

While this meant something at one point, it doesn't anymore. Bowl games are for revenue only. With the number of bowl games out there, being selected to a bowl game has lost it's hoopla.

What? Phshaw! Here in DC we are looking forward to the inaugural "Congressional Bowl!" Scheduled to be held annually starting hopefully this Dec between one of the Service Academies and a TBD opponent. THIS is going to be one of the biggies!

Anyone recommend a sponsor? (C'mon, I know you guys can come up with some good ones!)

[Lcubed48]

Originally Posted by grunewar

What? Phshaw! Here in DC we are looking forward to the inaugural "Congressional Bowl!" Scheduled to be held annually starting hopefully this Dec between one of the Service Academies and a TBD opponent. THIS is going to be one of the biggies!

Anyone recommend a sponsor? (C'mon, I know you guys can come up with some good ones!)

OK, I'll get it started. How about if our two major political parties share the sponsorship. The RNC / DNC BOWL !!!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Every call would be appealed all the way to the Supreme Court! Plus, depending on who wins the election in November, the TBD opponent could be Al-O'Bama.

Fixed it for you. It would be great to have an Irishman in the White House.