The 2014 Winter Classic will be a "home game" for the Detroit Red Wings. They'll take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, the most valuable franchise in all of hockey in an all original six showdown. It will be held at Michigan Stadium, home of UM Wolverines college football. Like I wrote around the New Year, the Wings are the natural next host for the event, and THE BIG HOUSE would … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Classic: Wings vs. Leafs preview
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Michigan Stadium, Red Wings Should Host Next NHL Winter Classic
How has "Hockeytown U.S.A." never hosted a NHL Winter Classic? The Detroit Red Wings are one of the game's most legendary brands and franchises. With the exception of the Montreal Canadiens, no team has a richer history and more iconic logo on their sweater. Of course, Montreal hasn't hosted the game either, but first things first. The Wings have the perfect venue with a … [Read more...] about Michigan Stadium, Red Wings Should Host Next NHL Winter Classic
Michigan Wolverines Night Game Parachuters! (Videos)
Saturday night’s attendance in the Big House: 114,804, a new record for college football. Population of Ann Arbor, Michigan: 113,934. The first night game in the 133 year history of UM football, and it drew the biggest crowd ever. And what a show they saw. Wolverines 35, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31. In a finish that was so fantastic, you would doubt its believability if you … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Night Game Parachuters! (Videos)
Michigan Wolverines 35, Notre Dame Fighting 31: INSTANT CLASSIC and Rapid Reaction
Tonight's attendance in the Big House: 114,804, a new record for college football. Population of Ann Arbor, Michigan: 113,934. The first night game in the 133 year history of UM football, and it drew the biggest crowd ever. And what a show they saw. Wolverines 35, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31. In a finish that was so fantastic, you would doubt its believability if you saw … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines 35, Notre Dame Fighting 31: INSTANT CLASSIC and Rapid Reaction
Notre Dame vs. Michigan: Brutally Honest Game Preview
ESPN College Football Game Day will make a return trip to Ann Arbor for the first time since the 2007 season as the Michigan Wolverines host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the “Under the Lights” matchup kicking off at 8 p.m. EDT and will be televised on ESPN. That's right the first night game in the 133 year history of UM football. Have to quote Kanye West and Rihanna here: … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Michigan: Brutally Honest Game Preview
#16 Notre Dame Loses Long and Bizarre Opener to South Florida
Murphy's law is an epigram typically stated as: "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." And it pretty much summed up the season opener for the #16 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, as they dropped a 23-20 decision to the South Florida Bulls. USF came in ten point underdogs, despite being a Big East conference favorite by many college football experts. I guess it's fitting that … [Read more...] about #16 Notre Dame Loses Long and Bizarre Opener to South Florida
(Update) Notre Dame, Michigan Home Openers Delayed by Electrical Storms
"Thunderstruck" may be the Chicago White Sox theme song, but it applies to both the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Michigan Wolverines today. Both of the very storied national college football programs saw their home openers delayed by severe storms and dangerous lightning. As I write this from inside the Notre Dame press box (which I'm pretty sure is the safest place to … [Read more...] about (Update) Notre Dame, Michigan Home Openers Delayed by Electrical Storms
Now you can get Married at the University of Michigan’s BIG HOUSE
The University of Michigan's "Big House" officially known as Michigan Stadium, has had a huge couple of years. They renovated, added seats/lights. The home of the Wolverines is hosting their first ever night game versus Notre Dame in a couple months. And of course the UM needs to pay for all this. And that's where you the maize and blue fan comes in. Want to have a corporate … [Read more...] about Now you can get Married at the University of Michigan’s BIG HOUSE
Notre Dame to Play Michigan in Big House’s 1st Ever Night Game
ESPN announced Thursday the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Michigan Wolverines contest on September 10 at Michigan Stadium will be telecast in primetime on ESPN, 8 p.m. (ET) kickoff. This marks the first-ever night contest in Michigan Stadium. The game will not appear on ABC due to the NASCAR Sprint Cup series, which will be broadcast live at 7:30 p.m. (ET). … [Read more...] about Notre Dame to Play Michigan in Big House’s 1st Ever Night Game
Rosters for Michigan Wolverines Alumni Flag Football Game
The University of Michigan Wolverines announced the teams for the third annual alumni flag football game; which precedes the Mott Spring Game at Michigan Stadium Saturday. The Victors Classic alumni game will begin at 10 a.m. and features over 85 players from five different decades of Michigan football. Following are the two tentative team rosters for the game: … [Read more...] about Rosters for Michigan Wolverines Alumni Flag Football Game