The Curse Returns

Other SI covers from this season: Oklahoma State Ole Miss Penn State

Punch Drunk

The high flying Oregon Ducks with their monumentally hideous uniforms took to national TV last night against Boise State. Unfortunately for the Ducks, it was not a nationally broadcasted Sucker Punch Contest.

Oregon, usually waits until much later in the season to choke, but they wasted no time this season, falling, actually getting handled by Boise State on their equally hideous Blue Home Turf (19-8)

Wishing Boise State well for the season and I am really hoping that the RB Blount gets charged with assault and never sees another NCAA Field again. Just because a player is in a football context, does not make him exempt from the Law, Period.

NCAA Football has Begun!

errg and that was a good video.

And the Hole Just Gets Deeper

Oregon runs Michigan out of their own House.
39-7

What to look forward to.

Multiple injuries, freshman QB and the same impotent coaching staff.

Anyone ever heard of conditioning????

My streak has been Struck (7-1)
Oregon 39 Michigan 7

My Precious Win Streak, At Risk?

A picture to cheer you up

I moved out to the west coast back in the 90's, and after going to the NC Rose Bowl, against Washington St. I made a vow to my Aunt and Uncle that, If I had the money I would fly out to Ann Arbor for one home game per season.

It took me a few years but since 2001 I have traveled home for at least one home game per season. I have also been to a few away games as well as all of the Rose Bowls Michigan has appeared in since 1997/98.

I have a winning streak going. Since 2001 I have not been to a losing game at the Big House. I pick the games somewhat randomly but I usually have a motivation of some sort that pushes me towards one game or another. For instance I picked the PSU game in 2005 because Michigan had not played them since the 27-24 (ot) game at Penn St. in 2002, and I figured that one would be a big game, and it more then lived up to its billing.

This was the game that almost ended my streak. You know the one. 1 second left, one play, Chad Henne to Mario Manningham, very close call and well worth the stress.

I stand today at 7-0 in my annual game visit.

2001 Purdue 24-10
2002 Michigan St. 49-3
2003 Ohio St. (100th Game) 35-21
2004 Northwestern 42-20
2005 Northern Illinois 33-17
and Penn St. 27-25
2006 Wisconsin 27-13
2007 Oregon L 39-7

I picked the Oregon game this season due to the fact that I dragged my rear end to Eugene Oregon, stayed in a flea bag hotel literally feet from the railroad tracks. A train went by just about every hour, so no sleep for me, then to top it off, the #3 Wolverines fall just short of a very big win.

So here It is, Wednesday and I am still feeling the gut punch that App. St. gave every Michigan fan last week, and I am about to jump on a plane and fly to Michigan to see the game on Saturday. Am I a gluten for punishment? or just a never die Michigan fan.

Although I am very sad and mad, I still have faith that the team will come together and do what must be done,

KEEP MY STREAK IN TACT!!! WOOOHOOO GO BLUE!!!

BTW: Michigan fans never die, they just go to Yost Arena and wait until the next fall.

Happy Pictures

The Ducks are coming.

"They aren't fixing to stop playing football at Michigan"
Appalachian State coach Jerry Moore.

Oregon you have been warned.

(Worries me)
Quarterback Dennis Dixon ran for 141 yards, including an 80-yard scoring dash, to lead Oregon a 48-27 victory over Houston on Saturday. Dixon also completed 9 of 15 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns for the Ducks (1-0) in a wild game that included three touchdowns in less than a minute.

Michigan has a less then stellar record against Pac-10 teams. Last win against a Pac-10 team was with a last second Field goal against Washington in 2002. (Brabbs from 44) And before that, the Rose Bowl in 1997 against Washington State.

(Gives me hope)
Houston's Anthony Alridge had 22 carries for 205 yards and a touchdown for the Cougars. Houston scored 27 points.

Yes Oregon has a running QB and a spread Offense, but the Duck's Defense let the Houston RB run for 205 yards. If Hart is healthy I think he could do better then 200 yards on this D.

Am I grasping at straws? I still have shell shock from the bomb dropped at the Big House.

Fans Pick 08 Iowa State Helmet

Todd / Maize and Blue Blog

I am not quite sure what the deal is with the constantly changing unis in NCAA football. A game known for its history, and one of the biggest symbols of that history is the uniform and helmet worn by the teams.

I know Iowa State isn't a historical team such as Harvard, Yale or Notre Dame, but this is getting out of hand.

The ever changing uniform syndrome really gained steam with the Oregon Ducks and there 4,012 different uniform/helmet combos. And every last one of them, hideous.

I really don't think that Iowa State needs a change, I just got used to the last Cyclone helmet, its how I recognize them and that cartoon is kinda cool. The funny thing is, the three new choices are really freaking ugly, just flat out MEH.

I am glad that these teams don't get better with each uniform change, because Oregon would rule the world by now.

Thank God the Wolverines don't have ever changing uniform syndrome.