Eastside Member Username: Eastside
Post Number: 970 Registered: 01-2005
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:09 pm: | |
just heard |
Patrick Member Username: Patrick
Post Number: 3669 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:12 pm: | |
damn |
Aiw
Member Username: Aiw
Post Number: 6004 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:14 pm: | |
Bo knows death. |
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa
Post Number: 1244 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:15 pm: | |
Well, that's pretty damn crass. |
Dday Member Username: Dday
Post Number: 860 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:15 pm: | |
How about a reference like where the hell you heard this from.... Latest as I have seen is that he is HOSPITALIZED in critical condition (Message edited by D-Day on November 17, 2006) |
Eastside Member Username: Eastside
Post Number: 971 Registered: 01-2005
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:16 pm: | |
http://www.wxyztv.com/wxyz/nw_ local_news/article/0,2132,WXYZ _15924_5151291,00.html |
Dday Member Username: Dday
Post Number: 861 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:17 pm: | |
Thank you |
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa
Post Number: 1245 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:17 pm: | |
Damn, this place really can get into a fight about anything... Let's hope UofM wins one for the Schem. |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 1958 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:18 pm: | |
Nope Dday, he is correct. Saw it both on DYes and that other place with warm Sander's chocolate sauce. What other sources do you need? |
Aiw
Member Username: Aiw
Post Number: 6005 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:22 pm: | |
Great timing, now the networks can play up the emotional angle for the big game. I can see the cheesy, sappy intro now... Thank god he didn't wait till Sunday to croak out. The Tigers have lost their greatest ever executive... I didn't loose schitt... |
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa
Post Number: 1246 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:25 pm: | |
quote:I didn't loose schitt...
Then how do you explain all that verbal diarrhea in that post? |
Detroit313 Member Username: Detroit313
Post Number: 250 Registered: 02-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:25 pm: | |
That blows!!!R.I.P. Bo.313 |
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 2214 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:27 pm: | |
WTF, Aiw? Bo had a controversial moment or two but damn did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed or something? |
Hit24sqft Member Username: Hit24sqft
Post Number: 39 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:31 pm: | |
bo jackson ? he was pretty young |
Aiw
Member Username: Aiw
Post Number: 6006 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:37 pm: | |
Naw... I just find the media frenzy strange. They will hype up the Michigan Ohio game up even more now. How the Wolverines will win one for Bo. Meanwhile most of the players on the team were infants when Bo roamed the sidelines. So to them Bo Shembeckler isn't anyone important. The college/univeristy rooting is one of the biggest cultural differences between Canada & the USA. No one I know roots for/supoports Canadian college sports. You do your time at the school and graduate. The link/affinty to your old school doesn't exist over here, so I watch the frenzy with an outsiders eye. As for the "I didn't lose schitt" quote. That's just a gem from another longtime forumer that I couldn't help but share, I knew it would rile some of you up, and others would remember our friends use. |
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa
Post Number: 1247 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:42 pm: | |
Instead you just ended up referring to diarrhea... Probably not the effect you were going for. |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 1959 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:44 pm: | |
quote:Instead you just ended up referring to diarrhea...
I doubt anybody has gotten it yet, Susanarosa. |
Itsjeff
Member Username: Itsjeff
Post Number: 7133 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:45 pm: | |
They should have a public memorial for Bo at Comerica Park. I'd go, just to watch the casket spin round and round. |
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell
Post Number: 3309 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:48 pm: | |
Wow, what a big event just before college football's biggest rivalry 'Game of the Century' [This one and the Last One!]. Will this give Michigan the extra "Win it for the Bo" incentive or will it shake them? Since most of these players were tots when Bo last coached, I'm not sure there will be that much impact, but Bo's passing will certainly trump the already huge hype around the contest. RIP Bo! and GO BLUE! |
Yvette248 Member Username: Yvette248
Post Number: 153 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:53 pm: | |
Sad, sad news. |
Kenp Member Username: Kenp
Post Number: 130 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:53 pm: | |
who ever AIW is please get some class. This big game tomorrow would never be as big if it wasnt for Bo. He was who built back UM football and God bless his cotton pickin maize & blue heart. |
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit
Post Number: 923 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 12:57 pm: | |
I sense messages of....elevating him to sainthood on this forum coming soon RIP |
Citylover Member Username: Citylover
Post Number: 1872 Registered: 07-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:02 pm: | |
Aiw, what is your point? That Canada is different? Guess what we don't fucking care. I am not some worshipper at the alter of Bo, but a legend in our area has passed and you only look bad when you say dumb things_ if you don't care don't say anything |
Bobj Member Username: Bobj
Post Number: 1448 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:04 pm: | |
Rest in peace! |
Manrooter Member Username: Manrooter
Post Number: 440 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:07 pm: | |
Careful, guys. I once criticized AIW and he changed my screen name from "Ilovewomen" |
Jonnyinlaguna Member Username: Jonnyinlaguna
Post Number: 15 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:09 pm: | |
As a U of M graduate this is very sad news. |
Rusty Member Username: Rusty
Post Number: 428 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:12 pm: | |
I bet the first thing he does is storm into God's office, demanding answers for the debacle in 1973. |
Fnemecek
Member Username: Fnemecek
Post Number: 2091 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:19 pm: | |
LOL, Rusty. |
Aiw
Member Username: Aiw
Post Number: 6007 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:19 pm: | |
CL, what makes him a legend? Because he coached college children in football for 20 years, 20 years ago? |
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway
Post Number: 988 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:24 pm: | |
This is a sad, sad day. Bo has been the face of the University of Michigan for decades. He was a tough man and a helluva leader with a heart of gold and an engaging personality. Millions of people are mourning him right now, and that says a lot about Bo Schembechler. A great, great man. As far as the players not being impacted, you couldn't possibly be anymore wrong. Bo still has an office at Schembechler Hall and regularly attended practice. He has remained a very visible and powerful presence at the University, and everybody knew him. Nothing is more important at Michigan than tradition, and Bo embodied Michigan's winning tradition. He brought it back to life and made it what it is today. I can't imagine a Michigan player not having met Bo, let alone not knowing him and what he means to the University and its football program. This might prove to be his last great act of motivation. (Message edited by E_hemingway on November 17, 2006) |
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 1960 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:25 pm: | |
quote:what makes him a legend?
What makes most of that ugly-ass mid century Windsor "architecture" worthy of being in pictures? |
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku
Post Number: 939 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:25 pm: | |
Bo was still the athletic director and I'm sure he hung around those sidelines in practice. Those players knew him |
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit
Post Number: 925 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:29 pm: | |
^ lol @ Dabirch lol.... |
Burnsie Member Username: Burnsie
Post Number: 746 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:29 pm: | |
AIW-- Because he led UM to 13 Big 10 championships. Because in his total 27-year career (including time at Miami University), he never had a losing season. Because at the time he retired, he was the winningest coach in Division I football history. And all of that takes a hell of a lot of work and talent. I've never been a UM fan, but I respect Bo's achievements and he was definitely a legend. |
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul
Post Number: 46 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:30 pm: | |
Aiw said, "The college/univeristy rooting is one of the biggest cultural differences between Canada & the USA. No one I know roots for/supoports Canadian college sports. You do your time at the school and graduate. The link/affinty to your old school doesn't exist over here, so I watch the frenzy with an outsiders eye." The reason that Canadians don't root for college sports is because all of their athletes come to the states as Canada schools don't offer scholarships for athletics. Therefore, they have nothing to cheer for up there in the cold north. |
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup
Post Number: 1478 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:32 pm: | |
Bo had an office for life in the athletic department but he was not on staff. Yes, the players knew him. |
Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 344 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:34 pm: | |
AIW Do this thread a favor and stop posting please. If you were any sort of Detroit buff you'd know that the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, located within Cobo, has a spot for Bo, hence yes, he is a legend. His overall coaching record is something close to 240 wins and 65 losses. Lets see you coach a Grey Cup team like that. A man dies and you insult him, what the hell is the matter with you? |
Jonnyinlaguna Member Username: Jonnyinlaguna
Post Number: 16 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:44 pm: | |
I think everyone on this forum needs to cut AIW a little slack. AIW is Canadian which makes him less intelligent then most people. The fact that he is not very smart makes him a perfect moderator for this website. |
Bongman Member Username: Bongman
Post Number: 1343 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:47 pm: | |
Not a U-M fan, so his part in firing Ernie Harwell, and the total crap he said after stands out more in in my mind. However... RIP |
Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 345 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:47 pm: | |
banished in 5, 4, 3, 2, .... |
Citylover Member Username: Citylover
Post Number: 1873 Registered: 07-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:52 pm: | |
It aint for you to decide what makes a legend AIW.He IS a legend in Michigan.The point I made is a simple one and easy to understand you look bad when you say dumb things.If you don't think he is a legend or deserves the accolades he is getting keep your mouth shut. |
Big_daddy Member Username: Big_daddy
Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 1:55 pm: | |
Graduated from UM in '85. Went to many games. Love Meeechigan football. Let's rename Michigan Stadium to "Schembechler Field at Michigan Stadium". Keeps the "Michigan Stadium" name for the purist, but honors a legend. Bo will live on! |
65memories Member Username: 65memories
Post Number: 309 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 2:07 pm: | |
No matter whether you liked Bo or disliked Bo, he was a legend. And the fact that today's players were tots when he coached is insignificant. They all know who Bo Schembechler is. And he's been an on-the-field presence since he left U of M...He's at a lot of practices and has talked to numerous teams, including this years. |
Itsjeff
Member Username: Itsjeff
Post Number: 7134 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 2:07 pm: | |
When Don Cherry dies, you all can be mean. |
Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 346 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 2:16 pm: | |
Who's that? Did he play for the Argonauts? |
Hit24sqft Member Username: Hit24sqft
Post Number: 40 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 2:22 pm: | |
Oh - that "Bo". I thought you all meant Bo Jackson or Bo Derek, or even Bo Diddly. Frankly, I thought Bo Schembechler had been dead for years. |
Aiw
Member Username: Aiw
Post Number: 6009 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 2:56 pm: | |
quote:AIW-- Because he led UM to 13 Big 10 championships. Because in his total 27-year career (including time at Miami University), he never had a losing season. Because at the time he retired, he was the winningest coach in Division I football history. And all of that takes a hell of a lot of work and talent. I've never been a UM fan, but I respect Bo's achievements and he was definitely a legend.
Burnsie, thanks for the answer. 27 years without a losing season is an accomplishment. Bussy, the Grey Cup isn't really my bag either. I was just trying to figure out what's with all the hero worshiping. |
Aiw
Member Username: Aiw
Post Number: 6010 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 3:08 pm: | |
Dabirch:
quote:What makes most of that ugly-ass mid century Windsor "architecture" worthy of being in pictures?
I'm not sure, but there are people who like it. It's subjective like some artwork. You either like it or want to smash it with a bulldozer. I get paid from it, so I have a soft spot for it. |
Bussey Member Username: Bussey
Post Number: 347 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 3:24 pm: | |
Why do you worship banal Canadian Architecure, and how/who/WHY do you get paid for it? Are you the Lewis Mumford of Windsor; I didn't know they had such a critic scene. |
Dougw Member Username: Dougw
Post Number: 1426 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 5:40 pm: | |
It is remarkable that he died on the eve of one of the biggest Michigan-Ohio State games of all time, given all of his history with the Schembechler/Woody Hayes rivalry. I'm not a U-M football historian, but has there ever been a Michigan-Ohio State game in the past where the two teams were rated #1 and #2 in the country? |
Michmeister Member Username: Michmeister
Post Number: 9 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 5:44 pm: | |
Like I told my brother,I can picture him sitting on a cloud with Woody Hayes trying to outcoach each other with Bob Ufer calling the big game tomorrow. By the way, the coach from "the state down there" is also a legend we need to mention now, in this time of reminiscing. |
Andyguard73 Member Username: Andyguard73
Post Number: 157 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 5:56 pm: | |
DougW, no its never happened. This is, however, the third time they've met unbeaten and untied. Both times actually came during the ten year war. Ohio State won the one, and the other came as #4 Michigan tied #1 Ohio State. Back then the athletic directors for the conference put it to a vote, and Ohio State was picked to go to the Rose Bowl, and Michigan stayed home for the holidays. It was something Bo probably never forgave the AD's for. |
Dbt Member Username: Dbt
Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 6:11 pm: | |
This is God's way of saying he doesn't want OSU to win. |
Hit24sqft Member Username: Hit24sqft
Post Number: 45 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 6:14 pm: | |
"This is God's way of saying he doesn't want OSU to win." >>I seriously doubt if God cares. |
Dbt Member Username: Dbt
Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 6:29 pm: | |
quote:"This is God's way of saying he doesn't want OSU to win." >>I seriously doubt if God cares.
And that is your way of telling us that you don't have a sense of humor. |
Hit24sqft Member Username: Hit24sqft
Post Number: 47 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 6:31 pm: | |
not at all |
The_rock Member Username: The_rock
Post Number: 1419 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 7:06 pm: | |
I met this good man just one time, and that was in the late 80's when I happened to be in AA for a pretrial conference, finished early and went over to Schembechler Hall and there he was. The man himself! I purposely had brought my 1960 Michigan-Ohio State football program with me which I had saved all these years, and Bo was kind enough to sign it on the front cover. In fact he was really fascinated in seeing this old program as on page 8 is a picture of him when he was then the tackles' coach for OSU under Woody Hayes, then he went to page 14 and looked at a picture of Gary Moeller who was then an OSU guard ( and I believe was elected Captain of the Buckeyes that year) and who went on to be head football coach at Michigan. Then we looked at page 34 and there was Michigan end, Bill Freehan who went on to be a catcher for the Tigers. He could recall different stories about many of the former OSU players, and this was some 25 years or so after they had graduated. Quite nostalgic and yet quite a unique experience for me. I really enjoyed that day and meeting this man. Yes,No doubt about it. Bo is a legend. |
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell
Post Number: 3311 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 9:48 pm: | |
Nice story Rock. Like'em or hate'm Ohio has produced some great coaches -- Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler, Gary Moeller, and Jim Tressel. |
Andysrc Member Username: Andysrc
Post Number: 134 Registered: 07-2005
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 10:02 pm: | |
They don't call Miami University the Cradle of Coaches for nothing. All of those men spent time at Miami in one capacity or another over the years. Bo will certainly be missed. |
Nellonfury Member Username: Nellonfury
Post Number: 196 Registered: 03-2005
| Posted on Friday, November 17, 2006 - 11:38 pm: | |
A sad day in our state. R.I.P.Bo. |
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 4010 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 1:57 am: | |
Bo will be missed. An era has passed with him. I only hope that the team does well and plays their best in memory of such a University of Michigan icon. Win one for Bo. |
Wolverine Member Username: Wolverine
Post Number: 240 Registered: 04-2004
| Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 3:50 am: | |
Here is the official email sent out to everyone at U of M regarding Bo's death: A part of the University of Michigan died today with the untimely passing of Bo Schembechler. Few people exceed their reputations. Bo was the exception. He was forever dedicated to Michigan, to our students, our alumni and our fans. His contributions on the athletic field are legendary. Yet Bo's impact at Michigan goes well beyond the hash marks of Michigan Stadium, and we should always remember the depth of his contributions to a university he loved. Bo was a teacher and a mentor. He was a benefactor who believed in the promise of cancer research at Michigan. And as he showed us just this semester, he was a student eager to learn. He loved the life and vitality of a university, and he contributed mightily to the culture and traditions of the University of Michigan. Bo believed learning and excellence went hand-in-hand. He helped to shape the lives of generations of U-M students, and that is a timeless tribute to the dedication he showed our university. "Leadership" is part of the Michigan lexicon. Bo helped to make this so, both on and off the field. Never again will we know the likes of Bo Schembechler. And while we are saddened and stunned by his death, we are also filled with the gratitude that comes with warm memories. As individuals and as a university community, we enjoyed the privilege of knowing Bo and benefiting from his irrepressible personality and loyalty. He made Michigan a better university. Mary Sue Coleman President |
Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior
Post Number: 3096 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 6:35 am: | |
Bayete Bo Schembechler..... Go Blue! In Old Ann Arbor town there are men of great renown; they are ever out to fight and win the game! On the court or on the field there's a will to never yield and to bring our Alma Mater ev'ry fame. Here's a university whose name will ever be the greatest and the fairest in the land. And we praise her far and near with our voices strong and clear, For we know wherever we go that none with her may stand. Go Blue! Let's go, Blue! We're here to cheer for you! Go Blue! Let's go, Blue! No matter what the others have got, they'll never come up to you. Go Blue! Let's Go Blue! We're here to see you through. M.I.C.H.I.G.A.N. Michigan, Go Blue! Go Blue! Let's go, Blue! We're here to cheer for you Go Blue! Let's go, Blue! No matter what the others have got, they'll never come up to you. Go Blue! Let's go, Blue! We're here to see you through. M.I.C.H.I.G.A.N. Michigan Go Blue! |
Ravine Member Username: Ravine
Post Number: 417 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Saturday, November 18, 2006 - 5:00 pm: | |
Participating in, or even sitting still for, the firing of Ernie Harwell is more than enough to cause me to consider Schembechler to be something that most of the rest of you don't want to hear me call him. |
Mauser765 Member Username: Mauser765
Post Number: 1242 Registered: 01-2004
| Posted on Monday, November 20, 2006 - 6:36 am: | |
Yeah, I dont know who this Shemp Boletter was, but get the hell off my television already !! |
Pam Member Username: Pam
Post Number: 678 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 7:23 am: | |
quote:Yeah, I dont know who this Shemp Boletter was, but get the hell off my television already !!
He's still on! Memorial service to be broadcast today. http://www.detnow.com/wxyz/nw_ local_news/article/0,2132,WXYZ _15924_5154299,00.html |
Itsjeff
Member Username: Itsjeff
Post Number: 7143 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 8:34 am: | |
Bo has died, hallelujah Bo has risen, hallelujah Bo will come again, hallelujah, hallelujah. |
Mr_onion Member Username: Mr_onion
Post Number: 183 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 1:17 am: | |
BO did NOT Fire Ernie Harwell,, In Bo's Own words. He offered Ernie the highest salary ever in his career,, Ernie Harwell fired himself,, BO DON'T lie,,, he is a man of his words,, SO Stop with he fired Ernie Harwell Crap. RIP BO. |
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 2228 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 1:43 am: | |
the west side of Michigan stadium was full today during the lively (yes, lively) three hour memorial. It was great to see at least 20,000 there in the cold, including probably a thousand former players and football friends of Bo. There were several great speakers, including Dan Dierdorf, who also spoke at the Diag vigil Friday night. Jamie Morris gave some great reflections, among others, and Lloyd Carr himself had heartfelt remarks. According to Lloyd, Bo will be cheering for Notre Dame for the first time this Saturday. |