(from our trip 9/25-9/26)
4. Where in the hand are you? Want to impress a Michigander? Ask where in the hand they are from. I personally don't have a grasp of Michigan geography and though I randomly knew about the hand trick, thanks to my friend Kelly, the one time I was asked where in the hand (by a non-Michigander clearly) where Ann Arbor was, I could only give a blank stare and plead ignorance.
3. They call the University of Michigan stadium, "The Big House," but in my personal opinion, they should change the name to "The Averagely Large Stadium with the Most Uncomfortable Seating in America". Seriously! The bench seating is clearly designed for people who weigh approximately 75-lbs and have freakishly short legs. On the bright side, though, the stadium did make for a great family snapshot!
2. Sure the campus is absolutely beautiful, but a little campus trash clean-up would go a long way in improving its appearance to outsiders. I've been on a lot of college campuses in my life, but I have never, ever seen so much trash strewn everywhere as there on the University of Michigan campus. Wadded under bushes, along the curb....off and on campus....it was unsightly and clearly more than just a game day phenomena.
1. University of Michigan totally shut down our football team. There's nothing like sitting there completely decked out in your enemy gear, being surrounded by the home crowd, and having absolutely nothing to cheer about for an entire game!
Things NOT to complain about:
The weather---it was absolutely perfect the whole time we were there!
The company---The Michigan fans were gracious and kind to us (most of them anyway) and we had plenty of company in our misery.
Go Cougars!
5. Better stop at the bank (or get out your EZ pass) before driving to Michigan. The shortest way, by far, to get from DC to Michigan has toll roads galore.
4. Where in the hand are you? Want to impress a Michigander? Ask where in the hand they are from. I personally don't have a grasp of Michigan geography and though I randomly knew about the hand trick, thanks to my friend Kelly, the one time I was asked where in the hand (by a non-Michigander clearly) where Ann Arbor was, I could only give a blank stare and plead ignorance.
2. Sure the campus is absolutely beautiful, but a little campus trash clean-up would go a long way in improving its appearance to outsiders. I've been on a lot of college campuses in my life, but I have never, ever seen so much trash strewn everywhere as there on the University of Michigan campus. Wadded under bushes, along the curb....off and on campus....it was unsightly and clearly more than just a game day phenomena.
Michigan-31 / BYU-0
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Things NOT to complain about:
The weather---it was absolutely perfect the whole time we were there!
The company---The Michigan fans were gracious and kind to us (most of them anyway) and we had plenty of company in our misery.
Not only did we run into the M, H, P, and N families from our ward/stake, but my brother Peter and nephew Davin came with us in our car, AND my dad and brother, Nate, flew in for the occasion!
Though it didn't exactly turn out to be the grand weekend we'd planned...
It was great to spend time together as a family.
And since it was Ellie and Davin's first time to Michigan (and meeting a BYU football player), we will still call it a success!
Go Cougars!
I was surprised that you all were not able to will BYU to score at least one touchdown. I mean, Emma totally has telekinetic powers that she could have used. Gosh.
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