Sidebar

Bo Schembechler Dies on eve of big Game, collapses, dies at 77 (merged)

D

deliveryman35

Hall of Fame
Jul 26, 2003
13,001
1,198
287
57
Gadsden, AL
Re: Schembechler collapses, dies at 77

wow...what a coincidence right before the big game tomorrow...wonder if he and woody hayes will be watching together...
 
Last edited:
B

Boclive

All-American
Sep 6, 2002
3,131
0
0
68
Re: Schembechler collapses, dies at 77

A Big-10 icon. My condolences to his family and the Wolverine Nation.
 
K

krut

New Member
Sep 22, 2006
22
0
0
Re: Schembechler collapses, dies at 77

deliveryman35 said:
wow...what a coincidence right before the big game tomorrow...wonder if he and woody hayes will be watching together...
Click to expand...
I'm pretty sure they'd have to be in the same place to do that.
 
C

Crimson323

All-SEC
Dec 6, 2005
1,634
0
0
40
All Over
Re: Schembechler collapses, dies at 77

May God bless him. I'll say a prayer for those who survive him. He was a great man. I wonder how this effects the moral of the Wolverines Nation and players?

The first thing that came to mind was the heart attack he had in the 1970's before the Rose Bowl.

He will be missed. I wish he could have been alive to enjoy tomorrow's game. This is a real heartbreaker.
 
Last edited:
D

drfrankfree

Scout Team
Aug 1, 2006
114
0
35
Re: Schembechler collapses, dies at 77

I can remember Coach Schembechler from my childhood. I am sad to see another icon of CFB pass. What a first class guy. My sympathies to the Wolverine Nation. Hope they win one tomorrow for Coach.
 
C

Crimson323

All-SEC
Dec 6, 2005
1,634
0
0
40
All Over
Re: Schembechler collapses, dies at 77

deliveryman35 said:
wow...what a coincidence right before the big game tomorrow...wonder if he and woody hayes will be watching together...
Click to expand...
It's nice to think that God has a special place in heaven for legendary college coaches. They are probably kicked back in a couple of comfortable recliners with the Bear and Knute Rockne, in their school's respective colors, to catch up on old times. ;)

krut said:
I'm pretty sure they'd have to be in the same place to do that.
Click to expand...
I am sure they are. What kind of comment is that anyhow?
 
T

TexasBammer

All-SEC
Feb 8, 2005
1,613
0
55
Hotlanta, Ga
Re: Schembechler collapses, dies at 77

Sad news indeed... What a classy guy and great coach..

Names like Bryant, Hayes, and Schembechler remind me of a golden age in college football.

Michigan lost a great one indeed...
 
T

TiderB

All-American
Dec 18, 2002
3,604
84
167
Birmingham, AL
Re: Schembechler collapses, dies at 77

Crimson323 said:
It's nice to think that God has a special place in heaven for legendary college coaches. They are probably kicked back in a couple of comfortable recliners with the Bear and Knute Rockne, in their school's respective colors, to catch up on old times. ;)



I am sure they are. What kind of comment is that anyhow?
Click to expand...
I think he's referring to his on-field actions. Like when he punched that Clemson player after making an interception. But, if that sends you to hell then we're all going to end up there.
 
C

Crimson323

All-SEC
Dec 6, 2005
1,634
0
0
40
All Over
Re: Schembechler collapses, dies at 77

TiderB said:
I think he's referring to his on-field actions. Like when he punched that Clemson player after making an interception. But, if that sends you to hell then we're all going to end up there.
Click to expand...
Tell me about it. Bobby Knight has had a place reserved for years. :biggrin:
 
D

dathbama

Scout Team
Jan 19, 2004
103
58
152
70
Ruckersville, VA
www.uvachurch.com
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061117/UPDATE/611170454

I extend my condolences to the Michigan fans on the loss of their great coach. I hope this will provide incentive for them to win on Saturday.

As an Alabama fan, when I hear of the passing of a legendary coach like this, it brings back vivid memories of the death of Coach Bryant. These men taught more than football, they taught character, of which every man needs to win in the game of life.
 
Bama Torch in Pcola

Bama Torch in Pcola

Hall of Fame
Dec 18, 2002
5,675
1
0
53
Re: Schembechler collapses, dies at 77

Bo was a great one and will be missed. It was a pleasure to hear him talk about Michigan football, the obvious pride he had in that program. I never will forget the '89 basketball season, when Frieder took the job at Arizona St just before the NCAA tournament. Bo wouldn't let him coach out the season, said "I want a Michigan man to coach Michigan." Then the guy who replaced him led the Wolverines to an improbable national title. What a man. This is a severe blow for all who love college football.
 
Last edited:
U

UberRampage

3rd Team
Oct 9, 2006
275
0
0
40
www.firemikeshula.net
Re: Bo Schembechler Dies on eve of big Game

Terrible loss, I had Ohio St winning this game by a td. With this happening, and possibly igniting a spark in the Michigan coaches and players, I have Michigan now winning by a td.

Go wolverines
 
GrayTide

GrayTide

Hall of Fame
Nov 15, 2005
19,061
6,897
187
Greenbow, Alabama
Re: Bo Schembechler Dies on eve of big Game

It is a sad day indeed when someone of Coach Schembechler's stature dies. He was a hard nosed, no nonsense disciplinarian who coached power football. His Michigan teams had many classic battles with Ohio State and I am sure his spirit will be on hand tomorrow in Columbus.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

New Posts

Latest threads

Top Bottom