This past weekend was Homecoming at the University of Michigan. For its alumni, the university pulled out all the stops.
Take, for example, the College of Engineering. My father’s an alum, and I attended the college’s events with him. The pre-game party included a Michigan Marching Band concert…
An a capella version of "Hail to the Victors" from Amazin’ Blue…
Since this is the University of Michigan College of Engineering, your pregame party must include a car show. Doesn’t matter if the car is powered by the sun and driven by the national champion Solar Car Team…
Or if you’re like the the University of Michigan Formula SAE Team, which races a gasoline-powered car…
On to the game.
Michigan Stadium just underwent a renovation and expansion, which included the addition of skybox seating. It’s still the biggest football stadium in the country…
There was much anticipation in the air when the Michigan Wolverines came out for their pre-game warmup…
The excitement grew more intense as the Michigan Marching Band’s pre-game show began…
Despite the new stadium, the Wolverine faithful saw the same old, same old. Our Michigan team just couldn’t get it done on the field. Much disappointment in the stands…
Final score: Iowa 38, Michigan 28.