Way Back When-sday Got Redemption

September 14, 1996: The gang gathers in Boulder before Michigan’s 20-13 victory over Colorado.

Way Back When-sday Captures A Historic Event

October 24, 1992: The Godfather serves food to a tailgater before Michigan’s 63-13 victory over the Golden Gophers. In the 28 years since this photo, he has not cooked or served a single morsel of food.

However, he has handed out a lot of sugary, caffeinated, un-naturally colored shots and probably given your girlfriend or wife an uncomfortably long hug. More photos from that day and a link to game highlights are available here.

Way Back When-sday Catches Captain in the Act

October 10, 1992: Captain Michigan fondles some wieners before Tyrone Wheatley’s 173 yards on 28 carries leads Michigan to a 35-10 victory over the lowly Spartans. More from that day is available here.

Way Back When-sday Remembers When There Were Two

Tomorrow marks 100 days until kickoff in Seattle...maybe.

September 19, 1992: The OGs of the tailgate pose before the 1992 home opening win against Oklahoma State 35-3. As a side note, all the pictures taken by Pammy are always 10X better than the ones taken by Dennis. Mike Gundy, just 3 years removed from being the quarterback, was the quarterbacks coach at age 25. He would become the head coach in 2005, and in 2007 he turned 40. Game recap and pictures from 1992 Oklahoma State are here.

Way Back When-sday Celebrates 25 Years of Perfect Wedded Bliss

October 8, 1994 - The first joint appearance of Bubba and Kristen at the Godfather’s Tailgate. Michigan would go on to beat MSU 40-20. 7 months later these two would tie the knot, which is 25 years ago today. Happy Anniversary!