Wayback When-sday was at My House

OSU Tailgate 1997

November 22, 1997: The group gathers behind my college house on State St before Michigan’s 20-14 victory over the Buckeyes en route to an undefeated season and National Championship. This was the last time my bed was less than 20 yards from the tailgate, and I remember wondering what these idiots were doing showing up at the crack of dawn to start drinking and eating. Fast forward 28 years, and I am the #1 enabler of several levels of idiocy beyond these fine folks. The season is almost upon us my friends. Let’s go blue.

More pics and stuff from that fine day in 1997 live here.

Way Back When-sday is Going Streaking!

November 22, 1997: Been holding on to this one for a while. This is Captain Michigan, Today is his birthday. 26 years ago today he agreed to run naked down the main drag in Manchester if Michigan beat Ohio State. He is nothing if not a man of his word. This picture was taken just after Michigan defeated Ohio State for the third straight year, locking in an undefeated regular season and a trip to the Rose Bowl en route to a National Championship. More from that day and beyond on the game page.

Way Back When-sday Enjoyed Camp Mellencamp

October 4, 1997: Stephen, Wojo, and Bubba pose outside of Memorial Stadium before Michigan rolls the Hoosiers 37-0. The rest of the pictures and game page lives here.

Way back When-sday Remembers Pre-RGIII Baylor

September 20, 1997: This is about as far back as it gets for me. Rain washed out the golf course and sent the tailgate crew to my college house at 1213 South State before the Wolverines crushed Baylor, 38-3. Full game page here.

Way Back When-sday Opens a Perfect Season

September 13, 1997: Group picture before Michigan’s season opening victory over the Buffaloes 27-3. Game page with additional pics is here.