Scott Robbins, The Guy who Drew The Blockhams

On Dec. 30, 2014 Jim Harbaugh was introduced as UM’s next head football coach. In that press conference, Harbaugh, when asked if he could return Michigan Football to greatness, simply said “I cannot fail.” We dared to dream that day. Last night, it came true. He did not fail.

Yesterday I wore the #3 @marlinj28 never-actually-an-on-field maize jersey. It’s my official spring game jersey since the only other game I’ve really worn it was that maize out against Florida. And let’s be honest, it’s also why the maize team ate steak last night. #GoBlue

That’s a 17 year old person.

LETS GO PENS (Also, as someone who lives in the middle of the state… the drinks are better at Sheetz, but the food is better at Wawa)

So the story today will be Tommy Carr, with all due respect to Savion Hiter. As much as Bryce’s raw talent was on obvious display starting the season last year, Tommy Carr has arguably displayed more in-game poise and comfort than Underwood did at the start of his first year.

Daaang, JJ Buchanan is a full size human being

Aaaaand Jordan Marshall is wearing Jordan boxer briefs with football pads in them. Cool.

Maaaaan, Kyle Whittingham is the head coach at Michigan. Wild.

DUUUUDE

MICHIGAN FOOTBALL IS SO WINNING TODAY

Gee, it’s almost like we all knew those gradient numbers were an instantly regrettable choice

When I was young, I thought they were located in Washington State! My reasoning was always— well it must be the state because what does a tribal guy with feathers in his hair have to do with the capital of the USA? So maybe the tribal imagery was always poor marketing all along!

As for “Redskins,” I mean, it’s literally a derogatory term for an entire culture. The team name itself is a rebrand of the “Boston Braves” before their relocation to the capital. As a boy in the 80s, I grew up entrenched with NFL branding, & I just admit, I have a confession

As a branding/logo/illustration professional, I’ve had my fair share of people asking what I think about pro teams rebranding because of tribal sensitivity issues. It’s a complex question that deserves complex answers. I’ll try and sum up a few ideas in as few posts as possible: