Diary of a Mad Michigan Fan

Well, at least the pundits can't say the Appalachian State game was the greatest upset of all-time if Michigan posts a losing record.

I can't add much to the unbelievable cluster f that is Michigan football. Michigan fans knew that the defense was going to be bad, but we thought that the much-touted Defensive Coordinator Ron English would be able to field a serviceable D to stop the opposing offense a few times. Those hopes were dashed along with English's aspirations to be the next head coach.

I didn't watch the Appalachian State game, only the ticker on the bottom of the screen and then the Gamecast at the end (horrible idea). Knowing Michigan football, I was concerned about Appalachian State and knew that they would not be a pushover. However, I assumed Michigan would win and didn't put any effort into watching it, just as the players assumed and did put any effort into it.

Now we have the Oregon debacle at home. 39-7.

Michigan fans will deal with this season in their own way. Personally, I will have to rely on the Reverend for my college football season as I do not anticipate watching many games. But the thing that has my face hotter than a ginger in the sun is reports of Michigan State fans.

In my out-of-state town, it is a tradition, and oftentimes the only way, to watch your team at a bar. I have heard from numerous sources of Michigan State fans taunting Michigan fans outside the alumni bar and staying at bars simply to rag on Michigan fans while they are watching the game. Are you kidding me!? Michigan State fans?! What in the world have you ever done?

The thing with Michigan State fans is that they think they are as good as Michigan. They win the Paul Bunyan Trophy once every six years by acts of God or the clock keeper. But when they do miraculously win, its like a damn leprechaun parade at church the next day. Michigan expects to win, Michigan State offers their firstborn to win against a crummy Michigan team. When Michigan wins, we take it in stride. State wins and they all have that stupid smug smile on their face that you want to kick in.

I'm not raving about Ohio State even though I hate them more than MSU and have reportedly conducted similar behavior such as buying App. State gear, but they are a worthy opponent. Michigan State fans need to remember when they are celebrating other teams' losses that they cheer for the Spartans.

- posted by C.R. Dunbar