Word: michiganisms
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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When it came time for Bob to go to college, Chappuis Sr. said he didn't care where Bob went so long as it wasn't Ohio State. Dad just didn't like Ohio State. Bob chose Michigan, which is only 56 miles from Toledo...
When his boys go to the dressing room at halftime, Crisler lets them rest for six minutes. For the next five, he explains with chalk and blackboard what changes have to be made in their tactics. He does it without dramatics. If Michigan has a big lead at halftime, Crisler always asks, as his players set off toward the field: "What's the score?" The proper answer, delivered in unison: "Nuthin' to nuthin...
...matter how far ahead they are, Michigan players always manage to look half undressed-their blue jerseys and yellow pants ripped and torn. Crisler has a reason for that too: once he lost a game at Princeton when an opposing player grabbed his halfback by the sleeve and brought him down. Now Crisler uniforms his teams in flimsy zephyr cloth so rippable that Harmon once used up 20 jerseys in one season...
About 70% of Michigan's players (including Chappuis) are ex-G.I.s and get their tuition free from the Government. Some no doubt get side help from alumni. Says Bob Chappuis: "Some boys back home ask me how much I'm being paid. When I say 'Nothing' they think I'm lying...
Wally Doesn't Know. Roberto still writes regularly to Wally, and makes Italian one of his courses at Michigan. His father sends the Ugolinis weekly food packages, and has offered to pay Partisan Leader Aldo Camuci's way through college in the U.S. Bob Chappuis hasn't told Wally yet about his girl at Michigan, Ann Gestie, who is 20, wide-eyed and blonde. He gave his Phi Delt pin to Ann three weeks ago. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning they meet at Wikel's drugstore for a Coke. Says Ann: "Going steady sounds kind...