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Big Chill at the Big House Live Blog
by Twig on 12/11/10 at 05:30 PM ET
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If you’re on this site, you’re probably a hockey fan. While others are out enjoying this fine Saturday afternoon, we’re here browsing the internet in search of any news about our favorite team. Maybe you’re even looking for dirt on a rival. I know I do that…
But this post isn’t about the NHL. It’s not about the AHL. It’s about 40 kids playing in front of the biggest hockey crowd in history. It’s about doing what you have to do for the good of the guy next to you. Some of these players will go on to the NHL, but others will be doctors, accountants and lawyers. They’re not playing for money. They’re playing for pride; and no pro contract can ever replace the pride they’ll feel when they leave the Big House knowing they gave it their all as a team.
Bo Schembechler said it best: “The team, the team, the team.”
When Justin Abdelkader scored the National Championship winning goal against Boston College, it was his team that set him up.
When Mike Legg scored his gravity-defying goal in ‘96, it was his team that got him in that position.
I think it’s pretty clear who I’m pulling for, but if not, I’ll say “go blue!” and see if you get it now. But Sparty fans are welcome, too. In fact, I hope there’s a nice mix of fans of both teams as well as a few neutral viewers who just want to be a part of history. So here we go…
110,000 fans.
2 teams.
1 live blog.
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Tags: big+chill,
michigan,
michigan+state
Comments
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE on 12/11/10 at 03:00 PM ET
do you have the big ten network?
Posted by Twig from Houston, TX on 12/11/10 at 06:04 PM ET
FS Detroit is streaming for out of market fans.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 12/11/10 at 06:04 PM ET
FS Detroit is streaming for out of market fans.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 12/11/10 at 03:04 PM ET
that is outstanding. no excuses for missing it now.
Posted by Twig from Houston, TX on 12/11/10 at 06:05 PM ET
“do you have the big ten network?”
Negative, Ghost Rider. I did at one point, but Dish Network screwed me out of it.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 06:11 PM ET
I so want one of those throwback Wolverine jerseys.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 06:15 PM ET
Ha, Red just wearing a suit and a sweater vest. He did the same at MSU but did put a coat on in the 3rd.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 12/11/10 at 06:16 PM ET
just got here. Did they announce attendance?
Posted by Trish from PalmBeachCntyFL on 12/11/10 at 06:18 PM ET
Thanks for the link to the FSD stream too, by the way, Paul.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 06:22 PM ET
Goal(!) Go Blue!!111!!
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 06:30 PM ET
1-0 by Jon Merrill. Gotta love it. Go Blue! Brighton, MI represent!
Posted by BTCBen on 12/11/10 at 06:33 PM ET
2-0 bitches.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 06:34 PM ET
2-0. States D is just backing in, giving too much space and not challenging.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 12/11/10 at 06:35 PM ET
michigan is clearly the more talented team so far. sparty will need to work harder if they want a chance at this.
Posted by Twig from Houston, TX on 12/11/10 at 06:35 PM ET
If the Wings move the puck like this tonight, they’ll be just fine.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 06:35 PM ET
Those Michigan jerseys are awesome. Might have to get one.
Posted by cs6687 on 12/11/10 at 06:36 PM ET
If the Wings move the puck like this tonight, they’ll be just fine.
The Devils are very impotent on offense. Detroit should be just fine.
Posted by cs6687 on 12/11/10 at 06:37 PM ET
It looks to me like Michigan is just keeping State to the outside and only allowing shots from the perimeter. If that keeps up for the entire game, State is screwed.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 06:40 PM ET
awesome.
hunwick playing well considering he wasn’t supposed to start.
Posted by Twig from Houston, TX on 12/11/10 at 06:43 PM ET
Great period for Michigan. I tell you one thing, if the refs in the NHL called charging like the way that ref called charging on Blue earlier, there’d be more of a penalty box parade than there already is. Kinda weak.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 06:44 PM ET
Nice to hear the name Chelios again when watching a hockey game. Who’s he signed with?
am I the only one for state here?
Since I went to two schools with MSU in them (Montana), I’ll be your huckleberry. I could care less, but I’ll go for Sparty.
If the Wings move the puck like this tonight, they’ll be just fine.
The Devils are very impotent on offense. Detroit should be just fine.
Posted by cs6687 on 12/11/10 at 03:37 PM ET
Whore mouth, shut it, eh? 
Posted by mrfluffy from Long Beach on 12/11/10 at 06:47 PM ET
Just announced, 110k. That picture didn’t look so, but…
Posted by mrfluffy from Long Beach on 12/11/10 at 06:49 PM ET
anyone know the lowest scoring football game at michigan stadium? is it 3-0? it would be interesting to see if these teams can combine to beat the lowest football score at the big house.
Posted by Twig from Houston, TX on 12/11/10 at 06:52 PM ET
“Whore mouth, shut it, eh?”
Hey, I said “if”.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 06:54 PM ET
curly fires are back? fuch yeah, lookin at you tonight mule.
Posted by mrfluffy from Cincy on 12/11/10 at 03:47 PM ET
sounds good, kind of just hoping for a good close game
Posted by koalacaust on 12/11/10 at 06:55 PM ET
It looks to me like Michigan is just keeping State to the outside and only allowing shots from the perimeter. If that keeps up for the entire game, State is screwed.
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell
State is doing that themselves (just like the Wings), they cross the blue line in the center and then pass to the halfboards instead of challenging and confusing the D by going to the net.
Posted by HockeyTownTodd on 12/11/10 at 06:57 PM ET
Hey, I said “if”.
Not you, cs1234. I hate these sort of games.
Posted by mrfluffy from Long Beach on 12/11/10 at 07:00 PM ET
“I hate these sort of games.”
You wouldn’t be implying that this could be the ever-feared “trap game”, would you?
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 07:02 PM ET
Where’s Admiral Akbar when you need him?
Posted by mrfluffy from Long Beach on 12/11/10 at 07:02 PM ET
lol, “IT’S A TRAP!!!”
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 07:04 PM ET
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Does anyone have a way to watch online? No FSD here in Tennessee (unfortunately).
Posted by Chris in Hockey Hell from Ann Arbor, MI but LIVING in Columbia, TN on 12/11/10 at 06:00 PM ET