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Thousands Pay Tribute To Schembechler |
On a bright and sunny November afternoon, 15,000 people paid tribute to Bo Schembechler.
Bo would have wanted it on a day like that. "He told me many times, `Football should be played in the afternoons,"' recalled Jim Brandstatter, a former player and the master of ceremonies. "He would not stand for a 3:30 start or an 8 o'clock start. Therefore, ladies and gentlemen, toe meets leather at 1:14 exactly." Jim also mentioned that this tribute "could not have come on a better day". It came on the day before his first game against Ohio State 37 years ago. Some of the speakers at Michigan Stadium yesterday were Dan Deirdorf, Jamie Morris, Head Coach Lloyd Carr, and his son Shemmy. Bo's son started crying a few times during the 45-60 minutes he talked about his dad. While the video memorial of Bo was playing on the big screen, Bo's wife Cathy started crying. |