Former Michigan Coach Bo Schembechler Dies

WXYZ, Detroit ^ | 11/17/06 | WXYZ TV

[Numbers Guy]

Legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler has died. He collapsed Friday morning at Channel 7’s Broadcast House as he prepared to tape the Big Ten Ticket show.

Schemechler passed away at Providence Hospital in Southfield. He was taken to the hospital by paramedics Friday morning.

The former coach had 2 major heart attacks and 2 quadruple bypass surgeries.

Just 2 weeks ago, he had a pacemaker implanted.

[MIT-Elephant]

"A MICHIGAN MAN will coach a Michigan team!"

[Dixie Yooper]

I never bet on this game. Anything can happen and it always does. I remember back in the 70's when Bo came to Columbus with a #1 team. Woody was waiting with over 100 players suited up. Michigan lost that one along with their #1 ranking and a trip to the Rose Bowl.

[jdm]

But I've been saying all season long that Michigan would win this game (22-21) because it seemed to me that they had all of the psychological force behind them.

That's some psychological force if you have them winning by only one point. *spit*

So I predict Michigan in double digits. [duck]

LOL.

[rabidralph]

Prayers for his surviving family and all Big Blue fans. I remember watching Michigan teams as a youngster and I'm still a fan today. Beat the buckeyes!

[reagan_fanatic]

I've been a Hawkeye fan my entire life, and I remember many a match-up against Bo and his team. They were always tough, tough opponents and we usually got our butts beat.

RIP, Bo.

[Ohioan from Florida]

May Coach Schembechler rest in peace. How very sad. Does anyone know his age? He and Woody will have a great time watching from above.

As much as Ohioans like to Michiganders a hard time, for my part I'd like them to know that they are not really hated, that this is just a great rivalry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss of Coach S.

[RoadTest]

I listened to Bo talk to a crop of new players years back. The ideals he expressed are the ideals we at FreeRepublic espouse, of the honorable way to achieve victory.

I was moved and inspired listening to him.

One of the the greats has gone on.

[brownsfan]

"A MICHIGAN MAN will coach a Michigan team!"

Bo is from Barberton, OHIO.
Bo went to Miami University, in OHIO.

:)

[dakine]

The Quote is about the Basketball coach...

[Ohioan from Florida]

Ooops! As much as Ohioans like to give Michiganders a hard time, for my part I'd like them to know that they are not really hated, that this is just a great rivalry.

[roses of sharon]

He was 77, thanks for your thoughts, we can hardly think about the game today, much to sad.

[brownsfan]

"The Quote is about the Basketball coach..."

Yes, I was just pointing out the irony. And getting in a good natured dig at those folks up north.

[Lunatic Fringe]

Sad.

[TonyInOhio]

Bo might have been the first human being to inspired hate in my youthful mind. :)

As I matured, I grew to respect and admire him. After all, he was one of Woody's great friends.

May he rest in peace.

[ajolympian2004]

From an Ohio State fanatic, RIP to a great coach.

[ccmay]

Bo went to Miami University, in OHIO.

And got a Master's degree from Ohio State University.

-ccm

[Michael.SF.]

The man just died.

You might wait until he is in his grave before you piss on it.

[ajolympian2004]

Amazing, I didn't know that Bo was a THE Ohio State University grad.

[ajolympian2004]

Amazing, I didn't know that Bo was a THE Ohio State University grad.

[Thebaddog]

I'm a Michigan grad married to an OSU grad. I have nothing but good thoughts for both Bo and Woody. They'll be shaking hands for the game tomorrow in my heart.