The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com BO IN QUOTES "I think everbody who knew him or had a relationship with him felt extremely close. He had that magical sense about him." -Kim Eagle, University medical professor and Schembechler's personal physician "Bo and Woody made the rivalry what it is. There's a decent chance they'll be watching the game together today." -Adam Schefter, NFL network analyst and former Daily sports editor "Bo Schembechler has had a profound influence on my life from the time I was 18 years old up until the time I had dinner with him last night. He was my friend, my coach and he's a legend. He cared a lot about Michigan." -David Brandon, University regent and former football player "He touched so many lives beyond the football field. And that's why he'll be a giant in Ann Arbor forever." -Adam Benson, U.S. Rep. John Dingell spokesman and former Daily sports editor "Bo Schembechler touched the lives of many people and made the game of football better in every way. He will always be both a Buckeye and a Wolverine and our thoughts are with all who grieve his loss." -Jim Tressel, Ohio State University head football coach "Everybody on campus was so excited and looking forward to the game (today). Now it puts a bit of a pause on that." -Paul Courant, public policy professor who teaches a class Schembechler attended "The state of Michigan and college football has lost a great man, a man that displayed passion, drive and determination both on and off the football field. He leaves a legacy that will live on through his players and choaches." - U.S. Rep. John Dingell "I believe the reason Bo is not here today with us is because they are going to charge too much damn money for those tickets (today)" -Jim Betts, former Michigan quarterback 413 E. 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Additional copiesomay be pickedupat the Daily's office for$2. Subscriptionsforfallterm, starting in September, viaU.S.mailarel$110. Winter term (January through April)is $115,yearlong (September through April) is $195.University affiliates are subject toareduced subscriptionnrate.On-campus subscriptions for fall term are$35. Subscriptions must be prepaid. The Michigan Daily isa member of The Associated Press and The Associated Collegiate Press. Monday, November 20, 2006 - 3C TEVEN T Students hold candles in the memory of Michigan coach Bo Schembechler last night at a memorial event on the Diag. 'There have been a lot of great games. There will be a lot more great games. But there's only one Bo Schembechler.' - Regent and former player David Brandon By LEAH GRABOSKI and ANNE VANDERMEY Daily News Editors Generations of Wolverines crowd- ed the Diag Friday night. Students, University employees and Michigan fans held candles that cast a flicker- ing glow on their solemn faces. Team members and colleagues tearfully remembered the man who many know as the savior of Michigan football. Word of Bo Schembechler's death traveled like lightning across campus Friday afternoon. At the University Board of Regents meeting in the Fleming Administra- tion Building, people whispered to each other and passed notes. Regent David Brandon, who was a defensive lineman under Schem- bechler's reign, announced the news that he had collapsed after taping a television program on college foot- ball. "I've heard a lot of people pon- tificate about what their view of Michigan tradition is, but Bo is the Michigan tradition," Brandon said. "The reason we're able to fight over how big the stadium should be, and how many people we can pack in it, is all about Coach Bo Schembechler." At Providence Hospital in South- field, where Schembechler had died hours earlier, University President Mary Sue Coleman spoke about the coach's legacy. "Bo had an unmistakable twinkle in his eye, and I will miss that spirit and so much more," Coleman said. "I am grateful for this remarkable man and all his contributions that made Michigan Michigan." Unlike most other coaches, Schem- bechler, who led 13 of his 21 teams to Big Ten championships, stayed on campus after he retired. This semester, Schembechler attended an undergraduate course taught by Public Policy Prof. Paul Courant. Students said they were both awed by Schembechler's pres- ence and surprised by his approach- ability. His last day in the class was Tuesday. "As corny as it sounds, on Tues- day when he came down to class and he sat next to me and my friends, he turned to us, and, you know, he says, 'Well, men, are you ready for class?' " Kinesiology student Kyle Grub- man said. "And, by referring to us as men, I felt like I was a player, like I was suited up, ready to run out the tunnel. It was just a really - a great feeling." Brandon recalled the first time he met Schembechler - in his bathrobe. "We met Bo for the first time in his pajamas and robe, and it seemed v a little odd," Brandon said. "I mean, you're a big high school football play- er, and suddenly the football coach of a school that's recruiting you is in his pajamas and robe. I remem- ber thinking, gee, I hope this guy is going to live long enough to coach me, and little did I know, he would live long enough to become my life- u w n n~ long friend." Schembechler's predilection for winning solidified the rivalry between the Wolverines and the Buckeyes - making it among the most intense in college football. Those who knew him said he was more excited than anyone about today's game. "It's unfortunate it happened at this point, but on the other hand, he's so closely tiedsto this game, maybe this is the way fate works," former University President James Duder-" stadt said. Schembechler coached during the beginning of Duderstadt's tenure. With emotions already running high over tomorrow's matchup, Schembechler's death sent shock- waves through the student body. "The game will have one of two out- comes: His death will either light afire - or crush spirits entirely," LSA sopho- more Aaron Willis said. "He was well- A loved, and that's not something you 1r- can get over easily, especially when the stakes are already so high." But other students were more con- fident. "In the minds of the players now, losing is not an option," LSA sopho- more Sha Beamon said. "We're gonna do it for him tomorrow. I have no worries." Throughout the afternoon Friday, small tributes to the coach were left 3 -l at Schembechler Hall. Bouquets of roses, pom pons and3' footballs littered the ground around the building's signpost. Propped up next to the roses was a piece of cardboard on which someone had A scrawled a short message. "Let's win this one for Bo." - H. Jose Bosch, Anne Joling, PHOTOS BY STEVEN TA/Daily .n TOP: A student reflects on the career of Michigan coach Bo Schemblecher Friday night at a , memorial event on the Diag. BOTTOM: Two fans sing along to 'The Victors' Friday night. contributed to this report. i : n-.- f-S STEENN AI/Daly Students sign a bannerin the memory for former Michigan Coach Bo Schembechler Friday night at a memorial event on the Diag.