Taking my kids to their first game on Saturday. Very emotional about it already

Posted on September 22, 2026 at 08:15:25 PM by Deezy

The two people I credit for loving Michigan football died way too soon.

U8 soccer coach, Bill Gage, was a MMB member and loved nothing more than being in the Big House. I remember seeing Boston College in 96.

My dad's cousin, Bill Lawler, graduated from dentist school at UM and had football and basketball season tickets and bled maize and blue. Cancer sucks.

Both my girls are showing some interest in football so hopefully this is the first of many.

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Taking my kids to their first game on Saturday. Very emotional about it already - By Deezy September 22, 2026 at 08:15:25 PM
- Wonderful. The circle of life. Lap it up and savor every mouthful. * - By jhamm September 22, 2026 at 10:11:39 PM
- It’s the best. Guy who sits in front of me has been there consecutive weeks with his young son and then daughter. - By MFlyer September 22, 2026 at 09:34:20 PM
- Aw man, they're going to have a blast. Just nothing like seeing that stadium - a fucking city of people, all in one place for one purpose. - By jjwalker September 22, 2026 at 09:18:25 PM
- BC 96 was kind of a gloomy weather game. * - By Potter September 22, 2026 at 08:51:29 PM
- I grew up in a big family. My dad had two season tickets - By Doubl7 September 22, 2026 at 08:50:36 PM
  - That’s rough. Hopefully some great memories though* - By MFlyer September 22, 2026 at 09:36:54 PM
- My 12 y.o. daughter has been with me at every game for the last 5 years. Been some of the best memories of my life * - By wingedvictory September 22, 2026 at 08:49:42 PM
- Enjoy-took my son to the Cap One Bowl win vs. FL and the Gator Bowl loss to Miss St. (ugh), also... - By ajs September 22, 2026 at 08:44:54 PM
- Too one of my kids to the OSU game in '23. Along with my brother. I thinks probably pinnacle of sports events. I told them cherish this, as nothing will likely top it. * - By BMH75 September 22, 2026 at 08:38:48 PM
  - Nice. It's all downhill from here, kids!* - By ftb September 22, 2026 at 08:42:33 PM
- I took my kids to probably 10 games growing up... - By CBusBlue September 22, 2026 at 08:37:17 PM
- If I might make a suggestion - By Paul September 22, 2026 at 08:24:47 PM
  - Piggybacking all this from a single dad who managed to raise a football fan daughter… - By weebay September 22, 2026 at 11:31:40 PM
  - Also, buy them all the shit.* - By jjwalker September 22, 2026 at 09:22:04 PM
  - So keep quizzing them on the two deep until they finally get NBO's name exactly right?* - By jjwalker September 22, 2026 at 09:21:30 PM
  - yes, make it fun for them even if the football is secondary - By DoctorD September 22, 2026 at 08:50:00 PM
  - Great advice* - By Deezy September 22, 2026 at 08:30:35 PM
- I love taking my kids to Michigan football games - By DoctorD September 22, 2026 at 08:22:42 PM
- Awesome, hope you guys have a great time and see a Michigan win. I’m hoping to take my girls to their first game next season.* - By yarn September 22, 2026 at 08:22:37 PM

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Taking my kids to their first game on Saturday. Very emotional about it already