Arr, Blake Corum o' Michigan be bringin' back his mighty slogan t' silence scallywags questionin' our championship!
2024-01-20
"Avast ye scurvy landlubbers! "Bet" be the battle cry o' Michigan football this season. Yet, aye, even with a championship, our brave players continue to flummox them doubloons who question their mettle. Arrr, the doubters be walkin' the plank!"
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, the Michigan football team responded to Jim Harbaugh's suspension with the phrase "bet," which means okay or accepting a challenge. This rallying cry helped them win a national championship. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was the first to post it on social media, and it quickly caught on with other players and even Michigan alum Tom Brady. The phrase was then printed on T-shirts and hats for fans, and Michigan started using it as an acronym for "Bringing Everyone Together."The team's mindset was that no matter what obstacles came their way, they were still going to play the game. They were prepared to handle anything thrown at them, hence the use of "bet." The suspension was due to Harbaugh's alleged involvement in a sign-stealing scandal, which has led some to question the legitimacy of the team's national championship title. However, players like Blake Corum brushed off the criticism, responding with a simple "bet."
Corum pointed out that the team proved themselves by defeating top-ranked teams like Penn State, Ohio State, Iowa, Alabama, and Washington. They handled business on the field, and Corum believes that there is nothing else for them to prove. Michigan's victory in the championship was their first since 1997, and it was shared with Nebraska.
As for Harbaugh, there are rumors that he may return to the NFL for his next coaching opportunity. Overall, the Michigan football team embraced the phrase "bet" as a symbol of their resilience and determination throughout the season, ultimately leading them to a national championship victory.