OT - Schembechler collapses, dies at 77

[Moose]

DETROIT -- Former Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler has died, television station WXYZ is reporting.

Schembechler collapsed Friday during the taping of a television show and was taken by ambulance to a hospital.

He became ill at WXYZ-TV in Southfield the day before the Ohio State-Michigan showdown, the station said. Schembechler also was hospitalized Oct. 20 after falling ill at the same studio.

Earlier Friday, Southfield police spokesman John Harris could not provide specific medical information, but said: "I don't think it was good."

Police were sent to the station about 9:25 a.m. with the city's fire department, and they escorted an ambulance to Providence Hospital, Harris said.

Messages were left with the university, Schembechler's office and the hospital.

Schembechler met with the media this week to discuss Saturday's game between the No. 1 Buckeyes and No. 2 Wolverines. He also talked about the device that was implanted to regulate his heartbeat after he was hospitalized last month. He said the device covered about half his chest, and doctors still were adjusting it.

Schembechler said he did not plan to attend the game in Columbus, Ohio, and he doesn't go to road games anymore.

Schembechler had a heart attack on the eve of his first Rose Bowl in 1970 and another one in 1987. He has had two quadruple heart bypass operations.

The seven-time Big Ten coach of the year had a 194-48-5 record at Michigan from 1969-89. His record in 26 years of coaching was 234-64-8.


Information from The Associated Press is included in this report

[lights1961]

DETROIT -- Former Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler has died, television station WXYZ is reporting.

Schembechler collapsed Friday during the taping of a television show and was taken by ambulance to a hospital.

He became ill at WXYZ-TV in Southfield the day before the Ohio State-Michigan showdown, the station said. Schembechler also was hospitalized Oct. 20 after falling ill at the same studio.

Earlier Friday, Southfield police spokesman John Harris could not provide specific medical information, but said: "I don't think it was good."

Police were sent to the station about 9:25 a.m. with the city's fire department, and they escorted an ambulance to Providence Hospital, Harris said.

Messages were left with the university, Schembechler's office and the hospital.

Schembechler met with the media this week to discuss Saturday's game between the No. 1 Buckeyes and No. 2 Wolverines. He also talked about the device that was implanted to regulate his heartbeat after he was hospitalized last month. He said the device covered about half his chest, and doctors still were adjusting it.

Schembechler said he did not plan to attend the game in Columbus, Ohio, and he doesn't go to road games anymore.

Schembechler had a heart attack on the eve of his first Rose Bowl in 1970 and another one in 1987. He has had two quadruple heart bypass operations.

The seven-time Big Ten coach of the year had a 194-48-5 record at Michigan from 1969-89. His record in 26 years of coaching was 234-64-8.


Information from The Associated Press is included in this report

RIP BO... Him and Woody are already fighting at the perly gates!!

[Red13JoePa]

I have to admit, this makes me worry about Paterno who was 2 years Bo's senior and has just undergone surgery.
Bowden, too.


These guys can be snatched from us at any time.



Regarding Woody, anybody ever see the Ohio State fan who's the Woody lookalike? It's unbelievable how much he IS Hayes....it's totally cool and erie at the same time.

[Marabelle]

Wow! The man was bigger than life. I can't fanthom this happening. I had seen him on televison this morning and he was talking about the OSU v M game this Saturday. I thought he looked like he had been sick but Dear God--he died. What a way to kick off the weekend game between these two rivals. The players will be playing for his legacy. There won't be a dry eye in the city tonight or tomorrow or for quite awhile.

[NealIsGod]

Bet the house on Michigan now.

RIP, Bo.

[CatEyes]

Wow! The man was bigger than life. I can't fanthom this happening. I had seen him on televison this morning and he was talking about the OSU v M game this Saturday. I thought he looked like he had been sick but Dear God--he died. What a way to kick off the weekend game between these two rivals. The players will be playing for his legacy. There won't be a dry eye in the city tonight or tomorrow or for quite awhile.

He actually passed away at the studio.

[Rockindeano]

Bet the house on Michigan now.

RIP, Bo.

Fuck that.

I hope OSU rolls their collective sorry asses.

The game itself is bigger than any one person. Michigan is overrated anyhow. So they beat a average Notre Shame team...Fuck em. Roll their asses OSU.

[Moose]

Bet the house on Michigan now.

RIP, Bo.

Fuck that.

I hope OSU rolls their collective sorry asses.

The game itself is bigger than any one person. Michigan is overrated anyhow. So they beat a average Notre Shame team...Fuck em. Roll their asses OSU.

Typical

[bublhed]

Bet the house on Michigan now.

RIP, Bo.

Fuck that.

I hope OSU rolls their collective sorry asses.

The game itself is bigger than any one person. Michigan is overrated anyhow. So they beat a average Notre Shame team...Fuck em. Roll their asses OSU.

Typical

Yep you can bet the house is going to fall on Michigan. OSU is going to clean up on Michigan. GO BUCKEYES!!!!!!!!!

[Red13JoePa]

Bet the house on Michigan now.

RIP, Bo.

Fuck that.

I hope OSU rolls their collective sorry asses.

The game itself is bigger than any one person. Michigan is overrated anyhow. So they beat a average Notre Shame team...Fuck em. Roll their asses OSU.

If I were the King Of Bling (How ya like me, Moosie?!?!?!) on THIS comment, I'd be going, "Hoooollllddddd woa woa woa woa hhhhhuuuuuuuuooolllldddddd it woa wa wa wa wooaaa, genius. "

Having watched Penn State come up close, but on the business end of losses to both teams, and I've got NO love lost for Annie Arbor, I'd actually say Michigan is better. My top 5: MI, OSU, Lou,WV, ND.

[Blueskies]

condolence's to the family.