BLUE PRINT
Excellence
Champions in the classroom and on the field.
Academics
Academics
At Michigan, the classroom is part of the game plan. 33 Wolverines have earned Academic All-American honors, and six players earned first-team honors both on the field and in the classroom. 443 players have been named Academic All-Big Ten.
Founded in 1817, the University of Michigan opened its doors in Ann Arbor to seven students in 1841. The original 40 acres, now the “Diag,” still mark the center of campus.
Helmet Decals
Recognized for Every Achievement
The helmet decals tell the story of a player’s entire body of work as a Wolverine. The decals recognize achievement on the field in areas of team success and also individual success (Players of the Game, All-Big Ten, All-American, National Awards, etc.) as well as accomplishments in the classroom, in rivalry games and bowl games.
The players are given their helmets at the conclusion of their career, a keepsake that becomes a show piece, point of pride and conversation starter wherever they choose to display it. The first decal that a player receives is his area code. Everyone came from somewhere and this recognizes their hometown and all the individuals in their extended family circle.
Leadership
Michigan Man of the Year
At the conclusion of spring football, a senior player selected as the Michigan Man of the Year speaks to the members of the M Club of Ann Arbor, a weekly luncheon that has hosted Michigan coaches and staff since 1969.