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The Day Michigan Football Changed Forever October 26, 1981

Via Dr. Sap’s new video

By Steve “Dr. Sap” Sapardanis

I was a teenager when I heard the news and I sobbed like a baby. I just couldn’t believe it, but more importantly, I didn’t WANT to believe it.

Bob Ufer passed away 34 years ago today, and back then the significance of his passing was recognized and felt immediately by me and I’m sure, many other Michigan Football fans.

Michigan Football would never be the same I thought back then – and I was right. I knew I’d never hear, “Ten. Five.