#SocialStudies v11.0

April 26, 2012

April is coming to a close and we're catapulting into the final full month of the 2012 sports year.

Let's dive right into a few video bits -- shall we?

1.Spring in his step

Spring college football doesn't involve a lot of technical tackling or hard-hitting, but that doesn't make this feat any less impressive.  When was the last time you saw a ball carrier run full tilt into a jump-stop and then front-flip over a defender? And stick the dismount ... errrrr "landing' ... well enough to keep gaining yards?

Prior to watching this clip from Lincoln (Mo.) University, my answer was never.


2. GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!

It's a bit out-of-season, but I had to share this clip between Saint-John and Chicoutimi (Quebec Junior Hockey League) -- won in OT by a player who needs some recognition for being, in my recollection, the first to celebrate a goal in such fashion.

The French announcers are a bit obnoxious, but trust me here: The Frozen Worm this kid busts out after the goal is epic. 


3. The agony of ...

Earlier this month, SB Nation online voters were tasked with selecting the best animated sports GIF of All-Time -- and it should be noted that a clip from the mitten made the Finals.

Wolverine fans, even you have to appreciate the sheer awesomeness of this mortified punter face. In his defense, I'm pretty sure this is exactly how I would look in the Big House if I was in his cleats. (Click on photo for link to clip.)


4. One more look at two of Michigan's finest

To finish off this week: we bring you the recently-compiled highlights from the 2011-12 Team Wrestling Finals in Battle Creek this winter. Clips include a close-up of Taylor Massa's championship win for St. Johns in Division 2 and Student Advisory Council member Kevin Beazley's pin in the Division 1 Final for Detroit Catholic Central.


As always, shoot us your favorite internet gems anytime -- you might just see them on #SocialStudies.

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Football Finals Replayed on FSD

January 8, 2014

Frightful weather has kept MHSAA sports from getting much of a jump into 2014. But we've still got highlights from MHSAA.TV and an opportunity to watch replays of every 11-player Football Final next week on Fox Sports Detroit. 

Below is the replay scheduled, followed by a link to this week's MHSAA Perspective and MHSAA.TV highlights from the week of Dec. 30. 

Football Replay Schedule

  • Division 8 - Muskegon Catholic Central v. Beal City - Jan. 14 - 9 a.m.
  • Division 2 - Birmingham Brother Rice v. Muskegon - Jan. 14 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Division 6 - Ithaca v. Clinton - Jan. 14 - 2 p.m.
  • Division 4 - Marine City v. Grand Rapids South Christian - Jan. 15 - 8 a.m.
  • Division 7 - Ishpeming v. Detroit Loyola - Jan. 15 - 10:30 a.m.
  • Division 1 - Clarkston v. Detroit Catholic Central - Jan. 16 - 9 a.m.
  • Division 5 - Grand Rapids West Catholic v. Menominee - Jan. 16 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Division 3 - Zeeland West v. DeWitt - Jan. 16 - 2 p.m.

    MHSAA Perspective: This week, John Johnson notes his observations from the end of 2013 and start of 2014 - New Year's Potpourri