[971] Of goodbye Bo

This must the one of the worst weeks in years. First, it was Milton Friedman. Today, the great Bo passes away:

Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) — Former University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler died after being taken to the hospital after collapsing while taping a television show, WXYZ- TV in Detroit reported.

The 77-year-old Schembechler was taken to Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan, at about 9:45 a.m. New York time after passing out during a taping of his weekly television show, said Southfield Police Detective Steve Schneider. Police escorted the ambulance to the hospital.

Providence Hospital spokesman Brian Taylor couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.

Goodbye Bo. My deepest condolences to the Schembechler.

Sometimes, I forget how precious life is. It’s easy to forget when life is going for the better; when everything is sailing smoothly for you. I’m glad that today, something reminds me of the value of life. How priceless it is.

I’ve only seen Bo just once, from afar. It was on my graduation day. Me, in a black robe, with a golden tassel on top of a funny headpiece. And he, way in front, receiving an honorary degree, if I’m not mistaken, from the President. It was cold but Bo made me, and a whole lot of others, felt warm. The warmth he offered could be felt far and beyond. If you could be there, you would feel it too.

Bo would probably like to see Michigan wins over Ohio State on Saturday.

No.

He will like it. I’m positive of it.

All the more reason for Michigan to win at Columbus on Saturday. This has become more than about winning The Game. It’s more than about national championship. It’s more than getting the bragging right. This is about honoring Bo, a person that contributed so vastly to Michigan and its culture.

Bo, you gave us a reason to be proud of whom we are. Nothing less.

Hail to the victors, valiant.

Hail…