This is the time of year when many people do their best to put their differences aside and just let the holiday spirit consume them. That’s exactly what happened when the University of Michigan tweeted out a photo of the “Big House” covered in snow with the message, “‘Twas the night before Christmas…”
'Twas the night before Christmas… pic.twitter.com/WfGtxBdKfb
— Michigan Athletics 〽️ (@UMichAthletics) December 24, 2017
But what happened next was absolutely amazing.
Indiana University replied, “…when all through the Hall.” Then Montana State got in on the action, then Maryland, then Austin Peay and so on and so forth until the entire poem was completed.
As you will see, even Ohio State followed the Wolverines lead!
Enjoy!
..when all through the Hall pic.twitter.com/KNJhjbkgXt
— Indiana Hoosiers (@IUHoosiers) December 24, 2017
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse… pic.twitter.com/nychJTStud
— Montana State Bobcats (@MSUBobcats) December 24, 2017
The stockings were hung by the lockers with care pic.twitter.com/ViMDqXAF0y
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) December 24, 2017
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; pic.twitter.com/XQbHNpjZ2z
— Austin Peay Governors (@letsgopeay) December 24, 2017
The children were nestled all snug in their beds; pic.twitter.com/puoVnsFLHU
— Gamecock Athletics (@GamecocksOnline) December 24, 2017
While visions of Irishmen danced in their heads;#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/MfNFAMnbhA
— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) December 24, 2017
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, pic.twitter.com/qoCCVFFyGt
— WVU Sports (@WVUSports) December 24, 2017
Had just settled our rink, for a short winter’s nap pic.twitter.com/ZvaYhJHD31
— Air Force Falcons (@AF_Falcons) December 24, 2017
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, pic.twitter.com/XqVoJfDw46
— Arkansas Razorbacks 🐗 (@ArkRazorbacks) December 24, 2017
Rodney sprang from his bed to see what was the matter pic.twitter.com/Lr8TLtybqX
— VCU Athletics (@VCUAthletics) December 24, 2017
Away to the window I flew like a flash, pic.twitter.com/gWLuZpFEgy
— Auburn Tigers (@AuburnTigers) December 24, 2017
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash pic.twitter.com/fGmvEhpdhb
— Miami Football (@MiamiOHFootball) December 24, 2017
The moon on the breast of the n̶e̶w̶ ̶f̶a̶l̶l̶e̶n̶ ̶s̶n̶o̶w̶ freshly cut grass pic.twitter.com/9DCr8G2fJK
— UCF Knights 🌴 (@UCFKnights) December 24, 2017
Gave a lustre of midday to objects below, pic.twitter.com/4BoWBnqftw
— SCAC (@SCAC_Sports) December 24, 2017
When what to my wondering eyes did appear, pic.twitter.com/v2PoV8UMBA
— James Madison Athletics (@JMUSports) December 25, 2017
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
With a little old driver so lively and quick #GoRU ⚔️🛡 pic.twitter.com/rgYQfjle8N— Rutgers Scarlet Knights (@RUAthletics) December 25, 2017
I knew in a moment he must be St. Nick.
Or @CoachPeteUW. pic.twitter.com/G2EGcfXRg3
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) December 25, 2017
More rapid than Eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: pic.twitter.com/2CrRKGOAjC— Winthrop Athletics (@WUEagles) December 25, 2017
Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen!#GoStags🤘🎄 pic.twitter.com/NeVBYXmGzm
— Fairfield Stags (@FairfieldStags) December 25, 2017
On, COMET! on CUPID! on, SUPER🐸 and BLITZEN! pic.twitter.com/ELo794D4qD
— TCU Athletics (@TCU_Athletics) December 25, 2017
To the top of the stadium! To the top of the wall! pic.twitter.com/rVJXGwWyL8
— Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) December 25, 2017
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all! 💨#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/JdEhvCQWrb
— Ohio State Buckeyes 🌰 (@OhioStAthletics) December 25, 2017
As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; pic.twitter.com/z2aW4LaJrA— Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) December 25, 2017
So up to the belltop the coursers they flew pic.twitter.com/BF6NihZ2F0
— Tulsa Hurricane (@TulsaHurricane) December 25, 2017
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too—
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof… pic.twitter.com/RPsEqXR62k— Illinois State Athletics (@ISURedbirds) December 25, 2017
…the prancing and pawing of each little hoof. pic.twitter.com/cWVUNp0WJy
— Penn State Athletics (@GoPSUsports) December 25, 2017
As I drew in my head, and was turning around, pic.twitter.com/pb62o5Rrrn
— Campbell Athletics (@GoCamels) December 25, 2017
… Down the chimney St. Nicholas 🎅came with a bound. pic.twitter.com/bpdaeRd9WD
— Murray State Racers Athletics (@MSURacers) December 25, 2017
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,#Bearcats pic.twitter.com/kL47C2l54z
— Cincinnati Bearcats (@GoBEARCATS) December 25, 2017
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack pic.twitter.com/XjVnmQqm0u— HokieSports (@hokiesports) December 25, 2017
His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry! pic.twitter.com/hHzjUxu46R
— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) December 25, 2017
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! pic.twitter.com/4cuWh1cwKM
— UTRGV Athletics (@GoUTRGV) December 25, 2017
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow
And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow! pic.twitter.com/4dstfzPWnm
— Wofford Terriers (@WoffordTerriers) December 25, 2017
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath! pic.twitter.com/Y8YOjbohIo— The Beavs (@BeaverAthletics) December 25, 2017
He had a broad face, and a little round belly. 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/zyFNdbs1iz
— LA Tech Sports (@LATechSports) December 25, 2017
That shook when Truman laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. 🐯🌲 pic.twitter.com/VCLnAGazO2
— Mizzou Athletics (@MizzouAthletics) December 25, 2017
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, pic.twitter.com/vyUDznYONl
— Syracuse Athletics (@Cuse) December 25, 2017
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; pic.twitter.com/nbky23AEw4
— Xavier Musketeers (@XUAthletics) December 25, 2017
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; pic.twitter.com/TydNGrWm5X— Troy Athletics (@TroyAthletics) December 25, 2017
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; pic.twitter.com/t7OvsO8igY— UTSA Athletics (@UTSAAthletics) December 25, 2017
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle. pic.twitter.com/qWqLGHlWFO
— Houston Athletics (@UHCougars) December 25, 2017
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. pic.twitter.com/pGsdZIH8cS
— Purdue Athletics (@PurdueSports) December 25, 2017
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight pic.twitter.com/ERHKDnkRE1
— Utah State Athletics (@USUAthletics) December 25, 2017
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night! 🎅🎄😴 pic.twitter.com/oMfFo8adT1
— Delaware Blue Hens (@UDBlueHens) December 25, 2017
BONUS CONTENT:
The perfect birthday present for Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has always found a way to stay in the news and create storylines since he took over as the head man in Ann Arbor back in 2015. Today marks his 54th birthday.
It’s debatable as to what Harbaugh wants as the “perfect gift.” All of us pretty much have no clue what he wants, whether it’s on or off the field. But I think I have an idea as to what’s the perfect birthday gift for Harbaugh- he already got it.
Enter incoming quarterback transfer Shea Patterson. Yes, that’s a big deal, and here’s why.
Michigan failed to beat a team with a winning record last year, and lost both of their rivalry games at home against Michigan State and Ohio State. They were blown out on the road at Penn State and faltered late at Wisconsin. The biggest problem? Lack of consistent quarterback play.
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