The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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inside michigan athletics all grateful to him for his dedication, passion and loyal service to our championship culture," Brady Hoke noted. "He is a big part of this program, and his colorful personality will be missed around Schembechler Hall, Michigan Stadium and on the road in opposing venues. We are happy that Jon will be able to enjoy retirement with his wife, Cheri, and family, but that is on hold until he helps us chase another Big Ten championship this fall." The executive director of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) the past 24 years, Falk has plenty of professional accomplishments under his belt. But his greatest attribute in all of those years at Michigan might be his ability to develop relationships with U-M players. "It is virtually impossible for any former Michigan football player from the past 40 years to talk about Michigan football and not have the name 'Big Jonny' pass their lips," former Wolverine and EPSN personality Desmond Howard said. "He's easily the most important guy at Schembechler Hall that you can talk to today if you want to know about Michigan tradition. "One of my favorite things to do when I go back to Ann Arbor is to sit in Big Jon's office and listen to him tell stories … Bo stories especially. Even though I think he's softened up just a little over the years, he's still a man whose respect you have to earn, no matter who you are … and he's loyal to a fault. His impact on and contributions to Michigan football will never be forgotten." "Jon was an outstanding equipment manager," Carr said. "He was well organized, extremely well prepared and on game day he was an advantage for Michigan. What I appreciated most, however, was his presence and his voice in the locker room. His mantra was 'The best ring is the next one,' and that message resonated with the Michigan teams down through the years." michigan authentic game-used footballs, basketballs & uniforms available at rock paper scissors 216 South Main Street, Ann Arbor 102 W Chicago Bldv Ste #1, Tecumseh by