A Word From Our Sponsors

If you are reading this blog right now you are probably aware that The Inn Crowd is sponsored by Cottage Inn. You probably figured that out from the enormous banner at the top of the page or the fact that we represent hard, but since The Inn Crowd footprint hasn't expanded outside of our team it's more likely that I told you in person and you have one of our jerseys.

Anyways, I want to take this opportunity to share a few things about the history of our Cottage Inn sponsorship and the expectations we face when wear the prestigious Cottage Inn logo on our chests. The sponsorship's positive effect was felt throughout Ann Arbor, as one of the primary requirements for the sponsorship saved Michigan students and faculty from having to endure a 6"5 eye-sore.

"Let me know what the cost is and I will pitch in under one condition. Will needs to cut his hair, last time I saw him he looked like a hippie. That would be bad advertising."

Weeks later, Will cut his majestic "flow."

Although he argues it was unrelated to this request his decision left me temporarily with the uncomfortable burden of having the longest flow in the house. I have no prediction on how Joe Stapleton's mohawk will be received by the sponsors.

We owe our thanks to Cottage Inn, specifically Owner and Operator George Michos, for agreeing to sponsor our team. He is better known as Coach Michos to those of us who know him well and was an accomplished athlete once upon a time, winning a State Championship in Football during his time at Pioneer High School before returning to to coach.

Needless to say, he doesn't tolerate losing. (which is sort of ironic because he is currently the Defensive Coordinator for the Lincoln Railsplitters).

"Not to put any pressure on you or anything, but I only sponsor winners. If you don't make it all the way to Crisler then consider your sponsorship over."

The pressure is on and stakes are high.