The Rebel Black Dot Song of the Day
The University of Michigan Marching Band, "The Victors" from Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue (T.L.A.M.)

Commentary: "The Victors" was going to be the R.B.D.S.O.T.D., win, lose, or draw. (Yes, I know the rules of college football no longer allow for draws.) The best thing about the Big Ten Network its inherent obsession with the Big Ten. To wit, the television coverage of to-day's game included the Michigan Marching Band performing their far-famed entrance routine, and the lyrics of "The Victors" were displayed on screen as the song progressed.

"Hail! to the victors valiant,
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes,
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
The leaders and best!

"Hail! to the victor valiant,
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes,
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
The champions of the West!"