Commanders CB Mike Sainristil Defends Michigan’s Post OSU Win Flag Planting | The Rich Eisen Show

[@SG-jv5zi]

I will forever be a supporter of this young man. Loved his talent, passion and play on the field. A true Michigan Man and Legend!!!

[@pdgoblue2518]

They asked him to switch positions. He didnt transfer, he just turned himself into one of the best DBs in the country and the leader of the team.

[@templetonbob]

I’ll never forget him breaking up that TD pass in The Game. Legend.

[@rogerwilliams7255]

One of the best plays in the history of the rivalry!

[@OneTime_01]

Great play! I was yelling at the TV, "they're gonna throw it to #8!" And Mikey comes out of nowhere and makes the play. That play is right up there with Woodson's punt return vs ohio and Howard's 4th and 1 TD catch vs notre dame. Go Blue

[@cloake_]

he did the same thing against the titans

[@OneTime_01]

@@cloake_ Wow! He's such a great athlete and a great example of what a teammate should be. Willing to do whatever is asked of him, for the betterment of the team. One of my favorite Wolverines of all time.

[@Adam-vs2in]

That and the big hit he had at last years game on Henderson was it?

[@nwedge4]

This fella is a Michigan all-time great. Stay healthy, and keep representing well.

[@delarye1]

One of my favorite players of the last decade. Mike, Hutch, and Jabrill.

[@ronalddelrosario7405]

"Little" Mikey is forever a legendary Meeeechigan Man! Definitely one of the highest football IQs to ever wear the winged helmet. He will never have to buy a beer in Ann Arbor. ;)

[@jwells1914]

“Yes, I did that!” Michigan Legend Mike Sainristil

[@abuahmed3613]

Love you, Mikey for everything you have done for Michigan. You will forever be remember as one of our great.

[@nathanlawson313]

1- Texas planted flag in UM and we walked away. 2- ohio state marching band pooped on UM flag for the halftime show. They were asking for it. 3- it's been 1,832 days since osu beat UM. Don't lose and we wont plant flag. Deal?

[@newyorker3556]

😆 exactly I’m neutral not a Michigan or Ohio state fan but Ohio is a toilet

[@austinburns9480]

We? You played?

[@craigsims1189]

Fan identity..I said we as well lol

[@anthonytitone]

Yes but fighting is also a part of this game so u can’t really be mad about it. If u r take that up with the BIG10 & Fox who show fights during every commercial to advertise this game.

[@OneTime_01]

​@@austinburns9480Find something better to do. We are enjoying this win, get over it.

[@jackphillips2252]

He was a huge, huge part of Michigan being great for the last few years…. Huge part….

[@redstr86]

Love this dude

[@lancemarteen86]

One of my all time favorites! Go Blue.

[@MispeledStalion]

Mikey may be my favorite all-time Wolverine. Probably the most intelligent college football player I have ever seen and absolutely relentless. He is essentially 2021-23 Michigan football's avatar.

[@southviewarab]

Legit the most underrated college football player of all time, he can NEVER get as much love as he deserves

[@343Films]

Love this dude! Michigan Legend 〽️🏆

[@candipauline]

My all time favorite Michigan player

[@ontargetthomunclesam3926]

This guy is going to be one of the greatest

[@adama1215]

Mikey is a 〽️ legend 💯

[@JohnnyDeon34]

1:43 I can tell you why, it was because they were embarrassed. Every statistical, or analytical category favored OSU and EVERYONE thought Michigan would lose this game by a blowout. Also the realization of knowing that it’s been an entire graduating class that has never beaten Michigan, even when they’re having one of their worst years since the Covid year.

[@jazzycmk6460]

Will always love how NC game ended. Mikey makes that game sealing pick and goes 80-ish yards coming just short of a TD. Then Blake gets his final TD. Two Michigan legends who stayed for their final year getting curtain calls.

[@deanzachariades6365]

Mike Sainristil is amazing. He became a legend at Michigan and is on his way to being an All-Pro at Washington.

[@sealtrain8252]

Rip Meechy never forget

[@Ohiofelonstate]

Absolute blue legend..... .

[@tcbowen12]

It's just part of a big rivalry. If it's not the flag it'll be something else. The media does its share in creating these situations as well. Also, Mikes the man. Having a blast watching him turn into one of the better young corners in the league.

[@tcbowen12]

And this idea is exactly what I mean by the media creating their fair share of the drama

[@joecommentator320]

It happened this time because OSU as 3 TD favorites were max embarrassed!

[@danielchavira9968]

The loss 2 years ago for them was understandable since it was a top 3 team, but this one was unexpected.

[@JuanSanchez-qw6gz]

Hes a beast legend!!! Love this guy!!!!

[@rogerwilliams7255]

Mikey!!!

[@cbreezy1322]

Go Blue Baby! Explained to my daughter how we coach guy's up. Mike was a 3 star wide receiver and look at him now! Go Blue Proud of my Guys! 💙💛

[@bigplayray1625]

I can still remember watching his recruiting film because of his 5* teammate Lewis Cine (chose Kirby $mart) Michigan was in the fight for as well. I was telling everybody this supposed 3* is superb athlete as well as smart football player... and I even said if he was a little bigger he'd be the next Reggie Bush with the ball in his hands. Who knew he'd eventually switch from being a decent receiver to being the One and Only Michigan Legend Mikey FrOZOne Sainristil. I Have Similar stories about fellow 3*s turned beasts Uche, Kwity, Ojabo, and Metellus.

[@cbreezy1322]

@bigplayray1625 Amen! Players get developed at Michigan. Can only imagine what it's going to be like with high level recruits. Some of those rankings mean nothing! Got to go get it!

[@matttetreault1987]

Michigan Blueblood LEGEND 〽️〽️〽️ LFG BLUE!!!!

[@AmericanViewer13]

Michigan Legend. Forever Go Blue!

[@maizeman90]

Just clicked on the video and heard the first question and started laughing immediately full well knowing Mike did it 2 years ago lol

[@TheGloriousLeader]

I think it happened this time because of the expectation and how close the game was. 2022 nothing happened because they got blown out 45-23.

[@PilesMozeratti]

Dude a monster!! GOMICHIGAN baby!!🎉

[@grumbygrumble2762]

Horseshoe? More like toilet bowl.

[@markc7274]

One of my all time favorite players.

[@KenMac-ui2vb]

It's still a dream. Remember! Please contribute to the Keep Ryan Day Fund. Won't you give?

[@junioralmozard6460]

Love this Guy let’s SKOOO Commanders.

[@BigHouse907]

The difference this time is Sawyer snapped. He led the charge in to the Michigan celebration. Even after they were separated, he continued to go nuts on his own staff.

[@CutFromADifferentCloth7]

As it's been said to Football Players in huddles in real life and also in commercials, TV shows and movies "Protect This House"! If you don't "Protect Your House" and you lose, there's a chance that the opposing team will plant their flag on Your Field. Interestingly enough it happened 5 other times on that same day of College Rivalry Day Weekend after Michigan planted their flag in the midfield of the Ohio State Stadium.

[@JasonEyestone]

💡 Every field should have a flag stand so the winners can mount and celebrate around their flag at the end of the game. It should be a standard (optional) procedure. The broadcast networks would love the viewership it would draw at the end of each game too, instead of people tuning out early.

[@jakeMontejo3272]

Legend.

[@koobs4549]

That’s kind of been my perspective, why this time? Why is it only a problem this time, it wasn’t a problem for the last how many years of people doing it? It’s ridiculous that suddenly now, this is a step too far. People’s memories are so short 😂

[@tomasarmon3005]

Michigan legend!!

[@kirkburd]

LOVE MIKEY!!! (FROZONE)

[@frankdiponio710]

This man is intelligent …works hard …always supports his teammates …future perfect husband and father and leader wherever he goes …Go Blue !!!

[@DavidFobare]

Cade Stover’s worst nightmare.

[@paulday5722]

IMO, planting the flag is only a problem because they do it right on the home team's logo at midfield. That is where the disrespect factor comes in. The NCAA should make a rule the field of play is off limits for any demonstration like this. Your sideline and end zones are fair game.

[@BrianJames-ls5qq]

"Why do you think it happened this time?" Because four years of being coached by Ryan Day would turn even Chuck Norris into a softie

[@samich57]

To the Victors go the spoils

[@sly9882]

Go Blue

[@mikemoney8344]

They're Ohio SOFT for a reason!!!

[@PinkToid]

Sainristil absolutely hit sticked ohio states running back in The Game also, just annihilated him

[@MaizeANDBlue1957]

ohio state got mad *_THIS TIME_* because Michigan *TOTALLY EMBARRASSED THEM* in front of the nation. In 2022 _(and when OK did it in 2017),_ the point spread wasn't near as much as this time. ohio state was expected to win by the entire world, and when they didn't? The buckeyes _WIDDLE FEEWINGS_ were hurt! 🤣

[@jimlessner8476]

Stop the football going to war stuff!!!

[@_jse123]

Yet another crying situation which will now be a new rule enforced by the NCAA because OSu doesn't like it. Just like the signal guy, the Targeting stuff and the it's too cold in week 12 move the game to week 4 or 5 and the whole thing Oregon was doing too. What else will they cry about to get changed in CFB? Pretty sure they were the leaders on turning the 4 team playoff into a everyone gets a chance invitational. Should been expanded to 6 that's it.

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

He owns osu

[@kevinsouth9669]

Michigan fans are always the same. Lose, and you pretend you don't care. WIn, and you run your mouths 24/7. Stay home and practice your flag corp routines with your cheerleaders. Sit on your couch, wrap yourself in your M flags and watch OSU in the playoffs. btw in 2022 UM waited to do their flag dance until OSU had left the field, same as Baker M.

[@paulettelee6977]

Damn mike is ledgen just like Charles,Woodson, the great desmond howerd and old 98 the greatist ever tom harmon ,

[@dylanmendicina7391]

Mikey!!!