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Sklar Brothers Took Extreme Measures To Watch Fab Five Battle Top-Ranked Duke

Michigan actually changed the seating arrangement at Crisler Arena to suit the Fab Five. That and more from Randy and Jason Sklar.
Sklar Brothers Took Extreme Measures To Watch Fab Five Battle Top-Ranked Duke
Sklar Brothers Took Extreme Measures To Watch Fab Five Battle Top-Ranked Duke

By attending the University of Michigan in the early 1990s, comedians Randy and Jason Sklar were privileged enough to see a laundry list of great U-M sporting moments.

From "The Catch" to "The Pose" to watching the Fab Five blossom into full-fledged super stars, the Sklar brothers had a front row seat to an electric era of Michigan sports.

And during a Saturday, Dec. 15, 1991 meeting between the Fab Five and the reigning No. 1 Duke Blue Devils, the Sklar brothers were literally seated in the front row as U-M nearly pulled off a dramatic upset.

Watch the attached video to hear the Sklar brothers recount the drastic measures they took to ensure their up close and personal seating arrangement for what was a legendary game.

What is your favorite memory from the Fab Five era? From that time period in general, which Michigan moment ranks No. 1 on your list? Let us know!

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