Michigan Grad Sues The State Over Reassigned License Plate

Forget going blue, a University of Michigan grad is going red after his 'G0BLUE' license plate was reassigned to another person. Joseph Hardig III says the plate has been on his vehicles for years.

Now, he's learned it's been assigned to another car owner after he tried to get it renewed at a local secretary of state office. He's now taking action in hopes of getting it back.

Hardig told The Detroit News, "My dad's passed away. I got it from him. It's meaningful to me. We're just huge fans and love the University."

Hardig, who ESPN reports works as a lawyer in Detroit, is asking a judge to block the state from giving the license plate to another Ann Arbor man. The secretary of state won't comment on the ongoing lawsuit, ESPN says.

According to Hardig, he visited a branch of the secretary of state on November 4th, a month before the deadline for plate renewals. At that time, he was told "G0BlUE" was no longer available for his vehicle.

ESPN reports that the plate has now been assigned to Jonathan Fine and his BMW. However, as of late last week he still hadn't received it in the mail.

Fine told the Detroit News that he was checking out different options for custom plates when he noticed G0BLUE was available. He told the Detroit News, "I thought it was a mistake at first...I'm not actually that excited about the plate. I just had to take it. It's more just because it was available."

According to ESPN, he'd be willing to give it up if he can find another suitable option for himself. Regarding Hardig's situation, Fine told the newspaper, "I understand why he's upset. If I had a cool plate like that, I'd be upset to lose it." Well, Mr. Fine. Now you do. So, what are you going to do about it?

Can't help but to reminded of the classic Seinfeld episode with the custom plates...

There's nothing like college football. From tailgating to the nail biting finish, it's always a great time. What makes it so great? It has to be the atmosphere of an NCAA game. You're on campus surrounded by the most loyal fans imaginable. No matter what college you're at, or previously attended, it's always special. However, some are more special than others. We ranked the 5 greatest stadiums in college football.

Doing this wasn't easy. Do you know how many amazing stadiums there are in the country? Truly countless! So, you best believe these 5 all have something very unique about them.

First off, I want to be clear that the results are completely bias free. Okay, maybe almost completely bias free. I can't promise that some of my personal opinions didn't shape the rankings. They probably did, to an extent. You should know, I graduated from Michigan State University. I am a proud Spartan. However, Spartan Stadium didn't make this list. See? I didn't let my biases influence the results.

That's not to say Spartan Stadium isn't worthy of being on the list. I had some crazy times in the student section there. Spartans show up to support their team. They have hilarious chants and MSU has one of the most beautiful campuses in the entire country. Spartan Stadium is beautiful and sits on the Red Cedar River. It's incredibly scenic. Yet, it wasn't enough to make this list of the greatest stadiums in college football.

In fact, some other iconic stadiums didn't make the cut, either. The iconic blue turf at Boise State's Albertsons Stadium won't be found on the list. Beaver Stadium has history and legacy, but also isn't on this list. So, if your school's stadium didn't make the list please don't take it personally. Unless you're an Ohio State fan. There's no way the Shoe was going to make the list. Excuse me, *the* Shoe. Let's get to the list!

You can't talk about iconic stadiums and not mention Rose Bowl Stadium. It's basically the epitome of iconic stadiums. Then, you add the mountain backdrop and it really can't get much better than that. Personally, I've never been but it's high up on my bucket list.

Tigers may hate cinnamon, but they love football. LSU's Tiger Stadium is one of the best environments in all of college football. That place gets loud! No team wants to come into Death Valley. I mean, certainly they call it that for a reason, right?

There's something about Neyland Stadium that stands out and separates from the pack. Maybe it's the checkered end zone. Perhaps it's the crowd in their orange and white. The music? So much to like about games at Tennessee. Whenever I see one of their night games on TV, I can't lie I get a little jealous. Good for those students who get to enjoy game days there.

It's Iowa, how exciting can it be? I understand that perspective. However, what makes Kinnick one of the best stadiums in the country has nothing to do with their field or play. I love how the children's hospital overlooks the field. What an amazing thought. It gives the kids an opportunity to watch the games, and that can mean everything. I think it could be one of my favorite traditions in all of sports.

Every game, at the end of the first quarter, the filled stadium and sidelines turn their attention to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital and wave to the children. Watch it sometime. It will melt your heart...and I say that as a fan of another Big Ten school. Good on you, Iowa!

You had to have seen this coming, right? I'm a proud Spartan and even I can't deny the greatest that is The Big House. Not only is it the largest stadium in the United States (and entire Western Hemisphere), it's the third-largest stadium in all of the world! It's truly a sight to behold.

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