Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Body] I have noticed this too.... and the aplomb in which he does it. I am sure those reporters constantly have to do a double take and ask themselves, "did he just dodge me?" He is so smiling, unpretentious and non-offputting with it that you don't see it coming until it is too late. It is as if he is toying with them at times. A subtle dilithium shot. Left, right and gone! [Title]

Output: I have noticed this too..... and the aplomb in which he does it


Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Body] The thing about that Mike Martin/Shoelace picture, is it clearly shows Shoelace to be closer to his listed 6 foot than we were being led to believe by a few of the pundits and/or TV announcers earlier this year. I also noticed last week that as he was being helped off the field for the couple of plays that he missed with his sore knee, that when he stood up next to the Trainers, Denard appeared atleast as tall if not taller than them. And they were the Trainers who looked like they may have played ball at some point - not those little guys that you sometimes see. As many have reported here on Mgoblog (from in-person sightings), Denard is atleast a solid 5'11" .... and may very well be a legit 6 footer [Title]

Output: The thing about that Mike Martin/Shoelace pic


Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Body] And lets not forget that he hit the deep ball when he needed it. That deep pass to Hemingway with a 300 pound lineman about to tee off on him was money!!! Denard has guts! Most people would not have been able to get that pass off under those conditions. [Title]

Output: And lets not forget that he hit the deep ball when he needed it


Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Body] Wow.... have we gotten spoiled. The guy has connected on those passes all season long. He simply had an off game with the deep ball. It happens. See Jay Cutler and Eli Manning last night. Even Payton Manning and Drew Brees have been off and on with their deep passes this season. [Title]

Output: Wow..... have we gotten spoiled


Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Body] He doesn't have to sustain it. Even if he puts up numbers somewhere around 70 to75% of what he is putting up now, those will be some pretty incredible numbers.... and certainly enough to keep him the Heisman frontrunner. That said, 2 things will be his key: 1) stay healthy, and 2) keep coming up big in big moments. The guy has been clutch! He needs to keep that up. If he does, and if he stays healthy, he will win the Heisman. [Title]

Output: He doesn't have to sustain it


Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Body] Is it just me or does the OP sound like a guy who not a fan of Denard. As ElGuapo shrugs his shoulders at that utterly puzzling thought.... then goes, "oh well, haters are gonna hate!" [Title]

Output: Is it just me or does the OP sound like


Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Body] First player in HISTORY to pass for 200+ yards, and rush for 200+ yards twice in a season. If it is so easy to do, it would have been done before. [Title]

Output: First player in HISTORY to pass for 200.... rush for 200


Input: [Date] 4 years 43 weeks ago [Body] Whats disturbing about Rock is not so much his lack of strength (because Barwis can bring that up) but his lack of speed, quickness, balance, anticipation, instincts and effort. Basically, all the other things that a football player needs, he appears to be lacking. You can coach up strength and possibly effort to some degree.... but the others you pretty much naturally have or you don't. Sheesh, I hope I am wrong. [Title]

Output: Whats disturbing about Rock is


Input: [Date] 4 years 43 weeks ago [Body] I understand where you are coming from. And without question it is good to know that we have Tate ready to go who has polish and experience. And Devin (who really had 2 deep touchdown throws - one Hemingway dropped; the other called back by penalty) capable of filling in too and throwing lazers although he is still obviously learning on the job. But there is only one #16. I wrote this earlier: Although our backups are good players, there is only one #16. A guy with a 70% passing percentage who leads the entire nation in rushing.... a video game character. Those type of players come around only ONCE IN A LIFETIME and what they do for the image of the University..... what they do for recruiting and building a program.... lasts beyond a game or even a season. It is imperative that we keep Denard healthy. And any notion of "oh well, run him into ground because if he gets injured we have great backups waiting in the wings" is hubris devoid of perspective. Perspective of Denard means towards this season but more importantly, what Denard means to this program for the years (possibly even decade) that follows. [Title]

Output: I understand where you are coming from. And....


Input: [Date] 4 years 43 weeks ago [Body] Although our backups are good players, there is only one #16. A guy with a 70% passing percentage who leads the entire nation in rushing.... a video game character. Those type of players come around only ONCE IN A LIFETIME and what they do for the image of the University..... what they do for recruiting and building a program.... lasts beyond a game or even a season. It is imperative that we keep Denard healthy. And any notion of "oh well, run him into ground because if he gets injured we have great backups waiting in the wings" is hubris devoid of perspective. Perspective of Denard means towards this season but more importantly, what Denard means to this program for the years (possibly even decade) that follows. [Title]

Output: Although our backups are good players,


Input: [Date] 4 years 43 weeks ago [Body] I saw this posted elsewhere on a "free site" so I can't take credit for it but I thought it was pretty much spot on. Essentially, "Denard does it all". "The fact of the matter is, Denard does it all. I was having this discussion with my buddy yesterday and we both agreed that if you gave Denard the running ability of an "average college QB," it is still a high probability that he starts at QB for this team based strictly upon his throwing ability. DENARD IS EXTREMELY ACCURATE AND THROWS A GREAT DEEP BALL. Fact is, as much as other fans might try and tell us differently, Denard is a great passer. He is connecting on 70% of his passes and he has done it against solid competition for the most part. Add in his exceptional running ability and you now have weapon that is unheard of.... vis a vis a record breaking quarterback. A video game character. I also noticed the "tempo" of the offense is not the same with Tate or Devin out there. Brian Griese commented on this and he was right. It was almost as if Bowling Green was taking a breather without Denard in the game - despite the fact that they were still giving up points (Lol). The tempo of the offense slowed down considerably. Denard just puts sooo much pressure on a defense. Denard is a special quarterback people. And really, with his being able to do everything.... throw, run, lead... there is no need to substitute for him with the lone possible exception of wanting to give him an occasional break. Besides, I don't think Rich Rod will do it anyhow. Rich Rod knows what Denard means to this offense and, consequently, I highly doubt that we would ever see packages or the kind of tinkering with this offense that would see Devin of Tate consistently substitute in for him". [Title]

Output: Denard does it all


Input: [Date] 4 years 43 weeks ago [Body] I think that would be a classy move. The kid has done a lot for this University. And I think it will happen too. I think we can do both.... help Devin maintain his confidence and show our appreciation to Tate. I don't think they are mutually exclusive. Hopefully we get up on the opponent enough so that both see plenty of action. [Title]

Output: I think that would be a classy move


Input: [Date] 4 years 43 weeks ago [Body] You are entitled to your opinion my friend. But no way do I risk tinkering with the confidence of the future franchise quarterback for Michigan. You obviously think nothing of that. That is where we differ. [Title]

Output: You are entitled to your opinion my friend


Input: [Date] 4 years 43 weeks ago [Body] I think at some point we have to acknowledge that Devin Gardner has feelings and emotions too. In 2 games so far, he was next up off the bench if Denard couldn't play. That has to build up an expectancy in a young player's mind. He now likely expects to be called 2nd. In all likelihood he has prepared himself mentally as the 2nd string quarterback. And unless he has done something to warrant demotion, you have to give him the call 2nd up or risk hurting the young guy's confidence. [Title]

Output: I think at some point we have to acknowledge


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] The general consensus seems to be that we have the most exciting colleg football player in the country. For the first time in my lifetime, I am now reading SEC fans post things like, "I want to try and watch as many Michigan games as I can this year just to see Robinson play". And "boy, that Robinson sure is fun to watch". Add in a big play threat in Stonum, a reliable receiver in Roundtree and a back with big play potential in Shaw, and yes, I believe we arguably have the most exciting offense in the country. [Title]

Output: We have the most exciting player in the country


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Easy, easy there big fella. For all practical purposes last year is irrelevant with respect to anyone but the players we have not seen this year. And we have seen Denard this year. And this year, he stands fearlessly in the pocket - that can't be denied. For the most part (because we have not seen him) we have to look at last year for Tate - and Tate's first instinct last year was to scramble - that also can't be denied. That said, who really knows how Tate would do today? Again, we haven't seen him. Maybe he would be different and change from his instincts of last year? Thats possible. But from what I recall of the Spring Game, he seemed to change very little. And we must remember, that although we haven't seen him, the coaches are seeing him every day. And they have likely made certain decisions based upon those observations. [Title]

Output: Easy, easy there big fella.


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] He displayed some serious touch and accuracy on those deep passes last week. [Title]

Output: He displayed some serious touch and accuracy on


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Denard is a record breaking quarterback. We can call the Heisman talk "hype" and yes, it is early, but lets also be sure not to go the other direction with this thing and try to downplay what Denard has done. Denard has worked his arse off, broken records and put up numbers that boggle the mind. Everything he is getting right now is deserved. He earned it wth his play on the football field. [Title]

Output: Denard is a record breaking quarterback


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Scouts often have divergent views on different players. For instance most scouts thought Seneca Wallace (Iowa State) was too short to play NFL QB. He is around 5'10". Most scouts predicted that he would have to switch positions in the NFL. But one scout saw things differently and guess what.... Wallace has been playing NFL QB for quite a few years now and proving all doubters wrong. Denard is very accurate as a passer. Has a gun and runs like a deer. And from personal accounts of his size, most say that he is atleast 5'11". But even if he is shorter (which I doubt) there will be an NFL team out there (much like there was with Wallace, Tebow, and few others) that will see his potential at QB (ironically, much like RR did) and give him his shot there..... and he is likely to impress. Being made of delithium and all, I would never bet against Denard. ... [Title]

Output: Scouts often have divergent views


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] I totally agree. If a kid earns playing time, he should play. This team is woefully devoid of depth. [Title]

Output: I totally agree


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] 2 ways of looking at that. 1) If you want X player to help his college team long term then sure, we can have him longer if we redshirt him, but 2) if X player's college team needs him now, then why redshirt him if it is not going to cost the kid an NFL future? In other words, all things being equal, why look at winning 5 years from now when the kid can help us win today? Win today and 5 years from now the recruiting would have been so strong that X player essentially becomes replaceable. Lose now and recruiting dries up. Again, the one caveat being, that his playing today does not cost the kid an NFL future. And typically, with skill position players in particular, that NFL potential shows up long before a redshirt 5th year. [Title]

Output: 2 ways of looking at that


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Isn't it extremely rare for a college player to improve by leaps and bounds between his 4th year of college ball and his redshirt 5th year? In other words, if a kid has NFL potential, that usually shows up long before his redshirt 5th year. Thus, if playing him early is not going to cost him an NFL future, I am all for playing him. [Title]

Output: Isn't it extremely rare for a college player to improve by leaps


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Thats right, it was KSU. I got my schools mixed up. Thanks guys. [Title]

Output: Thats right, it was KSU


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] I remember that too. The peanut gallery is pretty rough out there tonight. -1 ??? Wow [Title]

Output: I remember that too


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Just goes to show you why Lemming is not a head coach and Rich Rod, Urban Meyer and guys like that are. They clearly saw things that Lemming couldn't see. Denard is passing the ball at 70% as far as accuracy. He is very accurate. Passing deep, passing short, doing it all and doing it all with touch where need be... and a rifle when he has to gun it. Denard simply didn't have the coaching before arriving at Michigan. The talent was always there. It merely had to be coached up. [Title]

Output: Just goes to show you why Lemming is not a coach and Rich Rod is


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Bb011 ..... gutsy post. And I see where you are going with it. I think it is easy to be reactionary and bomb this guy for his post but if we can put emotions aside for a moment and see what he is saying, I think he raises some good points in an educated way as opposed to trying to flame and make his points. 1. Denard does throw the ball with more zip. 2. That zip does help on those bubble screens as they seem to be working much better this year. The ball is arriving earlier, consequently, the receivers have more room to make a play. 3. Denard throws a very accurate deep ball. 4. Denard is much more accurate than we ever could have imagined. His passing percentage is among the highest in the nation right now. 5. Tate always had the reputation for being accurate but we never saw it with his deep throws last year. 6. And with Tate's shorter throws, it does little good to be accurate on those throws if you can't get the ball there quick enough for the receiver to make a play with it. 7. Tate was not very fast but was somewhat elusive. He average 2 yards a carry last year. Not very productive in an offense where the quarterback is expected to make a major contribution to running attack. **All of that said, I think it does little good to compare Denard and Tate. They are both good quarterbacks but they both obviously have different skill sets. [Title]

Output: Bb011 ...... gutsy post


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Thanks Huss, I didn't realize they had a similar back waiting in the wings. That is great to hear because Dyer is not very similar - more of compact power back with some speed. [Title]

Output: Thanks Huss, I didn't realize they had a


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] In watching Dyer, it almost looks like he has gotten too muscle bound or something. He seems almost stiff. Good back but not as shifty, fast or fluid as Dee. I don't believe Dee would be all that intimidated by the prospect of competing with Dyer. Unless Dee told the interviewer what he wanted to hear (which I doubt) or unless that Rivals article is inaccurate (which is possible though not probable), I am concerned about Dee committing to us now. The info conveyed in that article does not bode well for us. [Title]

Output: Dyer appears to be a different type of runner than Dee


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Great analysis..... and would add that Denard clearly (imo) throws the ball with more zip than Pryor does. Denard has a rifle. Pryor still "shotputs" the ball quite a bit. And despite his arm strength, Denard has also shown that he can throw the ball with great touch. But I agree with you respect to distance.... although Pryor lacks the zip on his throws that Denard has, Pryor can throw the ball very far. Denard can do that as well but whether or not he can throw as far or further than Pryor is a matter for debate. But I love what I saw of Denard's deep game yesterday. He consistently laid it out there with great touch and accuracy. Yes, I am a homer, but I take Denard over Pryor. ... [Title]

Output: Great analysis


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] 42 points.... no delay of game penalties.... Denard played great..... our running backs played great.... our Oline played great.... RR was clear in his press conference, the shifts did NOT confuse this offense. [Title]

Output: 42 points


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] All Denard can do is place the ball where it is supposed to be placed. That being the case irrespective of who the DB is or isnt. And today, Denard did just that. Those deep balls could not have been thrown more perfectly. [Title]

Output: All Denard can do is place the ball where it is


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] If they dare Denard to beat them in man, that will be a major mistake. Denard showed today that he throws an outstanding deep ball with nice touch and great accuracy. That said, you may be right - teams may well try that strategy. But if they do, Denard will make them pay. [Title]

Output: If they dare Denard to beat them in man


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Denard made some tremendous deep throws today. He threw the deep ball with great touch and accuracy. I was very impressed by his performance today. Say goodbye to the theory that Denard can't beat you deep. [Title]

Output: Denard made some tremendous deep throws today


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] I looking at film on Griffin, I am not impressed. Imo Denard is faster.... and Denard is the better quarterback. [Title]

Output: I looking at film on Griffin


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] 4.5 in full pads will be the fastest player on the football field every time. And that, as the OP pointed out, after running around the field for a while and taking hits before the sprint. That would also mean that he may, in fact, be a little faster than his purported 4.32 forty yard dash without pads. It has been a long time since I have a seen a guy consistently outrun the angles the way Denard does. This guy is simply scary fast!!! [Title]

Output: 4.5 in full pads will be the fastest player


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Just a side note: Denard is the first player in college football history to pass for 240 + yards and run for 240 + yards. Record setting performances will get great media coverage. [Title]

Output: Just a side note:


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] The coverage is fantastic!!!! After so much nagative coverage, this coverage is a welcome relief. Besides, things will somewhat even out over time. Denard quite simply has played as well as anyone IN THE ENTIRE HISTORY of college football. That type of performance deserves to be talked about. Denard deserves all the kodos he is getting right now. But can he keep that going?? Likely not at this level but fairly close. Thus, things will start to naturally even out a bit on their own. He will be talked about but a little less as the season goes along and he has those normal ups and downs that Coach Rod keeps telling us will come with such a young player. He will likely continue to be a Heisman contender - just less likely to keep breaking records every week. Thus we have to strike now while the iron is hot. We now have one of those rare players that we have seen periodlcally with other programs but have been wondering (ever since Woodson left) when we would land such a player again. Well now we have him. Denard and the media attention that he is getting is great for recruiting and great for national perception of the program. I say, enjoy every moment of it.... enjoy it while it lasts. [Title]

Output: The coverage is FANTASTIC!!!


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Tate had an easier job in many ways because it is always easier to get yourself up to play sensational for one game rather than two games back to back. Denard had to do it for 2 games back to back. It is a much harder task to get up for and play great football back to back versus a UConn and ND (on the road mind you), than Western Mich and ND. The Western Mich game was somewhat equivalent to the UMass game we play this week. UConn was a legit opponent. This is no knock on Tate. I am just stating the facts. ... [Title]

Output: Tate had an easier job in many ways because


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Last year we were at home. What Denard did on the road before a hostile crowd was simply remarkable. .... [Title]

Output: Last year we were at home.


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Denard will start and play until the game is in hand. Denard will primarily throw the ball and handoff to the RB's. Denard is the clear cut starter and there is no need to upset team chemistry by changing that now. Plus, Denard is just a second year player. As great as he has played, he could still use the work. According to the depth chart next up will be Devin. After that will be Tate. The coaches have clearly shown that by: a) the depth chart released today, and b) by the substitution pattern in previous games that they are serious about Devin being # 2. Any notion about Tate starting or getting snaps ahead of Devin simply flies in the face of facts as we know them today. [Title]

Output: Denard will start and play until


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Michael Wilbon on PTI stated today that Denard "is like Michael Vick except that Denard is a more accurate passer". You don't move Michael Vick. Let alone a more accurate Michael Vick. You don't move that type of player for anyone. ... [Title]

Output: Michael Wilbon on PTI stated today that Denard


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Oh.... I see the thread title has now been changed to the "ND" game. No harm no foul. We all make mistakes. [Title]

Output: Oh.... I see the thread title has now been changed


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Vlad is not listed on the Rivals depth chart released today: http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1125677 [Title]

Output: Vlad is not listed


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Not sure what depth chart you are looking at but the Week 3 depth chart just released by Rivals has Tate at # 3 [Title]

Output: Tate is listed as #3


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] We all know Denard is very smart. He is making all the right reads out there and is making wise decisions with the football. What is he.... something like 65 passes without a pick? You can't do that without thinking, reading and making great decisions on the field. One thing about haters is they only hate when you doing something well. Let them hate. It means that we being successful. It means that we are doing something right. [Title]

Output: We all know Denard is very smart


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] I wouldn't go as far as to say that Tate will never see the field this year. Barring the unthinkable, I believe he will see the field at some point this year but likely after Denard and Devin have played. And it likely wont be meaningful minutes but in mop up duty. This coaching staff is serious about discipline and work ethic. RR is a very strict man in many ways. Cut class get in the dog house. Cut class too much, get the boot. This same philosophy applies to everything else with respect to the program RR runs. Do it the right way or suffer the consequences. Moreover, there is a reason Devin was widely regarded as the best QB in the nation last year - he is good. In the eyes of the coaches he has likely outperformed Tate and has deservedly secured the #2 spot with his play. Lastly, we have a record breaking quarterback currently at the helm who is taking the college football world by storm. A player that can be the pied piper for the program by bringing much needed positive exposure and elite level recruits into the fold. All talk of playing Denard anywhere but quarterback is ludicrous imo. [Title]

Output: I wouldn't go as far as to say


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Mr. Forcier is that you? Or is it the mysterious QBForce coming up with these threads? [Title]

Output: Mr.Forcier is that you?


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] I think we may be underestimating our accomplishments a bit at this point in the season because of what happened last year. And because our defense can admittedly be a little scary at times. But the fact of the matter is that present day Notre Dame and elite level BIg East teams are conservatively comparable to mid level Big 10 teams. Thus, wins over a well coached UConn team and ND had to atleast be equivalent to a win over a Minny, Purdue, Illinois and possibly little brother. And that has to bode well for our overall prospect of success in Big 10 play. Moreover, I don't ever recall Minny, Purdue, Illinois or lil brother hitting like that UConn team hit. Roy Roundtree might still be shaking out the cobwebs from that bonecrushing hit he took against UConn. And we all know that Charlie Weis couldn't coach but he sure could recruit. That ND team has a high number of players who will playing on Sundays in the years to come. And to beat that team on the road was no small feat. I am trying to be conservative but I must admit to being downright giddy over what I have seen of this team this year. And I believe Monsieur Brandon has to see the direction in which this team is going and has to be gaining more and more confidence in Rich Rod. Yes, I think RR's seat is cooling. Far from cool but cooling. [Title]

Output: I think we may be underestimating our accomplishments


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Agreed on Kelly.... Crist should have been sat for the entire game. You can't take the chance with the young man's future and well being. If history with respect to head injuries has shown us nothing else, it has shown us that the more conservative the better when it comes to any type of head injury. Kelly merely hedged his bet. [Title]

Output: Agreed on Kelly.... Crist should have been sat


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] There is also part of me that thinks Rich Rod is much much smarter than we have all give him credit for. Time has provided me more of an opportunity to look into this man's mind and I must tell you, I am starting to believe he is the smartest guy in the room. His "aw shucks" country boy spiel aside, this guy is smart. Why do I say that? I believe Tate is probably a long way away from being designated #2 knowing that that may cause the new starter to be constantly be looking over his shoulder. Tate still has a fairly sizable fan following to say little of the overzealous, demanding family that he comes from. RR wants Denard totally comfortable and he likely knows that putting as much distance between Tate and seat 1 will go along way towards doing that. Besides Denard has proven that he deserves to be comfortably #1. From his play on to field to the way that he has conducted himself off the field, Denard has earned the right to be comfortable. Keeping Devin at 2 likely helps with that objective. [Title]

Output: There is also part of me that thinks


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] I agree with Blazefire. Denard is going to do wonders for recruiting. Sort of like the Fab Five (too soon?) of football. The Fab Five with its flashy passes and baggy shorts was something new and fresh that took the basketball world by storm. In that same vein we now have Denard with the long hair, the speed, the flair, and the catchy nickname "Shoelace". Our national recruiting should definitely pick up and, at the very least, our Florida recruiting should get even stronger. Little kids in ball parks across america are wanting that #16 jersey and are wanting to be "Shoelace". This is the kind of thing that kind turn a program around. Lets keep our fingers crossed that he stays healthy and that he keeps it up. [Title]

Output: Totally agree with Blazefire


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] The refs missed quite a few calls. Denard got about 2 or 3 blows to the head after passing the ball. Clearly 1 or 2 of those should have been called. And now we have a pic showing a fairly blatant facemask. Denard is a warrior but we can't have him taking an unnecessary beating out there. Hopefully the refs will be more vigilant in protecting Denard moving forward. [Title]

Output: The refs missed quite of few calls


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Possibly Tate's attempt to somehow be relevant again? I say be a good teammate and humbly work your way back up the depth chart. Tell your family to leave the twittering alone and let what happens on the gridiron do all the talking for you. Let your play do the talking son.... let your play do the talking! [Title]

Output: Possibly Tate's attempt to be relevant again?


Input: [Date] 4 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Kelly also said, "he can pass the ball and he is very accurate" in addition to saying he is a "running back". So no, I don't think Kelly was taking a shot at Denard. [Title]

Output: Kelly also said, "he can pass the ball and he is very accurate"


Input: [Date] 4 years 46 weeks ago [Body] I really gave minimal weight to Mr. Forcier's interview. And not to speak for Tom but I also believe Tom may have been giving it minimal weight as well, vis a vis the disclaimers. Why?? The speed in which Mr. Forcier responded told me that he was understandably attempting some measure of damage control. I mean, he had to know how bad Tate's actions must have appeared before a national television audience. And what father would not want to change the narrative? What father would not want to protect their son? But really, how likely is it that Mr. Forcier managed to have a heart to heart talk with Tate before giving that interview with Tom? How likely was it that the option of whether or not to transfer or stick it out was discussed with Tate/his advisors/his brothers/etc etc within the short time that Mr. Forcier put out his statements attempting to quash the transfer rumors? Not likely. Not likely that such an in -depth and thorough discussion took place with Tate within that very short, roughly 2 hour time span before giving the interview with Tom. I believe the real decision about whether to stay or go will come sometime this week. Possibly even tomorrow. After Team Forcier has had time to huddle, gather their thoughts and hash this thing out. That said, I believe that it is not likely that Tate will transfer. Although the father was clearly attempting to spin the story, one of the things that I gleaned from the father's comments is that the father does not believe the transfer option to be the panacea that they once thought that it was. I believe that Mr.Forcier has learned through trial and error to not be so hasty to just pack it in. And that bodes well for keeping Tate a Wolverine. All of this said, I don't believe that any decision would have hit the news this fast and in this way. I don't believe this news story. [Title]

Output: I really gave minimal weight to Mr. Forcier's interview


Input: [Date] 4 years 46 weeks ago [Body] The key for me is not so much Tate's chronological age but his year in college. It is usually from being away from home for the first time and from learning through the shared experiences of interacting with diverse groups of people from all over the world, teammates, coaches and professors in the college environment that tremendous growth and maturity occur from Freshman year to Sophmore year. The fact that it appears he has experienced very little growth and maturity from his year in college is troubling. [Title]

Output: Age is not necessarily the issue


Input: [Date] 4 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Some of the posts in this thread are very disturbing. All the veiled (and not so veiled) references to Denard getting hurt are quite troubling. And notice how some of those people call him "Robinson" in their posts. Clearly showing a latent dislike for a guy who may be the most likeable guy on the team. Like him or not, he is our quarterback. And he is proving to be a damn good one at that. How about wishing the guy well instead of wishing harm upon him. How about being ALL IN. Anyhow, I saw the below great post elsewhere and thought I would post it here: I don't know if it was intentional or not (I believe it was), but RR did Tate Forcier a favor by allowing him to save a year of eligibility if he does decide to transfer. Remember, although UM played a game yesterday, Forcier didn't. If he had put TF in yesterday for 1 or 2 snaps, he would have lost a year of eligibility. Now if he does decide to transfer, he'll still have 3 years available wherever he goes, as opposed to two. I, for one, don't believe Gardner beat Forcier out on the field. He'll be a good one, one day. But I highly doubt he's a better QB than Forcier (even for the Michigan offense) right now. Forcier being "demoted" to 3rd string was mostly about DR's performance on the field and in summer drills, and Forcier's lack of leadership and commitment in the off-season, as well as his general lack of maturity and attitude problems. RR basically sent a message to him yesterday. And that message was: 1) this is your punishment for BS'ing all summer; you don't just waltz back in here and expect to lead a team after what you did; and 2) You can see this is Denard's show now; and we don't want any distractions the rest of the way. Either you're on board or you're not, but I'm giving you a fair opportunity to get out now (because I know your family's history of transferring) without wasting a year of your eligibility on 1 or 2 snaps. RR is showing he's a fair and somewhat compassionate man and didn't want to hurt the kid any more. If Forcier comes in and burns a year of eligibility on a handful of injury-related snaps, does that do him any good? Now he can make his decision this week as to what he wants to do the rest of the way. If he had played yesterday, he'd have been f'ed. Regardless of that though, Forcier's actions were reprehensible and he should be suspended for a game --- or at the least, have a good talking to. We don't need that type of nonsense going forward. [Title]

Output: Some of the posts in this thread are very disturbing


Input: [Date] 2 years 42 weeks ago [Title] Tailgating [Body]

Output: A large portion of MSU tailgating occurs on grass, without killing it. This is, of course, because we are primarily a farming/turfgrass institution.


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Title] OK [Body]

Output: I'd argue you're picking the two least favorable variables to come up with your comparison group then. I'd bet that out of those 13 teams, only a few returned almost the entire running game (O-line plus RBs). There will be regression, but it will be somewhat cushioned.


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Title] Clarification [Body]

Output: So I'm going to admit I don't have a good intuitive understanding of your rating system. Can you clarify the 85% figure? MSU loses 6 of 11 offensive starters: 5 of 6 skill position starters but only 1 of 5 offensive linemen. (It's only 5 of 11 starters if you count Sims as a starter since he was listed as a co-starter for the the bowl game.) MSU loses 68% of yards gained from scrimmage by backs and receivers. Definitely rebuliding on the offensive side of the ball, but I think we've got more back than 15%. Again, I agree MSU is getting a little overhyped right now, but I don't buy the "cratering" prediction.


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Title] MSU [Body]

Output: I don't disagree that MSU might a be somewhat overrated at the moment, but to say they're going to have "one of the worst offenses in the country" is over the top. Football Outsiders' projections say the offense will be the 37th best in the country. (16th on defense, 24th overall) They return a lot of experience on the offensive line, and Andrew Maxwell has as much experience in the program as you could ask for as a new starter at QB.


Input: [Date] 3 years 27 weeks ago [Title] Novak [Body]

Output: I asked Mackinder on Twitter about that. Here's what he said: Michigan did switch on some screens. Can't remember exactly, but I think Novak was "on" Kearney & Thornton on some made 3s. Makes some sense as Thornton was at the 4 spot some late in the game.


Input: [Date] 3 years 27 weeks ago [Title] On the experience issue [Body]

Output: Michigan's average is pulled down by sophomores. MSU's is pulled down by freshmen. So there is a difference there, given the jump in efficiency normally experienced between the first second years of a player's career. Also: Trey Burke does not count as a freshman. :)


Input: [Date] 3 years 27 weeks ago [Title] KenPom [Body]

Output: FYI: A week ago, the stupendous Dan Hanner calculated you guys would have been #14 in the nation if you only counted games against top-100 teams. http://basketball.realgm.com/article/218239/At_Their_Best_Against_the_Best Also points out the problems with restricting the sample to just games vs. quality opposition.


Input: [Date] 4 years 22 weeks ago [Title] Thoughts [Body]

Output: Haven't had a chance to look at this in detail, but there actually is a stat called defensive rating. It looks at the available individual defensive statistics (defensive rebounding %, block%, steal%--the first probably being the most important) and then basically divvies up the rest of defensive team performance (the portion of field goal defense not captured in block%, in particular) into equal chunks based on minutes played (if I'm recalling things correctly). You'd have to read "Basketball on Paper" for all the details (review linked below). Unfortunately, I don't think anyone calculates and publishes individual defensive ratings at the college level. http://spartansweblog.com/2008/07/08/book-review-basketball-on-paper/ Short of having those ratings available--which would still be a much less reliable indicator than the offensive ratings in terms of pinpointing individual performance--i'd be very hesistant to try to create a comprehensive individual defensive metric. Finally, if you're trying to value a steal in terms of points prevented, I'd say the correct number is opponents' effective points per possession--i.e. points scored per possession on which the opponent doesn't turn the ball over. That's usually a number around 1.2-1.3. But to make the value comparable to a replacement-level player, you'd need a measure of how many steals a replacement-level player produces. It's quite a mess. The beauty of PORPAG is that it takes statistics other people have done the heavy lifting on and turns it into a single, more easily interpretable number.


Input: [Date] 4 years 38 weeks ago [Title] For Future Reference [Body]

Output: Inside the Hall is the biggest IU blog (basketball-only site). Looks like they'd be #4 on the list above (bumping my site down a notch). http://www.quantcast.com/insidethehall.com Also: Hard for me to believe 11W doesn't rank higher than that. They've gotta be ahead of TOC. Wonder if there isn't a technical issue with their numbers.


Input: [Date] 4 years 47 weeks ago [Title] Technical note [Body]

Output: The numbers in my scatterplot are full-season numbers (pulled from the FO Almanac; I don't think they publish conference-only numbers). Doubt it makes a lot of difference (would make the most difference for Michigan, given the 4-0 non-con record), but I am compelled by my data wonkishness to point it out.


Input: [Date] 5 years 4 weeks ago [Title] Grant Wahl picked those same 5 guys [Body]

Output: FWIW


Input: [Date] 5 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Two points [Body]

Output: 1) Potential champion game match-ups are a key consideration, but so is overall competitive balance. As an MSU fan, I'm certainly OK with your divisions, since we'd only face 2 of the 6 historical upper-division foes on an annual basis, while, say, Minnesota would have to play 4 such teams every year. But I don't think that's the fairest approach for the league overall. 2) See the comment to my post (which your link actually goes to) on past attempts to manufacture top-notch conference championship game match-ups (Miami-FSU, anyone?) . While there's more stability in college football program performance than in other major U.S. sports, there's still quite a bit of fluctuation in where teams fall in the standings. You've seen that with every program in the league besides OSU just in the last decade.


Input: [Date] 5 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Ummmm [Body]

Output: Making a decision about a job offer that defies Delvon Roe's dad's gut-level prediction does not equal "doing a Billy Donovan-esque pullout."


Input: [Date] 5 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Positional distribution [Body]

Output: I'd chalk that up to small-sample-size randomness. When you only have 10-12 truly international-level players, they're not always going to be nicely distributed across a standard soccer lineup. The positive spin, I guess, is that the upside on this team is higher than it was for the traditional U.S. lineups that were solid in the back but lacking creativity up front. As untested as the forward group is, the Donovan/Dempsey/Altidore trio is oozing with scoring potential relative to what previous U.S. squads have brought to the WC.


Input: [Date] 5 years 8 weeks ago [Title] FWIW [Body]

Output: Grant Wahl, the most esteemed of all the extremely bald men with a lot of soccer experience, thinks it's Edu over Torres and Findley over Holden (against England, at least).


Input: [Date] 5 years 20 weeks ago [Title] FWIW [Body]

Output: Including defensive stats wouldn't help Manny's case much. His defensive rebounding percentage in Big Ten play is down from 22.4% last year to 13.5% this year. http://bit.ly/aRjago


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Title] well, [Body]

Output: The fact that the deal involves playing a MAC school every year isn't news. That was going to happen (as it does at just about every Big Ten school) regardless. The road games are the news--and what's being spun for PR purposes. It it spin? Absolutely. That's what big organizations do when they announce financial deals. I don't buy the "we're saving the state's economy" line any more than you do. Brian implied in the post, though, that MSU was somehow forced into doing this by a lack of negotiating leverage. That does not appear to be the case.


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Title] The MSU-MAC deal [Body]

Output: I was afraid it was a PR-driven thing, but it looks like the financial details are pretty favorable to MSU. MSU is paying $800,000 for Western to come to Spartan Stadium this year, after both decided against the originally scheduled Ford Field game. Under this agreement, MSU will end up paying about that much to each MAC school for three visits — and then each MAC school gets the whole gate when MSU visits. In other words, MSU will pay 800K (that’s an estimate, the final numbers won’t be decided until closer to the games) for three home games that, with the way things are going, would end up costing a total of about $3 million otherwise. And MSU is doing that with each school. So in essence, MSU will save roughly $6.6 million in scheduling costs through this agreement. Not to mention lower travel costs. That’s why this happened.


Input: [Date] 6 years 22 hours ago [Title] That's a tougie [Body]

Output: I actually thought Hoyer got a bit of a bad rap last season. Hard to be successful when you're constantly being asked to throw on third and long and rarely being given chances on first and ten. I think the addition-by-subtraction theory holds in the long run--by midseason, optimistically. It's just a matter of how long it takes to identify the starter and get that guy comfortable as the leader of the offense. With three seasons of eligibility remaining for both Cousins and Nichol, I think Dantonio will take his time in picking the starter, potentially sacrificing a game or two this season for stability over the next two seasons (when contention for a Big Ten title is more likely). Oh, and I like Nichol. If it's close, you have to go with the guy with more innate talent. With Ringer gone, we need a playmaker on offense. Thanks for the kind words about our work. Looking forward to the first football season with tne new blogging team in place.


Input: [Date] 6 years 23 hours ago [Title] Two observations from a Sparty fan [Body]

Output: 1) I suspect that MSU barely beat out Iowa/etc. in the voting. The fact they don't release the voting details (and only go 3 teams deep) makes the result see more dramatic. 2) The fact we don't have to play OSU was probably the tie-breaker for a lot of voters.


Input: [Date] 6 years 4 weeks ago [Title] Another vote for starting a USMNT blog [Body]

Output: I'm also a soccer fan who's only emotionally vested in the USMNT. Would love to have a place to keep up with and converse about US team developments without having to wade through all the club-related stuff.


Input: [Date] 6 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Chalk that up to sloth [Body]

Output: Will correct it now.


Input: [Date] 6 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Ironically, [Body]

Output: Rittenberg linked to that very MVictors post this morning. http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-3-516/Minnesota--Michigan-discuss-no... Surprised me since, as Brian noted, he'd avoided bloggy links since that early series of links to a number of the Big Ten football blogs.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Title] It did? Please explain what [Body]

Output: It did? Please explain what point I missed. Brand recognition matters to an extent. Winning and player development matter more. The end. Harvard has great brand recognition. That data point means next to nothing without a competent football team to go along with it. But MSU is doing pretty well for themselves on the recruiting trail as of late even without a $100 million deal from Nike.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Or we could just win football [Body]

Output: Or we could just win football games? That would probably be helpful.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Porchetta on the pellet smoker [Body]

Output: Not the authentic Italian version with a suckling pig but I'll wrap a center cut pork loing in a huge piece of pork belly and roast on the smoker for 3 hours or so. I am a huge fan of the RecTec it allows me to not be attached to monitoring my fire for 6-12 hours when bbq'ing.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Oh, and run Bayshore in [Body]

Output: Oh, and run Bayshore in Traverse City in the spring if the oppurtunity comes up. That is a PR course and small scale marathon put on at a very high level.,


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 3 days ago [Title] We've only ever stayed at the [Body]

Output: We've only ever stayed at the RenCen, it is close and reasonable if you book through the detroit marathon link. The course is really nice, although most will tell you the back half is a little boring (it is) and sparsely populated by fans (true as well). Mostly flat course although the bridge will take its toll later in the race if you don't check your pace. You will have evil thoughts towards Belle isle forever - bridge incline mile 19 going on and 23 going off and will run into a head wind the entire time. I've run 5 differennt courses and Detroit on 4 occasions, I think it's a fairly hard course. Running my first Boston in 2 weeks so I'm interested to see how it stacks up in comparison. I was almost stopped heading into Canada by border police because my bib was concealed. I carry my enhanced ID for piece of mind by it probably isn't necessary although if you are stopped you are screwed. I've never seen anyone get stopped unless their bib is covered. Ambassodor bridge sunrise and coming out of the tunnel into America is unlike anything I've experienced in a race and for the cost I recommend.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 1 day ago [Title] One of those future pros was [Body]

Output: One of those future pros was Griese, he started around 100 games if memory serves me right. Not saying he was a pro bowler but still it takes a little talent to accomplish that.


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 2 hours ago [Title] I have no love for Izzo, but [Body]

Output: I have no love for Izzo, but it sounds like he considers pre-college activity to be the source of the problem. I don't necessarily agree with his assessment but I don't think he is taking any sort of shot at Michigan. I'm also not sure how the question was asked but the part about Lavert probably get's the lead because he was a more significan player then Bess. He says identical things about both guys so he is either taking shots at himself and our coach or just commenting on the issue with no agenda what-so-ever. I'm not sure stress factures, tendonitis, or other over-use injuries are more common now but I think he has a point about taking time away to rest the body. Most of these injuries start as something the guys can play through so they do that and the cumulative effect sidelines them eventually.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 hour ago [Title] John Clayton already gave it [Body]

Output: John Clayton already gave it to you. He couldn't get an offer out of another NFL team because they all recognize his terrible personality will tear apart any organization he touches. So going back to college was his only option, you see? He literally begged Michigan to hire him.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 2 days ago [Title] They basically made a front [Body]

Output: They basically made a front page story out of Schefter's tweet. I really can't remember if there ever was any integrity or investigative skill at ESPN back in the day, but now it is nothing more then sensationalized re-hashing of sporting events and news. They have nothing to offer when it comes to actual news stories and their "reporters" are ill equipped and trained to handle breaking news - they just don't have any practice at it. Didn't basically the same thing happen with Mantei Teo? Didn't ESPN refuse to report and acknowledge sources outside of their own? I get needing to verify sources and not just recycling the reporting of others if you can't independently verify - but the bigger problem seems that they aren't getting any information of their own. Well except for Wiley and they seem to be ignoring him.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I thought that too but [Body]

Output: I thought that too but "staffers" could be any of 100 employees. Could be the water boy or it could be their anonymous league source. Or it is made up bullshit - I could go either way.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 3 days ago [Title] It's been about a week that [Body]

Output: It's been about a week that Brian has seemingly believed that there is a better then good chance that Harbaugh was coming to Michigan right? All of that has been based on what are probably reliable sources, but he's been saying for days that his email box is flooded with credible pieces of info that point to Harbaugh returning to Michigan. So why last night does he post a front page piece stating that he is 99% sure that it's a done deal? He has been saying all along it is happening unless Harbaugh has a last minute change of heart. Yesterday's post doesn't happen because he go a 1000 more pieces of circumstantial evidence - Harbaugh could still change his mind. That post only happens because Brian has very very very good reason to believe it is signed, sealed, and delivered in writing.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Only a handful of people [Body]

Output: Only a handful of people would have been in that room, so his information is still second or third hand right? Credible, but there is still a margin of error in that it could be false. But my guess is he has credible information that there is a written agreement and all of the circumstantial evidence bolsters that piece of information.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: And to take it a step further I fully believe there is a signed contract at this point. Brian mentioned that he doesn't have a picture of a contract, but I don't think he says those words and puts himself out there with 99% certainty unless there is something in writing. Even the athletic department seems to be too leaky at this point for it not to be a done deal. I think the rumor mill in A2 is in full effect because slowly more and more people who need to prepare for next week are being fed details - Hackett doesn't allow this to happen unless it's a done deal already.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 2 days ago [Title] C'mon grow up and get some [Body]

Output: C'mon grow up and get some perspective, or get sober. Whichever helps more. HS football players sign with teams to get an education and play football at a high level. There are a lot of schools in this country which can give you an education on par with the University of Michigan, and I'm sure plenty of those have football programs that don't regress in developing their players. We are a shit-show right now whether you like it or not. Would you take a job with a company that was falling apart at the seams just because you have a sentimental attachement to it? Kids have to what is best for them. I hope we pull out of this someday soon but the recent history of this storied football program doesn't instill a lot of confidence or hope.


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 4 days ago [Title] So when people you don't know [Body]

Output: So when people you don't know continuously call your ugly-ass mom ugly you have no desire to rise to her defense? It's called civic pride. The fact that you call it a pretty crappy city means you probably grew up in Livonia or Farmington Hills and spent almost no appreciable time in Detroit. And having a measure of civic pride doesn't mean that you fail to recognize the many, many shortcomings that exist in the city. Thin skinned enough for you?


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 3 days ago [Title] The last six years might have [Body]

Output: The last six years might have done their best to slowly beat the youthful exuberance I once had for Michigan Football out of me. But today thanks to you CSree I am pushing all in. Beat State.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Against my better judgment [Body]

Output: Against my better judgment and good reason, I am upvoting this thread. Bravo CSree, bravo.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I don't know how to embed but [Body]

Output: I don't know how to embed but here is his youtube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLl_ggzEHZg


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I don't see where he even [Body]

Output: I don't see where he even hinted at cutting a kid's scholarship. But maybe prepare (through recruiting) so that he never has to see the field again until the last snap of the last game of his senior year?


Input: [Date] 45 weeks 5 days ago [Title] The second option would be to [Body]

Output: The second option would be to sear, then rest for 10 minutes to allow heat to dissipate, then place on indirect heat until reaching desired temp, then rest again.


Input: [Date] 45 weeks 5 days ago [Title] The rationale for searing [Body]

Output: The rationale for searing right before the meat has hit ideal internal temp is that a good sear happens at 500+ degrees. Which means there is a lot of intense heat raising the interal temperature very quickly but not evenly. If I start my steak at 500 and move to 300 there is going to be more risidual heat on the outer portion of the steak but that heat won't necessarily have moved inside. So you won't get even distribution and if you aren't very careful the outer half of your steak will be well done while the interior is medium rare. If you do the sear at the end of the cook you can pull the meat off the heat which allows you to halt (well at least slow down relatively quickly) the cooking process.


Input: [Date] 1 year 8 weeks ago [Title] I don't think most people [Body]

Output: I don't think most people here are going to begrudge anyone for getting theirs. It's just that in no other sport does a head coach make approximately 30X as much as the most highly compensated player (legitimately compensated). So the head shaking doesn't have as much to do with him making that much but rather making that much in a system where those in charge claim the players are more then adequately "paid" for their 60 hour work week then turn around and dump wheel barrels full of cash in front of AD's, Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Recruiters, Trainers, you get the point right? It's not like the conferences are getting the shaft on TV revenue either, they own the damn networks. So this is just another example of how flush with cash athletic departments are and how they have to find excuses to piss away the revenue while they cry about amateurism and how fearful they are that they will corrupt the innocent kids.


Input: [Date] 1 year 14 weeks ago [Title] But why would you think he [Body]

Output: But why would you think he would have a substance abuse problem because he tested positive for pot? I don't smoke the stuff and comments like this make me shake my head. This is 2014 right? If he got caught drinking a beer you wouldn't automatically worry that he was an alcoholic would you?


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] Because I'm sure everything [Body]

Output: Because I'm sure everything you did when you were 20 years old was grounded in logic and reason. . .


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Title] Opening day 97 we sat in the [Body]

Output: Opening day 97 we sat in the center field bleachers. Grffey flipped us off everytime he took the field, hit a bomb right at us in the middle innings and continued to talk mad shit the rest of the game.


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] Bizarre sounds about right to [Body]

Output: Bizarre sounds about right to me. I don't get it at all, you hear nothing out of the kid but his parents seem to be plastering their differences all over the recruiting sites. It's to the point where I'd rather he go to state if that's what he really wants then have his parents force him to choose Michigan.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] I'm with you 100% on this one [Body]

Output: I'm with you 100% on this one but I'm afraid we are in the minority. I've always argued these same points to people who think a playoff is necessary for college football. The last two teams out are always going to have a beef, look at the NCAA bball tourney. And if we aren't going to have super-conferences, byes, and home field advantage is it really that good of a system for determining a champion? College football is great because of the rivalries and Michigan wouldn't have any sort of postseason history if it weren't for the contrived bowl system - there are too many teams for rivalries to develop organically in a playoff system.


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Title] Shane was warming up after [Body]

Output: Shane was warming up after the fumble by Gardner was upheld. I re watched this the other day and it seemed like Gardner was O.K. Because he had his headset on.


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] The fans here are becoming [Body]

Output: The fans here are becoming accustomed to winning. They are more tolerant because they don't see a threat either, and with good reason. The little brother meme died on its own last Saturday. Mike Harts reality and this current one aren't the same unfortunately.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] And just like a high school [Body]

Output: And just like a high school sometimes the readers of this blog feel they are untitled to voice their opinions as loudly as they can with no repercussions. There really is this belief that an open forum provides some free speech right, no matter how harmful that speech might be to the overall product. I think this blog would be better served sometimes with just a comment section after the front page content instead of a dedicated forum which grants every dickhead with an opinion a platform to rabble rabble rabble.


Input: [Date] 1 week 12 hours ago [Title] I've had a couple of classes [Body]

Output: I've had a couple of classes with the guy, and I can say he's 100% the kind of guy you want to root for. Really kind, polite, smart, and responsible. Makes an effort to introduce himself to everyone and contribute in class, and takes things more seriously than most non-athletes I've seen. And not in a "good by athlete standards" way either, he would have no problem being a top student without the scholarship. Anyway figured I would share since a lot of times what you see of these guys on TV isn't really how they act in person. Jehu's a great dude.


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] Double post [Body]

Output: Hasn't happened to me in years, I promise!


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] Always thought he was [Body]

Output: Always thought he was immensely talented as a returner, even though our awful special teams never let him truly show it. He'll light it up in D2 and I wouldn't be surprised to still see him try out for an NFL team when he graduates. Best of luck to the guy


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I'm really into role playing [Body]

Output: I'm really into role playing games, and I spend a lot of time playing and prepping games, which includes a lot of creative writing. I was raised on D&D but recently have gotten really into Star Wars: Edge of the Empire. I'd be curious to know if there's anyone else into RPGs on this board, you would think not but you never know. Other than that I work out a lot, and alternate between being into different activities like running, boxing, etc. Those figures look great, by the way. That's another hobby I want to pick up, once I have the money.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 6 days ago [Title] There's correcting poor [Body]

Output: There's correcting poor grammar, and then there's that....


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 6 days ago [Title] booooooo [Body]

Output: hissssss


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 3 hours ago [Title] Lol [Body]

Output: Can't even blame them, to be honest...


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Working on some Oberon right [Body]

Output: Working on some Oberon right now, also just got some Goose Island 312 and finally found a place that sold a München Helles import (Campus Corner, believe it or not...). Good stuff.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Everybody saying he couldn't [Body]

Output: Everybody saying he couldn't have contributed on returns because of his poor stats in the past don't understand just how bad our blocking has been on returns the past few years. Kid was elusive as hell, and with better blocking (read: any blocking) I think his stats would be a whole lot different. That all seems to be a moot point if he was dismissed, though.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 15 hours ago [Title] Good lord. Have the refs [Body]

Output: Good lord. Have the refs supply the game balls if it's that big of a fucking deal. Not that that will happen of course, because the NFL doesn't care about the actual rules as much as they do pandering to public opinion. Good grief...


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Went to California once, [Body]

Output: Went to California once, in-n-out was hyped more than anything else on that trip and quite frankly it was only "meh." Five Guys is the shit.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Something something hotcakes [Body]

Output: Something something hotcakes in Ohio...


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Cool dude. [Body]

Output: Congrats.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 5 days ago [Title] My thoughts? [Body]

Output: Those maize and blue chairs in the third photo look quite uncomfortable.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Hmmm.... if only there was a [Body]

Output: Hmmm.... if only there was a way to express said agreement without going through the trouble of writing a comment... some sort of "upward tally" perhaps. No no, that could never work. (I kid, I kid)


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 6 days ago [Title] One big difference to my [Body]

Output: One big difference to my understanding: In rugby, you can give up an extra yard or two without any major consequences. As such, players are much less likely to go for the head-first "big hit" that stops the ballcarrier in his tracks. In football, an extra yard or two can make all the difference, and players are taught to tackle as such. Not to mention that rugby has its own major concussion issue going on right now. I wouldn't exactly look to that sport to model after.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Good lord. I cannot for the [Body]

Output: Good lord. I cannot for the life of me understand why people are so emotionally invested in talking politics on a sports blog. I agree that that post shouldn't have been locked - it should have been deleted. Yeah Harbaugh was tangentially involved in the whole thing - that doesn't make it an appropriate subject for a sports blog. If Harbaugh told people to go out and vote, should we have some huge discussion on the relative merits of the presidential candidates? Hell, this is a UofM sports blog, and UofM is a public university (i.e. part of the state of Michigan), maybe we should have a "Thoughts on Governer Snyder" post stickied on the MGoBoard? The first post about his tweet was toeing the line as is. This past post pretty clearly past it in my opinion. The No Politics rule is a damn good one, as evidenced by what happens in every single goddamn political post on this blog. If you want to talk politics, you can very easily go elsewhere to do so.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 37 min ago [Title] Did you... did you read the [Body]

Output: Did you... did you read the post?


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 5 days ago [Title] It's an amazing album. GKMC [Body]

Output: It's an amazing album. GKMC was, for me at least, one of the all-time greats, and I wouldn't quite say the same thing about Butterfly (yet anyway). But it's still amazing. "u" had me in tears. Hearing Pac on the outro made my jaw drop. I'm just gonna repost my reddit comment on the subject: It really is an immensely dense album. Unlike GKMC it doesn't really have one unifying theme, but many - black culture, self esteem, the "pimping" of rap artists and black culture generally by America.... If I had one bone to pick it would be that the meaning is so convoluted at times that it doesn't always land as well as I feel it should. There are some songs like u (Kendrick's best in my opinion) and Blacker the Berry that are just so raw and emotional, they're incredible. But there are others on the album that left me somewhat underwhelmed, if only because they were so difficult to decipher. This isn't necessarily a bad thing - having more to digest can be good too - but it does detract from the overall feel at times and for me it's the difference between a 9/10 and a 10/10.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 5 days ago [Title] If that album made you feel [Body]

Output: If that album made you feel on top of the world you weren't listening very closely. No offense.... Outside of "i" the bulk of the album is depressing or at the very least darkly political.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 12 hours ago [Title] I like to think I had a big [Body]

Output: I like to think I had a big role in that one :D


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Much as I really want to say [Body]

Output: Much as I really want to say "go for it, have fun"... if it were me, I would definitely feel out of place. The student section is full of rowdy 18-22 year olds, and as a student myself I can't say I see many adults there. If you can just own it and have fun in that sort of environment then absolutely go for it, but if you have hangups about standing all game and getting some weird looks from drunk students, those are probably legitimate hangups. Just my $.02


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 5 days ago [Title] 3:05 was nice too. He looked [Body]

Output: 3:05 was nice too. He looked good in this video, it's nice to see that he still has that great arm he came in with, despite how bad he looked the past two years. I still think his biggest challenges are going to be decision making and consistency in his throws, which we obviously can't glean from a video like this. Still, he looked good.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 15 hours ago [Title] Kicked off isn't the same as [Body]

Output: Kicked off isn't the same as having their charter pulled, which is done by their national fraternity and not UM. To answer your question though, they have not gotten back on campus yet (though they tried and failed this year).


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Sure, if Calvin Johnson was [Body]

Output: Sure, if Calvin Johnson was a great but not game-changing WR and Reggie Wayne was a 24 year old all star...


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 1 day ago [Title] KG's reaction makes it [Body]

Output: KG's reaction makes it awesome, staged or no. Edit: Is there an echo in here?


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Fair enough and like I said I [Body]

Output: Fair enough and like I said I agree with all of you. Just figured I'd share since it's relevant.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I heard from a sorority [Body]

Output: I heard from a sorority member affected that they did basically the same amount of damage last year that they did this year but were never kicked out or reprimanded, and the going theory is that Treetops only invited them back so that they could kick them out and sue them later. I'm 100% of the belief that this was ridiculously immature behavior and those involved deserve whatever punishment they have coming... but I do believe at this point that Treetops (which is going through a bankruptcy) is just trying to make a buck off of them.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Nope, try [Body]

Output: Nope, try again. http://www.mgoblue.com/collegesportslive/?media=489841


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Name: Nunya [Body]

Output: Name: Nunya Business Affiliation with UM: Born and raised in Ann Arbor, current undergrad at UM. Dad, mom, and grandfather all went to Michigan. Dad and grandfather both taught at Michigan. Claim to Fame: Had the same middle school gym teacher as Jim Harbaugh (Mr Lily at Tappan!) Friend Who Needs To Stop Snooping On My Account: Eli


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 21 hours ago [Title] We are working on moving the [Body]

Output: We are working on moving the blog to a new version of Drupal, and once that's done I'll get a performance expert in here. For now I think I fixed some of the issues.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 6 days ago [Title] i've given up on subtly [Body]

Output: i've given up on subtly implying dave brandon is the devil and am now pretty much openly saying it


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 6 days ago [Title] You should have an update in [Body]

Output: You should have an update in your inbox that explains. We'll be in touch directly. /shakes fist at software


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 5 days ago [Title] who's got it better than [Body]

Output: who's got it better than banhammer


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 3 days ago [Title] shhhhh it's like rappists [Body]

Output: shhhhh it's like rappists


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 5 days ago [Title] We're talking about a [Body]

Output: We're talking about a basketball/hockey book. That would be electronic only if it happens.


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 17 hours ago [Title] I agree. I don't know if the [Body]

Output: I agree. I don't know if the people pulling the trigger on CB predictions know that, though.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 3 days ago [Title] whoops, that's his high [Body]

Output: whoops, that's his high school. Fixed.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 23 hours ago [Title] AFC Ann Arbor until I die [Body]

Output: AFC Ann Arbor until I die


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 3 days ago [Title] The drive is one drag amongst [Body]

Output: The drive is one drag amongst many. And the 90 minutes is 90 minutes during the first round of the tournament.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Anything would be better than [Body]

Output: Anything would be better than the current system. Anything. You could have 'em play outdoors in the middle of the Mongol Horde and it would still be like "dat time travel tho".


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I was talking about a Spath [Body]

Output: I was talking about a Spath bit in an ITF stating that a major obstacle to an internal hire was removed when they axed Brandon. That's a long way from asserting that Powers is the or even a favorite for the job, but it just seemed so nonsensical to even look at Powers since Mel took a risk and did brilliantly with it. No offense to Powers.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I file that under "evil." [Body]

Output: I file that under "evil." Brandon wasn't evil. Just the definition of shitty.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 5 days ago [Title] it's easy to be nice to a kid [Body]

Output: it's easy to be nice to a kid with cancer. the way he treated his employees and his customers was awful.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 5 days ago [Title] this has been happening for a [Body]

Output: this has been happening for a while, FWIW. It reached a tipping point today when I had to nix five posts in one thread.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 5 days ago [Title] google is clearly finding [Body]

Output: google is clearly finding sites that embed third party urls and not individually evaluating, so we can grandfather you in i think.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 5 days ago [Title] No. Even if you want to be a [Body]

Output: No. Even if you want to be a journalist, the Daily pumps just as many guys into jobs as schools with an actual program.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 6 days ago [Title] has Jake Pickard not [Body]

Output: has Jake Pickard not committed yet? ...well, when he commits


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I didn't get any. Long story [Body]

Output: I didn't get any. Long story short, crazy helicopter dad.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Student dumbasses who make [Body]

Output: Student dumbasses who make the news and make the U look bad are fair game. Judge away, commentariat.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Ben is one of us, FWIW. Met [Body]

Output: Ben is one of us, FWIW. Met him a few times in NYC.


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 22 hours ago [Title] Yeah, that's exactly the [Body]

Output: Yeah, that's exactly the plan.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I've heard from a great [Body]

Output: I've heard from a great source that Harbaugh has not talked to Jackson yet. I don't think he's going to stick, especially with Wheatley seemingly there for the taking.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I cropped the return address, [Body]

Output: I cropped the return address, which is a current NFL staff member sending from an NFL compound.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 10 hours ago [Title] "Brandon's Lasting Lessons" [Body]

Output: "Brandon's Lasting Lessons"


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 21 hours ago [Title] I have no doubt the kid is or [Body]

Output: I have no doubt the kid is or was recently in HS. I still think he's had good info for whatever reason as a lot of what he says matches up with things I hear. He had the official offer to Harbaugh before the NFL guys started talking about it. He needs to learn how to communicate these things better, yeah. And stop tweeting recruits. But I think he's an interesting source.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 2 days ago [Title] please don't. [Body]

Output: please don't.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 4 days ago [Title] http://player.listenlive.co/2 [Body]


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I have heard a lot of [Body]

Output: I have heard a lot of different dates, so not really. I think we'll have to wait either way.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 6 days ago [Title] prioritizing politics over [Body]

Output: prioritizing politics over winning football. can they sink any lower


Input: [Date] 5 years 34 weeks ago [Title] If I'm not mistaken, it [Body]

Output: If I'm not mistaken, it doesn't derive from the Yip actually. The Yip was due to a player on the other team being named Yip, thus when he was handling the puck there were Yips being yelled. This comes, I believe, from an opposing coach who would make that noise during the power play on the breakout to signal a certain breakout from their zone. The students, upon hearing that noise (I want to say against Miami Ohio), proceeded to make it in an obnoxious cheer that is fun to do. That's just what I think the story is, but I don't know. I can tell you I have had season tickets since 1996, and the cheer started about 3 or 4 years ago, and it is definitly not from the Yip.


Input: [Date] 6 years 11 weeks ago [Title] There are some ridiculous [Body]

Output: There are some ridiculous courses around Ann Arbor, but the Monster course at Hudson Mills is by far the craziest. The Monster hole is the longest hole I have ever heard of (like 1038 feet ). That shit is CRAZY. And to anyone who has never tried playing disc golf, its easy and awesome. Why pay hundreds for golf clubs and pay for tee times when you can outfit yourself in top of the line discing gear for like 40 bucks (less for not as sweet stuff). Do yourself a favor, try it


Input: [Date] 6 years 12 weeks ago [Title] I'm sorry, but the preeminent [Body]

Output: I'm sorry, but the preeminent dynasty in American sports? They have won 4 out of 11. That isn't a dynasty, especially when two of those came at the very start of that period. They are a good team, but not a dynasty at all. If you want a dynasty look at the Patriots. What they have done is far more impressive than what the Wings have done.


Input: [Date] 6 years 13 weeks ago [Title] Dallas didn't actually pick [Body]

Output: Dallas didn't actually pick today, so they performed the worst talent acquisition wise


Input: [Date] 6 years 13 weeks ago [Title] Rhett Bomar is by far the [Body]

Output: Rhett Bomar is by far the best Senior QB in the draft. He just isn't getting the MSM media attention because he is from a small school. You may remember him from getting kicked off of Oklahoma a few years ago. He is going to be a 2nd round pick, maybe early 3rd.


Input: [Date] 6 years 14 weeks ago [Title] They are showing the games [Body]

Output: They are showing the games that average fans want to watch. Looking at the marquee and seeing Crosby is better than Blues vs. Wings any day. The league actually is doing it right. Market the stars, bring in the crowds, then move to mass appeal.


Input: [Date] 6 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Actually, these mock drafts [Body]

Output: Actually, these mock drafts are pretty accurate not in specific picks, but in the areas of where people will go. Sure Taylor may not go to the Jags, but McShay feels that he is a fourth round talent, and that the Jags might be looking for a DT in that round. Look at them like a tourney bracket (albeit with over 200 games to pick), not a firm prediction of every pick.


Input: [Date] 6 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Actually most pro-style [Body]

Output: Actually most pro-style offenses would love to have him. He was a big time recruit with NFL size and a cannon arm. Not to mention that it is not hard to offer a kid one of 85 spots on your roster if he meets these criteria. Worst-case scenario for the tea is he transfers in and takes up a scholarship for 2 years (letting him go before his 5th year). It is actually a good situation for them, he can sit for a year and learn the offense and then play for two years.


Input: [Date] 6 years 15 weeks ago [Title] Its not a bad thing. There [Body]

Output: Its not a bad thing. There is a basic rule in the NFL, if you don't have a franchise quarterback you don't pass on a franchise quarterback. If he is smart, he will follow this rule and then use his other first round pick to get a guy to protect his new investment (a stud LT). Combined with Cherilus from last year the O-Line will be better and there will be a competent QB to run the offense.


Input: [Date] 6 years 15 weeks ago [Title] Minus the safety... [Body]

Output: Minus the safety...


Input: [Date] 6 years 15 weeks ago [Title] Actually what froze Stevie [Body]

Output: Actually what froze Stevie Brown on that play was a pump fake towards the outside reciever who was standing there like he was running a bubble screen. Stevie went to cover the pass and Coner took off. It wasn't a great play by any means for Stevie, but he was probably figuring that Cone would not run since he is slow so he covered the more likely option in his mind. You used to see that stuff in the NFL too when Vick was playing, he would throw a pump fake 5 yards past the line of scrimmage and NFL linebackers would jump to block the pass. I don't blame Stevie on that one, and if it was someone other than him people would probably just let it go.


Input: [Date] 6 years 15 weeks ago [Title] Warren was in a cast sitting [Body]

Output: Warren was in a cast sitting in a chair according to the radio guys. He was on the sideline though. And for the D-Line, both Martin and Van Bergen didn't play, so that is two starters missing.


Input: [Date] 6 years 15 weeks ago [Title] We could hold out hope for a [Body]

Output: We could hold out hope for a Brazilian game. If you have ever watched the World Cup, you know that Brazilian games bring out all of the babes. They are the hottest nation on Earth. Maybe we could get Brazil vs. Sweden. That way you can have your tan brunettes and your glowing blondes.


Input: [Date] 6 years 16 weeks ago [Title] It may not be all of ELPD, [Body]

Output: It may not be all of ELPD, but only a few officers. I know that at my small school, there is one officer who has single-handedly arrested 5 people I know on individual occasions and harassed many more of them. He circles through the college areas, but makes his living circling the big freshman dorm stopping tons of kids. I think some officers can be Steven Segal fans that want to be like their idol, but like Super Unknown said, there can be fine cops as well.


Input: [Date] 6 years 16 weeks ago [Title] Oh my god. Someone else who [Body]

Output: Oh my god. Someone else who was upset by that! I was at the Hash Bash too, and I was appalled by the number of green shirts and State jerseys I saw. It was outrageous.


Input: [Date] 6 years 17 weeks ago [Title] I LOL'd [Body]

Output: I LOL'd


Input: [Date] 6 years 17 weeks ago [Title] Punctuation! Its what people [Body]

Output: Punctuation! Its what people do!


Input: [Date] 6 years 18 weeks ago [Title] Bummer man. I like the Ann [Body]

Output: Bummer man. I like the Ann Arbor news. They had a cool sports section and there wasn't much cooler than being mentioned in the Prep Report. I am going to be one who will truly miss them. Now the question becomes what will happen with that building downtown? Maybe more room for google?


Input: [Date] 6 years 18 weeks ago [Title] His mother looks like an [Body]

Output: His mother looks like an alligator.


Input: [Date] 6 years 18 weeks ago [Title] It seems like every time he [Body]

Output: It seems like every time he hit someone he was intending serious pain. Looks like an animal out there.


Input: [Date] 6 years 18 weeks ago [Title] Ya dude, its only Brian that [Body]

Output: Ya dude, its only Brian that is bad luck. Maize N'Brew has been hosting Live Blogs for the past couple. But if Brian does it not only will it make us lose, but the nation of Sri Lanka may actually implode on itself. Its one thing to lose a basketball game, but impacting world politics is not OK.


Input: [Date] 6 years 18 weeks ago [Title] You never know man, some [Body]

Output: You never know man, some people are terribly uninformed on the internet. And its noce to know that you think im better than that. Its nice to know someone cares...


Input: [Date] 6 years 18 weeks ago [Title] Umm, I dont know if this is a [Body]

Output: Umm, I dont know if this is a joke, but he does have a bastard child...


Input: [Date] 6 years 19 weeks ago [Title] *Don Cherry [Body]

Output: *Don Cherry


Input: [Date] 6 years 21 weeks ago [Title] Yes. Once we agree on a [Body]

Output: Yes. Once we agree on a contract, which will happen in the next week. Then it becomes official, but at this point it is only a proposed game, as UM hasn't actually officially accepted.


Input: [Date] 6 years 21 weeks ago [Title] I would like to see ND, or [Body]

Output: I would like to see ND, or maybe Minnesota. Potentially BC too, because that would be a matchup of epic proportions. The other team should be in the top 10 consistently, so as to make it a good game.


Input: [Date] 6 years 21 weeks ago [Title] I would hate to see the Wings [Body]

Output: I would hate to see the Wings there for a few reasons. First, the Michigan part of the game would be overshadowed and it would become an outdoor Wings game with an accompanying Michigan game. I would hate to see the Big House covered in red jerseys. Second, that would make for a really long ordeal. One game in sub-freezing weather is ok, two games is about 6 hours outside in the freezing cold. Third, some of the Wings fans will only go to their team's game, so if we play first there will not be a full crowd for a while, maybe into the third period. That would suck because our boys deserve to play in front of the full 108,000. And if it is second, there will be early leavers. Fourth, I just hate the Wings and seeing their fans try to look like they know about Michigan hockey to their even dumber Wings fan friend "Hagelin is from Finland. He is really good, but not as big as I would like to see." I never want to hear one of those fake-hockey-loving fuckers talk about MY team. We have enough fans thank you, I don't need posers from the suburbs of Detroit Fifth, I don't trust non-college hockey fans to appreciate our team. They may go "Oh Michigan is good, but its not NHL hockey" which is true, but that is only because college hockey is better and more pure than that NHL drivel. Finally, not really a point but I would tailgate for this thing all day. We need to make this an event that lasts a day, not just the 3 hours in the Big House.


Input: [Date] 6 years 21 weeks ago [Title] They arent gonna trade [Body]

Output: They arent gonna trade him Once he gets over his little bitch fit he will be a Bronco


Input: [Date] 6 years 21 weeks ago [Title] Agreed. We don't need bad [Body]

Output: Agreed. We don't need bad mojo. Next year mess around if you want to, but this year all of our bases have to be covered.


Input: [Date] 6 years 21 weeks ago [Title] As someone who cleaned the [Body]

Output: As someone who cleaned the stadium in High School, I can say that those papers were the devil. I don't care how much info was in them, they got left behind by everyone and then the morning dew would turn them into a god damn layer of wet paper that had to be raked up. You have never been truly frustrated until you spend your Sunday morning (like 8) raking wet newspapers off of concrete.


Input: [Date] 11 hours 40 min ago [Title] I've had a couple of classes [Body]

Output: I've had a couple of classes with the guy, and I can say he's 100% the kind of guy you want to root for. Really kind, polite, smart, and responsible. Makes an effort to introduce himself to everyone and contribute in class, and takes things more seriously than most non-athletes I've seen. And not in a "good by athlete standards" way either, he would have no problem being a top student without the scholarship. Anyway figured I would share since a lot of times what you see of these guys on TV isn't really how they act in person. Jehu's a great dude.


Input: [Date] 4 days 12 hours ago [Title] Double post [Body]

Output: Hasn't happened to me in years, I promise!


Input: [Date] 4 days 12 hours ago [Title] Always thought he was [Body]

Output: Always thought he was immensely talented as a returner, even though our awful special teams never let him truly show it. He'll light it up in D2 and I wouldn't be surprised to still see him try out for an NFL team when he graduates. Best of luck to the guy


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] I'm really into role playing [Body]

Output: I'm really into role playing games, and I spend a lot of time playing and prepping games, which includes a lot of creative writing. I was raised on D&D but recently have gotten really into Star Wars: Edge of the Empire. I'd be curious to know if there's anyone else into RPGs on this board, you would think not but you never know. Other than that I work out a lot, and alternate between being into different activities like running, boxing, etc. Those figures look great, by the way. That's another hobby I want to pick up, once I have the money.


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 6 days ago [Title] There's correcting poor [Body]

Output: There's correcting poor grammar, and then there's that....


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 6 days ago [Title] booooooo [Body]

Output: hissssss


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 2 hours ago [Title] Lol [Body]

Output: Can't even blame them, to be honest...


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Working on some Oberon right [Body]

Output: Working on some Oberon right now, also just got some Goose Island 312 and finally found a place that sold a München Helles import (Campus Corner, believe it or not...). Good stuff.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Everybody saying he couldn't [Body]

Output: Everybody saying he couldn't have contributed on returns because of his poor stats in the past don't understand just how bad our blocking has been on returns the past few years. Kid was elusive as hell, and with better blocking (read: any blocking) I think his stats would be a whole lot different. That all seems to be a moot point if he was dismissed, though.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 15 hours ago [Title] Good lord. Have the refs [Body]

Output: Good lord. Have the refs supply the game balls if it's that big of a fucking deal. Not that that will happen of course, because the NFL doesn't care about the actual rules as much as they do pandering to public opinion. Good grief...


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Went to California once, [Body]

Output: Went to California once, in-n-out was hyped more than anything else on that trip and quite frankly it was only "meh." Five Guys is the shit.


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Something something hotcakes [Body]

Output: Something something hotcakes in Ohio...


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Cool dude. [Body]

Output: Congrats.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 5 days ago [Title] My thoughts? [Body]

Output: Those maize and blue chairs in the third photo look quite uncomfortable.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Hmmm.... if only there was a [Body]

Output: Hmmm.... if only there was a way to express said agreement without going through the trouble of writing a comment... some sort of "upward tally" perhaps. No no, that could never work. (I kid, I kid)


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 6 days ago [Title] One big difference to my [Body]

Output: One big difference to my understanding: In rugby, you can give up an extra yard or two without any major consequences. As such, players are much less likely to go for the head-first "big hit" that stops the ballcarrier in his tracks. In football, an extra yard or two can make all the difference, and players are taught to tackle as such. Not to mention that rugby has its own major concussion issue going on right now. I wouldn't exactly look to that sport to model after.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Good lord. I cannot for the [Body]

Output: Good lord. I cannot for the life of me understand why people are so emotionally invested in talking politics on a sports blog. I agree that that post shouldn't have been locked - it should have been deleted. Yeah Harbaugh was tangentially involved in the whole thing - that doesn't make it an appropriate subject for a sports blog. If Harbaugh told people to go out and vote, should we have some huge discussion on the relative merits of the presidential candidates? Hell, this is a UofM sports blog, and UofM is a public university (i.e. part of the state of Michigan), maybe we should have a "Thoughts on Governer Snyder" post stickied on the MGoBoard? The first post about his tweet was toeing the line as is. This past post pretty clearly past it in my opinion. The No Politics rule is a damn good one, as evidenced by what happens in every single goddamn political post on this blog. If you want to talk politics, you can very easily go elsewhere to do so.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 14 min ago [Title] Did you... did you read the [Body]

Output: Did you... did you read the post?


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 5 days ago [Title] It's an amazing album. GKMC [Body]

Output: It's an amazing album. GKMC was, for me at least, one of the all-time greats, and I wouldn't quite say the same thing about Butterfly (yet anyway). But it's still amazing. "u" had me in tears. Hearing Pac on the outro made my jaw drop. I'm just gonna repost my reddit comment on the subject: It really is an immensely dense album. Unlike GKMC it doesn't really have one unifying theme, but many - black culture, self esteem, the "pimping" of rap artists and black culture generally by America.... If I had one bone to pick it would be that the meaning is so convoluted at times that it doesn't always land as well as I feel it should. There are some songs like u (Kendrick's best in my opinion) and Blacker the Berry that are just so raw and emotional, they're incredible. But there are others on the album that left me somewhat underwhelmed, if only because they were so difficult to decipher. This isn't necessarily a bad thing - having more to digest can be good too - but it does detract from the overall feel at times and for me it's the difference between a 9/10 and a 10/10.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 5 days ago [Title] If that album made you feel [Body]

Output: If that album made you feel on top of the world you weren't listening very closely. No offense.... Outside of "i" the bulk of the album is depressing or at the very least darkly political.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 12 hours ago [Title] I like to think I had a big [Body]

Output: I like to think I had a big role in that one :D


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Much as I really want to say [Body]

Output: Much as I really want to say "go for it, have fun"... if it were me, I would definitely feel out of place. The student section is full of rowdy 18-22 year olds, and as a student myself I can't say I see many adults there. If you can just own it and have fun in that sort of environment then absolutely go for it, but if you have hangups about standing all game and getting some weird looks from drunk students, those are probably legitimate hangups. Just my $.02


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 4 days ago [Title] 3:05 was nice too. He looked [Body]

Output: 3:05 was nice too. He looked good in this video, it's nice to see that he still has that great arm he came in with, despite how bad he looked the past two years. I still think his biggest challenges are going to be decision making and consistency in his throws, which we obviously can't glean from a video like this. Still, he looked good.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 14 hours ago [Title] Kicked off isn't the same as [Body]

Output: Kicked off isn't the same as having their charter pulled, which is done by their national fraternity and not UM. To answer your question though, they have not gotten back on campus yet (though they tried and failed this year).


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Sure, if Calvin Johnson was [Body]

Output: Sure, if Calvin Johnson was a great but not game-changing WR and Reggie Wayne was a 24 year old all star...


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 1 day ago [Title] KG's reaction makes it [Body]

Output: KG's reaction makes it awesome, staged or no. Edit: Is there an echo in here?


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Fair enough and like I said I [Body]

Output: Fair enough and like I said I agree with all of you. Just figured I'd share since it's relevant.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I heard from a sorority [Body]

Output: I heard from a sorority member affected that they did basically the same amount of damage last year that they did this year but were never kicked out or reprimanded, and the going theory is that Treetops only invited them back so that they could kick them out and sue them later. I'm 100% of the belief that this was ridiculously immature behavior and those involved deserve whatever punishment they have coming... but I do believe at this point that Treetops (which is going through a bankruptcy) is just trying to make a buck off of them.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Nope, try [Body]

Output: Nope, try again. http://www.mgoblue.com/collegesportslive/?media=489841


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Name: Nunya [Body]

Output: Name: Nunya Business Affiliation with UM: Born and raised in Ann Arbor, current undergrad at UM. Dad, mom, and grandfather all went to Michigan. Dad and grandfather both taught at Michigan. Claim to Fame: Had the same middle school gym teacher as Jim Harbaugh (Mr Lily at Tappan!) Friend Who Needs To Stop Snooping On My Account: Eli


Input: [Date] 1 day 13 hours ago [Title] I would love a sane [Body]

Output: I would love a sane Northwestern game.


Input: [Date] 6 days 12 hours ago [Title] Downvoted for reminding me of [Body]

Output: Downvoted for reminding me of such a painful memory.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Title] So long as Harbaugh doesn't [Body]

Output: So long as Harbaugh doesn't try to run out the clock at halftime down seven, I'm not gonna boo.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 days ago [Title] The active molecule(s) is [Body]

Output: The active molecule(s) is (are) the active molecule(s) regardless of whether they were made in a living plant or an industrial plant.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 2 days ago [Title] On the contrary I had Orgo [Body]

Output: On the contrary I had Orgo Freshman year and greatly enjoyed the challenge. If you're wondering if you want to major in the physical sciences, you might as well jump in early to see how you like it.