Input: [Date] 3 years 22 weeks ago [Body] Bring back Chip! [Title]

Output: Bring back Chip!


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Body] Both aqua and trieu tweeted it. [Title]

Output: Both aqua and trieu tweeted


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Body] At first I was weary of this post. (In response to WolvinLA) [Title]

Output: At first I was weary of this


Input: [Date] 3 years 27 weeks ago [Body] Personally, I wouldnt mind seeing daily reminders on this board. Since this topic first showed up on mgoboard, Coach B has surged from a distant second into first place. The bonus? The guy that was in first (now second) is that coach from Ohio. Post when you vote, and we get more replies to the thread. More replies mean more people will view the thread, and more people will vote. More votes means we...... BEAT OHIO! [Title]

Output: Nice!


Input: [Date] 3 years 28 weeks ago [Body] Coach B is currently second in the Midwest region behind Thad Matta. Let the power of Mgoblog be felt, and, BEAT OHIO [Title]

Output: Please vote


Input: [Date] 3 years 28 weeks ago [Body] Good info here. Took me a 10 minute call, but they took care of me also. Insider for NSD and for Fantasy Baseball prep reading is going to be nice. [Title]

Output: Thanks!


Input: [Date] 3 years 28 weeks ago [Body] Tss The sick, the sick the sick fuckin puppies, barkin up your tree..... tss (probably no one but "no joke its hoke" will get this, but I promise he gets it) [Title]

Output: Nice


Input: [Date] 3 years 31 weeks ago [Body] Awesome post sir. And as a clueless freshman inside linebacker in a 5-2 defense back in the summer of 1993, I heard enough "READ YOUR *$&##'in GUARD" to make me laugh out loud when i saw your username. [Title]

Output: Great


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] Totally agree, but reason that Tigers fans get so up in arms is that Tram has been eligible for years, and is not getting much support. Larkin should (deservedly) get in this year. Lark was probably better, but Tram is in need of the support for some reason. [Title]

Output: Agreed


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] Of the top 100 hitters in baseball-reference's ELO rater (attempts to rank the best hitters of all time using a statistical formula), only 4 guys are eligible and are not yet in the Hall. Dwight Evans, Tim Raines, Lou Whitaker, and Alan Trammell. [Title]

Output: Advanced stuff


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] Couldn't agree more. I harp on these 2 guys whenever the discussion comes up. It is a damn crying shame that Tram doesnt have support while Ozzie Smith got in on his first ballot. Tram should have done a couple of backflips I guess. Oz was a bit flashier with the the glove, but Tram was a damn fine defender also. Smith couldn't hit, while Tram was a dude that was capable of MVP numbers. Raines. This baffles me. He wasnt the biggest name, but he was an outstanding player. I think that he gets hurt because for the last 8 years of his career, he was not a very great player because of injuries and that causes people to remember him as something less than he was, but he was dominant from '81 to '92. Even with the poor later years, if you take the whole body of work, he should certainly get in. And here is hoping that Barry Larkin gets in. Great player. But again, if we look at his career numbers, Tram needs to get in also. Very very similar career numbers to Lark. [Title]

Output: Nice


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] Oh, literal juggernaut. [Title]

Output: ha


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Body] This isn't that bad. Chill bro. [Title]

Output: Uh


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Body] MUPPETS FERGAWDSAKES! BEAT OHIO! [Title]

Output: MUPPETS


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Body] is that you do not have to click on the thread if you no longer wish to discuss a topic. [Title]

Output: The beauty of a discussion on a message board...


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Body] I would have been disappointed with no muppets on this one. Huge get for Michigan, and I can't wait for hoops to start (this year and next). Too bad there is no TV for the exhibition tomorrow. [Title]

Output: Justified


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] Then I guess I must be much have Leyland in low esteem. (Nice) I felt on Friday that this would happen. Not necessarily with Maggs, but somehow I felt Young would get back in. [Title]

Output: Then I guess I must be much


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] I wouldn't go that far, that guy is legend. [Title]

Output: now now


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] It is either desperation, or the opposite. Just as plausible an idea is that they were being cautious with Young, and wanted to give him a day or two extra, and that this was the plan all along. Unless you are a Tigers coach or medical staff, you can't say for sure. [Title]

Output: Maybe, maybe not.


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] You should probably take a break from doom and gloom regarding the Tigers. You seem to be decent at it. [Title]

Output: he came back


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] I called that one. http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-tigers-game-postponed-until-tomorrow It was pretty obvious what was going to happen. They were unsure whether he would be able to go in game 1, and wanted to get another guy on the roster until Delmon was ready. I am sure Maggs injury is about as legit as DG's back injury last season, and by that I mean totally legit. [Title]

Output: Yeah


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] I had a feeling on Friday when they said that Delmon would not be on the ALCS roster that one of our other OF's would come up lame. By leaving Delmon off the roster to begin with, they made it possible for him to take a day or two off to let an iffy injury heal, and should one of the other OF's get hurt during the LCS, Delmon could be added to the roster. [Title]

Output: Delmon?


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Body] To his credit, after hearing his report on the original freep stretchgate article, I emailed him expressing my displeasure with his re-hashing of Rosenberg propaganda, rather than reporting with more factual information. He replied very promptly, and while I still didnt like what he had said on the news, he did say that he felt that Rosenberg was "a hack" and that his story was largely fabricated, but even so he had to report on the story and could only quote Rosenberg's allegations. Crappy ND homer pandering to what the local audience wanted to hear, but at least he gets a bit of credit for calling Rosenberg a hack. [Title]

Output: Jeffers


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Body] I live in south bend, and I know craploads of ND fans. I have never met you, but you are one of the two Irish fans that I wish didnt have to feel the sting of that loss. Thanks for being a classy dude. Good luck to the Irish next weekend. [Title]

Output: Irish


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Body] That beats Manningham with no time left vs PSU. Incredible. [Title]

Output: fffffuuuuuuuwow


Input: [Date] 3 years 49 weeks ago [Body] As a South Bend resident, any time an out of town friend or relative comes for a ND game, I instruct them to use one of the commuter lots. They are much easier than to try to fight traffic near the stadium on game days. Getting away from ND stadium after a game can literally take a couple of hours. Or, spend 15 minutes on a bus and get in your car in a place with no significant traffic and be on your way. I will probably not soon forget one of these bus rides, after the Sept 13 2008 game where Sam McGuffie teased us with a glimpse of what might have been, and we lost to the Irish in an absolute downpour. That ride to the commuter lot and the short drive back to my house, soaked to the bone, was pretty damn miserable. But still, if done properly, commuter lots can be nice as long as you aren't trying to host a tailgate. [Title]

Output: Commuters at ND.


Input: [Date] 3 years 50 weeks ago [Body] The subdivision is in the very NE corner of St Joe county. Just a few hundred yards from the state line. My wife's co-worker lives 2 streets over. [Title]

Output: The subdivision is in the


Input: [Date] 4 years 3 days ago [Body] Nothing to see here. [Title]

Output: Shhhhhhhh


Input: [Date] 4 years 6 weeks ago [Body] What do the rest of us think? I think that you just threw out a wall of text with lots of complaints about players, but zero suggestions on how to replace those guys. You do not think that the Tigers can win with Raburn or Kelly in the lineup every day, but you do not suggest an alternative. My feeling there is that a playoff team can get by with one or two defensive-minded players whose bats are weak. This allows the Tigers to use Inge and/or Kelly at third base I think. Both of them are rock-solid with the glove at a very important defensive position. As far as Raburn goes, he is a talented hitter but has not performed well so far this year. I think you have to let him figure himself out somehow and hope the bat comes around for him. There simply is not a better option in the organization at second. I also question your suppostion that the team is capable of winning the division, but has utterly zero chance to even make the World Series. My feeling is that if this team can get into the playoffs, they have a great chance to do well in short series. Verlander, Scherzer, and Porcello form a really good front three. You get JV to throw twice in each series, and he is totally capable of winning a game almost by himself. If Detroit can get 5 wins from him over the course of the postseason, the rest of the pitching staff would need to get 6 wins total. Very doable. The bottom line is that as a manager, Leyland can only make out a lineup with the players he has, so sometimes he has to go with the best option even if they are not an allstar caliber player. I am sure that the front office understands that it would be nice to add a couple more players via trade, but their pool of minor league talent is not deep enough to do much without gutting the team for years to come. If help comes before the trade deadline, you are probably not going to see a David Wright type acquisition. More likely you would see a lesser prospect dealt for a guy more like a Mark Ellis or something similar. [Title]

Output: wow


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Body] Overachiever. [Title]

Output: You are an.....


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Body] I peeked at a copy of Steele's magazine today. He has Denard at #22 nationally. FWIW, Cousins was ranked sixth. I only had a few seconds to read, so I just went ahead and read his "outlook" for Michigan. Reading that outlook has me thinking that this is a BS publication. Two paragraphs of information about previous Michigan players and teams, and one sort of-ish sentence about how he feels the team will do this year. If I wanted a history lesson on teams, I would not be buying a college football preview magazine. [Title]

Output: Denard's ranking


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Body] We are going quite a ways OT here, so I will wrap it up with this post. I posted on a softball umpire's forum that I belong to, asking this question. Several umpires that responded (guys that call both adult and youth, both fast and slowpitch), agreed with me that not all youth fastpitch softball games are played under the same rule set. Some leagues/tournaments use the USSSA rules, some use ASA rules, etc. To me, the bottom line is that the USSSA rulebook and ASA rulebook that I linked above are different rulebooks, and have different rules. MOST of those different rules apply for all forms of the game of softball, be it youth, adult, fastpitch, or slowpitch. There are some exceptions where a rule applies to slowpitch ball only, but they are realtively few. Maybe we will have to agree to disagree, but I have gone ahead and sought the opinions of some people that I know possess a huge knowledge of the game, and they tell me that the youth fastpitch rule set is not universal, so I am going to believe that (and the words printed in the rulebooks) until I have really good reason to think otherwise. [Title]

Output: Too far OT


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Body] I am looking at the ASA and USSSA rulebooks right now. My ASA book link is for a 2008 book, but this rule has not changed. http://www.techstarcomputers.com/sonic625/2008_ASA_TeamRuleBook_with_code.pdf ASA http://www.usssa.com/usssa/usssa-general/2010SPRuleBook.pdf USSSA The ASA batter's box is 7'x3'. The USSSA box is 5ft6in x 3'. No? There is no exception or alternate size box for a youth batter's box that I can locate. Is there something I am missing? Also, the overthrow rules: ASA Rule 8.5.G G. When the ball is live and is overthrown or is blocked: EFFECT: All runners shall be awarded two bases. The award shall be governed by the position of the runners when the ball left the fielder’s hand. Runners must return to touch a base missed or a base left too soon. When two runners are between the same two bases, the award is based on the position of the lead runner. Once a base runner advances to the next awarded base, the runner may no longer return to touch any base missed or any base left too soon. EXCEPTION: 1. When a fielder loses possession of the ball, and the ball leaves live ball territory or becomes blocked. EFFECT: Each runner is awarded one base from the last base touched at the time the ball entered the dead ball area or became blocked. 2. When the ball becomes dead, runners must return to touch a base missed or bases left too soon if they have advanced, touched, and are a base beyond the base missed or the base left too soon. Runners must be given the opportunity to complete their base running responsibilities. A runner shall not be declared out if a fielder deliberately carries or throws the ball into dead ball territory to prevent that runner from returning to a base missed or a base left too soon. Once a runner leaves live ball territory, they cannot return to touch a missed base or one left too soon. 3. If the ball becomes blocked due to offensive equipment not involved in the game. EFFECT: The ball is dead and runners are returned to the last base touched at the time of the blocked ball. If the blocked ball prevented the defense from making an out, the runner being played on is out. 4. If a base is awarded in error, after a legal or illegal pitch the error cannot be corrected USSSA adds this tidbit that ASA does not have, and nowhere does the rule book make exception for Youth/Adult/Fastpitch/Slowpitch: 1. When a FIRST throw is made by an Infielder trying for a first play, the award is made from the batter’s and a base runner’s positions at the time of the pitch Do youth leagues use a completely different rulebook that is specially written for youth leagues? Because there are rules in the ASA and USSSA books that are different that do not specify that they are only adult or slowpitch rules. [Title]

Output: Batter's box


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Body] Unfortunately, this is incorrect. At least in softball, rule sets for ASA, NSA and USSSA vary greatly. Batter's box size is an easy one. USSSA uses a different size box than the others. Also, in ASA slowpitch play, if the batter has a 2 strike count on him and hits a foul fly ball that a fielder catches in the air, runners may tag up and advance. In NSA, if a fielder catches a foul fly ball on a 2 strike count, the play is dead and runners may not tag and advance. The amount of bases awarded on an overthrown ball is another difference that comes immediately to mind. Yet another is how the double safety base at first base is treated after the initial play at first. There are many, many differences in those rule sets. On to the OP. 100% certain, no doubt about it, this is a foul ball. If the ball is touched over foul territory before it passes first or third base, the ball is foul. In this case, the ball does not have to touch the ground foul. In this case, the foul line acts as an imaginary vertical plane, much like the goal line in football. [Title]

Output: Disagree


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Body] I would like to try. Go ahead and start a thread. [Title]

Output: Post it


Input: [Date] 4 years 15 weeks ago [Body] Avatar. ;) [Title]

Output: Avitar?


Input: [Date] 4 years 15 weeks ago [Body] You win mgoblog for the day. Very well done. [Title]

Output: Win


Input: [Date] 4 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Maybe im wrong here. Cant find any online source to back up my brain. Screw my sub-standard memory. [Title]

Output: Maybe im wrong here. Cant


Input: [Date] 4 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Actually, didn't Sims redshirt his freshman year? If so, I think that would mean he could not have played another sport this year, since this would be his 6th year in college. [Title]

Output: Maybe not


Input: [Date] 4 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Nevermind, i misread ya [Title]

Output: Free Throws


Input: [Date] 4 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Is that a giant-size heisman statue in Minecraft? [Title]

Output: Is that a giant-size heisman


Input: [Date] 4 years 20 weeks ago [Body] I think you are right. Bellingham is the northernmost city of over 50k residents in the continental US, and I cant come up with any other schools further north. [Title]

Output: Yeah


Input: [Date] 4 years 25 weeks ago [Body] How odd is it that I just so happened to come across this same pic while surfing the net and reading about sturgeon two days ago? [Title]

Output: Coincidentally....


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Body] My neg is because of your blatant ripoff of the old username "Bend it like Gingell". If you are that guy, I will un-neg you. [Title]

Output: My neg is because of your


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Body] No, but I do favor them over the'other' fab five of Conlan/Mitchell/Ward/Baston/Taylor by a hair. Oh, and this year there are 6. Can't forget Smotrycz. [Title]

Output: No, but I do favor them over


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Body] Are we going to be able to have a JV team also? Not sure a hoops roster is big enough. [Title]

Output: Nice, but


Input: [Date] 4 years 35 weeks ago [Body] Sitting in front of my 55 inch plasma alone. Just cannot watch big M football games in the presence of others, under the risk of them wanting to speak to me about anything, including the game. 100% concentration on the game. [Title]

Output: Sitting in front of my 55


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Couldn't agree more. I paid for a basketball game once on BTN.com and it was flat-out horrible. I would get a still image every 4-5 seconds, and then another still image after that. There was a thread on Mgoboard that had at least a half-dozen other people reporting the same thing. I contacted BTN.com about a refund, and was refused. They insisted that the problem had to be with my computer ( I tried 3 different PC's) and would not refund my money. That was the last time I will give BTN.com a nickel of my money, and I would not discourage others from making the same decision. [Title]

Output: Agree


Input: [Date] 4 years 41 weeks ago [Body] I agree. I am a longtime member, even longertime reader, and I have very few points to my name. Raising point limits to post actually culls out the people best-suited to not make ridiculous posts; those that could post, but choose only to do so when they have something that they really feel is worthwhile to add to the discussion. There is a lot of dumb going around lately, and something could stand to be done so this place does not turn into mlive or something similar. The suggested solution just is not the right one IME. P.S. Alternately, if any mod/Brian decided to award me a couple thousand mgopoints for being selective with what I post instead of jumping into every thread to gain points, I would be fine with that solution, because let's face it, it's all about me. If I had tons of points, I might agree with the solution given. [Title]

Output: I agree. I am a longtime


Input: [Date] 4 years 43 weeks ago [Body] A plus 1 to you sir. The MSU side of that line is going to catch a lot of action. [Title]

Output: +1


Input: [Date] 4 years 43 weeks ago [Body] Damons would be OK. More family oriented than most sports bars probably. Ate there and watched some other games after the Umass game and had a good time. [Title]

Output: Damons


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Meijer, Dunham's, Mden. Mden.com is your internet hookup. You need to learn to google like Mr. Ross though, not tough to find. oh, and Frrrrrrunkis! to you sir. [Title]

Output: Here


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] No news. Havent heard today's show yet, I will check it out tomorrow. But as of now, checking wackbag and the various show twitters, no official news. Lots of people want to think they are signed, and the whole thing is a bit, but I tend to be a panicky pete and dont really believe that they have signed. That said, I have heard a few things said on teh show that make me feel hopeful. speculatespeculate Another off-topic thing about yesterday's show, is that they talked about how Antholini was several years ago now, and how "that time is a mother f'er". First time that time being a mother f'er has really gotten to me. That time is indeed a mother f'er. [Title]

Output: Contract


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] I normally check these boards when I get home, and then on to others, including Wackbag (but I dont post there, just lurk). Saw O&A here, and was confused for a second. Anyhow, OnA rock, Stern is alright, but not as good as the bbbboys. The whole part where Burr brought up Denard and they talked about it was cool, but when they meandered into talking about the Big House, and how incredibly huge it is, Opie made some pseudo-inspirational remark about stadiums only being as big as our imaginations or something, that was the best part of the segment IMO. Op will catch hell for that douchey comment for a while. Oh yeah, Chip Chipperson rules. [Title]

Output: Thought I was on wackbag


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] I read the entire OP. The fail is mine. [Title]

Output: Eh


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] The guy that calls himself "Grammar Nazi" writes "any worst". Epic fail my friend..... [Title]

Output: The guy that calls himself


Input: [Date] 4 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Really had to restrain myself from breaking my hand on the wall after the 95 yard TD. If my kid was not in the room, I would be fighting game traffic to try to get across SB to the hospital right now. [Title]

Output: ReallyD.


Input: [Date] 4 years 47 weeks ago [Body] The shanked PAT was 100% on the holder (didn't catch who it was). You could see him on TV receive the snap, put it down, and then move it to the left (looking from the endzone) about 6-10 inches, and replace it on the ground. That shank was not on Gibbons. His foot would have been in the right place, but he wound up kicking the side of the ball because of the phantom hold. [Title]

Output: Shanked PAT


Input: [Date] 4 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Someone brought up abysmal traffic. If you are looking to get in your car and move right after the game, you are gonna be paddling upstream. Shit gets real bad real quick. There are two ways to combat this..... 1. Take the bus. For like two bucks you can take a roundtrip public transportation bus from several sites around Metro SB to the game. The ride takes about 10 mins or so each way, but it gets you to your vehicle and out of the horrid traffic fast. I recommend catching the bus at Town and Country shopping plaza on McKinley and Logan in Mishawaka. 2. Park in the $10 lots on the corner of State Rd 23 (Notre Dame Ave) and Eddy St. You will have about a 15 minute walk to the stadium, but you can get out of town fastest this way. When you get back to your car, just head south through town to the US31 bypass. 98% of football traffic stays concentrated on the north side of town and around the Indiana toll Rd. If you park in these lots, you can pretty much head freely through town to 31, which is a freeway that will link you with good roads heading in whatever direction you need. About a 30 minute detour, but way better than taking 2-3 hours to get to the toll road entrances. If you want a bar, skip the Linebacker. The place is all iconic and crap, but it is an extreme DUMP. Try Mulligan's down the street. They are obviously a big ND bar, but I hang out there a couple times per week, and the owners make sure I don't take too much crap for being a rival fan. If you are eating, try the burger that uses two grilled cheese sandwiches instead of a bun. As far as being a rival fan goes, ND fans are not too hostile. Tailgating is a good time. The lots south of the stadium are the easiest to prowl. The ND band and crap is cool I hear, but I don't get into bands and such, so I have never taken the time to check it out. Any other specific questions, leave a message and I will try to remember to check back. [Title]

Output: South Bend resident here


Input: [Date] 4 years 48 weeks ago [Body] I cannot stand mat ball. Get an ump that knows the strike zone and play for real. In mat ball, a good pitcher can hit the mat for "strikes" without the ball ever crossing the plate. If you don't know the strike zone, any part of the ball must cross over any part of the plate (the 'black' is not part of the plate), and it must at the same time have part of the ball be above the bottom of the batter's front knee, and have some part of the ball be below his back shoulder. The pitch must also meet all qualifications of a legal pitch (which also applies with the mat strike zone). [Title]

Output: I cannot stand mat ball. Get


Input: [Date] 4 years 48 weeks ago [Body] It is funny that leagues all over are taking measures to protect against batters "hitting middle" on pitchers (halo rules, pitching screens, automatic outs for hitting within X feet of the pitcher), but they cling to the 1-1 count. I hit the lines for doubles a lot, but if I am trying to pick the 3b line and hit one foul, the next pitch is going up the middle. Start with an 0-0 count and I bet you would see fewer guys shooting middle. [Title]

Output: It is funny that leagues all


Input: [Date] 4 years 48 weeks ago [Body] ASA uses the 11 inch ball too. Rule 3.3.F.2 [Title]

Output: ASA uses the 11 inch ball


Input: [Date] 4 years 48 weeks ago [Body] http://www.softballfans.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=67 Great forum for softball rules questions. I post there under RDD15. I play and ump ASA only. Not sure about NSA, USSSA, ISA, WSL (or any other association) rules, but....... ASA rule 3.3.F.2 states that women should hit the 11 inch ball in coed and women's-only slowpitch play. Local leagues may change this up, but the 11 inch ball is the standard for ASA which is the largest sanctioning body for softball in the U.S.. [Title]


Input: [Date] 4 years 50 weeks ago [Body] While it does really differ from brand to brand, normally a scotch will be earthier and smokier, while a bourbon is woodier and sweeter. That is a generalization. The factors that make the difference are that scotch is normally barley based, while most bourbons are corn based. The higher temperature and first-use barrels give the bourbon the woodiness and sweetness that the cooler scottish temps and once-used barrels give the scotch. The smoky flavor in a scotch comes from the peat used in cooking the mash. One thing that is misleading about scotch vs bourbon is the length of time the whisk(e)y spends in the barrel. Because of the temperature difference and the barrels being second-use, scotch needs to be aged for a longer amount of time in order to get similar result. Kentucky bourbon ages a lot faster than scotch does. So a 12 year old scotch may have aged as well as a 6 year old Bourbon. [Title]

Output: Difference


Input: [Date] 4 years 50 weeks ago [Body] Knob Creek I have never tried it, but a buddy of mine is all about Four Roses lately. I generally prefer Canadian Whisky actually. Canadian Club 12 year blows Crown Royal out of the water if you aren't concerned with the pretty purple bag. [Title]

Output: Knob Creek


Input: [Date] 5 years 4 weeks ago [Body] 5. Apocalypse Now 4. Platoon 3. Private Ryan 2. Braveheart 1. Band of Brothers Band of Brothers is a miniseries, but it works as a (long) movie. Great. great story, and the fact that it is very historically accurate makes it even better. [Title]

Output: 5. Apocalypse Now 4.


Input: [Date] 5 years 14 weeks ago [Body] A week later, this seems to be gaining traction. Chicagonow.com has some words on it here: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/under-the-golden-dome/2010/04/notre-dame... The claims in that post mirror the details that I had heard, but had not posted here. Of course, the article that I just linked above references this thread as a source, so who knows? [Title]

Output: Well


Input: [Date] 5 years 15 weeks ago [Body] I am not hanging my hat on this one, but figured I would pass along what I was hearing. From what I heard, tomorrow is the day it comes down if it comes down. Irish, are you also hearing something about a local news anchor? [Title]

Output: Yeah


Input: [Date] 5 years 15 weeks ago [Body] He Formerly, I saw a Formerlyanonymous on Morgan Ensberg's blog a while back. Was that you? [Title]

Output: Question


Input: [Date] 5 years 15 weeks ago [Body] I forked over a couple of bucks this past winter on a basketball game from BTN.com, and will never do so again. The quality of the stream was completely unacceptable, as was their customer service response when I emailed them. There were many many posters in a thread on this board talking about how poor the stream was, but all that btn.com customer service could suggest to me was that it was an issue on my end, and that I should restart my computer, modem etc. I was able to stream espn360 that night, but btn.com insisted that the reason I was getting 3 seconds of stream and then never ending buffering was not their problem. I can't say enough how much I recommend my fellow mgoreaders to go spend that $3 on something else, and just watch the game at 8 on BTN TV. [Title]

Output: BTN.com stream


Input: [Date] 5 years 15 weeks ago [Body] Teach them fundamentals. "You are what your record is." Really? As a youth sports coach, you are what your kids are when the become varsity players in high school at the earliest. You might be able to outscheme some other teams, but the teams that have kids that have learned good fundamental football will beat you. Don't waste half of your practice time trying to teach kids a complicated scheme. Teach them how to execute the basics. It is nice to win at any level, but you sound like you might be taking the 11-13 year old team's won-loss record a bit too seriously. Focus on the long-term. It is what is best for the kids. [Title]

Output: This guy wins


Input: [Date] 5 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Perkins waitresses, or angry Viking broads chasing them with a 9-iron. [Title]

Output: Tigers dream


Input: [Date] 5 years 25 weeks ago [Body] I am a fan of the "geezer rock" genre, but not The Who in particular. That said, Ghost of Bo has it right. It might not be ideal to run some 60 year old guys out there, but if you look at the music made for the last 30 years, not much of it holds up and has mass appeal at the same time. Current pop artists have lost most males 30 and over because of the pure awfulness of it. I have zero desire to watch Jamie Fox sing "Blame it on the Alcohol" using Autotune to sound worth a crap. This autotune thing is the downfall of music. Now you just need the image and half-assed talent because if you arent a great singer, autotune can fix you. Look at the duet that Stevie Nicks did with Carrie Underwood at the Grammys. Stevie blew that little girl off the stage, because there wasn't any autotune around to make Underwood's so-so voice sound like it does on her studio recordings. Hey Super Bowl- Get Zeppelin to reunite next year for your halftime show, and you will actually have lots of people tuning into the game just for halftime. [Title]

Output: Well


Input: [Date] 5 years 25 weeks ago [Body] I once was the best at what I did, beating all of the competition at what I did. The second best guy at my company was younger than me. He was pretty capable, but not quite as successful as me. He was thinking about leaving for another company, so the suits at our company promised him my job in 5 years if he stuck around. I decided to be loyal to the company and take on a lesser role when those 5 years were up. So after five years rolls around, the company is surprised to find me still the best in the business. But there is a contract in place to give the other guy my job, so he gets it. The problem is, after half a year the company realizes that we are no longer as successful as we used to be under the old situation. The company decides that it will be best suited to cut the other guy loose and elevate me back to the top spot. Me, not being a total dummy decided that having the top spot again is fantastic for my career, so I accept the offer to take it again. Seriously, I think that Conan is funnier than Leno, and I enjoyed his show more. But people blaming Leno for "taking" Conan's show away is misinformed and silly. [Title]

Output: Don't you mean....


Input: [Date] 5 years 27 weeks ago [Body] Incredibly unoriginal. Incredibly narrow-minded. Seriously this is perhaps one of the very worst posts I have ever seen on this board. [Title]

Output: Really?


Input: [Date] 5 years 28 weeks ago [Body] Do not forget that NBC kind of put the screws to Leno as well, pushing him out while he was still #1 in the ratings, and not exactly asking to be bumped to the lesser-desired time slot. From my understanding, several years ago when Conan's contract was up with NBC and he was considering going to another network, part of the deal that NBC struck with him was that in 2009, he would be given the Tonight Show gig, otherwise he would be free to leave NBC and would also be owed either 40 or 50 million dollars in severance (I have heard both figures). It seems as if the NBC execs were betting that Leno would ready to hang it up by 2009, but that didn't happen. It should also be made clear that while Leno was gracious about giving up the Tonight Show spot, he was not necessarily happy about it. I would hate to see Leno (or Conan for that matter) bashed over this situation. To me, it was the execs at NBC bungling the situation that caused the trainwreck that is currently going on. In '05 they made a deal with Conan that painted them into a corner, and in '09 when that corner started getting tight, they got greedy and wanted to save the millions they would owe Conan if they didn't give him the Tonight Show, and they made what appears to be a mistake by taking Leno off the Tonight Show in the first place. [Title]

Output: Dont forget


Input: [Date] 5 years 31 weeks ago [Body] I have a hard time believing Joe Dumars' son is hurting for the scholarship money. If he is a 2 star, most likely he wont be in the NBA, so its probably all about the degree. [Title]

Output: And


Input: [Date] 5 years 34 weeks ago [Body] I am no Dantonio hater. I respect him for being a solid guy, and probably a good coach. Kudos for him for suspending the players that made a poor decision. But..... "the rape of an innocent woman by a Michigan football player" is a quote from you Dr. Worm. Then in the same post, you call others ridiculous for casting judgment when they do not know the facts. So everyone, Dr. Worm is either: A. The innocent girl that got raped by a Michigan player, because she would certainly know the facts. B. The rapist Michigan player. C. Full of shit and hypocritical for spouting his "ridiculous" mouth off when he is not certain of the "facts". I think that before and after this thread, we pretty much all would bet the farm on C. [Title]

Output: Hypocrisy?


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] An Mgopoint to your original post for it's true-ness, and an Mgopoint to your other post for Nightman. You are a master of karate, and friendship to everyone. [Title]

Output: thee1jersey


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] I dont have the Mgopoints to start a thread asking, but can anyone that does start a thread asking for streams of the hoops game? [Title]

Output: Also


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Yeah, it sounds exactly like a Sparty. And it kills me, but the reality of it is.......Gimme some hoops! [Title]

Output: agreed


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] And this one should be nationally televised on ABC, right? No reason people shouldn't be able to see it somehow. I am in for the no-liveblog for OSU movement. Can't hurt anything. [Title]

Output: The TV argument......


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] I have to say that the Sagarins are a pretty crude indicator for individual games. That predictor does not take into account how two teams match up with each other, rather moreso how they match up against the rest of the nation. [Title]

Output: Sagarin


Input: [Date] 5 years 38 weeks ago [Body] I am not riding the RR bandwagon per se, but there are two ways that you can look at a poor record. #1 is to make excuses as to why you had the poor record. #2 is to say "we aren't good enough". I prefer option #2 and then taking steps to improve. [Title]

Output: Totally agree


Input: [Date] 5 years 38 weeks ago [Body] This is not second-guessing, because I complained about it before the ball was snapped on that pay. Poor decision by the coaches. These two years and the results are starting to wear a bit thin. [Title]

Output: Awful


Input: [Date] 5 years 38 weeks ago [Body] Maker's Mark [Title]

Output: Maker's Mark


Input: [Date] 5 years 38 weeks ago [Body] Morris Manny LLP Sims Novak [Title]

Output: Starters


Input: [Date] 5 years 38 weeks ago [Body] There is not a scoreboard or clock, but I could deal with that if not for the awful stream quality. With it jumping around like a mother, it makes a clock and scoreboard even more essential than normal because you don't know what happened in the 30 seconds you just missed. [Title]

Output: Nope


Input: [Date] 5 years 38 weeks ago [Body] All other applications were closed, and it was totally unwatchable for me. Like the other poster said, I was unable to get the feed for more than 5 seconds without it lagging to a stop. 360, netflix, etc run some high quality video just fine on this machine so I feel that it is not an issue on my end. I am trying to send an email to the btnnet.com support, but that doesnt seem to work worth a damn either. [Title]

Output: well


Input: [Date] 5 years 41 weeks ago [Body] Took about 2 weeks for me to get my invite. I just used a variant of my name. No one ever calls me through that number though, fun trick to have people dial it, but everyone uses my regular number. [Title]

Output: Mine


Input: [Date] 5 years 41 weeks ago [Body] I think he is simply talking about current NFL players... I mean seriously, who could leave Mercury Hayes or Tyrone Butterfield out of the equation if it were all-time. [Title]

Output: Current


Input: [Date] 5 years 41 weeks ago [Body] My neg agrees with Turbo. [Title]

Output: Yeah


Input: [Date] 5 years 43 weeks ago [Body] The thought of trying for 2 flashed through my mind at the time, but I was fine with taking it to OT, and I am not going to go back and second-guess the coaches. That isn't fair. I was fine with it at the time, and "at the time" is all that the coaching staff got to make the decision. [Title]

Output: Going for 2


Input: [Date] 5 years 43 weeks ago [Body] I don't think that you can pin it on Mesko. I am not a Rodriguez hater at all, but the call to even give Mesko the option to run goes through the head coach. If you give a player that option, you cannot fault the player for making a read one way or the other, especially when it is not within his normal role. I believe that backed up that far in your own territory, you either have to send your punter out strictly to punt the ball, or you send your offense out to run a play that has a better chance to succeed than the punter-keeper. Hell, put Tate out there with the same run-punt option and you are in much better shape. [Title]

Output: Zoltan?


Input: [Date] 5 years 44 weeks ago [Body] No way. Tacopants plays for the Lions now. He was out with an injury last week obviously. [Title]

Output: Tacopants


Input: [Date] 5 years 44 weeks ago [Body] I took henne in the last round of all 5 of my fantasy leagues. [Title]

Output: This is why


Input: [Date] 5 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Maker's Mark. [Title]

Output: Cool weather.....


Input: [Date] 5 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Captain is fine, but save a couple bucks and buy Sailor Jerry instead. Costs less, tastes the same, and is higher proof by a good margin. [Title]

Output: Captain Morgan


Input: [Date] 5 years 44 weeks ago [Body] I didn't even read the football portion of the analogy, so I won't comment on the overall usefulness of the comparison. I will pose the argument that the player in scenario #1 should probably not call in all scenarios. In a scenario where he has more money on the table than the two guys that pushed in front of him, and depending on how much guys still to act behind him have in front of them, I think that most often he should be re-raising all-in for any remaining money he has with KK. Guys in position behind him might be getting a good enough price with 3 others all-in in front of them to take a shot with any pocket pair. With KK he may not be able to raise enough to price them out of the pot, but in a cash game you need to press this advantage and get as much money in the pot as you can when you have the most favorable odds to win it. Scenario #1, the play is not to call, it is to re-raise. [Title]

Output: My $.02


Input: [Date] 5 years 45 weeks ago [Body] That said....if anyone has a PS3 that they want to trade for my 360, let me know. The BluRay, free online, built in wireless, MLB The Show, and the fact that my brothers both have PS3's are the reasons that I want to switch. [Title]

Output: I have a 360


Input: [Date] 5 years 45 weeks ago [Body] He dove in on purpose. The arms in the air say it all. If his momentum had carried him in accidentally, then he would have been doing something with his arms instead of leaping up and swan-diving. My wife and I laughed our butts off at the moron and watched it several times on the DVR. [Title]

Output: No way was it accidental


Input: [Date] 5 years 45 weeks ago [Body] F your life. That is an unacceptable situation that your are required to remedy before the next game. Seriously. I am not kidding. Overruled by the wife so your kid can watch a show about F'ing penguins? And the kid is old enough to read and write? Teach the kid a lesson in patience for 3 damn hours, and if your wife protests, you overrule her. [Title]

Output: wow


Input: [Date] 5 years 45 weeks ago [Body] I couldn't agree more. [Title]

Output: Yup


Input: [Date] 5 years 46 weeks ago [Body] 2009 was way better. In '06, I was at the game, tailgated my ass off, and had a great time watching our guys dismantle ND's hopes and dreams. The ND fan buddy that went to the game with me leaving to go back to the tailgate at halftime was awesome too. But this one means so much more. Not only did we beat an ND team that had lofty goals, we did so in a spot where we really needed to come up with a signature win, and it eased my mind to see our Freshman QB shine under pressure. Not only that, I HATE Jimmah. I have met both Jimmah and Quinn in person, and Quinn was not a complete A-hole, unlike Jimmah, who is a typical hardass wannabe punk. [Title]

Output: Not even close


Input: [Date] 5 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Tate is probably a bit more advanced than LeFevour was as a true Freshman. But the comparison is pretty close I think. [Title]

Output: Dan LeFevour of CMU


Input: [Date] 5 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Looked to me like it was tipped. [Title]

Output: Yeah


Input: [Date] 5 years 46 weeks ago [Body] My ND alum sister in law left something on my facebook praising Tate and bitching about the refs. Seriously, what calls did the refs blow in our favor? The thing that Millen was bitching about on the final kickoff and time coming off? Was pretty obvious to me that the KR touched the ball. Other than that, I see nothing that they can really complain about. [Title]

Output: Refs


Input: [Date] 5 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Depends on the time of day. If it is a noon kickoff, I do Jager Mary's. Bloody Mary with Jager instead of the vodka. Sounds nasty, is very tasty. After noon or so, I stick mostly with beer. [Title]

Output: Well


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Body] The signed papers from each athlete seem pretty slam-dunk to me. [Title]

Output: signed papers


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Odoms on a 72 yard punt return. [Title]

Output: it will be


Input: [Date] 5 years 49 weeks ago [Body] I am a bit biased, as I am a liquor salesman and one of the brands I represent is Jager. But I still stand by it as my morning drink of choice. I was introduced to it last year at the Purdue/Notre Dame game (I unfortunately live in South Bend) where Jagermeister co-hosted a giant tailgate with my company. I recommend Zing Zang bloody mix. I don't sell it, but that is the best I have had. Red Eye makes some uber-hot bloody mixes if you can handle it (I cant). [Title]

Output: Your welcome


Input: [Date] 5 years 49 weeks ago [Body] Mary's. Bloody Mary, but substitute Jager for the vodka. Sounds awful, but trust me, it is daaaaamn tasty. On the food end, I like brats (single stripe of mustard represent) and burgers. Donut burgers are ideal for early morning festivities. Hamburger patty with a couple donuts as a bun. [Title]

Output: Jager


Input: [Date] 6 years 3 weeks ago [Body] The ratio of Stanley Nickels to Schrute Bucks is the same as the ratio of unicorns to leprechauns. [Title]

Output: If it helps.....


Input: [Date] 6 years 3 weeks ago [Body] replied to the wrong post [Title]

Output: bad replies


Input: [Date] 6 years 5 weeks ago [Body] My Tiger Allstar predictions are: Cabrera Granderson Verlander Jackson Cabrera is my third first baseman behind Teixeira and Morneau, but Cabrera gets in because he is one of the top dozen hitters in the AL this year. This selection is sketchy though, as Kevin Youkilis might get in as the starter through fan voting, and there will not be 4 1B AL allstars. So Tiger fans, vote TEIXEIRA!!! Granderson is clearly not having the year that Torii Hunter is having as an AL CF, but I give him the slight nod over Baltimore's Adam Jones as the CF backup. Verlander is in easily, as is Jackson. Porcello misses as a SP because there are several other guys (Grienke, Halladay, King Felix, Verlander, Weaver, Beckett, Sabathia, Millwood, Jackson, Beuhrle, Saunders, and several others) that probably have better numbers. Rodney misses because even though he has not blown a save, ERA is going to figure in more prominently than blown saves I think. Normally 4-5 relievers go, and I see 8 guys that have a solid case to be chosen over Rodney. Inge is the guy that I am torn on. Probably my favorite player, but I think that Evan Longoria's numbers pretty much put him in as a lock. Inge and Chone Figgins are the next two guys to consider. Offensively, Figgins has the speed and batting average, Inge has the pop. Inge wins defensively, but both are solid. I would take Inge, but I have a suspicion that he gets overlooked here. Yaaay, another Mgopoint. [Title]

Output: Mine`


Input: [Date] 6 years 6 weeks ago [Body] 1. Brown 2. Shaw (HEISMAN!!!11) 3. Stonum 1. Smith 2. Ezeh 3. Mouton [Title]

Output: my turn


Input: [Date] 6 years 6 weeks ago [Body] My IP originates from South Bend. I am surely no Domer, but I guess I am screwed. [Title]

Output: Uh oh


Input: [Date] 6 years 6 weeks ago [Body] I guess that I just want to express my general dislike for the points system. I have been a member of the board for quite a while now, I participate in the liveblogs for almost every football game, and try to make all of my contributions relevant and non-idiotic. The issue here is that I do not tend to feel the need to inject my worthless 2 cents on every thread in existence on the board. If others say what I feel like I need to say, then I let it be and do not clutter the thread with a veiled "+1" post. However, now if I do feel that I have information or an opinion worth sharing, even though I have probably filtered myself more than most posters from posting a crap thread, I am unable to share the information or opinion that I finally feel is worth sharing. The trouble with this system is that it encourages n00bs to "grind posts" so that they can fully use the board. I know that there is not an easy solution, but I believe that this new system is a regression from the old one. Magnus, I really like your line of thinking generally, and I hate to not have a better solution to the issue than my "new system stinks, bring back the old one" idea. However, that is where I am at. Maybe once I get enough points from spewing posts out with a little less restraint, I will feel differently. [Title]

Output: I guess


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 6 days ago [Title] "Friend" of mine was super [Body]

Output: "Friend" of mine was super drunk. Sometime durring the first quarter he decided he needed to take a piss, so he decided to piss all over the bench in front of him and incidentally the legs of the people standing in front of us. Student section.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 4 days ago [Title] That's all understood. Though [Body]

Output: That's all understood. Though i tend to be a bit more realistic about the expectation is for the position stuff. I expect the backup (smith in this case most likely) to be servicable in case of season injury. But again, fall is a long way away.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I'm reserving all judgement [Body]

Output: I'm reserving all judgement till the fall. But I also expect Issac to be the #1 RB. Hard to get too worried about the run game when one of the players is out with injury.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I am horrified untill proven [Body]

Output: I am horrified untill proven otherwise in the fall. It also stung to hear the announcers calling out seniors that I was expected to be sophmore/Juniors.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 1 day ago [Title] 1.) UA 2.) Nike 3.) [Body]

Output: 1.) UA 2.) Nike 3.) Adidas Would be happy with either 1 or 2.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Doesnt change my [Body]

Output: Doesnt change my expectations. I think the teams overall progress under the new staff will have a much larger impact than one player.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Title] It's identical to this board [Body]

Output: It's identical to this board without the boxes around the text, no subject lines, and the ability to collapse replys. I can comiserate with the twitter confusion though.


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Grats on hitting 100 points. [Body]

Output: Grats on hitting 100 points. use them wisely.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Love the video. Really like [Body]

Output: Love the video. Really like this hire. Going to be a long off season.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Sounds good [Body]

Output: "He wasn't there just to make you faster, but he was there to make you mentally tough," said Bennie Joppru, a former Michigan tight end who worked with Tolbert and Gittleson in college. "Kevin was a guy who was quiet, but you knew not to mess around with him too much, because he's really trying to make you puke. "We thought, 'Oh, he's a speed guy, he'll be really nice. Let's go fast, it's going to be fun.' It wasn't anything like that. It was, 'I'm going to kick your (butt) and make you fast.' ... I think that's why you bring in a guy like that."


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I like them. Love how they [Body]

Output: I like them. Love how they continue the helmet graphic onto the masks. Like the simple design outside of the shoulder graphic. I think the silver looks significantly better than any solid white uni that a school might wear. Its distinctly Oregon dispite not having the team colors. I like the OSU ones as well. Again, simple, traditional, distinctly OSU. I'll get off your lawn now.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 3 days ago [Title] That was awesome to listen [Body]

Output: That was awesome to listen to.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I think you might be [Body]

Output: I think you might be confusing this guy with UofMDiehard. Brian refereneced thosewhostay a few times saying he thinks hes legit.


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Check his twitter. Gives his [Body]

Output: Check his twitter. Gives his source and says to keep your cell handy today.


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 5 days ago [Title] MGOBLOG FREE BEER Fuck yeah [Body]

Output: MGOBLOG FREE BEER Fuck yeah Ill head over to AA for that.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Yeah, seems rather juvenile. [Body]

Output: Yeah, seems rather juvenile. At the end of the day i dont care, Ive just been wondering who actually takes the time to do it.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Out of curriosity, Who is the [Body]

Output: Out of curriosity, Who is the one who negs WD every post regardless of content? I havent seen a WD post since the email incident where he didnt have x pos and at least 1 neg.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Title] You dont source Wiki, you [Body]

Output: You dont source Wiki, you source wiki's sources.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Keep: Coach Manning, Night [Body]

Output: Keep: Coach Manning, Night games. Fuck: legends jerseys, apathay.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Gif Requests [Body]

Output: Both in the second quarter. 1.) Maryland coach in red coat jerkin it 2.) Maryland fan in sands with orange coat pleasuring a hot dog. (right after butt catch with :01 in the second)


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Prime example of a non-loss. [Body]

Output: Prime example of a non-loss. got a win *waves tiny flag, looked aweful doing it to avoid the horror of repeat hoke next year *waves second tiny flag.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 4 days ago [Title] That would also explain the [Body]

Output: That would also explain the tweet the other day about verifying an email.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 4 days ago [Title] in before delete MAH MGOBLOG [Body]

Output: in before delete MAH MGOBLOG POINTS YEAHHHHHHH


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Fair enough. I dont think [Body]

Output: Fair enough. I dont think dantonio can have it both ways of giving a damn what a team he has been crushing for the past decade thinks or says either. Does that make us even?


Input: [Date] 6 hours 19 min ago [Title] Ok....but....the games are in [Body]

Output: Ok....but....the games are in like, a month.


Input: [Date] 17 hours 23 min ago [Title] Why use them if you don't [Body]

Output: Why use them if you don't know what they mean? You could've just said Big 12 like everyone else on here.


Input: [Date] 17 hours 36 min ago [Title] This is most definitely not [Body]

Output: This is most definitely not common knowledge!


Input: [Date] 2 days 8 hours ago [Title] Happy birthday WD! They grow [Body]

Output: Happy birthday WD! They grow up so fast :')


Input: [Date] 2 days 8 hours ago [Title] This summer was really great [Body]

Output: This summer was really great for me, probably my favorite. I graduated earlier in the year and I just recently went back to AA. I partied with some of my favorite people, drank pretty much every night I was there and had the best night ever with a female friend. Earlier in the year, I went to the Derby, which was also one of the best trips I'd ever taken.


Input: [Date] 3 days 18 hours ago [Title] If you march in with the [Body]

Output: If you march in with the band, do you get to your seat in time to see them take the field?


Input: [Date] 3 days 18 hours ago [Title] Cocoaine. [Body]

Output: Cocoaine.


Input: [Date] 4 days 21 hours ago [Title] I love how some American [Body]

Output: I love how some American parents take their children's preferences into account. My African parents wouldn't have cared if we liked being in the car lol.


Input: [Date] 5 days 15 hours ago [Title] Minnesota? Try Rutgers. At [Body]

Output: Minnesota? Try Rutgers. At least Minny was a decent team last year and they've been good before in recent history.


Input: [Date] 6 days 16 hours ago [Title] That seems low for us. [Body]

Output: That seems low for us. Edit: After actually looking at the list, I've learned not to take this ranking seriously. Never heard of half those schools. What is this ranking based on?


Input: [Date] 6 days 16 hours ago [Title] "Looks like he put on some [Body]

Output: "Looks like he put on some good weight for some much needed banging down low." This sentence...


Input: [Date] 6 days 17 hours ago [Title] Wow, your parents are [Body]

Output: Wow, your parents are awesome!


Input: [Date] 6 days 17 hours ago [Title] As someone who lived in a [Body]

Output: As someone who lived in a party house (not a frat), damn you! We let you party in our house and drinks are free regardless.


Input: [Date] 6 days 17 hours ago [Title] What abou the Nebraska game [Body]

Output: What abou the Nebraska game at home a few years ago? Denard and Co. were firing on all cyclinders and I certainly was in awe. Then again, I never saw the great teams of Michigan's past so I don't know how good that performance was compared to our performances back when we were good.


Input: [Date] 6 days 17 hours ago [Title] I'm 24 and I don't know what [Body]

Output: I'm 24 and I don't know what that means. I've heard it before, just never had to do it.


Input: [Date] 6 days 18 hours ago [Title] XYZ [Body]

Output: Is that what the kids are calling it nowadays?


Input: [Date] 6 days 19 hours ago [Title] I just googled that. What [Body]

Output: I just googled that. What self-respecting individual would drive that? Gross.


Input: [Date] 1 week 16 hours ago [Title] The word "unstopable" means [Body]

Output: The word "unstopable" means nothing to me.


Input: [Date] 1 week 17 hours ago [Title] I'm opposite, I like [Body]

Output: I'm opposite, I like Marquette's the least. Especially the camo one.


Input: [Date] 1 week 17 hours ago [Title] The whites look great. The [Body]

Output: The whites look great. The maize uniforms don't look as good.


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] PSU makes the most sense. [Body]

Output: PSU makes the most sense. We've traveled there before, but I doubt PSU allows it now.


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] This is embarassing for you. [Body]

Output: This is embarassing for you.


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] You missed Plaxico's point. [Body]

Output: You missed Plaxico's point. Saban left before the season was over, which is similar to Saban's player's not playing as hard in the post-season. Saban's performance in LSU (player's performance in the NFL) isn't a part of the discussion.


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] I live an hour from ECU and [Body]

Output: I live an hour from ECU and go there frequently since my sister is a student there. I'm also applying to med school there


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] Are you serious? [Body]

Output: Are you serious?


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] I might have to if the [Body]

Output: I might have to if the scratch kit doesn't work or live with it. Thanks for the advice! I'm assuming the random orbit buffer would be ok to use on my car right? It had decent reviews but I'm just making sure.


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] Have you washed it since you [Body]

Output: Have you washed it since you used it? Do the scratches come back?


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] No, I want to learn but I [Body]

Output: No, I want to learn but I don't have a standard vehicle or the time to learn. Btw, could someone give me tips on keeping my black vehicle's paint looking good? I bought it used about a month ago and the dealer must've covered some scratches because after one wash, those scratches are showing. I'm planning fixing a couple of them this weekend with 3M's scratch removing kit found here: http://www.amazon.com/3M-39071-Scratch-Removal-System/dp/B003NS5NK8 I also bought some Ultimate Compound, polish and wax. I know to polish before waxing but not sure where the compound fits in. I'm gonna use a Black & Decker random orbit waxer/polisher to do it. Any opinions are welcome.


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] I had to do a google search [Body]

Output: I had to do a google search to make sure they hadn't always been yellow. That's how much I care.


Input: [Date] 15 hours 7 min ago [Title] He probably didn't even go [Body]

Output: He probably didn't even go there ... Alums of Ohio State, from my experience, aren't nearly as terrible as the scum sucking, shit eating, inbreds in Ohio that are just super fans by the lack of sports team in that god forsaken flat corn field area.


Input: [Date] 2 days 22 hours ago [Title] Bottom line, Winston is a [Body]

Output: Bottom line, Winston is a competitor to the end and a real winner. He reminds me of Trey Burke in that he is limited physically but can put a team on his shoulders when a big defensive stop, shot, or momentum play needs to be made. I like that he will forever have that chip on his shoulder - other guys are "better" than me why?!


Input: [Date] 1 week 18 hours ago [Title] Wow. Is that some [Body]

Output: Wow. Is that some revisionist history or what?! I would argue they had a golden period in the 2000s - better than us actually. They won a national championship in 2005 with Vince Young. The year before that, 2004, they beat us in the Rose Bowl for a Top 5 ranking. 2008 they beat OSU in the Fiesta Bowl for Top 5 ranking. And in 2009 they played Bama for the National Championship. McCoy actually is the most successful QB in college football history with a 45-8 record.


Input: [Date] 1 week 2 days ago [Title] He's just still grumpy he [Body]

Output: He's just still grumpy he graduated The Year Before we won a national championship in Football


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] I wish I could hug you or [Body]

Output: I wish I could hug you or upvote you by 1 million ... I am also in the early love affair mode with this team. Between Coach B, the experience of youth last year, and the return of stars I think this team explodes to B1G Champs and a deep tournament run.


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] I think slow and physical can [Body]

Output: I think slow and physical can succeed in a Harbaugh offense ... Look at Gerhart or Taylor. Never of those guys had break away speed. But they made the right cut and fell forward for extra yardage. I see Smith in this mold.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Dancing on stage, yada yada, [Body]

Output: Dancing on stage, yada yada, and the fan's rejoice ... Anybody on this board old enough to have grown up with Home Improvement. I miss Tim The Tool Man Taylor and his manly hijinks.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I am okay with uniformz every [Body]

Output: I am okay with uniformz every once in a while ... Light an all white road jersey for a game at Penn State per se. Or an all blue home jersey for a rivalry game. I am just looking forward to no more bumblebee stripes.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] It's not about the name any [Body]

Output: It's not about the name any more ... It is the mystique of the Jumpman logo that the kids love. The Jordan brand is now hyper-exclusive shoes. People wait in line for them. People collect years worth of versions. People save and sell them on the internet. It is that hysteria, more than Jordan himself, that draws the young new recruits towards wearing the apparel.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Oh yeah ... Always play the [Body]

Output: Oh yeah ... Always play the blues.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] 76 at Forest Dunes last year [Body]

Output: 76 at Forest Dunes last year coupled with an 80 at Acadia Bluffs ... Big weekend that up north trip was. 74 at Red Run in Royal Oak when I was there with a member and some coworkers - dunked a 110yd wedge on the par 4 16th. Never had a hole-in-one. Been playing for 25 years - since I was 7 years old and a wee little lad with my father. Shot a 78 at the U of M course one time - that place is tough with all of the uneven lies. Anyways, that's my bests. We always do 2 off the first, no foot wedges, no mulligans, gimmes for double bogey or worse inside like 4 feet.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Soooooooo, you're the one who [Body]

Output: Soooooooo, you're the one who jinxed it and created the exploding gas can performance of our pitching from the 7th inning on.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Chad Henne disagrees with [Body]

Output: Chad Henne disagrees with your comment ... Granted, he had Braylon as a bail out option. But he was pretty damn good.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Sorry, but this is just [Body]

Output: Sorry, but this is just pathetic ... Good = Well. There = Their. Not only is your assertion that the OL play is a likely question mark but you couldn't even express this opinion with proper grammar. Come on now.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Oh man ... You check out the [Body]

Output: Oh man ... You check out the Franklin BBQ method. You get a 10 lb packers cut, light rub, hickory chips, apple cider in the liquid tray. Run it at 270 which produced good caramelization. After 5 hours, before you hit the stall, spray apple cider on it a couple times to check the bark - make sure there is no soot on there. Once it is dark brown wrap it in butcher paper to seal the juices. Continue with the high temp to power on through the stall. Pull at 200 min. Best brisket you will EVER have - tender and juicy inside with an awesome bark.


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Actually we were down 3-0 [Body]

Output: Actually we were down 3-0 going in to the 6th. At the top of the 7th we were down 3-2 with Romero at 3rd with no outs. Kind of a different story when you're talking flow of the game. It wasn't some improbable comeback ... It was a mistake in coaching that could have resulted in at least a tie ballgame.


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 6 hours ago [Title] They are under the same group [Body]

Output: They are under the same group that brews some better stuff ... North Peak and Jolly Pumpkin (and part time Leelanau) ... Not to poop on the parade, just let you know they do some even better stuff than what's on tap.


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I doubt Spike is ready to be [Body]

Output: I doubt Spike is ready to be in that 8 man rotation after the surgeries in the offseason. More than likely he med redshirts this upcoming year. With him in charge of the team in 2016. Just my two cents.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I personally like 16 and [Body]

Output: I personally like 16 and Falcon better ... Props to the best fighter jet in American military history.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I think that is a complete [Body]

Output: I think that is a complete accurate representation. Think about Louisville - elite with Pitino. Think about even Kentuky - Rupp then nothing, Pitino then nada, until they got Calipari. Each program is just looking for it's next god-like elite coach.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I agree ... So much ranting [Body]

Output: I agree ... So much ranting about the need to keep things clean and simple. My god! You can do small with class. I hated the halo, like everybody, but love the idea of the national champs and legends listed on the press box. It is so blue and barren up there.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Prior to that play was the [Body]

Output: Prior to that play was the worst no call of offensive pass interference I have ever seen ... It was the right move to let the clock run out ... It was a make-up for Woodson getting completely shoved out of the way for the WR to make the catch. No luck in that sequence ... Just atonement.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 5 hours ago [Title] He had the chance to get a [Body]

Output: He had the chance to get a FREE education to one of the top public universities in the country ... One that I had to bust my ass for - studying extra and working extra jobs to pay for it. Sorry, but I think I have a right to complain about a talented kid who didn't seem to give a shit when provided a golden opportunity.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 5 hours ago [Title] Oh yeah ... Sorry for [Body]

Output: Oh yeah ... Sorry for ripping on a guy who is probably going to make millions of dollars each season. Crazy to think we would want him to care about his college and teammates. Nice job getting butt hurt and protecting a soon to be pro athlete who simply didn't perform on the field and didn't seem to care about it.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Attitude reflects leadership [Body]

Output: Attitude reflects leadership ... That is how you get people to buy in to the culture you are creating. You stress discipline in drills, lifting, and dietary habits - you back that up by doing the same in your routines so the players (or employees) can see it. You stress commitment to the team - you show how you trust your staff and respect the players. You want people to stay late to study the Playbook or lift a little extra after strength training - you stay after hours to answer player questions and go the extra to ask coaches their thoughts. In a nutshell ... The culture you create is the one you exhibit. You show people what they should expect from you and, in turn, what they need to expect from themselves. You make the message consistent so everyone can see what it is and choose to fall in line.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Wow ... Don't comment on [Body]

Output: Wow ... Don't comment on iPhone ... Front = Tough. Sepoys = Serious. Sorry about that gents and ladies.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I am speaking from the [Body]

Output: I am speaking from the perspective of someone who did a part-time MBA ... 2 classes per semester and finished in only a couple years. Don't sleep on a place like Wayne State for that. I got a 680 test score and had probably average work experience prior. It was a front but the benefit of the part-time gig is directly applying what you learn. I am an engineer so I did a focus in management. The faculty is in the industry - automotive current or former workers. And, because it is evenings and weekends, you only get the sepoys types with other time obligations. I hated the classes with the kids who had 24 hours a day to do group work. It was easier dealing with adults who had kids and jobs making the amount of time to meet in person at the library limited. It meant greater efficiency in a smaller period of work. Those are just my thoughts. It would have been cool doing it full-time and kudos if / when you get in to Ross.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Not to mention the loss of DJ [Body]

Output: Not to mention the loss of DJ Wilson's size ... I think that hurts our low post presence.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Have the second the take on [Body]

Output: Have the second the take on Gandy Dancer ... May have been cool 15 years or more ago ... But, ate there recently, and my god it was awful. Stuffy. Overpriced. Shit service. Boring menu.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Grange and Mani Osteria are [Body]

Output: Grange and Mani Osteria are two of the current favorites. Mani is pretty much the same as Bigalora but a little better .. Biga started in Southfield and is also in Royal Oak, but Mani is all Ann Arbor.


Input: [Date] 1 week 2 days ago [Title] I seriously don't get the [Body]

Output: I seriously don't get the hate. Cmon guys. It's a black jersey with red numbers. It's not like the zubaz nonsense from the NCAA tourney a couple years back. Also to those freaking out about the "fishnet" pattern, i've seen these and the UM version in person, and you literally cannot tell if you're more than 5 feet away from it. It's a functional fabric weave designed to NOT tear and stretch like the stuff adidas used to have. Seriously, its way better. And unless you're lining up across from them on the field, you won't be able to tell it's there.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] But that's apples and oranges [Body]

Output: But that's apples and oranges though, since the Foamposites and Retro J's are exclusive, that's what makes them cool and desirable. A better comparison would be a Lebron or KD vs. a Hyperdunk, I'm pretty sure I know what they'd rather have. That being said, the exclusivity of the Jordan brand is gonna be pretty cool and give us some good exposure. And I'll also say Nike is a heck of a lot better at marketing their athletes/universities, hence why they sell a lot more. We'll see when the crop of young guys come up though, I think UA and adidas have both done a good job signing young up and coming talent.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Title] This is the case and how [Body]

Output: This is the case and how these contracts work. Again, it will be easier to analyze this once the details come out. Nike does sell better here in the US, that's a given. But to your point of the kids wanting KD's and Kobe's and such, that's becuase of the name attached to it. Kids want the Lebron's because they're Lebron's, not Nike's. This is part of the reason why adidas chose to let go of the NBA contract. People don't buy Kevin Durant jerseys because they love adidas, they do it because they love Kevin Durant. Similarly, (outside of the <.05% of the fan base that posts on here) people don't buy Michigan apparel because they love Nike or adidas, they do it because they love Michigan. These deals are far more valuable to the apparel companies than the schools, you'd be naiive to think otherwise. Now I'm not saying I don't expect to see a spike in apparel sales, I totally do and I think the fanbase as a whole is ready to move on from the DB/RR/Hoke era, and the Nike contract ushers in a fresh start. Will it make up for the money we left on the table with adidas? I HIGHLY doubt that, but it remains to be seen. The thing that scares me is that it's a 12 year deal. That's a long time. A lot can change in 12 years. 12 years ago Under Armour was just gaining momentum, and still was only making baselayer/compression gear. Look where they are now. Just something to think about.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Are you really trying to say [Body]

Output: Are you really trying to say that fans will go to more games when the team is in a bad stretch just because there's a swoosh on the uniforms? Like I get some of the arguments on here but come on now,that's a massive stretch.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Agreed, I'm going with blue. [Body]

Output: Agreed, I'm going with blue. White is minimally acceptable, and only on the road.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 4 days ago [Title] This has nothing to do with [Body]

Output: This has nothing to do with adidas. They will still be the supplier for the upcoming season. It likely has more to do with the "generic" numbers they had last year not being worn by prominent players this year for football, like 98 for example. And I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a new basketball template this season.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I keep hearing this argument, [Body]

Output: I keep hearing this argument, but is there any actual proof of it happening before? Genuinely curious. It doesn't make sense to me that a brand like Nike or adidas would pull funding for an AAU team, consequently pissing off 10-20 members of their key demographic just because one player went to a school they don't sponsor.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 6 days ago [Title] No question about it. And I [Body]

Output: No question about it. And I think the 3 hole playoff was great for TV as well. Some of my friends who aren't even golf fans were glued to the TV for the end there.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Not sure I agree with you [Body]

Output: Not sure I agree with you there. He finished in the top 5 of all 4 majors last year, the only other players to do that were Jack and Tiger. Give the kid his due - he's only 26 years old and most golfers don't hit their prime until their mid 30s. HERE is a good look at what he did last year, impressive to say the least. And whle I was rooting for Sergio today, good to see Rickie pull one out.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Man that sucks. It's a shame [Body]

Output: Man that sucks. It's a shame too, the first thirty minutes of the game were some of the most entertaining basketball I've seen in quite a while.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Agree. Or sleeve numbers. [Body]

Output: Agree. Or sleeve numbers. I've always been partial to those. + a blue collar would be nice, and also have a symbolic meaning to it.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Agreed, little block M's [Body]

Output: Agreed, little block M's would be cool. Kind of like how Sparty does it, theirs don't look horrible.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 6 days ago [Title] FWIW, I know someone who ran [Body]

Output: FWIW, I know someone who ran track at ND and graduated last year, she says that ever since the UA contract went into effect, the track team won't train in UA footwear. They all go out and buy their own adidas or Asics.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Where are you hearing this? [Body]

Output: Where are you hearing this? One of the big reasons ND went with UA was that they wanted to have the largest contract in the NCAA, but adidas refused to make their deal worth more than Michigan's, whether through loyalty or contractual obligation. Also, when asked about the potential of more team/player sponsorships, UA's CEO said "we're not going to compete with our dumbest competitor." I think this kind of shows that company's direction, and I highly doubt more high profile college sponsorships are in their future. LINK to that story.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Lmao tech on Beilein. You [Body]

Output: Lmao tech on Beilein. You know it's bad when that happens.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I hate that I agree with you, [Body]

Output: I hate that I agree with you, because I want to believe that true competition still exists anymore, but this is spot on. Wisconsin is the B1G's only chance to bring exposure to the conference"brand" this March, so they need to advance and get a high tourney seed, simple as that. I'm staying positive because we played pretty well, but the odds are against us


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Doesn't look great right now, [Body]

Output: Doesn't look great right now, but if a couple calls went our way it would be a 10+ point Michigan lead right now. We're not out of it at all.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Need a GIF of that [Body]

Output: Need a GIF of that immediately!


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 3 days ago [Title] NIke is better based on [Body]

Output: NIke is better based on what? I keep seeing the argument "Nike is clearly better" but have not seen any concrete reasons why other than "kids like it." You say that adidas sucks, but also say you only have ever bought one piece of apparel? I'm not saying everything they make is amazing but it's impossible to judge based on one item. And when we first signed the adidas contract, I would have agreed that Nike does make a superior product. adidas was crap up until about 2 1/2 years ago. But now, adidas has the top performance footwear on the market, hands down. And like it or not, tournament unis bring exposure to the brand. You're talking about it, and that was the goal. Remember when Nike had all of their schools wearing gray a couple years ago? People on here would have had a meltdown if that happened to us. There's also something to be said for being a company's flagship school. Given our recent success we'd be a middle tier Nike school at best. I mean look at Miami (YTM). They were the original sponsored school, but they've been down for a few years, Nike treats them like crap and they end up leaving for adidas.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 17 hours ago [Title] Wellllll that wasn't pretty. [Body]

Output: Wellllll that wasn't pretty. But at least I don't have to defend my alma mater TOO much next week...


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Been a looooong week let's do [Body]

Output: Been a looooong week let's do the unthinkable and take it to em tomorrow!


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 3 days ago [Title] This captures my thoughts on [Body]

Output: This captures my thoughts on the issue perfectly. However, I'd be utterly shocked if he does even ONE of the things on this list. I don't feel like I matter to the AD, and that's a problem. He takes this "this is big business, you wouldn't understand" attitude to things and it's very off-putting. I've never felt so disconnected from the program


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] Grabbed a sixer of Gulo Gulo [Body]

Output: Grabbed a sixer of Gulo Gulo tonight. Never had it, heard it was good though so I'm giving it a try


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] They still had a chance to [Body]

Output: They still had a chance to win. OSU made what 2 of 8 ft's on their final 4 posessions? State only had to make one basket but instead kept turning it over.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] For me? Yes I think that's [Body]

Output: For me? Yes I think that's awesome that I can be a part of something so cool and historic. But for the average student who doesn't post on football message boards, the at home experience of a game against some tiny directional school seems just as good as being there.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] Why? He is basically saying [Body]

Output: Why? He is basically saying that the University has stripped everything away from games that made them fun and unique. If i want obnoxiously loud piped in music and advertisements at every stoppage of play, I can get that in the comfort of my own home by turning on the tv and cranking up the surround sound. The only difference is that I saved hundreds of dollars on parking, tickets, and absurdly overpriced food, and hours of time spent waiting in lines. The one thing I would miss out on by not going to the games now is the halftime show. And since they decided to turn that into an advertisement as well, i'm ok with missing it.


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Title] No kidding. Excellent blitz [Body]

Output: No kidding. Excellent blitz read and toss to funchess


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Title] Morris looks more comfortable [Body]

Output: Morris looks more comfortable in the pocket than Gardner. Like the arm strength too


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Title] Morris is rockin some pretty [Body]

Output: Morris is rockin some pretty sweet kicks, so we got that going for us


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Title] About damn time they called a [Body]

Output: About damn time they called a hold


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 13 hours ago [Body] Its hard to argue against tOSU tonight. They womped Wisconsin. Now, I agree that the b10 in general is terrible especially considering that Wisconsin is supposed to be a strong team. Pretty much everyone this season has been able to score on toFu. The ACC is 2-0 against meyer since he went to ohio. There is a risk that TCU gets pulled in favor of OSU who was left at 5 despite losing their second all star qb to see what happens in the B10 champ game. (where do they get these guys?) Anyway, Im pissed. Part of me hopes this is all a b10 conspiracy to get a team into the playoff. [Title]

Output: it pains me to say this


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I was unaware. That is an impressive record. [Title]

Output: You may be on to something


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 10 hours ago [Body] I'm not nearly as high on B12 teams as the OP is but I do recognize the PR campaign to get tOfu into the playoff. This year's choices will show us whether this committee is just a pawn of ESPN. After all, ESPN will benefit greatly from having ohio play rather than TCU. [Title]

Output: I'm inclined to agree


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Good for the students getting something that is good for not only them but future classes. Great work. [Title]

Output: Its about time


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 16 hours ago [Body] Hoke is just as shocked as we are. Gardner is a pro. [Title]

Output: Hoke


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 16 hours ago [Body] Its great to be.... [Title]

Output: Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 17 hours ago [Body] Has been much much better tonight [Title]

Output: Special Teams


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 4 days ago [Body] It will be interesting to see if Ole Miss comes out flat. There really isn't a bad game to watch in the SEC. I think this may be the end of Arizona's run but I'm pulling for them. [Title]

Output: Ole Miss and A&M


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I can't remember why he resigned though. He has been pretty good everywhere he has coached. [Title]

Output: Yep


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 18 hours ago [Body] 28 yard perfect pass into double coverage [Title]

Output: DG with time =


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 18 hours ago [Body] Hoke has convinced Norlfeet that clapping defies physics. [Title]


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 18 hours ago [Body] Directly to bad habits after that TO [Title]

Output: Reverted


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 19 hours ago [Body] Keep bringing the blitz [Title]

Output: We outsize this team


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 19 hours ago [Body] ergonomically challenged? [Title]

Output: Beat the...


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 20 hours ago [Body] Beat Chair Force [Title]

Output: Go Navy


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Body] This was just as bad as what happened here and RR should have been reprimanded for not pulling him. Worse yet, it looks like he only left him in to complete the drive. Terrible. [Title]

Output: True


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I guess they were pretty good then right? Talented maybe? Mattisson is a pretty good DC though. He was the bright spot for me in the Hoke hire. [Title]

Output: Sooo...


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Body] hindsight is 20/20 [Title]

Output: Well said


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Pryor barely considered WVU as an interest. He was fully engaged with OSU from the beginning. He only showed serious interest when RR took the job at UM. I'm not sure if it was the known lack of players on the roster at UM or if he was just playing RR. I have doubts he ever intended to go anywhere but OSU. Mostly, we lucked out, he was a problem child. [Title]

Output: I have to nitpick this


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Caveat: Although I supported RR, I do not think he could have survived at UM. 4* recruits were pretty much even over the first 3 years. I only did a cursory count but if my eyes don't deceive me 36 (RR) versus 31 (Hoke). 5* was substantially better with 1 (RR) and 3 (Hoke). His last class fell apart but that was to be expected with the common belief it was his last year. Notable that Hoke's class last year is also a bit trim on "verified" talent... with only a handful of 4 stars and Peppers. Keep in mind some names from RR recruiting: Devin Gardner Jake Ryan Denard Robinson Roy Roundtree Kevin Koger Mike Martin Martavious Odoms Taylor Lewan Jaremy Gallon Vincent Smith Mike Schofield [Title]

Output: Sucked is a strong word


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 3 days ago [Body] But I got the impression in the stands that it was never in doubt. I don't even remember people leaving early. [Title]

Output: Logically 2012 was a miracle


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 3 days ago [Body] They looked decent against Washington State for a road opener. Before ND I figured they would be a risk if we overlooked them. Now they look like the Patriots. [Title]

Output: I watched Rutgers play in their opener


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Harbaugh is a pro. [Title]

Output: Like a boss


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 6 days ago [Body] There will likely still be systemic problems in the Athletic Department if Brandon remains. That said, I would definitely prefer John over Jim and according to SI.com today, John is being pursued. John is a professional who will work through the pressure cooker that is UM football these days. He won't get flustered and he will make appropriate decisions. I think Jim is greatly affected and influenced by external forces. Most of all, My hope is that we never see the utter disregard for player safety that has been happening on the field. This isn't the first time this year I have seen what I would describe as negligence. Hoke looks lost and seems unable to make any timely decisions during games. Fantasy: Loyd Carr AD, John Harbaugh HC, Jim Harbaugh DC, RR OC, Barwis SC, Mike Hart RBC, Ron English DLC, Charles Woodson DBC, Scott Loeffler QBC, Jim Tressel - towel and jockstrap maintenance assistant. [Title]

Output: I don't know about the marketing thing


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 1 day ago [Body] The negativity increases by factor as long as the losing streak continues. I just don't understand the logic of scheduling a Utah. There is very little value for us in a win. Utah, despite excellent performance, has a mediocre reputation in the football world. We accepted all the risk in that engagement. [Title]

Output: Yeah


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 1 day ago [Body] 1. Is it possible that even with a Brandon departure and potentially a new coach that the fans and alumni buy in to the program again to allow growth? I have to admit, despite all of RR's shortcomings fans still attended all the games and continued to support the team. This doesn't seem to be happening anymore. I haven't heard one positive comment from friends and family in the past year or so. 2. It is definitely #2. Brandon is a number 2. [Title]

Output: I think two things


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 2 days ago [Body] But the part about the athletic department is resonating. [Title]

Output: Not sure about the majority of it


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I am on the fence about Brandon. I do not think everything he has done is bad for the school, but I have doubts that anything he has done was in service of the school. [Title]

Output: I don't know either


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Unless one or the other can play on the line. [Title]

Output: Doesn't really matter


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Losing the head coach and the AD at one time would likely be more destructive than keeping Hoke on during an assessment period for a new AD. It is also pretty unfair to the players. [Title]

Output: Makes sense to me


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I think that, policy aside, [Body]

Output: I think that, policy aside, if you're going to take visits after commiting to a school, it sends a pretty clear message that you're not 100% committed.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Because of the attention paid to football vs. hockey [Body]

Output: Think about the fan and media response to football recruiting vs. hockey recruiting. The scrutiny and pressure is much more intense.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Bummed about Clark [Body]

Output: Chris Clark is one of those guys where if he was coming to Michigan, he probably woudn't have waited till signing day to announce. We've seen this "strong interest early - not commited (or decommited) but still interested - doesn't commit" situation with other top recruits in the past. Hope I'm wrong on this one.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Job Satisfaction > Money [Body]

Output: There comes a point where money isn't really a deciding factor... when you're already a millionaire, taking a job you don't want to go from rich to slightly more rich isn't appealing. If he wants to coach in the NFL, he's not going to consider coaching in college regardless of how much money we throw at him.


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 6 days ago [Title] No joke [Body]

Output: Swap it with a slightly smaller / sleepier kitten and that would be the best mascot ever.


Input: [Date] 45 weeks 21 hours ago [Title] Yea! I'm sick of him turning [Body]

Output: Yea! I'm sick of him turning the ball over.


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Title] I've never understood the Walmart Wolverine thing [Body]

Output: 1. As a U of M Alum, I hate the term itself. It implies that U of M fans who didn't go to Michigan are poor rednecks who couldn't possibly become anything like they're U of M attending bretheren. I know plenty of U of M grads who flamed out, and plenty of people from smaller schools that are rocking their lives so hard. 2. WHY I WOULD DESPISE YOU FOR LOVING THIS THING THAT I LOVE. It's easy to love U of M if you went there, but if something draws you to U of M fandom without attending U of M, your fandom actually impresses me a little more.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] I'm looking at the registration rules online... [Body]

Output: ... and I'm not seeing this. Do you have a source for the rule change? EDIT: I see it. Man, that is confusingly written. So an alumni can sign up a bunch of non-alums, but for those non-alums to actually be able to attend they need to buy memberships? Yikes.


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Title] It provided a little insight [Body]

Output: It provided a little insight into a Michigan recruiting battle. That was the point.


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Title] Heeeeere he is [Body]

Output: The biggest douche in the uuuuuuuniverse. In all the gaaaaalaxy, there's no bigger douche than heeeeee.


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Title] I'm mostly a lurker... [Body]

Output: But I really want to get in on this thread. I love all the writing and insight from Brian and everyone else on this blog. Ignore all the haters and trolls.


Input: [Date] 2 years 3 weeks ago [Title] Surreal [Body]

Output: This looks like a still from a movie


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Don't be so sure... [Body]

Output: I'm not sure what people's' perception of a film program are, but the SAC major at U of M was pretty demanding if you wanted to do well academically. You had to learn a huge scope of film history, internatioinal cinemas, techniques, theory, etc., and use a ton of critical thinking skill. We also had to write a ton of three page papers... Papers where you've written 5-6 pages, and it seems impossible to make your argument more succinct. I also did screenwriting, which double my workload. Anyway, not saying it's tough like engineering or something (cause it definitelty is not), but I could see it being tougher at times than the B school coursework (judging from my B school friends and working there as an undergrad). I imagine that at USC, which has a very respected film program, the requirements can be pretty tough. EDIT: Man, totally forgot about the screenings. Those killed your week. I had upwards of 9 hours of screenings a week at times.


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Title] I guess everything needs a /s [Body]

Output: "It's an illogical argument that tries to equate correlation with causation." The fact that you preceived the Cass connection as an attempt at serious evidence. lololol. I'm sorry, but I don't think you're ready for this blog.


Input: [Date] 2 years 22 weeks ago [Title] I would like to see moar references you don't understand [Body]

Output: "my perception is that the front page content has become increasingly more difficult to read with numerous bizarre allusions." ... I'm 25 and have been reading this blog since the beginning of undergrad. My perception is that little is stylistically different. Brian is still busting out constant, hilarious content. Citing one headline you don't understand as evidence of "numerous bizarre illusions" makes me want to punch you in the face is not evidence. If you want all your content delivered as flavorless mush because you lost your tastebuds years ago then go somewhere else. If you're so intellectually lazy and devoid of humor that jokes and illusions prohibit you from understanding the article then go somewhere else. The style of this blog is EVERYTHING and you are not allowed to groundlessly attack it. Your decreased consumption is a good thing.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] The hexagrams pointed to one thing... [Body]

Output: ARKANSAS!


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa [Body]

Output: hahahahahahahahahahhahahaha


Input: [Date] 2 years 42 weeks ago [Title] Might want to soften your tone a bit [Body]

Output: Everybody has addictions. Just because yours aren't as noticeable or detrimental as drugs and alcohol doesn't mean they're not there. To say you have "no sympathy" for millions of people suffering with addiction and that they're all stupid is unbelievably insensitive, judgmental, and does nobody any good.


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Title] 25% better [Body]

Output: If my math is right, he will throw ten thousand touchdowns.


Input: [Date] 3 years 11 weeks ago [Title] Thank you kind sir [Body]

Output: I can finally let go of these feelings :D


Input: [Date] 3 years 11 weeks ago [Title] I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF SAID SALUTE [Body]

Output: I think anybody that likes this song is taking crazy pills. Yes, Zoolander crazy pills. I can't think of a song that has a more cheesy, nonsensical chorus in all of music. DISCLAIMER: I know none of the other words to this song. Maybe those other words explain the following questions. It breaks down like this: "For those about to rock" - nonsensical Poignant questions: What are people doing before they're about to rock? Are they doing something salute worthy? Is the act of about-to-rock more salute-worthy than the act of rock that is going to follow? Summary: WHY ARE WE SALUTING PEOPLE WHO ARE ABOUT TO ROCK BUT HAVEN'T ACTUALLY DONE ANYTHING YET? "We salute you" - cheesy (also nonsensical) Poignant questions: Why are we "saluting" those about to rock? When you honor a rock musician, do you salute them? Is this rock musician your WWII Veteran grandfather? Summary: Expressing honor for rock musicians by saluting them doesn't make any sense. That'd be like honoring Mother Theresa by punching her in the face. I WANT ANSWERS BRAAAAAAAA


Input: [Date] 3 years 16 weeks ago [Title] more please [Body]

Output: Nothing gets me more excited for Michigan football than digital engagement cycles.


Input: [Date] 3 years 26 weeks ago [Title] Yes! [Body]

Output: Totally forgot. My brain is at ease.


Input: [Date] 3 years 26 weeks ago [Title] Wait... [Body]

Output: Does that mean he doesn't like our chances with Diamond?


Input: [Date] 3 years 26 weeks ago [Title] ^ Yes [Body]

Output: More towards Ace. Either way, I can't believe so many people jumped on my use of "we". It was more calling out the perception that it's ok to declare his commitment when he directly said he has not commited.