Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] I realize my opinion isn't popular that's fine [Body]

Output: From 2002 Pennst, namely the 4 people who allowed it are culpable. Not the 40,000 who had nothing to do with this as they can't do a dang thing about rumor or innuendo, but the people who had real knowlege, Spanier, Shultz, Paterno, McQueary and his dad and one other I am forgetting could have, should have and didn't! They are the ones to be punished, put in prison for a cover up. Punishing the football program and saying the ridiculous things about blowing up the stadium is just retarded. It doesn't do a dang thing to fix what happened or punish the actual cuplprits. As they are the ones who allowed Sandusky to use the brand, facilities and anything else. 60million was only to stay in the state for children after the state of pa said it wasn't leaving and told the ncaa as much. Ncaa tried to fight it, so what does that tell you about their motive. 2002 was a real incident, no more rumor and inuendo. And the people that covered it up need to pay the price, I will always say that. They deserve prison as well, all of them. Just like anyone who knew a Michigan professor was harboring child porn....should pay the price. Not the pennst program that had nothing to do with this.


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] Ncaa is full of it and needs to be sued! [Body]

Output: Ncaa was way out of bounds to punish PSU as not one single by-law was broken regarding student athletes. Second, Ncaa had zero interest in what was right. They saw a money grab, ie $60 million dollar fine! For what? To go to who, to do what with? Tell me I am wrong cause they sure as heck was not giving a dime of that money to the victims. Not one person of the 4 who knew of the incidents are around at all. NCAA went back to 1998 which was bs because that investigation found nothing and Sandusky was forced to step down. There was nothing anyone could do legally at that point. The legal system coudln't do anything so what was pennst going to do other than what they did at that point. 2002 the McQueary deal, from then on Jopa and company were responsible for covering up for a friend. It had nothing to do with protecting football as the ncaa had no boundary. And if paterno turns in a friend then and the chief of campus police acts, they are hero's for doing the right thing.....and what would have happened to football? Nothing, so stop the bs it was to protect football it was to protect a life long friend by joepa. Pull your heads out of the cloud that the culture of football did this, it was one friend protecting another cause nothing else was on the line. That happens every day in our society across many fronts including criminal. Ncaa is a joke, I hope pennst sues and wins against the ncaa. Now, Pennst deserves to face what ever punishment as a university from the Dept of Education for not reporting this as required by law. But again, why punish anyone and everyone who is not there for something that they didn't do. Who deserves to be punished. Joepa, and the other 3 that covered this. Not the 40,000+students and facualty. Not the football players and coaches that have nothing to do with this. And I read tear down beaver stadium, seriously. Michigan just had a professor with child porn that wasn't immediately reported, uhmmm do you want to destroy the entire university and rip building down by building for this? Cause that is illogical thinking. Oh, Sandusky, lets not forget, he is the criminal and deserves life in prison and everything that goes with that. EIther general population or solitary, idk either way......


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] just say it [Body]

Output: Glassgow didn't help chip, push the nt, Miller was beat at the snap by the nt, the de gets upfield and holds contain forcing the play to stay inside. Kalis is lost and doesn't know wtf to do and doesn't block anyone.... If Kalis sets the backside block there is a cutback for Fitz and a good lane there as well. If Glassgow helps chip on the nt and gets the nt flowing without penetration then he can scrape to the lber. If Kalis blocks his lber or finds someone to block there is a cut back. If the TE gets to the de and doesn't let him penetrate the hole to go through is either much bigger or there is room for Fitz to bounce. No matter what, this play was blown up from the snap! This happened all game long!


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] Frazier was one of the most successfull [Body]

Output: Players in Husker history! 2 national titles, a 3rd nc game that was a missed fg from winning 3 straight and would have been 3 straight undefeated seasons! There is no doubt he has the ears of the husker fanbase and boosters/alumni! But, Tom Osbourne isn't the head coach and this isn't the days of the husker option attack. Actually, they got rid of Solich 2yrs too early as they could have waited this thing out and they would have been running the Read Option spread game better than anyone! Instead they ditched all of it, all of their old recruing grounds for Callahan! They need a head coach and assistant coaches that have recruiting cache again that can grab texas talent like they used to. Pelini, he could be a dead man walking if they don't compete for a bigten title!


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] Nd's band is what 430 members... [Body]

Output: Lots of brass, lots of music loudly...btw, my wife asked what cartoon music they were playing when they started the nd victory march....I busted out laughing cause she had no idea and was serious.


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] No way Saban leaves Bama [Body]

Output: Texas will likely be open as will Usc. Also consider Saban's family, they moved from East lansing to baton rouge in 2000, to Miami in 2004 to Alabama in 06/07, I don't think the family wants to move and establish all new relationships right now........with all new unreal expectations in a building process, again. Jmho, Saban has reached the summit of coaching in college and the only thing left is the nfl and he isn't going back.


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Title] what is the measure though? [Body]

Output: What are their measures though? IMO the measure should be for 3 types of games... #1 Biggest Rival game, what is the atmosphere or what ever the biggest game every year is.... #2 What is the normal atmosphere for a conference game, the avg game say iowa or northwestern, solid opponent. #3 What is it for the gimme games.... is the place dead or are the fans still rocking..... Pennst has the best atmosphere for a big night game, and imho that is best in the country. That said, I think Michigan's night game for ND was better than Osu's big night game for Texas or Usc... that said, Osu has a great atmosphere and nobody can deny that. I will say this, Pennst has the most fun fans in cf, I have been around them for games at Michigan and seen them at Happy Valley and they have a good time. Osu fans are just overall pissy either way... good atmosphere but man they live and die with each individual play... and their games against bad opponents that place is a tomb...and most are. Michigan #1, osu/nd environment is entirely different, namely osu... far more intense for a home game against either of these teams. #2 Very middle of the pack in the bigten for an avg home game...crowd gets loud for 3rd downs and intimidating but why not on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and even 4th down... Seriously... Osu/nd crowd is intense every play, every down....but not for the avg team.... #3 Lets never play eastern again...nobody wants that game and fans barely stand for the victors... I don't care what they say, in 2007 the attendance was not 100,000, I would put it closer to 80,000..........so middle of the pac of bigten teams here as well. Michigan, basically for Big games.... is up with Pennst, and Ohio st for best envirionments....for #2 and 3 avg about #5.... Bigten overall #1 big game environment.. Pennst, Michigan, Ohiost and Nebraska as tops... #2 avg conf opponents Wisconsin, Pennst, Ohio st, Nebraska, Michigan, Iowa in order... #3 Wisconsin, Nebraska, Pennst, Ohio st, Michigan, Iowa.... Jmo but those are the order and it changes based upon opponent... Measureing Pennst's biggest night game to a noon game for michigan against iowa is not a measurement of environment... Otherwise just compare same game situations...


Input: [Date] 2 years 8 weeks ago [Title] I just quit carrying that burden.... [Body]

Output: 2011 was incomplete only because of the state yr. And, I know many will laugh because our team was no where near ready for it....but consider the fact that they were literally a couple plays from being undefeated..........Iowa was quite literally 2 plays... and Msu was the same, quite literally a couple plays.......... None of us would have thought they were ready but...from my perspective at that time it let me put the burden down of the RR era.. Also, I carry nothing from 2004 - 2006 I really didn't. From 2007 though, it felt like an eternity...like being on the ship going down and you can't fix it.....you know you have a life raft and will be fine but you can't fix it.............that was 2007-2010 for me...............


Input: [Date] 2 years 8 weeks ago [Title] others [Body]

Output: Virginia, Vatech, Washington/Wazzu..Oregon/Oregon St, Cal Stanford, zona / asu and others. Best instate though is Bama, Auburn for intensity... but overall I can't think of a great instate with the competitive balance of good great programs.


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Couple of options... [Body]

Output: These clubs seem to blow up, and merge every so often... is it possible that a new club will form locally from those kids that don't join the Premier option? I've seen club realignments in many cities that I’m familiar with, so that may be an option also. You probably aren't the family that's not overly excited about this plan, I’d ask around and something else may be in the works... Another option if Rec is the only possibility, play your child up an age group if that is possible (as long as you don't feel he isn't physically capable). There are other challenges and growth opportunities that your son could work on by trying to keep up with faster kids, or working on ball distribution and making his teammates better... taking on a leadership role. Maybe the second option would fill for a season until someone could reorganize a club group in your area, or for you both to reevaluate his passion and commitment to moving on to more of a full time travel option. We are in a similar boat where I live, none of our league games this spring are in our city (have to travel an hour and fifteen minutes) to our closest double header weekend. All tournaments are the same distance except for our end of the year blow out tournament. It's worth it for my twin 12 year olds... but I don't know how we will handle it if my 9 year old daughter steps up from developmental to travel in the fall... Most importantly, it needs to be fun, if he isn't pulling you along with his passion then maybe you should slow down a bit. Good Luck, see you on the pitch! … and Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 2 days ago [Title] GotSoccer.com [Body]

Output: I don't know how accurate this is state to state it is fairly accurate out here for my twin boys U12 age group... not everything is included out here at least. But it looks to point to a few clubs in Michigan that would be on top so to say. http://home.gotsoccer.com/rankings/results.aspx?Level=State&Gender=Boys&Age=12&Region=2&State=MI I was just looking at the age group my boys are in, but it's pretty easy to navigate/change. It appears to also represent Indiana fairly well from what I know of the Ft. Wayne area. Maybe someone else could expand on this tool if they have more information on this site... Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Title] Sean Lee type... [Body]

Output: I'm expecting a Sean Lee type of performer out of the Jake Ryan move... tackles being made side line to side line and right up the gut. Sean was all over the damn field.... I'm hopefully optimistic on this move and expect we'll find a fine replacement for Ryan's old spot.


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Title] Not Smart... [Body]

Output: Smart certainly shouldn't have reacted the way he did, and probably realizes this by now because it hurt him more that the jerk in the stands. And unfortunately for Smart "fans" aka "assholes in the stands" will probably go out of their way now to verbally get under his skin even more now. As a parent with younger children this is certainly a side of "live" events that I don't care to deal with. I understand that you paid for your ticket and you feel that your entitled to "yell, bark, scream" whatever you want at the other team... but more often than not, you look like a tool in doing so; and it has "zero" impact on the participants. I think there is plenty of room to cheer for your own team positively without having to look like a moron in the stands in front of a mixed group of fans that may include children or just "others" that don't want to hear your "negative banter". One glimpse at what's wrong with a certain segment of society can be a snapshot of any of these events where the "fans" feel that they have a right to say or do darn near whatever they want without having any ramifications for their actions. I really don't care about Smart beyond this incident... but I do care for "sport" in general and feel that "fans" are frequently out of line. And the "vulgar" chants that get tossed around at sporting events that you can reasonably expect children to be at are an example of this. Have fun with Sport, it's a part of sound mind and body... be better than the rest don't just talk about it. Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] Sweet! [Body]

Output: Excited to see what he can do with our young talent. I wonder how he will do with recruiting, seems to have a diverse background to talk about with prospective recruits. Good Luck Coach, Welcome Aboard! Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] Excited to see who we land... [Body]

Output: Really hate to see anyone get fired... but I know AL is a big boy and will land on his feet. I'm excited to see what this change brings and hope it's just the spark needed to get the program back on top! Hopefully, the O can get enough time to digest the new playbook before next season... I wonder how far of a deviaton Hoke will be looking for from what was in the playbook this year. Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] Internal Focus... [Body]

Output: As a Michigan Fan, a sports fan, and an athlete... I always want to beat the best at their best. No excuses. If we truly think that one coach leaving is all it will take for Michigan to beat a rival I think that is pretty pathetic. And I don't think anyone inside the program would be thinking that way or appreciate selling them so short on the field. I mean really are some of us suggesting "Man if we could just get rid of MSU's Defensive Coordinator we could beat them again, and that would be awesome!" Not the way I view sports, and I don't think we ever should... I want to beat you on the field on your best day, and my preparation was better and that's why I won... nothing less. If I don't win, that's on me and my preperation... I worry about myself not the other guys. Get some more reps in boys, put on some muscle and go out there and beat the best. Go Blue! Go


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] And it won't be found for a while my friend... [Body]

Output: As the father of twin 11 year old boys, also an 8 and 5 year old daughter you will gladly fill up and take away any free time you ever thought you had. I laugh at one of my last buddies to recently get married thinking that he's busy now because he has to consider his wife into his daily plans now... My Kids are all active in Soccer almost all year round and I love coaching and sharing my experience with the kids and watching them grow and learn each year. My boys are 5 years into Martial Arts and expect to test for their Black Belts this year... and on that note today both of my daughters will start their training this evening. So little "free time", with practice, training, games, and tournaments... yet all of the family time makes it more than worth it. However, it would be nice to sleep in at least one day a weekend... that would be nice to get back everyonce in a while... so I fit Michigan Football into my life... not the other way around.


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Title] 1st double... [Body]

Output: double...


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Title] Personal Perspectives [Body]

Output: I wonder what percentage of at least the "vocal" mgoblog board traffic actually attends home games vs. the fan base as a whole. I have a feeling that many folks have a personal perspective issue with looking at this topic (as well as others) outside of their own reality. Not that this is wrong for each individual to have their own best intrest at heart... it just appears that they are unwilling to find a logical reason why something outside of "best case for me" is an actually chosen option. I personally would be watching whatever game is being played on this date on a TV regardless of where it is being played... and I think that is true for the vast majority of UM football fans that Mr. Brandon is trying to appeal to while growing the brand... which he is tasked to do as the AD. I'd much rather it be UM on a National television than say USC vs. LSU or someone else getting the attention of high school recruits on that day. I do hope we perform well on the big stage and will be excited to watch the game! Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 1 year 42 weeks ago [Title] Perspective... [Body]

Output: I feel sorry for some of you that you can no longer enjoy going to see a Michigan football game in the Big House, I don't have your perspective and feel sorry for you if it's changed this badly from when you first started going. I was born in Michigan, moved away when I was 9 (1979) and have never had the opportunity to see a game at the Big House. I guess I'm a Wal-Mart wolverine as I didn't attend the University that I follow so passionately for all sports... I think I can understand what Brian is getting at and some of the others that have championed his points through the comparative examples; however from my perspective... man I wish I had the opportunity to have those complaints. I get so revved up to watch these games on my TV at home, in my mind I have a completely different feeling or idea of what the game day experience must be like... I would love to get to see a game, live, and on campus after tailgating. I've been to games on other campuses only twice to see Michigan play... at LSU (1), Iowa (3), Indiana (4), and Notre Dame (2) for comparison (game day experience level 1-4) to what I've seen before. I guess what I'm getting at here is, for those of us that don't have or have never had the experience... please share some good things from time to time (if they happen), so we/I can live vicariously through your Blog and enjoy the team that we are all here to support. I get what I know from the TV on game day... and from all the board input here and on TTB. Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] Appreciation... [Body]

Output: Space, Magnus, Brian, many others... I appreciate that you take the time to comment and point things out, with a reasoned opinion... I tend to digest what everyone says and just sit on it myself; rarely commenting here or elsewhere for that matter. But I do agree that "the sky is falling" attitude that seems to be needed around here by some folks can wear you out sometimes. After the game this weekend... I stayed away from this blog until Monday for just that reason. To let everyone "vent or freakout or whatever" and wait until some focused discussion would return. I don't think Fitz the greatest back ever, nor is he the worst decision maker in the history of the program... I'm willing to ride it out as a fan and see how it develops without "freaking out" when a few issues are pointed out. If the freshmen were our best options... i'm sure the competent coaches will make that decision on their own sometime soon. I'm excited and hopeful to see us take out our current frustrations on UConn this weekend... and I'm not going to let last weeks game keep me from enjoying it. Stay positive, even in criticism... and Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] Consistent execution... [Body]

Output: My 2 cents... which may not be worth that much. Fitz is starting because he is the best back at executing assignments in games and in practice. The coaches see him in action more than any of us have; but that has to carry over to the games too both for Fitz and the O-line. Until the lines starts consistently executing in games, I think Fitz seems predisposed to expect the blocking to fail in front of him. He's trying to make something happen vs. pound into an opposing lineman that seems to have a better break to the hole than he does at the snap. I think and hope that once the line starts showing that the hole will be there, as we've seen he's maybe lost the faith a few times when he should have just rode out the play call... he will start to stay with the plan more and hit the holes that we all "think" he should be seeing at an instant in time, freeze frame captured. I want to see us run up the score on some folks too to see Green and Smith get plenty of snaps (guess i'm a hipster too for liking Smith so much)... but i'm not ready to turn my back on Fitz so quick until we sort out the mess in front of him. Let's give him a couple of more games to trust his young linemen. Then both he and the line will be fine... When we get UConn by 21+ this weekend... the whole damn board (ok 80%) will be back on the undefeated season hype again as unwarranted as it may be. Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 1 year 51 weeks ago [Title] Sheldon? [Body]

Output: Great Points... but I had to log in to say that somewhere in the middle of your post I morphed your dialoge to that of Sheldon Cooper - Big Bang Theory... and made myself laugh for a bit! It's been a long week...


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Title] Very possible, and I agree... [Body]

Output: In my area of Iowa we are basically corn and beans, along with some dairy... no extremely large corporate farm types going on. And agreed the parking lots around here are mostly Chevy and then Ford prevelant. But from what we see around here is more and more the next generation not wanting to take on the farmbut because of the hard work involved and the hours, etc. I'm not a farmer, this is just what you hear and read in the news, or have seen at neighboring farm; we just recently lost one of our awsome Fall farm festival locations because of the patriarch passing on and the rest of the family not wanting to keep doing it because it was dad's thing... So, while it is possible for their kids... the Chevy and Ford old guy farmers that are aound here, didn't see any tweets... and yea, probably won't be buying a Dodge regardless of the commercial.


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Title] Missed the mark... [Body]

Output: I wonder how many farmers have a twitter account? Kind of shows Ford was off target on their response.... woosh, right over the Farmland with that response Ford! The old guys I see in the morning at the corner mart still have flip phones... doubt they get on facebook, or twitter, they don't have time for that crap. However, I bet most of them watched the game... and a few even saw the commercial. If it changed their buying decisions that's a different discussion.


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Title] Couric better be careful... [Body]

Output: I hope at the end of her interview she closes with... "Thank you for your time today Manti; now I want to be perfectly clear that just because we sat down and talked today... we are NOT dating!" Not Buying what you are Selling!!!! If he's that dumb, he shouldn't be able to even pass a basket weaving class. I can see the NFL combine questions now... "So, Manti... the TE tells you he's not going to run a route, and stay in and block... do you believe him????" Go Blue, glad we're not trying to defend this Kid... who I am now pissed about actually feeling sorry for in the past!


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Title] Clear sign of irrational thinking... [Body]

Output: I agree... all he would have had to say was "The relationship was getting too serious/time consuming/whatever; and we aren't seeing each other anymore." No one, including his parent or teammates would have questioned that logic... because that happens all the time. Unlike, the stupid BS under duress answer he came up with. There is more to a motive on someones part for the killing off of the "girlfriend", vs. just simply breaking up in my opinion. No need for a HUGE lie, when a simple "eh, we called it off" works just fine. Damit, now i'm interested enough in this story to log on and post about it!


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] I've been thinking about this... [Body]

Output: If he's ok/healthy enough to play, do you hold him out for Ohio next week? We should be Iowa either way, and one shot to that elbow the wrong way he'd surely miss the game a week later which should be a tougher one for us w/o the threat of his legs on the field? Not sure what I'd do as a coach, I suppose I'd ask Denard what he wants to do...


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] As a Fan... [Body]

Output: Don't we probably already know what the coach would say he thinks about Denard, without it having to be a qoute for some guy to throw in a headline on some article he's writing? I think Denard is as great as the rest of us, but I enjoy reading the articles about the walk on tight end as much as some reinforced comment from the coach on a damn great player that we already know is a damn great player, without hearing again about how damn great he is, again... It's a team sport and I respect the hell out of Coach Hoke for digging in his heels are refusing to put Denard above the rest of the team and seniors just for some qoute. It reinforces the teamwork and work ethic of a team sport like no other for the coach to answer it the way he does in public. Behind the scenes, we and all the players can say all the "yea, but..." that we want; but you don't ask the dad who is favorite son is at the expense of the rest of the team. After the season, as others have pointed out there will be countless discussions about his historic place in UM not just for football but as an athlete, student, and citizen. Go Blue, stick to your guns Coach Hoke!


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Chizik's recruits... [Body]

Output: One could argue using the logic above that those results are based on Chizik's recruits, not Rhoads's. From what I can tell living in this state all that the folks from ISU care about is beating Iowa each year, if they make a bowl that's the icing on the cake certainly not an expectation... it's not like they expect to recruit much looking at what schools they are surrounded by to the East/West/South. And on the living in this state topic... I look forward to kicking the crap out of Iowa this week more than most so I can get all the folks I work with back in their proper place with respect to their postion in the Big 10. Go Blue... Iowa's for wrestling!


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Exactly! [Body]

Output: The linebackers jerseys should be able to fit onto 350 lb. linemen after the streaching they were taking... it not too difficult to see the point of attack defenders shoulder pad pointing straight up on his outside shoulder as he's being turned in by the receiver for the runner to get to the edge!


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] TFL leader in practice! [Body]

Output: His backup actually brings down the ball carrier before the defender!


Input: [Date] 2 years 38 weeks ago [Title] Every Year [Body]

Output: We were drug tested every year during our on site school physical before our season started before we could participate in any activities. We were never tested additionally for any end of the season tournament participation, etc; but that didn't mean we were not subject to any random testing that they would have decided to do. I'm just glad they didn't test for alcohol consumption on the weekends!


Input: [Date] 2 years 39 weeks ago [Title] Contact Sport [Body]

Output: I'm fine with him playing football, you know contact sport and all... however on that particular play I thought the cutback wasn't the best choice when he had at least 5 guys coming down on him w/o blockers. I guess my point is he has to realize when to take contact and when to play it safe since he's so damn important to the offense. I also am not in love with all the dive into the line calls that he gets piled up on either... let a running back take that hit! I want him to still be around and functional for the OSU game, and hopefully the chanpionship game after that. Without him we're toast this year... Now that I think about it, I don't want him on the kick return team either!


Input: [Date] 2 years 39 weeks ago [Title] Dear Denard, [Body]

Output: Please run the hell out of bounds and avoid all possible contact in the future when possible; that cutback was not worth the risk vs. just cruising out of bounds. There were 3 more guys to truck you when the fist two were just going to escort you to the sideline, you are not Walter Payton it's ok to run out. This offense can not run without you (apparently). Please stay safe! That is all... Go Blue


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: I'd like to know his opinion of the spread punting formation; I also don't expect to get a clear and concise answer with regards to it during the season either... I know the big punts can throw off your gunners on depth, but if we are getting double teamed each time it's probably worth trying something different to get some coverage. I don't think we've been in jeopardy of having punts blocked, so I don't think the max protection is that big of a deal... hope they adjust somehow I just hate giving up 10 -15 free yards per kick.


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Title] I don't... [Body]

Output: I think most of the questions he is asked are redundant and unimportant and get the answer they deserve. Anything that would give away valuable information to a team we may be playing in the next several weeks I have no issue with him not answering directly. He's not paid to be accountable to the media, he's paid to win games... I get a chuckle reading his responses at every presser, personally I'd probably sound more like Molk did and can't believe Hoke isn't more short with some of the questions.


Input: [Date] 3 years 20 weeks ago [Title] Good point... [Body]

Output: I had not previously seen this comparison and that would be to me a better separator of talent/need vs. breakaway speed. Adding another outlet for the offense from the running back would certainly help the offense overall... if indeed Smith does not catch as well. It also, just might not have been as big a part of his high schools offense. Again I'm excited for either, the speed thing I kept seeing was just striking a nerve with me personally.


Input: [Date] 3 years 20 weeks ago [Title] Breakaway Speed??? [Body]

Output: Seriously, the only negative thing I hear about Smith is his breakaway speed and that's the reason to not want him or the reason to only want Isaac? So, Like Magnus just stated with the Offensive line were building we'll only get 20 yard runs out of Smith, seriously... sign me up all day long. Can make short yardage cuts, run over a backer/coner/safety and get us 20 or so. Yea, I'll take that. We'll own the 4th quarter like we used to and wear teams out. I'm not saying I don't want Isaac, but I will sure as heck be happy with Smith. Did you think Hart had Breakaway speed? I'm excited about even being in the running for either one of them! Go Blue


Input: [Date] 1 day 5 hours ago [Body] gives no shits and loves to troll media morons. [Title]

Output: Mike Leach...


Input: [Date] 1 day 5 hours ago [Body] That upper deck has an ok veiw but the ramp getting up and down from there is just stupid. It's easily the worst walk as a sports fan I've made. The rest of the stadium is old and the non-crazy fans will openly admit it. I sat in the north endzone last year and it's messes with your mind that the rest of the stadium and that section are actually part of the same place. [Title]

Output: Been there


Input: [Date] 1 day 5 hours ago [Body] A buddy and I went a few years ago and came away with the same opinon. It's like W. Layfayette high school donated their old bleachers for their visitor section. When I told the guys at our tailgate they laughed since my experience in 2010 was similar to theirs... in the 1980's. [Title]

Output: Agreed


Input: [Date] 3 days 7 hours ago [Body] Thats pretty much how ESPN handles everything. It's the only reason why First Take is still on the air. [Title]

Output: Thats ESPN


Input: [Date] 3 days 13 hours ago [Body] As a Michigan fan I don't give a shit on how other teams handle issues like this. I care about how Michigan handles their own business. It's not like this issue made anyone here change their mind regarding MSU. [Title]

Output: Don't care


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Don't worry about the source. They've gotten a lot better over the past couple of years and I love their Team Stream app. [Title]

Output: Bleacher Report


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Body] The media morons are comical and rarely offer anything other than the same generic questions three different ways, ask subjects they know the coach won't touch (ex. injuries) or in the case of "shock jock" sports shows (ex. Cowherd, Mike Valenti) just make noise. More coaches should go the route of Harbaugh today, Popovich at the half or Dantonios "next question" because many of the reporters deserve it. [Title]

Output: This should happen more


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 3 days ago [Body] There are articles about these rings and it said MSU puts the score of their second biggest win (after the bowl game) on their bowl rings. Their Rose Bowl ring celebrates the win over Ohio State in the B1G championship. Ohio State also does this and has the score of the Michigan v. OSU game from the 2008 season on their conference championship rings. I don't really read that much into it. [Title]

Output: Read about this


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Body] This whole Nike/Addias thing is beyond stupid. I hope Michigan wears friggn' Russell or Skechers just to screw with some of the zealots. [Title]

Output: Man


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Where does he fit in based on your criteria of "class act" with some of his on field conduct? [Title]

Output: Harbaugh


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Many fans have a difficult time with the fact the coaches of rival schools usually get along just fine. They have the best idea of what the other coach is going through with their own fans and rival fans spracking off. [Title]

Output: "fans"


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 2 days ago [Body] That's an easy one to get around since Michigan will be wearing Nike all the recruits in the country will want to play for Michigan! Nike solves all the ills of the football team and that extends to all other sports too! Because Nike! /S [Title]

Output: Recruiting


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 5 hours ago [Body] They also were without a top flight forward. You could argue the merits of Franzen but regardless of that his contract is equal to many very good players and in the salary cap era that was a hit too. Also they were out another high priced player in Weiss simply because he just doesn't seem to fit anywhere. The Wings have about $9 million tied up in those two players that combined played just two games in the playoffs (both Weiss of course) so if you could substitute them for at least one really good player it couldhave been a different story. It's all hypotheticals but I've thought about it since game 5. [Title]

Output: Agreed plus


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I think we hear way too much about of a 26 year old, first year year postion coach who was hired on pure nepotisim. I cannot think of any other position coach that has ever garnered so much attention. [Title]

Output: Sorry


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 14 hours ago [Body] AZ is pretty much Oregon south in the Pac12 with 3 helmets, 3 jerseys and 3 sets of pants. RR also had the yellow jerseys are WV. [Title]

Output: haha!


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 14 hours ago [Body] I've read recently that Dantonio had direct talks with Nike about getting the green pants they first wore against Michigan for 2013 game in EL. Maybe Brady was indifferent (likely) or Brandon has more choices in uniform design (also likely). [Title]

Output: 100% Correct


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 1 day ago [Body] The license plate thing bothers you immensely. We know because you cannot shut up about it as if it's a legitimate problem under any circumstance. [Title]

Output: We get it


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 2 days ago [Body] This happens when kids commit when they're juniors and sophmores. [Title]

Output: Yup


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 2 hours ago [Body] Both were at football games. In 2005 a group of Michigan students were hurling half full Absopure water bottles as well as batteries at the Notre Dame visitors section. For whatever reason the visitors were seated right next to the students in the north endzone, the following year they were not. The other was a Michigan and MSU fan having sex in the back of a Ford Edge on AA Golf and Outing. Techincally that wasn't at the game though since it was before so... [Title]

Output: That's tough


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 1 day ago [Body] This is pretty weak in my veiw. College pranks are fine as long as they are relevant. Painting the spartan or diag the week of the Michigan and MSU in football or before a big basketball game is a lot different than in the middle of April. [Title]

Output: Thats my thinking too


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 10 hours ago [Body] But that seems their best selling point since they might be headed to a full rebuild. I think Dion Phanuef has better chance of being a Red Wing than Babcock uprooting himself to Toronto. He and his family are pretty ingrained in the Plymouth/Northville community so it would have to be an unreal offer to get him to bolt. [Title]

Output: Toronto has $


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 6 days ago [Body] With the hand over the tip of the ball instead of the laces. It was interesting to see. [Title]

Output: I saw it


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 13 hours ago [Body] Both were provided by dealers. Each truck had a dealer plate on the back so they were likely demos. I wouldn't be shocked if Harbuaghs F-150 has a dealer plate on it as well. [Title]

Output: Yes


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 13 hours ago [Body] Greg Robinson had a red Dodge Journey when he was here. [Title]

Output: Poor Gerg


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 14 hours ago [Body] Right now all F-150's are built in Dearborn until the other plant comes on-line in Kansas City. Only the HD Sierras and Silverados are built in Flint with the 1500's built in Ft. Wayne and Silao Mexico. [Title]

Output: Dearborn


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 2 days ago [Body] There seems to be more of a M-Live element as well where many rational discussions are eschewed or ridiculed. I pretty much stick to the front page now a days and leave the board alone. [Title]

Output: Same here


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I'm out on the football things from the 80's but I would fine with maize block M's for football acheviments on the blue part of the helmet and blue block M's for acedemic acheivments. It's a rip off of Georgia and their bones but I don't like the big helmet stickers on the Michigan helmet. If you have a helmet like Ohio State, FSU or even MSU it's one thing but the Michigan helmet already is more complex than most. [Title]

Output: Block M


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I miss that kid. Not shitting on the current goalies but that kid was a warrior every night and I think gave the d-men in front of him the confidence to cheat up a bit. [Title]

Output: God Bless Hunwick


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I think that is something that needs to be banned from use with O-linemen. In the open field it's a little different like with RB blocking for a QB but on the line its awful. [Title]

Output: Cut blocks


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 2 days ago [Body] There are a number of real issues in regards to safety but up tempo offenses isn't one. I would say the length of the season is more of a threat than no huddle, up tempo schemes with both Ohio State and Oregon playing 15 games. As mentioned before, what about his scheme using massive linemen? How about sending your starting RB into the teeth of a defense 20 times per game, taking hits everytime? If he gets concerned about his players safety then use a time out. You get 6 per game Bret, use them. Adapt or die. [Title]

Output: What a tool


Input: [Date] 3 years 28 weeks ago [Title] MRI's - devils advocate [Body]

Output: Brian - I wish you well with the ACL surgery, if/when it should happan down the road, and good luck with the rehab. There is a difference in who you see in terms of specialist for the confidence in clinical exam and ordering expesive imaging studies. A good orthopedist can feel an ACL tear with his knee exam better, because he does the exam more frequently and has a better reference experience. Whereas, a primary care FP or internist will have less frequent experience in doing the knee exam, because he dealing with a wider range of patients with different problems. If everyone got an MRI for any knee injury, the waiting time for MRI scans would much longer, and the costs much higher, since you would be scanning alot of normal knees. Moral of the story, if you are worried about the knee, get thee to an orthopod first, since he will be more likely to pick up an abnormality on physical exam, and you can rest assured he will get the scan done in timely fashion. I agree about going to St. Joe's vs. UM, despite having trained at UM for medicine, St. Joe's has a lot more equipment capacity for its size. UM is using its MRI scanners alot of different purposes. I know this sounds wishy-washy, but it it is reasonable standard of care.


Input: [Date] 3 years 28 weeks ago [Title] careful about your language! [Body]

Output: Are you a lawyer or a sideline pundit?


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Another view [Body]

Output: While this interpretation does not follow computer algorithms, Michigan's drop in the rankings may have something to do with not covering the betting spread, which was 8.5 - 9.5 points. So Michigan won, but not convincingly and OSU appeared stronger than Nebraska, which Michigan beat handily the previous week. I wonder how many judge pundits use a method involving cover - not cover record, instead of win- loss ratio. I would have to go back to records to compare MIchigan record, but they have had some close games. If nothing else, our punter needs some practice catching snaps.


Input: [Date] 3 years 43 weeks ago [Title] Fwiw steve's cancer was an islet cell cancer [Body]

Output: Most cancers of the pancreas are an carcinoma cell type and have a dismal prognosis. Steve Jobs had an islet cell cancer of the pancreas, which overproduced a gut hormone like glucagon or insulin. And is not so quickly lethal. Sad to hear about his death, since he has been such power influence in all our lives. It is ironic to think th web began on NeXT computer at CERN


Input: [Date] 3 years 43 weeks ago [Title] Polls are fine for the moment!But the real reward is in the path [Body]

Output: Good polls are more a symbol of expectations. For me, the pathway to Big 10 championship is more enticing. While every Big 10 game is valuable, I think most people are waiting for four key games: 1) MSU game - to determine bragging rights for the state of Michigan, 2)Nebraska game - not very popular, but beating Nebraska is essential to winning the Legends division. 3) the Ohio game - it just feels good to make Jim Tressel eat his words. 4) If we can pull it all together - Big 10 championship game in Indianapolis - probably playing Wisconsin, unless they make a mistake. Also the Illinois game will be interesting after the triple overtime win last year. Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Title] Stay Hungry - indeed! [Body]

Output: It's good to know that Michigan got noticed by coaches and journalists after the Notre Dame game, since ND has a potent offense, when they are not using it to shoot themselves in the foot. I will be happy for MIchigan to linger at this rank for the next three games. While I respect SDSU they are not seriously considered by pundits, and it will give Michigan fans a chance to see what we might look like on offense and defense in a couple years. While I like EMU as a small college, it is a couple quantum leaps from the Big Ten, and it will serve to only expose any glaring deficiencies and a chance for the offense to recover from the ND and build their confidence until they meet a Big 10 oppenent. Northwestern without Dan Persa should obviously be less a threat on offense than with him, but I would like to see us play NW with Dan Persa in order to develop our defense. MSU is the first serious opponent in the Big 10 that would earn us a leap in respect amongst others and ourselves. I am tired of losing to MSU the last three years, and our defense needs to show us they can handle Kirk Cousins and Edwin Baker effectively. It can serve to show the defense, where we can meet the challenge, and out of respect to MSU, Kirk Cousins and Baker will be more popular in the NFL draft someday, when they met a strong Michigan team - win or lose. Minnesota has not been traditionally a serious threat, and right now, I hope Coach Kill gets well soon. Right now - 4 B1G 10 teams are in the top 25 - Wisconsin, Nebraska, MSU and Ohio, and three other teams have received votes - Michigan, Northwestern, and Penn State. I would like to see 6 B1G 10 teams in the top 25 sometime this year, if the football gods deem them worthy, I wish a restful and quite 9/11 to all!


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Title] Love the muppets! [Body]

Output: You can never have too much muppets! Rest now until next week. Watching Michigan football can be strenuous!


Input: [Date] 3 years 47 weeks ago [Title] Fine Review! [Body]

Output: Fine Review from UFR as always! I would be interested in a chart looking at Denard's performance during the first half, when conditions were relatively dry versus the second half (quarter), when conditions were decidedly wetter. Perhaps it would be worthwhile diving that second half into two periods, one before the first lightening delay and the second afterwards - granted, the numbers are small, but Denard seemed to be more inaccurate during the wet conditions. I will nitpick about one video - where you attempt to demonstrate a run by Toussaint for 11 yards, but it actually shows WMU offensive play for several yards againsts Michigan's defense. You can find the correct video further up the page, but it would be nice if you could fix it.


Input: [Date] 3 years 48 weeks ago [Title] Well done scrimmage review ! [Body]

Output: Not that we would expect anything less. If only we could bring GERG Robinson back to coach the scout team for the defense, it might raise morale for the scrimmage! But fantasies aside, punting should be less valuable against Western Michigan. Against Notre Dame, I would hope a little trickery would not be out of character. One begins to appreciate Tate Forcier's ability to pooch kick on demand. I would not expect many cards of strategy to shown during the Western Michigan game; instead, just establishing fundamentals. See Denard run, See Denard pass and complete, see Denard fake run and pass, see Denard hand off to Shaw and run. A boring west coast pro offense for Denard would be a good change of pace. As for the defense - can we get some magic dust to activate Will Campbell as a pass rusher and run tackler. Just a thought!


Input: [Date] 3 years 49 weeks ago [Title] Block M looks great! [Body]

Output: Looking forward to the HD capable scoreboards for big, awesome highlights and replays. Glad to see all the work come to fruition on time!


Input: [Date] 3 years 49 weeks ago [Title] Good Luck Tony! [Body]

Output: Sorry to hear he is transferring. If weight is a problem, hope he gets in better shape. He sounds very talented and should do well elsewhere! Sorry to hear about Tim and TomVH leaving - when is the mgoblog draft?


Input: [Date] 3 years 49 weeks ago [Title] Thanks Tom! [Body]

Output: Thanks for all your hard work and insight! Looking forward to your posts over at ESPN! Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 3 years 49 weeks ago [Title] fine view from Section 20! [Body]

Output: I've always been partial to section 20 around row 40, where I have had the privilege to sit and watch Michigan footballs for a long while. That is the virtue of Michigan stadium - having a decent view of the field almost anyplace!


Input: [Date] 3 years 49 weeks ago [Title] Sorry to see a good receiver go! [Body]

Output: There are times when I would appreciate something more informative than a few terse lines, that only announce the departure of a former team member. I wish Jeron Stokes my best, and hope he lands on his feet someplace else. In the meantime, I hope everything is okay on State street.


Input: [Date] 3 years 49 weeks ago [Title] a tough road to hoe - [Body]

Output: Speaking as a physician, who has gone down this road - the first two years are usually preclinical sciences, which are done in blocks with exams for current subjects all occurring on the same day. See the michigan medical school site for the schedule of subjects. I welcome Heiko to the site, but he will be quite busy with preclinical subjects of study for the next two years. Depending on his subject for his Ph.D. additional coursework may be required, not to mention time in the lab and library. Note to Brian - I hope you will keep an open mind as to other volunteer pundits. Mgoblog readers have come to expect in-depth posts with a quantitative, statistical flavor. Your paternalistic tone is not unexpected, but I think you find in the clinic as well in real life, it is not lightly received. Not that you should go out and hire Greg Robinson for witty defensive commentary, since we probably are glad to be done with him. As to USMLE exams, there are three parts to the USMLE - which begins with step 1 usually at the end of the first two years, testing the preclinical sciences. Prior to 1994, there were two sets of medical boards - NBME and FLEX, which had slightly different schedules of exams. I look forward to your commentary and your insights.


Input: [Date] 3 years 51 weeks ago [Title] Respect JoePa's privacy please [Body]

Output: As a physician, I wish you wouldn't post an x-ray image, that seems to insinuate the nature of JoePa's injuries. He seems to be doing quite well in terms of function. I wish him all the best in terms of a speedy recovery. Let us be thankful for all his efforts as Penn State's coach.


Input: [Date] 4 years 6 days ago [Title] from a different era perhaps OT [Body]

Output: As a member from that earlier era from the 1970's, I remember that when I rowed crew, which is no less physically demanding than football, we had and still do have freshman crews for the first year and then varsity crews thereafter. Football also had a freshman team and varsity/JV teams but only the varsity played on saturday. Often the freshman teams would scrimmage unofficially, but that was held elsewhere. I think having a freshman year of ineligibility would be good, if done consistently throughout the NCAA, not just within select conferences. For lineman and defensive players, the freshman year allows the player's body to mature and develop with weight training. The respective squad can begin to learn the playbooks, so they can be effective the next year, and no make so many rookie mistakes. I don't think you need to increase the number of scholarships, so long as things are done consistently. Also, watching the freshman games might be extra source of minor revenue, especially for major rivalries, as a sign of what is to come in the future.


Input: [Date] 4 years 1 week ago [Title] It's probably wiser for RichRod to Caddy than actually play golf [Body]

Output: Consider all the kibitzers, who would jump on any poor shot or error Rich Rod could make. I just hope his friend has a decent day playing golf. Also no TinCup moments, such as breaking a golf iron over his knee, or refusing to lay up for a green surrounded by bunkers or water. I know it is Rich Rod is in season for punditry, but I do wish him well, since he did bring UM Football Denard Robinson and an exciting offense to watch the last couple years. I just wish he had picked a better defensive coordinator and recruited better for the defense.


Input: [Date] 4 years 1 week ago [Title] Kind of reminds me of Larry Bird playing at Indiana State! [Body]

Output: Hoosiers can be quite loyal to Indiana, and it does not suprise me that Gunnar Kiel stays withing state. If he does well there, he might end up at the Indianapolis Colts for the NFL. Remember Bob Griese many years ago went to Purdue and helped lead them to the Rose Bowl and Big 10 Championships. I don't remember anytime recently when IU has been a factor for the Big 10 championship in football. No doubt recently IU has been a lower tier team for football, but perhaps Kiel's early commitment to IU will attract other good talent there. Recently, the lower tier of the Big 10 has included IU, Purdue, and Minnesota, and perhaps Illinois. It would be nice for the Big 10, if everyone could raise their quality of game, and perhaps change the current pecking order. Maybe OSU will be more humble, if they have poor recruiting season the next couple years, and thus lose some of their smugness. Also I would love to see Indiana beat Notre Dame!


Input: [Date] 4 years 1 week ago [Title] slightly OT - who attends the BBQ at the Big House? [Body]

Output: Slightly OT - I was curious who attends the BBQ at the Big House? Presumably, it is a private affair, but in addtion to michigan football staff, possibly current football players and committed and potential recruits, do any other michigan staff or journalists or general public attend? My simple google searchs don't reveal any images or videos immediately available. Are any public photos released? I assume recruits arrive at Schembechler Hall and then walk over to stadium via the practice field and possibly the locker room. There is presumably some michigan security to prevent unwanted guests. Just curious, and trying to put things in context.


Input: [Date] 4 years 1 week ago [Title] oops, my mistake! [Body]

Output: Sorry for mistaking SJSU for SDSU, my fault!


Input: [Date] 4 years 1 week ago [Title] glad to see him find a new program! [Body]

Output: Too bad he has to sit out one year per NCAA rules, it would have been interesting to see play against Michigan this year. Despite his flakiness in recent past, I think still has good potential as a QB, and hope he can turn his career around at SDSU.


Input: [Date] 4 years 1 week ago [Title] Next questions- national anthem [Body]

Output: Given that Terrelle Pryor's stock value and eligibility for the NFL supplemental draft seems in doubt, the next question will be for 2011-2012, will Pryor need to sing the USA national anthem, i.e. the Star Spangled Banner, or the Canadian national anthem, i.e. O' Canada.


Input: [Date] 4 years 1 week ago [Title] My pregame ritual [Body]

Output: Brunch/Breakfast at Zingerman's. A stroll down to Sam's Store for the bandana of the day. Walk down Hill Street and State Street to check out the frat's. Drumline show is great, when there is time. check out the new commemorative bricks. Say a prayer for Maize 'n Blue, then head on in to find our seats and check out pregame warm-ups. Please ignore the other side until it matters!


Input: [Date] 4 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Sigh! [Body]

Output: Let's get this petulant nostalgia behind us. I would be interested in ten years to hear from Coaches Mattison and Hoke about the scene that they found. However, confidence and other intangibles make a big difference, and GERG seems to be on the short end of the stick there. Let us look forward to better times and brighter fortunes. No comment on the music, Mr. Misopogen, but far be it for me to rain on your parade. Cheers and good luck!


Input: [Date] 4 years 3 weeks ago [Title] Addendum - no malware warnings on mobile Safari [Body]

Output: P.S. - No malware warnings on my iPodTouch with mobile Safari with iOS version 4.2.1 - Not sure if they access the google malware database. While Safari, Firefox and Chrome all use Webkit on Mac OS X, this does not seem like a Webkit bug, rather a Google malware database effect.


Input: [Date] 4 years 3 weeks ago [Title] Safari too! [Body]

Output: I am getting malware warnings on mgoblog.com with Safari 4.1.3 with mac OS X 10.4.11 on old iMac LCD with PowerPC G4 chip. Since I don't have an intel chip, I threw caution to the win and turned off the warning and posted here. I get similar warnings with Safari on Mac OS X 10.6.8 with intel chips. When you click through the warning to Google entry for the mgoblog.com site, it seems benign. good luck!


Input: [Date] 4 years 3 weeks ago [Title] Vacate wins vs. Vacate points [Body]

Output: I don't buy Mandel's argument that vacating the 2010 wins for OSU is sufficient. While Jim Tressel may have made a critical judgement error, several OSU players should have ineligible for the Michigan game and the Sugar Bowl. While rewriting game history might seem strange, if you are going to vacate the win, why not vacate the points and other statistics related to the ineligible players, especially T. Pryor. T. Pryor has been flagrant in his disregard to NCAA rules, selling memorabilia, and then dropping out from his senior year, and run off to the NFL, assuming some team will pick him in the supplemental draft. While punishing OSU probably should include a post-season ban for a couple seasons and the loss of several scholarships. I would think some direct penalties involving the players involved is warranted.


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Title] 2012 will be better, but play it cool! [Body]

Output: Not worried about ESPN's rating. Middle of the pack or better is fine for the first year with Coach Hoke. It is a rebuilding first year. The defense has a long way to go, given recent history. I am not worried about the offense, but they will need to adjust to the new style. Now if we can just rely on kicker to score the occasional field goal. That would be a good change. That would taste great, and be less filled with ambivalence.


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Title] worthy memory for a classy guy [Body]

Output: great idea to remember Lloyd Carr!


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 4 days ago [Body] If he tweeted that after the thing about the 49ers being 7-4, he has since deleted that, as well. I couldn't find it. [Title]

Output: If he tweeted that after the


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Maybe he didn't like how he phrased his response. It's not easy when people are picking apart every single word used in 140 character bursts, and looking for positive signals or something that suggests a lack of credibility. [Title]

Output: Maybe he didn't like how he


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I suggested to him that the 49ers would have been 7-4 at the time of these alleged initial discussions. He responded that it might explain why interest was low at that point. I responded again that it would have been an distraction (with Harbaugh reasonably focused on making the playoffs). He deleted his response to me. I'm not sure why. I always find that odd. [Title]

Output: I suggested to him that the


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Brian has cited him in some of the coaching search updates. Moss has been around a long time. He has some sources. This isn't totally random internet rumormongering. [Title]

Output: Brian has cited him in some


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I think he first tweeted that day that the press conference would be held and that Brandon would be fired. It beat everyone else. It wasn't a random guess. And, he's not really in that business, from what I can tell. That said, I'm not the guy who you mock for buying every internet rumor that comes along. I totally get the skepticism. And, I don't care what you all believe. I'm just saying that the salt that goes with this report in particular should probably be of the grain and not the boulder variety. [Title]

Output: I think he first tweeted that


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I'm not saying he's right about this, but I think he had Brandon's firing before anyone else. Brian might vouch for that. [Title]

Output: I'm not saying he's right


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I think you are reading too much into it. Read the next sentence after he mentioned bowl games: "They may be in bowl games. They may be…you know, wherever they are in their status..." I don't think you can make any judgment at all about a pool of candidats limited to college coaches based on that statement. [Title]

Output: I think you are reading too


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 18 hours ago [Body] This probably wasn't intended to be a diary, but I'll just point out that it seems unlikely to me that Harbaugh would be stupid enough to go to Miami given the acrimony in that front office. Have you read the backstory on Aponte? It doesn't sound like she's going anywhere, and if that's true, Harbaugh would be jumping from one bad situation to another. I'm not sure even Ross's money could paper that over. [Title]

Output: This probably wasn't intended


Input: [Date] 45 weeks 16 hours ago [Body] Great. Well, then the problem was either provider-specific (which AT&T denied) or it was an issue in certain pockets of the city. [Title]

Output: Great. Well, then the


Input: [Date] 45 weeks 18 hours ago [Body] There was a problem with the broadcast in the Atlanta area (and possibly others). They screwed up the regional coverage such that ABC and ESPN2 were both showing Texas A&M vs. SMU. This continued until some point in the 3rd quarter when the complaints must have finally bubbled up to the people who fix these sorts of things. At that point, the UM game became available on ESPN2. [Title]

Output: There was a problem with the


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] Did you just cut and paste that summary from rotoworld? [Title]

Output: Did you just cut and paste


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Body] You'll always be Coach Schiano to me... [Title]

Output: You'll always be Coach


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Body] Hello - I have returned to receive your upvotes... [Title]

Output: Hello - I have returned to


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Body] Year 3 under Rodriguez is identical to Year 3 under Hoke. We have not improved. Also, we could easily be 4-7 right now. Some of those wins are functional losses. But tell me more about how great things are... [Title]

Output: Year 3 under Rodriguez is


Input: [Date] 2 years 5 days ago [Body] It looks like Benoit will continue to close (from Danny Knobler on Twitter - I can't embed for some reason): @DannyKnoblerCBS Tigers will keep Benoit as closer, use Veras along with Smyly in the 7th and 8th innings. [Title]

Output: It looks like Benoit will


Input: [Date] 2 years 5 days ago [Body] I'm not certain he's going to close, but it will be nice to have some more help with late innings. [Title]

Output: I'm not certain he's going to


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Michigan 38 - ND 31 [Title]

Output: Michigan 38 - ND 31


Input: [Date] 3 years 19 weeks ago [Body] I'm guessing "DB" isn't "wondering what happened to Beilein and the program in such a short time frame" because Dave Brandon is smart enough not to evaluate the status of a major program by only looking at a three week period in which nothing that could be construed by any reasonable person as "negativity breed[ing] negativity" took place. [Title]

Output: I'm guessing "DB" isn't


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Body] Spencer Hall is Orson. #yourmindblown [Title]

Output: Spencer Hall is Orson.


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Raoul: The article doesn't say anything about where McGary places Duke among the final six. It simply says McGary's parents favor Duke. [Title]

Output: Raoul: The article doesn't


Input: [Date] 3 years 47 weeks ago [Body] According to John Buccigross (and reports he's citing on twitter from foreign news agencies), Liv and Salei are confirmed dead. [Title]

Output: According to John Buccigross


Input: [Date] 4 years 15 weeks ago [Body] The twitter link is all there is. The link within just goes to his profile. http://twitter.com/#!/nbadraftnet/status/61153951835357184 [Title]

Output: The twitter link is all there


Input: [Date] 4 years 15 weeks ago [Body] No, I'm well aware of the last four years, thanks. As I said above, I just think this is overkill. I don't think that's that controversial of an opinion. [Title]

Output: No, I'm well aware of the


Input: [Date] 4 years 15 weeks ago [Body] For what reason do they need to travel around the country and "get the former players pumped up?" I'm not being a smartass. I really don't see why it's necessary. I'm not saying they need to spend all of their time watching film like has been suggested above. [Title]

Output: For what reason do they need


Input: [Date] 4 years 15 weeks ago [Body] But he has a lot of former players in his phone...or whatever... [Title]

Output: But he has a lot of former


Input: [Date] 4 years 15 weeks ago [Body] I don't understand why this is necessary or a valuable use of the coaches' time. I understand the perceived need to "mend fences" or whatever, but if this is true, it seems to be overkill. [Title]

Output: I don't understand why this


Input: [Date] 4 years 15 weeks ago [Body] What was the state of "the tradition" when RR came in, or did you miss that part of the post in your rush to cryptically name drop? [Title]

Output: What was the state of "the


Input: [Date] 4 years 15 weeks ago [Body] Except it's not...at all. [Title]

Output: Except it's not...at all.


Input: [Date] 4 years 15 weeks ago [Body] Let's just watch the spring game... [Title]

Output: Let's just watch the spring


Input: [Date] 4 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Butler lost two starters and they were pretty important. Gordon Heyward was their best player and a lottery pick in last year's NBA draft. Willie Veasley (who now plays in Japan) was a critical defender that, like Heyward, could guard almost anyone. Their struggles early this season were almost entirely related to defense. They've found a way to make up for those losses. [Title]

Output: Butler lost two starters and


Input: [Date] 1 week 14 hours ago [Title] No tickets today :( [Body]

Output: No tickets today here in the Chicagoland suburbs! Hoping tomorrow will be the day! :(


Input: [Date] 1 week 19 hours ago [Title] Wow! Great News! [Body]

Output: I'm really hoping that mine have come in but I won't know until I get home in like 5 hours. I really can't wait to check.


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] Still waiting for my season tickets [Body]

Output: Still waiting for my season tickets. A year ago at this time I had them but it sounds more like beginning of August for this year. I'm hoping they'll be here soon.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Title] 120" projector screen [Body]

Output: I'm building a house at the moment and as part of that house I have a media room being put together. As a result I will be adding a 120" projector screen with an Epson 5030 projector as well as a 7.1.2 Atmos surround sound system. This room will be my Michigan/media room so I can't wait. Should make for watching games this fall quite awesome.


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Yes fuck cancer... [Body]

Output: Lost my mom back in September 2014 at the age of 60. She battled for 6 years but it finally caught up to her. :-(


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Awesome!!!! [Body]

Output: Keep em coming!!!


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Both [Body]

Output: That's what picture-in-picture is for. I don't want to miss either game so I'll be watching both.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Breckinridge Ophelia [Body]

Output: Breckinridge Ophelia! Pretty solid beer!


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Section 8 Row 44 [Body]

Output: Last year was my first year as being a season ticket holder and I was placed in Section 8 Row 44 which was awesome. Was expecting to be quite high or even really low but really lucked out


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 2 days ago [Title] College football and NFL [Body]

Output: College football and NFL


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 2 days ago [Title] So glad! [Body]

Output: I'm so glad that I was able to get season tickets last year. Appears like it happened at the right time with there being a wait list now. I can't wait for September 12th to come!


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 2 days ago [Title] The bet [Body]

Output: The bet was by a guy who had said back in October that he'll tattoo Jim Harbaugh's face from his guest appearance on Saved by the Bell if he coaches Michigan since he didn't think that would happen. He even set up a GoFundMe page to cover the costs.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Duke over Kansas [Body]

Output: Duke over Kansas I believe


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Last year [Body]

Output: Last year a friend of mine who was a season ticket holder was offered additional season tickets from the university in the endzone for $455 per seat with a $75 PSD per seat. He offered those to me so now they're unofficially my season tickets. Going forward though I have one of three options. I can continue to have them in his name and just keep paying him each season, I can pay $500 per seat to the university and get them in my name or I can possibly have him drop them and then attempt on my own to do what the OP is doing and gain season tickets that way by paying $150. The only thing with the third option is that we got placed in a pretty decent section/row so I would rather not lose that location. I was very happy with the placement. Decisions decisions......


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Very nice! [Body]

Output: Great start to the day!


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Haven't seen these elsewhere but.... [Body]

Output: Haven't seen these elsewhere but through Adidas you can customize your own shoes, add the Michigan logo and even add stiched writing. I put together a nice maize and blue pair with the logo and added GO BLUE! on them. Turned out nicely.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Ian Bunting [Body]

Output: Does anyone know if Ian Bunting has followed Marrow on Twitter yet?


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Wow! [Body]

Output: Me too! What a coincidence!


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 1 day ago [Title] No way! [Body]

Output: Who knew?


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Merry New Year! [Body]

Output: Here's to a great 2015 ahead of us!


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I am [Body]

Output: but I always was going to renew my tickets. As I told some friends who had asked me about my tickets, I'm in for the long haul. I always felt a turnaround would happen or a major change would occur but also because I support and love the University of Michigan. I waited for quite some time to get season tickets and hopefully now they'll be in my family to stay.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Hilarious [Body]

Output: and true. They're insane to let him go but their loss is our gain. I'm glad they were so stupid with this because really if not I don't know that we would ever have Harbaugh as our coach. Have to say that's a pretty funny article.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Title] We know...we know! [Body]

Output: We know...we know!


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Title] No just no.... [Body]

Output: No just no! I would much rather win this game. Losing doesn't make sense


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Defense!!! [Body]

Output: Nice hold on defense. Great stop on 4th down.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Go Lions!!!! [Body]

Output: Beat the Packers!!!!


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 2 days ago [Title] In before delete? [Body]

Output: You make no sense man


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Title] If Michigan lands Harbaugh [Body]

Output: If Michigan lands Harbaugh and we win a bunch of games, he can be the lamest, say-nothing sack of beans on the planet in press conferences and I don't care. If we lose a bunch of games, I will be frustrated if he refuses to address questions in an informative (or at least honest) manner. Such is the power of winning - it buys you a lot of good will.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 6 days ago [Title] It'll be interesting to see [Body]

Output: It'll be interesting to see in the future how we look back and remember this period. I don't think anyone will "hate" Hoke - after all, he's our guy, he's leading our team, and he wants the same thing we all want. He cares, and he's giving it everything he's got. He's just ... not that good. I think people will view Hoke not as the source of our team's woes during this time, but as another symptom - the product of a poorly-conducted coaching search by Dave Brandon, who really didn't want the same thing as the rest of us. He is someone who also clearly loves our university and did his best for us, but his idea of success just wasn't the same as ours. That, and he seemed to not like us very much. He wasn't working for the community - he was working for the department and for the athletes, at the expense of the "customers". I think he will get the lion's share of our collective disdain years from now when we remember this low point, and Hoke will be only a footnote.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I think that I will enjoy a [Body]

Output: I think that I will enjoy a long and prosperous career for Denard more than any Michigan player I've gotten to watch yet in the NFL. I know we have Tom Brady, but I guess I wasn't as invested in him by the time he graduated. The closest thing I have is Woodson, but it was never really a question whether or not he would excel in the pros. Something about seeing Denard Robinson succeed is just so satisfying. I'm sure it has a lot to do with his character, but also with the circumstances of his remarkable journey at Michigan and the adversity he faced in transitioning to professional football - hell, even in college. That famously unwavering positivity of his just makes him so darn endearing, and the success he's found is the icing on the cake. Long live Denard Robinson.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 4 days ago [Title] From a purely logic point of [Body]

Output: From a purely logic point of view, Dr. Schlissel's quote only truly asserts that some student-athletes wouldn't be at Michigan if it weren't for their talents on the field. Regardless of his intent, he didn't actually stereotype or generalize anyone. I know we're not robots, so it's natural to read between the lines, but I think the reaction to this is based more on historical frustration than any present reality. I also think the student-athletes are leveraging this comment as an excuse to express their displeasure at not having a say in the fate of Dave Brandon.


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Is this representative of [Body]

Output: Is this representative of Tosh.0 these days? He seems sharper than what I remember watching in the past.


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 3 days ago [Title] The overall tone of BBW's [Body]

Output: The overall tone of BBW's diary and subsequent comments was SUPER weird. He came across like an insecure android with a programming conflict - on the one hand he really really wanted us to know that he's an expert and he's smarter than Michigan's trainers, but on the other hand he needed to maintain a pretense of "inviting discussion" to keep his unsubstantiated claims from being challenged. They were naturally challenged anyway, because it's a diary and diaries are meant to be informative. This caused the android to malfunction and enter into a repeating loop of uttering meaningless buzz words like "integrative", "compensating modalities", "innovative", "advanced", and "kinetic chain."


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Innovative. Advanced. [Body]

Output: Innovative. Advanced. Integrative. Compensating modalities. Neuromuscular. Explosive. Kinetic chain. Qualified.


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 6 days ago [Title] This is all true. This [Body]

Output: This is all true. This segment is being hailed critically for it's comedic value right now by a LOT of people, so I mean, to each his/her own. I think a lot of good art is not easily digestible or immediately satisfying (OMG 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY DRAGGED ON WAYYYY TOO LONG AND I DONT GET WHATS UP WITH THE BABY AND THE LIGHTS???). A lot of the times you don't appreciate something right away, but that doesn't mean it sucks. Or maybe it does suck, but that's still just your opinion. Except Ohio State sucks, and that's a fact.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 2 days ago [Title] You're the best. [Body]

Output: You're the best.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 2 days ago [Title] ☞( ﾟヮﾟ)☞ [Body]

Output: ☞( ﾟヮﾟ)☞


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Ah yes, my bad, thanks. [Body]

Output: Ah yes, my bad, thanks. Sometimes I mix up Buckeyes and assume they all suck.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I realize that Division III [Body]

Output: I realize that Division III exists (after all, I too graduated from a Division III college), so perhaps it's a testament to the format that I wish it could be extended to all universities.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I would actually be ok with a [Body]

Output: I would actually be ok with a world where the NCAA football system as we know it is dissolved. Allow my imagination to run wild for a moment ... The distant future looks a lot like the distant past. When a talented high school football player graduates, he can go to college to get his degree, or he can join a football club and make money doing it. It's a job, he's an adult. If he wants to make it in the NFL, he could theoretically try out immediately. But more than likely, he'll need time to mature and gain experience in a lower league club team before getting the attention of NFL franchises. If he decided to go to college, there are absolutely no athletic scholarships. He goes to get his degree, and there is no financial incentive whatsoever to play football (or any other sport). These students are 100% students, and the school's athletic teams are truly, purely created from the men and women who choose to attend that school. To me, this sounds like the legendary days of football yore. The quality of football would never be as good as it is today, but the sense of identity to the men on the field would, in my opinion, be strengthened. Students would watch the games and cheer on their classmates; alumni would think "that could have been me out there battling for my school!" Now, if a guy chooses to enroll in college and later decides he wants to go pro, he has to quit the college team. He can join a paying club team, and he can even stay in school if he wants. What are the obstacles to making this world a reality? I wonder if/how the lower league of semi-pro clubs would be financially sustainable. Would it make money by itself? Would people watch it? Would it be supported by NFL franchises? Secondly, would a player ever go to college as a way to get attention for football? Would he maybe think "I could really demonstrate my skills in college in order to make a club team and eventually the NFL" Would college still just be a feeder system to the NFL through a 2-step, rather than direct, process? All right, that's all I had. I just think it would be cool to regain that vintage sense of "true" students representing the schools competing on the field. I know the guys we have now really are students, so I don't want to take anything away from them. But people like J.T. Barrett remind us that not all student-athletes are made of the same student-to-athlete ratio.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Happy birthday! Seems [Body]

Output: Happy birthday! Seems fitting that Coach was born in the heart of football season.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Well, look ... the board is [Body]

Output: Well, look ... the board is who has been hyping WD up so much - not WD himself. I mean, we created a thread inquiring as to whether or not he is alive or dead, banned or not banned. The board has definitely been the dramatic party here, so "I'm no hero" seems like an appropriately absurd response to the absurb behavior of all of us. My opinion.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 3 days ago [Title] The internet is weird, don't [Body]

Output: The internet is weird, don't worry about it too much. Enjoy the blog, WD.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Have you tried turning it off [Body]

Output: Have you tried turning it off and on again?


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 1 day ago [Title] This thread needs Rotel with [Body]

Output: This thread needs Rotel with cheese.


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Those uniforms would be [Body]

Output: Those uniforms would be pretty nice except for the green striping on the sleeves ... adds a touch of "Christmas Elf" or something to the vibe.


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I'm not saying that our [Body]

Output: I'm not saying that our loyalty makes everything else excusable or tolerable - it doesn't, and I even suggested that our A.D. may (should) be ousted before long. The university, the fans, and the alumni create the opportunities the athletic department has to succeed, and if they squander them then they should be replaced. But our loyalty makes it possible to offer better than average facilities, resources, and hopefully even talent to the next leadership as well.


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 4 days ago [Title] This is a good article, [Body]

Output: This is a good article, written by someone who is clearly used to hating us but by now is kind of standing back going "well, what do I do now?" It's certainly not pity, but curiosity. He makes some observations about college football at a major institution (it could very well be any struggling, historically excellent program) which suggest that the tradition behind the team simply has too much steam to be killed, no matter how grim the short term situation is. The fans are unhappy, but we are still here. Our current leadership may get vanquished, but the essence of what Michigan is will be intact. I think that the fans, more than anything else, are the continuous lifeblood of Michigan football. The players and coaches determine the success of the team at any given point in time, but I think the fans provide the base, generation in and generation out, upon which everything is built.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Caning [Body]

Output: I first read that as "caking" Brandon and I thought "Well, it's either that or death."


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 4 days ago [Title] As Brian quoted Genuinely [Body]

Output: As Brian quoted Genuinely Sarcastic earlier today: "I understand how reprehensible that will sound to some. Many will say that it is still a fan's obligation to support these players. I implore you to reconsider. I beg of you to support these players by putting pressure on those who are destroying them. These players are having their careers derailed by people who are in painfully over their heads ..." I agree with this sentiment. I think the best thing we can do for the players is to demonstrate our disapproval of the program to which they are entrusting their careers. All of our guys appear to be stand-up gentlemen with talent and bright future prospects, and nobody faults them for their efforts. But as fans, we have only one avenue of communication with the program's administration: our money and our tickets. Witholding our attendance sends the message nonspecifically, to everyone - the players, the coaches, the athletic director. But Dave Brandon only speaks in dollars. If anyone can pick up on the distinction of the Michigan fan base between our disdain for the administration and our appreciation for the players, it's the players. They are not rich ex-CEOs hidden away in piles of money, they're young men living amongst their fellow students who know how to interpret social media, they are in tune with their communities in a way that the higher ups are not. We have to reach those in charge, even if it means not showing up to watch the kids we care about. It sucks, but I think it's probably for the best.


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I like how the commentator [Body]

Output: I like how the commentator accused Morris of "acting" with a tone of utter disgust.


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Yep, not a lot to see here. [Body]

Output: Yep, not a lot to see here. Hopefully the men on the field and the coaches are able to learn and improve quickly this season.


Input: [Date] 45 weeks 3 days ago [Title] It's true - MSU is a fine [Body]

Output: It's true - MSU is a fine academic institution. Stratifying the top 200 can separate "super elite" from "still pretty great", but how meaningful is the difference? It's hard to say ... I think you'd have great career opportunities graduating from MSU, and great career opportunities graduating from UM. At that point, variance in success would most likely be explained in larger part by the individual than the institution. In any case, we shouldn't disparage MSU as being "not good" because that's patently false. If you want to disparage them for being "not as good as us", then that's fine I guess, but still pretty petty.


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 4 days ago [Title] And our tailbacks will be [Body]

Output: And our tailbacks will be cutting their teeth on a tough D every weekday, too. Win win?


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 3 days ago [Title] If possible (on top of, oh, [Body]

Output: If possible (on top of, oh, everything else you guys already do), it might be neat to have some more crossover/perspective from other Big Ten blogs, a la the relationship we have with 11 warriors. I know mgoblog is a Michigan blog first & foremost, but I get a kick out of the conference comeraderie & the idea of mgoblog as a go-to source in broader sports media. I know, I know, I'm being Dave Branding - er, Dave Brandon. Really though, everything is great as-is.


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I'm excited about having a [Body]

Output: I'm excited about having a defense that inspires confidence as a fan, and I'm excited about having dangerous WRs that could break games open with big plays.


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 4 days ago [Title] What he said! Also, I'm [Body]

Output: What he said! Also, I'm going to the game. I'd prefer to be happy afterwards if I have to endure South Bend either way.


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 5 days ago [Title] The classic "feign [Body]

Output: The classic "feign misunderstanding" ploy. Hoke, you wiley fox, we can never know how deep and vast is your mastery of human psychology.


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Those sprint cars don't turn [Body]

Output: Those sprint cars don't turn on dirt the same way your car turns on ashphalt - those drivers actually have to accelerate during turns to force their car inside due to the low friction environment. Braking causes wobble and a skid towards the outer edge of the track. It's extremely difficult to interpret the driver's intent based on the behavior of the vehicle. Perhaps Stewart only had a moment in time to actually spot Ward - what would he do? If he coolly stuck to his racing instincts, maybe he would gun the engine to turn left and avoid him. Maybe he panics and slams on his brakes, causing an outward skid. As a juror, your self-assuredness would be a detriment to a fair and accurate trial.


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 1 day ago [Title] It's so beautiful. [Body]

Output: It's so beautiful.


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Now I know who to ask for [Body]

Output: Now I know who to ask for XCOM advice. QUESTION - do you prioritize engineer rewards in the early game over anything?


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Someone who is very afraid of [Body]

Output: Someone who is very afraid of being ambushed alone ... the aliens are sneaky.


Input: [Date] 1 year 12 weeks ago [Title] Hey man, you gotta get ranked [Body]

Output: Hey man, you gotta get ranked low before you can get ranked high. I don't think anyone here is super amped about a #25 ranking as an endpoint, but probably more as a glimmer of hope for the possibility that exceeding expectations could put us in a nice spot.


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] Hey, it's understandable - [Body]

Output: Hey, it's understandable - people are afraid of rare occurrences, like shark attacks and lightning strikes. Plus, regardless of frequency, fear can be very personalized and arbitrary. I was never afraid of tackling somebody, but I had a speedy ground ball take a weird jump off an infield pebble and hit me square in the face when I was certain it was going into my glove. The result? A lasting hesitancy to scoopi up hard grounders. I knew it was silly, but what are you gonna do? Hard to wrestle your own reptile brain into logical servitude sometimes.


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] If we were to rank "best" [Body]

Output: If we were to rank "best" seasons by which fan base enjoyed it most, I would go with Michigan number 1, because our guys are so dang likeable and we never saw this coming with McGary down. And we got to enjoy B1G competitiveness and ultimately victory for a significant period of time. I'd put Wisconsin at number 2 because they were INSANELY happy to make the final four - sure, having a good regular season is par for the course when you're Wisconsin, but deep tournament runs are rare for them. They were definitely partying their hats off. MSU comes in last because they don't know how to be happy unless they're conference/national champs. Otherwise they're just pitching a fit, crying about this or that, and generally pointing their shaking little finger at Michigan. EDIT: Michigan was also the most fun to watch! Beautiful Belein basketball.


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] It's not a valid measure of [Body]

Output: It's not a valid measure of correlation because Google casts a very loose net - it's awesome for finding the most relevant things and putting them at the top of your search results, but the sheer number of results can be influenced by many, many factors. As someone already pointed out, there are more soccer games played around the world every year than there are football games. There are also a lot more soccer fans around the world. They generate content and post it on the internet, where it becomes searchable by Google. No matter what amount of actual diving happens in soccer games, the subsequent discussion vastly amplifies the coincidence of the terms. Additionally, a truckload of variance is introduced when you consider the diversity of search terms you could use for one topic - maybe instead of "diving", you chose "flopping" or "faking"? What if you searched "soccer" instead of "European football?" Answer: the numbers change. A lot. Plus, you're assuming that any coincidence of the terms is evidence of a positive association, which is erroneous. If someone typed the sentence "There was very little diving in last night's soccer match" onto a blog somewhere, then Google would see "DIVING" and "SOCCER", put that result into a giant pile with millions of others, and hand it to you, who says "SEE? LOOK. TOLD YOU SO." It's too opaque. While the number of search results is a clean, simple number, what actually goes into creating it is too ambiguous and complex to be reliably interpreted.


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] Actually, according to the [Body]

Output: Actually, according to the good people at Google, the number of hits returned is not a scientifically valid measure of correlation between two search terms. I know this because that's what they personally told me when I asked permission to use Google Scholar in exactly that way when I was writing a program to automatically perform thousands of searches simultaneously to generate sets of gene-disease associations for a bioinformatics project.


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] In direct contrast to [Body]

Output: In contrast to 'pretending' anything about magnitude, my use of gifs was to illustrate how poorly isolated moments are able to characterize a sport in any quantitative way. To keep things quantitative, however, my real claim is absolute, rather than relative. I think football is cooler and features less flopping (relative), but there is greater than zero to like about soccer (absolute). The existence of amazing soccer highlights proves that pure moments exist.


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] It was onside. [Body]

Output: It was onside.


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] I too think football is way [Body]

Output: I too think football is way more fun to watch than soccer. However, it would be simplistic to paint soccer as merely a bunch of actors flopping around. Let's not forget that soccer does feature some incredible feats of athleticism and teamwork: And even our beloved football is not free from sin: Again, I think football is 1000x better than soccer. But soccer can still be pretty cool, too.


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Title] Before the game against [Body]

Output: Before the game against Kentucky, I knew there were two scenarios in which I would feel really upset about a loss. (1) We blow a 20-point lead in the second half. (2) We get blown straight out of the building and it looks like we don't belong on the court with those guys. In scenario 1, I would have had a tough time not feeling like we were the better team but we collapsed. I would have felt like we stumbled. In scenario 2, I would have had doubts about the fundamental quality of the team, and maybe I would have felt bad because we weren't as good as I believed. The way we lost is the best way to lose - we did great, and we were overcome by a slightly superior combination of effort, planning, talent, and athleticism. We are as good as I hoped we were, I love the team, but we just got outplayed. Hard to stay mad like that. That's going out like a warrior, you know? And the optimism for the future certainly helps.


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Title] What about me? I attended a [Body]

Output: What about me? I attended a small college in Michigan, but my career was launched in earnest when I became a lab technician at UM in the department of MCDB. That experience enabled me to enter a PhD program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In a few weeks, I am going to earn my doctorate and take a postdoctoral position, perhaps at another Big Ten university. What am I - a Wolverine, a Badger, or something yet to be determined? The line you've drawn doesn't hold as fast as you seem to think. There are complexities to sports allegiances and group memberships that you're neglecting. No matter what institution I am affiliated with at any given time, I certainly feel that I am a Wolverine when it comes to sports. I grew up that way, and UM will always be my first love. Perhaps that's where you need to set an endpoint to your exclusivity - sure, you're an academic Michigan Wolverine by definition, but athletic fandom is and should be open to the public.


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Title] "If you take the revenue out [Body]

Output: "If you take the revenue out ..." That's the thing that will never happen. NCAA athletes are a very heterogenous population - some of them have to overcome greater competition than others to earn a spot on the team, some of them put in more practice hours per week than others, perhaps some of them get more academic support than others, they all face very different sets of challenges and responsibilities ... and yes, some of them are more directly involved with the financial success of your athletic department. The one thing that ties them all together is their status as NCAA athletes. How strong of a link is that? Is it strong enough to warrant equal pay despite all the other factors? I would suggest that maybe it's not. I do think you've made a lot of good points, just this one doesn't make that much sense to me.


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Title] It seems that you've based [Body]

Output: It seems that you've based your equal pay idea on an anology in the business world (the Microsoft thing). Just because Microsoft does it one way doesn't mean that's the right way or the only way, does it? So they pay all their programmers the same. What about a different company? In many fields (including my own), your pay is based on your accomplishments and performance - not effort. Even employees who hold the same position can be paid differently based on how well they do and what they're worth to the company. Your adherence to an equal pay model as an example of how business works in the "real world" seems arbitrary.


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] I mean, just the constant [Body]

Output: I mean, just the constant hating Ohio thing. I thought perhaps it was unconditional, but I guess it has its limits.


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] Today I realized I'm not a [Body]

Output: Today I realized I'm not a horrible person when I found myself saying out loud "please be ok, please be ok" as I clicked on this thread link. I'm happy to hear he's doing well.


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] Hard to top Levert's run-off [Body]

Output: Hard to top Levert's run-off against MSU!


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] Feels good, man. Feels good. [Body]

Output: Feels good, man. Feels good.


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Title] It's gotta be "AHHHHHHHH" for [Body]

Output: It's gotta be "AHHHHHHHH" for me (broadcast). I love that moment when the ball meets GRIII's hands at the apex of his jump and just comes to a total standstill ... just for a fraction of a moment, it hangs there like a priceless work of art on display for all to see. GRIII's not in a hurry to immediately stuff it through the hoop. He wants the Spartans to behold their downfall ... he wants them to watch. There's a perfect rhythm to it, almost like the eerie calm before a tornado lands. And then wrath.


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Title] Feeling so good and energized [Body]

Output: Feeling so good and energized from the win that I'm gonna go for a run. YES.