Input: [Date] 50 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Guarantee there would be 90% [Body]

Output: Guarantee there would be 90% less bitching if we were producing consecutive 10+ win seasons, but since we are where we are, the angst (while it may be valid) gets amplified.


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I feel like the 1st team OL [Body]

Output: I feel like the 1st team OL changed on a daily basis last August which also prompted some freaking out over inconsistency and lack of chemistry.


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Redskins because the NFC East [Body]

Output: Redskins because the NFC East blows and turns into a cripple fight at the end of each season. Eagles should run away with it but who knows. Maybe RG3 has a rebound year.


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Now we know why the AD is [Body]

Output: Now we know why the AD is hosting this, to scrounge up goodwill so people don't torch and pitchfork over the UTLIII jerseys. It all makes sense now.


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 3 days ago [Title] This is another topic in [Body]

Output: This is another topic in itself, but really, when will UTL stop being UTL? If we have a night game every season, the UTL name better get dropped and it just be a plain ol' regular season game or B1G conference game. We don't need UTL15 vs. Oklahoma in 2026.


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 5 days ago [Title] It is imperative that Adam [Body]

Output: It is imperative that Adam ask Nuss what the word of the day is at his first presser. Congrats!


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 2 days ago [Title] How about a Wrestlemania or a [Body]

Output: How about a Wrestlemania or a Summerslam? >_>


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I'm being "that guy" and [Body]

Output: I'm being "that guy" and wearing a MCFC jersey since its the only soccer jersey I own. But I'll have a Michigan hat on


Input: [Date] 52 weeks 3 hours ago [Title] question [Body]

Output: Who will be Nussmeier's Heiko now that both Heiko and Al Borges have moved on?


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 days ago [Title] All night drink fest at the [Body]

Output: All night drink fest at the previous season's champion's house, first person to stop drinking, fall asleep, or puke gets last pick, and so on. Last man standing = #1 pick.


Input: [Date] 1 year 6 days ago [Title] Hope they'll still let you in [Body]

Output: Hope they'll still let you in with all those black boxes on your tickets /s


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Title] Well it's not like the [Body]

Output: Well it's not like the Pistons passed on Nik like they did with Trey. Pistons didn't even have a 1st round pick. I'll hope Nik does well but not enough to help the Kings win. Cheering for Trey and the Jazz was justified, as it was a little F you to Dumars which we all wanted to tell Dumars, but it wouldn't be justified cheering for the Kings this season.


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Title] BUNCHES OF FUNCHESS [Body]

Output: BUNCHES OF FUNCHESS goodness Then a 2nd WR emergence with Funchess getting added attention, either Darboh, Chesson, or Canteen. Less misery at Spartan Stadium because I'm confident Nuss is aware of what an A-gap blitz is. I'll go with 9-3. Beat ND, lose to MSU, OSU and some toss-up road game we normally should win.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] 1a. OSU 1b. MSU 1c. Notre [Body]

Output: 1a. OSU 1b. MSU 1c. Notre Dame


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] UTL becomes commonplace that [Body]

Output: UTL becomes commonplace that normal daytime games are called Under the Sun and the AD makes all sorts of UTS merchandise


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] HIRE BORGES! (the Costa Rican [Body]

Output: HIRE BORGES! (the Costa Rican who just scored his PK)


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] Thinking out loud: maybe our [Body]

Output: Thinking out loud: maybe our teams haven't been as tough and aggressive because they're lowerclassmen combined with trying to wrap their heads around complex schemes so they spent too much focus and attention on just trying to be in the right position instead of getting after it. Maybe once they're more experienced and know the schemes like the back of their hand, they can pin their ears back and wreck shit.


Input: [Date] 1 year 4 weeks ago [Title] NC - hockey, basketball, [Body]

Output: NC - hockey, basketball, football NPOY - basketball, hockey, football LeVert is probably our NPOY contender next season then I'd say Compher/Nagelvoort are next up for Hobey


Input: [Date] 1 year 4 weeks ago [Title] MUPPETS! just like that, in [Body]

Output: MUPPETS! just like that, in all caps


Input: [Date] 1 year 4 weeks ago [Title] Yes, Larkin to the Wings [Body]

Output: Yes, Larkin to the Wings plz.


Input: [Date] 1 year 4 weeks ago [Title] Holy balls gets Bradley out [Body]

Output: Holy balls gets Bradley out of there. Any ball that comes to him automatically gets sent to Germany.


Input: [Date] 1 year 4 weeks ago [Title] Any sport that makes me cheer [Body]

Output: Any sport that makes me cheer for a tie is a wussy one! - some American somewhere


Input: [Date] 1 year 4 weeks ago [Title] Require our top WC-level [Body]

Output: Require our top WC-level players to play overseas whether it be EPL, La Liga, Serie A. The MLS will never gain enough traction to where our players can stay home and be challenged enough to greatly improve upon their skills.


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Title] Can the US and Germany do the [Body]

Output: Can the US and Germany do the opening kickoff and just lay down for 90 minutes or will FIFA disqualify them for that?


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Title] Portugal tie with Ghana is [Body]

Output: Portugal tie with Ghana is more preferable, if Portugal wins then hope it's only by 1. Right?


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Title] holy blueballs [Body]

Output: holy blueballs


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Title] I also left at haltime of the [Body]

Output: I also left at halftime of the Juice Williams Showcase Game vs. Illinois, but at least that one was more warranted.


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Title] I left at halftime of the [Body]

Output: I left at halftime of the comeback game vs. Wisconsin in 08


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Title] They use Adidas [Body]

Output: They use Adidas


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Title] Inevitable [Body]

Output: Inevitable


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Title] This feels like 2013 Michigan [Body]

Output: This feels like 2013 Michigan football now, no rush offense :(


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Title] That goal felt like an [Body]

Output: That goal felt like an 80-yard Denard TD on the first offensive snap of the game. In other words, it felt really freaking awesome.


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Title] Go Bomb Pops! [Body]

Output: Go Bomb Pops!


Input: [Date] 1 year 6 weeks ago [Title] The Friday leading up to the [Body]

Output: The Friday leading up to the game, we wrangle up all the ESPN producers and video guys and flash them with the Men in Black memory eraser thing so there's no mention of The Horror whatsoever


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 2 days ago [Title] MSU favored by 2.5. Huge [Body]

Output: MSU favored by 2.5. Huge upset /s


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Happened on the last play. He [Body]

Output: Happened on the last play. He limped up behind Coach B as he was being interviewed. Hoped it was just a twisted ankle. Get well soon!!


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 5 days ago [Title] No problem [Body]

Output: I don't get all the misgivings re: this hire. I work in medicine and the first doctor I trained under was in his late 60s and behind on some of the newer things. Does this mean I do everything like him now? No. I develop my own techniques and knowledge based on the multitude of others I have worked with and trained under. I'm sure Coach Tolbert did the same. I'd trust Coach Harbaugh to know what's best for the program.


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 6 days ago [Title] My view [Body]

Output: I worked several years with D-1 programs and the coaches who I saw get the most from their players were the ones who connected with them. You could see it at Friday nights dinners and pre game meals and meetings. Those kids just had a look in their eyes like they would run through a wall for that coach.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Lions just Lioned [Body]

Output: Special teams screwed them. A kickoff return to the 5? A 10 yard punt? And what happened to the aggressive blitz schemes that had Romo on his before he could he even complete his drops?


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

Output: Read the main page. Read the post below this from mgrowold. And my goodness man....don't post four times! Send post card from Bolivia.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 9 hours ago [Title] This..... [Body]

Output: Was worth clicking on the thread!


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 3 days ago [Title] The other trick is... [Body]

Output: To get up and walk away when up or not go in and say "I'm gonna win it all back".


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 3 days ago [Title] YouTube [Body]

Output: YouTube "I'm a cow, hear me moo". My soon to be 3 year old nephew watches this. It's so dumb it's funny.


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

Output: Early 3rd quarter. Still in the game at that point but Morris I think fumbled and then threw an INT. Thought he should have put Gardner back in if for nothing more than a spark. That ended it for me.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 13 hours ago [Title] Lots to root for [Body]

Output: Don't stop rooting. They're kids for the most part trying their best. I root for to see their excitement when making a play. I root for how they rallied around Lloyd Carr's grandson and the kid espn did the special on earlier this year.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 13 hours ago [Title] Strength and Conditioning [Body]

Output: When I see the OL from Wisonsin, Nebraska, etc I see men out there. Our OL still looks like a bunch of fat high school kids. Yes I have seen pictures of Green shirtless and such but great physique does not always equal football strength. I see our front seven getting pushed around and I think this comes from poor technique and lack of overall strength. It starts in the winter and summer programs and I hope one area that is changed is the weight room.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Not one player [Body]

Output: There is not one player on this team who deserves a legends jersey. No #1, no #2. I like Ryan but he is playing out of position. No one on that team is playing up to anything. Just a bad football team


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 1 day ago [Title] We won [Body]

Output: Please stop trying to piss in my wheaties this morning.


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 3 days ago [Title] No big deal [Body]

Output: If he had been president of the university for 5 years and this was his first time ever showing up, I would say it means something. He may make this a once per year thing for all we know.


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I don't get it [Body]

Output: The team is struggling and things have been rough. Former players want to come this weekend, a big weekend mind you, and show support and people somehow turn this into an orchestrated puppet show by Dave Brandon. No where does it mention him! Ever think the former players wanted to do this on their own? Let's Go Blue!! Beat Penn St!!


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Agree [Body]

Output: People are looking for any reason to bash the AD and the athletic department. Ever think the football players hear the boycott crap and get tired of it? That the team really does want fans there and those fans to be loud and get them hyped? Be positive, show up and cheer for a great game. Go blue!


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Dumb idea [Body]

Output: This is Michigan- the students, the team, and the alumni. Not supporting the team is the most anti-Michigan thing I can think of. Show up on time, help get the team excited and earn a victory over PSU! Go blue!!


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Only thing any fan said to me [Body]

Output: Only thing any fan said to me "it's a long drive back to Lansing!!". What can you say? They're new to the Big Ten


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Will always watch [Body]

Output: I don't watch Dave Brandon. I don't watch Brady Hoke. I watch Michigan Football. I think recruit Grant Newsome said (paraphrasing) "I didn't commit to the University of Brady Hoke. I committed to the University of Michigan". This whole boycott Maryland was the most idiotic thing on this board this week, created by the creator of this board who now says he'll wait and see what happens. Show up, cheer and and be a supporter....not a whiney ass. Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Huh? [Body]

Output: You're assuming the student athletes are unhappy. Have you seen the facilities? The plans for renovations? Folks-we're not very good at football right now. I hope they turn it around and play well this weekend. Here's to great game Saturday and GO BLUE!!


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 4 hours ago [Title] Pathetic [Body]

Output: This fan base, specifically mgoblog, has lost its mind. You don't get the blood from the coach so you now turn your wrath to the athletic trainers and physicians? Its bad enough to read posts about boycotting games, wearing red and ripping tickets in half. What's next? Are you sure Shane's helmet was fit properly? Should we go after the equipment managers too?


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 11 hours ago [Title] Goodbye mgoblog [Body]

Output: You have reached the Land of Stupid


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 13 hours ago [Title] Count me out [Body]

Output: Going to a Michigan football game is something I cherish. The crowd, the helmets, the banner, the Victors. I won't miss one minute of Michigan football. I'll yell as loud as possible when the band comes out that tunnel and when the Victors is played. Michigan football is more than Brady Hoke. More than Dave Brandon. There are a 100+ young men who get one shot at this in their lives and I'll be backing them 100%.


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Bogus [Body]

Output: This is the kind of talk that infuriates me. To call someone a piece of shit is ridiculous. By all accounts, people say he is a good, decent man. He supports the kids, the university and the philanthropic events they do. You may say you think he is an awful coach or should be fired. I think he should have taken Morris out even earlier. Lay off the piece of shit comments and find better ways to describe your viewpoint,


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 16 hours ago [Title] Personal experience [Body]

Output: I once worked college football and in our coach's 3rd year we had 50+ freshmen and RS freshmen on the roster. This was due to the previous staff's horrible recruiting and "win it now" attitude by signing a bunch of JUCOs. We went 2-9 that year. 3 later that same group won the IAA national championship. Young talent takes time to develop. We'll get there.


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Golf day [Body]

Output: Started off with Bloody Mary at 10 am on the first tee and just finished dinner with a Star Hill IPA. Conversation at dinner devolved into who would win in the octagon: a chicken or a duck? Had some fictional sweet action going with most favoring the chicken.


Input: [Date] 1 year 1 day ago [Title] Cucumber infused gin with [Body]

Output: Cucumber infused gin with tonic. Refreshing after a hot day golfing.


Input: [Date] 1 year 1 week ago [Title] If that is #5.... [Body]

Output: I have to check out #s 1-4!


Input: [Date] 1 year 6 weeks ago [Title] good cause [Body]

Output: I too encourage people to register. I did so early last year when a friend's teenage daughter was diagnosed with a very aggressive leukemia. A selfless person became a match for her and she underwent a bone marrow transplant early last summer. At one point, she was hooked up to a device (ECMO) to keep her alive and given a less then 10% chance to survive. This past weekend, her family celebrated her high school graduation and she will on her way to college in the fall. Without the bone marrow transplant, it would have been a sadly different story. Its very easy to do. Just a cheek swab and mail it back in. Another website is bethematch.org.


Input: [Date] 6 years 51 weeks ago [Body] nevermind [Title]

Output: nevemind


Input: [Date] 6 years 52 weeks ago [Body] the last time i went there was 3 years ago. My wife was sitting outside with our baby son. I tried to order for her and they wouldn't allow it--until they found out a baby was involved. Rude Dog (the black lady with dreds) said it was OK because of the baby. also, Rude Dog and I are friends due to my frequent visits during college. My sister was a Blimpy virgin and she made the dreaded mistake of ordering her burger when they asked if she wanted anything from the fryer. she was reprimanded. my all time favorite story from Blimpy is when there was a long line and Rude Dog was getting antsy and a group of Asians (not Asian-Americans) came in and she yelled out, "oh no, not a group of fucking gooks." true story. The owner is an asshole. I liked the guy with the pony tail. he was cool without being a total prick. and of course i like Rude Dog. I wish they still allowed the kid pictures to hang on the walls. "Cheaper than food." [Title]

Output: the last time i went there


Input: [Date] 6 years 52 weeks ago [Body] Also, UM would've had at least one more if Alan Webb didn't choke. Also, also, Jake Deitchler shouldn't count for Minnesota since he has yet to take a class or compete for the school. [Title]

Output: Also, UM would've had at


Input: [Date] 7 years 3 days ago [Body] Am I to assume they have to be current NFL players? [Title]

Output: Am I to assume they have to


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Body] Has Beaver taken his trip to AA this summer? How did it go? I never heard any quotes or anything. [Title]

Output: Has Beaver taken his trip to


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Body] I am disappointed that the Anti-Carr All star team is cancelled but i understand. But Brian, can you please write an article about how bad Joey Sarantos was? [Title]

Output: I am disappointed that the


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Body] Oh yeah....Joey Sarantos (excuse my French) was FUCKING TERRIBLE. watch the game vs. Texas in the Rose Bowl. My blood is on fire right now. Joey Sarantos had no business ever seeing the field. this was a classic Carr "but he really practices hard" player. JOEY FUCKING SARANTOS!!!! [Title]

Output: Oh yeah....Joey Sarantos


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Body] SIAP: But Todd Howard was much much worse than Whitley. [Title]

Output: SIAP: But Todd Howard was


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Body] As for the Newsome vs. Forcier...i've heard the comparison that Newsome is Tebow and Forcier is Troy Smith. Obviously both Heisman winners, so both good players. Personally, based on this comparison, I would like to have Forcier. With Forcier (Smith), you get downfield passing and can still attract top-notch WRs. With Newsome (Tebow), you get the tough runner who can shot put the ball a little. I was watching the replay of the 1992 Rose Bowl of UM vs. Wash and Grbac was winging the ball downfield to D. Alexander and A. Toomer...and that was awesome and I don't want to give that up. [Title]

Output: As for the Newsome vs.


Input: [Date] 7 years 3 weeks ago [Body] My biggest complaint about Carr is that he was re-active and not pro-active. The only changes they ever made was when they were badly exposed. After getting blown out by Tennessee in the bowl game, Carr said they needed more team speed. When they got embarrassed by Nebraska, Carr said they needed to lose weight. What about knowing the weaknesses of your team and improving on them before some other team makes you look foolish. And don't even get me started on Gittelson. It really boils my blood to this day. I am somewhat of a S & C enthusiast and knew that Michigan was way off track before Barwis ever showed up. Barwis pretty much just confirmed what a lot of people had been thinking. [Title]

Output: My biggest complaint about


Input: [Date] 7 years 3 weeks ago [Body] test [Title]

Output: test


Input: [Date] 7 years 3 weeks ago [Body] seeing if this thing works. sorry dudes. [Title]

Output: Test 1


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 5 hours ago [Body] The great Sidney moncrief? He was from here and I played AAU years ago for his cousin Shelley moncrief who was still in the area. Just curious if he has any relations to people in the Detroit areas? [Title]

Output: Is he related to


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 4 days ago [Body] i just checked it and then came to the blog and saw he wasted listed here. anyway, nothing major of course [Title]

Output: strange,


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 4 days ago [Body] listed as #300. hes the last one listed, maybe u didnt scroll down enough [Title]

Output: actuslly swenson is


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Shane starting, I hope Shane outplays him and gets the nod and takes us to good things. I can't help but really root for the kid and his success here. [Title]

Output: While I hope we win more than


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 3 days ago [Body] prefer we fill the class to the maximum scholarships available, or just take the right amount for depth and focus on 2016 kids? I ask bc depth isnt that bad in some areas, and perhaps taking a class of 10-12 now would be better then a full 16. Next year 16 spots appear to be open, and with a year of HARBAUGH maybe he has a better chance to grab that elite talent next season. Just curious what everyone else thinks, [Title]

Output: would most everyone


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 2 days ago [Body] But this was very well thought out and nicely done. I agree that this team needs support. Fans root for their team no matter what. Hell, look the 60 years of Lions football to prove it [Title]

Output: I rarely ever post


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I have been the thinking the same thing for weeks now. It's really unfair to him and the team [Title]

Output: I agree


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Body] ive been searching, and i can not seem to find the date. anyone here know when they actually start fall practice? 51 days until the first game, so i assume we start around August 1st? [Title]

Output: when does practice start?


Input: [Date] 1 year 14 weeks ago [Body] from Peppers school, Juwan Bushel-Beaty. [Title]

Output: the OT


Input: [Date] 1 year 14 weeks ago [Body] thats what caught my attention...that of 21 kids, there seems to be not 1 player who is actually trending towards M? seems odd....and disheartening [Title]

Output: i agree 100%


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Body] U ask him why its hard to pull kids from texas, but then you never ask about what if Texas, or TTU, or TAM or Baylor offer....right now he seems to like his biggest offers, but most Texas kids are fans of a TX school so i would like to hear what he thinks about if any of those schools come on board [Title]

Output: what about the TX schools??


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] Dooooonnnt Caaaarre [Title]

Output: Drinks a beer....


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Body] She overheard other players telling Malik that they don't ever go to class and he won't have to either. [Title]

Output: I read that


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Body] On lattimore w his pick and then verbally said they are going to play together. So no need to get any hopes up [Title]

Output: He spilled the beans


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Body] We should start recruiting A-Aron Balaky [Title]

Output: I think


Input: [Date] 2 years 1 day ago [Body] And I don't see any wines here so ill post... Popped a Redcap Vineyards Sauvignon blanc from Rutherford, napa. Now on to the Alianza made by one of the best cult wineries in napa, Araujo and the Eisele vineyard. Great stuff if anyone likes big reds that are reminiscing of an old world Bordeaux. [Title]

Output: I'm a Wine-o


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 weeks ago [Body] may have been too strong on my part, but he just seems to make plays and be around when good things happen [Title]

Output: ball hawk


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 weeks ago [Body] about Thomas Gordon already? He is a ball hawk and makes plays. i think he will be a large important part of the defense and should be the leader as well. not saying he is the next Ed Reed, but dude is pretty good and probably deserves a mention. [Title]

Output: Have we forgotten


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Body] Is supposed to be an EE as well [Title]

Output: Peppers


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] that Wilkins already had left the team as well. Pretty sure it was after the season ended, could be wrong [Title]

Output: i had heard


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Body] didnt he leave bc he knew he wouldnt play behind all the QBs there? he Lost the job to Golson, so he left. why woul dhe come here knowing he is gardners backup w 2 years left and shane coming in and then speight. he may be better then them ( we dont know) but clearly the kid seems scared to compete and wants a starting job handed to him. [Title]

Output: Plus


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] how or where to watch it online? BTN doesnt seem to work w comcast in metro detroit [Title]

Output: Does anyone know


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Are there no QBs in the top 300 at all? [Title]

Output: No QBs??


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Body] said he has left the team too [Title]

Output: and dont forget Hopkins


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Body] on twitter McCray said he had a surgery today....everything good?? [Title]

Output: Ace...


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Body] the Capital One Bowl already was discussing the otehr day matchups and they wouldnt even be interested in a rematch. they want a game where fan bases are excited to play a new different school and to travel somewhere for that game. both bama and michigan fans already experienced this game in a travel situation and more than likely wont be anxious to do the same thign again. this rematch, even if plausible w a bama loss, wont happen per the $$$$$$$$$$$$ the bowls want [Title]

Output: It wont happen


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] if its not WEbb or TVH this is all just fluff.. and truthfully when there is 20+ kids visiting every weekend for games, the chance of a commit is there every time just based on odds [Title]

Output: i agree 100%


Input: [Date] 2 years 50 weeks ago [Body] but i was all stoked to do an NCAA football league too a few years ago. we did the same thing you are doing format wise and it was terrible. we did it 1 season, all 12 guys hated it and basically it was way too difficult bc of schedules etc. good luck with it, just letting you know my experience with it was very tough. [Title]

Output: Just a warning


Input: [Date] 3 years 2 weeks ago [Body] Is doing it. They said expect the rosters Friday-ish [Title]

Output: GT


Input: [Date] 3 years 8 weeks ago [Body] stupid job, life, kids, got in the way from my checking of recruiting news! thanks, [Title]

Output: ahhh i see now


Input: [Date] 4 years 5 weeks ago [Title] Morris is still but a glimmer in the distance [Body]

Output: The smart thing to do is for Michigan to take at least 1 qb in every class.


Input: [Date] 4 years 5 weeks ago [Title] Been wondering [Body]

Output: There does seem to be "over recruiting" at some positions even when possible eventual position changes are factored in. I believe this is a strong indication that Mattison and company are not overly impressed with more than a few of the players they inherited from RR & co. The signs seem to indicate Hoke expects there will be far more attrition via transfer as the 2011 season progresses and concludes.


Input: [Date] 4 years 5 weeks ago [Title] More speculation. [Body]

Output: I read the JJHuddle thread (have a subscription) and will say that the title of that post is speculation.


Input: [Date] 4 years 5 weeks ago [Title] The number of all-start [Body]

Output: The number of all-start events a player may attend is usually regulated by the players state high school association here in the US. For example, in Ohio I believe they have a 2 allstar game limit. So I imagine what is being referred to is the limit whatever governing body Stauskas plays under places on such events.


Input: [Date] 4 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Interesting topic. [Body]

Output: Professional wrestlers... I seem to run into them all the time. I rode in an elevator with Arn Anderson and Rick Orndorff. Turns out they had the hotel rooms across the hall from me. Was enjoying dinner at Max & Ermas when some jerk bumped into my chair really hard. Turned out to be Lex Luger with his friend Sting. They were very nice. We were he only ones aside from the waitress they spoke to. They signed autographs for kids but otherwise played cards (hearts) and pretty much kept to themselves. Met the (Reich)Steiner brothers in an airport and had a great conversation with them. Sat across the aisle from Cheryl Ladd on a plane. Tried to talk to her but was all tongue tied and ended up deciding the better part of valor was to drink myself into submission as an excuse for embarassing myself. Have met several professional baseball players and found most to be pretty cool guys - Chipper Jones was perhaps my favorite. Best claim to fame was meeting and having the opportunity to speak with Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler, Joe Paterno all within about a two week period. I met Bo a handful of times after that and despite each encounter being brief, he always remembered me or at least let on he did. The most special time was with my young son in Schembechler Hall - we were just "sight seeing" and he shook our hands and made a big deal over my son.


Input: [Date] 4 years 6 weeks ago [Title] This is a perfect example [Body]

Output: The reaction posted is a perfect example of how Buckeye fans react to things. I don't believe the average Michigan fan really appreciates how over the top these people are. Having lived in Cowlumbus for 14 years I can attest to their obession with the buckeyes being religious in its passion and fervor. Next comes the spin. There is no way they can simply wish Dodson (or Strobel) well and move on. They will have to rationalize why kids, whose virtues they previously extolled, became back stabbing traitors to buckeye nation overnight. These poor kids will have their good names dragged through the mud. Their houses will be egged. Their cars will be keyed. They will catch crap at school and be booed when they retake the field this fall. I have seen it all before... smh... it is bizarre and it is sad, but it is the reality of "buckeye nation"


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] I don't like the whole retro uni movement [Body]

Output: I don't like the whole retro uni movement . Maybe that is why I don't have a specific problem with this design for Michigan's. It has Dave Brandon written all over it. It's different and therefore will get people talking about "the brand". It's controversial and therefore will get people talking about "the brand". It will sell and might sell surprisingly well with the publicity it will generate. Probably sell better after a Michigan win. My hunch is the players and younger kids will LOVE it. That said, the only sport that should entertain retro uniforms in baseball. Some of those Pirates / A's uniforms from teh 70's and 80's were really cool. The Red Sox white unis they wore recently with white caps and solid red socks up to the knees were cool. God forbid anyone ever attempts to bring back the short shorts with long white socks look of 1970's basketball.


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

Output: Wonder about the possibility of a deep pocketed booster paying Pryor, say $100,000.00, to skip his senior season? He cannot be compelled to speak with the NCAA investigators now that he is no longer in school. I am not saying this has happened.


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Had offers from several Big 10 schools [Body]


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] He held a workout [Body]

Output: He held a workout in May. Coaches from several colleges, including Michigan, were in attendance. I would have taken O'Connor over the other area product Maty Mauk in a heartbeat. Is this a sleep depriving loss for Michigan? Hardly. I reserve the right to re-evaluate that 3-4 years down the road . Wish him good luck, except when playing Michigan. Time to move on.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] You snooze... [Body]

Output: You snooze, you might well lose your spot in this class the way Hoke & company are recruiting.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] What's your point? [Body]

Output: What's your point.....smh ..... that OSU's f***up was greater than ours on some morality scale?


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Not where I thought this was going [Body]

Output: I figured you were going to speculate about Dantonio's history with Ohio State and if what is going on in the buckeye state was happening when he was there might it might be going on at MSU now. I'm not sure the impact on recruiting short term. I mean, there will be some for sure, but I think long term the impact could be significant. If the NCAA were to slap OSU with sanctions similar to what USC got - specificially a recduction and limitation of scholarships it could open Ohio up to a lot of programs. The state is already heavily recruited but even more top kids could leave for places like Michigan, Penn State, Notre Dame not to mention other Big 10 schools, WVU. The real danger is SEC schools getting a foothold and siphoning off top tier talent out of Ohio. That would not only hurt the buckeyes but Michigan as well not to mention the Big 10 in general.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] He was given a choice [Body]

Output: He was given a choice, resign on his own or be fired.


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Give it a rest already. If [Body]

Output: Give it a rest already. If you seek the truth, then yes, Rich Rodriguez committed NCAA violations that tarnished Michigan football's image. Is that what you want to hear Carr say? I have no problem stating that. It is the plain and simple truth. Let me ask you this, if Bo were still alive what do you think his response to that question would have been?


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Title] buddhafrog sums it up well [Body]

Output: That was a good post. Short and to the point. And ohhhh sooooo sweeeet!


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] I am biased here [Body]

Output: O'Connor is the guy I want to see in Maize and Blue. What might help him is that he is a helluva kicker besides being an outstanding QB


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Good post. [Body]

Output: I basically agree. However, I do feel that RR remains a part of the Michigan program and will forever. It is painfully obvious that some will continue to wistfully dwell on the promise they saw during the RR era and truth be know, that's okay. The focus does need to shift to the current coaching staff and the future of the program. That transition has begun, but there isn't an on / off switch that can flipped. Grieiving is a process that must be allowed to run its course. A good season this fall would help. A great season would be even more helpful in helping people move on. But RR should not be forgotten, imo.


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Always like Kiper [Body]

Output: Always liked Kiper and found McShay to be an annoying foil at best. I think McShay has picked up his game and now offers an informed counter opinion to Kiper - the two of them together "works" now. Mock drafts are fun. The key is to not take them too seriously. The best anyone can do is make an educated guess the overwhelming majority of the time. The best prognasticators might get the top 3-5 selections correct any given year.


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] I see you are in agreement [Body]

Output: I see you are in agreement with RR's attitude on this. I respect that. Don't agree with it, but are entitled to your opinion.


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Just being realistic. [Body]

Output: 1) Hoke wants to play "man ball" or power football and this roster has been built for the spread. 2) Depth along both lines is very thin. A significant injury or two in either of these units, but especially the DL, would be disasterous. And unfortunately injuries are common in football. 3) We were 7-6 last season and our best win was probably over UConn. Looking at the 2011 schedule I believe we should win 7 with a couple of games being toss ups and probably 3 losses minimum. I would take 8-4 going into the bowl game. A good season, but not a great one.


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] You raise a good point [Body]

Output: I for one am not epecting a great season from Michigan football in 2011. There exists a belief that had Michigan fielded even a medicore defense to go with last season's offense that the team might have contended. Now that Mattison is back and a defensive minded head coach is in place there seems to be an expectation that Michigan is back. Ha! What we saw in the spring game was very much a work in progress. I anticipate a winning season next fall but not a great season. This team will continue to struggle until the roster is rebuilt. BTW, rebuilding the roster is the primary reason I was skeptical of the RR hire and yet pulled so hard for him to succeed. For if RR washed out, I knew it would mean another roster makeover and perpetuate the "rebuilding" of the program. Hoke has a 6 year contract and I fully epect it to take at least 3 years to return to consistently contending for Big 10 and national honors.


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] I believe you are missing a point [Body]

Output: Playing devils advocate with your argument: If RR had come in and only lost 5 games in his first three seasons he would not have felt so threatened by what the former players represent. I believe RR felt tremendous pressure to live up to Michigan. He came in confident of his methodology and went about molding the program into his vision for it. That was to be expected and was for the most part accepted at first. RR was also naive and overconfidence, some might say arrogance, can have that impact. Most, including former players, recognized that change was needed in Michigan football. It is important to remember the change most were advocating -> Les Miles, Urban Meyer, Mike DeBord and even Brady Hoke. What BM gave us was drastic change. RR was doomed from the moment he was hired in some regards. Being the one to usher in such drastic change he was never, and I do mean never, going to be fully accepted at Michigan. Had RR and the spread enjoyed a bit more early success, had RR been able to field even a mediocre defense, the result would have been positive change in the sense that his successor could have been of his mold. That RR failed and did so on such a grand level gave Dave Brandon no choice but to move the program back towards where it was before. Will the spread ever make it's way back to Michigan? Only if Hoke fails on the same level as RR failed will there be a chance for that to happen. But leave no doubt, RR did not fail because of the spread offense. RR did not fail because of not being able to establish a healthy relationship with former players - he would have overcome that with winning seasons. RR failed because he fielded the worst defensive teams in 130+ years of Michigan football. The one thing he never embraced is one of the two things that have permeated Michigan since Bo arrived - Defense Wins Championships. The other thing, of course, is The TEAM, the TEAM, the TEAM. RR failed here too. This is really where the former players enter the picture. You might need to have been closely associated with the program to fully appreciate what I am about to write - once a member of The TEAM, always a member of The TEAM.


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Several former players [Body]

Output: Several former players I know have stated they felt the previous staff was ambivalent towards them. That RR and his staff tolerated them but never embraced them or what they consider Michigan to be. More than one stated (and I paraphrase) that they were made to feel passe by RR and his staff. It is not the "break from traditions" that was RR's mistake. No, it was the loss of continuity that permeated the program with each passing day of RR's tenure. RR's decision-making in this regard isolated his program from what is the very strength of the Michigan program. Hoke has worked hard to bring the boys back to town and not only that, he wants to integrate them into the program. He has embraced the former players in a manner RR was not interested in doing. These recruits talk about the current Michigan players and how they are genuine, humble and sincere. Pay attention because some of them also talk about seeing the former players and how they act the same way. Continuity. Tradtion, Family. These are the things resonating from Hoke's program and coaching staff. Not just Hoke, Mattison and Mallory,but the entire coaching staff. This is what is being embraced by the former players. Now, you should not interpret my comments as being anti-RR. While I do feel RR made a poor decision in not educating himself about Michigan and embracing its rich and storied history on a level he might of I also feel Michigan never embraced RR as it might have. The truth is RR is a good football coach, a good man, but a terrible fit at Michigan. If blame must be assigned for RR's failure it needs to be laid at the feet of Bill Martin (and MSC) for hiring him and placing in him an untenable position. Bill Martin should have known better and might well have. To his credit, I believe BM recognized and became caught up in the growing rift within Michigan that swirled about Lloyd Carrs management of the program, but instead of acting decisively as a leader should he allowed that coaching search to turn into a fiasco leading to the cop out hire of RR. And, yes, that is exactly what it was. However, what needs to be addressed and promoted and even revelled in is this - Michigan is being reunited under Hoke (and Brandon's) leadership. There is a positivity about the program that has been absent since the latter part of the Carr era. The energy is coming back into the program and that bodes well for all of us.


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Hour;y projected forecast. [Body]

Output: Went to weather.cpm and looked at the hourly forecast for tomorrow. At game time they were predicting 30% chance.


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Waiting on weather report [Body]

Output: We will probably wait until late tonight or early morning to judge what the weather will be. Right now the game time forecast is 30% chance of rain. That's not too bad, but I still don't care to sit out in the rain when I can watch it live on the BTN.


Input: [Date] 4 years 16 weeks ago [Title] One of my favorite Wolverines. [Body]

Output: May Peace be with you and your loved ones Vada.


Input: [Date] 4 years 16 weeks ago [Title] Exactly [Body]

Output: It is the curse of the so-called fab five. It's like they cannot help themselves.


Input: [Date] 4 years 16 weeks ago [Title] Very poor timing [Body]

Output: Driving while under the influence is simply unacceptable. I lost a niece to a drunk driver - the guy was doing over 80 mph on an exit ramp and rear ended her stopped car. Beyond making an extremely poor decision his timing was poor as well. Call out Duke / Grant Hill & co. and get yourself arrested for DUI. Geesh.... just get a frigging clue.


Input: [Date] 4 years 16 weeks ago [Title] That was a very good Michigan [Body]

Output: That was a very good Michigan team. Wayman Britt, Ricky Green, Phil Hubbard. They were unfortunate in having to go against that Indiana team that probably would have been undefeated for two consecutive years had Scotty May not broken his wrist. Good times. Fond memories.


Input: [Date] 10 hours 40 min ago [Body] It is very odd to me that very soon we will be/already are recruiting guys who were born after the 90s. BORN AFTER THE YEAR 1999! Anyway. I have no valuable insight, just thought I'd make myself feel old. [Title]

Output: It is very odd to me that


Input: [Date] 17 hours 49 min ago [Body] You've just described 99% of ESPN/DetNews/Freep content relating to college football. [Title]

Output: You've just described 99% of


Input: [Date] 1 day 14 hours ago [Body] I wouldn't want my opponents to directly be able to evaluate a potential target if I could help it. [Title]

Output: Re: not taking reps


Input: [Date] 2 days 12 hours ago [Body] You still haven't given a reason that they shouldn't exist, other than you don't like them. [Title]

Output: This is all well and good, but


Input: [Date] 2 days 15 hours ago [Body] Right. I'm not talking about recruiting in particular. Every time there is a uniform reveal video, the players go nuts. I don't really think any level-headed recruit would base his decision off of alternate uniforms. However, that wasn't the point I was trying to get across. The players on the team seem to love them. The only argument I've seen against alternate unis is that crotchety old fans don't like them. That's not a strong argument, if you ask me. [Title]

Output: Right. I'm not talking about


Input: [Date] 2 days 17 hours ago [Body] I really doubt that this will happen for a few reasons: a) The NCAA doesn't care enough to do what you're proposing. b) Alternate jerseys are a huge promotion tool and money maker (as we've seen by the number of posts on this site). c) The players who actually, you know, play the game, seem to love them. So why not let them wear them? For the record, I'm not supporting the jerseyz trend, but I do think that a draconian approach to banning them is all around pointless and unnecessary. [Title]

Output: I really doubt that this will


Input: [Date] 4 days 5 hours ago [Body] Makes total sense. Having 2 of those QBs sit the bench would be a waste. [Title]

Output: Makes total sense. Having 2


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Body] The best shows I've been to were Tool in '06 and Muse in '12. I won't claim them to be the best in 30 years, but they were pretty damn good. [Title]

Output: The best shows I've been to


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Body] The only thing that's contrived is the giant microscope the media has put on Harbaugh. Any other coach's daily tweets constantly in the headlines would look contrived, too. [Title]

Output: The only thing that's


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Body] This poll is flawed because Wisconsin is not last. God, their uniforms are ugly. [Title]

Output: This poll is flawed because


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Body] "long ass clap" [Title]

Output: "long ass clap"


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Ahh, a fellow sauce man. I fear that we are a rare breed. [Title]

Output: Ahh, a fellow sauce man. I


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Am I the only person who has no idea what is going on here? [Title]

Output: Am I the only person who has


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Why do a lot of Michigan fans staunchly support a noon kickoff, other than "tradition?" Who honestly cares if the game starts at noon or 3:30? All I care about is The Game itself. [Title]

Output: Why do a lot of Michigan fans


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Why wouldn't you? Pipkins' scholarship does absolutely nothing for this team. It'd be different if Pipkins had more eligibility left, but there is no motive here for Harbaugh to push him off the team for any reason other than health. [Title]

Output: Why wouldn't you? Pipkins'


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Whatever happened to him? I always suspected he was a troll. [Title]

Output: Whatever happened to him? I


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 3 days ago [Body] And here is where we separate who wants results and who wants to make everyone feel warm and fuzzy all the time. [Title]

Output: And here is where we separate


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 3 days ago [Body] I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's a wallaby, not a kangaroo. Source: been to Australia twice. [Title]

Output: I could be wrong, but I'm


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Body] They have at least been decent over the last ten years, which is more than we can say for all but 2, maybe 3 of those years. And it's not like we've done anything yet under Harbaugh [Title]

Output: They have at least been


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 13 hours ago [Body] I don't think anyone is saying that a less intelligent guy can't be better than a smart guy at QB. But your logic doesn't hold up when you pick Blaine Gabbert and use him as an example as why intelligence doesn't matter. I know a ton of very smart people that would make an absolutely terrible NFL QB. However, assuming all things equal except intelligence, you can't tell me you wouldn't pick the more intelligent QB every time. He is only saying that Harbaugh highly values intelligence in QB selection, which is probably a good strategy, in my opinion. [Title]

Output: I don't think anyone is


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 14 hours ago [Body] Gore is a running back, which arguably doesn't require as much intelligence. I think the point he's making is valid, but he overstepped when inferring that it applied to all players, rather than just QBs. [Title]

Output: Gore is a running back, which


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Sure, if you measure success by money made. Which was the whole problem with Brandon and his cronies. What a bunch of narcissistic assholes. [Title]

Output: Sure, if you measure success


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Shit, I don't think I listen to any artists younger than 30. Why do rappers fall off the map like that, and not other musicians? [Title]

Output: Shit, I don't think I listen


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Remember when we lost to Rutgers? God, the last few years have sucked. [Title]

Output: Remember when we lost to


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I mean, if we have to choose between football with funny looking helmets, and no football at all, I'm taking the funny looking helmets. [Title]

Output: I mean, if we have to choose


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 11 hours ago [Body] Well the site would work fine if you weren't trying to access it, ever think of that? [Title]

Output: Well the site would work fine


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I used to be a "regular" in the comments section of the ESPN Big 10 blog - there was a whole group of people there who would be on pretty much every day just hanging out, rarely talking about football. Eventually a user shows up who by her username purports to be a female Michigan fan. She also became a regular. We would talk and kind of flirt in the comments, so we became a "thing," at least in the scope of the blog. Eventually, the Manti Teo thing happened, and people started making jokes about whether or not she was actually a girl. So jokingly, I asked her, "you're not catfishing me are you?" So she sent me a private message with her twitter handle as proof that she is indeed a female. I don't have twitter, so I responded by giving her my google+ info as collateral, since I now knew who she was, and it would be unfair for me to know that and her to not know who I was, since we interacted with a bunch of fairly insane people on the internet every day. Once that happened, we both showed up in each other's gchat lists (neither of us knew that would happen), and we started chatting on there. One thing led to another, and now we are engaged! [Title]

Output: I used to be a "regular" in


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Hey, I met my fiance on the ESPN comments section. No, I'm not joking. [Title]

Output: Hey, I met my fiance on the


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Body] To which time period are you referring, when human morals were better than they are now? Things are not worse than they've ever been, please don't be ignorant of our history as a species. [Title]

Output: "Morals as a human race have sunk"


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I feel like people tend to look down on others for getting into them, especially as you get older, fair or not. So this viewpoint is refreshing. May I ask, what types of games have you tried that you couldn't get into? [Title]

Output: I feel like people tend to


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 5 days ago [Body] By the way, love the Antione "the Judge" Joubert nom de plume. Joubert and Gary "the General" Grant were my all time favorite Michigan guard combo until Tim and Trey came along a few years back. [Title]

Output: By the way, love the Antione


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Pretty sure the water just parts when he comes near. [Title]

Output: Pretty sure the water just


Input: [Date] 1 year 1 hour ago [Body] Plus he looks just like Jabrill Peppers which can't hurt. [Title]

Output: Plus he looks just like


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Body] Love that clip. Everitt really wanted to hit him but probably held back because he didn't want to give that little jock-sniffer the free publicity. [Title]

Output: Love that clip. Everitt


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Body] Won't be able to call it a fluke when Caris Levert goes in the top 10 next year. [Title]

Output: Won't be able to call it a


Input: [Date] 1 year 4 weeks ago [Body] I think we are going to have a really good defense this year. Especially the back seven. Not sure if Jabrill will win the Heisman, but maybe in another year or two. [Title]

Output: I think we are going to have


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Body] Can't comment on Justified but I loved Timothy Oliphant in Deadwood. [Title]

Output: Can't comment on Justified


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Body] Yeah, no GoT really sucks. But a couple of new shows I've been watching and am now really into are Penny Dreadful (Sunday nights) and Salem (Thursday nights). And I too am looking forward to The Leftovers and Strain based on the trailers I've seen. [Title]

Output: Yeah, no GoT really sucks.


Input: [Date] 1 year 6 weeks ago [Body] Hmmmn, interesting news but seems to contradict other recruiting.... It sounded like we were recruiting Hjalte Froholdt (who is an interior lineman) pretty hard up until he committed to Arkansas. I wonder what changed? [Title]

Output: Hmmmn, interesting news but


Input: [Date] 1 year 11 weeks ago [Body] Wow, so much negativity. I bet at least one of these guys turns into a great receiver eventually. And I bet at least one of them sees significant playing time this year, not just on special teams. I know not every recruit is going to be a stud, but I would be very surprised if all three of them turned out to be busts. As bluekoj said, there is almost nothing to go on at this point. Lets give them a chance before we just write off the entire 2013 receiver class. [Title]

Output: Wow, so much negativity. I


Input: [Date] 1 year 11 weeks ago [Body] After reading the above comments, I'm now convinced the NFL draft is the perfect Rorschach test for Michigan fans. The optimists see the silver lining and the haters see confirmation that the coaches suck. [Title]

Output: Rorschach Test


Input: [Date] 1 year 12 weeks ago [Body] I'd be really pissed if I were the security guard. He suffered a vicious attack for simply doing his job. If it were me, I'd want Jayru Campbell to receive the full wrath of the law (as a minor, not the bs where they often find some loophole to charge kids as adults), not some slap on the wrist. Counciling and anger management classes.....what a joke. [Title]

Output: I'd be really pissed if I


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Body] I have no problem holding the coaching staff accountable. But I absolutely insist that we give them a few years to rebuild first, then fire 'em if they aren't getting the job done. I'm not sure RR was the best for Michigan but I definitely don't want his replacement to be run out of town before he even has a chance to field a decent team. And I don't want to be in a 20 year cycle of rebuilding like Notre Dame. [Title]

Output: I have no problem holding the


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Body] Seems like stability to the program arrived with Hoke. I hope we actually follow through and give him a chance to rebuild the program. Otherwise we will be rebuilding for another 3-4 years if we get rid of him after this year. [Title]

Output: Seems like stability to the


Input: [Date] 1 year 15 weeks ago [Body] Yep GoT and Walking Dead are great. I also am absolutely loving the first two episodes of Turn on AMC so far. Another good one that I just watched is the first season of Black Sails (on Starz). And Vikings (History Channel) is pretty awesome too if you haven't seen that yet. I've heard some people say that The Black List is good. I liked the first few episodes but it got silly when every week they catch a new super-criminal/terrorist. I don't really like one hour self contained shows anymore. Instead I prefer the series format. And yeah, Project Free TV is the best. [Title]

Output: Yep GoT and Walking Dead are


Input: [Date] 1 year 15 weeks ago [Body] Not so fast. We're still in it. Found this on twitter: Ryan Bartow @RyanBartow 4-star Chris Clark informing ppl he's de-committed from #NorthCarolina. Plans to visit #OhioState & #Michigan next. [Title]

Output: Not so fast. We're still in


Input: [Date] 1 year 15 weeks ago [Body] I'm surprised no programs have offered to let star recruits design the team uniforms as an incentive to come to their school. Or maybe we just haven't heard about it? [Title]

Output: I'm surprised no programs


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Body] I don't have any inside info or anything, but from what I've read it sounds like Sterling Jenkins is leaning towards Penn State. [Title]

Output: I don't have any inside info


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Body] I only drink at work. My problem is that I am a workaholic. [Title]

Output: I only drink at work. My


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Body] It says the University of Michigan is 2.67 times more influential than Ohio State University, 3.43 times more influential than Michigan State University and is 2.94 times more influential than the Univerisity of Notre Dame. Clearly this must be true. [Title]

Output: It says the University of


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] Unfortunately Stidham just committed to Texas Tech. Hopefully this is just a "place-holder" commitment and he will still look around. [Title]

Output: Unfortunately Stidham just


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] Apparently someone familiar was just a year ahead of you guys... Andrew Dakich @daycheck3 · 50m We haven't won an outright Big Ten championship since 1986. I think @JustJMo was a junior in high school back then. [Title]

Output: From Twitter


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] Unfortunately, I saw a disheartening tweet from Steve Lorenz today saying he is changing his "crystal ball" pick to Penn State for Sterling Jenkins. [Title]

Output: Unfortunately, I saw a


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Body] From what I heard, Nicholson was a good athlete and had nice size for a safety, but didn't like contact. I believe Penn State passed on him for the same reason. [Title]

Output: From what I heard, Nicholson


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Body] Perhaps you guys know more about this than I do. I live many states away and have only read a little about this but from my understanding, there were never any charges filed against Gibbons because the alleged victim did not want to pursue the matter. Then many years after the alleged rape that never warranted any charges, Gibbons is suddenly expelled because of a change in University policy. So Gibbons gets thrown under the bus by the university and now his reputation is forever destroyed.....and he may not have even done anything wrong? If anyone's civil rights were violated, it was Gibbons. Or am I missing some important legal details? [Title]

Output: What About Gibbons' Civil Rights?


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Body] I don't know about that. The fans demand wins or the coaches head. Are we willing to trade our higher academic and character standards for wins on the field? LF is saying yes, loosen the standards. I'm not saying he's right, but he does sound like much of our fan base. [Title]

Output: I don't know about that. The


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Body] Don't heap too much praise on him. Everytime we get a good recruiting guy (Steve, Tom) someone comes along and snatches them up. Just kidding. Nice job BB. [Title]

Output: Shhhhh......


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Body] I had the opposite reaction. He completely embarrassed himself and will probably regret these comments when he grows up a bit. Now, instead of everyone talking about what a great corner he is, we're all talking about what a jackass he is instead. [Title]

Output: I had the opposite reaction.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Body] When I emailed my dad about this last night, his reply was classic... "Can we hire some of their players too"? [Title]

Output: My father's words


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Body] What a big effing baby. If you're so unhappy then don't go. Whaaaa I'm locked in, whaaaa! Its my career, whaaa! The ticket prices, whaaa! Jesus dude, be happy you don't have a shit job like some of us. [Title]

Output: Whaaaaaa


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 2 days ago [Body] don't sell yourself short. Your threads are much better than mine. I guess I just expected something more than an ND open thread where we refer to people as a "gamer". Also I hate it when people play school, but it is "next week's opponent". [Title]

Output: don't sell yourself short.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 2 days ago [Body] should of just entitled this thread "guy watches ND game" [Title]

Output: should of just entitled this


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Turn off your phones and enjoy a moment in your life. [Title]

Output: Turn off your phones and


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 6 days ago [Body] glad to know recruiting journalism is mostly your ability to tweet unsolicited at minors. [Title]

Output: glad to know recruiting


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 2 days ago [Body] While this is a great trade for the Tigers, it makes the Doug Fister trade look even worse in retrospect. [Title]

Output: While this is a great trade


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Doug Fister trade says hi. [Title]

Output: Doug Fister trade says hi.


Input: [Date] 1 year 1 week ago [Body] I hate to rip a sponsor, but as a habitual daily fantasy player, this isn't really a merger. It is essentially Draftstreet dying, with some of the DS staff going on to work for DKs. If any daily fantasy player wanted to be playing on DK, they would have done so already. It isn't "one great realm of... fantasy". It is essentially a loss of all of DS features, and a loss of choice for the consumer. There is even some questions about whether the merger will pass (or should have passed) antitrust review. Basically, this "merger" means: -loss of DS game types not offered by DKs, such as pick ems and H2Hs. -loss of the DS pricing algorhythm, which was considered to be one of the best (at least for baseball) -loss of DS's community chat (none offed by DKs) -players forced to use the crappy DK interface -players forced to play under rules where not all positions lock at the start of the first game, meaning you can't just spend a few minutes setting up but have to constantly check for news before every game start time. In other words, a sad day for daily fantasy sports. [Title]

Output: I hate to rip a sponsor, but


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Body] Atrocious figures. If you are going to use two shades of greys to distinguish your categories, they should never overlap like that. [Title]

Output: Atrocious figures. If you


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Body] this will go far with no content. [Title]

Output: this will go far with no


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Body] Plagarism is actually handled in house at Duke (and many other institutions). [Title]

Output: Plagarism is actually handled


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Body] Frankly, I'm neither sure that the testimony of a friend of the accused who saw them get out of a taxi is really relevent nor that Duke handled themselves correctly. [Title]

Output: Frankly, I'm neither sure


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Body] Tid bits from the local press: - The standard of guilt used in this case was "more likely than not". - The panel found the student was too drunk to give consent - The alleged victim is a freshmen more info here: http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/a-duke-senior-sues-the-university-after-being-expelled-over-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct/Content?oid=4171302 [Title]

Output: Tid bits from the local


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] Is there a point to this thread besides your passive aggressiveness? EDIT: that came off mean-spirited, so let me add this: it is great that you have taken an interest in predictive models. They are fun to examine and even more fun to build. I'd suggest that rather than posting random threads where you multiply two numbers and post a list, or other threads which seem to say "HAHA Kenpom sucks" (although not in those words) that you take the time to read about the various models and how they work. In your previous thread it looked to me that people were more attacking your concept than you. Take it and learn. SECOND EDIT: Screw it, I’ll enjoy Bolivia. This series of threads represents pretty much everything wrong with the internet. Anyone can spew whatever they want, and the result is society fails and people like AJ Mass are employed journalists. Sure, here it is just sports, but the same stuff has terrible outcomes on science (won’t get into it cause of the no politics stuff). Just because you can do basic math doesn’t mean it has any value whatsoever. Kenpom has spent years trying to perfect a predictive model that most of us wouldn’t be able to understand. He has essentially dedicated his life to the issue. But hey guys, look at this, I can take his values and then multiply by another number and get a different ranking! Oh wait, you don’t like this thread! Delete it so I can make another one where I give an N of 1 with absolutely no context. Please just stop for a second and try to learn what others have done before presenting your latest “findings”. I’m done. [Title]

Output: Is there a point to this


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] Do you really think that something like Kenpom would be so popular if it didn't already account for strength of schedule? Do you not realize that AdjO and AdjD already do this correction? Might as well just multiply each team's Kenpom by their longitude. It would be just as accurate as what you did. [Title]

Output: Do you really think that


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Body] Ace williams is still 16. Chesson blocked 3 ND players on one play. We aren't Florida. [Title]

Output: Ace williams is still


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Body] Pretty sure this consitutes bullying and we should be ashamed of ourselves. [Title]

Output: Pretty sure this consitutes


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Body] FIRE MATTISON! [Title]

Output: FIRE MATTISON!


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Body] FIRE MATTISON [Title]

Output: FIRE MATTISON


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Body] pretty sure kyle bosch burned his redshirt. Did he enroll early? [Title]

Output: pretty sure kyle bosch burned


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Body] MATTISON [Title]

Output: MATTISON


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] doesn't look young at all [Title]

Output: doesn't look young at all


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] my apologies, the "always" I recalled was indeed not about the follows but about asking them if they want to talk about recruiting afterwards. [Title]

Output: my apologies, the "always" I


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] While perhaps an honest mistake, he also tweeted Jack Beneventi to follow back each of the last two days after saying he always does it just once. Then of course perhaps it wasn't an honest mistake, as he said Beneventi was the only one not to immediately reply. [Title]

Output: While perhaps an honest


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] yes, this. In my opinion, the twitter account in question is quite embarassing. It is Brian's blog and he can do what he wants, but I'm very reluctent to continue supporting a blog (through store purchases and page hits) with such practices. [Title]

Output: yes, this. In my opinion,


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] so someone got perma banned for posting a name that had already been on the front page of this site? [Title]

Output: so someone got perma banned


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] I have to agree with this. [Title]

Output: I have to agree with this.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] "I definitely have not talked with the parent or the coach of every recruit, but to me that's only necessary if the parents or coaches deem it to be." How are you supposed to know what the parents/coaches of a recruit deem to be necessary if you never talk to them? [Title]

Output: "I definitely have not talked


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Body] could we please change this title to something factually accurate? [Title]

Output: could we please change this


Input: [Date] 8 hours 43 min ago [Title] The Cespedes trade worked out as soon as Porcello [Body]

Output: signed that contract with Boston. No way the Tigers were ever going to pay him that kind of money. It doesn't matter whether he bounces back or not, he would've been gone. Meanwhile they have Wilson and two prospects, plus better production from Cespedes this season.


Input: [Date] 23 hours 55 min ago [Title] You said the pay ban was stayed. [Body]

Output: Then contradicted yourself in a manner I found confusing.


Input: [Date] 23 hours 58 min ago [Title] relevant story [Body]


Input: [Date] 23 hours 59 min ago [Title] You've got it reversed. [Body]

Output: The injunction would have allowed payments for use of athletes' likenesses. The injunction was stayed, so the pay ban remains in place.


Input: [Date] 1 day 23 hours ago [Title] RFK [Body]

Output: I went there near the end. Felt older than it was, without any of the charm you hope for from an old stadium.


Input: [Date] 2 days 4 min ago [Title] I'll throw in a couple of recruiting updates that don't need [Body]

Output: their own thread. From Twitter. 2015 RB Jordan Stevenson to Nebraska. Will get to face Wisconsin every year. Coincidence? 2016 OL Gavin Cupp got the OSU offer he wanted. Dantonio pulling his offer didn't matter, but he is the one who would have loved the early signing period, not Cupp.


Input: [Date] 2 days 17 hours ago [Title] I doubt he was. [Body]

Output: He got mentioned early, but the interest in him seemed to fade quickly.


Input: [Date] 2 days 20 hours ago [Title] Look at what the Reds got for Cueto as a guide. [Body]

Output: Price is worth more.


Input: [Date] 2 days 21 hours ago [Title] That's highy speculative. [Body]

Output: It's a good decision, but you can't really argue that waiting until so close to the deadline to even field offers maximizes their value. You always risk the number of sellers going up and the number of buyers dropping. Hopefully, it works out.


Input: [Date] 2 days 21 hours ago [Title] If Mullen's concern is for the students, [Body]

Output: then is he in favor of 5 year guaranteed scholarships too? Has he been in favor of 4 year guaranteed scholarships, or is this just him wanting his own job to be easier? The flip side to his argument is simple. If players are eligible to play an extra year, then there will be fewer scholarships available for incoming freshmen every year. The scope of his solution doesn't fit the potentiall problem. After a few years, few recruits will need to take an academic redshirt. Students will adjust to the new standards. How many freshmen does he redshirt as it is? (Of those, how many are coming back for their fifth year?) If all, then the rule has no effect. If most, then it has a minimal effect. If none or few, then it again has a minimal effect. For the freshmen that do play, who are they taking playing time from? Is it the other freshmen that aren't ready, or from players already on the roster. In other words, just how often would one true freshman's ineligibility directly lead to burning one from someone who wasn't ready? Beyond that, how many of those freshmen would prefer not to play, given the option? Ultimately, I think it's a tiny number.


Input: [Date] 3 days 4 hours ago [Title] The change in schedule happened because of realignment. [Body]

Output: The schedules need to have 3 home/3 away versus division opponents. That wasn't possible last year without changing the rotation of some games.


Input: [Date] 3 days 4 hours ago [Title] I don't know. [Body]

Output: If Brandon ignored the OSU game, two bad things could happen. OSU uses your logic and ignores it too. Much more likely, is that the opinion of one school about a rivalry doesn't carry as much weight as both schools'. The system didn't automatically grant AD's requests, as I understood it.


Input: [Date] 3 days 4 hours ago [Title] Hackett's done a masterful job with the cards he was dealt, [Body]

Output: but those were fantastic cards. Getting Harbuagh was a coup. That he was available was pure chance. The Nike contract was great. That it was up for renewal, again pure chance. Hackett could have done just as good a job and had to settle for a very good coach, but not a spectacular hire. Say Jim Mora, Jr. Season tickets sales improve, but not dramatically. Fans wiould wait to see real improvement on the field. If we're still on the old Adidas deal for a few more years, he's left looking for ways to boost revenue and/or cut expenses. That's generally the part of the AD's job that draws the ire of fans. Lastly, he was replacing a blunderous and reviled AD. There were obvious little things available to earn goodwill. Some were even directed by Schlissel. I don't want to take away any credit. I'm very happy Hackett is our AD. Still, I think the opinions of his performance would be a lot more tentative if not for some circumstances beyond his control.


Input: [Date] 3 days 5 hours ago [Title] Overall participation in HS athletics is at an all-time high. [Body]

Output: At least as of 2013, the latest year I found statistics for nationally. I'm not sure how that relates to anecdotal evidence that football is dropping because kids are specializing in a single sport. There are a lot of variables. Football requires more players than other sports. It's more subject to getting dropped at smaller schools, which could accelerate a decline. http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/terence-p-jeffrey/football-top-sport...


Input: [Date] 3 days 7 hours ago [Title] Participation in Ohio HS football dropped nearly 20% [Body]

Output: from 2008-2012. Participation nationally is dropping at a much slower rate.


Input: [Date] 3 days 17 hours ago [Title] Yes, and where they also ignore UM-Dearborn, Mich Tech [Body]

Output: and private schools like Kalamazoo College.


Input: [Date] 3 days 22 hours ago [Title] They have been recruiting Bridges, despite his always being. [Body]

Output: considered a longshot. Remember that his spot was taken by Battle for awhile. If they felt better about their chances, probably they hold off on offering Watson. The problem is that their plan B guys aren't going to wait forever. They decided not to offer Cumberland and he comitted to Cinci. They just just went through the eval period and didn't offer Watson until it was over. He was planning to commit soon too. It is disappointing to miss out on him. We're picking up solid prospects, but not obvious game changers. That being said, you can never be certain how the roster will shake out. There's always the possibility of unexpected attrition. I don't think Michigan is completely done recruiting Bridges. He can still schedule an OV, even if there isn't room for him at the time.


Input: [Date] 3 days 23 hours ago [Title] Indiana was the favorite until the moment Michigan offered. [Body]

Output: Then it was all over. I know the feeling, but can't feel the least bit sorry for them.


Input: [Date] 3 days 23 hours ago [Title] No, Bridges does not have an offer. [Body]

Output: He canceled every planned trip here. Honestly, I don't think he's ever had any interest. He only talks about us because we're the other in-state school. It's great that he has nice things to say, but the coaches must surely have a good idea of his level of interest.


Input: [Date] 3 days 23 hours ago [Title] Bridges is/was a pipe dream. [Body]

Output: He mentions Michigan, but has never even set foot on campus. His family lives an hour away and he's made multiple trips to MSU. That's a strong indication that he has no interest in coming here.


Input: [Date] 3 days 23 hours ago [Title] That may be closer to the truth. As I recall, Webb didn't [Body]

Output: exactly endorse that report, but passed it along fwiw. In any case, Nauta has interest and is planning an OV.


Input: [Date] 4 days 1 hour ago [Title] How is any of that the least bit relevant? [Body]


Input: [Date] 4 days 1 hour ago [Title] Quite recently Sam Webb quoted one of Scout's southern [Body]

Output: analysts. The gist of his report was that Nauta would end up at FSU or Michigan, with a real chance for either.


Input: [Date] 4 days 2 hours ago [Title] I don't like either, but the white is a lot better. [Body]

Output: The all maize doesn't make me think of Michigan. The helmet is kind of lost. At least it stands out with the white tops.


Input: [Date] 4 days 2 hours ago [Title] Why are you so sure about that? [Body]

Output: Harbaugh is well known for using players on both sides of the ball. Why not use it as a recruiting pitch, especially as you're doing it again? I recall several recruits mentioning that possibility.


Input: [Date] 4 days 6 hours ago [Title] It was even worse. Williams cut off the other driver. [Body]

Output: He pulled his gun because the guy honked at him.


Input: [Date] 4 days 6 hours ago [Title] You should have left out your second sentence. [Body]

Output: Otherwise, I agree.


Input: [Date] 4 days 7 hours ago [Title] You're mixing up Caleb and Xavier Kelly. [Body]

Output: Caleb visited campus in March. Nobody we're recruiting has yet taken an official visit with player hosts. IMO, it's a good thing Kelly knows that much about our team. It shows a level of interest beyond what one might expect from a CA kid.


Input: [Date] 4 days 16 hours ago [Title] Jedd Fisch played tennis in HS, not football. [Body]


Input: [Date] 4 days 17 hours ago [Title] Corley has been thought to be leaning towards MSU [Body]

Output: with OSU as his second choice. But you'd rsther hsve him, because he understands the rivalry? I recommend following Brandon's advice.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 2 days ago [Title] don't sell yourself short. [Body]

Output: don't sell yourself short. Your threads are much better than mine. I guess I just expected something more than an ND open thread where we refer to people as a "gamer". Also I hate it when people play school, but it is "next week's opponent".


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 2 days ago [Title] should of just entitled this [Body]

Output: should of just entitled this thread "guy watches ND game"


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Turn off your phones and [Body]

Output: Turn off your phones and enjoy a moment in your life.


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 6 days ago [Title] glad to know recruiting [Body]

Output: glad to know recruiting journalism is mostly your ability to tweet unsolicited at minors.


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 2 days ago [Title] While this is a great trade [Body]

Output: While this is a great trade for the Tigers, it makes the Doug Fister trade look even worse in retrospect.


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Doug Fister trade says hi. [Body]

Output: Doug Fister trade says hi.


Input: [Date] 1 year 1 week ago [Title] I hate to rip a sponsor, but [Body]

Output: I hate to rip a sponsor, but as a habitual daily fantasy player, this isn't really a merger. It is essentially Draftstreet dying, with some of the DS staff going on to work for DKs. If any daily fantasy player wanted to be playing on DK, they would have done so already. It isn't "one great realm of... fantasy". It is essentially a loss of all of DS features, and a loss of choice for the consumer. There is even some questions about whether the merger will pass (or should have passed) antitrust review. Basically, this "merger" means: -loss of DS game types not offered by DKs, such as pick ems and H2Hs. -loss of the DS pricing algorhythm, which was considered to be one of the best (at least for baseball) -loss of DS's community chat (none offed by DKs) -players forced to use the crappy DK interface -players forced to play under rules where not all positions lock at the start of the first game, meaning you can't just spend a few minutes setting up but have to constantly check for news before every game start time. In other words, a sad day for daily fantasy sports.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] Atrocious figures. If you [Body]

Output: Atrocious figures. If you are going to use two shades of greys to distinguish your categories, they should never overlap like that.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] this will go far with no [Body]

Output: this will go far with no content.


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Title] Plagarism is actually handled [Body]

Output: Plagarism is actually handled in house at Duke (and many other institutions).


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Title] Frankly, I'm neither sure [Body]

Output: Frankly, I'm neither sure that the testimony of a friend of the accused who saw them get out of a taxi is really relevent nor that Duke handled themselves correctly.


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Title] Tid bits from the local [Body]

Output: Tid bits from the local press: - The standard of guilt used in this case was "more likely than not". - The panel found the student was too drunk to give consent - The alleged victim is a freshmen more info here: http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/a-duke-senior-sues-the-university-after-being-expelled-over-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct/Content?oid=4171302


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] Is there a point to this [Body]

Output: Is there a point to this thread besides your passive aggressiveness? EDIT: that came off mean-spirited, so let me add this: it is great that you have taken an interest in predictive models. They are fun to examine and even more fun to build. I'd suggest that rather than posting random threads where you multiply two numbers and post a list, or other threads which seem to say "HAHA Kenpom sucks" (although not in those words) that you take the time to read about the various models and how they work. In your previous thread it looked to me that people were more attacking your concept than you. Take it and learn. SECOND EDIT: Screw it, I’ll enjoy Bolivia. This series of threads represents pretty much everything wrong with the internet. Anyone can spew whatever they want, and the result is society fails and people like AJ Mass are employed journalists. Sure, here it is just sports, but the same stuff has terrible outcomes on science (won’t get into it cause of the no politics stuff). Just because you can do basic math doesn’t mean it has any value whatsoever. Kenpom has spent years trying to perfect a predictive model that most of us wouldn’t be able to understand. He has essentially dedicated his life to the issue. But hey guys, look at this, I can take his values and then multiply by another number and get a different ranking! Oh wait, you don’t like this thread! Delete it so I can make another one where I give an N of 1 with absolutely no context. Please just stop for a second and try to learn what others have done before presenting your latest “findings”. I’m done.


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] Do you really think that [Body]

Output: Do you really think that something like Kenpom would be so popular if it didn't already account for strength of schedule? Do you not realize that AdjO and AdjD already do this correction? Might as well just multiply each team's Kenpom by their longitude. It would be just as accurate as what you did.


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] Ace williams is still [Body]

Output: Ace williams is still 16. Chesson blocked 3 ND players on one play. We aren't Florida.


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] Pretty sure this consitutes [Body]

Output: Pretty sure this consitutes bullying and we should be ashamed of ourselves.


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] FIRE MATTISON! [Body]

Output: FIRE MATTISON!


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] FIRE MATTISON [Body]

Output: FIRE MATTISON


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] pretty sure kyle bosch burned [Body]

Output: pretty sure kyle bosch burned his redshirt. Did he enroll early?


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] MATTISON [Body]

Output: MATTISON


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] doesn't look young at all [Body]

Output: doesn't look young at all


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] my apologies, the "always" I [Body]

Output: my apologies, the "always" I recalled was indeed not about the follows but about asking them if they want to talk about recruiting afterwards.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] While perhaps an honest [Body]

Output: While perhaps an honest mistake, he also tweeted Jack Beneventi to follow back each of the last two days after saying he always does it just once. Then of course perhaps it wasn't an honest mistake, as he said Beneventi was the only one not to immediately reply.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] yes, this. In my opinion, [Body]

Output: yes, this. In my opinion, the twitter account in question is quite embarassing. It is Brian's blog and he can do what he wants, but I'm very reluctent to continue supporting a blog (through store purchases and page hits) with such practices.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] so someone got perma banned [Body]

Output: so someone got perma banned for posting a name that had already been on the front page of this site?


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] I have to agree with this. [Body]

Output: I have to agree with this.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] "I definitely have not talked [Body]

Output: "I definitely have not talked with the parent or the coach of every recruit, but to me that's only necessary if the parents or coaches deem it to be." How are you supposed to know what the parents/coaches of a recruit deem to be necessary if you never talk to them?


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] could we please change this [Body]

Output: could we please change this title to something factually accurate?


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Since I graduated in 1990, I'd always tailgated at the "Victory Lane" Self-service car wash at the corner of Stimson and State Street.... but that just shows how long it's been since I've been to a game in person because my understanding is that place has been gone for years. [Title]

Output: It's been so long since I visited Mecca


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 11 hours ago [Body] This proposal sounds like this wonderful example of what happens when you do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6mE9Au3CwM Sorry, I'm at work and couldn't remember the embed details... but I was surprised Brian didn't include this in the writeup because it's the first thing I thought of. [Title]

Output: Feel the Freekbass


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 2 days ago [Body] that Brady Hoke leave to coach the Washington Redskins. [Title]

Output: I was thinking you were going to suggest


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 5 days ago [Body] He dropped to the late second round in my draft so I convinced myself it would be "value" to pick him... even though I didn't have much faith in him. When I got the news and texted my friend, he had but one thing to say to me: "Sparty gotta Spart" [Title]

Output: Why Did I draft this guy in my Fantasy Football draft?


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I'm old enough to have gone to the games when you could bring your own cooler in with your own refreshments. Seems to me you may have seen a few more fights in the student section back then, but overall I don't see any problem with it. There has always been people drinking in the stadium... and I've almost always been one of them! That said, I don't see it happening. [Title]

Output: Of course!


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 1 day ago [Body] ...but I never sucker punched anyone. Getting locked up for life in jail is "ruining your life". Getting kicked out Michigan for it is "learning a lesson". [Title]

Output: Pretty sure I've hit 0.11 a lot of times in my life...


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Brian Griese drunkenly pissing in the alley of a bar and throwing a chair through the window is "a mistake" Sucker punching some unaware dude and breaking his jaw is beyond "a mistake" i'm willing to have a lot of empathy for. [Title]

Output: I make distinctions in "dumb mistakes"


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 4 days ago [Body] This game gets my vote... living in Virignia, it was a great Monday to go to work. [Title]

Output: And Scott Driesbach threw the pass!


Input: [Date] 1 year 8 weeks ago [Body] And I expected Urban to "respect" us! [Title]

Output: I'm shocked!


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Body] 'Nuff said [Title]

Output: Catch like this in the fall!


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Body] Wasssssuuuuppppppp? [Title]

Output: One question...


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Body] In the first half, Consistently going with man to man on their best receiver while playing 10 to 15 yards off the line was a bit puzzling. [Title]

Output: Lockett Coverage?


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Body] If you see what they're paying for naming rights on stadiums, what would they pay for naming rights on the actual school itself? "ACME Brand's University of " or "University of , brought to you by ACME Brand" [Title]

Output: When do they move on to the "big money"


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Body] Wasn't clear to me that the context of the statement applied only to recruits, but yes... and nowdays, the sports culture is so different that I think academics is probably secondary to many (if not most) recruits. [Title]

Output: True.. depends on context


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Body] In those days, Michigan State certainly had the stronger atheletic program... but for academics, Michigan will still the "school to go to", at least in most fields. I think academics is still the driver for most students deciding the "school to go to", and it was probably even more so back then. Of course. both my parents were students in those times. [Title]

Output: "School to go to" may be overstating things a bit


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Body] to post much useful commentary, but I have always found there are plenty of people on this blog who do. Anything Brian is doing to reduce the amount of crap that one has to wade through to get to the "good" comments is something I endorse wholeheartedly. As far as the blog being "about what it feels like to be a Michigan fan", there's a lot less we can do to control that. It's been a tough year, and I suspect some portion of the noise is related to that. [Title]

Output: I have neither the time or the knowledge


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Body] At this point I'm 45 years old and well into my "high class" drinking years. In fact, I just got back from Sydney, Australia last night so I didn't start drinking until AFTER the game and after the kids were asleep: Both wines direct from the winery and held in my cellar: 2011 Robert Biale Zinfandel, Napa Valley, Black Chicken ($42) Nose of berries, oak and some waxy notes. Rustic raspberry, earth, and a load of pepper and oak on the palate. Oak layers flow into complex melange of tannins and a raspberry tang. 91 points now but this will improve when the oak calms down a bit in a couple years. 2010 Robert Biale Zinfandel, Napa Valley, Aldo's Vineyard ($75) Light red fruit and balsa nose. Black cherry and pomegranate fruit with a lot of complex brush, earth , and rustic flavors The tannins here are gentle and caressing layers. Elongated and vaguely more Bordeaux like on the finish. Not a normal full throttle Biale but I stilll like it. 90 points. Both wines were excellent but they don't assuage the pain that whatever I watched today reminded me of Michigan Football about the same as most of the football I've since 2008. We've traded in terrible defense for terrible offeense. I love the platitudes of Brady Hoke but this season seems to show the results leave something to be desired. Michigan fans may have impossible standards but we do know something about footballl and today's coaching performance indicates some serious problems. [Title]

Output: Drank a couple bottles of Robert Biale Zinfandel with my wife


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Body] to watch. Sorry for lack of anything coherent to say. [Title]

Output: Truly Painful


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] My parents went to a screening last night put on by the University of Michigan Club of NH in Concord. Billy Taylor was there and spoke after the screening... they said it was a great documentary and "you can't miss it!". Given there are few things on TV besides Michigan games that they'd say that about, I'm looking forward to it. [Title]

Output: Looking forward to it...


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Body] Thanks for posting...for those of us who can't make these kind of events (I'm in Ireland now), this is the kind of insight and information we get that we'd never find out from anywhere else... unveified voracity indeed! [Title]

Output: This kind of content is what makes MGOBLOG great


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Body] Lawrence Kasdan: [Title]

Output: 1990 - We had a good one!


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] Link in the "How can I bold stuff, insert images, embed videos, etc?" FAQ above no longer works. In trying to find it, I noticed a bunchof old articles in the forums noting it was gone... but it's still here. In my opinion, a link to the "META: Embed Refresher Course" article here would be helpful. I found an older one which ranked higher in my Google search but didn't work as it pre-dated the current software. [Title]

Output: Link to the HTML Primer doesn't work


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] Sorry, can't resist: [Title]

Output: Day Job!


Input: [Date] 2 years 13 weeks ago [Body] Too bad people can't bring in coolers with their own drinks anymore... that way the sorority girls could get drunk AT the game and be there on time. We had this back in my freshman year of 1986, but they dropped it the next year. Of course, for the following three years we still managed to get stuff in and get to the game on time... but perhaps it's somehow totally different now. [Title]

Output: Too Bad They Stopped Letting in Coolers...


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] This year's motto has to be "We Ate Subs. It was Crazy!" [Title]

Output: No way....


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] I missed the Illinois riot because I had to go to my cousin's wedding that night. My cousin and I ended up watching the game at the reception on a tiny, portable mini-television (with like a 5 inch black and white screen) and then went totally nuts when we won. We made such a scene that it's still talked about to this day by the family. We did make it to South University after the Seton Hall game. We blew off a brick of firecrackers in front of our house on East Ann street and then headed down there. For about 30 minutes it was awesome - everyone hugging, yelling "GO BLUE!" to each other, singing the Victors, and generally reveling in the Michigan spirit... then we saw some obviously out-of-town dude throw a newspaper vending machine through a store window and we got the hell out of there before the riot police came in! [Title]

Output: Fond memories of my Sr. year...


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] This model is going to have problems since you still need a broadband Internet connection... which probably comes from the cable company. So that's at least another $40-50/month before you've bought any channels... and if it's really a threat, the cable companies will change their pricing model to make Internet-only more expensive. In the end, the wire in the ground will remain important and interfere with plans to change the model. [Title]

Output: Uh... where's the Internet coming from?


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Body] I agree since I work in Cloud Computing, but when I get home I just want to turn the TV on and it works. That said, I am over 40 and already on my way to irrelevance. Brian's general point that the current business model is likely to eventually expire is accurate, I just think his timeframe is off. In addition, there's no evidence that the "content owners" won't still be the ones making money down the road. The B10/Fox enterprise can simply shift to selling the content to us directly . The downside for us who like our B10 Football is that future likely results in us paying more for it instead of having it subsidized by people who don't watch it... and the general problem for the B10 is they'll be making less money. But if everyone's making less money, the B10 having the infrastructure and ability to generate their own content will still put them in an advantage. [Title]

Output: Even techies keep the cable...


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Body] ...but we won't care when we win the game! GO BLUE! [Title]

Output: We're Getting No Credit...


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Body] The bizarre "Fear the Turtle!" motto really should have made the list here... gaining that moniker as part of the Big 10 one of the more positive things about this merger. [Title]

Output: Fear the Turtle should have been mentioned here


Input: [Date] 3 days 3 hours ago [Body] It's an Urban Meyer thing. [Title]

Output: It's an Urban Meyer thing.


Input: [Date] 5 days 17 hours ago [Body] Jingle your keys during important plays. [Title]

Output: Jingle your keys during


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] It'd be a FERPA violation if anything. [Title]

Output: It'd be a FERPA violation if


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] It would be FERPA. Athletic departments aren't covered by HIPAA. [Title]

Output: It would be FERPA. Athletic