Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Body] Part of that is I hate to break up some great Texas rivalries. You can build one helluva mid major conference out of Baylor and TCU SMU Texas Tech and Rice. Fill the bottom with UTSA maybe North Texas maybe Tulane. Historically Texas and Texas A&M refuse to go anywhere without their little buddies. [Title]

Output: Part of that is I hate to


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Body] I removed the section on relegation. These schools have long traditions against each other even if they were not competitive. I would hate to lose Indiana even for a year just for the sake of recognizing 1 or even 5 good years out of say Bowling Green. Rather I capped the conferences at 11 and left spots open for expansion. If the Big East wants to add Rutgers or the Pac Ten want to add Utah there's a mechanism, but that is their only expansion and it forces their teams to all play a 10th conference game instead of an out of conf opponent. [Title]

Output: I removed the section on


Input: [Date] 1 week 2 days ago [Body] Don't reply to the spammers. Just report them to LSAClassof2000. We are working on a system where anyone logged in to account we mark as spam is ported to our old-old-old server that runs a superslow copy of the site except with an ad service that only runs invasive ads, and there's zero virus protection, so anyone who tries spamming us ends up having their spam computers locked into 50-minute load times and a gazillion software attacks. I probably got the idea from Ernest Cline. [Title]

Output: Don't reply to the spammers.


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Body] And Bo shouldn't be over Yost unless we're taking racial prejudice into account. Leach beat OSU 4 times but every other QB on that list is a better passer. This is pretty much opinion. But yeah, Hart over Harmon and Wheatley as a 2...? [Title]

Output: And Bo shouldn't be over Yost


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Body] Ernest is friends with my brother too. I see your criticisms of Ready Player one, but I was actually sick of all the references after the midway point but then I thought the story took off, and I was impressed that he managed to actually bring the "your dream comes true" theme to a satisfying conclusion. I think the deux ex machina was self-aware; the whole point is it's a game and meant to function as one. I'm 50% through Armada and I think Cline was so disappointed by people not understanding this that he's making it too obvious (or perhaps the entire point) in this book. [Title]

Output: Ernest is friends with my


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Body] Yep. That's why I said "two quarterbacks." I've really been trying to not complicate stuff. [Title]

Output: Yep. That's why I said "two


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Body] We never really figured that out. I went with "plays as they would on your team" because I think it's more interesting to draft system guys for a system and whatnot. But here in the early rounds it's just a grab for superstars because at the end of 2014 nobody's saying "well if Hackenberg played behind Brian's offensive line..." [Title]

Output: We never really figured that


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Body] They have had him for awhile. He's a tight end. He's awful. [Title]

Output: They have had him for


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Body] But we've made that explanation like 10 times in the last few years. In fact I think I started leading off these posts with "THIS IS NOT A FANTASTY DRAFT IT'S A BIG TEN PREVIEW" last year. [Title]

Output: But we've made that


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Body] Every fan of every team makes all of these same statements about why their school is better, and totally clean too. Fact is the athletes are picking between heavens. Most campuses are beautiful. Most support staff are top notch. FBS coaches are among the top 200 in their profession. NFL talent comes out of so many schools that which coaches develop a position best has to mean less than what that individual player is made of (not that it doesn't matter, especially w/ quarterbacks). A little something extra makes a big difference because there isn't much difference between schools. As for fans, this site's existence when every other indie team site but 11 Warriors can't support even one blogging career speaks to something unique about Michigan fans' dedication. I have a hard time imagining there could ever be a Grantland for Just Clemson. Depending on what section you sit in though I'm sure you can encounter some pretty quiet old farts in Michigan Stadium. We even have a name for them: Blue hairs. [Title]

Output: Every fan of every team makes


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Body] Labels man. Ask yourself this: what do you call a guy who took money from some school then signed with Michigan anyway? Think that never happened with someone on the roster right now? Cut every "cheater" who broke an NCAA rule and there won't be many athletes left. This is why I blame the NCAA first and foremost. Whenever you find a thriving black market for something there's always a shitty someone making the regular market not work. [Title]

Output: Labels man. Ask yourself


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Body] In certain cases it's pretty clear. This is one of those cases. Clemson is one of those schools. Be mad at Michigan for not playing the same game as everyone else or be mad at the players who take liquid love over a minor preference in school choice, or be mad at the NCAA which creates all this madness. Pretending it doesn't happen is just naivety for the sake of sanctimony. [Title]

Output: In certain cases it's pretty


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 10 hours ago [Body] Come at me Coturd! Ain't nobody going to take on the SEC! [Title]

Output: Phyllis


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Its not even fan overreation any more. I cant even count on my fingers anymore how many open recievers there are and we just cant get them the ball. Gardner 2 years ago is light years ahead of what we see now. [Title]

Output: Its not even fan overreation


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] As a current Marine who has seen these vehicles in action, I'm positive they will not be used in the same capacity as in Iraq or Afghanistan. Most likely, they will be used a s show of force to break up any riots that could break and keep people in check, much like mounted police officers. If you havent been around the military, these vehicles are absoultely massive in comparision to civilian vehicles and only a couple could easily disaude a riot. With the draw down in the military look to see more MRAPs within the United States as a large surplus of vehicles were created due to government contracting. Also, look to see more MATVs across America as well, they serve the same purpose but looks like a SUV version. Its higher off the group and imo would be a better tool for a show of force given its more compact size (relative) and manueverability. [Title]

Output: Show of force


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Body] Too painful to watch...I feel like Ive seen this story every time Michigan plays a team with a pulse on the road. A higher seating in the tourney might benefit this team because they sure do struggle playing the favorite role. At least in the tourney everyone routes for the underdog. [Title]

Output: Too painful to watch...I feel


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Current 3d Battalion, 7th Marines in 29 Palms. Living the dream despite that 29 heat. Semper Fi. [Title]

Output: Happy 237th


Input: [Date] 3 years 45 weeks ago [Body] I like how he states that Rutgers will win more if they join the Big Ten. Cause I mean you know the Big East...and they win so much. Being from New Jersey I can tell you that 1) No one cares about Rutgers athletics at all and 2) No one even wants to go to Rutgers if they can avoid it. [Title]

Output: LOL


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Body] I'm fairly confident that Utah State would wish that was the case, seeing Auburn tacked on a good 45 yards from their onsides recovery. [Title]

Output: Hmmm...


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Body] The fact that all these allegations/findings already happened within a probation cycle (5 years from the basketball violations) Id be willing to bet they will get alot more than just another 5 year probation. Id say 7-8 years probation, vacated last years wins/bowl, 2 year post season ban, 25 scholorships over 5 years [Title]

Output: The fact that all these


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Body] Another way you can look at it is see how close to 3-9 we were this year. 3OT win to Ill, last min (literally) wins to Ind and ND and a 5 point eek to UMASS. Not saying that all of these could have/should have been losses, but it brings a different perspective as to how 'close to the top' we are with how 'very close to the bottom' we are. [Title]

Output: Another way you can look at


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Body] What gives people the perception that our defense will even be good next year? Our defense will still be 'young' and vast improvement is far from garrentee. In addition, whats to say that the defense even has the potential to great? There are little to no signs of it right now, just look at JT Floyd he is a RS soph this year and did pretty poorly. Whats to say the whole secondary next year wont look the same? Going from 100+ ranked D to 70s isnt going to win us 10 games let alone 8. [Title]

Output: In all honesty


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Body] the first and second pic looks alot brighter, probably just the angle though [Title]

Output: the first and second pic


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Body] its not the fact that we lost to those team but more the fact that we were totally outmatched in all 5 of our losses without a resonable shot at winning them. [Title]

Output: its not the fact that we lost


Input: [Date] 4 years 35 weeks ago [Body] If you were correct in your logic Mouton would be a very high draft pick [Title]

Output: If you were correct in your


Input: [Date] 4 years 35 weeks ago [Body] Intersting stuff especially cause of the somewhat conflicting nature of your poll. There are still a majority that say RR has not shown enough improvement in his tenure which goes against the idea of retaining him because of 'progress'. [Title]

Output: Intersting stuff especially


Input: [Date] 4 years 35 weeks ago [Body] I am a RR supporter through and through, at least for him to get a chance to play HIS team with mostly upper classmen, even though the D will still be young. I was in the RR camp until UM lost soundly to every decent team. What I think the main issue here between JH and RR is if RR gets that 4th year, will we compete for titles? Probably not. Then RR is probably gone and so is JH at that point in time. [Title]

Output: JH vs. RR


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Either you have it or you dont...1/2 of blog posters have it the other 1/2 dont [Title]

Output: Sportsmanship


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Dont know much about ratings, but are other stations like ABC and NBC booked for Conference Championship week and we somehow get stuck with FOX? [Title]

Output: Other conferences


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Well if academics was your number one priority for college, I would hope you wouldn't choose Clemson or Miami (FL) over Michigan.... Go Blue! [Title]

Output: Academics


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] I know Wisc just killed Indiana, but Purdue did hang with them for 3 quarters and lead at half. Dont think any Vegas insider would make this point spread much higher, due to the inconsistencies of Wisc. And of Michigan for that matter.... [Title]

Output: I know Wisc just killed


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Courtney Avery was ranked the #94th best CB in the class according to ESPN. Hardly well-regarded... [Title]

Output: Courtney Avery was ranked the


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Does this move also put the WAC into the FCS? [Title]

Output: Does this move also put the


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Anyone hear any updates on Byron Moore? There was an article about him couple months ago, seems like he could potentially be the biggest contributer right away for the defense. [Title]

Output: Byron Moore Jr.


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Looking at ESPN's recruiting class rankings, Clemson already has 2 WR commits (Charone Peake and Martavis Bryant) who are ranked higher than Sammy Watkins. Pending a Dallas Crawford commitment how is UM not in the lead for Watkins as well? From a pure PT standpoint, doesn't Watkins have a much better chance at being an every down receiver, being the highest ranked receiver on UM, rather than being the 3rd best at Clemson? [Title]

Output: Sammy Watkins


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Love this [Body]

Output: I haven't commented in more than a year, but I had to say something after reading this post. Alex, this post about Spike is full of great writing. For example, I loved the following: That’s it right there. That’s every suburban kid in every flyover state who rubs his hands together to keep them warm, who navigates the patches of ice in the driveway, who dribbles that ball outside, by himself, as he counts 5, 4, 3, 2… and throws the ball at the hoop as he yells 1. Spike was the unheralded recruit who managed to find his way to a major program, managed to find his way onto the floor at the freakin’ Georgia Dome, and just decided to go for it* instead of simply “managing” the game. I'm looking forward to reading more of your posts. It's writing like this that separates this blog from other sports blogs. Keep up the good work.


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] Devin gif [Body]

Output: Saddest part is how white everyone else's jerseys are.


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Not saying that at all [Body]

Output: I'm just saying this specific attempt at a joke is not funny. It's not clever either. Offensive jokes can be funny. I like offensive humor, as long it is clever.


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Jokes... [Body]

Output: are also meant to be funny. Saying the kid is going to get a tumor again and die anyway is not funny.


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Beat Michigan! [Body]

Output: The only time I will ever say this. Someone needs to make this kid a maize and blue shirt that says something like "Beat Michigan! Go Grant! M CLUB (or UM) SUPPORTS YOU!"


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Annapolis [Body]

Output: Beautiful town, and I love the campus. There is a great view of the USNA from across the Severn. There's a WWII memorial across the bridge that is pretty impressive in its own right. The view of the USNA from the memorial is stunning. Also, if you ever have a chance, try to visit during commisioning week (their graduation week). They really spruce everything up (new coats of paint, etc.), and the spring weather is usually amazing. Plus, there is a lot of excitement as the midshipmen learn what they will be doing (subs, marines, seals, etc.). As for Annapolis, there are good restaurants and some decent nightlife. I would recommend trying to get out on a boat on the Chesapeake and Severn River. There are various cruises that will take you around the area. I think I just talked myself into taking a trip out there one of these weekends while the weather is nice. With that said, Ann Arbor is better, but Annapolis is a close 2nd to me.


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Varsity [Body]

Output: That's it.


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

Output: I thought he was just supposed to throw up his hands and say, "I quit" whenever Urban offered a kid Hoke was recruiting. I guess the MSM should start giving Hoke some credit.


Input: [Date] 2 years 8 weeks ago [Title] My damn phone is too slow [Body]

Output: I like the way you think though.


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

Output: Lou and Jordan.


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

Output: Denard was injured for a good part of the season (although Nebraska might have been a win if Devin was ready). Football is still a game that is won and lost in the trenches, and Hoke's D-line and O-line recruiting has been amazing.


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] I was one of the many highly skeptical ones [Body]

Output: After Carr's last few years (minus 06) and Rich Rod, it seemed like an underwhelming hire. The first press conference sold me though. My God, that was a brilliant press conference! Everything since has kept me sold. Hoke loves Michigan. He loves the kids. He wants to win. He doesn't make excuses. He doesn't punt every time he has a 4th and inches with the lead. He isn't flashy, but I bet he commands a living room when he recruits. AND, he seems to do all of this while remaining humble. Hoke is the threat, Coach Dantonio...Hoke is the threat! Finally, he's a defensive-minded coach. I only like high scoring games when it's Michigan winning 56-7. I am part of a possibly dying breed that loves a 9-7 game, as long as it's because of great defenses and not incompetent offenses. Super psyched about Hoke's recruiting. Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] A Heisman, NC, 3 straight against Ohio, MSU interception, etc. [Body]

Output: Beat that! Seriously, please beat that (or at least lead the team to the NC). I am excited about this kid. He wants to be better than Woodson and isn't too shy to say it. Also, Hoke is the man.


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] A question [Body]

Output: Of the people posting on this thread, who rowed for Michigan? If not Michigan, where did you row? Rowing for Michigan was an amazing experience for me.


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Sam Webb [Body]

Output: Just retweeted Paramus Catholic's tweet that Peppers will attend Michigan.


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] I agree that Vails was stronger than the ECAC... [Body]

Output: ...which is why it was nice to see them rebound and perform like they did today.


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] To be fair [Body]

Output: If Michigan had varsity status and had rosters with athletes from around the country and the world like this http://www.gocrimson.com/sports/mcrew-hw/2012-13/roster-fv or this http://www.gohuskies.com/sports/m-crew/mtt/wash-m-crew-mtt.html they would be able to compete with the Olympic development level crews that the Ivies and Pac 12 schools put out on a regular basis. Also, it would be helpful if rowers didn't have to pay hundreds of dollars in dues and engage in fundraisers just to compete. As a former M rower, varsity status would be bittersweet because there is something special about the atmosphere at Michigan that would disappear, or change significantly, if they started recruiting and granted scholarships. With that said, I would still love to see it happen. As for the Dad Vail regatta this year, they were the only crew in the final that was competing the next day at the ECAC championship and they vindicated themselves by beating two teams today at ACRA that beat them at Vails. Plus, Coach Hartsuff tailors his training plan to peak at ACRA, and he clearly did his job this year. Finally, Michigan may have had faster crews in the past, but the level of competition at the club level is much stronger than it was 6 years ago. Thus, their streak is even more impressive because everyone else is getting faster by following Michigan's (and UVA's) blueprint for having a successful club program.


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] M softball fever. Catch It! [Body]

Output: Exciting game! Just hang on. Three outs away from advancing. I would love to see Coach Hutchins get one more NCAA championship.


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Steve Smith [Body]

Output: Good call!


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Tough question [Body]

Output: Harbaugh was my childhood hero. Ricky Leach is the first Michigan player whose name I knew. Elvis had the best name. Griese led the team to the NC. Brady was underrated and has proved that. Denard was the most electric, and you have to love him attending other M sporting events on a regular basis. After those six, I still enjoyed the careers of Henne, Wangler, Collins and even Navarre. The best thing about this question is the reminder that we have been pretty blessed as fans when it comes to QBs. I hope Devin Gardner is part of the discussion in a year or two. If you held a gun to my head right now, I'd go with Griese because of the 97 season and the 96 upset of OSU. If you held a gun to my head tomorrow, I might go with someone else.


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Awesome interview, Heiko [Body]

Output: Thank you for writing this. And thanks to Coach Borges for agreeing to the interview.


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Title] An explanation [Body]

Output: Each rowing team has several boats. The premier boat is the Varsity 8 (so 8 rowers, plus a coxswain who steers and motivates the crew). So most teams have a Varsity 8 and a Second Varsity 8 (sometimes called a JV8). These are the top two boats. Then they have fours (four rowers per boat). They have a first and second 4. Finally, there are the freshman boats...which are broken down the same way with the first Freshman 8 being the best. Each race is assigned a certain # of possible points for first place through last. The Varsity 8 races are worth the most points and the fours are worth less. Think of how they score swimming and track and field based on total points for multiple events. The OP didnt use the most clear language (but the OP just borrowed the horrible shorhand used in the Big Ten results pdf). Michigan winning the 0 II Varsity Fours F1 means the Michigan one the Grand Final (F1, first final), in the 2nd Varsity four event. So Michigan won that event, and is B1G champ in that event. OSU won the most points, and events, so they are the overall team B1G champ.


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Title] Some other rowing info [Body]

Output: I also was going to point out that there are only 3 teams Michigan has not beaten. Michigan men's rowing has competed with the top varsity programs for the last 10-15 years. The coaches are outstanding. They take mostly walkons who played different sports in high school, and turn them into real collegiate athletes. The team has produced three separate Olympians, one each at the last 3 Olympics. The team placed in the top 10 a few times at IRA before the varsity programs decided that they could not take losing to Michigan and a couple of the other top clubs. Michigan's varsity 8 finished in the top 10 to 12 a few times, and team finished in the top 7 or 8 a few times as well (if my memory serves me correctly). For those of you that don't know, the Varsity 8 is the premier event in rowing (and it's called the varsity 8 even at club programs), but rowing also has a team championship based on point totals for different events (kind of like swimming or track). They even had a freshman 8 finish second in the country about 10 years ago. In other words, they beat every varsity program's freshman boat at the IRA, except one. I do not know if Michigan is next in line for varsity status (although they should be in my biased opinion as a former rower). There are a lot of factors to be considered, and who knows when or if the school will add more sports. Plus, the school would have to add another women's team if men's rowing were added due to Title IX issues. Finally, for those of you who know nothing about rowing, it is the first intercolliage sport, and some of the first collegiate football games were opening acts for rowing races. I would highly recommend reading The Shell Game by Stephen Kiesling for an understanding of the history of collegiate athletics and college rowing (specifically the Harvard-Yale race). Also, Pulitzer Prize winning author David Halberstam wrote a great book called The Amateurs that follows the 84 Olymic team.


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Title] Maryland? [Body]

Output: Rutgers?


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Title] MSU and OSU fans [Body]

Output: They will vote against the winged helmet.


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Title] Biggest mistake [Body]

Output: Since Grant Irons. Seriously though, good luck to him. Can't trash talk the brother of a Wolverine. He went where his heart is, and that's what it's all about.


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Title] Enjoyed it [Body]

Output: I am a sucker for anything A2 though.


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Title] Conspiracy theory [Body]

Output: That schedule makes it seem like Mr. Brandon knew this was coming.


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Title] I agree [Body]

Output: I previously have advocated Brandon pulling the same move on them before this year's game because of the bush league stunt they pulled last year. Pay them whatever penalty there is for cancelling the game. I'm sure a marquee home game would make up for it.


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Body] OK, my count was off. I will admit I didn't know what to do with the 3 ties no loss season. But Michigan stil has half as many 2 or fewer loss seasons than Ohio State. In fact, OSU has 8 one or fewer loss seasons (or 7 if you take out Tressle's vacated season) while Michigan has 2. My point was simply that OSU found a way to win a couple of more games pretty consistently over this period. Is it some definitive statistic? No. But significantly more 1 or no loss seasons means more great seasons and it feels like Michigan just hasn't been able to consistently accomplish that. [Title]

Output: point still stands


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Body] (if it ever does- yes, that is depressing). Mchigan has a history at this point of losing three games or more. Since 1990 Michigan has had seasons with two or fewer loses four times. Ohio State has done it 13 times! With three or four undefeated regular seasons and a national title game. Michigan has one undefeated season and a shared title. Michigan State has won 11 games three out of four years. This is what worries me about Michigan football. We need to get out of that rut (3-5 losses) before worrying about being a national contender. But as Brian notes above, competing for Big Ten titles more than likely means a national contender in the East. [Title]

Output: I wonder when the leap occurs


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Body] Thanks for the lunchtime entertainment. I have to laugh about college football or I might remember what happened this season and start crying. [Title]

Output: I chuckled outl oud more than once


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Body] means a long road to be able to post. Man, can't believe I have been reading this blog for over five years and can't manage more than 17 points ... [Title]

Output: Long time lurker without much commenting


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Body] Ever thought about breaking this up into segments and posting one a day? Easier to listen to and more pageviews for the advertisers ... [Title]

Output: Just a thought


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Body] I am totally with Brian on the emotions of this game. If we beat Penn State, Iowa and maybe Nebraska this game feels different. A great game after that season is both inexplicable and maddening. Winning was the only way that game felt good, IMO. But the even bigger picture is what really makes me depressed and even angry. Michigan has not won a truly big game or pulled the massive upset outside of Notre Dame in a decade or more. How many close games has Ohio State won? How many times have they upset us or pulled the big road win? The 11w writer was right about this game: stealing wins on the road is huge and we just don't manage to pull it off while OSU has. Living in Columbus makes this a nightmare for me as I have to have it thrown in my face practically every single day. But the record speaks for itself. In that context this was an opportunity of a lifetime and we blew it. Was it exciting and incredible while it lasted? Yes, but at the end of the day it is just another loss in a long series of losses. Two wins in thirteen tries! On top of that, since 1990 Michigan has had seasons with two or fewer loses four times. Ohio State has done it 13 times! With three or four undefeated regular seasons and a national title game. Michigan has one undefeated season and a shared title. John Cooper couldn't beat Michigan but he beat everyone else with some regularity. Tressel and Meyer had added beating Michigan to that recipe. If this does not depress you I don't know what to say. Does that mean I have no hope for the future? No, I think the young talent on this team has a great deal of potential but you have to be naive to believe that Michigan is going to be an elite team without some consistent proof on the field. They have been a 3-5 loss team with the occasional two loss team thrown in since the early 90s. [Title]

Output: The past has a huge impact on my reaction


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Body] I don't agree with the call to go for it. At home I say you play for OT when anything can happen instead of risking everything on one play. But I understand why Hoke did it and wished we would have pulled off the upset of the ages. To come so close and lose is a bitter pill. What is so frustrating is that it seems for the last ten years, Ohio State finds ways to win games like this and we find ways to lose. They win ugly, When was the last time Michigan actually pulled off the big upset? Feels like forever. [Title]

Output: Great game, still sucks


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Body] I get the anger I really do. It has been maddening to watch this offense implode and become a laughing stock incapable of winning a game that is practically handed to them (Iowa, Penn State) or get manhanled and not respond (MSU, Nebraska). The defense has played their hearts out even as they eventually give up the game late. But this nuke the coaches from orbit and start over mindset is more madness. Continuity in coaching and players is critical in football. An offense has to become second nature, players have to gel, repition breeds success, etc. i am not syaing Borges is the answer on offense or I would be upset if we brought in someone new but we can't clean house. Just a few plays and a few games can change a seson very easily. Especially when you are talking sophmores in college. This year we just haven't found a way to make those plays. Missed field goals against Penn State ruined a nice second half. Today a number of dropped passes killed drives and momentum (Funchess in particular). Things just are not clicking. Everybody is talking about how Michigan State is in better shape than we are but have you forgotten last year? They lost a bunch of close games. Andin 2009 they lost 7 games. They have built a tought defense and found their offense. They used to have a reputation of not being able to win close games but this year they have been solid. Yes, the offense looks lost but an inability to block, a lack of identity and critical dropped passes will do that to you. There is no silver bullet that will magically make this team a contender. It will take time and development. Firing Hoke and starting over would be a disaster. We need to make some changes but wholesale change because the season went south is not the answer. [Title]

Output: I get the anger but


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Body] Um, yeah, bit of an understatement, no? Given past performance, etc. Perhaps it is ridiculous optimism but it has felt like Michigan is often just a few plays short of getting on track but just can't seem to make those plays. A dropped pass, a bad read of inaccurate pass, a missed assignment, not holding a block for half a minute longer, all these things keep the team from getting first downs or splash plays and destroys an rhythm. I wonder if the win last week and the success in OT could carry over and we could see some actually real live offense. Another ugly performance heading into The Game would be so depressing. [Title]

Output: "you'll all likely be angry at several points on Saturday"


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Body] I was looking for something along these lines. Less Argh, Borges an idiot and more here is something we could do that is not a huge change but would work marginally better and that could add up to an offense that moves the ball more consistently. I agree that this spread them out more as a way to back off the pressure could work. I remember when on one of the Steelers Super Bowl runs they couldn't run the ball until they had success with passing early on. Against both the Colts and Broncos they came out passing more agressively against stacked fronts and then were able to go to more ball control offense with a lead and the defense backed off. The Steelers have never had a great offensive line but try to find ways to make it work and hope the line can gel at some point. Obviously, Gardner isn't neccesarily Ben Roethlisberger but since I am a fan of both teams the similarities struck me. [Title]

Output: Thanks, useful


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Body] That's a clown question, bro ... [but I will admit it has crossed my mind a time or two ...] [Title]

Output: "why are you the dumbest dumbass in the history of dumbasses?"


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Body] This is really what I would like to see from the X and O folks (not me). What tyype of plays do you think would work and how can Hoke/Borges keep making progress on the offense they want to run while still winning games. My gut sense is that Brian and Space are both right to some degree. This is an execution and preparation problem but it is also play calling stubborness that is costing Michigan games this year. The eyeball test tells you that these runs have no chance of success. They are just running into bodies behind the line. So with a o-line that can't block and has serious confidence issues, a QB that has been abused for weeks, how can we move the football. Is it West Coast style quick hitting dink and dunk with some constraint plays that offer the opportunity for chunk gains? Is it some spread elements? A hurry up pass heavy style that gets the defense off rythym? If this has been posted elsewhere I would love to see it. [Title]

Output: What can we do in the short term to win games?


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Body] if incredibly depressing post. It is hard to acknowledge that we are still digging out of a hole. Would love to see an x and O breakdown of the kind of offense we should be running give our current players. [Title]

Output: Very useful


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Body] I am not sure how you can have confidence in anyone at this point. It is one thing to get beat it is another to look absolutely clueless and lost at home for a critical conference game. I have not been on the fire Borges train but that game was attrocious. Key turnover and two runs for lost yards? That is just like giving up. And they just kept doing it over and over. Madness. Yes, the oline is a dumpster fire but a creative coach has to find a way to use the talent he has effectively. It is not like Nebraska is Alabama. As Ace notes, one drive of creativity and then hang on and hope not to lose? How can you possibly pick this team to win any of the game left? And then what? I am wondering just where the bottoum is at this point. [Title]

Output: losing confidence


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Body] I am not a big basketball fan. I grew up watch Michigan football and that is the strongest conenctionf for me. I didn't live in AA nor did any of my family go to UM. It was just a cultural aspect I picked up before I even realized it. I watch Michigan football and hated Ohio State. By a weird twist of fate I ended up living and working in Columbus, Ohio. I have now stocked and nursed my hatred of OSU into a fine sharp point. And with all of the ups and downs of football have developed a somewhat tragic sense of life when it comes to sports. And so I was afraid to start carrying about Mcihigan basketball again (I got caught up in the Fab Five frensy while in college and paid the psychic cost when that all unraveled). I followed the teams (mostly through this blog) and the last couple of years slowly began to increase my interest. Last year, I started to actually watch the games. This year I got sucked in. I started watching the games from the start and found myselfing reallying caring about the team again. As I watched heartbreaking losses to Ohio State, Indiana, Wisconsin, etc. I thought "what have I gotten myself into?" It isn't like I need more sports heartbreak, right? But I wasn't going to be one of those fans who abandones the team once they struggle and so I kept watching. And man did the tournament pay off that committment. It felt so good to see everything come together and see the players not only make big plays but seem to really have fun and play as a team. It felt like they were able to shake off the demons and bad bounces of earlier in the year and just play at a higher level. The first half last night felt like that trajectory would continue. But then Hancock began to rain down threes and my gut began to clench and suddenly it was more like a heavyweight fight - less joy, more determination. And in the end Michigan just didn't quite have enough to get past an incredibly determined and focused Louisville team. In the end I felt not anger but frustration a sense that those players were so close to an incredible opportunity only to fall just short. I wished all that joy could have continued in one last improbable victory. As Brian notes, I wished somehow I could reduce the misery they felt. And of course, lving in Columbus I had to deal with the jerks on FB and Twitter and everywhere else savoring the loss and the misery. But as my duaghter (age 8) said to me this morning as we were discussing it in the car, Michigan is clearly a program to be reckoned with again. And I think that takes a little of the sting of the loss away somehow. Michigan feels back somehow. Maybe I am a bandwagon fan compared to all of you longtime fans but it feels good to committ to a team and feel good about where they are and where they are headed. [Title]

Output: Surprisingly less angry about this game


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Having been involved in blogging, both personally and professionally, I know how hard it can be even when you love your subject. Your unique health situation adds another wrinkle. I appreciate what you do and the passion you bring to it. Thanks for bringing the joys, and disappontments, of this season to me through your writing. Best of luck finding the right balance moving forward. [Title]

Output: Thanks for the insight into your world


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Body] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb_qHP7VaZE [Title]

Output: This thread reminds me of this


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Body] Take away the big Roundtree and Robinson plays and Michigan has like 137 yards in first half. I think it is a little over-the-top to just blame Borges for loss because of poor play calling in the second half. Yes, I think running up the middle was foolish and I wish there was more creative use of Denard and Devin. But the difference to me was turnovers and Carlos Hyde. Hyde allowed Ohio State to grind out yards. Michigan had no answer. Michigan had the opportunity to win and didn't make the plays when they needed to. The only difference between this game and Northwestern is a miracle throw. [Title]

Output: Two plays inflated offense in first half


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Body] Sorry to have missed it. I am not an alum so probably why I didn't hear about it. [Title]

Output: Thanks


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Body] If so, that sucks that I missed him. Ironically, I talked with Michael Rosenberg when his book came out. [Title]

Output: Was Bacon in Columbus for a book signing?


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Body] It would be more interesting to see how Michigan compares across a longer period of time. Was there quanatative decline at the end of Carr with 2008 being destruction and now clear rebuilding back to the average UM #s and beyond? Be interesting to see what the typical range for the team has been the last ten years. Easy to request others do more work ... [Title]

Output: Agree about long term trends


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Body] I live in Columbus and it gets old after a while. Most people are not real jerks about it but the overall assumption is that everyone is a Buckeye fan; plus you get lots of dirty looks when Michigan is doing well and lots of jokes when they are down (I have lived here during both Cooper and Sweater Vest). You really can't get away from it as it is on TV, radio, stores, work, even at church the pastor will mention the game (Chris Spielman and John Copper both attend my church). I will forget I have on my UM hat and when the guy at the drive-thru says he won't serve me with that hat on and starts laughing it often takes me a moment to figure it out. My mom came to visit close to The Game one year, however, and people were giving her crap all over town so she changed. I told her you can't let them win but she didn't think it was worth the hassle. Of course, my wife's family all went to Michigan State so I have to take crap from them now too ... [Title]

Output: Behind Enemy Lines in Columbus


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Body] What about Cliff Stoudt? [Title]

Output: What about Cliff Stoudt?


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Body] Having Michigan fans write and debate what happened and what they think it means is too much? If this is to be a true community where fans interact - in addition to reading Brian's unique perspective - then people will have to deal with comments, diaries, and board posts. I don't think it has descended into site destroying chaos and anger today. [Title]

Output: I don't understand the complaint


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Body] If tl;dr means "too long didn't read" then how exactly do you know it isn't diary worthy? Do you get extra points for using internet slang even if it is nonsensical? Sorry it wasn't up to your obviously high standards ... [Title]

Output: huh?


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Body] that Ohio State was trying not lose from the start (once we gave them a TD and missed a FG). I am not saying the D didn't play better because they did. But if OSU has to win that game - rather than watching us lose it - I think things would have been different. Maybe we win, maybe we don't, but it wouldn't have been the same game. [Title]

Output: Also keep in mind


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Body] I am shouting for joy instead of spending the weekend explaining to my kids why it is wrong to say bad words and why they shouldn't be repeating them all day (like happened for Purdue and when the Bengals swept the Steelers last Sunday). A win tomorrow would make my year (yes, it has been one of those years for me). Winning and losing can be a close thing. If everything comes together Saturday who knows what can happen. [Title]

Output: Here is hoping


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] I bear the burden of being a Michigan fan in Columbus. The Spielmans go to my church and I listen to him on the radio frequently so it feels like a death in the family somehow. Chris is a class guy and Stephanie always brightened whatever room she entered. Definitely praying for the family during what must be a very difficult time. [Title]

Output: Tragic indeed


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Weird how expectations play out. Despite the desperate need to win one more game, I just felt like Wisconsin was the better team today. For, I guess, obvious reasons Illinois and Purdue felt very different. [Title]

Output: I am actually rather calm for once


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] I think a whole lot of people already panicked. Luckily by the time I signed in things began to return to normal. [Title]

Output: A little late


Input: [Date] 1 year 9 weeks ago [Body] Replace Hockey with baseball and I agree! However, I would never begrudge someone for liking what they like. Who am I to tell someone they should only like Football and that the sports they like suck? To each their own and if being a baseball/softball fan makes you happy then I'm happy for you. I never understand people posting in the softball threads just to say the sport sucks. Just move on and let them enjoy it. [Title]

Output: Replace Hockey


Input: [Date] 1 year 14 weeks ago [Body] I'm curious, and not trying to be a dick, but I can't figure out how a Michigan fan can root for any team from Columbus? I started playing hockey about six months ago and also started watching at the same time. I have been trying to choose a team to root for and since I live in Cincinnati most of my friends urge me to follow the Jackets but I can't do it. I graduated from Michigan in '03 and just can't get myself to root for the Jackets. [Title]

Output: Columbus?


Input: [Date] 1 year 14 weeks ago [Body] I love the Walking Dead so you should watch that too but Game of Thrones is possibly the best series on television at the moment. I just started it about a month ago on Project free TV and I couldn't stop. I'm caught up to the live airings now and season 4 could be the best yet and it's only two episodes old. [Title]

Output: GoT


Input: [Date] 1 year 15 weeks ago [Body] Just one player. Chad Lindsay would really help this offensive line if he chose Michigan. [Title]

Output: Not the whole Alabama line


Input: [Date] 1 year 15 weeks ago [Body] They probably just showed them film of Amir Williams playing. [Title]

Output: Selling?


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Body] I think we should disrespect our rivals any chance we get. This just isn't funny. I commend the OP for effort but he just swung and missed this time. But I'm not one who down voted it either so maybe you are correct in that sense [Title]

Output: I disagree


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] I use J-Date! [Title]

Output: I use J-Date!


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] While this is true, there has to be something above simply having hope. I know many use the term "realist" as opposed to being negative but as a fan don't you feel you should have real expectations? Are the Pistons going to win the NBA championship this year, or any time soon for that matter? No. But we can still have hope that they will be good, instead of spouting delusions of grandeur every preseason. The majority of my friends and family are Cleveland fans so I have to deal with it constantly. Let's not forget that most of them are also delusional Buckeye fans but at least that team is good. *Sorry to any Browns/Michigan fans for that last jab but it's not completely false. And for formatting as this is from iPhone [Title]

Output: True


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] That this is the final piece to their championship. Now things will get better #allclevelandfans [Title]

Output: I'm sure


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] The term may be over used but Jordan Morgan is a wonderful representative of this great University. I am very glad that he chose to stay and complete his career as a Michigan Wolverine! Congrats to Jordan as this is well deserved [Title]

Output: Michigan Man!


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Body] Because everyone murders people [Title]

Output: Well that's implied


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Body] I'm a Knicks fan but the only reason I watch is for THJ. I can't stand Melo and I gave up all hope of them truly competing when they brought him in. I hope he holds true to his threats to leave in free agency. He's the biggest waste of talent in the NBA today. Sorry I got lost in my Carmelo hatred rant, Go Blue! [Title]

Output: This is true


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Body] Is America's pastime! [Title]

Output: That Baseball


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] 1000x [Title]

Output: This^^^^^^^


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] Cleveland drafts him and he is a huge bust! I really hate that city and I'm not real fond of Manziel either [Title]

Output: I hope


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] But I firmly believe that if you don't win your conference then you should not be able to make the playoff. Now if there were more than four teams then yes you can get in without a conference championship. People keep saying that the playoff will take away from the importance of the regular season but if you have to win your conference to get in then the regular season is as important as ever. [Title]

Output: It will never happen


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] They ain't come here to play class anyway [Title]

Output: No big deal


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Body] Did he meow like a cat? Still my favorite post game presser rant. [Title]

Output: Also


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Body] Am I too late for the posbang?? [Title]

Output: Am I too late for the


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Body] Is it possible to get the voting system on the app? I'm sure I'm not the only one that uses the app for 90+% of my mgoblog experience. [Title]

Output: App?


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Body] But isn't soccer the number one sport for concussion issues? Maybe I'm wrong but if not then that doesn't make much sense [Title]

Output: Soccer


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Body] have two commits from that school already, right? Watson and Canteen are both from Eastern Christian Academy so I would not be upset if we could pull Sills as well. Not likely but would be a nice get [Title]

Output: You realize that we


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Body] Hate just to hate. They don't like something and feel that others are dumb for liking said thing. So they have to make a point to try and make those others feel bad for liking a sport or whatever it might be. I admit I am not a fan of soccer but it's USA versus the world so of course I would root for my country. I feel the same way about the Olympics and baseball but you won't see me comment in a baseball thread about how boring the game is. To each his own and if you enjoy something then don't let the haters bring you down. Go USA!!! [Title]

Output: Some people


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Body] But I would rather see another SEC champion than an Ohio champion. [Title]

Output: Maybe it's just me


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Body] I'll always be a football first guy but hockey shooting up my list. Being a goalie certainly isn't as hard on my body. I'm getting old(er) and still enjoy the competition but I like not being sore the next day. [Title]

Output: Thanks


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Body] Just picked it up actually. Friends have been playing for years and have been asking me to join them. Played football through college and semi-pro but never any hockey. I took to it quite well actually and once I got the skating down my skill level increased very quickly. Never watched a hockey game before either but I am really enjoying it. Watched the Ohio game last night but I still don't know much about the game. I know this really has nothing to do with the topic but I'm loving hockey and this is the first time I've gotten to talk about it here. [Title]

Output: Fellow goalie here


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Body] for you and your family in this tough time. I can't imagine what you must be going through but we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I'll also hug my wife a little longer and tell her how much I love her, and I recommend everyone else do the same with their loved ones, because you never know when something will change your life forever. [Title]

Output: Thoughts and prayers...


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Body] Can't wait! [Title]

Output: 42-13 M


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Body] Try that one [Title]

Output: HE16MAN2198


Input: [Date] 1 year 49 weeks ago [Body] Maybe I overlooked it but I didn't see him mentioned in the 2010 class. Shouldn't he be the tenth "enrolled"? He is still on the team, isn't he? [Title]

Output: What about Furman?


Input: [Date] 5 days 10 hours ago [Title] I agree that we need more than 4 [Body]

Output: I think the ideal number is either 6 (with two teams on a bye the first round) or 8 teams. I don't see them expanding it any further that that. 64 teams is just plain insane.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Well, He is a good Catholic boy [Body]

Output: Well, He is a good Catholic boy


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 2 days ago [Title] No! [Body]

Output: No! We don't like him so he must be a horrible coach, an abusive/neglectful father and has a tiny penis!


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 4 days ago [Title] there should be a law where that motto [Body]

Output: Can only be spoken by Tim Allen in his home improvement voice


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I wasn't aware Oregon State [Body]

Output: had a womens football team


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 5 days ago [Title] surprised no one has said [Body]

Output: Jordan Kovacs


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 4 days ago [Title] A buddy of mine lived in an [Body]

Output: A buddy of mine lived in an apartment building with a lot of stoner tenants in college. His Wi-Fi name was DEA Enforcement Van 1. That was before they changed it to "I can hear you having sex apartment 6"


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 5 days ago [Title] nope not all of us [Body]

Output: I prefer Adidas


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 6 days ago [Title] i guess I'm the only one [Body]

Output: but I prefer Adidas, not just the color. I never understood the clamor for nike... For all the UNIFORMZ complainging they still looked better than that pro combat crap. To me it always seemed like People complained about something/things that were going to happen anyway... we were going to be bad in 2008/09/10 regardless of who our apparel contract was with, and we were going to get stupid special uniforms regardless of whether it was Adidas or Nike. As far as the UNIFORMZ go, I've always thought of Adidas as the lesser of two evils. I just feel like Adidas got the contract at the wrong time and have gotten a bad rap for it. Maybe I'm wrong, just one man's opinion. /soapbox rant


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 5 days ago [Title] 12 million page views in December [Body]

Output: 12 million page views durring It's Happening!... Harbaugh


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I actually liked Le Chiffre [Body]

Output: He certainly wasn't the best Bond villain, but doesn't belong on this list in my opinion. Seriously I doubt anyone would be smiling much if caught in his position. The only issues I see with him as a Bond villain is that he has more of an air of desperation about him. Also his intimidation factor stems from nothing about him but the organization for which he works. He's not the scary boss of a multinational criminal organization, he's a broker for one.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 5 days ago [Title] friendships died that way [Body]

Output: My parents enforced the no Oddjob rule when my brother and I would play. So I was always Trevelyan and he was Natalya or Xenia. Proximity mine matches were the shit


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I'm fully aware that the [Body]

Output: I'm fully aware that the standards are different than those within the legal system, within that policy there is room for exactly the response outlined above. Suspend the guy from university grounds and functions until such time as he's proven to be guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. You can still work within the universities standards without jumping to expulsion immediately. "Students, faculty and staff found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline up to and including termination, expulsion or other appropriate institutional sanctions; affiliates and program participants may be removed from University programs and/or prevented from returning to campus." It looks, however that in this case the student in question removed himself from the university making the argument moot with regards to this specific case. Had this been the actions of Stanford I would argue that the previously suggested response (suspend him then expell him pending a preponderance of evidence) is a far more appropriate response. Imagine a scenario wherein someone is falsely accused of rape; the standard response would be immediate expulsion without allowing due process.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 4 days ago [Title] ok, so then he gets suspended [Body]

Output: Pending a trial where he ends up being found guilty. If he was caught red handed there ought to be enough evidence to prove his guilt and he would then be expelled- but after due process. That's how this is supposed to work.


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 4 days ago [Title] saw that [Body]

Output: in his defense the book is phenomenal... probably the only good thing Rosenberg's ever written.


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 5 days ago [Title] lol wayne [Body]

Output: Is that like Rick Rofl, Jason DeRulol, or LMFAO?


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 6 days ago [Title] And the girl from 4E? [Body]

Output: And the girl from 4E?


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Der Witz ist auf Sie, Ich [Body]

Output: Der Witz ist auf Sie, Ich habe keine Freundin!


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 6 days ago [Title] The Deal is Not Done [Body]

Output: Sources are saying Oakland is still in play


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 1 day ago [Title] yeah right [Body]

Output: I'm pretty sure mistiming, poor decision making, and Rob Ninkovich were the reason for Luck's low completion percentage.


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 2 days ago [Title] "Did you just call me black? [Body]

Output: "Did you just call me black? Because the last time I checked the proper term was AFRICAN AMERICAN!" "But Turk lets me call him chocolate bear" "Who the hell is Turk!?!"


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I dont know why this is as funny to me as it is [Body]

Output: But I lost it when I saw this


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Douchtonia? [Body]

Output: Really?


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

Output: it's like heartburn but stronger, shiftier, and faster!


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 6 days ago [Title] depends... [Body]

Output: on where you set the bar for racism...


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Still need official word on Harbaugh [Body]

Output: Still need official word on Harbaugh... BREAKING NEWS: Michigan confident they got their guy after press conference... Oakland is still in play /joke...IknowitsNTHarbaugh


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I read that wrong for a second [Body]

Output: read that as Fred Jackson... almost had a heart attack


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 22 hours ago [Title] Yeah I heard them too [Body]

Output: freaking nuts. pardon the pun... or don't, f*** it!


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 3 days ago [Title] duly noted [Body]

Output: its not the first time this ducking thing has led to a misunderstanding


Input: [Date] 5 years 9 weeks ago [Body] Alabama Osu Nebraska Bsu Texas V-tech miami winsy Iowa uf okla byu usc unc pitt org st ark fsu lsu clemson oreg ariz psu s. car cincy [Title]

Output: Alabama Osu Nebraska


Input: [Date] 5 years 30 weeks ago [Body] Osu is way ahead of UM. I'm thinking like 3 or so years and it is mainly b/c of their D. [Title]

Output: Osu is way ahead of UM. I'm


Input: [Date] 5 years 32 weeks ago [Body] Not to mention the job security. [Title]

Output: Not to mention the job


Input: [Date] 5 years 32 weeks ago [Body] If I were a rb or a wr I would go to Miami; Qb I would go to Pitt or Tenn; anything on D I would go to Michigan. These teams are just a couple of players away from being great. I could be that guy. [Title]

Output: If I were a rb or a wr I


Input: [Date] 5 years 34 weeks ago [Body] Tough break [Title]

Output: Tough break


Input: [Date] 5 years 34 weeks ago [Body] It’s relatively the same except for I think wva was at home that year and pitt was only 4-7 going into that game. [Title]

Output: It’s relatively the same


Input: [Date] 5 years 34 weeks ago [Body] I don’t care who ohio state plays. I will NEVER root for them! [Title]

Output: NoSU


Input: [Date] 5 years 34 weeks ago [Body] I just hope they go through a minimum of two years below .500 too...they might not recover if that happens. [Title]

Output: I just hope they go through a


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Body] They are not athletic enough of the defensive side of the ball. They give up too many points in the paint. I felt we were coming into the season a little overrated because I think just like in football the defense will be the weakness and paint will be the equivalent of the secondary. We could use another ball handler as well. On a side note I love vongrich! [Title]

Output: They are not athletic enough


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Forcier has also played one less game so there would have been more touchdowns then. I would take a soph Forcier over a soph tp anyday [Title]

Output: Forcier has also played one


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Yep my daughter was born 2 wks before UM last victory and she's in kindergarten now and it seems like forever ago. [Title]

Output: Yep my daughter was born 2


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] I think we’ll see a play action long ball from denard this week. It should be open b/c I’m sure you’ll see 9 stack the box. [Title]

Output: I think we’ll see a play


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] My worst UM-osu moment have been the last 5...Five in a row is just too much. My favorite moment came when I was in 5th grade in 1995 against the number 2 osu buckeyes with hiesman front runner eddie george, but a guy named Tshimanga Biakabutuka from UofM stole the show with a 313 yard effort! I miss the good ol days. [Title]

Output: My worst UM-osu moment have


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] I see your pt b/c we were just a couple of plays short of 8-3, but we were also a couple of plays away from a 3-8 record as well. I would like to say it’s just our defense that is “bad,” but you are only as good as your weakest link so I have to say; yes we are as bad as our record indicates. I would love to shock the world sat though. [Title]

Output: I see your pt b/c we were


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] I would like to see miami play notre dame EDIT: Woops read the title without reading the actual post. If UM makes it, it won’t matter to me who they play. I’ll just be happy they are there. I don't want to see a mac school though. [Title]

Output: hmm


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] I think this quote is a fraud. Osu fans are just trying to get an osu team that has already secured its spot in the rose bowl something to play for seeing how “The Game” has been as much of a rivalry lately as usc vs. ucla. I don’t think he would make a guarantee this big; not as a fresh. at least. [Title]

Output: I think this quote is a


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Man that sounds like me [Title]

Output: Man that sounds like me


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Body] A Win will cause me to call all of my osu friends and brag b/c they’ve been rubbing our losing streak in for the past 6 years. A lost will just make me happy I don’t have to cry for another 200 and some odd days. [Title]

Output: win or lose


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] At first I was reluctant, but when you look at them, they’ve won their games impressively. In addition, their strength of schedule ranks at 25 which is better than texas (37) and slightly worst than Alabama (20). So if I had a say...I would rather see them over Texas, but I would also like to see cincy as well. [Title]

Output: At first I was reluctant, but


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] I was rooting for Weis on this one b/c I'm not ready for cooper...I mean Weis to go. ND got robbed. Oh well [Title]

Output: I was rooting for Weis on


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] I know! Being bowl eligable sucks! And their recruiting class sucks too! [Title]

Output: I know! Only having 3 losses


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] I just want osu to get the toughest opponent possible. They've got the b10 locked up, but I don't want them winning the rose too. [Title]

Output: I just want osu to get the


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] That made me smile, but I think this year’s osu D is better than last years [Title]

Output: That made me smile, but I


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] I’m at the stage were I can watch a game and not scream at the t.v. cause I expect to lose. I’m guessing that’s 7 right? [Title]

Output: I’m at the stage were I can


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] To be honest I think the opposing teams have us figured and we play sloppy as the game progresses. [Title]

Output: To be honest I think the


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] The one disguised as the 08 Juice Williams. I’m just hoping we can score [Title]

Output: The one disguised as the 08


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] NO It'll be close in the 1st half, (something like 10-7) but at the end of the game it will be (31-10) [Title]

Output: NO It'll be close in the


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] If he beats osu I'll be for giving RR a contact extension. Beating osu is all that I want for Christmas. Am I asking too much? [Title]

Output: If he beats osu I'll be for


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] I think it's a lack of talent, but I think both our offense and defense are very predictable. I think we should try and tweek our schemes a little next year so maybe we can suprise a few teams. [Title]

Output: I think it's a lack of


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Body] I wish I could say we could get 7 wins next year, but at ND, at PSU at OSU plus with msu and purdue getting better every week, I cannot see this team winning more than 6; not mention next years suprises (like Illi this year and Pudue and almost indi). I'm not trying to be negative, I'm just saying don't get your hopes up like I did this year thinking we were automatically going to a bowl. [Title]

Output: I wish I could say we could


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 1 day ago [Title] He's a Perfect Fit [Body]

Output: Almost fell on his face? He's a perfect fit...a Lesser athlete would've gone down!


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 14 hours ago [Title] Prison is not a joke [Body]

Output: Trust me on this - as someone that has visited his friend in about as minimum of a security prison as you can get, it's still Prison. And it's not fun, even in the least bit.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 14 hours ago [Title] No Way - Would Not Do It [Body]

Output: As someone who has a good friend and business partner that has been in Prison (White Collar, the lowest security you can find) for the past 9 months, I can strongly say that I would not do this. Watching my friend's life, marriage, financial situation and relationships (including the one with myself) be strained and sometimes ruined is not worth the chance for $20MM. Now, give me 10 FREE THROWS and you've got a different story!


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I meant.... [Body]

Output: ...."but in a classy way." That said, Dantonio wouldnt bow down to us, would attack us in any way possible, and luckily for him his results on the field backed it up. I'd like Harbaugh to bring the same intensity to our rivalry with OSU (and MSU) for that matter, and I think he does and will. We got our Mojo back.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Very Mark Dantonio-Esque [Body]

Output: But in a classy way. If Harbaugh brings to the M-OSU rivarly what Dantonio did to ours with MSU, I will be very pleased.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 6 days ago [Title] China Jerseys? [Body]

Output: I had a nice hookup on Jerseys from Korea a couple years ago - College Jerseys with the name on the back, bought a nice Jalen Rose jersey for like $30 a few years back....but the site is now down. Any chance you can share your Asian Connection?


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Brand Minor [Body]

Output: That #4 Brandon Minor Jersey that I bought in 2008 is coming in handy right about now!


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 5 hours ago [Title] RichRod = Class [Body]

Output: I actually gained a lot of appreciation or RichRod a few weeks ago. A good friend of mine who went to Arizona (but grew up in AA and is an M fan) went back to Tucson with a bunch of college buddies to see the M - Arizona Game. They honored RichRod's team and Scooby Wright at half time for their great season. Of course, the game was a blowout win for Arizona. The next day my buddy and his friends (who are non M fans) were walking around campus and ran into RichRod. They talked to him for a while and asked him how happy he was about the beating that the AZ BBall team gave Michigan the day prior...his response was something like "Yeah, it was cool to see our boys win but Michigan's coach is my boy" Liked hearing that.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Raback It [Body]

Output: The whole Raback thing started one February during the RichRod Days when RichRod was recruiting Florida hard. I believe it was 2010. There was a lot of excitment (both positive and negative) around Demar Dorsey and the type of player that RichRod was recruiting to Michigan. Most people said that we didn't have that much of a chance with Dorsey, even up until the very end - the fact that he is Denard's cousin helped, but most people expected him to stay down south and not make the treck up to Michigan. I at one point said "I have a better chance of fornicating with Megan Fox than Demar coming to Michigan" At the time, I had a brother that went to UofM who had some very good friends on the football team - he lived with three of them. Not star players, but certainly solid contributors who's names are well known to most Michigan observers. He would always give me the inside scoop - and aside from Brandon Smith being a "beast" (LOL,) most of it was true. Anyway, on the eve of commitment day, my brother's friend overheard Denard tell RichRod that his "cousin" was coming....word traveled to me, and of course I made the prophetic prediction that he would commit. Chaos ensued. It was fun to watch though and still to this day I love hearing about "Rabacking it" on this board. Unfortunately the lore of Demar Dorsey at Michigan stopped there - I would've loved to see him in a winged helmet.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Raback It [Body]

Output: I am pleased that I am still getting props on this board. Thank you.


Input: [Date] 1 year 8 weeks ago [Title] Toronto [Body]

Output: I was born and raised in Toronto but moved stateside when I was 13 - Still go back to see family 5x a year. Always wondered why Toronto didn't produce much basketball talent and have always wanted Michigan to recruit more in the Toronto area - felt it was a great fit geographically and the name recognition was there. Saw it with Amaker and Jevohn Shepard, but would've loved to see them make it more of a priority. That said, Toronto Basketball is really taking off righ now - the population is there as one of the largest cities in North America. Huge international population as well as a huge Caribbean population as well (most of the residents in Toronto of African Canadian descent are actually from the Islands.) Obviously the Raptors had something to do with it, but it's great to see it happen to my hometown. Toronto is starting to make a name for itself as one of the best basketball factories in North America. Certainly better than Detroit right now, which I used to consider one of the best per capita talent producers in North America.


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Title] I disagree with the Palace [Body]

Output: While I think it's an overall good venue for Basketball, it's not a whole tournament/weekend type place. Ford Field would be better IMO.


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Title] The Brand! [Body]

Output: The Brand, The BRAND, THE BRAND!


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Title] Yes [Body]

Output: As much as I hate Sterling's comments, and as disgusting as they were, they were made in private to a personal acquiantance. The tape was released without him knowing and surely there was malice involved in the motive for releasing the tape. Nobody is perfect and I am sure that there are many, many people associated with the NBA that have bigger skeletons in their closet than Donald Sterling. Yes, he has a history of being a racist dickbag - this is and was well known to everyone. He is the longest serving owner in the league, yet his racist dickbag-ness throughout the years did not cause any issues for Donald Stern, the media, the players and the rest of the owners. So Yes - I believe that the NBA has opened up a can of worms. The hypocrisy involved in this whole fiasco for this league is ridiculous. Everyone wants to act like a moral tough-guy when the issue is staring them right in the face, but when it's under the blanket and doesn't need to be dealt with, then nobody wants to do anything. This was merely a PR move for the NBA, nothing more. It was going to hurt the revenue and was merely a business decision.


Input: [Date] 1 year 14 weeks ago [Title] This is Ridiculous [Body]

Output: I'm the last guy to make escuses for a college scholarship athlete doing stupid things, certainly because I believe that Rules are Rules and that the scholarship and playing in the program is a privilege, not a right.....but this is ridiculous. A college kid smoked weed....and it nets a 1 year ban? The mist hypocritical organization in sports.


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Title] I expected a lot [Body]

Output: Because people told me that it was an amazing place and I HAD to go there while I was out east. I wasn't expecting Gourmet, but I was certainly expecting something on par or better than a place like 5 guys. Side by side, I think 5 guys wins hands down. I would say Halo Burger is even better.


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Title] Hunter House is OK [Body]

Output: Just don't think they differentiate themselves really from any other greasy burger joint. On a side note, I had my first "In N Out" experience last week in San Diego....not sure if it was what I ordered, but what's all the fuss about? I was thoroughly unimpressed.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] He Tested Positive for Steroids [Body]

Output: And the program caught it before the leaugue did, which allowed them to suspend him without having to dilvulge the reason. This is the only logical explanation - If it were a crime he committed, I could only see Dantonio suspending him for something serious when there's a Rose Bowl at stake. There was no documentation of any criminal matter anywhere, so it doesnt appear that a crime was committed. If Dantonio would've allowed him to play after a failed PED test, or if the league caught it, then the team and program's reputation would've been questioned. Suspending him was necessary and was the right thing to do.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] I wish him the best [Body]

Output: But count me as someone who thought that he did a poor job representing the program. I give him the benefit of the doubt because in the end he was just a kid (a big one at that,) but his maturity was lacking. Best of luck to him and hope that he is a better ambassador for the school in the NFL.


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Title] Did not expect [Body]

Output: Elijah Cunningham to look like that.


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Title] Mitch McGary [Body]

Output: I'm torn on Mitch McGary on coming out. On the one hand, he hasn't really played all that much in his career, so coming back - especially due to the stacked draft class this year, should be a good thing. He can really establish himself with a good year next year. On the other hand, he is old in terms of NBA Draftees. Additionally, if he came back next year and injured his back AGAIN - he would be really screwed. I think he has the toughest choice of all.


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Title] Embarrassed and Ashamed [Body]

Output: I am a lifelong michigan fan and graduate. Love our school and athletic programs, esp football. I always can keep my head up high through the ups and downs.... Through The Horror, 3-9, losing to Sparty etc, I could always stay positive, stick up for my school and have a rebuttal for all the shit talkers. I cannot today. I am very embarrassed and ashamed of our school, athletic director and coaches. I can't and won't argue how it happened, who knew, if he did what he was accused of etc, but I will say that it was flat out handled terribly and wrong. Bottom line. I am ashamed to call myself a Michigan fan and will absolutely have no rebuttal for anyone that criticizes the program regarding this. It is absolutely absurd and frankly makes me sick. No excuses. Sounds like the high horse just got a lot lighter with the "Michigan Man" on it.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] Valenti & Foster [Body]

Output: I will go on record as saying that I have always liked their program throughout the years. Despite Valenti being somewhat of an MSU fanboy, I felt he was always fair in his criticism and his praise when it came to MSU and UofM. He's always been good radio and entertaining to listen to. Having said that, something happened over the past 18-24 months that changed things - perhaps it's MSU's rise in football which has given him the confidence to really come out as fanboy, because he is over the top in his picking, criticism and antagonization of UofM - - to the point where it's obvious and really bad radio. He's definitely in Drew Sharp territory. I know that they do that type of stuff to get ratings, but it's "jumped the shark" in my mind - to the point that they have lost a level headed, fair and balanced listener who used to enjoy their show. It's been an obvious decline over the past couple years that has really gotten me.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] Taylor Lewan [Body]

Output: Not to temper everyone's excitement, but I specifically remember this exact same topic being asked about 12 months ago when Lewan announced he was coming back. Just playing devil's advocate here. But overall, I am happy with the move to fire Borges and hire the New OC. Although I dont know much about him, any guy that spent his last two years at Bama is fine with me.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] Thank You [Body]

Output: Sucking up I am not - I would never do that to any rival, let alone Sparty. But give credit where credit is due? Sure.....sure, our program is light years in accolades and reputation ahead of theres. But at some point you are what you put on the field - Sparty has had a nice run the past few years, and have steamrolled us several times in the process. Not much you can say against that right now.


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

Output: I am a big college football fan, but far from an insider or knowledgable football IQ guy. Having said that, I have always liked Charlie Strong very much - what little I do know about him says to me that he is an excellent hire not just for them, but for any program. Weird that they would say this, but realistically who would they be happy with? Anyone less than Saban or Lombardi would probably be viewed as a step down in their eyes. Best of luck Charlie.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] LOL @ Sparty? [Body]

Output: Look, I can't stand MSU just as much as the next guy, and certainly cannot stand their football fans, especially during this recent run of success - But can we temper the "LOL Sparty" stuff a little bit? They just completed a dream season, one that we would've killed for, and ended up a meaningless #3 other than a meaningless #2 - the difference in one spot isn't going to kill their program, I am sure of that. Attitudes like that towards Michigan State is a trait that is one major reason why many others, as well as myself, cannot stand our own fan base. Let's pat them on the back, congratulate and push forward to better times when the tables turn back in our favor.


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Title] Well played sir, well played. [Body]

Output: I actually like it.


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Title] Whatever...I'm over it. [Body]

Output: While I would still like to get and keep the toprecruits out there, I've seen more than enough top recruits flame out/turn into busts and lowly rated recruits turn into stars to not really care anymore. We're lucky enough that even in the worst case scenario, the recruits that we can attract here are much better than most programs can attain. At this point it's about getting good players that fit our system and building depth so Freshmen are Reshirted, dont hit the field until at earliest their RS Sophomore year and winning games. That's how you build programs - I hate to say it, but MSU is a great example of this. Depth at every position on the field and in turn the cream of the crop rises to the top of the depth chart.r


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] Kookaburra Wings [Body]

Output: Are absolutely Effing amazing. Best wings I've had - like them much better than anything else (non - mom/pop) available.


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Title] Love the Enthusiasm [Body]

Output: But let's concentrate on getting to campus first and doing your thing on the field and in the classroom Jabrill!


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Title] Who Ya Got? [Body]

Output: I got the meteor headed right for Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday! That's who I'm pulling for1


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Title] Bought Mine Yesterday for $95/Each [Body]

Output: Plus an extremely exorbitant (hey, they gotta make money) StubHub Fee and 4.95 download fee. It appears that I may have overpaid, but honestly I dont give a flying $uck - it'll be well worth it when we wipe the field with Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes. All you chicken little, bandwagon fans can stay home. I'm not letting this stadium be full of scarlet and grey, no matter how dissatisfied I am with the way the season has gone.


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Title] We are in the world of Knee Jerk Reactions [Body]

Output: Hoke was loved by all after his first season, now his head is on the chopping block. Give the guy two more seasons - He needs to see a recruiting cycle through. I'm not in love with what he's done on the field this year, but I like the youth that we have in the ranks and am confident they will get it together. Under the same "knee jerk" reaction, Bielien would've been gone as well - No Big Ten Championship, No Final Four, and no Trey Burke.


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Title] You Guys are All Fucking Idiots [Body]

Output: Look, I'm obviously not happy with the way our season has turned out - but all you chicken littles calling for the coaches head need to back off. It takes time to build depth and the type of team that Hoke is going to build. The "highly ranked recruits" that we all talk about are only Sophomores at best, in a sport where redshirt Sophomores at the earliest should really even see the field. Look, I'm the last person to be happy with what we're seeing - but give it time. This is a mediocre season. It's his third year, which is the toughest to suceed in for a new coach. Bielien's third season saw a 15-17 record, and at the time I remember telling my friends about how he needed to go - how'd that work out? He brought us to a Big Ten Championship the year after and then a Final Four the one after that. The team is looking solid this year and it's pretty apparent that our BBall Program is re-established. It sucks to see OSU and MSU do so well - but let's give our staff time, they will get us to a Big Ten Championship and a Rose Bowl soon enough. Heck, I remember after Mark Dantonio's third season at MSU (a 6-7 Campaign, I might add,) my MSU friends were calling for his head and saying the needed to "FIRE NARDUZZI." How'd that work out? Urban will take a step back next year - he was the recipient of a strong roster and a good schedule the past two years. Don't want to take anything away from him since he hasn't lost a game, but it is what it is. Give these guys time - we have a ton of depth returning next year. The team WILL be very good next year. 2014 and 2015 will be telling, but I fully expect to win a Big Ten Championship in one of the two, or both - and compete in both years. Let's not lose patience guys.........his best recruiting classes were his 2nd and 3rd, and they are only Freshmen and Sophomores.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] Weird Question..But here's my take [Body]

Output: Background - Royal Oak resident, sports fan, but not necessarily a huge Detroit sports fan. I'm not originally from Detroit so don't have the affinity to the home team, but have lived in the region for 10+ years so I've followed very closely. Both Cabrera and Megatron are obviously once in a lifetime talents at their sports - we may never see that type of caliber of player again in our time. Having said that, I give the nod to CJ as a stronger "Detroit Sports Icon" IF the Lions continue to make noise and Win. As good as Cabrera is, I dont get the feeling around town that he is as endeared and as appreciated as his skill set and accomplishments should warrant.....Mainly because of the language barrier. There really isn't a whole lot of marketing and star power there. As a City with a rather nominal hispanic population (as far as large cities are concerned) he doesn't really relate to the local populace on a personal level. Additionally, I feel that previous legal problems hurt his marketability and likability in this town. Just my two cents, mostly based on just being around Detroit and the general sports scene. He's a great player and certainly appreciated and cheered, but as far as a "Detroit Icon," I'm not so sure. He's definitely not the type of personality that most Detroiters can relate to. I would personally give Verlander the nod over Cabrera as the Tigers most beloved player here locally. Having said that, I feel that both Megatron and Stafford can overtake them if they can continue to put the Lions in the spotlight and in the W column.


Input: [Date] 1 year 42 weeks ago [Title] She's a smart girl and a solid reporter [Body]

Output: You guys are all morons - She has a strong future nationally in my opinion.


Input: [Date] 1 year 49 weeks ago [Title] Bryan Mone [Body]

Output: My Girflriend's younger brother is special needs and requires similar care to what is described in the article about Bryan's brother. Prior to meeting her I was rather callous and uncomfortable around those with special needs - The past few years of dating her have been very eye opening to me as a person and have change me. More importantly, however, watching someone take care of a loved one like that makes you very appreciative of them as a person and is really telling about the type of person they are. Real Talk. I will definitely be rooting for Bryan both on and off the field - he has immediately skyrocketed to one of my favorite people in this program.


Input: [Date] 2 years 3 weeks ago [Title] The Ron English [Body]

Output: Plug in the bottom 5 is wack too. Eastern is where coaches go to do - mad props to him for taking the job in the first place. They are literally in the bottom 3 d1 programs and I can see some players preferring A few d2 schools. Didn't he get bowl eligible there too? Obviously this list maker knows nothing, except that Hoke is near the top ten.


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Good thing for us [Body]

Output: that the top recruits have told to not go and chase waterfalls. We should be in good shape because they should stick to the rivers and lakes that they are used to.


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] I love RichRod [Body]

Output: This video is a perfect example of why he just was not the right fit for our program. Initially I thought he would be best served by landing down south somewhere, but it looks like AZ is going to be a good fit for him. Gotta give it to the guy, he finally found a place that embraces doing weird shit like this.


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Networking and Be Aggressive [Body]

Output: I'm a huge fan of networking and being aggressive. Dont take No for an answer - but even if it is No, keep in touch with that person and make sure to see if they have any other potential opportunities for you. You will be fine and step into a role in which you will thrive, just keep on husting hard. Best of Luck.


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Splitting Hairs [Body]

Output: Baltimore has some very, very rough parts - so does Detroit. But Baltimore does benefit a bit more from some nicer, wealthier parts as well.


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Been to both place extensively [Body]

Output: Detroit is very bad. So is Baltimore. But overally, Batlimore is nicer - it has a better downtown and the inner harbor is something Detroit doesn't even come close to matching. A lot more wealth in Baltimore, both city and metro.......and no, there are no parts of BMore that would make the Detroit slums look like Disneyland. That is laughable.


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Title] LOL [Body]

Output: I won't get into tooo much of a political argument, but it seems that from this article, "Business Insider" is similar to the Bleacher Report. A Crane with the city's skyline/river behind it? Yeah, that's Windsor...not even the same country. Strong leadership? Sorry buddy, Kilpatrick was only part of the problem - and not even a large part of it. Detroit's inept and corrupt leadership was here decades before Kilpatrick was having stripper parties. Crime is waning? Not sure where this is coming from...unless you want to look at the fact that Detroit has been bleeding population since 2003, which might account for something. Good sports teams and a Triple Crown Winner? Sounds like the #1 thing that would bring a City on it's feet. Great point, Business Insider. Don't get me wrong - I love what's going on Downtown, and I'm relatively bullish on the Metro Area - but this list is a sham, and the City of Detroit's problems are massive. They certainly aren't corrected by Justin Verlander pitching a no-no.


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] No [Body]

Output: Next Question


Input: [Date] 2 years 12 weeks ago [Title] That's more touches [Body]

Output: Than Borges got him against OSU last year. Who woulda thought he'd be dangerous with the ball in his hands.


Input: [Date] 2 years 14 weeks ago [Title] C'mon guys [Body]

Output: Lets not let this past Final Four run cloud our judgement and basically make us MSU Football fans. Izzo is and will remain one of the top 5 coaches in te country. His track record speaks for itself and his teams are consistent contenders to go deep in the tourney every year. This class is void of big names because it is small and they did indeed go all in on Parker. Say what you want, but Izzo IS going to make another serious FF run before his career is over and his team next year will most likely be a national title contender, possibly favorite if KY doesn't have something to say about it. Our program is in the rise, no doubt - but lets not act like Izzo is on a significant down trend or anything. He is getting up there and may have lost a little magic, but still a top coach who will continue to field good teams.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] Not making a prediction [Body]

Output: Just using common sense - and I certainly wouldn't thump my chest if I predicted correctly that Trey was going to the league. It's not like I'm going out on a limb. As far as signing bonuses are concerned - admittedly I don't know much about rookie NBA contracts, or NBA contracts in general. But I DO know that NBA first rounders get paid a lot of money, waay more than 99 percent of those who graduate with a UofM degree and have years and years of tenure and experience in their field. These days a bachelors degree is worth about as much as the paper it's printed on (maybe a stretch, but not a huge one) and I seriously doubt Trey's degree would be in a specialized field with high demand and pay (no disrespect to him, just using my common sense.) Unless Alro Steel saw something in Trey that they absolutely loved and wanted to make him a super well paid employee right of the bat, he wouldn't be able make a small fraction of what he would in the league. That, and that whole getting paid millions to play basketball and realize your childhood dream thing. He gone.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] He ain't staying guys [Body]

Output: He is going to the NBA. I would be absolutely shocked if he stayed. He deserves everything he gets and frankly unless he was dead set on staying 2 more years to get a degree, it would be stupid for him to stay. Even then, his signing bonus would be much, much more than he'd probably make in 20 years with his degree. Dude is gone - he did us well and he deserves to be in the league. It helps is tremendously if he goes high and succeeds.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: My shit giving level for anything OSU related is at an all time low today. Looking forward to tonight a great deal.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] Maybe I'm in the minority [Body]

Output: But I could really care less if Webber is in the stands, and I am getting annoyed by Jalen pushing the issue. I love Jalen and think he's a decent (Decent..not great) ambassador for our University, but I would prefer if the Fab Five not be a huge story tonight. I care much more about guys like Zack Novak, Stu Douglass, Manny Harris, CJ Lee etc. being in the stands than I do Webber. Either way it's about the 5+ guys on the court wearing maize tonight.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] Ask Me Next Tuesday [Body]

Output: And I will tell you for sure. Leaning towards it now.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] Feel bad for Russell, but.. [Body]

Output: We are in the Final Four. I am very happy and have watched Burke's shot 12x today. Will hate it come football season though.


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Title] 100 Percent [Body]

Output: Can I bet on this somewhere? I was would SHOCKED if he didn't win it.


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Title] Call me a scrooge, or maybe [Body]

Output: Call me a scrooge, or maybe it's because I'm not Irish, but I never really got the fascination with St. Patty's Day. The fact that I've seen some people (even established adults) actually take the day off of work to wake up early and wait in line to get trashed from Green Beer all day just blows my mind. I mean, why St. Patty's Day and not another holiday like President's Day, for example. To each his own, I guess, but I'm just not understanding the whole fascination.


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Title] Not a Fan of Any Pay Sites [Body]

Output: Personally I don't think you can get much more value from them - If you stay up to date with this site and listed to Sam Webb you should be good. I agree with the smugness - not a fan of really any paysite contributor. I was a member of Rivals during the coaching search and found that most of their info regarding the search was very wrong.


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Title] Absolutely They Would [Body]

Output: Both DeShawn and Manny would start for this team. I love this team and they are great, but are you nuts?


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

Output: Getting embarassed in Jerryworld for the whole country to see doesn't excite me either. Borges is a terrible big game coach.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] 8-4 [Body]

Output: While losing to 2/3 rivals, and watching them go undefeated, is not a good season. Sorry if I'm a downer. Am proud and always will be proud of our players and coaches, but I expect a lot more than 8-4. Am happy with what Hoke has done so far, but I think Borges' lack of knowing how to use Denard really hurt us. Held us back Big time.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Yes, I am that Guy [Body]

Output: Who was so amazed that there was a bar called "BraylonFest" that I just googled it. Well done.


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

Output: That there will be many unlucky kids in some Rio Favela that will be wearing Scarlet and Gray.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] I Agree - But We Didn't [Body]

Output: Good teams win games. Saying that they could've beaten Notre Dame, or we should have, completely ignores the fact that we could have also lost to NW & MSU. That's not the way it works - the team with the most points at the end of the game wins, bottom line.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Thanks for the Update [Body]

Output: I have recently been flabbergasted at everyone's insinuation that OSU will kill Michigan...and that has been mostly from MSU fans here in the Detroit area. Look at who we've played, and look at who they've played. Yes, you get points for winning every game on your schedule, because you can only beat who you play.....But does anyone think that OSU would've beat Alabama or ND in South Bend? Should be a great game, and hopefully the start of another 10 Year War.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Brian Kelly [Body]

Output: Is having a great year - yes. But let's not assume that "we missed out" just because it looks likely he'll play for a NC. Just because a Coach is having the typ of year he is having, doesn't necessarily mean that he is head and shoulders above everyone else. Sometimes in College Football the chips fall properly and you get lucky - it's true for every team. Sometimes they don't, and your record reflects that you are not that good, even though you might be. Look at Gene Chizik - Dude won a NC in his first year at Auburn, now he's on the chopping block. I think Kelly is a good Coach because he has a track record of winning elsewhere. You can say that for a lot of Coaches - Hoke and Dantonio included. But just because Kelly is staring down the barrell of the NC Game doesn't mean he's necessarily better than Hoke or Dantonio, for example. I think all are good Coaches, although I'm partial to Hoke - partly because he is OUR coach, but also because you can visibly see that he is a good coach from our product on the field. There are only a handful of Coaches that I would put in a class by themselves, or perhaps even only two - They are Nick Saban and Bill Snyder.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Hopefully he is Safe [Body]

Output: On another subject - Just curious as I was randonly thinking about this recently. What happened to the missing UofM student back in April/May? I forget his name (Brice Something?) and remember maybe it had something to do with him leaving on his own. Any updates on that? I understand "respect his privacy" and everything, but that was all over the news and I would like to know what happened?