Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Body] I think one other thing that makes a difference is how ESPN likes to tell everyone over and over that the SEC is the best and toughest conference. If you're an 18 yr old kid and you know that you're going to be seen by more people around the country by playing in the SEC because ESPN is going to show the majority of their games and you'll get even more face time on Sportscenter then why wouldn't you want to go there if exposure is one of the big things you're looking for. This I think helps funnel the players to the SEC more so than the other conferences as a whole, perception becomes reality. [Title]

Output: I think one other thing that


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Body] Yes Congratulations Tom and Ms. VH since she did most of the work up to this point. If only baby VH could have held out until tomorrow he would have the same bday as me. [Title]

Output: Congrats!


Input: [Date] 3 years 31 weeks ago [Body] Merry Christmas to all you guys and girls that make this site great. May you enjoy every moment of it with friends and family! [Title]

Output: Merry Christmas to all you


Input: [Date] 3 years 33 weeks ago [Body] that stadium is literally less than 10 miles from my house and the field always looks that way. during the summer they use it as a race track and they have demolition derbys and all kinds of what not there that destroys the field. but you're right, you'd think they could do a little more to make the field at least playable on. [Title]

Output: that stadium is literally


Input: [Date] 3 years 37 weeks ago [Body] bad thing is it probably will happen with how much espn and all the other press and media love them some SEC. i was pissed when alabama and lsu jumped oklahoma despite the sooners not losing or even having close games as far as i recall [Title]

Output: bad thing is it probably will


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Body] i'll take the blame for this one too, i gave up the traditional #1 jersey for a new M hoodie. it was so soft and comforting i couldn't not wear it. the question i have about that is should i have washed it first before wearing the first time, could that have made the difference. it will definately be washed before next saturday and IF i choose to wear it again an M loses, then anyone want a free hoodie? [Title]

Output: i'll take the blame for this


Input: [Date] 3 years 40 weeks ago [Body] i'm not really sure of a way that this could be of use and i'm sure most of you have seen this but it still makes me laugh. maybe you could put it somewhere in the money. [Title]

Output: i'm not really sure of a way


Input: [Date] 3 years 50 weeks ago [Body] i'm hoping for a huge dose of toussaint this year, he absolutely kills in NCAA 11 and 12 so that means he can do it for real right? Fitz has always been one i've been very excited to see what he can do with the chance [Title]

Output: Fitz


Input: [Date] 3 years 50 weeks ago [Body] i can't recall who the OP was that is responsible for this, i just saw it pop up on here a few weeks ago and saved the link. hopefully someone can claim it and get their credit. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SyWIae2ZOLxXjwxM0FFkDozBXRnq3xKyuvrh1lQBmfU?feat=directlink [Title]

Output: i can't recall who the OP was


Input: [Date] 4 years 4 weeks ago [Body] i have played the show since 09 and like you purchased a PS3 specifically for the show. i never really got into the pitching much on the previous versions because i could never truely control where the pitches went, they would be close but consistancy is what frustrated me. the meter pitching is wonderful this year, you have much more control over up, down, left and right with the ball. as others have said, the point system is so much better also. you don't usually rack up 150 points in one game, mostly when hitting, like you could easily do in previous versions but you don't get a fail on certain challenges because of the dumbass computer baserunners, you still get points for good contact, timing and/or working the pitch count. as much as it's still the same game, the minor tweaks were a great improvment. and yes the commentating is terrible as a lot of people say but the have some funny lines every now and then. [Title]

Output: go buy it


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Body] i always thought that with all the prep work tate did to become a top qb he may have been pretty close to his ceiling as a freshman while denard was so raw his ceiling was so far away. tate was as good as you could have expected as a true freshman but maybe there just wasn't that much room for improvement as far as his capabilities. i still wish the kid well though. [Title]

Output: i always thought that with


Input: [Date] 4 years 13 weeks ago [Body] i'll be getting on sometime later today and i'll send you guys some friend invites and go from there inviting you guys to a team. [Title]

Output: i'll be getting on sometime


Input: [Date] 4 years 13 weeks ago [Body] yes i'm talking about the EASHL teams. just looking for some new guys to play with, i generally play center, what about you guys? [Title]

Output: yes i'm talking about the


Input: [Date] 4 years 13 weeks ago [Body] you could always rock one of these [Title]

Output: you could always rock one of


Input: [Date] 1 hour 12 min ago [Title] Only one way to solve this. [Body]

Output: Only one way to solve this. Bring the bbq to New Jersey, Clippers style. Is it a violation if Jay Harbaugh camps out at the Gary House until Signing Day?


Input: [Date] 8 hours 24 min ago [Title] The NFL has made a huge [Body]

Output: The NFL has made a huge mistake by making this about Brady not cooperating by giving his cell, vs the actions of cheating. I can't understand why the pundits don't realize how much stronger that makes his case. According to the NFLs interpretation of the CBA, he's required to hand over personal property to his employer when an investigation is ongoing. This is the same as the NFL suspending Brady for not allowing NFL investigators to search his car or house (which I think everyone would side with Brady is overreaching). But if he's not guilty, then why not let them go through your house Tom? Look at your bank records Tom? Where is the line? If your employer asked for your cellphone, would you give it? Probably not. What if they then punished you for that? You'd sue them.


Input: [Date] 12 hours 57 min ago [Title] The question is, where is the [Body]

Output: The question is, where is the line drawn. The media are so quick to assign blame to Brady for not giving his cell phone records, but what if the NFL had demanded to search his home or his car? Would people think he's guilty if he said no? According to the NFL, they have the right to suspend him because he won't let them search his phone, but the same logic applies, they could have suspended him if he didn't let them search his home too. It's just that the media wouldn't have been as pro-NFL if they'd asked Brady to search his home and Brady said no.


Input: [Date] 15 hours 31 min ago [Title] I think the only think he has [Body]

Output: I think the only think he has left to do is take off that yellow watch.


Input: [Date] 1 day 5 hours ago [Title] The phone destruction doesn't [Body]

Output: The phone destruction doesn't really matter. The phone was used between Nov 2014 and March 2015 (or somewhere around there). The key date isn't the day it was destroyed, it's when he started using the phone. The texts the nfl's whole case is based on are from October 2014. There's a good chance, the texts they want were destroyed in November 2014. That's how far Brady went to cover this up. He went back in time and destroyed his old phone BEFORE he got the new phone he destroyed in March. That's a good coverup.


Input: [Date] 1 day 6 hours ago [Title] Nice thing about this outcome [Body]

Output: Nice thing about this outcome for Brady is that he has very little to lose by challenging this in court. Goodell is practically begging him to do it. The question is, will the players decide to fight this issue more vigerously in the next CBA, or will going to court become the accepted route of appeal.


Input: [Date] 1 day 9 hours ago [Title] I've never understood [Body]

Output: I've never understood retiring football numbers. The players with retired jerseys are great, but what about players like Woodson who aren't retired? There's too many players to retire jerseys and even though it's reserved for once in a generation players, when you have 136 years to pick from, that's a lot of generations. Plus, it's not like Michigan is going anywhere.


Input: [Date] 1 day 10 hours ago [Title] Kids loyalty program? Sounds [Body]

Output: Kids loyalty program? Sounds quite ominous.


Input: [Date] 2 days 16 hours ago [Title] I don't see Nebraska leaving [Body]

Output: I don't see Nebraska leaving the B1G to go back to the Big12 at this point. Any team joining the Big 12 has to overlook the tilted field towards Texas and the Longhorn network. Also, IIRC, they don't have any TV network outside that, so Nebraska would be turning down guaranteed B1G network money to be second class to Texas in the league. The Big 12 will have to poach from the smaller conferences for sure.


Input: [Date] 6 days 23 hours ago [Title] No matter how you view the [Body]

Output: No matter how you view the Rich Rod years, I think everyone can agree this was a highlight and one of the best stories in Michigan football history.


Input: [Date] 6 days 23 hours ago [Title] Reese's small issues: Reese's [Body]

Output: Reese's small issues: Reese's pieces? Or the mini peanut butter cups?


Input: [Date] 1 week 9 hours ago [Title] It's too bad he was surprised [Body]

Output: It's too bad he was surprised and even bummed out that he had to "tryout" for the new coaches, but that's life. That said, I can understand the sentiment that he probably saw the writing on the wall, knowing that he wasn't going to make it, and I can also sympathize that he would have been in better shape if the coaches did have a history of seeing him in practice for four years. That said, I'm sure harbaugh looks at every day as a tryout, for everyone. That's part of his nature. The specific 5th years have to tryout is probably only going to be for this year. Next year, I'd imagine guys won't even get the chance to tryout. The decision will already have been made.


Input: [Date] 1 week 21 hours ago [Title] Vancouver is an awesome city. [Body]

Output: Vancouver is an awesome city. I can think of worse places to be a pro athlete.


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Title] I never noticed just how much [Body]

Output: I never noticed just how much the Horseshoe looks like a toilet bowl. Striking.


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Title] Oregon 2007. The hammer thing [Body]

Output: Oregon 2007. The hammer thing pissed me off, but Oregon executing the Statue of Liberty and the fake Statue of Liberty plays in the same game just was too much.


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] Hide your cooler. [Body]

Output: Hide your cooler.


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] And full of Rage! [Body]

Output: And full of Rage!


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] the vet: that place was a [Body]

Output: the vet: that place was a dump. no redeeming qualities. awful. old shea: WTF? a ballpark that overlooks a parking lot. orange railings in your way everywhere and if that's not bad enough, planes fly over all the time. new shea: really? still in the flight plan, gimmicky outfield, just not what it should have been for the money. old yankee stadium: this place wasn't that great, unless you're a yankees fan. maybe the new stadium is better.


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] On the team websites, the [Body]

Output: On the team websites, they list the 5 players to watch for each team. For Japan, one is a 46 year old defensive lineman. Hard not to root for a 250 pound 46 year old DL.


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] He said few players make it [Body]

Output: He said few players make it to the NFL, not no one makes it to the NFL. If you're going to the schools you listed, you're almost certainly not going to the NFL. You go to Michigan, Stanford, USC, ND, you have as good of a shot at making the NFL as anywhere AND you get an education that takes care of you if you don't.


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Title] No more cte means healthier [Body]

Output: No more cte means healthier former players. As a fan it's hard not to like that players (especially college kids) may have some treatment someday that helps mitigate the long term brain damage they might face from playing the sport we're obsessed with watching.


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Title] If he can't win the job and [Body]

Output: If he can't win the job and he leaves, best of luck to him. But I think he stays even if he doesn't start. With any luck, there will be plenty of garbage time this year for him to play if he's the backup because Harbaugh.


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Title] The marshmallows were [Body]

Output: The marshmallows were awesome, but some people went too far (ie. coins in the marshmallows), and they would eventually glomm together into a disgusting mush, but they were soft and when there are hundreds of marshmallows flying around the student section, it looks pretty amazing. It's hard to not get fired up at a Michigan game, but the marshmallows made it even crazier. Plus, I think this might have been popular beyond Michigan.


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Title] I think Rudock will probably [Body]

Output: I think Rudock will probably come into camp and win the starting QB job, but hopefully Morris makes it a good fight. Ultimately, Morris doesn't have to start this year. He's only a junior and he might benefit from being a backup. Regardless, I think he has a great year next year.


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Title] A lot of the hatred from [Body]

Output: A lot of the hatred from Michigan fans comes from an old incident where he plagiarized a popular Michigan blog and then whined when they called him out on it and acted like he had done nothing wrong. http://michiganzone.blogspot.com/2006/03/espns-colin-cowherd-borrows-m-z...


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 13 hours ago [Title] Pluto also lacks elite speed. [Body]

Output: Pluto also lacks elite speed. His 40 maybe out of this world, but he doesn't have SEC speed. He could try to walk on somewhere, but scouts agree he's too small to get a scholarship offer.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 1 day ago [Title] To be fair, both ESPN and the [Body]

Output: To be fair, both ESPN and the weather channel have strong online presences. I'm not sure how much that dampens their loss of subscribers, but if weather.com is putting the weather channel out of business, then they're still making money. ESPN.com is probably making a lot of money for ESPN. It's the TV providers getting squeezed, and no one feels bad for them.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] 6 months? Wait, when did [Body]

Output: 6 months? Wait, when did Auburn get involved?


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Title] That's essentially the excuse [Body]

Output: That's essentially the excuse Jim Tressel initially used to not punish players at OSU.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Jimbo clearly didn't pay [Body]

Output: Jimbo clearly didn't pay attention to the details of this latest incident. Dalvin Cook punched a woman OUTSIDE a bar. I'm not even sure he violated any FSU team rules at this point.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Angell [Body]

Output: Why would the president want to BET on the AD candidate?


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 8 hours ago [Title] I probably agree with what he [Body]

Output: I probably agree with what he is trying to say, but he shouldn't have said it. This is kinda what got him in trouble a long time ago when he was a HS coach in Michigan. If I remember correctly he basically said intercity athletes are poor and stupid so we shouldn't expect any more out of them. In my mind, that is the WRONG answer. What players he chooses to select or any other coach for that matter is his choice. Stanford doesn't accept kids that don't meet academic standards and they do just fine.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Yup, this stuff may all be [Body]

Output: Yup, this stuff may all be garbage but....1)we are obviously both reading it because there is nothing else going on in UM football right now and b) I'd rather have our guys trending up than down. I'm just saying....


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I have never understood why [Body]

Output: I have never understood why anyone care how much money the athletic dept makes. Do you really think it matters. Will 4 million less per year really effect the performance on the field? I could care less how much money they make. It's not like they will lower ticket prices if they make more money.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I think Title IX put an end [Body]

Output: I think Title IX put an end to unlimited FB scholarships. You can only have so many Womens badminton teams.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I may be wrong, but I think [Body]

Output: I may be wrong, but I think that limit already exists. SEC teams just take 35 commits and figure out how to get down to 25 before the Aug 1 deadline.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 3 days ago [Title] What about British Knights [Body]

Output: BK used to be really in with the kids....or FUBU. FUBU would make some sweet unis.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Hibbitts > Donnel [Body]

Output: From what I can tell in the videos Hibbetts looks like a much better all around bball player than Donnel did in HS. Despite being a few inches shorter, he sure plays taller on the inside, handles the ball better and shots better. I wonder if the coaches haven't told him something about a possible opening in the future.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 1 day ago [Title] most schools bowl payouts are split with the [Body]

Output: most schools bowl payouts are split with the conference. they get the same amount whether they go or not.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 6 days ago [Title] relax [Body]

Output: relax


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 6 days ago [Title] OSU [Body]

Output: Motta is a little (ok alot) over rated too.


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I think the point is that the [Body]

Output: I think the point is that the SEC wants the NCAA to make it a rule so that their conf rule doesn't handcuff them.


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Only one, unless something else happens [Body]

Output: nt


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 8 hours ago [Title] Tell that to Terrelle [Body]

Output: Tell that to Terrelle Pryor. However, I think he was a higher rated FB prospect than a BB prospect, but I believe he was at least a 4* in both.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 23 hours ago [Title] Motta sucks [Body]

Output: Guess I don't much care because Motta can really recruit, but he is an aweful coach so even with good players they aren't too scary.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Alex Boone is a tool [Body]

Output: According to a USA Today article, Alex Boone is quoted in the HBO feature talking about how the players hated Harbaugh because he was too Gung Ho. Sounds like sour grapes from a fat ass Bucknut that can't let it go.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 7 hours ago [Title] Hatch [Body]

Output: Really don't want to rehash a topic that has been covered ad-nauseum, but no matter what anyone says on this board a medical scholarship for Hatch is still a definite option.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Ok, I know I'll get negged to [Body]

Output: Ok, I know I'll get negged to death, but why in the world does everyone keep thinking Hatch won't get a medical scholly. I know Bielien loves him, we all do. But Bielien is being paid to win and Hatch will not help the team win bball games. Giving him a medical scholarship and letting him be a student coach while getting a full ride is certainly not a mean thing to do.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Brady [Body]

Output: Named my Chihuaha puppy Brady in 2011 when we got him. Obviously, not the best choice. Most of the family now call him F.P. (fu*ky puppy). I just tell people we named him after Tom, not Hoke. My older dog is named Bo.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Ok, so the question now is [Body]

Output: Ok, so the question now is when do we get the next Austrailian kicker. This is a good start, but we should obviously be getting Aussie kickers more often.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 2 days ago [Title] you mean "cal" as in [Body]

Output: you mean "cal" as in calipari?


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 4 days ago [Title] David Brandon says [Body]

Output: David Brandon says 108,000


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Re: Bobby Knight [Body]

Output: While Bobby Knight may have been a bit gung ho (to say the least), calling him "dirty" is way unfair. He typically got more done with less than almost any coach in America. Except for his temper, he is one of the best coaches ever. I would highly doubt that he knowingly allowed any recruiting shenanigans.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I love how Clark Kellogg says [Body]

Output: I love how Clark Kellogg says that most of the deficiet is due to OSU playing like crap not because UM is playing well. Good job doofus.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 4 days ago [Title] What tournament are your [Body]

Output: What tournament are your talking about? Seriously, doubt they will ever wear something like that. David Brandon is gone you know?


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Beckman is 10X better than [Body]

Output: Beckman is 10X better than Ferentz. He has only had 3 years to try to turn that tire fire around. Ferentz has been screwing Iowa up for going on 16 yrs.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I bet the staff told Costello [Body]

Output: I bet the staff told Costello that Peters' committment may be coming soon.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 6 days ago [Title] A lot of schools have screens [Body]

Output: A lot of schools have screens that are larger than Michigan Stadium, but to my knowledge no one has TWO screens larger than Michigan Stadium. Which is a big deal if you are directly under a screeen or at the far end. Another benefit at Michigan Stadium is that we show no advertising on our video screens. Ohio has decent size screen, but 1/3 of the screen (as well as vast areas of the stadium) are covered in advertising. What benefit for the fans is having a huge screen covered in car dealership adds.


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] To say that a patient is lazy [Body]

Output: To say that a patient is lazy or the doctor is incompetent if not "recovered" 5 months after an ACL reconstruction is just a ridiculous statement.


Input: [Date] 2 years 40 weeks ago [Title] But the clock did stop at [Body]

Output: But the clock did stop at :43. Watch the replay. Not for long, but clock stopped, chains were moving, and the ref started the clock going again. Quite quickly if you ask me but clock did stop.


Input: [Date] 2 years 40 weeks ago [Title] The clock DID stop at :43 for [Body]

Output: The clock DID stop at :43 for the first down. The chains were (kind of ) reset, and the ref started the clock. We lost 11 seconds at the line of scrimmage trying to get our next play off before the ref stopped it again for the review. It seems to me that refs this year are really starting the clock very quickly after first downs. I've noticed several times that the chains are not even reset and the clock gets rolling again.


Input: [Date] 2 years 40 weeks ago [Title] I believe that had the call [Body]

Output: I believe that had the call been reversed, the clock would have been reset. Given that it wasn't, I think it was correct to not change the clock. Once they did restart the clock it probably did cost us an additional 3-4 seconds as we didn't snap the ball right away.


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Title] Generally speaking, yes. The [Body]

Output: Generally speaking, yes. The ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow is often times partially torn for a time and may or may not be completely torn at the time of reconstruction. it is typically a pain and loss of velocity issue, as opposed to gross instability, that leads to surgery, and this process can occur over time or sometimes acutely. While there are partial ACL tears that do not destabilize the knee and do not require surgery, the vast majority of ACL injuries result in a complete or high grade partial tear of the ligament that renders the knee unstable and in need of reconstruction. ACL injuries are acute. They are really two very different problems.


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Title] No. ACL injuries are [Body]

Output: No. ACL injuries are traumatic, not attritional or degenerative. The ligament tears acutely and destabilizes the knee. Typically, the knee is fine and then a split second later it is not.


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Title] I don't agree with that. [Body]

Output: I don't agree with that. There is no literature to suggest that an ACL reconstructed knee is necessarily stronger or better than pre injury. While the transplanted patellar tendon or hamstring tendons are both stronger than the native ACL at the time of surgery, they undergo significant remodeling and revascularization which significantly diminishes their strength and stiffness at least early on, if not always. This is not to say that ACL reconstruction is not effective; clearly many if not most recover. Not all are able to return to 100% pre injury status however.


Input: [Date] 2 years 50 weeks ago [Title] Orthopaedist here. Pure [Body]

Output: Orthopaedist here. Pure speculation, but a 2 week prognosis would imply cleaning up a small flap of cartilage or small flap tear of the meniscus that was removed (as opposed to repaired or stitched). With a first rate staff of docs and trainers like M has and a high level athlete, 2 weeks is possible but that is not typical for the average weekend warrrior. Once again; speculation - I know nothing at all of what Roundtree had done.


Input: [Date] 3 years 31 weeks ago [Title] Carr's team meeting. [Body]

Output: I personally can't think of a scenario or circumstance where it would ever be a better life option to get your degree from from places like Ohio or Colorado, over the University of Michigan but thats just my take on it.


Input: [Date] 3 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Basketball is a game of runs. [Body]

Output: I always thought all teams where streaky but maybe Michigan is a tad more because of the 3's....Be patient Michigan will streak for you, promise...


Input: [Date] 3 years 37 weeks ago [Title] It really hurt me [Body]

Output: to see Denard on the sideline. Denard is such a good kid and has done so much for Michigan. He is such an amazing football talent and I believe Borges will use him in the best possible way to help us win our final two games. I just hope that I'm not seeing what I think I'm seeing, as it pertains to Denard and his future to be the Michigan QB. I trust this coaching staff to continue to use both QB's in the best way to help Michigan win out and get to a BCS bowl.(Maybe)


Input: [Date] 3 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Sorry I tuned in [Body]

Output: they were nailing 3's untill then, now there 1-13 down the stretch. Living and dieing by the 3 this team is definantly a work in progress. But I guess thats what these 1st few games are for.They need Horford of JM to give them something down low to challenge for b-10 title. It's still just game 1, and remember it took them a while to get it together last year. Plus, it's basketball which means it's a game of runs, I just missed there 1st half so it looked worse than it was. They'll get it going in the second half, no doubt.


Input: [Date] 3 years 37 weeks ago [Title] I tried all 3 browsers and open in a new tab but no luck. [Body]

Output: Maybe im not doing it right. This is so depressing I was looking forward to this game all day.. EDIT: Thxs a million for the stream. Way to be selfless.


Input: [Date] 3 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Same, signed up [Body]

Output: last week free be cobe an now it wants me to sign up again. If anyone figure's this out could you please post how you did?


Input: [Date] 3 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Hemingway catch [Body]

Output: had a chance if it had been called a TD on the field but the nose of the football clearly hit the ground and shifted through his grasp. The field ruling was never going to be overturned, probably either way. The thing that had me baffeled and still does even after Borges said "there was know getting to the edges with Denard Iowa wasn't going to allow that" was the 4th down call. I never thought in a million years that Michigan would throw it on 4th down. Watching the 1st three plays I thought, (well if they get to 4th down they'll have to run there 2-point conversion play) which stupid me was conviced it would be either option left, right or a Denard lead left or right. It isn't fair to second guess Borges because he know's the game of football way more than a loyal fan like me but in those situation's I always thought you go to your strength's not your weakness. Unless your out talented then sometimes you do have to go where the defense isn't. I still don't know if we played bad or if Iowa just has more talent than us. I still hate admitting that other teams have more talent than us but they dictated the game up front on both sides and better teams tend to do that. I liked it better when we could say," we were young" or "we don't have any depth". What really scares me is that I watched Iowa a few times this year and Iowa's defense was really bad.


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Title] If Michgan wins out [Body]

Output: and MSU loses at Iowa & at Northwestern, and Iowa loses there last game of the year at Nebraska we go to Big-10 Championship game. I know thats alot to ask for but atleast if we win out I think Michigan fans will be happy with the bowl we get, BCS?


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Title] I'm on record of [Body]

Output: being in Gordons corner over Woolfolk. To me it seems that Woolfolk takes bad angles maybe because he wants to takle from the side and not heads up, I don't know but I don't think he's physical enough for safety. His speed is a plus but like Mangus stated, Iowa went with a quick strike passing game to probably avoid Mattison's zone blitz packages and to atack Floyd's back pedal. I think coverage and takling might have worked better. Denard does seem slower or just hesitant at times. One thing I've noticed is the pulling lineman seem to not only anounce the play but also take for ever and Denard has to wait on them allowing defences to get the angle or force the cutback. One last thing on Denard is it just me or does he seam to immediately look for the side line when he gets to the second level. I understand it though he is our QB and we need him to avoid injury. Just some observations but what do I know.


Input: [Date] 3 years 39 weeks ago [Title] This is my take on it [Body]

Output: Keep in mind that this is based on Neb, MSU, and UM winning all other games not mentioned in said senario. Michigan gets in if.... Senario 1- Michigan wins out and Michigan St. loses one of it's final 4 games. Senario 2- Michigan beats Nebraska and Iowa and goes 1-1 with Illinois and Ohio St. Michigan St goes 2-1 vs Iowa, NW, or Minny. Senario 3- If MSU loses only to IU and wins there other 3 gms, and Michigan does senario 2 it would get a little tricky, not likely, so ill leave it out = It would go to #4, common conference opponets if anyone else wants to figure that one out. Explanation on senario 2, MSU would be eliminated under step # 2, because they would be 3-2 in division and both Neb and UM would be 4-1. So in a 3 way tie, if any team is removed through a step the two teams left will go to head to head. Mich beating Neb will get us in. Bottom line Michigan must beat both Iowa and Neb to have any chance to get in and even then they will still need MSU to lose 1 more game.


Input: [Date] 3 years 39 weeks ago [Title] T. Gordon's and.... [Body]

Output: I don't even think it's close. Woolkolk over Gordon? no. Woolfolk over Avery as the 5th db? Maybe.


Input: [Date] 3 years 39 weeks ago [Title] Paterno had the nods [Body]

Output: I think it was in the 2nd, Penn St. was down on the goaline and there was a decision to be made on whether or not to go for it on 4th dn. The camera was focused on Jo Pa up in the booth and the announcers said somethin like, "Paterno has a huge decision to make". He was nodding out, mid day, during a Penn St. football game, unbeleavable. Does anyone still think that he has anything to do with any decision's at all?


Input: [Date] 4 years 27 weeks ago [Title] Keep'em coming [Body]

Output: HOKE!...I'm in total shock right now. It's causing me to have to read everything twice but---^@*%^$...I'm just speechless.


Input: [Date] 4 years 27 weeks ago [Title] My only problem with all this is... [Body]

Output: Why do these kids keep signing to these schools, (Ala. LSU), if they know they run the risk of being cut??...If all this is true you think these kids and there parents would take a closer look at the SEC school's that participate in this...I'm not trying to argue I truely would like to know because you would expect to see a down swing in quality of there recruiting...no?...just askin...


Input: [Date] 4 years 27 weeks ago [Title] That picture reminds me of just how cold it gets in Michigan.. [Body]

Output: I've been living down here in Florida since I left Michigan in 2008...Yikes!


Input: [Date] 4 years 27 weeks ago [Title] I know nothing about watching video like some on here but [Body]

Output: I'm sold on this kid from what I've seen....Again, I suck at being able to tell whether a kid, (by watching High School tape alone), can play or not.


Input: [Date] 4 years 27 weeks ago [Title] I always thought, [Body]

Output: that as Michigan fans we all were excited that rr was going to focus on the south.(Florida)...As was stated, this is where most of the talent is...no?


Input: [Date] 4 years 27 weeks ago [Title] I hope your correct. However, [Body]

Output: while at the Bowl game one thing I noticed that I never was able to watching on TV, was that Denard had recievers running down the middle of the field wide open (because MSU was blitzing there lb's on almost every play), but he was never able to see them.....I'm sure there are reason's for this that people a lot smarter than me could point out, like: scheme, youth, height, ect.


Input: [Date] 4 years 27 weeks ago [Title] Is it [Body]

Output: Febuary 2nd yet?...Every day I'm getting more n more excited about this staff's ability to recruit.


Input: [Date] 4 years 27 weeks ago [Title] We still [Body]

Output: have Hill though...Well then just keep building the defense Martin Mayhew.


Input: [Date] 4 years 27 weeks ago [Title] I'm with you (six zero). [Body]

Output: My girlfiend suprised me on x-mas mourning with a #5, jersey so I could represent at the Bowl Game...I told her that I loved but wished it was #16 because come next year I was pretty sure I was going to be sporting a Courtney Avery jersey..lol


Input: [Date] 4 years 27 weeks ago [Title] I get a flash of arrector pili [Body]

Output: when I listen to Denard describe his reason's for staying. It gives me a lot of hope for the future of Michigan football...Go Blue 4 Life


Input: [Date] 4 years 28 weeks ago [Title] Sorry [Body]

Output: but I have to disagree with the OP.


Input: [Date] 4 years 28 weeks ago [Title] Thanks a lot. [Body]

Output: You always seem to have quality threads.


Input: [Date] 4 years 28 weeks ago [Title] Yeeees! [Body]

Output: This is great news because I truely believe that with Denard on board everything else will fall into place, at least attrition wise. I was wondering if anyone on here believes that Denard could still win the Hiesman?...Or will he lose out to the Pro-Style offense and it's tendency equally distribute the football?


Input: [Date] 4 years 28 weeks ago [Title] My brother sent me a text while at school yesterday and said, [Body]

Output: "Hoke it is", I was in the middle of doing a Pediatric patient assessment and I simply walked out on my instructor. He's a die-hard Hurricanes fan so he thankfully he understood. Anyway, as of today I'm 100% behind Hoke, my love for Michigan demands it.


Input: [Date] 4 years 32 weeks ago [Title] I wish Rich would [Body]

Output: let us know how important this game is to Michigan now and the future...I feel so bad for him, it sounds like everything he says is in defense of in case we lose.BUT I also heard him say "guys win or lose this game were gonna be better next year and even better the year after that". I believe you Rich and to show it I'll be there win or lose in Jacksonville with you, for you, and in total support of you. Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 4 years 32 weeks ago [Title] Indiana win at the time. [Body]

Output: The win vs Indiana was big at the time. Ya, I know its Indiana but it was 2 undefeated teams at the time and it preceded the MSU game. It wasn't until around 1:00pm, the following week , when Ohio st. was pummeling Indiana, (28-0 in the second quarter), that I was like, "uh-oh".


Input: [Date] 4 years 32 weeks ago [Title] LOL [Body]

Output: Never seen anyone on a fast break pull-up for 7 inch jumper...poor Novak tried.


Input: [Date] 4 years 32 weeks ago [Title] This half has been [Body]

Output: a little frustrating. The only word that I can think of is, LAZY. This is not a team that can just show up and expect a win. For those of you who didn't get to catch the UTEP game, there effort tonight looks about the same. That night I kept waiting for them to get it going and they never did. Luckily for us NCCU is a horrible team.


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Title] HAHAHAHA [Body]

Output: This is awesome. Love the rhino one.


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Title] Would love that [Body]

Output: Would love to see that, but I honestly don't think they make a run at either of them. I'm guessing the one big offseason pick up will be a starting pitcher. Preferrably a left handed starter that can break up the string of righties. I'g going to guess they go with Inge again and also wouldn't be surprised to see them bring back Betemit. I'd also be surprised to see them resign Magglio. Young in LF, Jackson in CF, Boesch in RF going forward with Dirks being that 4th OF and Kelly and Raburn having the ability to play there in a pinch.


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Title] Thanks [Body]

Output: Thanks again for posting this. Really enjoyed reading this and it really shows how much the Michigan family cares about each other. Much rather read an article like this and would really wish the NCAA/media would focus more on stories like this.


Input: [Date] 4 years 13 weeks ago [Title] Very true [Body]

Output: And I am not saying I wouldn't want him, I just never thought accuracy was one of his strong attributes. I also didn't know he was recovering from a torn ACL. On my search for his stats I came across this article that was just published today about him and his recovery progress. http://www.cantonrep.com/sports/x1146473761/Hoovers-Appleby-is-trying-to-keep-his-football-dream-alive BTW Appleby's stats from last year = 93-of-187 passing for 1,427 yards and 14 TDs, 57 rushes for 18 yards and one TD.


Input: [Date] 4 years 13 weeks ago [Title] Accuracy? [Body]

Output: From what I've heard/read Appleby completed about 49% of his passes and also threw a pick on about 5% of his passes. I could be wrong, but that's what I remember hearing.


Input: [Date] 4 years 32 weeks ago [Title] "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare [Body]

Output: I was eleven years old. And when I was strong enough, I dedicated my life to the study of fencing. So the next time we meet, I will not fail. I will go up to the six-fingered man and say, "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: I think Feliz had a really good year. And ya I definitely didn't phrase my comments correctly. I just get upset about voting for relievers over position players, especially with how much each of them dominated their respective positions as rookies. But maybe that's just because I was a position player lol


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Very sad [Body]

Output: My condolences to you and your family Dallas.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Here's the problem with all of that [Body]

Output: You are comparing a reliever to mostly starters. Besides Papelbon and Soria everyone you named was a starting pitcher. I'm not seem going to go into it because you to know your stuff, but I think you are making a HUGE mistake comparing guys to starting pitchers. If you included relievers in your search you would get much different results. Speaking of guys above 9.2 K per 9 in the AL. Henry Rodriguez (10.73) Koji Uehara (11.25) Tony Sipp (9.86) Darren Oliver (9.49) Jason Bulger (9.38) And yes all of these guys are relievers. 2.3 BB per 9 is very good, but unfortunately he couldn't even beat out his own teammate. Darren O'Day (1.7 per 9) .6 HR per 9 would place him 5 if you are comparing only him to the starters in the AL. He is actually 78th if you add all the relievers, but since not all of the relievers qualify he would probably by around 50th. Guys he didn't beat out Dontrelle Willis! (.6 per 9, beat him out by percentage points) Brad Thomas (.5) Dusty Hughes (.5) Trevor Bell (.3) Like I said in my first post Neftali Feliz is a very, very good pitcher. I just don't think they should be included in the discussion of Rookie of the Year because they do not go out there and play as much as position players do. If this was a starting pitcher I wouldn't have as much of a problem with that because at least they are out there throwing 6 - 7 innings a time and racking up twice as many innings as relievers. That is why I said there should be a Rookie of the Year and Rookie Pitcher of the Year.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] I think it makes sense [Body]

Output: They split it up with the Cy Young and there are plenty of rookies who qualify each year, it just makes sense to allow players to be recognized even if they aren't on a very good team.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] what stats were great besides saves? [Body]

Output: his 40 saves were really good, but honestly what else was so amazing? He had a pretty good WHIP, but he averaged 1 strikeout an inning and had a pretty marginal ERA.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Totally Agreed [Body]

Output: I will preface this by saying Feliz did have a terrific year and he is very deserving of recognition. But I 100% agree with Yoss Tree on this. Feliz winning this award was complete and utter bullshit. To compare a relief pitcher to an everyday position player just isn't fair. They should split it up with a rookie pitcher of the year and rookie player of the year. I hate when the writers vote because honestly they don't know shit. They are glorified fans who get to write articles about the games we all watch.


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Title] Does that include kids who [Body]

Output: Does that include kids who are going to be 5th year seniors that are not going to be asked back? Just wondering.


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

Output: Favre said that he would return to the Vikings if USM got back to the College World Series. http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/05/brett_favre_to_usm_baseball...


Input: [Date] 5 years 22 weeks ago [Title] FA - Oaks? [Body]

Output: Any reason why Oaks threw against Jacksonville State and not against Texas Tech? Are they just trying to set up their rotation like they would during conference play?


Input: [Date] 5 years 24 weeks ago [Title] some people [Body]

Output: Do you all not agree that you could go around and beat the living shit out of people who do stupid shit like this? I know I do. I hear stories like this and it just pisses me off.


Input: [Date] 5 years 25 weeks ago [Title] Interview [Body]

Output: FA are you planning on posting the interview with Maloney anywhere? I'm interested in reading it. Thanks.


Input: [Date] 6 years 27 weeks ago [Title] or msu [Body]

Output: i root for the team playing these 3 teams


Input: [Date] 6 years 28 weeks ago [Title] Really? [Body]

Output: http://www.michigan.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=78567&sport=1 that's not Denard? Tajh is a Buckeye. Beaver is gone. Forget him. He didn't want to be here so don't even bother worrying about him.


Input: [Date] 6 years 28 weeks ago [Title] jayron hosley is visiting [Body]

Output: South Florida so he can't be too cold BTW Troll GTFO


Input: [Date] 6 years 28 weeks ago [Title] U [Body]

Output: U


Input: [Date] 6 years 29 weeks ago [Title] Tom [Body]

Output: When you say he made it on the All American team does that mean he is going to be playing in the Army Bowl next year? Also is Marvin taking part in the Under Armour combine? What about Lo Wood and other Florida players we have interest in for the 2010 class? Thanks.


Input: [Date] 6 years 29 weeks ago [Title] FAIL [Body]

Output: that was bad


Input: [Date] 6 years 31 weeks ago [Title] Brothers [Body]

Output: They are brothers anyone who says different is straight retarded.


Input: [Date] 6 years 32 weeks ago [Title] it was Billy Sims [Body]

Output: yelling Boomer...he was trying to get Sam to yell Sooner. He sounded dumb though.


Input: [Date] 6 years 33 weeks ago [Title] supposedly [Body]

Output: we have dropped Jamal Patterson in order to get Cam Gordon.....take it FWIW


Input: [Date] 6 years 33 weeks ago [Title] Bilas is the best [Body]

Output: Jay Bilas is the best color guy on ESPN. He actually knows what he is talking about and he stays very neutral throughout the whole game. If you knew nothing about Jay Bilas when watching the game you would have never known that he went to Duke. He had a lot of great analysis also of both teams.


Input: [Date] 6 years 33 weeks ago [Title] the Les Miles thing [Body]

Output: sounded more of a homo move by Les then anything else to me...Don't you usually bring your girlfriend to the top of a building and look out over something pretty and then pop the question. LOL. Just my view but it sounded kinda gay. Last I knew 18 year old could care less about looking over a town with another male.


Input: [Date] 6 years 33 weeks ago [Title] another great one [Body]

Output: Corso ♥ W===== http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/resources/2006/10/CorsoLovesCock2.jpg


Input: [Date] 6 years 34 weeks ago [Title] linkage [Body]


Input: [Date] 6 years 34 weeks ago [Title] link [Body]


Input: [Date] 6 years 34 weeks ago [Title] no unfortunately... [Body]

Output: they don't have it, just checked


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 3 days ago [Title] A common question among book [Body]

Output: A common question among book nerds is, can a Valyrian Steel sword kill a walker...at least in the show we have our answer. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 6 days ago [Title] This is why I love the blog [Body]

Output: This is why I love the blog so much! My wife and I have a meeting with a Financial Advisor today to discuss this very thing. I was going to be clueless going into said meeting but after reading just a few comments I feel a lot more knowledgeable and comfortable.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Looks like he's taking a [Body]

Output: Looks like he's taking a Quality Control job with the Packers.


Input: [Date] 1 year 6 weeks ago [Title] One of my best friends since [Body]

Output: One of my best friends since 3rd grade and a groomsmen at my wedding is named Luke Hancock...


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Title] I saw on Twitter last night [Body]

Output: I saw on Twitter last night those hats retail for $95! Sweaters were $325 but already sold out.


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] Is Michigan doing something [Body]

Output: Is Michigan doing something wrong with these supposed leans? Is this just something that happens and has happened in the past? Just feel like this is an every year thing.


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] Did you even read the part [Body]

Output: Did you even read the part where he said out of left field and will never happen?


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] First off, man was that '98 [Body]

Output: First off, man was that '98 class awesome. 2004 not too shabby as well. Also, our very own Jeff Hecklinski was the #2 rated QB in '93!


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] Some have already mentioned, [Body]

Output: Some have already mentioned, but get great recommendation letters. Somehow try and connect with someone who graduated. Start your essays early to make sure they are done to the best of your ability (you can research standard questions and have a couple of drafts already started). Try and do some internships/extra work in your intended major. As others have mentioned try and get yor ACT score up. If you are having problems doing so go into your last chance not caring...I know that sounds bad but I took mine a few times and kept getting the same score (studied and took practice test) and finaly I said screw it and just went in their relaxed and did 2 pts better.


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Title] Granted I watched about 5 [Body]

Output: Granted I watched about 5 minutes of each's(?) highlight tape but I didn't noticed a real difference between Malzone and Kearns. Kearns looked like he had a hitch in his throwing motion. They both look about the same size and both seem decently mobile. Would be happy offering either but again, didn't notice a real difference.


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Title] Dan Patrick gets to hang out [Body]

Output: Dan Patrick gets to hang out with a lot of the SI Swimsuit models since his show is connected to the magazine and he said Kate Upton is absolutely gorgeous in real life...like WAY better than the pictures (and those are pretty great if you ask me).


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Title] Nice Traffic reference! [Body]

Output: Nice Traffic reference!


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] Giants just announced RB's [Body]

Output: Giants just announced RB's coach Jerald Ingram will not be retained. HE would be a great replacement to Fred one day. Coached 8 1,000 yd rushers during his 10 years in NY. Played for Michigan in the early 80's.


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] I'm pretty sure Brian was [Body]

Output: I'm pretty sure Brian was joking when he made the Mike Hart reference...I was just explaining why it was made in the first place.


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] Because Harris was a huge [Body]

Output: Because Harris was a huge Mike Hart fan growing up and that's where his Michigan fandom came from.


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] How can you say you're a life [Body]

Output: How can you say you're a life long Michigan fan and then have OSU #2. Yeah, yeah 17 year old kid and all of that but it still doesn't make a lot of sense to me.


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Title] LSU is playing Wisconsin at [Body]

Output: LSU is playing Wisconsin at Lambeau.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] I like Taylor Swift and Miley [Body]

Output: I like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] This a 1000 times. So [Body]

Output: This a 1000 times. So overrated!


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] I think the Godfather movies [Body]

Output: I think the Godfather movies and Scareface are overrated.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] I totally agree they should [Body]

Output: I totally agree they should try this approach next year. Only play Shane if Devin is out for a significant portion on a game/season.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] For all intensive purposes [Body]

Output: For all intensive purposes Shane could still be the back up QB and take the 2nd team reps in practice however Bellomy would take 2nd team game reps/mop up duty and any helmet off wasted snap plays in the hopes of redshirting Shane. If Devin is lost for any significant time Shane would essentially burn his redshirt and take over. The reason they didn't use Cleary in the Bellomy role this year is because they felt Shane needed the game reps in mop up time.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] He can absolutely redshirt. [Body]

Output: He can absolutely redshirt. Darboh is redshirting right now after playing his freshmen year. Virginia Tech tried to do the same thing with Tyrod Taylor a few years ago. He played his freshmen and they tried to redshirt him his sophomore unfortunately the starter got hurt and he had to burn his redshirt again.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] When I played in college my [Body]

Output: When I played in college my freshman year our starting QB (a junior) broke his leg first game of season. Backup QB wasn't very effective so they pulled my freshmen classmates redshirt and put him in at QB. The following year when the starter returned from injury they redshirted my buddy and the original backup resumed back up duties.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] I don't understand why [Body]

Output: I don't understand why everyone gets so confused on the redshirt issue. You get 5 years to play 4. The second you step on the field that counts as a year played. If you don't play a single snap throughout the season that counts as a redshirt year provided you haven't already redshirted. You can apply for a medical redshirt only if you get injured during the first 3 games of the season and haven't already taken a redshirt year (some extreme cases they grant you a sixth year). You can redshirt any of the 5 years on campus provided you haven't already redshirted. Shane will be able redshirt next year (Darboh is essentially doing that this year).


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] I was just going to post [Body]

Output: I was just going to post this. Was wondering why Michigan wasn't looking at him considering they have 2 of his teammates committed.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] I think the real thing to [Body]

Output: I think the real thing to take from this is that he has been talking to Moe Ways and seems solid to Michigan.


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Title] Cannot stress this enough! [Body]

Output: Cannot stress this enough! My dad (a former player) and I talk about this all the time. When is the last time Michigan beat a team based off of the gameplan?! When Michigan wins its mostly because they have better talent. And most of the games they lose they have better talent and get out gameplaned. I can't remember the last time Michigan either a) had better talent and a better gameplan or b) had lesser talent but a better gameplan.


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Title] How can a team consistently F [Body]

Output: How can a team consistently F up the 2 minute drill but perfectly execute the hurry up FG. Unreal!


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Title] +1000 [Body]

Output: +1000


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 1 day ago [Body] It was clearly going to clear the yellow line without the fan interference. Seriously, what in the flying fuck is going on with replay reviews this year? There have been quite a few calls that should have overturned. The only thing that I can think of is that the replay ump is protecting his fellow umps, by letting some of these calls stand. [Title]

Output: Punch the idiot ump for not overturning on replay too


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Game ending double play was the perfect example of that. JD should have been looking for a pitch up to at least get the tying run in, instead he stupidly swings at a pitch low in the zone on the very first pitch. He should have elimated the low pitch as something he would not swing at before even going to the plate. There is a reason why this team is somehow is at the top in OBP( which actually could be higher if they took more walks) and BA, but in the bottom half of the AL in runs scored. They are just awful at using their heads at the plate, with regards to situational hitting. The added speed is going to waste, because they don't do the little things to scratch out runs. Hate to say it, but barring a move or two at the deadline and V-Mart turning into last year's version, the window might have already closed. [Title]

Output: The Tigers are just not an intelligent team at the plate


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 5 days ago [Body] The Wings actually have more scoring chances than TB, they have played far better today than in game one. [Title]

Output: Have we been watching the same game ?


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 5 days ago [Body] It is strange to say down 4-0, but the play has been pretty even today in terms of chances. In game one the Wings didn't look like they belonged on the ice with TB, despite the win. [Title]

Output: Actually feel better about this series after today


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 5 days ago [Body] They have carried the play at times, unfortunately one of those strange games where the scoreboard tells a different story. [Title]

Output: They have played much better


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 5 days ago [Body] How the hell did the Red Wings get an extra penalty out of that? TB started the whole thing. [Title]

Output: That is fucking bullshit


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Under the law they have, whether he pulled the trigger or not didn't matter. Admitting he was there was actually a idiotic move on the part of the defense, given that fact. [Title]

Output: All the prosecution had to prove is that he was there


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 2 days ago [Body] the same officials from the title game against Louisville. Is that true? If it is, what in the fuck were these jokers doing near another title game? [Title]

Output: Somebody in the other thread said these were


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Are they really the same ones, who officiated the title game against Louisville? If so, they have possibly cost two teams national titles. They should have been nowhere near a title game after the previous one. [Title]

Output: Didn't catch the names of the officials


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Even with the question marks and the improvement of the Sox, they still have the most starpower in the division. The Royals lost some key pieces, and the Indians will still have the same flaws they had last year. The combination of Cabrera, Martinez, Martinez, and Cespedes could be the best 3-6 in the game and will be very difficult for opposing pitchers to deal with. The one and two combination of Price and a healthy Anibal Sanchez at the top of the rotation, regardless of what happens with Verlander is still top notch. I think non-Tiger fans underestimate Sanchez, the guy was the ERA champion in the AL two years ago. The bullpen, Verlander's performance/health and other question marks like the leadoff spot against righties might keep this team from reaching it's ultimate goal again, though. [Title]

Output: Tigers should still be the favorite in the division


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 1 hour ago [Body] The foul that was called on the wrong Louisville player and should have fouled Hancock out of the game was arguably even worse. [Title]

Output: True


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 6 days ago [Body] 16 free throw attempts to 2, and 13 fouls to 5 seems pretty slanted. Looking at the box score it looks like they outplayed or at least matched Wisconsin in most areas, shot a higher percentage and made more field goals. Like I said I wasn't able to watch, so I don't know if the officiating was as one sided as it appears, but I would hate if a team with as much heart as this one had their NCAA dreams ended, due in part to bulllshit. [Title]

Output: Was not able to watch the game


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 5 days ago [Body] 1. Stanford was an absolute wreck before Harbaugh arrived, even a great recruiter would not be able to walk into that place and bring in top 10 recruiting classes. Stanford's recruiting classes in 2009 and 2010 (after he had established himself) were both significantly better than anything Stanford had brought in prior to Harbaugh arriving. Before arriving at Stanford he was also not on most people's radar as a great coach, that is clearly not the case this time around. Given the fact that Hoke and his staff were able to bring in a couple of top 10 classes I think you are being somewhat delusional, if you don't think a guy with Harbaugh's pedigree and his staff can't do the same. 2. You can win with any style. Harbaugh didn't have Alabama like talent at Stanford either, but that didn't stop him from going 12-1 in his final year. Offense regardless of what a team runs still ultimately comes down to execution and having a good gameplan. Acting as though a defense can't slow down a spread offense with a good gameplan and execution is also silly. You are also assuming that Harbaugh is more rigid than he actually is, his teams at Stanford while being heavy pro style also utilized some spread elements and SF was also one of the first teams in the NFL to start using the pistol. Harbaugh is not Hoke, his staff will call the game in the manner that it takes to win. 3. If he wins more games than the previous two HC's here none of that will matter. Winning solves everything. I am also not sure where you getting that he wore out his welcome at Stanford to an unfathomable degree, he left for he thought was a better job. Do you really think Stanford would not have wanted him back? He led them to a level of success, which was a pipe dream before he arrived [Title]

Output: Counterpoints


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Saying Miller didn't win a title is little disengeous when he quarterbacked a team that went undefeated and would have played for the national title (and been favored), without the sanctions. [Title]

Output: Was going to point that out too


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Mariotta statistically had a good day, the difference was Ohio State's offensive and defensive lines controlling the run game. Maybe from a injury standpoint there might be an advantage to having a bigger QB, but I don't think it is a requirement to match up against physical defenses. Having a physical RB and o-line is what matters for combating a physical defense. [Title]

Output: The difference in the national title game wasn't QB play


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 1 day ago [Body] 59 total tds to only 6 turnovers is ridiculous. That is the best ratio in the history of college football. Regardless of how QB friendly Oregon's offense is, it's not like just any QB could put up those numbers. Arm strength isn't everything, if it was the Tim Couch's and Ryan Leaf's of the world would not have been NFL busts. Intelliegence and decision making can make up for not having the best arm strength. I am not sure how he will turn out, but he has the intelligence to learn a more NFL oriented scheme. [Title]

Output: I don't care what system he was playing in


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 52 min ago [Body] They needed am everyday guy who could hit 1 or 2 ( Aoki for example, who played with KC last year) and help in the bullpen. They still have time to get bullpen help, though. [Title]

Output: Exactly, this team didn't really need more free-swinging power


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 1 hour ago [Body] Because if they don't that outcome would be a moot point since there is no way that Greene can offset the loss of Scherzer. Once again, we are back to the same conclusion, that this team at best is not any better than last year's team that wasn't good enough. [Title]

Output: Are you assuming they resign Scherzer?


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 hours ago [Body] Scouts had him pegged as fringe major league type of guy, who most likely would only stick in long relief. Not a surprise that is what he turned out to be. They absolutely did not get enough Fister. [Title]

Output: Krol was never a valuable piece of that trade in the first place


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 hours ago [Body] Speed isn't the only component. Neither guy get's on base at a high enough clip to be a great option. Gose doesn't hit for a high enough average and Davis rarely walks. Not to mention Kinsler being a huge question mark, considering how awful he was offensively in the second half. [Title]

Output: Gose and Davis are not ideal 1 or 2 type of hitters


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 hours ago [Body] There is no way that losing Scherzer (assuming he isn't resigned) and Porcello from the rotation will lead to this being a better team next year, even with the addition of Cespedes, Simon, and a hopefully healthy Iglasias Not a fan of Cespedes at all, free swinger to the bone on team that already didn't take enough walks last year. He had an OBP lower than Hunter's last year. Complete one trick pony at the plate, all or nothing. His defense is really the area that will provide a significant upgrade over Hunter's production from the last two years. They still haven't done squat to bolster the bullpen, assuming Simon and Greene are in the rotation. As others have said you give up valuable trade pieces in the Simon trade for a journeymen, who fell apart in the second half of the year last year.They still don't have a legitimate number 1 or 2 type of hitter either, Kinsler was awful in the second half of the year last year, and neither Davis or Gose are 1 or 2 type of hitters. Barring any significant move (resigning Scherzer or James Shields) I don't see how anybody could argue that this team has gotten any better and they weren't good enough last year. The window may be shut at this point. [Title]

Output: Not a fan of this offseason so far


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Do you really believe all of those teams were faster, stronger or more talented? [Title]

Output: They lost seven games


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 3 days ago [Body] SF doesn't have to fire him in order for him to consider UM. [Title]

Output: Harbaugh could resign if he doesn't like the trade options


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I really don't see issue some people seem to have with Les Miles and his age. If Les is still passionate about coaching I don't think his age should be that big of a deal. I would prefer Harbaugh like anybody else, but Les is a good back up option with a track record of success if UM doesn't land Jim. Edit: This commented was directed at Brody's posts earlier in the thread about not wanting Miles due to his age. [Title]

Output: Bill Snyder of KSU is 75


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 1 day ago [Body] The reality is the Tigers may need to overpay for Victor if they have to, because otherwise if they lose him and Scherzer they are simply not going to be a contender next year. The window will shut on the Tigers if they lose both of those guys,and don't replace them. [Title]

Output: Do not understand the comments in this thread


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Nowhere near the rocking house that it was in the ND UTL game. Understandable, given the circumstances. [Title]

Output: Somewhat dead


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 4 days ago [Body] The coaches not so much. That is the important distinction. [Title]

Output: Still standing with the players


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 4 days ago [Body] When you have QB who can't move and protect himself from big hits, I don't see how that isn't dangerous. Same thing with Morris and his ankle, even before the concussion. [Title]

Output: Disagree


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 5 days ago [Body] About fucking time, idiots. [Title]

Output: Finally switched


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Go fuck yourself, ESPN. [Title]

Output: Still on both stations


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 9 hours ago [Title] Maybe we won't get in [Body]

Output: I was hoping we would make the NIT. Now I am hoping for a bonfire. Those look like a bad Christmas present from Grandma, who thought she was getting you just what you wanted.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 1 hour ago [Title] Pete Carroll is a great coach [Body]

Output: That's exactly how he should handle it. Carroll handles himself well with the press and with fans. And he has proven the the label of "player's coach" doesn't necessarily mean a guy is soft and won't win.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 2 days ago [Title] We are aware of federal Title IX laws? [Body]

Output: Michigan cannot give Harbaugh "complete autonomy" when it comes to disciplinary actions regarding players. No school can, nor is it advisable. Federal law requires the university to conduct its own investigation for certain transgressions, such as assaults and sexual assaults, regardless of any other investigation or the conclusions reached in any other investigation. The federal rules also control several aspects of how the university goes about taking action and there is no way any university president, much less an athletic department, can trump that. It is the reason Florida State will soon face a massive civil suit -- they took two years to get theirs done on Jameis Winston. Undoubtedly the coach can deal with any number of player transgressions on his own, but there are certain categories that will remain under the control of the university, with the same protocol applying to football players as they would to other students.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Nice analysis, excellent coach [Body]

Output: I know everyone is on the Harbaugh train. I think Harbaugh is a great coach but I'm not as excited about him coming to Ann Arbor for one reason -- the constant rumors we'd deal with every offseason that he is a candidate for an NFL job. We all know it will happen. No reason to pretend otherwise. Would he turn us around? Yes. Would he turn us around and return to the NFL? Also probably yes. It's a deal we'd all take. If he comes, great. But no one should imagine Harbaugh will come to Ann Arbor and finish his career there. There's just no way that is happening. He is somewhat like Saban -- though clearly Harbaugh is a better NFL coach than we've seen out of Saban in his two stints. Harbaugh will not be able to resist going after a Super Bowl. If he'd already won one, I'd feel differently. But he wants one in his career, no doubt. If Harbaugh says no, Whittingham deserves more than a look. He is an outstanding coach and the point about how he maximizes the talent he is able to land at Utah should not be underestimated. His teams are physical and sound. He gets a lot out of them. He'd do great with the talent he can attract at a place such as Michigan.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Moeller was a great coach [Body]

Output: He was actually the guy who brought along Michigan's passing game, which was never Bo's favorite part of the game. Moeller was a tremendous coach and, as a recruiter, he was just as good. He knew how to evaluate talent and recruit the players who could do it at the next level. We won several Big Ten titles in a row under Moeller. His demise was sad. If it happened these days, he might be able to enter a program to get help and keep his job. At the time, it was a huge deal, the video of him weeping did not help, and momentum rose quickly to get him out. It's too bad. I thought Lloyd Carr was a solid coach, but I never thought he was not nearly as good as Moeller.


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 1 day ago [Title] And now we find the Winston story is not like Cornwell says [Body]

Output: Not only did the accuser's attorney never ask for $7 million, they did not even want to participate in settlement talks. They did so at Cornwell's request, then he put the $7 million figure on the table, they rejected it -- and he then goes out and says in a letter that he knows has to be made public on request that they "demanded" $7 million. Shame on those who didn't see through this, one of the oldest scheister lawyer tricks in the books, before they just quoted his bogus letter. http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/09/24/jameis-winston-flo...


Input: [Date] 1 year 12 weeks ago [Title] Great news on D.C. and the tourney [Body]

Output: It's a shrewd move to hold the Big Ten tournament in D.C. one year, and not just because I live here, though that will get me buying tickets for sure. In terms of expanding the Big Ten footprint, the Mid-Atlantic area is far more up for grabs than the Midwest. It's a huge population base and it's important to not hold the tournament in the same city every year, especially if that city is Indianapolis. My sister lives in Howell, Mich., and I have driven there from D.C. several times. It takes about nine hours. For a road trip, not a big deal at all. I would think it's smart to give different live audiences a chance to go to the tournament. D.C. has been largely an ACC region. Holding the Big Ten tourney here helps change that. I'm all for it. Will the ACC be happy the Big Ten is doing this? No it won't, and neither will the SEC, which sees this region as part of the South and there to be claimed. So all the more reason to do it.


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Title] Like the media it is, this blog blew it [Body]

Output: This false "catfishing" claim only came out in the skewed form in which it was presented because it's the last weekend of recruiting and it was a chance to plant a negative story about Michigan. And this blog blew it too, because of its noted bias against Dave Brandon, who is an excellent AD and has really helped turn around a sagging program. What Michigan did was very smart. It is not catfishing to a) really exist, b) use your real name and c) friend someone on Facebook or follow them on Twitter. The point was to show players how easily their "friends" can spread everything they post all over the place. It's an important lesson. The media, and this blog is as guilty as any other outlet, just gets it wrong because of inherent bias. You really cant call this blog ethical with the way it always trashes Brandon. It gets so tiresome. The tweet that opens this thread is false. It begins and ends right there.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Ah Pelinka [Body]

Output: And then the game would start. He might make a fee shots, miss the clutch ones, and usually be a non-factor. Mr. Practice Player. Now Rice, he was great -- even in games.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Garde Thompson [Body]

Output: Could really play.


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Hire Loeffler [Body]

Output: Scot Loeffler fired along with rest of Auburn staff today. We should move on him before Meyer does. He was on Meyer's staff at Florida and well-regarded. Caught up in Chizik's mess but an excellent coach.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Congratulations to Jim Delany and the Big 10 [Body]

Output: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2012/11/19/college-sports-m... It's not like the commissioner is hiding his strategy. This is what you do once war is declared, and the Big 10's view is the first shot came when Notre Dame aligned itself with the ACC. Even if you don't share Delany's vision, at least ackowledge the man seems to know when his conference is in someone's crosshairs. We all long for the sports lineups we are used to, but it is not like doing nothing is the smartest option, lest you prefer the Big 10 be in the ACC's shoes. It's business, it's life. Too many people are reacting based on the quality of the football programs at Maryland and Rutgers now, but money solves a lot of those problems. Remember, even venerable LSU sucked for years until Nick Saban showed up. The Big 10 is a mediocre football conference right now. And this is how we see the ways in which being the big player in huge TV markets offers a lot of protection -- even if our teams are down, the viewership is still there. The alumni are all over the Midwest and Northeast. That's our insurance. It is hard to argue with locking up the New York/New Jersey and Baltimore/D.C. markets in this current war, in which some conference or conferences are going away. If I could wave a magic wand right now, I'd try right now to recruit two of these three -- UVA, UNC and Duke -- and lock up the most progressive states in the South. They have to be thinking about their futures -- and Notre Dame may be doing the same. The Irish are about to start thinking they made a big mistake, and that's because they did make a big mistake. In my view, as it is the Big 10 has put the ACC in a very precarious position, with so many of the nation's largest TV markets now in the Big 10 footprint. The Big 10 is an attractive place to be, today and even more so tomorrow. Yes, it puts a lot of teams in the conference, and that makes it hard to win the conference title. We'll see schools celebrating division titles, a la the Major Leagues, but we have to be realistic as we react to what is happening. It's happening to us or by us.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Quarterback out of nowhere? [Body]

Output: I think it's a stretch to call a top recruit like Devin Gardner a quarterback out of nowhere. He has shown indications when he's had a chance to play that he could be an excellent quarterback. I thought he settled down nicely against Illinois last year and I was at the MSU game in the ridiculous windstorm. That was a tough situation but even in that game he showed flashes. I would not expect him to play perfectly in those games coming in off the bench, and he didn't, but it was also clear he had ability. He's always thrown a nice ball and it seemed his accuracy improved the more the game went on, but he just has not previously had much chance to play. What I continue to wonder is what the coaches saw in practice that convinced them we'd be OK at quarterback without Gardner as Denard's backup. I really think it was less about QB and more about just trying to get a great athlete like Gardner on the field, and to make that happen they talked themselves into believing that Bellomy was ready to be the backup. (He wasn't, but that also does not mean Bellomy has topped out as redshirt freshman. He'll get better.) But I really think even if Gardner had not moved back this season, he still would have won the job as starting quarterback next year. I just never have thought Hoke would be eager to play Morris as a true freshman over a senior, but that's particularly true when the senior has a world of talent, as Gardner does.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] They couldn't get Rosenberg and Snyder? [Body]

Output: I guess they wanted someone who knows what he's talking about instead.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] The Free Press proved the value of an investigation [Body]

Output: They ran a series riddled with errors and ignored requests that the paper run corrections. Even the report the NCAA produced noted the newspaper was in error. Drew Sharp hates the state of Michigan and everything about it. I would ask, why hasn't Drew Sharp or any of the others written about the rampant oversigning and fraudulent medical exemptions handed out by the SEC over the past 10 years? Or ripped the SEC coaches for voting unanimously against ending oversigning, while the university presidents in the league voted unanimously to stop it? Why has he not written that Urban Meyer's departure from Florida came soon after the university hired a new president who said he did not like oversigning and would no longer allow it? No, instead we see him constantly rip the Big Ten even as he praises the number of consecutive years the SEC has won BCS titles, with no discussion that the run by the league started with Nick Saban's arrival at LSU, where he commenced to blow open loopholes in NCAA rules, to the point that even the most shameless conference in the history of college athletics finally had to do something about it. I'd rather have a journalist who investigates legitimate stories worthy of investigations than to criticize the Detroit News for not making the same mistake the Freep did -- launch a U-M investigation without really even understanding the concept of countable hours, spend reams of time and ink on a series of stories that essentially detailed nothing more than a paperwork violation by the coaching staff, and then not have the decency to correct the errors in their report.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] You're not wrong [Body]

Output: And they always include a number of hypotheticals that leap ahead because the kid missed one game. I would imagine the coaches would like him to play quarterback in his final four (maybe five) games at Michigan. But hypothethically, we could ponder this again tomorrow, when we'll have 24 more hours to not have any idea where Denard's elbow stands.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Leagues also drawing a hard line [Body]

Output: It doesn't look like the leagues or the NCAA care what the voters decided. It's still banned. But this makes sense. There's no way the sports leagues would ever lead this charge. If the U.S. culture changes over time, they'll follow a long. But this is a long way from that. http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/11/07/recreational-marijuana-sports-colorado-washington/1690651/


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Totally agree with this [Body]

Output: People who want to use it already are using it. And judging by the vote totals, a lot of people are using it!


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Law will not change sports leagues' policies [Body]

Output: This law will have no impact on professional athletes, who have agreed in their collective bargaining agreements that marijuana is a banned substance and they can be suspended for it if they test positive. They have a signed contract with their employers that specifically bans marijuana and the law won't change that. Same thing for college athletes, Olympic athletes, etc. -- the rules governing them prohibit the use of marijuana. It does not matter whether the athletes are on the job or not. They cannot use it. The DEA today said the law changes nothing in their view: It remains against federal law to possess, use or cultivate pot. What we can expect in Colorado and Washington in the short term is.... nothing, at least until more of this is sorted out. What is most likely to happen is those state governments will be talking to the feds about how the feds will react as the implementation of this law proceeds. One could imagine the governor of Colorado letting someone try to open up a retail marijuana outlet, even though he knows the feds will come right in and shut it down. Turning enforcement over to the feds protects him politically because the voters in his state have said they don't want the state to enforce it. So when he says he will honor the will of the voters, that really means nothing. The feds typically do not prosecute marijuana cases unless it is a distribution charge involving a large quantity -- they leave the minor cases to the states. But if a state is declaring it no longer will enforce it, most analysts expect the federal government to sue Colorado and Washington on the grounds that a state law cannot supercede federal law. This is very similar to the Arizona immigration law in some respects, though the marijuana case will law actually be more clearcut in favor of the feds. In the case of Arizona, the Supreme Court split because it was a case in which Arizona was seeking to enforce a state law on the grounds that, in the view of Jan Brewer anyway, the feds had failed to enforce the same law. This is a case of a state in direct conflict with a federal law. The feds' potential actions could take many forms, from pursuing busts and criminal cases themselves to simply challenging the law in court and preventing it from being enacted until a federal judge decides. But I would say there is no chance of the feds just letting this go or the NBA, NFL, NCAA, MLB, USOC or any other sport governing body allowing it for athletes in those two states.


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Title] Agree! Bama a cut above rest of SEC [Body]

Output: I'm a little tired of all these SEC teams flattering themselves by talking about how great Alabama is, as if that makes all the SEC teams great. Alabama is a great team, but in my view there is a large gap between Alabama and the rest of the SEC. What Bama did to Michigan, they did to virtually every SEC opponent last year. Indeed, as this poster points out, LSU did not get in the end zone against the Tide in EIGHT quarters of play. We got dominated, no doubt. But I have watched Bama for years. I'm from Alabama, graduated from Michigan. In several games last year, the Tide did the same -- to Arkansas, Florida, Auburn and LSU. LSU? Less than 100 yards of offense in a national title game? This is the other 'unbeatable' SEC team? Don't think so. Alabama is a cut above the rest of the league. The departed seniors on defense meant very little. The team had its QB back, veteran lines and returning LBs. The losses were easily plugged. Plus, Saban has handed out like 163 scholarships over the past six seasons. That's an average of 27 guys, every year, with some of those replacing players who were basically cut or run off. In fact, this Bama team might be better than last year's simply because McCarron is experienced now. Last year, he was trying to nail down the job. After Bama, I see a bunch of SEC teams that are distant seconds. Does anyone really think John L. Smith is going to lead Arkansas to victory over Bama this year? Not happening. And I think Bama will beat LSU if the game is played in Miles' backyard. It's a coaching mismatch and Saban has increased the talent gap between his team and the rest of the league. If we had faced any other SEC team on Saturday, it would have been a different game. Who knows if we would've won. But we definitely would've been better able to hang with the other teams in the league. We played the best team in the country. That does not make every other team in their league as good as them, as much as SEC fans want to portray it that way. Their allegedly superior SEC teams have been getting killed by Bama and it will happen again this season.


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Title] RR got too much time [Body]

Output: In my opinion, we'd been in a better position to compete last night if RichRod had been fired a year sooner. And this is not a 'slam RR' post. I get all his offense excites people, but to me he was far from a complete head coach. His teams are flashy, but they are not tough. The kind of teams he builds get destroyed by the Alabamas of the world, and there is no doubt Alabama is the current standard of excellence. We got pushed around on both lines and line recruiting was a huge weakness under RR. Alabama has tough guys all over the roster. Hoke is building a tough team, but clearly not there yet. The team from Tuscaloosa was built like Bo used to build teams. The team from Ann Arbor was a tweener team, still part-Rodriguez and not yet Hoke. Saban devours spread teams. If you have no vertical passing game, you cannot beat them. Our QB play was awful and the only receiver to play well was Gallon. Gardner looked like he had no idea what we was doing. Soft cuts, wrong routes, turning the wrong way. We have no real passing attack and it showed. The goal for 2012 should be to see what kind of passing game Denard can handle and we should just run him more. He is no more accurate than he was last year, a lot of his passes still are just launches that he hopes our guys catch, and he's destined to be a Percy Harvin-type in the NFL, which I feel is a good thing for Denard's pro longevity. I love watching Denard run the ball, but his limitations get exposed by really good teams. We'll be putting in a true passing game starting in 2013.


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Title] I understand the sentiment, but... [Body]

Output: ... I would not overreact to one game. Truth is, we had played Alabama three times previously and won twice. Saban is a great coach. Combine great coaching, great tradition and the ability to make a team incredibly deep through oversigning, and you have a program on a roll. But if -- and this is a big IF -- the NCAA really does crack down on roster manipulation (Stewart Mandel, for example, thinks the new rules will not stop oversigning), and as Hoke continues to recruit players head-to-head with Alabama (as in the Turly-Tillman and Dawson commits), we'll see things level out over the next few years. Someone should run the numbers on this, but I'll bet the edge Alabama holds in the number of scholarships given out over the past four years, not to mention that Saban has been recruiting players to fit his system, which is more like the days of Bo. I don't think we'll ever be Alabama in terms of how we go about things -- Michigan is a serious university, while Bama is your typical, average state school -- but I think we'll be able to compete with them in two years. There's nothing fancy about what they do. They get great recruits, they've been cutting recruits they missed on and replacing them with more recruits, and that just gives more talent to a great coach. They'll always get great recruits. If we can stop them from manipulating the rules to correct their misses, we can compete. Indeed, if we can get everyone playing by the same rules, we have the coaching staff and recruiting power to return to beating Alabama again. The competitive edge brought by oversigning is depth, and we saw it last night. It is the reason Alabama can 'reload, not rebuild.' They've been stockpiling as much as they can get away with. Remember, there were years before the SEC went on an oversigning rampage started by Saban at LSU (and then Alabama), along with Arkansas and South Carolina. And Michigan dominated the SEC in bowl games before the binge. And which SEC team was the first to ban oversigning? Florida, by the order of the school president. And looked what happened -- they started getting dominated in the SEC. The SEC teams you see on the field really are better and much deeper. It's how they got that way that doesn't get any discussion on television.


Input: [Date] 2 years 51 weeks ago [Title] Ah [Body]

Output: Thanks. I have done that myself.


Input: [Date] 2 years 51 weeks ago [Title] Excuse me? [Body]

Output: What are you talking about?


Input: [Date] 2 years 51 weeks ago [Title] It's a consent decree, not an NCAA ruling [Body]

Output: This is posturing and will go nowhere. Universities can appeal sanctions handed down by the NCAA, but that is not what happened here. There was no investigation, there was the Freeh Report, commissioned by Penn State. The sanctions were agreed to by both parties, not handed down, and signed by the NCAA president and the Penn State president, who cleared with university counsel that he had the authority. Had a consent decree not been signed, then the school would have been subjected to the standard enforcement process and could appeal that ruling if it found it unfair. But as the NCAA said last week when the Paterno family said it would appeal, the consent decree is not subject to an appeal. It is an agreement, a contract signed by both parties. The trustees are wasting their time.


Input: [Date] 3 years 18 weeks ago [Title] That's an ugly house [Body]

Output: Always amazed at how much money some people spend to buy a house that has no curb appeal, no character and is just plain ugly. Ugly brick and the design of those window frames is hideous. Smacks of 'new money' with no classic taste.


Input: [Date] 3 years 19 weeks ago [Title] SEC fans don't wear jerseys? [Body]

Output: How many SEC teams has he seen play? Go to an LSU game and you'll see plenty of jerseys. And plenty of really ugly purple shirts.


Input: [Date] 3 years 20 weeks ago [Title] I thought he said Temple would beat us [Body]

Output: Did Davis come back later and say Ohio would beat us? When I was watching the show, he said that Temple would beat us in the round of 32, in what he termed a "mini-upset." I don't pay attention to it. When we drew Clemson, people said we'd lose. We won. Last year, all I heard was about all the great athletes Tennessee had. We crushed them. The analysts are just fans. They all say predictable things. That said, Temple is a quality, well-coached team. Fran Dunphy is an excellent coach. But I still like our chances of getting to the Sweet 16.


Input: [Date] 3 years 20 weeks ago [Title] Thanks for stopping in troll [Body]

Output: Hey troll, thanks for leaving top talent sitting there because of your coach's "system." What has you worried is you fear the talent evaluation skills of Hoke and Mattison. As well you should. Michigan has no fear of Meyer. Played him once, shredded his defense, handed Tebow his only bowl loss. Keep up the great work. Leave us the players whose best football is ahead of them, just like you left McCray and Trey Burke in basketball. Conley will end up being better than Burrows. Better athlete, bigger, more upside. When I read stupid comments like yours, I smell fear. With good reason.


Input: [Date] 3 years 22 weeks ago [Title] On those university rankings [Body]

Output: Important to note that Michigan's ranking was the highest ranking of any U.S. public university. The nine U.S. schools ranked ahead of us are all private institutions, and Michigan ranked ahead of the other two top public schools -- Cal-Berkeley and Virginia. Pretty impressive. Also, while everyone likes to make fun of a "General Studies" degree, it is basically just a liberal arts degree. The classmate of mine at Michigan who is the richest of everyone in our group of friends is a hugely successful corporate real estate developer. He majored in General Studies. Far from holding him back, it made a dramatic positive difference in his life. Why? Because he had a degree from Michigan and that in itself opens doors. My point is it's the quality of the school that matters most, and the competitiveness of the student body. At Ohio, you are going to school with a bunch of average students, some well below average. It is not hard to get accepted. Any degree from Michigan is worth more than the vast majority of degrees from Ohio because you have been to a place that is simply filled with smarter people and that better prepares you to compete.


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Title] This is correct [Body]

Output: If Gutierrez had not injured his throwing shoulder in preseason practice, he would've started ahead of Henne. My prediction is that Gardner starts for two years -- the second one is contingent on him getting the medical redshirt for 2010 -- that Morris plays little if at all his first year, and then gets more time his second year. I don't see any way that Morris arrives on campus ahead of Gardner, who is a very talented player. I also could even Morris taking a redshirt year if he is not needed his first season, which would mean Bellomy is the backup and that Bellomy has developed into a pretty good player, which is how the coaches view him. Borges keeps saying everyone is going to be surprised when they see Bellomy play, and I don't think that is false praise.


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: I think if Alex has somehow convinced himself there is a comparison between the business schools at Michigan vs. Auburn, then he may very well be trying to rationalize a decision to go to Auburn. I also am from Alabama and I've never heard anyone even take Auburn's business school seriously. You'd be better off to major in economics at Birmingham-Southern than go to Auburn's business school, unless your business is dairy. I agree with the poster who said an economics degree from Michigan would be better. It would be life-changing better. My roommate at U-M went that route, got into Ross for his MBA, and is now living in Chicago and really wealthy. The problem with Auburn is even an undergraduate degree from there is not likely to mean much if you want to go to Michigan's business school. Auburn does have some above-average programs, but it is in general a lightweight school in terms of academics, like most of the SEC schools. (Vandy and Georgia are far and away the two best academic schools in the league, though now you could add Missouri to that list, at least for some areas of study.) As for the two worst, I'd go with LSU and Mississippi State. For most of its history, LSU didn't even have admission standards beyond requiring a high school diploma. When I was working in New Orleans, every summer we'd bring in interns, and a few of them would be from LSU. We would always end up hiring a few interns, and it was never the ones from LSU. Loyola University in New Orleans, a small Jesuit-run school, is light years ahead of LSU in producing sharper graduates.


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Title] What a clown Saban is [Body]

Output: Every coach could claim caps prevented players from having opportunities to come to his school. Every NFL coach could claim league limits on roster size prevented players from having opportunities to be on an NFL team. The rules are there to protect the sanctity of the competition. Saban doesn't look at rules as rules. He likes to portray them as unfortunate roadblocks to his goal of assuming advantages no other teams are allowed to have. Then when he wins, he acts as if every coach had the same chance to win as his teams had, and he doesn't mention the scores of extra players he has signed over the years.


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Title] Has no one heard of central time? [Body]

Output: The guy is in Chicago, which is central time. And he's not coming to Michigan anyway, so who cares.


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Title] Auburn board says Diamond has told the coaches [Body]

Output: This board says Diamond informed all the coaches yesterday and the announcement is tomorrow. They also believe Arkansas is the winner.


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Title] On the four-year schollies [Body]

Output: Hoke mentioned that he didn't recall players losing their scholarships for not being good football players, and said it was usually for academic or social reasons. That was true at places such as Michigan, but that was not true in the SEC. In fact, because the rules previously did not prohibit schools from non-renewing kids for athletic reasons, Saban and many others adopted a tryout-and-cut approach as a routine, annual practice. Arkansas used to announce it with a press release, touting the six scholarships it had just non-renewed. The new NCAA rule attempts to close the loophole by saying players cannot lose their scholarship for 'non-academic' reasons, or unless they get into a legal issue that violates university or team rules, or unless they voluntarily quit the team. On the face of it, it should make a difference. It will not solve it. Coaches have all kinds of ways to get kids to quit.