Input: [Date] 45 weeks 6 hours ago [Title] It's true - MSU is a fine [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 1 day ago [Title] And our tailbacks will be [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 6 hours ago [Title] If possible (on top of, oh, [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I'm excited about having a [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 1 day ago [Title] What he said! Also, I'm [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 1 day ago [Title] The classic "feign [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Those sprint cars don't turn [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 4 days ago [Title] It's so beautiful. [Body]

Output: It's so beautiful.


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Now I know who to ask for [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Someone who is very afraid of [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 11 weeks ago [Title] Hey man, you gotta get ranked [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 15 weeks ago [Title] Hey, it's understandable - [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 15 weeks ago [Title] If we were to rank "best" [Body]

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

Output: It was onside.


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] I mean, just the constant [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] Today I realized I'm not a [Body]

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


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

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


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

Output: Feels good, man. Feels good.


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] It's gotta be "AHHHHHHHH" for [Body]

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


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

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] "Maybe forever." Damnit [Body]

Output: "Maybe forever." Damnit Brian. That's not what I wanted to hear.


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] What? Your words, they hurt [Body]

Output: What? Your words, they hurt me. I am not siding with anybody here. If anything, there is a trace of derision in my comment aimed at the university because I implied that they'd rather not take any punitive action against football players if they aren't compelled to. As far as 'sympathies' and 'small print', I choose not to ascribe such emotionally-laden connotations to a complicated matter which I aim to treat as logically as possible. Naturally, I sympathize with any innocent people who were harmed unjustly. I don't know who they are, but I am sorry for what happened.


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] The author doesn't seem to [Body]

Output: The author doesn't seem to know whether the university actually reviewed the accusations the first time ... this could be their first actual effort at investigating it. With however the policies were previously, perhaps they didn't have to look into it. And if they don't have to, they probably rather wouldn't. So maybe that happened?


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] The article says that a [Body]

Output: The article says that a revision of sexual conduct policies after the incident may have necessitated that the university to re-review the events of 2009 years later, thus causing the delayed action.


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Title] Right on. [Body]

Output: Right on.


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] I don't think "jacking" [Body]

Output: I don't think "jacking" someone in the face (it was really more of a slap-push anyway) is an appropriate response to smack talk. That 'Skins OL was the bigger child in that encounter.


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] I shall celebrate on the [Body]

Output: I shall celebrate on the enemy's corpse tonight in Madison.


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Title] It's cool guys, this is why [Body]

Output: It's cool guys, this is why we recruited a bunch of talent. Some degree of attrition/chaos should be expected, and I think many of us factored that into our impression of these recent recruiting classes - that is, the classes are so robustly good that it provides some cushion and mitigates the effects of chaos a little bit. Obviously it's better to have George than not, but the class is still good.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] I think that's ok. The only [Body]

Output: I think that's ok. The only language Brandon and the athletic department speak is money. Refusal to spend your hard-earned money doesn't say "I don't love my football team" - it says "I'm not satisfied with my athletic department's ways". And if someone chastises you for being not a good enough fan because the team "isn't worth enough to you" to go to the games, that's bullshit because people don't have unlimited money. "Worth it" is not the same to a broke-ass PhD student as it is for a 45 year-old successful lawyer/plumber/what-have-you. You want Brandon to listen, but the only way to speak to him is by pulling your financial support - NOT your fandom.


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Title] Borges: "No ... No ... [Body]

Output: Borges: "No ... No ... NOOOO!!!" /calls run up the middle in denial


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Title] Offensive ... offensive what? [Body]

Output: Offensive ... offensive what? Line? I don't even ... what is that? I'm sure I've never even heard of such an idea. You can make a line of blockers on offense? Well I'll be.


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Title] jk jk you're a good primate [Body]

Output: jk jk you're a good primate bro.


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Title] Ok fine, take the upvote. I [Body]

Output: Ok fine, take the upvote. I don't even care anymore.


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] The moderation system is like [Body]

Output: The moderation system is like mgoblog's prefrontal cortex - it allows us to surpress our base, animalistic motivations with logic and willpower to generate appropriate behavior in the pursuit of long-term goals. Without it, we lose our impulse control and our behavior is emotional, unfiltered, and short-sighted.


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] I too think the site's staff [Body]

Output: I too think the site's staff has gotten even better at what they do. The front page rocks.


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] I agree wholeheartedly. I [Body]

Output: I agree wholeheartedly. I know that the technical obstacles of getting the moderation system healthy again are undoubtedly more complex than I can imagine, but for me it's actually been a large enough detriment to my enjoyment of this community that I have allowed myself to become only tenuously attached to the discussions of the board. I know people sometimes criticize the groupthink that the blog demonstrates and decry our moderation of contrary opinions as an infringement on thought diversity, but I believe this period of non-moderation is compelling evidence that such diversity is not as valuable as we would have liked to believe - instead, it's generally non-constructive negativity. And it does indeed set a precedent where trolling becomes accepted, and trolls coalesce like wildfire on a parched California chaparral. I still eat up the front page content, but it's no longer worth the time and effort that it takes to sift through +200 comments for thoughtful dialogue. I'm not abandoning the blog, but I'm certainly distanced for the time being. I'll be back later.


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] It's that stage of [Body]

Output: It's that stage of intoxication just above belligerence but just below shitting one's own pants.


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] I don't quite agree with [Body]

Output: I don't quite agree with tipping the chart on its corner and equating up-ness to goodness. Firstly, notice that the intervals on the defensive F/+ axis are larger than those on the offensive F/+ axis - this effectively weights defense disproportionately, because distance along that axis contributes more to vertical distance when tilted. I would propose using a geometric mean of offensive and defensive F/+, which does a better job of average products - think of the position on the chart as a two dimensional product of offensive and defensive F/+. In order to do this, however, you'd have to convert the F/+ scales to be exclusively positive. You could do this by subtracting the minimum to normalize all values positively, but I'm not sure if this corrupts the original meaning of F/+ because I am dumb and don't know anything about it. Anyway, math.


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] I'm not quite sure if you're [Body]

Output: I'm not quite sure if you're trying to be mean to the girl or not, but she sounds cool as hell from that interview.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] I'm gonna be out of town this [Body]

Output: I'm gonna be out of town this weekend and miss it, but my friends are having a belated Halloween party the next weekend. I'm kinda undecided about whether I really like freakfest or not ... I went once and had a pretty good time just seeing all the people dressed up in the streets, but it was so crowded that getting into most bars and grabbing a drink ended up being a tough mission. What do you think? Either way, I like that Madison has made Halloween its "thing." The atmosphere is cool.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] I spent six months in [Body]

Output: I spent six months in Australia, which was like 100x swearing - but almost all of it was casual. A stranger at the bus stop would remark on what a "bloody nice f***ing day" it was, you know? And the kind of neat side effect of it all was that people just don't get offended by swear words, even when they're used in anger. It sort of takes the edge off actual confrontations, because those words aren't to be taken personally. It was pretty different and interesting. Kind of like you day, it reminded me of the dialogue in movies set in Boston.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] I am also offended! Now [Body]

Output: I am also offended! Now what?


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] I'll add another theory that [Body]

Output: I'll add another theory that is not mutually exclusive to the societal class origin concept - we have lots of words that mean the same thing, right? I think, for a given set of meaningfully redundant words, they vary in numerous attributes - some are more casual or more formal ("hey" vs. "salutations"), more dramatic or more subtle ("smashed" vs. "hit"), more esoteric or more mainstream ("brachiating" vs. "swinging with one's arms"). We need them to have different connotations because when we communicate, we're not just transmitting information; we're also imbuing the information with how we feel about it. In the same way, I would propose that we need words commonly agreed to be harsh and severe so that we can use them to show that we are extremely angry and intending to offend. Consequently, I'd argue that swear words are offensive because that's what they were made to do - offend. We have strayed from this original function by overusing swear words when we're really not mad, when we're just calmly talking about regular things. I'm not saying this is a bad thing - I enjoy casual swearing, and I am somewhat proud of the combos I've strung together in my time. But I don't think it's totally nonsensical for one word to be offensive while another word that means the same thing isn't. And that's why. TL;DR - Totally unscientific conjecturing that swear words for literally invented with the purpose of being offensive.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] That was definitely the [Body]

Output: That was definitely the point. This guy's reaction in the original gif is pretty spectacular, but he's kinda in the background, overshadowed by the nonplussed girl in the foreground. This gif was made to give him his own deserved spotlight. But don't worry - I'm sure the original isn't going anywhere for a while. You'll be seeing her again.


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] Hey LSAClassOf2000 - it looks [Body]

Output: Hey LSAClassOf2000 - it looks like you normalized by standard deviations. Would you consider an additional normalization to account for the different sizes of each game thread? I don't know if our game threads pick up steam as the season progresses, but if that's the case, we could have had a larger sheer volume of comments in the PSU thread (compared to say, Notre Dame), which could inflate the counts of shits and fucks a little bit. Maybe a proportional measure that tells us what percent of the thread's comments were sucks and asses might give a truer reflection of "mood?" I don't know why I'm thinking about this. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] Screw you Wisconsin. [Body]

Output: Screw you Wisconsin


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] I liked the article. I feel [Body]

Output: I liked the article. I feel like it essentially summarizes the sentiment and analytics forged in the pressurized chaos of mgoblog (and other places) in an organized, concise way that is easily palatable for the "outside" world. It takes a step back to put things in a bit of historical context, shows why we love our coach so much, then explains the present frustrations. I don't think it's meant to be original analysis by any means, but I do think it captures the current state of affairs nicely. Also, it has pictures!


Input: [Date] 1 year 41 weeks ago [Title] Well, look - you might think [Body]

Output: Well, look - you might think calling it a "road win" is appropriate because Michigan won "on the road." However, Virginia Tech was also on the road (New Orleans isn't particularly close to either school). Therefore, this neutral site game didn't offer a home field advantage to either team , which is what I would consider the paramount challenge of playing on the road. So it's entirely an issue of semantics, but in my mind there's no question that beating the Hokies in this neutral site game was a different animal than beating someone on their own turf.


Input: [Date] 1 year 42 weeks ago [Title] Spotted Michigan gear in [Body]

Output: Spotted Michigan gear in Australia on a couple separate occasions. Boy do they enjoy sports down there.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] What on earth is happening [Body]

Output: What on earth is happening here?


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] D: 3.857x10153 Source: [Body]

Output: D: 3.857x10153 Source: SR57 Star Sapphire [Transmission Begin] H-hello? Is anybody out there? I'm injured, and I need help! Is anyone there? Can anyone hear this? ... If you can hear this, please respond! It's getting ever so hot in here. Why is it getting so hot? Where am I? Can someone help me? My sensors aren't working, I think. They don't detect anything. Someone has to hear this! If you can hear this, please respond in the ULF band! ... Why is it so hot? If you can hear me, keep signalling! I need to go check some systems. ... Where is everything? Where are the stars? Are they- Is it- Am I- Oh. Oh no, oh no. No! No no no n- [Transmission End]


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] Football road trip here - [Body]

Output: Football road trip here - I'll be taking in my first ever game day experience in Notre Dame Stadium. It's nice being able to sit back and relax, knowing that we already flushed those turds this season.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] This is amazing. [Body]

Output: This is amazing.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] That's what I had to do [Body]

Output: That's what I had to do yesterday in the original thread - I thought about commenting, I really did. I typed some stuff in the box, then I thought to myself "no, just don't even throw your hat in the ring. This fire needs no more fuel." Sometimes, for me, the smartest thing I can do is to say nothing.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] Not a meme. Unless "anomaly" [Body]

Output: Not a meme. Unless "anomaly" becomes a catchphrase 'round these part a la "THE HORROR," "Tacopants," or "Jeremy Gallon's cloaking device/jet boots." I know, I've contributed nothing to the ticket discussion. But a meme is an actual concept now, with an origin in evolutionary biology, of all things. It does mean something.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] I don't know what's been [Body]

Output: I don't know what's been going on with me lately, but it seems like if I have 2 or more micros during the day, I'm just tired for the rest of the day. If I'm out at night having fun, then I can drink and stay energized, but for some reason it just saps my strength if I'm sitting around. Maybe I'm just getting old. Anyway, point is I totally understand a 3 beer haze.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] Dantonio & Kelly currently [Body]

Output: Dantonio & Kelly currently facing off in an intense competition of who can grimace the hardest and look the most disgusted with their team. I can't tell who has the edge.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] Michigan 31, Huskies 17 [Body]

Output: Michigan 31, Huskies 17


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] Im pretty sure blood in stool [Body]

Output: Im pretty sure blood in stool is symptomatic of some serious medical issues though ...


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] Badgers never forget. [Body]

Output: Badgers never forget.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] ND for me. Due to my [Body]

Output: ND for me. Due to my association with certain Irish fans, and having already defeated them on the field of battle, I can now 'cheer' for them to appease my associates while still feeling superior. But really, screw Notre Dame. And screw the Spartans. But screw the Spartans slightly more.


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] I wouldn't mourn too much for [Body]

Output: I wouldn't mourn too much for the ignorant responses being shared around the Internet in the wake of this miss America competition - I suspect it would be pretty easy to compile a highlight reel of stupid twitter posts or YouTube comments about any conceivable topic, if you scrape your filter along the very bottom of the humanity barrel. I would wager that this is highly unrepresentative of Americans as a whole, and was written up for the press for (surprise!) sensationalism and page views. ... and go blue!


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] This is my strategy. Clearly [Body]

Output: This is my strategy. Clearly you're just not checking the site often enough.


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] "He knew right away. I mean, [Body]

Output: "He knew right away. I mean, I could yell at him -- I wasn't very happy, but he knew right away. He didn't need to be told what he did wrong. He's been coached on that." There's the difference between our coaching staff and Brian Kelly.


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] I'm gonna go ahead and take [Body]

Output: I'm gonna go ahead and take it as a positive sign that we are able to focus on these small-ish "details" as the negatives, rather than "getting 20 points scored on us" or "surviving by 3 points".


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] Same for me, I think. Well, [Body]

Output: Same for me, I think. Well, I've become more of a fan of college football in general probably thanks to mgoblog and the analytic way of thinking about football that it introduced me to. I can say that my love of Michigan football has also never been higher, but at the same time I think my emotional reactivity to football has been tempered over the years. Maybe the Rich Rodriguez experiment brought me back down to Earth, and living out of state with friends and colleagues from all over the country has helped me learn to be diplomatic and get along with other fans a little more. So, my enjoyment of Michigan football is at an all-time high this very moment, as well as my understanding of it. However, I generally won't punch holes in walls when things don't break our way.


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] This game is like pinball on [Body]

Output: This game is like pinball on grass. WHO EVEN KNOWS WHERE THAT STUPID THING IS GONNA BOUNCE?


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] Only 71,214. [Body]

Output: Only 71,214.


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] MSU's offense runs one [Body]

Output: MSU's offense runs one passing play - drawing PI. Which isn't working out too well.


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] They could also improve a la [Body]

Output: They could also improve a la Wisconsin last year - they damn near rose from the dead, especially at o-line. Went from looking SUPER terrible to dismantling Nebraska like Lenny accidentally destroying tiny defenseless bunnies that he really only loved too much.


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] Strong point. Strong. [Body]

Output: Strong point. Strong. Point.


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] I can't watch the game at the [Body]

Output: I can't watch the game at the moment, but all this chatter about State's offensive struggles pleases me.


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] I, too, am curious. I would [Body]

Output: I, too, am curious. I would gladly donate and make an appearance ... although I'm going to be with (cringe) a Notre Dame fan and a Nebraska fan. I apologize to everybody, this is what happens when you leave the Wolverine State for grad school. I can leave them at a nearby family member's tailgate while I moonlight at the true party spot.


Input: [Date] 1 year 48 weeks ago [Title] I doubt that this is a good [Body]

Output: I doubt that this is a good place for rumors, particularly such dark ones. It would be better to wait until anything is substantiated before making us worry. My opinion anyway, I guess you can do what you want. I just think it sucks.


Input: [Date] 1 year 49 weeks ago [Title] Some games require skill or [Body]

Output: Some games require skill or ability, rather than sheer strength or speed (what we typically think of as "athleticism"). For instance, archery requires an intense amount of coordination, control, and carefully practiced skill. But you may not think of an archer as an "athlete." So, I think what we're looking at is a division between physical games that are primarily games of skill, and physical games that are primarily competitions of power. Driving racecars is clearly a physical activity, but the strength component is pretty minimal. I'd have to categorize it similarly to archery or bowling, but with an added dimension of engineering fused to it.


Input: [Date] 1 year 49 weeks ago [Title] Korbel brandy because [Body]

Output: Korbel brandy because Wisconsin. I was actually at the Korbel champagne cellars in CA recently, taking the free tour, and the guide asks "do any of you happen to be from Wisconsin?" My girlfriend and I slowly raised our hands, and he looks surprised. "Really? Cool! Over 75% of the brandy we make is consumed by the state of Wisconsin." We high five. http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/0/6063/3117065-4596677878-T...


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


Input: [Date] 1 year 49 weeks ago [Title] Im still not convinced that [Body]

Output: Im still not convinced that Bielema wasn't simply driving the car that Alvarez built (and continued to maintain behind the scenes).


Input: [Date] 1 year 51 weeks ago [Title] Nginx struck my iPhone OS [Body]

Output: Nginx struck my iPhone OS too. No idea what's going on with that.


Input: [Date] 1 year 51 weeks ago [Title] The thing about ranking teams [Body]

Output: The thing about ranking teams week to week, the way we do, is that we rely on a set of believed probabilities that we've built from prior evidence. This is a Bayesian approach to statistics, in which evidential probabilities are continuously updated with new data. It's very good for lots of applications, but the one thing that really impacts the long-term functioning of such a process is the initial set of probabilities we feed into the system. Therefore, it's important that these initial probabilities - built from evidence - come close to capturing the true probabilities of reality. I think a fair few people would argue that, in college football, the evidence we have in the preseason with wich to form a quality set of expectations is too scarce and too poor to accomplish such a feat. It's fine to form opinions, but remember that these opinions become reality, statistically, when our Bayesian machine is set in motion and grabs onto them. An alternative to the current system would be to suspend the generation of expected probabilities for use in meaningful rankings until more data has been collected. Perhaps you postpone the release of rankings until three games have been played - then you have a greater volume of more applicable evidence with which to rank teams. If Notre Dame shits the bed in two of their first three because they actually suck, the teams that beat them early on don't get rocketed to the top of the BCS undeservedly. Similarly, if lower-tier SEC teams don't fare so well in their non-conference games, LSU and Georgia won't be given platinum medals for curb stomping them just because they're SEC teams. As you pointed out, it would be impossible to prohibit conjecturing in the early weeks. But it would be nice if there was a designated point in the season when we take a retrospective look at some real data, get some context, and smooth out the noise to form a more perfect basis for mid and late-season rankings. Otherwise, it is as they say: "garbage in, garbage out."


Input: [Date] 1 year 51 weeks ago [Title] I was trying to get some [Body]

Output: I was trying to get some seats together for ND, but due to the single seat limitation and crazy price, there's just no way. I am saddened.


Input: [Date] 1 year 51 weeks ago [Title] That Manning vine cracks me [Body]

Output: That Manning vine cracks me up every time. Also, thanks for pointing out the SpartanSavageSquad - I can't believe that's a thing. They're laying a strong foundation of "we have no idea what we're doing" pretty early.


Input: [Date] 1 year 51 weeks ago [Title] I do not envy the media [Body]

Output: I do not envy the media duties that Brady has undertaken. What a long day!


Input: [Date] 1 year 52 weeks ago [Title] I too want to know this, as [Body]

Output: I too want to know this, as my friends and I are aiming to make a road trip from Madison for the game that weekend. Also, there are 6 of us, but only 4 tickets can be bought at once ... how would a group of 6 go about getting seats next to each other?


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 days ago [Title] Go watch Bill Murray's cinema [Body]

Output: Go watch Bill Murray's cinema classic, Groundhog Day, then have a light snack around 9 pm, then go to sleep. In the morning, there might be new info. Maybe.


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 days ago [Title] I've flown from Michigan to [Body]

Output: I've flown from Michigan to Australia and back - twice - and there are still plenty of opportunities to get back on that internet and fix your damn rumor posts when new info surfaces. Wifi at the LAX layover, or at the very least you can use your smart phone's network. Let's say you're on that trans-Pacific flight ... you can still pay for internet, and if there's anything worth using expensive 32000 foot internet for, it's the fellow Michigan faithful you've screwed over with your irresponsible initial post AM I RIGHT??? Lo siento. Emocional.


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 days ago [Title] He's a 6'1" (?) point guard [Body]

Output: He's a 6'1" (?) point guard competing in an athleticism drill ... I still think Trey's got team skills, real point guard skills, but he's going to look bad in a competition of who can run through / jump over everybody, right? It's like a free for all in summer league. I mean, I could be wrong, but that's why I'm happy to wait and see.


Input: [Date] 2 years 1 week ago [Title] Keep it up dude. I gave up [Body]

Output: Keep it up dude. I gave up the longer distances for the rest of the summer after developing some kind of muscle strain/tear, so I'm sticking with 5-10k routes now. As long as I get outside for a bit, I'm happy. Your 10k should seem short next to an 11 mile training.


Input: [Date] 2 years 1 week ago [Title] Yeah I can't complain about [Body]

Output: Yeah I can't complain about the microbrew situation over here, although I do miss all the Bell's/Founders/Shorts from home. Fat Squirrel was also one of my faves - I really like to get the New Glarus 12 pack samplers (4 different beers) for my family whenever I come home.


Input: [Date] 2 years 1 week ago [Title] New Glarus Spotted Cow - a [Body]

Output: New Glarus Spotted Cow - a classic 'round these parts. Had a big week of surgery in the lab, weather couldn't be better. If you can, make sure you sit outside for a bit & enjoy the sunshine.


Input: [Date] 2 years 1 week ago [Title] My money's on the mantis. I [Body]

Output: My money's on the mantis. I know, I know, the hornet has venom, but I don't care. Mantis just look sweet. Plz update me on the winner.


Input: [Date] 2 years 1 week ago [Title] Congrats man - guess you're [Body]

Output: Congrats man - guess you're gonna have to change your username huh? jk jk


Input: [Date] 2 years 1 week ago [Title] Has New Holland been making [Body]

Output: Has New Holland been making some good stuff lately? I used to drink their beers all the time when I went to college in Holland, but it's been a while and I haven't kept up with them. It's pretty impressive to hear them being compared to Bell's and Founder's now.


Input: [Date] 2 years 1 week ago [Title] Ah, sorry prof - would love [Body]

Output: Ah, sorry prof - would love to go run with you but I can't make it out there. I did the Madison to Chicago Ragnar Relay in June, and I think I'm still recovering from the devestation I did on my legs! My team was down a man, so my buddy & I ended up covering his miles in addition to our own, coming in just north of 30 miles apiece. I had never run farther than 10 miles in my life, so ... it was an adventure! But I managed. Good luck out there, have fun.


Input: [Date] 2 years 1 week ago [Title] No drinking yet, just working [Body]

Output: No drinking yet, just working in the office. Maybe later!


Input: [Date] 2 years 1 week ago [Title] I'd agree with that 100%. [Body]

Output: I'd agree with that 100%. It's pretty silly for him to even be chirping up. In the words of the Dude (directed towards Mark May), "You're not wrong, you're just an asshole!" ... except Mark May might also be wrong.


Input: [Date] 2 years 1 week ago [Title] To be fair to Mark May, [Body]

Output: To be fair to Mark May, discrediting his opinion based on his failure to previously behave in accordance with his own stated position is a logical fallacy towards hypocracy. Just because he was formerly a terrorist doesn't mean his views on Johnny Football are immediately dismissable. Instead, we should dismiss Mark May on account of his views being stupid in and of themselves, which they totally are.


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 weeks ago [Title] I need to do this before I [Body]

Output: I need to do this before I come all the way home from Americas Dairyland for the UM/ND game.


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 weeks ago [Title] I am so proud of drawing that [Body]

Output: I am so proud of drawing that Brady Hoke Epic Double Point. May it be used for eternity. I must have a HTTV.


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 weeks ago [Title] She looks like the reanimated [Body]

Output: She looks like the reanimated corpse of a stripper.


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 weeks ago [Title] As an exploration of thought, [Body]

Output: As an exploration of thought, what consitutes a "good" or "bad" fan? What makes one fan "better" than another? Is someone who is "more" of a fan a "better" fan? I think a good fan is simply one who is loyal to their team and shares in the emotions of victory and defeat. You could say that someone else is "more of a fan" if they delve into the depth charts, recruiting, coaching strategy, etc. But I don't think that really makes them "better" in any actual sense - they're not digging into the excesses of sports nerddom for anybody's benefit but their own, right? They are just one person in the stands on game day, and they can't cheer any louder than the next person. Sure, they can discuss the intricacies of two tight end formations on an internet message board, but again ... once it's football saturday, who cares? Now you know I wouldn't argue that there is no value in being a sports nerd, or a super fan or whatever (I mean ... here I am), but one part of enjoying being a fan is sharing the experience with others. You aren't going to be a good fan by being elitist and dividing yourself from others, you'll only be missing out. TL;DR - don't be a turd.


Input: [Date] 2 years 2 weeks ago [Title] It doesn't look like there is [Body]

Output: It doesn't look like there is a really good yes/no predictor yet. There are genetic tests that can be done, but they still can't diagnose ALS confidently, let alone predict the development of its symptoms. It looks like, at best, you could discover that you have an allele that's associated with higher risk for ALS. http://www.alsa.org/about-als/genetic-testing-for-als.html Im not a medical doctor.


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Title] A toast to your party being a [Body]

Output: A toast to your party being a smashing success! Evan Williams on my side ... straight ... I'm poor.


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Title] All right Coach Belein. [Body]

Output: All right Coach Belein.


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Title] Just keep your eye on [Body]

Output: Just keep your eye on sportscenter ... he'll pop up, eventually.


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Title] Agreed, but (was thinking [Body]

Output: Agreed, but (was thinking about this while watching Burke crack THE NEXT LEVEL today) the Kansas and Syracuse games may go down as even more legendary to me. VCU did have a lot of hype as a dark horse, but those other opponents were giants. I like me some giant slaying.


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Title] Sweet audio lollies, that's [Body]

Output: Sweet audio lollies, that's not bad. A toast to you, newcomer. /bourbon


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Title] Just remember that Runyan [Body]

Output: Just remember that Runyan rhymes with Paul Bunyan. Convince yourself he's a giant with a big blue ox and you will never forgot. RUNYAN THE GIANT.


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Title] Haha the random middle finger [Body]

Output: Haha the random middle finger ... hey, local celebrity is better than nothing, right? ... right?


Input: [Date] 2 years 5 weeks ago [Title] At an event with open bar - [Body]

Output: At an event with open bar - brandy old fashioneds all night!


Input: [Date] 2 years 5 weeks ago [Title] No order: - Mila Kunis - my [Body]

Output: No order: - Mila Kunis - my girlfriend


Input: [Date] 2 years 5 weeks ago [Title] This guy is good. [Body]

Output: This guy is good.


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Man I'm 28 and I can actually [Body]

Output: Man I'm 28 and I can actually FEEL myself falling behind modern gaming as it changes. Like ... I COULD keep up if I really wanted, but now it takes brainpower that I know I should be allocating to like ... work or something. And don't even get me started on twitter lol.


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] I went to Hope over Michigan [Body]

Output: I went to Hope over Michigan as well. I was motivated partly by academics, and partly by personal preference. Academically, Hope is a super successful launching point for pre-med students. Many of my classmates went on to Michigan medical/dental school, and I thought maybe I wanted to do the same. As for personal preference, I just really liked the small class sizes, the personal atmosphere, and the direct contact I had with my professors. The small-scale thing is not for everybody, but I really made us of their wisdom and learned a lot about being an independent scientist. Oh, as it turns out, Hope is really big into undergraduate research. And I don't mean like you work in a big lab full of grads and post docs doing menial tasks for them - the entire system is designed to make sure you have your own project, you're the one calling the shots, coming up with ideas, etc. You're actually the most important person they have. So I fell in love with the lab, and now I'm closing in on a PhD in neuroscience. I still keep in touch with my professors at Hope via email, they want to know how I'm doing. I may even go back to Holland and give a seminar talk on my work in the near future. Basically, it worked out really well for me.


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

Output: DESHAWNA


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] I actually made two versions [Body]

Output: I actually made two versions of Hoke pointing in this style ... firstly, there's the Epic Double Point: ... and then a full body point: ... which I combined with my favorite football players to use as my desktop background (click to embiggen?)


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] I can't help feeling like [Body]

Output: I can't help feeling like decorating this place with basketball stuff would make it feel too much like some ACC blog. I know we love our bball here, but football is our evolutionary history - it's tied more closely to how we got here, not just who we are now. Ugh, I'm having a hard time even agreeing with what I just wrote, because Michigan basketball has had a pretty great history too. Ok fine maybe I don't have any good logic, the basketball banner just seems odd to me somehow.


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] I thought this photo looked [Body]

Output: I thought this photo looked familiar - I used it to make some iPhone wallpapers/t-shirts a while back.


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Title] That article seems to have [Body]

Output: That article seems to have had quite the impact. OSU has had TONS of success as of late, which means that at least half of any criticism directed at them can be dismissed as mere jealousy. However, there has been SO much STRONG evidence laid against them lately indicating that their sporting culture is offensively obsessive and detrimental that I do believe it has merit. My null hypothesis is that Ohioans are really no different than us - they are so similar, right? - but I am willing to be swayed, and I do feel swayed. I truly think they're being douches.


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Title] I've always thought that way [Body]

Output: I've always thought that way too. To strengthen the argument, you can also point out that "baking soda" is clearly the correct noun form of soda. If baking soda = soda, then soda pop = pop.


Input: [Date] 2 years 8 weeks ago [Title] I don't understand ... so [Body]

Output: I don't understand ... so strange ... and sad.


Input: [Date] 2 years 8 weeks ago [Title] While I agree with you - and [Body]

Output: While I agree with you - and actually think it's a really interesting psychological phenomenon that we have this obsession with guessing the future - I've had to accept that predictions are like 75% of what sports media does when their sport isn't presently happening. I know, I know ... "What good is predicting things anyway? All that matters is the true outcome." Yeah, but ... you try and stop them. It's like telling someone to stop blinking. If you think about your sport at all, it's natural to build hypothetical scenarios. Next you're weighing the relative likelihoods of them actually happening. And that finally leads to predictions. I think that NOT doing so takes a measured degree of conscious restraint.


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] His rap is bad. It's funny. [Body]

Output: His rap is bad. It's funny. And he ditched MSU to do it, which is also funny. I know people round these parts stress that we should ignore MSU and pretend they don't exist to prove we don't care about them, but lets be honest - that's hard to do when this sort of gold keeps digging itself up. And anyway, they have been pretty good at football lately, so I don't really feel like pretending that hasn't bothered me. I want to laugh at their misfortune a little, my sparty malice meter is higher these last few years than it's historically been, and they earned it. When they are well and truly relegated to nobody status, I'll stop caring. For now, I kind of hate them.


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Title] I love that the Charity Bowl [Body]

Output: I love that the Charity Bowl features 'Make Spencer Eat Cheese University' (MSECU) - if you look at the comments section, they even have a mascot & a fight song: Meats leave you bloated Grains give you turds Veggies are disgusting Go! Fight! Curds! Also of note - the fictional Miskatonic University from the writings of H.P. Lovecraft made the list of donators.


Input: [Date] 2 years 13 weeks ago [Title] congratulations! that's [Body]

Output: congratulations! that's quite the accomplishment. make sure you have a celebratory beer or cocktail this weekend to celebrate how far you've come. *high five*


Input: [Date] 2 years 14 weeks ago [Title] That's what I was worried [Body]

Output: That's what I was worried about! I didn't do this ... right?


Input: [Date] 2 years 14 weeks ago [Title] I had whipped this up a while [Body]

Output: I had whipped this up a while back ... but now one of these guys has left for geener pastures, & the other one is injured :/ I suck at embedding - here's a link for embiggening the banner: http://i.imgur.com/kaw0nK0.png


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] I hope our tiny eaglet grows [Body]

Output: I hope our tiny eaglet grows into a fierce raptor. The bird kind, not the Toronto kind. They are bad.


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] Exactly right. Wear your [Body]

Output: Exactly right. Wear your colors, sure, he will notice that. But the best thing you can do for your colors is to back them up with class, grace, and respect. We can rag on Ohio all we want, because screw those guys, but when it comes to actually interacting with them, you simply have to be the best person you can be. It's just the right thing to do.


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] Nope. Relishing the tears of [Body]

Output: Nope. Relishing the tears of the vanquished is just part of sports. It's no big deal, it's not like you're celebrating a person losing their job or falling ill. It's just sports. This is what we do - everyone wins & loses. You feel good, you feel bad. You get to dole out some pride in victory, you gotta take your medicine in defeat. You can't be too sensitive about everybody's feelings, because it's honestly not that important. It's just sports. It's better to not be a bunch of assholes, but it doesn't mean you have to carefully navigate the minefield of human emotion to avoid offending the enemy.


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] Watching this tournament has [Body]

Output: Watching this tournament has made me want to go shoot a basketball, just to see the arching trajectory again and hear the sounds of the ball rattling home, swishing through the net, and (more often than not) clanking off the irons uselessly. This team has helped me regain a huge appreciation for the aesthetic of the sport.


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] I need to change my avatar, I [Body]

Output: I need to change my avatar, I hate wisconsin now.


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] I'M STILL WEARING THE SHIRT [Body]

Output: I'M STILL WEARING THE SHIRT TO BE SAFE


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] I would say nothing & try to [Body]

Output: I would say nothing & try to ninja away unseen. I'm afraid I would be more of a distraction than an inspiration.


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] I, too, am utilizing wardrobe [Body]

Output: I, too, am utilizing wardrobe continuity to give us the maximum probability of victory. I've worn the same shirt for each of our NCAA tournament games so far. I accidentally washed it with a bunch of other laundry before the Syracuse game & I was terrified that I screwed us, but everything turned out ok. In fact, I have watched the games in at least 4 different locations, with various other factors in constant flux - beers drank or not drank, solo or with friends, etc. I'm starting to think maybe our team is winning because they're talented and well-coached or something ...


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] it's ok, you won't be able to [Body]

Output: it's ok, you won't be able to miss his future highlights on sportscenter


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] I can relate, my Patronus is [Body]

Output: I can relate, my Patronus is a koala.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] I like that clip in which he [Body]

Output: I like that clip in which he sets 3 screens in like a 7-second span. he's just digging space out of the defense. almost like a giant puppy.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] It's from those AT&T [Body]

Output: It's from those AT&T commercials, which I admittedly enjoy.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] scientist here. his work [Body]

Output: scientist here. his work checks out. carry on.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] speaking of wizards, I feel [Body]

Output: speaking of wizards, I feel like this craptastic photoshop of Burke & Stauskas enchanting the rock I whipped up on Saturday was eerily prescient. CHEAP SELF RE-POST.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] I think it's for facebook, [Body]

Output: I think it's for facebook, no? I could be wrong.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] Not only is this poem clever [Body]

Output: Not only is this poem clever & entertaining, but it's also a very complete summary of the key events in the game! Except not only did it include the things that happened, but how we all felt about it at the time. I will be able to read this years from now & remember how it felt to watch this game.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] wizards at work [Body]

Output: wizards at work


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] I want to love this, but I'm [Body]

Output: I want to love this, but I'm too lazy to find the relevant videos.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] I think so? I'm not sure. [Body]

Output: I think so? I'm not sure. We won, though. I feel happy. Belein = good. Edit: Ok ok I should expand a little to be thoughtful. It seemed to me like one of the biggest things Belein did well was to get Jeff Withey away from the basket on defense. We didn't always make the shot, but by pulling Withey towards the perimeter, it allowed McGary to go all McGary in the paint. Which, as we know, was huge. I guess I believe that Belein deserves some credit for getting McGary's production today. Awesome stuff.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] GET THIS MAN A BEER [Body]

Output: GET THIS MAN A BEER


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] truly a noble endeavor. I [Body]

Output: truly a noble endeavor. I abstained from posting in the game thread, but I can tell you, I did not want to believe. I was afraid of getting my heart broken if I believed. but I stayed tuned in the whole game, experienced all the frustration & agony, and then finally the unbelievable relief & bliss. I can't say I stayed optimistic. that would be a lie. but I stayed hopeful. and holy crap am I happy!


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] Here in Madison, I am going [Body]

Output: Here in Madison, I am going to drink bourbon atop a throne made of the ashes of my fallen enemies.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] I liked it when McGary would [Body]

Output: I liked it when McGary would make jumpers in Witheys face. Yeah ... I liked that.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] I have also played [Body]

Output: I have also played competitive soccer at a number of levels, and while I agree that the sport, in its purest essence, is a tough & physical game, I would also have to agree that the culture of professional soccer is a little bit "princess-ish". So to me it's two different things - a great game full of beautiful action that I can't stand to follow due to the terrible implementation of rules and the subsequent total corruption of the spirit of play.


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Title] I'm so excited but I can [Body]

Output: I'm so excited but I can barely watch!


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Title] In all seriousness, Vincent [Body]

Output: In all seriousness, Vincent is the man. He wasnt shaken when it happened, and he's never been shaken since. He did a great Q&A session on reddit which just illustrated his effortless badassery. He even answered a question of mine about his sick blocking, 9 DAYS AFTER I POSED IT, cuz he's that sweet. He cited his "killer instinct", which I believe 100%. V. Smith forever.


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Title] I fucking hate this place [Body]

Output: I fucking hate this place sometimes.


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Title] You know, it's hard to tell. [Body]

Output: You know, it's hard to tell. They're a relatively comatose crowd so far ... obviously there hasn't been a lot to react to. I'm with two lab mates who are local, they're basically just complaining about how terrible the badgers' FG % is. Which is legit. No particular insights, just wishing the shots were falling.


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Title] Fuck Wisconsin. - Posted from [Body]

Output: Fuck Wisconsin. - Posted from the Buffalo Wild Wings in the center of the UW-Madison campus


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Title] Hah, fair question - I'm a [Body]

Output: Hah, fair question - I'm a PhD student at UW-Madison, so I guess I've got a little bit of academic pride at least, and I enjoy Madison. I was kinda cool with their football team, as they were in the Leaders Division, so who cares, but honestly I'm learning to hate them after this basketball season. I had to see all their stupid fans' faces outside the Kohl Center after that miracle bullshit they pulled on us, and I was mere moments away from steering my vehicle into the masses. JK I'm not murderous. But for real, I was kinda mad.


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Title] Oh damnit this is my [Body]

Output: Oh damnit this is my girlfriend. Notre Dame fan in football season, Indiana fan in basketball season, Chicago Bulls fan for NBA, Indianapolis Colts fan for NFL. I give her shit by listing my sports allegiances as MICHIGAN MICHIGAN DETROIT DETROIT DETROIT DETROIT. Fergodsakes, have an identity people.


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Title] PLoS Biology should be free [Body]

Output: PLoS Biology should be free to submit, as the "premium" journal.


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Title] Yep, just like everyone else [Body]

Output: Yep, just like everyone else has said already, I'll echo it - really nice interview, charisma & genuine enthusiasm are a go with this one. Massive approval at this point. Looks like a great fit.


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Title] Easy ... PLoS ONE was [Body]

Output: Easy ... PLoS ONE was designed as an open access journal which evaluates submissions on quality of work alone, not the "hotness" of the topic. That's why it's different from journals such as Nature or Science, which have high impact factors. The trade-off is that these journals can be almost tabloid in nature - the kind of articles that get published here are cutting edge, but unreplicated. A decent proportion of these high impact studies wash out as nothing of substance - just something that garners a lot of attention at first blush. Additionally, PLoS has other "versions" of itself - such as PLoS Genetics & PLoS Biology. PLoS Biology is actually a very prestigious journal with a high impact factor - but ironically, they are obligated to not advertise that fact based on their founding philosophy that impact factor is not the alpha & omega of publication. I should also admit that I'm a big proponent of open access scientific formats, & I think it's particularly favorable for large scale studies that use a high volume of data because there are no length restrictions or limitations on how the data can be shared with the scientific community. My two cents.


Input: [Date] 2 years 21 weeks ago [Title] At least we get the entire [Body]

Output: At least we get the entire state of Texas who aren't A&M fans who hate A&M.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Adidas makes us the highest paid team and if Nike doesn't come close we probably wouldn't switch. Nike is great and all, but an extra 5-7 million a year does carry weight. [Title]

Output: That was pretty spot on...


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I would guess unnecessary money to do so. Then you have the weather conditions. Even if a perfect day there would be some wind. Then how many fans would actually go. Would be a great idea though. [Title]

Output: Well


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 2 days ago [Body] By the fact she still gets players names wrong? I don't know how to post tweets but she posted a Picture of Lawrence Marshall and called him Lawrence Mitchell. Not the biggest deal in the world but figured this long in she would know them. She Is getting paid for this position I assume so it really is a bad look to not know the names of the players you were hired to work with. [Title]

Output: Anyone else get bugged


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 3 days ago [Body] I got some taylormade rocketblades last year and I really enjoy them. They were a step up from what I had previously. http://www.carlsgolfland.com/taylormade-rocketbladez-hl-irons-on-sale They can be found anywhere from 250 to 350 for the set. [Title]

Output: I have enjoyed these


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Probably charge him more, since they know he will keep buying. [Title]

Output: They


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Body] 5-11 might get the NFC south winner [Title]

Output: But yet


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 19 hours ago [Body] I thought really knew this offense and knew stafford. There were plenty of bad games last year but I thought our biggest deficiency was a wr2. Adding golden was golden, but I think it would have been more beneficial with linehan's play calling. Our offense seems a little too vanilla this year and it surprises me. We went from a consistent top ten o to a bottom tier o. Matt stafford will not be Drew Bree's and this team won't be the saints. Let them/him use their tools. [Title]

Output: Linehan


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Was wide the fuck open. Even just for his injuries sake. Bench devin. I know how bad our other qbs have looked but shit [Title]

Output: Bo dever


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 2 days ago [Body] On the second play [Title]

Output: Gardner pick six


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Team doesn't make any damn sense. Unless I missed it, jake butt has only played one offensive snap. Chris Clark will be decommitted by Tuesday. Cole by next week and the rest will follow. At least the new coach will get a fresh slate to start with I guess. [Title]

Output: So much of this


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 2 days ago [Body] To the person who said the pick wouldn't turn into something. This team plays so bad every damn week. [Title]

Output: LOL


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 2 days ago [Body] And that would most likely be an upgrade over what hagerup has done this season. [Title]

Output: Wile is


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 2 days ago [Body] If this team ever used good clock management. I honestly can't remember a gamw where we tried to score before the half and ran a hurry up. [Title]

Output: It would be amazing


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 16 hours ago [Body] You want fans to email these folk to say they are tired of losing. And call for coaches head? Brandon's? Chobani? This seems very excessive unless the goal is to have the coaching staff fired. [Title]

Output: So what's the end game?


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Go Blue! [Title]

Output: Michigan 31-21


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 5 days ago [Body] He definitely has the name for a good running back. It will be interesting to watch how the jags actually shake out. Never thought I would have a reason to follow the jags, but with the Michigan connection I will for the year. Henne really seems to go to the perfect team for him to start. First Miami and now Jacksonville. As long as they keep bortles in the wings like they said. [Title]

Output: Well


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 5 days ago [Body] 1 note though is Maurice jones drew is in Oakland now. So denards main obstacle is Toby gerhart. Fingers still crossed for a henne & denard starting tandem! [Title]

Output: Love articles like this


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 3 days ago [Body] It might look real good when it is an official stitched jersey on the pads under the lights. [Title]

Output: Honestly


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 1 day ago [Body] But I wish they would one year. To see how crazy town gets and to see the big house for the Super Bowl would be crazy. Doubtful for many reasons, but I feel like not individualized seats could be one Of the biggest reasons. [Title]

Output: I know you are joking


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Johnwayne.Hines@gmail.com [Title]

Output: If you are still looking


Input: [Date] 52 weeks 20 hours ago [Body] If someone has already said something like this I apologize.... For all the RR backers who said he needed more time. I will completely agree he had some good ideas(victors walk, BBQ) and never got anything really close to a fair shake. But, honestly do you all forget how shitty it was to be a fan during his tenure? There were definitely high moments like denard and when we played notre dame, but we were getting blasted off the field each fall. Especially because of denard and our offense I was hoping for a fourth year; until his last two games. To just go into playing Ohio state and realizing you don't have a snowballs chance in hell is a pretty bad feeling as a fan. And you all know what happened we lost by 30 points. Then the bowl game we lost by 38. His team had quit, whatever backers he once had were gone, and josh groban happened. He provided us with 3 of the worst seasons in program history and people still somehow defend him. Hoke has his flaws and the jury is still definitely out on him, but he is by far better for this program than RR. 25-13 is far better than 15-22. Recruiting and lack of attrition has been far better. It was rich rods classes that are the reason we are hovering at 10 seniors per year. His highest ranked recruit didn't even make it on campus. So I guess the point of the rant was even though the backers can and probably will Ignore this. Just all I ask is you put yourself back into how you felt about him and this program November of 2010 compared to right now with hoke. If you honestly feel like we would be in better shape with rich rod then by all means carry on. [Title]

Output: Ok I have one question.


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Body] But how does one order a copy now? [Title]

Output: I'm sure this has been covered.


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Body] Germany and Argentina in the final. Argentina wins 3-2. Messi with 2 goals with the second and winner in the 86th minute. [Title]

Output: I am gonna say


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Body] That malzone has a good shot at being a composite 4 star by the time signing day comes around. With Deweaver, who knows but with 2 years to play there is always a decent shot he moves up as well. [Title]

Output: It appears


Input: [Date] 1 year 6 weeks ago [Body] Being on my phone is playing a part in the size mostly. Right, giving away his shoes was probably no big deal. But today if manzeil gave even a high school recruit a tshirt to go to A & M; sports center would explode. [Title]

Output: No worries


Input: [Date] 1 year 6 weeks ago [Body] Interesting parts to that article. The Big O committing a recruiting violation and the pistons wanting to build the franchise around a local college star.... Was a bit hard to read, but still a great look back at the type of guy he was. I don't know as much as I should about him, but don't see too many all Americans think about turning down the nba these days. Though the pay scale has definitely increased a few thousand percent. [Title]

Output: So many


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Body] By far. My friends and I couldn't find anywhere to watch the end except for ricks of all places. The last few minutes there was no music, no one buying drinks, just everyone stationed around the tvs. The group cheer when Michigan scored to go ahead was the net with complete silence as Norte dame scored again. Just to watch denard roll out and hit gallon down the sideline you could feel the anticipation mounting. No one was making a sound. Then when denard threw the fade and round tree caught it, it was the loudest cheer I had ever heard not being at a stadium. Besides being at the stadium I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else than with all those people. To see a bar with that reputation have everything stop for the team was incredible. [Title]

Output: UTL 1


Input: [Date] 1 year 10 weeks ago [Body] I hope we play the best against Norte dame. But your point is very true. This team needs to progress. If we have another repeat of last year then I am truly worried about this program. [Title]

Output: Well


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] I have always been a burleson fan since he has been in Detroit. I think he could have been a great mentor to our younger guys and a plausible slot guy. I'm hoping those younger guys include either Watkins, lee, or Evans. Delmas on the other hand it was time to go. Often injured and never looked at the ball in the air. The "if only" picks will not be missed. [Title]

Output: I wish he could have stayed


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Body] The class only being 16 kids and rivals isn't as high on them as other sites. Espn has our class ranked higher as 9? Of the 16 are in the espn 300. Our class is filled with good kids who love Michigan. I'm not worried about a ranking after the last few classes being so big and no attraction from them. [Title]

Output: That is due to


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Don't compare this to the [Body]

Output: Don't compare this to the molestation of children.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Not a fan of his personally, [Body]

Output: Not a fan of his personally, but this attack holds no merit. Here is a bit of context for that incident: http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/outrage/lilwayne.asp


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Now if they could just fire [Body]

Output: Now if they could just fire him from ESPN entirely and tell him to take Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith with him.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Well to be fair they did [Body]

Output: Well to be fair they did commit to play football for a tomato, so they can't be that academically inclined.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 5 days ago [Title] This is sort of a cool story [Body]

Output: This is sort of a cool story bro moment, but I actually met Cam Gordon once and chatted with him for about ten minutes or so. I was very impressed by him as an individual. Seems like he really has his head on straight.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Your self righteous [Body]

Output: Your self righteous indigination is ridiculous. Get over yourself.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I wouldn't mind this option [Body]

Output: I wouldn't mind this option at all. He's already been running an offense that will be similar to what Harbaugh is looking to install and even if he doesn't win the quarterback competition he would at the very least push Shane Morris to realize his potential.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 18 hours ago [Title] I would love to see this, but [Body]

Output: I would love to see this, but it would be tough to pull him away from USC.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 5 days ago [Title] As a USF alumni who was on [Body]

Output: As a USF alumni who was on campus at the time I can tell you that the incident was an excuse not a cause. It was blown way out of proportion and it was more because of people higher up having a personal dislike for Jim Leavitt and eyeing Skip Holtz. That single decision has destroyed the program and hopefully Taggart can bring some credibility back. With that said, I would be beyond thrilled with Jim Leavitt being on Michigan's staff. He is a fantastic coach who has produced results everywhere he has been.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Title] To be fair that was a [Body]

Output: To be fair that was a football play and both players were moving quickly. He was punished for it by the flag, and will likely get a fine, but a suspension would be ridiculous. He has no history of head hunting and it was likely just a simple mistake. Raiola on the other hand has a reputation for scummy behavior (ex. diving at legs during a kneel down) and blatantly tried to injure an opposing player after a play. Raiola has no excuse for his behavior.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 2 days ago [Title] No, you are just a prick. [Body]

Output: No, you are just a prick.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 1 day ago [Title] So because the Lions weren't [Body]

Output: So because the Lions weren't playing well it's ok that the referees were incompetent? This is an argument I see frequently to defend bad calls and it makes no logicial sense.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Yeah, I mean it's not like [Body]

Output: Yeah, I mean it's not like Michigan has a coach on staff right now that has been here since the Stone Age or anything right?


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 1 day ago [Title] The drugs you are on... [Body]

Output: I want some.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 2 days ago [Title] He is a Browns fan. He is [Body]

Output: He is a Browns fan. He is hoping Denard does well, but not so much so that the Jags beat his team.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Arizona has beaten Oregon [Body]

Output: Arizona has beaten Oregon twice in a row, so much for losing 9 of 10.


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 days ago [Title] Are you from Michigan? It's a [Body]

Output: Are you from Michigan? It's a widely held verbal tradition for people in Michigan to refer to institutions as plural or possessive when it doesn't exist in the actual name. Ex Walmarts, Kmarts, Meijers, Krogers .


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Title] I don't know who this Bo guy [Body]

Output: I don't know who this Bo guy thinks he is wearing that "ugly thing", he needs to get on board with the brand and stop ruining Michigan tradition.


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] I did but I am on my phone so [Body]

Output: I did but I am on my phone so I can't post any right now. He was really friendly and was joking around with everyone. I am still through the roof that I got to meet one of my childhood heroes.


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Title] I'm sorry but this is wrong. [Body]

Output: I'm sorry but this is wrong. I mean no disrespect to the women who serve our country, but to say there is no difference in their physical abilities is just false. I say this as someone who comes from a family where women have served in the military many times, and while I respect their service I wouldn't want any of them sitting trying to carry me out of a firefight.


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Title] I don't think the trade [Body]

Output: I don't think the trade itself was the issue so much as how Joe D used the cap room generated from the trade. Picking up AI's expiring contract was a smooth move. Using the money he freed up to sign Gordon and Charlie V however was the big problem.


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Title] Easily one of the best Hip [Body]

Output: Easily one of the best Hip Hop producers of all time. Dilla was so far ahead of his time.


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] I think Gardner compares [Body]

Output: I think Gardner compares pretty fairly to a sophomore year Vince Young who was frustratingly inconsistent until he exploded in the Rose Bowl (make it stop).


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] Their CEO gets over 650k a [Body]

Output: Their CEO gets over 650k a year. The charity itself spends only about a quarter of it's money on research and treatment. I will not give a dime on my money to them.


Input: [Date] 1 year 41 weeks ago [Title] As someone of Czech heritage [Body]

Output: As someone of Czech heritage I would love to visit my ancestral homeland and watch some Michigan football at the same time. Since I know Dave Brandon is reading this comment; make it happen.


Input: [Date] 1 year 42 weeks ago [Title] I think it's the difference [Body]

Output: I think it's the difference between playing at home and on the road.


Input: [Date] 1 year 42 weeks ago [Title] This is why we need upvotes [Body]

Output: This is why we need upvotes back.


Input: [Date] 4 years 15 weeks ago [Title] I have no desire to beat up [Body]

Output: I have no desire to beat up on a CC in Minnesota and the people there who i've never met


Input: [Date] 4 years 25 weeks ago [Title] I don't care where Mike [Body]

Output: I don't care where Mike Valenti is or what he is saying about my team or any team for that matter. Detroit sports talk radio is insipid garbage


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Title] Brown and Merrill are on the [Body]

Output: Brown and Merrill are on the US team


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

Output: Great to pick up a USNTDP star. Sadly, how long he (or any other college player) stays is pretty much dependent on what organization drafts him. Plz no LA Kings. That being said, goalies like a Carey Price, Steve Mason or Bobvrovsky who are NHL ready at 19 or 20 is just so rare. They also tend to suffer from quicker burnout and bigger sophmore slumps. Guys like Howard or Ryan Miller are far more representative of the development trajectory of NHL goalies. They put in at least 3 years in college, get some AHL or East Coast league seasoning so they can get a good position to get a veteran mentor and kind of ease into the starter's job.


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Title] disagree on the ban on "little brother" usage [Body]

Output: they are a little brother because of their thuggery, Dantonio and mediorce academics..it does not have to be football or even sport specific... case in point: Dantonio's carping about beating Wisconsin "convincingly" at his presser..well so you did Mark, but the sad thing is no one cares. I hope you enjoy being the only Big Ten team that will ever go 11-1 and yet still manages somehow to be irrelevant How "little brother" of them to go 11-1 in the Big Ten, have no one really care (nationally) and miss out on the BCS.


Input: [Date] 4 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Agreed, the OSU band uniforms [Body]

Output: Agreed, the OSU band uniforms look like the Waffen-SS. They would not look out of place marching down the main street of a ruined village.


Input: [Date] 4 years 35 weeks ago [Title] They are taking the "combat" part a bit too far [Body]

Output: Its one thing to honor a past team at your school, and i suppose its somewhat of a nice story to talk about the '42 team playing and then heading off to war, but the WWII imagry on the pic and linking all of these past and present combat metaphors is a bit too far. that being said, they are ugly.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] 7 wins, can't take that away from us.. [Body]

Output: catching late some espn football/CBC hockey while taking in some LCD Soundsystem... Ugly win against the Boilers, but we took out the sanctimoniuos "son of wilfrid brimley" so lets savor it..


Input: [Date] 4 years 41 weeks ago [Title] No doubt that MSU is at the [Body]

Output: No doubt that MSU is at the bottom of a pretty elite group of universities.In terms of top to bottom, i would argue only the Ivies are better. They are ahead of most of the SEC and big 12 schools. no shame in that i suppose. OSU and PSU have both come on in recent years in terms of overall quality and MSU is definitely a better school than they were 15 or 20 years ago, but it has not been enough to pass anyone in the B10 Sparty fans always point out (rightfully) that they making strides as a better overall school, but when every other B10 school starts off higher and does not lose ground, they cannot really gain ground


Input: [Date] 4 years 41 weeks ago [Title] lowest in the Big Ten [Body]

Output: Not only is State below UM overall, i believe generally they are the least regarded academic school in the B10 overall. Almost all other B10 schools are their respective state's flagship univ with the attendant money and prestige, while those that are not either have niche specialties (see Purdue with engineering) or are respected private schools (Northwestern) Rankings wise, Nebraska will check in next year below them, but that is about it. lets face it: they are the conference's littlest brother when it comes to the school overall


Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Title] Ryan Miller [Body]

Output: He's the best goalie in the world right now and got the USA to within an inch of a gold medal. I hated him when he was at MSU and was (wrongly) convinced that he would not be as good at the next level.


Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Title] "Hotty Toddy" reminds me of a [Body]

Output: "Hotty Toddy" reminds me of a bulked up version of the "human being" mascot from Community...odd grey figure with no real attributes..


Input: [Date] 4 years 47 weeks ago [Title] Can't we find a way to add [Body]

Output: Can't we find a way to add mens lax and women's hockey to balance this out??


Input: [Date] 5 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Another take on goaltending stats [Body]

Output: is at the Goalies World mag website goaliesworld.com. They have rankings based on their own formula, of wich Save % is only a part. It takes total starts into account as well as avg shots per game.


Input: [Date] 5 years 8 weeks ago [Title] What about adding Women's hockey? [Body]

Output: I've always thought that Womens hockey and mens lax should be added together. Minn and Wisc have womens hockey and it would be a good fit. I would figure they could accomidate it in the Yost schedule. We have such a great mens tradition and good recruiting base for female players that i think we could be a power.


Input: [Date] 5 years 15 weeks ago [Title] They had to make the move, [Body]

Output: They had to make the move, but i think the question for Dallas is will Kari Lehtonen ever be the guy that everyone thought he would be when he was drafted? that being said, it was a good run for Marty in Dallas, He won a cup and was an elite goalie for many years even if he struggled a bit in the playoffs recently. He now sort of has the rep of not being able to quite get over the hump. Best of luck to him keeping our goaltending tradition going.


Input: [Date] 5 years 15 weeks ago [Title] I just hate watching it on [Body]

Output: I just hate watching it on ESPN. They truly could care less about these games. I love all college hockey and will always watch the Frozen Four, but there is only so much of Barry Melrose that I can take. gotta love how he referred to Denver and New Hampshire as two of college hockey's best "franchises". I would rather watch it on Versus for pete's sake.


Input: [Date] 5 years 16 weeks ago [Title] At least in the first round [Body]

Output: At least in the first round match up (regardless of who they play) they will be basically hitting the ground running. This will be an advantage as opposed to past years where they essentially treated the first round as something to simply endure after having been on autopilot for the last month of the season. Lets hope they don't get a Pac time zone opponent for the first round. In a long series, that may make a difference going forward. I'm also interested in seeing how Howard will stack up in his playoff debut. None of the goalies in the West really seem all that impressive. Luongo of course is very good, and i've been impressed by Pekka Rinne and Jon Quick, but there is no real monster this year. With Kiprusoff out there are no real game changers who can stand on their heads and win games alone.


Input: [Date] 5 years 16 weeks ago [Title] Chris Martin seems like a [Body]

Output: Chris Martin seems like a decent guy and an ok musician, but i just see them as bland, inoffensive and as was stated earlier, inferior to alot of bands in their genre. again, snobbishness aside, they are likely destined for background restaurant music duty and other such situations if they are not there already.


Input: [Date] 5 years 17 weeks ago [Title] I always assumed it was an [Body]

Output: I always assumed it was an open secret that Pearson was the successor. Unlike football where (IMHO) the windows really did have to be opened up for some fresh air a few years back, i think continuity for the hockey program is key. Mel has been a huge part of the revitalization that Red established and obvs deserves the job over anyone.


Input: [Date] 5 years 17 weeks ago [Title] Zooker and Sherman [Body]

Output: Again, an Illinois is arguably irrelevant program, I suppose due to him though. However, with all the hype after their Rose Bowl and the expectation that Juice was going to break out, he fell flat on his face. As far as A&M goes, they have to do something. Texas has basically lapped them and nothing has really gone right since RC Slocum left. There is no reason that school should not be at least a regional power.


Input: [Date] 5 years 17 weeks ago [Title] Having Wisconsin there [Body]

Output: Having Wisconsin there salvages it a bit. They will travel in force and bring some atmosphere.it really have been a disaster attendance-wise if St Cloud or Vermont would have made it instead.


Input: [Date] 5 years 18 weeks ago [Title] Fox College Sports [Body]

Output: I have Uverse and have the sports pkg that includes nhl network, et. al. usu college games that are supposed to be on FS North end up on the Fox College Sports (FCS) atlantic, central and pacific channels. for me they are 647-649. i would bet on the UM-BSU game being on one of those channels. For example the Minnesota telecasts were clearly produced by FS north but were almost always carried on one of the FCS channels. the TV listings were always screwed up


Input: [Date] 5 years 22 weeks ago [Title] Canada forced the mistakes, [Body]

Output: Canada forced the mistakes, no doubt about it and as far as Nabokov, i've never been sold on him as elite. As a bit of a hockey goaltending nerd (and beer league "never was" goalie) i can say that alot of modern goalies would have played the Nash goal with a butterfly slide which gives you a bit of a better chance at a shot up high with either hand, but it was brilliant pass of course and not everyone is a butterfly stylist and sometimes you have to make that desperation play. As for the Morrow goal (wraparound type), i would say you square up, put the paddle of your stick down and bear down..really hard to beat down low if you do that. That all being said, Canada is going to be very tough to beat and the Americans i can imagine do not want a rematch...


Input: [Date] 5 years 22 weeks ago [Title] the Russians were schooled. [Body]

Output: the Russians were schooled. No two ways about it. They left Nabokov in far too long and their best players ranged from average to brutal. I'm not quite sure what is so "goonish" about Canada, other than Boyle's obvs slewfoot and the fact that they include players who Wings fans don't like. The Canadians showed far more skill tonight than the supposed kings of the skill game. Althought it did not mean a thing, I thought Bryzgalov played very well in relief, its not easy coming off the bench like that.


Input: [Date] 5 years 22 weeks ago [Title] Cosign [Body]

Output: Cosign every word of it. i'm an attorney as well and I went to UM undergrad and then UD law. Cooley floods the market with graduates who are ill-prepared and they fail out a ton of people after their first year. You really have to question when the "nation's largest law school" is located in one of the nation's most economically depressed states. I know some quality attorneys from there, but again they are mostly older. Certainly any prospective law students should stay away no matter how much money they throw at you. sadly, you will get what you pay for.


Input: [Date] 6 years 16 weeks ago [Title] No. No way ever will I root for them in anything. [Body]

Output: I just hope those MSU fans who mock the "Walmart" and "Wayne State" wolverines were checking for MSU diplomas and other associated cred when they were high-fiving strangers in the bar after beating UConn. Apparently its ok if they are jumping on the MSU hoops bandwagon, but the second anyone who went to a different school wants to cheer for UM when they are having football success they take a beating for it. When i've called MSU friends/acquaintances on that one, they don't have much of a response. No quarter. I'm happy they got stomped


Input: [Date] 6 years 23 weeks ago [Title] I'm not a fan... [Body]

Output: of any sort of Big Ten hockey conference. Perhaps add a few more WCHA/CCHA crossovers with Big Ten schools and create some sort of cross conference Big Ten Challenge Cup or something. The WCHA (and to lesser extent CCHA) have long histories and rivalries of their own. I like college hockey's tradition of a regional game where smaller time schools and compete with big powers. No offense to PSU or Illinois, but they would play doormat for quite a while, if not permanently to the established schools. the UMN UND series is one of the best in college hockey, and although in theory it could continue, it would not be quite the same game when they are not dueling for the McNaughton Cup. college hockey also features lower scale in state type rivalries (esp UMN v. SCSU/UMD/MNSt) and those smaller rivalries and in state intrigue are really what makes college hockey different in the context of college sports. Too often all the Big Ten teams play each other in every sport and i think it can get a little boring. its nice to mix it up with some different opponents and rivalries. Of course, i am a UM fan, but i would hate to see college hockey go down a road of homogenization where only the biggest conference schools compete and win and you would never have any more small schools like LSSU (in the 80s and 90s) or DU (2000's) win championships. I don't see that happening anytime soon, but if there was a sort of Big Ten hockey conf, that may be a step in that direction.


Input: [Date] 6 years 26 weeks ago [Title] acceptable early outrage [Body]

Output: I think its totally legitimate to build up an expectation of what should be done before the decision is made. As one of the posters pointed out, sometimes that is how the correct decision gets made, with a little old fashioned pressure. I have no beef with MSU hockey or Comley b/c of this. I don't know about the "premeditation" comment, but that is a whole other argument and quite frankly water under the bridge now.


Input: [Date] 6 years 26 weeks ago [Title] UNO reasoning and other bits [Body]

Output: I saw in a recent college hockey blog that UNO would not defect from the CCHA as they wanted to keep up bringing in ND, UM, MSU and the Buckeyes as "name" schools that would attract the average fan to the home tilts. the reasoning (I suppose) was that if they switched to the WCHA, they would lose these names with real or imagined football cachet in a largely football-driven state. Also some of the other CCHA schools are MAC teams that would be at least recognizable by the casual fan. Seems a bit weak to me as UMN and Wisc carry some recognition and i would think there would be some regional rivalries to sprout as well. Many WCHA schools, CC, DU, Tech SCSU, MN st Mankato, Anchorage and to some extent UND are known almost solely for hockey. As far as MTU coming into the CCHA, they were in the league in the early 80's and then left. On many levels it would make sense, but it would be hard to see them change their mind again. I think WCHA should add UNO and Bemidji and CCHA would absorb UAH. I would guess that the other CHA refugees, Robert Morris and Niagara would go to Atlantic Hockey. I have to agree that Niagara would be a good pickup. No offense to UAH, but I can't see them helping the CCHA or really any league with extra travel due to their isolation One to watch i think is Oakland U, their club hockey has been very good and if they could get a facility on campus, maybe they would take a shot, in a few years, of going to the CCHA and to some extent filling the WSU void for Div I hockey in the Detroit area.


Input: [Date] 3 years 11 weeks ago [Title] Worst. Argument. Ever. [Body]

Output: Blah Blah Blah


Input: [Date] 3 years 12 weeks ago [Title] dumb [Body]

Output: I started going to games at The Big House when I was seven years old. I'm not considered a Michigan Man because I wanted to attend college out of state? Fuck you.


Input: [Date] 3 years 13 weeks ago [Title] Seriously? [Body]

Output: There have been numerous dumb comments regarding RR on this site, but yours wins first prize. STFU


Input: [Date] 3 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Good Grief [Body]

Output: I appreciate the fact that these men have made a choice to serve their country. However, they will be subject to a hell of a lot worse than booing from opposing fans in the very near future. I feel confident that they can handle what any other opposing team has to deal with at a typical road game. I have plenty of family members that have gone through various service academies that will tell you that the deification of service members has gone beyond the pale since 9/11. If you choose to serve, good for you, but joining in and of itself is not a heoric act and does not mean you're a patriot.


Input: [Date] 3 years 15 weeks ago [Title] final four > conference title [Body]

Output: final four > conference title


Input: [Date] 3 years 17 weeks ago [Title] These are brutal [Body]

Output: Less is more. That is all.


Input: [Date] 3 years 20 weeks ago [Title] Over before it started [Body]

Output: What a piss poor effort. Apparently we're just happy to be there.


Input: [Date] 3 years 26 weeks ago [Title] apples and oranges [Body]

Output: Carr's coaching record cannot minimize the damage he intentionally caused to the players, coaches, and fans during RR's tenure.


Input: [Date] 3 years 27 weeks ago [Title] wake up [Body]

Output: This story is nearly a year old.


Input: [Date] 3 years 27 weeks ago [Title] contact Congress [Body]

Output: I've worked on the Hill for the past six years and I can tell you definitively that your member of Congress will not base his/her decision regarding SOPA on constituent outrage. Check campaign contributions first. If he/she took cash from the entertainment industry then you can conclude pretty easily how they'll vote. This is normal DC culture.


Input: [Date] 3 years 27 weeks ago [Title] who cares? [Body]

Output: who cares if pat white or denard become nfl quarterbacks? a coach is supposed to find the best player for his system. Obviously RR has proven that he is very proficient in doing that.