Input: [Date] 5 days 19 hours ago [Body] Drake is by far the best runner we have. Although he's not big, he's also not undersized. He's explosive, he has good vision, he doesn't go down easy, and he has a good burst to get through the hole. I'd love it if he was healthy and was our feature back. However, I did a post on why I don't think he'll be/remain healthy for an extended amount of time, so I cross him off the list of expected guys. With the Green, Smith, Isaac conversation, I get the impression that we'd be better off having one of them transfer. I was really excited about Isaac transferring to UM because of his recruitment, but the reality is the backfield is too crowded. One of them likely leaves after this year IMO. This seems like a good problem to have, but I think it also makes it difficult for any of them to gain confidence. It seems like RB is a position where you don't want to think. You're better off just seeing the field and reacting, and if you never stay in long enough to get in that groove it can be hard. Personally I'd prefer we have 2 strong candidates that are 1-2 years apart and the rest of the guys are either clearly backups or 3-4 years younger. I don't think it's good to have 4 guys all expecting to play, someone's not gonna be happy and sharing the carries in both practice and games may take away from all of their development and gelling with the o-line and vice versa. [Title]

Output: My 2 cents


Input: [Date] 5 days 19 hours ago [Body] Yeah, agree about the opponents, but I also think that's as much about the o-line as it is about the back, and maybe even about the QB. We didn't have too many games against conference opponents where the QB had strong games to help open up the running game, minus maybe Indiana and he actually did pretty good against OSU, but the rest was a little ugly. [Title]

Output: Yeah, agree about the


Input: [Date] 5 days 20 hours ago [Body] Thank you! The saying ignorance is bliss is really true. Before there was internet recruiting sites and all I knew about recruiting was what they told me during the in-game broadcast of games, life was a lot more simple. You didn't know who the incoming freshman were and it didn't matter. Michigan just beat everybody except west coast road games, Notre Dame sometimes, and then OSU was always a battle, but you could count on 9 wins. Now that I know I continue to ask...well, they are highly rated recruits, when will they be good? Now I'm just sick of asking questions and wondering. Can I have my medication now? [Title]

Output: Thank you! The saying


Input: [Date] 5 days 20 hours ago [Body] You may be right, but it just seems like with both o-line play and special teams play, particularly punt coverage, kick-off coverage, and blitz pick-ups, that players just do dumb things. I have to believe they were coached and instructed not to do those things and are just not that good at it. We hear it all the time that the light may go on, but that sounds a lot like wishful thinking and I'm a little more practical. I hope I am wrong, but I am cautious about how much better we get in one year. I have faith in the coaches and think they can get this thing cranking in 3-4 years, but next year I remain sceptical that we can turn our weaknesses into anything more that slightly less of a weakness. [Title]

Output: I agree, but remain skeptical much changes in '15


Input: [Date] 5 days 20 hours ago [Body] It just baffles me how UM ran out RB after RB year after year that was fantastic, same with WR, QB, and o-line through the 90s and 00s. Things made sense. I never worried about who graduated or went to the NFL because I knew there was another good guy behind them. Now, nothing makes sense. I continually find myself analyzing when will (name any position) finally be good again. We sign one of the top backs in the country and he hasn't lived up to his billing (Green). We sign one of the top pocket passers (Morris) and he hasn't either. We sign 7 premier o-lineman in '12 & '13 and none of them have yet to prove much. I give the 2013 guys a free pass because they are still young, but still. We keep wondering when we will finally get this thing figured out, but at this point I have no idea. The line improved last year, but it was still bad. Will it improve enough to actually be good, because it's not like we have a great RB that can break plays and overcome poor line play, or a QB/WR that can make things happen despite this weakness? I just don't know anymore. How can you expect a player to play in a way he's never played? I hear people say offense line play is about age, experience, time working together, etc. So, having a year under their belt all of these guys having played together before should help in addition to 4 of the 5 projected lineman being in their 4th or 5th year. That gives you hope, but that's all it is at this point. It's still hard to all of a sudden assume Kalis can do something he hasn't shown he could do before. Same with Braden. Maybe coaching was the problem and Drevno can get them sorted out, but I have my doubts. [Title]

Output: So sick of asking when wil.....finally be good again


Input: [Date] 6 days 14 hours ago [Body] I don't have any problem with that. Let them know up front, don't hide anything, and let them chose their destiny. It makes Countess' decision a little more understandable, although I'd still like him back. Good luck to any of the guys that decide to try their hand elsewhere. [Title]

Output: Makes sense


Input: [Date] 1 week 13 hours ago [Body] While I hear what you're saying, but how else do you judge talent? If it's not recruiting rankings, what is it? Recruiting rankings are basically based off things like size and speed...potential. So, if the coaching and player development sucks, but guys are 4-star recruits, how do you judge their talent? I know I'm so sick of waiting for guys like Thomas, Pipkins, Morris, Green, RJS to produce and people saying they're talented because they had a good recruiting ranking. But, lately with all the coaching changes, changes in scheme/style, MSU beating us on the field while we beat them in recruiting rankings, etc. its hard to know what's what any more. [Title]

Output: While I hear what you're


Input: [Date] 1 week 13 hours ago [Body] My concern is our offensive skill players just don't seem to have panned out. Morris already seems like a big question mark. Our other big recruiting gets at the skill positions are Green, Harris, and Cole. Green also seems like a big question mark, Harris has not shown he can get healthy, and Cole is a true freshman. I like Butt, but he's not enough. The rest of the offensive skill players are not really 4 and 5-star guys, but are more role players. I'm concerned there are no real playmakers on offense. [Title]

Output: I don't see the offensive playmakers


Input: [Date] 1 week 14 hours ago [Body] On paper our o-line is just as good as OSUs and with more experience, but offensive production is another story. That makes me believe either coaching has a lot to do with it and/or our offensive problems are more complex than the o-line. We have inexperience/unproven players at QB, RB, and WR as well. While OSU had questions on o-line, they had talent everywhere else. If we had Barrett, Elliot, Thomas, and Smith and ran OSU's offense would our o-line look just as bad? [Title]

Output: O-line


Input: [Date] 1 week 15 hours ago [Body] Looking back at some games last year, he really handled some pretty good DEs, including Bosa. He's just as good as Decker IMO. [Title]

Output: Yeah


Input: [Date] 1 week 15 hours ago [Body] Not to dump gas on the fire, but OSU has been the better team on paper for a long time, assuming being the better team on paper means having more talent and/or recruiting stars and being ranked higher in the polls. There have been a number of years where UM's recruiting classes were very similarly ranked to OSU's (although still typically a few spots behind). But, I don't recall a time when UM's classes were consistently ranked higher than OSU's. Maybe they were before the dawn of internet recruiting ranking sites and I just don't know it. I'm 35 years old, which means I've been old enough to know what's going on since roughly the mid-90's. But, even then when UM was beating OSU consistently in the 90's, OSU was always the favorite on paper, higher ranked team in teh polls, and believed to be the more talented team. I really just don't remember UM ever being the favorite on paper with any consistency over the last 30 years, sorry :( It's a depressing reality. [Title]

Output: They have been for a long time


Input: [Date] 1 week 19 hours ago [Body] Sometimes it depresses me how many quality players are on UMs rivals, and how many of them they were ranked similar or lower as recruits than some of the players on UMs roster. Derrick Green was a highly ranked recruit at RB, yet Elliot has been much more successful. Shane Morris was a highly ranked recruit, but Barrett and Cook have been more successful. Bosa was ranked pretty high, but Charlton was no slouch and definetly higher than Calhoun, but both of them have been more successful. Maybe I'm being short-sighted and have sour grapes, but It makes me wonder if the rankings were justified. Maybe our guys were not evaluated very well, but many of them were offered by our rivals. Maybe they just haven't been developed well or maybe the offensive/defensive schemes of our rivals fits them better. Maybe I'm just beaten down by too many losses to the rivals. Well, here's to hoping the new coaching staff can get this talent to produce and being thankful we still have Peppers :) [Title]

Output: Talent at UM vs MSU/OSU


Input: [Date] 1 week 2 days ago [Body] Yeah, I'm with you. If Drake his healthy I think he's our best back, but he's not that far removed from his ACL and I have have doubts about his ability to remain healthy. I'm not sure on Isaac yet. He seems to have a good combination of skills, but we just don't know what to expect of him yet and I've heard Magnus hint at the idea that the coaches don't like his mentality, and you know Harbaugh...that won't fly. Smith is a tough, reliable runner and my hunch is he's our #1 guy if healthy. If the o-line can create holes and the QB can complete passes without turning the ball over Smith should be good. He won't break a lot of long runs, but I think he's good at getting first downs. Green seemed to be the default guy under Hoke's staff even though I personally never thought his play warranted it. Maybe he played much better during practice, IDK. He obviously was a high level recruit, so maybe that played a part in Hoke's committment to him. I haven't seen anything that makes me believe Shallman is a B1G RB. It's hard to say much about Higdon until we see him play. So, I think it will be Smith as the #1 with everyone else fighting for the #2 spot. Heck, throw Peppers back there on occasion. I'm sure he could break some big plays. [Title]

Output: Smith and co.


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Body] No worries, it's all a part of the discussion, which hopefully sheds light on the subject, may help multiple minds re-think things, or at the very least is an interesting relevant intellectual discussion. Thanks for adding in some literature and I will take a look and let you know what I think. Regarding credentials, yes we are often proud of ours. I have a graduate degree in exercise science with a concentration in performance enhancement and injury prevention and am quite used to supporting my stance with peer reviewed literature. While a certain degree can let others know of pre-requesite knoweledge, it doesn't prevent those without it from having relevant information, so I try not to push it unless questioned. Plus, there are lots of well educated folks on this board that you may never realize until they told you. And, I have had many good discussions with people with very little formal education. As long as you have an intellectual curiosity, are willing to provide evidence to support your view, and don't mind others asking questions, then it's all good. [Title]

Output: No worries, it's all a part


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Body] There are many risk factors, not the least of which is previous injury. It’s worth noting there is a difference between a risk factor and a mechanism of injury. Many of these risk factors, with the exception of neuromuscular control, have the same outcome on osteokinematics…an internally rotated knee (valgus) and landing with a low knee flexion angle (too straight). At first sight I focused on the former, but I think both are probably happening here. There was a good review of literature in 2012 in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research on mechanisms of non-contact ACL injury. There is a body of research on kinematics using video analysis combined with retrospective surveys that suggest low knee flexion angles, knee joint rotation, and valgus collapse as a culprit in ACL injury. There are also several studies that adopted a descriptive epidemiological video analysis method that had similar outcomes including one with minimal knee rotation. There are also a number of cadaveric studies that show ACL strain or anterior tibial translation increased with low flexion angles combined with valgus stress. And, there's an MRI study I’m familiar with that revealed impingement of the ACL against the lateral wall of the intercondylar notch can occur with external rotation which combined with valgus movement, elongates the ligament putting it at greater risk of rupture. In addition, research suggests that anterior tibial translation is greater when the knee joint is moved through the kinematic and kinetic extremes believed to stress the ACL, highlighting the importance of knee joint stability for dynamic tasks for preventing noncontact ACL injury. One problem with some of the studies on knee joint stability as a mechanism of injury is they typically only measure stability in a passive state. I’m not aware of any research that has actually shown that passive stability correlates with dynamic stability. Also, it assumes passive knee joint stability is a sufficient measure of dynamic knee joint stability. The research fails to find cause and affect relationships, rather it simply notes a higher incidence in experimental cohorts. Now that doesn’t mean it’s not happening, but it leaves room to question and suggests more research is needed, which is the beauty of science why I have provided merely a theory of why I think Drake is at increased risk. BTW I’d be happy to provide any of the citations if you’re interested. [Title]

Output: Risk factors vs mechanisms of injury and the research


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Body] His problem likely won't show up in linear running (straight ahead) unless it involves a fast stop and re-start. It is much more likely to rear its ugly head in change of direction or landing. [Title]

Output: Linear vs lateral


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Body] They certainly do, but that is what coaches do, correct technical flaws. Now, it's a bit of a gray area, who would cover this particular area. If you want to go waay back, PE teachers in grade school instruct fundamental movement skills, but let's be honest, how many really correct them when they are faulty or have a good understanding of them? An offensive line coach would instruct a lineman to get his pad level or hips down if he's too upright and a RB coach would do the same. A good strength coach should be able to spot these things, but lets say they do, is there really time in their day to address every individual athlete in this manner and create a program of interventions to fix the issue?...in my experience as a strength coach, no. Is it the medical staff's job? S&C workouts certainly perform drills on footwork, deceleration/acceleration mechanics, change of direction mechanics, landing mechanics, etc. Also, his rehab would include this from the previous injury. But, some research suggests while it's pretty easy to correct passive movement flaws in isolation, it's much more difficult to do so in competition or under stress and/or high speeds. It's very difficult to change old motor habits. So, while every athlete may run differently, they should be aware of how that style impacts their risk of injury, especially one that has already gone through an injury and rehab IMO. [Title]

Output: They certainly do, but that


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Body] I was watching last year's games and it just occurred to me and I guess I didn't consider that some may take it negatively. Although my hunch is the topic becomes a little less interesting once the ahtlete graduates if I were to wait. I guess I could have brought up other athletes from years past, but that wasn't really the point of what I saw. I do understand and appreciate the work that goes into rehad and the lingering affects it can cause. I am a former college baseball player and I have also had a number of injuries during my playing days including a bimalleolar transverse fracture, which basically means I shattered both bones in my ankle. I had 3 surgeries and was no weight bearing for 4 months and I still do regular soft tissue work and mobility drills to try and maintain normal function in the ankle and I'm 36 years old. I have no doubt I will be dealing with the lingering affects of this injury the rest of my life. I guess my point is that analyzing why an injury occured IMO doesn't take away or from the work required to rehab it nor the discomfort you have to endure with it. The two are mutually exclusive IMO. It's more matter of fact and is just an interesting analysis IMO. I do believe in today's information age that conversations like these may make these injuries occur less often through awareness and education. Not that I think my little post will do that, but that it may contribute in some small way that makes this information more accessible to those wihtout the background knowledge in the subject. [Title]

Output: I hear ya


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 hours ago [Body] A few pionts. One, Drake's first tear was against Central Michigan in 2013. I don't recall that one. His second one however was last year against OSU and although there was contact it didn't appear to impact the injury. The injury appeared to occur due to the motor pattern described above. Every circumstance is different and there could certainly be other factors involved. However, this faulty motor program is without a doubt part of the problem IMO. FWIW it's very common for middle aged men to tear their achilles playing pick up basketball for instance. This is probably because we don't realize what our body is doing while we're doing it and lack the motor control and/or awareness to prevent it. I'm sorry if you took offense to the topic. This was merely an exercise in biomechanics about a relevant football player that I tought folks might be interested in. It's not intended to be negative towards him. Analyzing human movment is simply what I do and is my educational background so take it for what it's worth. [Title]

Output: A few pionts. One, Drake's


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 7 hours ago [Body] That doesn't surprise me, but my hunch is that although 2D may not be valid on a single picture, I'd bet that changes when you take the same person and look at say 10 pictures. I noticed it watching a video and then just grabbed a few pictures to illustrate the point to the reader. But, it wasn't hard to find them and it was harder to find images of him not doing this. Also, knowing Drake's history of being a track guy, this doesn't surprise me. He probably wouldn't be forced to deal with a faulty motor pattern during track where there's no contact, no change of direction, and to quick starting/stopping. [Title]

Output: That doesn't surprise me, but


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 7 hours ago [Body] Thanks, that is a great example that I use frequently to help people understand the knee and torque. I stole it from Kelly Starrett. [Title]

Output: Thanks...gotta credit Kelly Starrett


Input: [Date] 19 hours 15 min ago [Title] Ok, what am I missing here? [Body]

Output: Ok, what am I missing here?


Input: [Date] 1 day 16 hours ago [Title] It is very odd to me that [Body]

Output: It is very odd to me that very soon we will be/already are recruiting guys who were born after the 90s. BORN AFTER THE YEAR 1999! Anyway. I have no valuable insight, just thought I'd make myself feel old.


Input: [Date] 1 day 23 hours ago [Title] You've just described 99% of [Body]

Output: You've just described 99% of ESPN/DetNews/Freep content relating to college football.


Input: [Date] 2 days 20 hours ago [Title] Re: not taking reps [Body]

Output: I wouldn't want my opponents to directly be able to evaluate a potential target if I could help it.


Input: [Date] 3 days 17 hours ago [Title] This is all well and good, but [Body]

Output: You still haven't given a reason that they shouldn't exist, other than you don't like them.


Input: [Date] 3 days 20 hours ago [Title] Right. I'm not talking about [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 3 days 22 hours ago [Title] I really doubt that this will [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 5 days 10 hours ago [Title] Makes total sense. Having 2 [Body]

Output: Makes total sense. Having 2 of those QBs sit the bench would be a waste.


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Title] The best shows I've been to [Body]

Output: The best shows I've been to were Tool in '06 and Muse in '12. I won't claim them to be the best in 30 years, but they were pretty damn good.


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Title] The only thing that's [Body]

Output: The only thing that's contrived is the giant microscope the media has put on Harbaugh. Any other coach's daily tweets constantly in the headlines would look contrived, too.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Title] This poll is flawed because [Body]

Output: This poll is flawed because Wisconsin is not last. God, their uniforms are ugly.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Title] "long ass clap" [Body]

Output: "long ass clap"


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Ahh, a fellow sauce man. I [Body]

Output: Ahh, a fellow sauce man. I fear that we are a rare breed.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Am I the only person who has [Body]

Output: Am I the only person who has no idea what is going on here?


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Why do a lot of Michigan fans [Body]

Output: Why do a lot of Michigan fans staunchly support a noon kickoff, other than "tradition?" Who honestly cares if the game starts at noon or 3:30? All I care about is The Game itself.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Why wouldn't you? Pipkins' [Body]

Output: Why wouldn't you? Pipkins' scholarship does absolutely nothing for this team. It'd be different if Pipkins had more eligibility left, but there is no motive here for Harbaugh to push him off the team for any reason other than health.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Whatever happened to him? I [Body]

Output: Whatever happened to him? I always suspected he was a troll.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] And here is where we separate [Body]

Output: And here is where we separate who wants results and who wants to make everyone feel warm and fuzzy all the time.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I could be wrong, but I'm [Body]

Output: I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's a wallaby, not a kangaroo. Source: been to Australia twice.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 6 days ago [Title] They have at least been [Body]

Output: They have at least been decent over the last ten years, which is more than we can say for all but 2, maybe 3 of those years. And it's not like we've done anything yet under Harbaugh


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I don't think anyone is [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Gore is a running back, which [Body]

Output: Gore is a running back, which arguably doesn't require as much intelligence. I think the point he's making is valid, but he overstepped when inferring that it applied to all players, rather than just QBs.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Sure, if you measure success [Body]

Output: Sure, if you measure success by money made. Which was the whole problem with Brandon and his cronies. What a bunch of narcissistic assholes.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Shit, I don't think I listen [Body]

Output: Shit, I don't think I listen to any artists younger than 30. Why do rappers fall off the map like that, and not other musicians?


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Remember when we lost to [Body]

Output: Remember when we lost to Rutgers? God, the last few years have sucked.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I mean, if we have to choose [Body]

Output: I mean, if we have to choose between football with funny looking helmets, and no football at all, I'm taking the funny looking helmets.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Well the site would work fine [Body]

Output: Well the site would work fine if you weren't trying to access it, ever think of that?


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 10 hours ago [Title] I used to be a "regular" in [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 12 hours ago [Title] Hey, I met my fiance on the [Body]

Output: Hey, I met my fiance on the ESPN comments section. No, I'm not joking.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 18 hours ago [Title] "Morals as a human race have sunk" [Body]

Output: To which time period are you referring, when human morals were better than they are now? Things are not worse than they've ever been, please don't be ignorant of our history as a species.


Input: [Date] 16 hours 9 min ago [Body] If Im married to Giselle and there are things on that phone that could be embarrassing or damaging to her, there's no way on Gods green Earth I'd give that phone up to ANYBODY, consequences be damned. I know that in theory all they care about is the NFL stuff, and the rest of it is protected or whatever, but thats only in a court of law. If something gets leaked illegally into the court of public opinion, it doesnt make a damned bit of difference how it ended up in public. What a shitshow [Title]

Output: Heres the other thing


Input: [Date] 20 hours 6 min ago [Body] one of the "farm trucks" was an '82 Chevy LUV truck. Starting when I hit 14 or so, my Dad used to bring it to our back door every night and ask me to go park it up in the barn for him. I'd usually be gone for about a half hour, since there were 600 acres available for joyriding. It had a 5 speed and a 1.8 liter Isuzu diesel engine. Went from 0-60...eventually. And I hope to buy another some day. Literally, one day it got out run by a Deere. It was THAT slow [Title]

Output: I grew up on an Apple Farm


Input: [Date] 6 days 14 hours ago [Body] Or, was he told he wouldn't be given a 5th year? I thought he chose to leave because of PT issues, basically because he knew he wasn't going to start. If my recollection is murky please correct me. [Title]

Output: Did Blake leave on his own?


Input: [Date] 6 days 21 hours ago [Body] my rant wa not directly related to the situation at FHH and I interjected it where it may not necessarily belong because as I was reading through the comments about charter schools and politicians etc etc my blood proessure started rising, and this has been something on my mind for some time, so I figured I'd let it fly. But, you are correct. [Title]

Output: right on


Input: [Date] 6 days 21 hours ago [Body] eom [Title]

Output: NO CHAT SPORTS


Input: [Date] 6 days 21 hours ago [Body] people my age and older like to bitch about how stupid kids are these days. How selfish Milennials are etc etc, and yet those same people dont support schools while in city after city there is at least one shiny (relatively) new sports arena built on the backs of taxpayers at the request of billionaires. Of course they're stupid, you closed their schools and took their (likely outdated) books! (just kidding kiddos, dont get upset, im working towards a greater good here) Seriously, people have to wonder about this kind of crap? How is this possible? Why do we let our politicians be bought and sold by corporations like chattel? Everyone says the system is broken, yet no one seems to ever be able to do anything about it. If anyones got any ideas, Im all ears. We cant just let this country get run into the ground. [Title]

Output: I weep for America


Input: [Date] 1 week 22 hours ago [Body] because I had a '92 Cavalier in the very same color. Bought it used, and they had the typical GM rotting floorboard allows water to seep in issue, so when I got that car (It had been parked for about a year) there was moss growing on the INSIDE of the windows because with the moisture and the heat of the summer the car had basoically truned into a terrarium. Oh yeah, it also had an aluminum head. The problem with the aluminum heads was that if they'd get too hot, they'd warp, and not even replacing the head gasket would help. I remember being stuck in traffic in that POS, watching the temperature gauge climb towards the ionosphere, and turning the heat on even though it was 95 degrees outside to try and keep it running long enough to escape whatever traffic jam I was in and put more coolant in. When I took it to the junkyard, I asked if I could push the crusher button on it, but insurance and safety and blah blah blah [Title]

Output: I remember that color well


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Body] plays the fluglehorn at midnight [Title]

Output: the blue dog


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Body] would be that you'd have to go back to Bo [Title]

Output: my assumption


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 15 hours ago [Body] was my first favorite Wolverine. My best friend in Elementary school (in Ohio) was also a U of M fan, and he had one of the old Champion M jerseys that had "MICHIGAN" emblazoned across the front, but otherwise looked just like game day jerseys (survivors of the 80's you may remember these). He had #23 because he loved Jamie Morris (didnt' everyone?) I wanted one of those jerseys so, so badly. Living in Ohio made them pretty tough to come by. At Christmas that year, my Aunt and Uncle tried to get one for me, but they weren't willing to drive to AA from Sterling Heights to get one, so I got my very first piece of licensed M gear, a sweatshirt with the seal. Finally, the next summer, we spent a week up at Sleeping Bear, Mackinac, Charlevoix, Torch Lake etc, and on the way back to Grandma's in Royal Oak we stopped in AA at Moe's. I ended up with Gerald White's #22, which was fine by me, because back then I played fullback in Pop Warner. Cool story bro [Title]

Output: Gerald White


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 17 hours ago [Body] price- 1600 tax (8%) - 128 dealer "documentation" fee- $175 (they showed it to me the previous day) title/plates - $42.50 Total- $1945.50 So when I offered $1800 "out the door" I was not offering more than the advertised price. Also, keep in mind this was a car I determined the day before was worth $2k to me, so I wasn't trying to negotiate for every last dime. At the time it seemed about the best I'd be able to do for the money I wanted to spend and actually get to keep some of my planned budget in the bank long enough to pay other bills with, so I was ok with that [Title]

Output: ok here is the math


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 18 hours ago [Body] where he crushed the PT Crusier was hilarious [Title]

Output: The Hummer video


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 18 hours ago [Body] the first day I went to look the sticker said $2500, and their first offer was 3k including title and fees and tax and whatnot. After checking the carfax and talking to the mechanic who filed 32 service records, I told them I could go to 2k total. They came back at $2500 and we parted ways for the day. Next day, I was still thinking about the car and went back on their website. i was considering calling the dealer back and upping my offer to $2200. On the website, I noticed that the price had dropped overnight from $2500 to $1600. I called the dealer and verified it was the same car. And he says "now we can do the 2k you offered, out the door. do you want it now?" I said sure, but Ill only pay $1800, I had to spend some money last night on Thomas the Tank Engine playsets. Dude paused for a minute, probably annoyed that I was still chipping away at him, but I got it (also, it WAS month end, definitely helped. Im no wizard, nor do I claim to be) [Title]

Output: totally weird when I bough my car


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 18 hours ago [Body] to visit relatives for holidays and such, i generally know more about the goings on with Ford GM and Chrysler than they do because of "The Morning Shift". One of my Cousins works for GM and he asked me once if I study up before coming to visit so I have stuff to talk to people about, lol. [Title]

Output: when i come up North


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 18 hours ago [Body] Jalopnik.com big car community there, lots of advice and articles [Title]

Output: also, check out


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 18 hours ago [Body] For most of my life Ive driven "beaters" (for lack of a better term). What I mean is a car I buy outright that might need a wrench turned here or an alternator swapped there, keep them for a couple years and repeat. Recently, I sold the only vehicle I ever had a payment on, a 2003 F-150, that had been paid off for close to 5 yrs (bought it used. Never buy new!) Anyhow, Im scanning Craigslist and Auto trader and the local fishwrap classifieds and here is a piece of advice you may or may not want to incorporate into your own search. I found I had more luck dealing with a dealer than a private seller. On the face this seems odd, as dealers would upsell their mothers if they're given the chance, but let me explain my reasoning. I had 2 main reasons for this (and if things hadnt worked, I wouldve tried another dealer, or gone back to the drawing board). This isnt meant to be gosepl set in stone, more "suggestive". First thing- most dealers just turn and sell the vehicles they take in on trade (especially if theyre over 100k on the odometer) to a wholesaler or auction and make a couple hundred a unit and dont deal with whatever problems they might have. However, there are some dealers out there (you can find them) that will keep a select few of their traded in vehicles and sell them off of their lot. Generally these are the "better" trades that either have a higher resale, or are in pretty good shape. For the most part, if a dealer thinks the car might be a lemon that could end up in negative press they'll jettison it, but if they think its decent enough (from a low price high mileage car perspective), they will keep it and try to see if they can make a grand or so. Lots of times you'll get a free carfax too. The second reason you may want to see what a dealer has on the wholesale lot is because instead of having to bum a ride of a friend or realtive to go look at a car 20 minutes away only to find out the reason there was no picture of the right rear quarter panel in the ad was because there was no right rear quarter panel, and having wasted all that time, you can go to one place and see 5-10 cars all at once and increase your odds of finding something decent before youre friends start ducking your calls. Now, the dealer is going to try and make a few hundy off you, and they may say they cant deal with you too much because their margins are already slim, but you can still make an offer. I find the "Ill give you xxx, out the door, including tax title and plates" the best angle. It helps make their silly dealer fees vanish in a hurry. 3 weeks ago, I did exactly this after selling my truck, and I ended up with a 2003 Taurus with 117k on the clock. The car is as loaded as Taurus' got in 2003, and I paid $1800 for it, from a dealer, who had the price listed as $2500. So, do with this info whatever you like. Merely relaying whats worked for me in the past [Title]

Output: cool story time


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Body] write a memo [Title]

Output: next time Jack


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Body] lots of people out there like to think of themselves as the ultimate fan. I know I did before I found MGoBlog. WD raises the bar for all of us. Also I'm willing to bet lots of the people who give him shit are jealous that they don't have that kind of free time. In the 80s I uses to add stats up with a USA Today and a calculator. Now I have a job and a family and a mortgage and "free time" means I got to poop without someone knocking on the bathroom door. [Title]

Output: I agree


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Body] when I wake up in the middle of the night to pee and can't shut my mind back off to get back to sleep those threads are better than Xanax [Title]

Output: I love those threads


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Body] 18 of his rookie cards. Yes please retire his number. maybe they'll be worth $4 each then [Title]

Output: I have


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 1 day ago [Body] that goddamn clown laughing at me [Title]

Output: I can still hear


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 19 hours ago [Body] Havent been back since. Well, when i was 12 my cousin and I used to ride bikes over there from his house in Berkley and oogle the cars in the Doctors parking lot. There was a Testarossa that gave me a funny feeling in my shorts [Title]

Output: Born there


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I had the chance to see LeBron's SVSM team when he was a senior in high school. LeBron and his teammates grew up together and basically considered each other brothers. Those guys LOVED playing with each other and they were essentially indomitable. [Title]

Output: Being that I live in Ohio


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Bertman's Ballpark mustard. Only found in Cleveland, I believe. Stadium mustard is garbage [Title]

Output: Not stadium mustard


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 4 days ago [Body] for all intensive purposes we know what he was trying to say [Title]

Output: Irregardless


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I was feeling all full of myself because we have 3 rescues in my house, but EYB and his Wife (who sounds like a fantastic person) probably have a barn full. The world needs more good people like that. My hat's off to them [Title]

Output: you know


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Staple his nutsack to the floor, using one of those industrial T-50 staplers [Title]

Output: Im thinking


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 4 days ago [Body] is Dafuq is wrong with people? Some days I really feel guilty for bringing a child into this steaming pile of "humanity" [Title]

Output: all i have to ask


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 16 hours ago [Body] I thought his name was Roscoe Picotrane. Also, a little later in life my Parents bought a Bassett Hound puppy and I campaigned for his name to be Flash (my sister won, and he was named Crawford) That is all I have to share. RIP Mr. Best [Title]

Output: when I was little


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 6 days ago [Body] 5 fakes out of 5 [Title]

Output: rated


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] I thought this was a thread about drinking Windsor to excess. [Title]

Output: I thought this was a thread


Input: [Date] 2 years 46 weeks ago [Body] I was in Section 9 Row 39 this last week and will be again for the Illinois game. Everyone was very into the game around us. The older gent next to me was very into the action and usually jumped out of his seat quicker than the "kids" in front of us. It was a great start for the home season for the longtime ticket holders as they greeted each other and asked how the last 9 months have been. High fives all aournd on great plays and much yelling at important defensive plays. Not a bad crowd to spend a few Saturdays with each fall. [Title]

Output: I was in Section 9 Row 39


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] I was at the 2000 game against Wisconsin for the 800th win and I have tickets to Illinois. Considering that getting to two games in a year because of distance is a great year for me, it would be tremendous to be at the 900th victory too. It is destiny! [Title]

Output: I was at the 2000 game


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] Lewan looks like he just rolled out of bed, but I do appreciate how he owns the responsibility for his play. As one of my former coaches would always say, "It all starts at the line." [Title]

Output: Lewan looks like he just


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] While I don't think we should currently be ranked in the top 15, I can understand where the Air Force coach might firmly believe this. He has likely been studying tape on Michigan for weeks. The Alabama game may be an anomoly from his point of view and just the last chapter in his scouting report. He is also going to be respectful of his current enemy as any good student or coach at an academy should be. Not too surprised here. [Title]

Output: While I don't think we should


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] It was good to hear from Fitz.....sounds like our team captains are leading, Fitz is repentant, and Coach Hoke has the respect of everyone in the locker room. It is also great to hear that the basketball coaches take an interest in the football players too. It will be good for Fitz to put this behind himself on the field on Saturday. [Title]

Output: It was good to hear from


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] Looking at this at an educational or parental level.....sometimes Coach Hoke is protecting his players from both the media and the fans. We are making speculation here, but we cannot destroy Furman's character because of whatever he did because we honestly don't know what he did. For example, if a friend of the family asked why my son was grounded for a reason unknown to this friend, I would not feel obligated to tell this friend. It would be between me and my son. Coach Hoke does view these young men as family and mentors them in fatherly manner. I don't necessarily like that I don't know what Furman did to not travel, but I'm willing to live with it. [Title]

Output: Looking at this at an


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] I actually changed shirts after each Bama touchdown. Figured that was the problem. I gotta do some laundry. [Title]

Output: I actually changed shirts


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] Drinking coffee....my liver hurts too bad to drink anything else this morning. [Title]

Output: Drinking coffee....my liver


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] I'm sure we'll see more Pipkins, Bolden, and Ross on defense. All three showed promise last night. [Title]

Output: I'm sure we'll see more


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] We are not shocked by this. I'm glad that Brady is holding these young men accountable and keeping the perspective that the team is trumps all. A tough call, but it is the right call. [Title]

Output: We are not shocked by this.


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] I was too young to actually remember my first game, but the first game I remember was 1976 vs. Minnesota...a 45-0 blowout. I'm looking forward to taking my youngest son to his first game at the Big House next weekend. I can't wait to see his face with all the pageantry of pregame (not to mention the game itself). It will make 14 hours in the car worth it! [Title]

Output: I was too young to actually


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] The only thing keeping me focused right now is the fact that I need to decide what brand of whiskey to buy for tomorrow and planning consumption levels that will not leave me drooling on the floor before the game is over. [Title]

Output: Work, Schmerk......


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Looking at UConn's offensive stats tells a bit of the story too. They had 8 different receivers with catches with an average of 14.1 yards per catch. It must have looked like Old Country Buffet for the Husky QB's. UMASS specials had issues too if they gave up an average of 21.8 yards per punt return. Ugly football! [Title]

Output: Looking at UConn's offensive


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] I can't imagine being this poor guy. The best he can hope for is that this gets him free drinks in Akron for the rest of his life. [Title]

Output: I can't imagine being this


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Starting out with a local scotch ale from Tyrannena Brewery called Rocky's Revenge and then finishing the night by sipping a Laphroaig.....at least that is what I wish. Just drinking whatever drain cleaner I can find in the back of the cabinet and saving my coin for an awesome day on Saturday. [Title]

Output: Starting out with a local


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Zone Read Left look to a QB oh-no to Gallon taking a good bit of real estate. Man, did they even pull that play out last year? [Title]

Output: Zone Read Left look to a QB


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Watched Michigan vs. Illinois and Northwestern from last year again today.......The offense was giving me fits, but it was nothing that a good 7 and 7 couldn't cure as I knew they won both games. Almost a 1/3 of Denard's INTs from one season in two games...and I had the pleasure of being at both. I've deleted both from the DVR and have watched 8 of the 11 wins in the last week. Hope I have the time to watch UTL and the Ohio game this week. Go Blue! [Title]

Output: Watched Michigan vs. Illinois


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Most of the bottle of whisky gone by the end of the first half. Oh, the game....well, with most of the Bronco defense gone and with a brand-spankin'-new QB for Boise State, I'm afraid that Sparty will be 1-0 by the end of the night without much effort spent. But I'd be happy if I'm proved wrong. [Title]

Output: My Prediction....


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] I guess I'll be watching it here as we don't have the luxury of enjoying FSDetroit here in Wisconsin. Ugh! Didn't BTN run Inside Michigan Football in the past or am I just remembering a lifetime ago when I lived in Flint? [Title]

Output: I guess I'll be watching it


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] But the cat duct taped to the ceiling.......I'm glad you don't have a large dog. I don't want to even consider the bodily fluids. However, I do hope you are right about the win. [Title]

Output: I can understand the two whisky bottles


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Body] It was good to see Saul again.....I was wondering when he's show up again. It seems to demonstrate that the legal aspects will be taking focus again. Wasn't he not he unsettled by Mike's return? He seemed pretty comfortable in this episode. [Title]

Output: Saul Goodman


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Body] Anyway, like I was sayin', Brandon is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey's uh, Brandon-kabobs, Brandon creole, Brandon gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple Brandon, lemon Brandon, coconut Brandon, pepper Brandon, Brandon soup, Brandon stew, Brandon salad, Brandon and potatoes, Brandon burger, Brandon sandwich. That- that's about it. [Title]

Output: Anyway, like I was sayin',


Input: [Date] 2 years 50 weeks ago [Body] My dad is a Michigan alum, the first in his family to graduate from college. He's had season tickets since 1968. I remember going to games and getting to sit on my dad's lap in section 4 as a little shaver. The long walk in from parking on Granger was always full of stories and laughs. My dad would take all three of us boys to at least one game a year as older kids. I had a chance to play DIII football in MN and took it for college, but pined for Michigan games all four years. Now, I've lived in Wisconsin for the last 17 years and have been able to get to about a game a year with either my brothers or dad....and now my sons. This year my boys will get to see Air Force and Illinois with me. I think we'll park on Granger and enjoy that same long walk. The family gets a glorious wakening with MMB's Saturday Tradition playing when breakfast is ready on Saturday mornings in the fall and the world does actually stop upon kickoff. [Title]

Output: To Me


Input: [Date] 3 years 39 weeks ago [Body] One of the few things I miss about growing up in Flint. That and Halo Burger. [Title]

Output: Ah, Donna's


Input: [Date] 3 years 45 weeks ago [Body] We should get rid of your tailor.....I don't like your cuffs! I don't like your cuffs! I don't like your cuffs! [Title]

Output: We should get rid of your


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Brought a tear to my eye as I remember listening to that homecoming game on the radio with my dad as he jumped around the room yelling when Ufer made the call. The three of us boys were doing the same. My kids experienced the same euphoria with me on Saturday night! The video brought together two of my favorite Michigan moments. Thanks. [Title]

Output: Brought a tear to my eye as I


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Oh, Mike.....you speak in hyperbole as usual. [Title]

Output: Oh, Mike.....you speak in


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Tough question.....easy answer. 0-0 tie with both coaches going at it in a no-holds-barred death match for the win instead of overtime. Actually, I usually root for the Big Ten in non-conference games, but I can't stand the thought of MSU going 3-0. I'll quietly pull for the Irish in this one, but will be content to know that one of them loses for certain. [Title]

Output: 0-0


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Can you talk about NCAA taking away WMU stats? “You know what, that’s their decision.” Did you need an explanation? “No.” Did you care? “No. It’s a W, right?” So Herron's two scores won't show in the record books....dang! Too bad for him as it was good to see him shine for a moment. [Title]

Output: B Herron's two TD's


Input: [Date] 4 years 4 days ago [Title] Thanks Tim [Body]

Output: Awesome post as usual. I need to make it to one of the Cincy area games. I forgot we had that many from Cincinnati.


Input: [Date] 4 years 5 days ago [Title] Love This Guy [Body]

Output: He's doing great so far and I hope it translates into on field performance. I find it funny that he likes the media about as much as he does ohio.


Input: [Date] 4 years 4 weeks ago [Title] Great Post [Body]

Output: I laughed out loud a couple of times. Illinois and Minnesota were my favorites.


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] I don't like the uniform much [Body]

Output: I don't like the uniform much but I like the idea behind it. One nice byproduct is that it garners attention (the good kind) and more people will talk Michigan football in June. Maybe catching the eye of a couple of talented defensive linemen that have yet to commit wouldn't hurt.


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Awesome [Body]

Output: I thought this would happen due to Tom's updates. This is great news along with Strobel. Guys that are on the fence better reserve a spot or they'll have to go elsewhere.


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Could be something else [Body]

Output: Can giant douchebags cross the border?


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Best thread title ever [Body]

Output: Best thread title ever


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] That would be cool but I [Body]

Output: That would be cool but I think they tried that a couple of years ago with probation/eligibility and it wasn't executed well. I used Michigan and had a couple of incidents over 4-5 years but a friend of mine playing with a SEC school (imagine that) complained about it being a huge pain in the ass. He lost several players for random amounts of games due to academics and off field issues. Maybe they'll try again in the future. I'm not sure why but EA loves to drop features and bring them back years later claiming they are "new". I'm still waiting for the play editor to return. Having Denard with full dreads and 99 speed/acceleration will ease the pain slightly.


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] I don't really care for it [Body]

Output: I don't really care for it but they will still have the best helmets in the country to balance it out.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] This is insane. I can't wait [Body]

Output: This is insane. I can't wait to see what happens next. Anybody see a signed TP pimp cup on Ebay yet?


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Seems like a good choice [Body]

Output: Seems like a good choice versus playing outside. Lets hope Michigan can turn the house that Peyton built into the Big House south.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] That's nice. Maybe it should [Body]

Output: That's nice. Maybe it should also have a line about being a colossal douche but I guess you would have to be to even consider coaching there.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Just go away Jimmy. Have fun [Body]

Output: Just go away Jimmy. Have fun coaching at Backwater U. God I hope ESPN doesn't sign that smarmy bastard.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] I watched it earlier today [Body]

Output: I watched it earlier today and it was just as painful as the first time. Maybe they'll show this game to the players as an example of how not to play defense.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Nice. Maybe ESPN could print [Body]

Output: Nice. Maybe ESPN could print out a couple more issues for the rest of his small, evil body so we could have a life sized dart board for our walls.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Great video. Even dogs are [Body]

Output: Great video. Even dogs are smarter than tsio fans.


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] This just keeps getting [Body]

Output: This just keeps getting better


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] I really hope a tv ban is not [Body]

Output: I really hope a tv ban is not in the punishment. I'd hate to miss a second of the upcoming beat downs.


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] I didn't think today would [Body]

Output: I didn't think today would get any better. I'm glad I was wrong


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Great Video [Body]

Output: I really forgot how good they were at every spot. Did the first d lineman in the backfield get to eat first?


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Love This [Body]

Output: I can't believe the bastard resigned but I'm enjoying it


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Nice [Body]

Output: Love the last pic with Bennie.


Input: [Date] 4 years 10 weeks ago [Title] 360 [Body]

Output: Check out www.operationsports.com. They have 2011 and 2012 rosters for 360.


Input: [Date] 4 years 10 weeks ago [Title] Sounds Cool [Body]

Output: Taking one of the coordinator jobs sounds interesting. Looks like they've made improvements to tackling and defensive player movement this year as well. No more warping defenders to slap down passes....hopefully.


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Title] ND [Body]

Output: I agree that ND is a bitter rival but I guess some fans don't agree. All the close games over the years have made it even better.


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Title] Joker [Body]

Output: Nice to hear what an uninvolved coach thinks about the Michigan coaching change. I don't know if I've heard anything bad about Mattison from his colleagues. I live in KY and the UK football team is the neglected child of the university. The basketball team is constantly getting media attention even during football season. It's kinda sad. The coaches are polar opposites. Joker is down to earth and a real person and then you have Calipari the pinnacle of douchebaggery. Well maybe a close second to Tressel.


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Title] Ridiculous [Body]

Output: I don't think Sparty will even come close to their record from last year let alone a NC.


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Title] Shocking [Body]

Output: I have fond memories of the man child pushing people around the low post. He looked 34 when he was a freshman.


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Title] Nice [Body]

Output: If he works as hard as he plays he'll be a star.


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Title] Package Deal Please [Body]

Output: We need both of them and they have the approval of a Wolverine. I really like what Ricky said about Hoke also.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I'd feel worse for him [Body]

Output: I'd feel worse for him staying on the Kings. Both franchises have been awful on the court, but the Sixers have a (very tenuous) path forward, which Nik could potentially be a part of. I don't see any evidence at all of such a path with Sacramento.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Yeah, I dunno, I'd probably [Body]

Output: Yeah, I dunno, I'd probably decide on "better franchise" based on something along the lines of their respective chances of being late-round playoff teams in the next five or so years. By that metric, I'd go with the Sixers. Who could be all means continue being terrible. But given their assets -- lottery 5s and otherwise -- I think they def have a better chance of breaking through than do the Kings.


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 1 day ago [Title] The occurance of disasters is [Body]

Output: The occurance of disasters is an excellent prompt to donate, and I also encourage everyone who can to do so. I'd also encourage everyone to do some research about where their money is going and how it's likely to be used. Specifically, I'd strongly encourage givers to resist the urge in give in such a way that their money is earmarked for Nepalese disaster relief. The bottleneck in providing immediate disaster relief is generally not money (as we saw in post-earthquake Haiti, post-Sandy NY, post-tsunami Japan, etc.), and making generalized donations now can help improve the responses available for future disasters. Along these lines, Felix Salmon, in the aftermath of Sandy, made what I thought was a strong case for giving to MSF rather than the Red Cross: "Which isn’t to say that donating money is a bad idea, when disasters hit. But it is to say that donating money to the Red Cross might not be the best use of your dollars. My advice is to give instead to MSF, or an organization like it, which is dealing with disasters every day of the year. That gave them the experience ability to respond quickly when disaster struck in the USA — and it also means that if your money would be put to more urgent use somewhere else, like Zimbabwe or Honduras or Chad, then that’s where it will go. We should spend as much money as is needed here — but don’t force the matter and earmark $117 million for Sandy relief, when no one knows whether even the Red Cross thinks it can sensibly spend that much. The Red Cross didn’t need to promise to spend all that money on Sandy and Sandy alone, but it made that promise anyway."


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 5 days ago [Title] This point tends to get [Body]

Output: This point tends to get carried too far. No reasonable idea of usefulness would reduce to immediate and specific vocational preparation. Case in point: the training that a good student receives in a good philosophy department (cultivating, namely, the ability to think precisely and to manage complex ideas) can be of enormous value, both in a variety of employment contexts and in the general practice of citizenship.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 5 days ago [Title] So in otherwords: you like [Body]

Output: So in otherwords: you like the aspect of the uniform that looks very much like a million other uniforms Michigan basketball has worn, but you're not a huge fan of the glaring dick-cumberbun that's been vomited onto the shorts? To me, that would mean that I don't like the uniform.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Head injury vs. joint injury [Body]

Output: I never played past high school, but I did manage to accumulate a fair amount of joint injury: a torn ACL/meniscus and four subsequent knee surgeries and continued wear left me unable to do anything ballistic with my legs at a young age, and I already have a fair amount of arthritis in that knee and same-side hip, both of which I assume will have to get replaced at some point going forward. I know that this pails in comparison to the joint injury/pain that a lot of guys go through, but I say it to establish the fact that I can appreciate the costs of joint damage. That said, I'm grateful that, aside from getting my bell rung a few times, I never accumulated much head trauma. I just see a qualitative difference between brain injury and bodily injury; bodily injury can alter your life, making it inconvenient and painful (in ways that I acknowledge can be pretty awful), but brain injury can fundamentally change who you are. And this is what I, and I assume others, find so frightening about the risk from concussions. I could see myself with full information trading a few years of playing a sport that I love for a future of moderate physical disability. I could never see myself making that trade for a future of middle-aged advanced dementia.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 5 days ago [Title] It's interesting to see this [Body]

Output: It's interesting to see this outcome after reading a really fascinating Grantland piece recently on advanced defensive metrics: http://grantland.com/features/department-of-defense/. Among other things, the article makes the case for Chris Paul as the best perimeter defender in the association.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Honest, straight-faced answer: I would give zero [Body]

Output: Honest, straight-faced answer: I would give zero fucks if I was largely clueless about where guys would end up before they committed somewhere. I would care more about losing scouting content, but that content doesn't seem to me to be dependent on the element of the business model in question.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Me directly answering your question does not [Body]

Output: Me directly answering your question does not qualify as going off on a wild tangent.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 2 days ago [Title] With respect go the question of whether anyone [Body]

Output: With respect go the question of whether anyone would pay him a cent: possibly, though at the margin, certainly fewer. my broader, more tangential point: the world would not be a poorer place if some of these hypothetical guys were to empty their contact lists of 16-year-olds and go back to selling insurance or whatever.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 2 days ago [Title] The 'certain definition of value' I referenced is [Body]

Output: The 'certain definition of value' I referenced is the one that you presuppose: the one that centers entirely on the guy running the site. A piece of recruiting info also carries value for (at least some) of the people who absorb it, whether or not they pay. It also carries some (possibly negative) value for the players/coaches/families from which it was extracted.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Under a certain definition of 'value', yes.Also, [Body]

Output: Under a certain definition of 'value', yes. Also, I'm not entirely convinced by my own argument, but I'm much less convinced by your fact/opinion distinction, either with respect to its logical structure or its application to statements about what recruits will do.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I dunno, man. I have a really hard time swallowing [Body]

Output: I dunno, man. I have a really hard time swallowing the notion of statements of fact about the world as property. Whatever the legal framework, items of prose seem to me to be qualitatively different from kernels of knowledge, and it seems to me that the latter can't properly 'belong' to anybody. Granted, there's a collective action problem here; if everybody gets info for free, then nobody gets paid to collect it, and everybody gets less recruiting bits. But I feel confident in saying that the socially optimal level of recruit pestering is way lower than what goes on now.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I could be mistaken, but my [Body]

Output: I could be mistaken, but my impression of the twitterverse is that you could find a cure for cancer, and you'd still get a dozen people telling you that you're a vagina that rhymes with "punt". Which is not to say that York hasn't earned some vitriol.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Whatever. Facebook is rightly [Body]

Output: Whatever. Facebook is rightly horrified at Swift's suggestion: http://literallyunbelievable.org/


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 12 hours ago [Title] Before or after the game? [Body]

Output: Before or after the game?


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Title] The success of autodidacts [Body]

Output: The success of autodidacts doesn't mean that schools are useless. And I think we may have to agree to disagree on the interpretation of my experience; in my view, there is vanishingly little danger here, and the use of (very modest) university resources to encourage students to be less shitty than I was at times in undergrad seems reasonable.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Title] So if I'm Roma, and I'm kind [Body]

Output: So if I'm Roma, and I'm kind of bummed out that my ethnic identity is used as a shorthand for fucking people over (an association that has been used as a pretext for my ancestors' systematic extermination at various points in history), I should realize that I'm part of the problem. Got it.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Title] The thing with a simple "be [Body]

Output: The thing with a simple "be considerate" message is that many people (and I would place my 20-year-old self firmly in this camp) have no idea that some of the things they're saying actually are deeply incosiderate. I would regularly call things retarded, and I would regularly admonish my friends to not be such fags when they wouldn't want to go out in the cold and such. I don't do this anymore, not because I'm such a better person now, but because I realize now that I was being demeaning and shitty.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Self-control vs. understanding of context [Body]

Output: In requesting that people not say certain things because other people find them hurtful and demeaning, the university isn't providing a nudge to exercise self-control so much as it's letting people know that some of those things actually are hurtful and demeaning to others. I used to say a lot of things in friendly conversation that I now consider socially unacceptable and, with the exception of the occcasional slip up, rarely use. It's not because I'm so much more in possession of myself, but because I now realize in ways that I didn't before that I was kind of being an asshole.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Free thought [Body]

Output: There is an enormous gap between 1) censoring ideas, and 2) requesting that people be civil to each other. The notion that my ability to formulate and openly argue for ideas is somehow compromised because Big Brother has asked that I not call anyone a fag is...not particularly compelling.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Title] An onerous task: don't be an asshole [Body]

Output: Belle Waring: "98% of what people angrily claim is “Political Correctness” is just manners. Politeness. If something I were saying at a dinner party offended another guest and my host explained why, I would stop saying that thing, in all likelihood. I myself used to call things “retarded” all the time when I was a kid, and I carried it into adulthood, and then people on the internet made it clear that they found this hurtful and demeaning, so I stopped. I explained to my children, I have a left-over bad habit in that I will occasionally call something retarded and it’s not an appropriate thing to say; will you please correct me when I do it? Thinking about what I wanted my children to say helped me here. Likewise, although I don’t know that I said anything particularly unpleasant about it ever, I was comparatively ignorant about issues facing trans people until some years back. Does this make me angry because the word “cisgender” exists now? No, because I’m not an asshole."


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I'd actually disagree about [Body]

Output: I'd actually disagree about Westwood village being awesome. It's kind of like a scaled-up South U, except with more douchebags in Maseratis and 50-year-olds with plastic faces. Other things of note: CTools is a lot better than UCLA's course computing website, and people get ticketed for jaywalking on campus all the time, which totally sucks. Let the negative recruiting commence!


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Another thing to not click on [Body]

Output: Burt and Ernie did MOP's Ante Up:


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 1 day ago [Title] As a current UCLA grad [Body]

Output: As a current UCLA grad student, that is absolutely true. I went to the Oregon game this year, and most of the stadium seemed to not completely realize that a football game was happening. The campus in general seems pretty detached from football. That said, the university is not without amenities...


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Statistics [Body]

Output: Article is paywalled, but you can get the gist from the abstract: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pam.20287/abstract Auto insurance 'redlining' is an empirically verifiable thing. To your initial point: this isn't to say that insurance companies are extracting excess profits from people in affected neighborhoods. But it does demonstrate that a lot of (potential) drivers take a huge hit on premiums through no fault of their own.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 1 day ago [Title] This raises an interesting [Body]

Output: This raises an interesting point over what counts as "political". I'm assuming that you're objecting to the comments on race and racism because they cross the no-politics line. But I'd argue that discussing the stability of Grosse Pointe's elite status without acknowledging that the form of segregation from which it draws its status represents one of the biggest moral failings of 20th Century America is, at the very least, a tad political.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Let's not drag Harbaugh into [Body]

Output: Let's not drag Harbaugh into this.


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 13 hours ago [Title] The point is that "grown men", as used in the [Body]

Output: The point is that "grown men", as used in the initial comment, refers to the stage of life development at which dudes are likely to be not so into being led around on a string. Yes, 22yos are often asked to bear tremendous military burdens, and we should all solemnly introduce this point in as many threads as possible. But the relevant sense of "grown men" has a lot more to do with not getting care packages from mom, making solo trips to Bed, Bath and Beyond, etc.


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

Output: I came to the comments page of this article specifically to make sure someone called that to attention. A solid ref slaying, indeed.


Input: [Date] 3 years 20 weeks ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: Even though he has been really excellent all year, I did not imagine he would be that highly recognized nationally. I am super impressed.


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

Output: Denard in a Perry the Platypus shirt... very, very pleased with this.


Input: [Date] 3 years 32 weeks ago [Title] crazy kinnick? [Body]

Output: I went to the Iowa game and was underwhelmed by the crowd noise factor. In general, it did not live up to the Kinnick hype I had always heard. But... on the final set of downs, it was pretty nuts and I remember thinking on the 4th down play, "well... ain't no one calling PI right now," as the whole Iowa sideline swept out onto the field and I could not even spot a referee to see what their reaction might be. It felt like no one would have even noticed if a flag was thrown, it all happened so fast.


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Alaska has got them still [Body]

Output: I was hiking with my friend and her dog in the mountains outside of Anchorage, AK and all of a sudden the dog freaked out. It was whining and it would not budge, and then it shrunk down and peed. Way out in the distance, about half a mile away, a wolverine was running across a snowfield on its way over into the next valley. I was so pleased to not only see one, but know that at that distance, going in the opposite direction, it is scary enough to make a 50 pound dog freeze up and pee. Hail the fearsome wolverine.


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Title] how? [Body]

Output: How does one go about getting tickets for a neutral site game? Does anyone know? I have been considering going, but wonder what the process is for their release and other things like that.


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Title] I had this happen [Body]

Output: 2 years ago I witnessed sexual abuse against a middle schooler (not as atrocious as this case, but very bad and very illegal) and I was on the phone with 911 immediately. I don't say this to brag, or to judge anyone else, and I guess I sort of see what the original poster is getting at. I am just saying, the phone was in my hand before I even knew what I was doing. You just have to take care of kids, no matter what else is going on. That should be everyone's instinct, and when people fall short of that, it is truly disappointing.


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Beijing Camera shop [Body]

Output: My brother and I were buying a memory card at some camera shop in Beijing, and the cashier asked us where we were from. We said "Michigan," and from the back of the store, an old man yelled, "University of Michigan- many great champion!" He turned out to be the owner. This was 2006, and he really really wanted to talk about the Pistons and their great champions as well. Awesome.


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Respectful Disagreement [Body]

Output: Actually, you can study for the vocab words, and can memorize a (limited) dictionary on a short term basis. At a bookstore, you can find small books of the vocab words most likely to be on the test. If the english component of the test matters to the programs you are applying to, or you just want to maximize your score, I advise that you grab one of those books (similar lists are online), make flashcards, and spend a few weeks looking them over for a little bit each day. My friend and I did this and I have still never met anyone who scored better on the english section than I did, since so much of it is about vocab (friend scored slightly lower, but still a stunning accomplishment for a Spartan). Good luck.


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] still true [Body]

Output: Classes resume tuesday after MLK


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Oh Don [Body]

Output: Oh Don, I know that is not a farfetched prediction at all, but it made me so sad...


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] I will claim... [Body]

Output: 420


Input: [Date] 4 years 33 weeks ago [Title] Ugh [Body]

Output: Living in Madison, WI, it is so rare for me to get the Lions televised. Their games against the Packers and the thanksgiving game are the only ones (hate it when they played Pack on thanksgiving). But... AT&T has not been able to show me a minute of this game because of technical difficulties. Sooooo lame.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] i wish... [Body]

Output: I wish I had enough points of my own to down vote this. We shouldn't even have to take the time to explain why this is such a lame post.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] awesome and authentic [Body]

Output: As a current 'Scansin resident, I approve, though I am troubled by the lack of reference to sausage, which must be a typo.


Input: [Date] 4 years 40 weeks ago [Title] Not bad news for us [Body]

Output: Seems like his absence will not hurt our chances, which I like, but I feel bad for Bolden. He has done alright at stepping into a starting job that I did not think would fall to him, and I am sure the prospect of missing the Michigan night game while worrying about the health of his brain is a real bummer.


Input: [Date] 4 years 40 weeks ago [Title] Didn't Seem That Way, TP [Body]

Output: Boy, I was at the OSU-UW game and this is such a ludicrous statement. When things looked bad for OSU, Pryor was moping around and brushing people off that tried to talk to him on the sideline. He is good for fired up nonsense a week later, but when the game was getting down to it, his body language was sulky and he definitely was not the spark that was going to drive that team.


Input: [Date] 4 years 41 weeks ago [Title] Bringing the heat [Body]

Output: Jalapeno poppers made from scratch... hope that works out. And a variety of beers. Watching the game at home, then going to UW-OSU. Chance to see Buckeyes fall very, very appealing. Also, drinking until night game starts very, very appealing.


Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Title] Upside to UW loss for me [Body]

Output: I'm a grad student at Wisconsin right now, and this is the first time my students have ever been pulling for Michigan. Every semester starts with serious grumbling when I explain where my undergrad degree is from, but I have been getting student emails this week hoping that we kick State's ass. No one here is impressed with the Spartan win, only pissed about UW's uninspired dud of a game. Plus, saying some crude things about Bielema.


Input: [Date] 4 years 43 weeks ago [Title] Not hearing a peep [Body]

Output: I grew up in East Lansing so many, many of my best friends went to MSU. Every time this game rolls around, though, I do not hear a peep from them about it. Why? No one has made good on our $10 bet on the 2004 Braylonfest game yet. Deadbeats, cheapskates and cowards all.


Input: [Date] 4 years 47 weeks ago [Title] Thought so too [Body]

Output: I have been living in Madison for 3 years now teaching undergrads as I work on PhD, and have been surprised which rivalries they care about. They want to beat Minnesota pretty bad, but do not seem to hate the state or school much (maybe because of tuition reciprocity agreement that brings many Minnesota students to UW? maybe because Minnesota hasn't exactly brought it lately?). They talk about Iowa the way I talk about Ohio, though. To hear them tell it, the whole state is nothing but murderers and molesters. Had no idea how much they have against U of M either. Yikes. We are one of their top rivals, many say. I don't have the heart to tell them that Wisconsin is so far down the rivalry chain for us that I never thought much of it as a rival at all.


Input: [Date] 5 years 21 weeks ago [Title] Snoop [Body]

Output: Pretty sure we must attribute that sentiment to Snoop, though he is referring to Tanqueray and bubonic chronic that Dre himself showed up with.


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Essenhaus/Come Back In? [Body]

Output: The German bar is probably the Essenhaus, which, because this is Madison, connected to another affiliated German bar- the Come Back In. Both are excellent if you want your beer by the litre and served in a glass boot. For a great meal, check out the Old Fashioned, which is on the capitol square. If a giant burger topped with bacon, onions, cheddar and a fried egg with a side of fried cheese curds sounds right to you, you cannot do better than the Old Fashioned.


Input: [Date] 5 years 44 weeks ago [Title] I hear what you are saying [Body]

Output: but there was nothing (except the score) close about the Wisconsin-MSU game. I have to imagine that they are back to wondering if they have a starting quarterback- throwing moonballs to the other team's safety did not keep them in the game at all, but it was a strategy they did not turn away from. While I walk away from the IU game thinking "God, our defense needs to shape up for the State game," I doubly walked out of the MUS-UW game thinking "woah, MSU has no sense of what they are doing on either side of the ball. Good thing they got some garbage scores to make this mess a little better on paper."


Input: [Date] 5 years 44 weeks ago [Title] HP [Body]

Output: Lovecraft reference trumps all in my book. Good show sir


Input: [Date] 5 years 45 weeks ago [Title] actually... [Body]

Output: anyone can use student tickets at Wisconsin, there is no validation or ID showing. They are vouchers that you exchange at the gate for a ticket, so the earlier you show up, the closer you can sit. I sat in the student section two years ago, maize and blue head to toe, and had no problems (except the problem of losing). Student tickets might be an affordable option, judging form the waning interest in Wisconsin football around town here, even at 3-0.


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Title] based on the title, [Body]

Output: I was so sure this was going to be an awesome post about whether Denard is faster than Tate or not. The setup was beautiful. That being said, I would agree- I have probably heard enough about Free press investigations to hold me for a while, and will now return to pacing around, trying to figure out how to speed this week up until football finally starts.


Input: [Date] 5 years 49 weeks ago [Title] Not exactly rooting... [Body]

Output: Obviously, I hope we run them over. I hope MSU beats them too, as that really seems to get under the skin of the Domers I know. Beyond that, I hope they win just enough that they don't immediately, obviously have to fire Weis, but not enough that they feel good keeping him. I like the situation of ND being torn on either eating his giant contract or keeping him around to eat everything else. Another year of indecision and looming trouble in South bend, that's what I am rooting for.


Input: [Date] 5 years 49 weeks ago [Title] I don't know about anybody else [Body]

Output: I don't know about anybody else but the Tigers are really getting me through a long rainy August without getting overly antsy for football. I can't believe how long they have clung to first with all their shortcomings. It will kill me if the Sox pass them.


Input: [Date] 5 years 50 weeks ago [Title] Behind Enemy Lines [Body]

Output: Born in Lansing, quickly moved to East lansing, went to East Lansing HS. Luckily, my parents met at U of M in grad school and raised me right. Dad worked for Gov. Blanchard when I was born and a boss from his office sent a stuffed wolverine with a music box in its stomach to the hospital (it still plays The Victors, though a little slow and warbly now). With a big fuzzy music-playing block M-wearing wolverine in your crib from day 1, how could you stray? 18 years later we were off to Ann Arbor. Snuck him into the Big House for the 2003 OSU game and Breaston rubbed his belly after we rushed the field.


Input: [Date] 6 days 20 hours ago [Title] Not sure I get your point. [Body]

Output: Not sure I get your point. By definition, all 5th years have redshirted. Why does it matter whether the redshirt was for injury or otherwise? Also, how do you differentiate between injury and not - physically unable to participate in 12 games, 8 games, 2 games, 4 practices...?


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] Turnovers can also be an [Body]

Output: Turnovers can also be an effect of winning and losing, not just a cause. If you are losing and time is becoming a factor, you might start calling riskier plays and embrace a higher likelihood of turning the ball over. Conversly, if you're winning, you might call more conservative plays with a lower probability of turning the ball over.


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Title] This inflation thing must be [Body]

Output: This inflation thing must be really bad - price changed $5 between when you typed the subject vs the comment.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Maybe, but baseball's [Body]

Output: Maybe, but baseball's all-star game is still better than any of the other sports.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Bison is good and is [Body]

Output: Bison is good and is relatively lean. The downside of Bison (in my experience) is the burgers tend to crumble (perhaps this is because they are lean?)


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 5 days ago [Title] This implies the person to [Body]

Output: This implies the person to which you were responded is much less intelligent than average as the betting lines are set by the average money being spent not some super insightful guru.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Not "head west to Nebraska" [Body]

Output: Not "head west to Nebraska" but rather "head to west Nebraska" (as in go to the westside of the state)


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Sizist [Body]

Output: Sizist


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Rudock it. [Body]

Output: Rudock it.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Heard that Stallman has great [Body]

Output: Heard that Stallman has great hops - like a kangaroo.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Trying to ascribe motivations [Body]

Output: Trying to ascribe motivations to actions? You guys are making it way too hard. If you like the person/institution they did it for the right reasons, if you don't like them then it is clear evidence that they are, in fact, evil.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Now I feel really bad that I [Body]

Output: Now I feel really bad that I added that last line.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I well written reasoned [Body]

Output: I well written reasoned response, but hit much broader point than I made. My only point was cutting (getting rid of them because they are not good enough at football) someone the day before NSD is not really different than cutting someone after. I didn't say that someone was actually cut in OSUs case, nor did I comment on whether the circumstances in OSUs case were (or were not) appropriate.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] You're mixing the particulars [Body]

Output: You're mixing the particulars of the OSU case into what was supposed to be a general statement. If a kid is cut (that is let go simply because he wasn't good enough at football, regardless of the official reason) so to make room to add another kid, it shouldn't matter that timing of that occuring. I DID NOT SAY that OSU cut the kid, nor did I say that the medical was inappropriate. You seem to be defending against assertations that weren't made. Oh yea, and get off Urban's dick.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Hard to say whether this was [Body]

Output: Hard to say whether this was done to make room on the team or because of a medical issue. But, wouldn't it be nice to have better scholarship rules so that incentives aren't created for pushing guys off the team.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Your moral high ground [Body]

Output: Your moral high ground comment in combination with an avatar that appears to be a bottle of booze next to a college football helmet struck me as funny. Not really sure why.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] This was covered early, but I [Body]

Output: This was covered early, but I think back dating incoming players only helps in the 25/year restriction. My understanding is Pipkins leaving doesn't impact this.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I don't buy the timing [Body]

Output: I don't buy the timing implication that it would be okay to cut him before signing day, but not after. If you're cutting someone to make room for someone else, why should it matter whether the new person is officially in the fold or not.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Carom [Body]

Output: We had a carom off one DE recruit yesterday but hit this one dead on.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Title] He'll have to transfer back [Body]

Output: He'll have to transfer back first.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Title] 2 out of 3 Ron Johnsons [Body]

Output: 2 out of 3 Ron Johnsons prefer Michigan.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Never heard that one, but I [Body]

Output: Never heard that one, but I always liked the one about Sisyphus who flew too close to the top of the hill only to roll down.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 6 days ago [Title] 5star by Kornblue relative to [Body]

Output: 5star by Kornblue relative to others kickers, not a 5 star on Rivals... For all football players.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Another bad eucalyptus trip? [Body]

Output: Another bad eucalyptus trip?


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Funny, I thought it [Body]

Output: Funny, I thought it referenced curling.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Maybe yelling is his normal [Body]

Output: Maybe yelling is his normal voice.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 21 hours ago [Title] And what's the fun in [Body]

Output: And what's the fun in that???? #failurefixed


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Being that he is a big dude, [Body]

Output: Being that he is a big dude, my only concern is that on one of these trips, he might get the airplane seat next to me.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 6 days ago [Title] The urban myth is when Wilt [Body]

Output: The urban myth is when Wilt Chamberlin was ased "How's the weather up there?" He would spit on the asker's head and say "It's raining".


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 16 hours ago [Title] How do transfers and walk-ons [Body]

Output: How do transfers and walk-ons who you want to give a scholly count?


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Body] I'd like to thank Al Borges for his first year, when he took control of a team whose offensive scheme was radically different than anything he'd ever run before and yet the offense ended the year with higher red zone efficiency and other metrics than RR ever managed. I'd like to thank Al Borges for his second year, when despite all those designed QB runs finally catching up with Denard, defenses finally figuring out his arm was nothing to fear, and who knows what in terms of injuries (the pinched nerve, possible knee issue, etc) all leading to the sudden transition of Devin from WR to QB, we came close to beating a 10 win SEC outfit in a bowl game. I'd like to thank Al Borges for the fact that we're going to a bowl these year and as bad as the offense is, I've seen worse from other offensive transitions in recent memory. As bad as the line situation is this year, I've seen offensive geniuses shit the bed to much worse degrees than this year. No one we've lost to has more than two loses and they have 5 loses total. The moments of futility suck, but so did offensive line recruiting for awhile and one of our higher ranked gets is currently a nose tackle because defensive line recruiting also sucked. [Title]

Output: I'd like to thank Al Borges


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] One of the things seems to be he doesn't keep any kind of momentum after he beats that first block. He crushes right through the line and then he's just kind of standing there, trying to find the ball, and once he figures out that the ball carrier is headed for the edge he has to get his body back up to speed. Better vision will let him come crashing through at full speed instead of needing to pause and figure out what is going on. Lots of wasted steps there, which in some instances comes close to letting the offensive linemen pick him back up. [Title]

Output: One of the things seems to be


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] The offending thing is actually something I've been pondering for awhil and it does present a problem. Least we forget, Tuley-Tillman has very displeased when a blog called him raw and basically failed to declare him the next coming of Long and Lewan. This blog has always excelled because when recruits are covered, attempts are made to break down their game film and critique their play. Things are said like "Likely won't start until their junior at the earliest, very raw.", "Likely to be passed from behind unless he works his ass off", and other such things. If the content is going to target kids who are 15 and not used to hitting the camps and being critiqued in a such manner, we're going to tie our hands in the future in terms of analysis. Last year it was unhappiness over being called raw, this year it was being young looking, and perhaps next year someone will mad when Ace says he doesn't have the world's greatest hands and is prone to dropping balls. You're always going to have to recruits who don't like the grading they get, but at least the older ones should in theory have gotten used to it after hitting those camps and talking to coaches on their officials. We have an admittedly small sample size here, but so far the trend line has started out in an extremely poor direction to say the least. We're not the kind of blog prone to mindlessly hailing fluff pieces, because if we were we'd all be watching Sports Center rather than hanging out here. [Title]

Output: The offending thing is


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] I went through Michigan with a full ride for academics and also worked 10 to 20 hours a week for General Motors. A fair number of folks in college get some or all of their college paid for with scholarships and cash a paycheck beyond that. A fair number of engineering grad students are in the same boat, tuition waiver and some kind of grant or hook up with a company that results in a stipend. I see no reason that a football player shouldn't be able to do the same. Just because a small percentage of them will go on to become wealthly in the pros is no reason to deny them money. By that logic we should go stick it harder to the Business School types since they might end up with Stephen J Ross kinds of money. In terms of wealth on hand, I had a significantly better deal in that I went to class and cashed a check for my work. A football player goes to class, has 20 hours of official practice with the coaching staff, more voluntary practice or film study with their teammates, which is supposed to average out to around 44.8 hours per week, and they don't even get a stipend for walking around money. Heck if they chose to stay in school rather than go pro early, their wallets take a hit because they have to buy injury insurance with their own money like Lewan did. There are a lot of services FBS programs could offer their students beside just handing them the cash (and half a million per head doesn't seem defensible) such as a living stipdent, program provided insurance for career ending injuries, a free grad degree as well as 4 years of undergrad, a trust fund of some sort, etc. Right now though players do get screwed considering the revenue stream they bring in. [Title]

Output: I went through Michigan with


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] Ghost is still the king. [Title]

Output: Ghost is still the king.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] But I'd already bulk ordered the popcorn for when Saban ripped his former employer to shreds... [Title]

Output: But I'd already bulk


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] Next time DB is golfing with Hollis, he can slip him App State's business card. [Title]

Output: Next time DB is golfing with


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] Great's its Noon out here and now thanks to you I have to go drink or find someone I can buy a roofie off to repress my memories of Jordan Diamond. He could be playing guard right now and then move out to tackle next year like Schofield did. Gah! [Title]

Output: Great's its Noon out here and


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] Dial 1-900-Maize-And-Blue and kick them nasty thoughts! [Title]

Output: Dial 1-900-Maize-And-Blue and


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] That's what I fear, every recruiting cycle it seems we have one guy in our backyard who every analyst says is a perfect fit for Michigan and vice versa, we're in the drivers seat, and yet it never happens. I don't want McDowell being this year's winner of the Laquon Treadwell Memorial Award. [Title]

Output: That's what I fear, every


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] And if they could just get it up to positive non story like a water skiing chipmunk or something, things would be even better. Seriously though what did they say about him? Just sophomoric ass jokes? [Title]

Output: And if they could just get it