Input: [Date] 9 weeks 2 days ago [Title] How many roster spots does a [Body]

Output: How many roster spots does a men's rowing team have? I just glanced at the Wisconsin roster, and it's huge. You would probably have to add two or maybe even three women's sports to offset those numbers. Can't see that happening.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Great write up L'Carp. It [Body]

Output: Great write up L'Carp. It was a really good weekend for the Big Ten. From a conference that struggled a bit through the season and wasn't expected to get more than one bid to having three bids and all three advance to the final 8. Shows the level that Michigan still has to get to, which obviously won't happen overnight. For me Albany is the team to watch. They play the game the way it's meant to played...fast. It's very entertaining. Reminiscent of lacrosse in the 80s and 90s. I would love to see them beat ND and get to the final four. Tall order though. ND is probably the most balanced team in the tournament. Hopkins turned a corner when they played Michigan. Earlier in the season they were losing close games to ranked teams, mostly because their goalies couldn't save a beach ball. Their senior starter played really well against Michigan, and since then you could argue they are playing the best lacrosse of anyone in the tournament.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 2 days ago [Title] But is Michigan strong enough [Body]

Output: But is Michigan strong enough yet to take advantage of that weakness? I think so, but I would be a lot more confident if they were winning faceoffs this season.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 2 days ago [Title] As a club team alum I love [Body]

Output: As a club team alum I love this. JP and the athletic department are clearly building the varsity program (Team Four and all that), but they are also making a real effort to honor the past. It's smart. The club alums are the donors and job network for the current players. The guys from my era had a lot of fun and made great friends playing, and the guys from the last few club teams have a lot of pride in the championships they won. And in Michigan's case, which is kind of unique in lacrosse, the D1 program came about in large part because of the way the club team was built.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Defense is much improved over [Body]

Output: Defense is much improved over the last few weeks. Not sure what people are seeing when they say awful defense. Yes there were a few breakdowns, but overall you can see the improvement. And other than Logan, they are doing it without a single guy who I would call great at that end. No defense, I don't care who you are, can shut down a good offense (and Ohio State has a good, not elite, offense) if the other team has the ball a lot more than you do. Faceoffs are the biggest factor holding this team back. And today there were a few untimely turnovers, both on offense and on clears, that didn't help. I loved the scrap in the first half. Diving for loose balls and flying around. They just played a muderers row of faceoff guys between Maryland, Rutgers and Ohio State. They survived Rutgers because they actually are a slightly better team and they had just enough offense, but Maryland and Ohio State without the ball isn't going to work out too well. I'm hopeful they can compete a little better for faceoffs in the next two weeks. Hopkins and Penn State are good there, but not like these last three. If this team beats Penn State and makes the Big Ten tournament that's a success for this year. Everybody picked them to be last of six, and they already are positioned to be 4th or 5th.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Release says attendance was [Body]

Output: Release says attendance was 800 and some change. To be expected I suppose on Easter Sunday. I seem to recall that the date of the spring game was changed within the last couple of months, so I would guess that had something to do with it. That and the regime change with both new Jims taking over. Probably other factors too having to do with the Big Ten starting up. I suspect they have less flexibility with their own conference scheduling than they did with the ECAC. I'd love to see them do what Ohio State does with their spring game and lacrosse game combo. They play the lacrosse game first, then have a real game for the spring game, which helps draw huge crowds for both. Winning also helps I suppose. Huge win yesterday though. Nice to have King back. They got dominated at faceoffs for the second straight week, but this time found a way to overcome that. Ohio State looked great last night against Hopkins. Chances for an upset depends on which Buckeye team shows up on Sunday. The one last night or the one that laid a goose egg against ND and lost to Detroit. Hopkins, as much as they are struggling, will be a really tough out, especially on the road. That game is their homecoming (yes, they have their school homecoming in the spring at a lacrosse game). Penn State seems to be the best chance to get another win and hopefully lock down a tournament spot.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Got to go to the game [Body]

Output: Got to go to the game yesterday. Maryland is a top 3 team for a reason. To be fair, three of Michigan's losses this season are to the current #1, #3 and #10. This is still a much improved team in its fourth year. They just don't have the horses and skill sets that the elite teams do yet. A few thoughts from this one. 1. Maryland is loaded on offense, but they don't wow you there. They are very methodical. Where they kill you is on faceoffs, where Raffa is a complete animal, and defense/goalie. Michigan didn't get the ball much because of Raffa, and when they did they had a lot of trouble generating quality shots. The Maryland goalie ate up most of the shots they did manage. They are giving up less than 5 goals per game this season, which is insane. 2. Michigan really misses King. As I said, they had trouble getting good shots and then burying them. It can't help to be missing their one legitimate great player on that end, especially against the best defense in the country. I thought the Michigan players were athletic enough to make some things happen offensively, but their sticks let them down a lot with turnovers or bad shot placement, and Maryland jumped all over mistakes like a top-5 team should. Kyle Jackson made some things happen, but he can't do it alone. Shlosser is really fast and explosive, but his stick needs to improve. 3. It was a good crowd, maybe 3,000 or so. Lots of Michigan people. Byrd Stadium is too big for lacrosse, like Michigan Stadium, but they do a good job with the event there as you would expect at a school where lacrosse is really important.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Here's the [Body]

Output: Here's the release; http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-lacros/recaps/100811aaa.html I think your memory is a little sketchy. That was their second D1 scrimmage. They played Providence at home before that, losing 11-10 in OT. The score against St. Joe's was 9-5. They were down 5-3 at the half. Granted, that was not yet a good St. Joe's team back then. Both teams have been steadily improving since then, but obviously St. Joe's had a big head start as an older program. They did get smoked 14-2 by Towson that day. Maybe you're remembering that one. Either way, this was a good win for this team right now. St. Joe's was 11-4 last year and thumped us at home. They almost beat Virginia earlier this week. To win this one on the road without a guy like King after losing two in a row says a lot about their fortitude.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Watched the stream. You can [Body]

Output: Watched the stream. You can really see how much the offense misses King. Schlosser was great until St Joes put their pole on him. Then there weren't a lot of other offensive options. Would really like to see Jackson get back on track. He was so promising the past couple of years but seems like he's mostly ineffective this year. Is he playing hurt? Great to see the defense step up. Logan is part of that, and he played great, but the defense has been so inconsistent. They played well today, even without regulars like Hatton and Moore (assume both are hurt?). Slides and recoveries were better. Generally better on ball. Were forcing a lot of shots that Logan could save. He did bail them out a few times, but great goalies do that. Lott had a good faceoff day today, and that made a huge difference. I thought the St Joes guy who was having success late was moving early every time, but they only got the call a couple of times. Hard to tell from the angle they showed if the Joseph goal in the first OT should have been good or not. It was close.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 3 days ago [Title] He has a nice comment about [Body]

Output: He has a nice comment about our lacrosse team in that article. Anyone know if Coach Paul had also offered him back when he accepted the OSU offer? Could he play both?


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Coach Paul needs to teach [Body]

Output: Coach Paul needs to teach Mama G how to spell lacrosse. Nice to the see the boys pulling away from teams that they were close with last year. Definite signs of improvement. Next step is playing close games with top-10 types of teams. That might still be two or three years away, which would still be fast for a new program. Was wondering when Kyle Jackson was going to blow up in a game. Hadn't happened yet this season.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 5 days ago [Title] You are projecting a loss to [Body]

Output: You are projecting a loss to Drexel? You're right, that will be a tough one. Although they did lose in a blowout to Albany today. I think Brown and St. Joe's could both be really tough as well. Hopefully these next two are wins. Even starting 4-1 with the only loss to one of the top teams in the country is a HUGE step forward.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 5 days ago [Title] IrishLax, Really appreciate [Body]

Output: IrishLax, Really appreciate this post. I think you nailed it about the the ND team. I was hoping for an upset this week based partly on the GTown score and partly on Michigan's two blowout wins, but reality hit today. ND was a national finalist (and ACC champ, which is no joke) last year for a reason and is better this year. Michigan is a fourth year program with three recruiting classes and only one superstar. The only thing that really surprised me was the faceoff struggles until Michigan apparently started using a pole there. They are an above average faceoff team. But that's often a matchup thing that can sometimes go either really well or horribly wrong despite prevous stats and match-ups. It's way to early to say if JP is not the guy. As you say, the team is showing very steady improvement and from all reports they are blowing the doors off in recruiting (which Paul is ultimately responsible for) starting with their 2016 class. I played club with him and have so much respect for all that he's accomplished. But who knows? I'd love to see what he can do with a team that is loaded with ND level talent. I am really happy to see this rivalry starting. As Michigan's program gets better, it's going to be great to see these games turn into battles. Congrats to Coaches Paul and Corrigan for getting it going.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Oosterbaan is definitely an [Body]

Output: Oosterbaan is definitely an advantage, but since the lights were replaced a few years ago I'm always amazed at how bright it is in there compared to the old days. Plus they painted the walls blue recently, which makes seeing the ball a lot easier than most indoor buildings (Penn State, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Ultimate where Detroit plays) that have white walls. I may be wrong here, but I believe that Notre Dame practices and plays on a narrow field in Loftus as well, so the "tight confines" may not be such an advantage. They definitely have a track around their indoor field, so the building is bigger, but I believe they play the football sidelines. Completely agree that the early season success is encouraging, but Notre Dame is a whole different level. Will be very interesting to see if the boys can hang.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Freddie Hunter. Also, even [Body]

Output: Freddie Hunter. Also, even though he didn't play a ton and ended up playing football for Bo after a couple of years, Paul Jokisch was always throwing himself around.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 2 days ago [Title] "what set them apart was [Body]

Output: "what set them apart was undying school loyalty, a fatherly love of their players, and the utmost integrity off the field." I think you just described Brady Hoke. The characteristics you listed were all true of them and many other great coaches, but I believe what set Bo apart (and Woody to be fair) were personalities that were at once unassuming - not wanting to be celebrated, but at the same time filled a room. And they won. That always helps in the fond memories department.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 1 day ago [Title] On a related and more serious [Body]

Output: On a related and more serious note, the lacrosse team actually has Gerald Ford's grandson Christian committed to their 2016 class. He's a top 50 recruit from San Diego. Pretty solid legacy situation there. Wonder if he'll wear 48?


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 18 hours ago [Title] How is this unique? I don't [Body]

Output: How is this unique? I don't know of any college coach who misses a day for being sick unless it's a serious illness. It's part of the job and not all that weird.


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Since when does Denver have [Body]

Output: Since when does Denver have just one D1 sport? Their two "major" sports (the ones they consider their big-time sports) are hockey and lacrosse. In fact lacrosse is preseason #1 this season and has made the final four a couple of times in the past few years.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Title] It was added because Brandon [Body]

Output: It was added because Brandon wanted to add it and because JP had built a monster of a club program that was successful both at winning and raising money. DB always said he was adding it for business reasons. He thought the growth trends showed lacrosse would be a much bigger sport in the future and wanted to be on the front end of that. The money that was raised was not nearly enough to endow the program. That would take 20 or 30 million at least. DB said it was just to offset costs the first couple of years. If the average cost of a scholarship is about $50k, and lacrosse gets 12.6 (the NCAA limit), that would make the annual cost to the athletic department $630,000. Not insignificant, but won't break the bank.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Can't answer that, but I do [Body]

Output: Can't answer that, but I do know the team won the department's community service award two years ago. Since then they switched to recognizing individuals, and Jeff Chu was one of the winners last year. So they take that role seriously.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Only the 3rd varsity athlete [Body]

Output: Only the 3rd varsity athlete or are you including all athletes? Abdul was on the varsity-club lacrosse team. Won the Rhodes and the Marshall and was commencement speaker in 2007. http://www.michigandaily.com/content/2008-11-24/u-student-wins-prestigou...


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Football and basketball [Body]

Output: Football and basketball generate net revenue, although you could remove the basketball revenues and barely notice the hit to the overall budget. Hockey is more or less break-even and made money in the Big Chill year because of that one game. No other sport at Michigan makes more than it spends. But it's not quite that simple. Facilities are paid for mostly through donations. Some scholarships and coaching positions are endowed. Other revenue sources bring in a lot (BTN, donations, sponsors, etc.). I do know that in the case of lacrosse the first few years of operating expenses were covered by donors. I know this because I'm one of them (although my check was pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things).


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 12 hours ago [Title] Maryland lacrosse, both men [Body]

Output: Maryland lacrosse, both men and women, are also very good.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Obviously none of you, in [Body]

Output: Obviously none of you, in fact, played lacrosse. LaCrosse = city in Wisconsin. lacrosse = sport no capital C Sorry, pet peeve. Back to discussion...


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 11 hours ago [Body] It doesn't sound like he's missing the point. His pictures directly refute your repeated certainty that this is a new development. [Title]

Output: It doesn't sound like he's


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 11 hours ago [Body] I'm mostly just still confused why anyone thinks that any brightening was an Adidas development. I'm currently looking at a late era Nike t-shirt that is basically the same color as a current Adidas one, and no it's not faded, I never wear it. People were already complaining about this 10 years ago. [Title]

Output: I'm mostly just still


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 4 days ago [Body] It's not really true that there's never a good reason. If someone is being drastically underpaid compared to their results, an early extension can be a good idea. Like with Trout. [Title]

Output: It's not really true that


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I genuinely don't understand why people are still going with the slow decline thing when more than half the lineup is younger than 26. They might not be good, but turning into the Phillies didn't happen. [Title]

Output: I genuinely don't understand


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Pretty much every national baseball-focused outlet has criticized the Cabrera deal. Not that they really ended up being correct given salary inflation and the fact that he's still performing. Maybe he would have been a tiny bit cheaper and gotten one less year if they waited, but that's about it. [Title]

Output: Pretty much every national


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 4 days ago [Body] They did offer an 160 million extension to Scherzer, that doesn't really scream unable as much as they ultimately decided not to. In a world in which an unremarkable and average pitcher like Rick Porcello gets an 80 million dollar deal, the Tigers contract situation isn't that bad. [Title]

Output: They did offer an 160 million


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Wow, Deep take millennial Tom Friedman, you're so wise. It's so amazing how nobody has ever noticed before that young people like buying prestige products and that they believe they can see through marketing. Nobody in the history of retail has ever taken advantage of that. [Title]

Output: Wow, Deep take millennial Tom


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 2 days ago [Body] A total collapse of cable just means that content producers that have ad friendly products like sports will hold out for more network money. They won't just keep doing what they're doing now and making the product available everywhere. Ultimately the only thing that will be hurt is consumer choice, which is hilarious. [Title]

Output: A total collapse of cable


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 5 days ago [Body] You're right. they also do one of two clap cadence cheers. [Title]

Output: You're right. they also do


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Yes, shout "you suck" and jiggle your keys like a true American. [Title]

Output: Yes, shout "you suck" and


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I'd much rather people in the US adopt those things for other sports because they're good and fun. [Title]

Output: I'd much rather people in the


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Why do you even watch sports when you so clearly have no idea what you're even looking at? [Title]

Output: Why do you even watch sports


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 6 days ago [Body] The only reason anyone likes the 1989 uniforms is because they're the 1989 uniforms. Using a logo in the spelling of a name is amateurish and terrible to begin with, but also using different fonts and offset sizes looks especially sloppy. And white block M's, really? Nobody would call that 'uniformz' if a modern design did it so prominently? [Title]

Output: The only reason anyone likes


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Body] This blog already has its blow up where the proprietors banned anyone from making critical comments about them. Have we forgotten that already? [Title]

Output: This blog already has its


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I don't understand why everyone is taking one sentence from the daily comparing it to The Victors as gospel truth. It sounds more like something to play when the lights go down for basketball intros or pregame football while the band is walking back around the field. They use modern music in these spots anyway, what would be so terrible about having something unique? Even if this way of going about it seems self serving. [Title]

Output: I don't understand why


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Yeah, just keep playing Seven Nation Army on repeat instead. Seems like the daily missed the point of what this song would be for. I mean, I get the whole "no piped in music anywhere at all ever" thing, but if it's going to happen, having something that isn't jock jams and isn't In the Big House isn't the worst idea ever. [Title]

Output: Yeah, just keep playing Seven


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 3 days ago [Body] (deleted double post) [Title]

Output: (deleted double post)


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Except you're the only one engaging in class warfare by describing college students and the mostly young population downtown as 'rich.' The fact that there are actually people like you out there who think it's a mistake to invest in the only area of Detroit that's actually adding population in 40 years is such a huge problem. Cities need tax revenue to be functional. For that they need taxpayers. I'm sorry that you hate that. There's absolutely an argument to be made that the suburbs should contribute more to regional transit, but that's not remotely what you're saying. [Title]

Output: Except you're the only one


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Your furry avatar is stupid, and "off sides" isn't a thing. [Title]

Output: Your furry avatar is stupid,


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 1 day ago [Body] They don't care, they sold out their name and website for page-clicks and advertorials a while ago. Forbes "contributors" are little more than unpaid bloggers fishing for traffic. [Title]

Output: They don't care, they sold


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 14 hours ago [Body] The problem isn't trading prospects, it's trading prospects for garbage. They just lost two of their only decent trading chips for a pitcher whose middling production they could get from basically anywhere else. [Title]

Output: The problem isn't trading


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 1 day ago [Body] The idea that 'NFL Executive' is a position that requires moral respect is utterly hilarious. [Title]

Output: The idea that 'NFL Executive'


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I don't know why you're so passive aggressive about this not being allowed. There's plenty of evidence that your attitude being totally insufferable isn't delete-worthy. [Title]

Output: I don't know why you're so


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Do you have any thoughts that aren't milquetoast both-sides-do-it catchphrases? Just curious if there's ever a chance of you saying anything actually interesting. [Title]

Output: Do you have any thoughts that


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 4 days ago [Body] What are you rambling about. It's only politics if some sort of conspiracy theory payoff is involved? They're kindered spirits. It's not that complicated. [Title]

Output: What are you rambling about.


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Body] Actually, it's more like people deploy 'zero' or 'nothing' depending on the situation. Which is frankly pretty stupid. Yes, we don't use it, but nil is objectively a better term. [Title]

Output: Actually, it's more like


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Body] Way to lift your premise from an ignorant and moronic Keith Olbermann rant. [Title]

Output: Way to lift your premise from


Input: [Date] 1 year 12 weeks ago [Body] Yes, because Ann Arbor and the area of Michigan where a large percentage of the student body hails from is located nowhere near franchises for all the major professional sports. [Title]

Output: Yes, because Ann Arbor


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Body] Come off it man. [Title]

Output: Really? Especially ours?


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Body] EDSBS has one of their "Michigan Man" posts joking about this subject, but judging by most of the comments here it's actually an entirely accurate analysis. [Title]

Output: Get off my lawn.


Input: [Date] 13 hours 43 min ago [Title] Question? [Body]

Output: What was the question? ...I can't watch from work.


Input: [Date] 1 day 2 hours ago [Title] You can get it in the airport [Body]

Output: You can get it in the airport now too... Just had some last week!


Input: [Date] 1 day 8 hours ago [Title] RE: Hill [Body]

Output: Am I correct in understanding that once a prospect has committed, no more Crystal Balls may be placed for that school? ...So for Hill, people can only pick a school other than PSU (such as Michigan.) No one can jump on the PSU bandwagon, but throwing a UofM pick in there might earn them a few points, if he flips, right? Not that this means the M picks are meaningless, but I think the trend might hold more weight with the uncommitted prospects rather than the committed ones. Do I have the proper understanding here?


Input: [Date] 2 days 5 hours ago [Title] Feed the troll. [Body]

Output: Sorry. I forgot. Why play the games when you can just average the recruiting rankings of the players and get your answer ahead of time? I'd hate to think we have a staff that could identify and develop talent. Who was it who said "Jim Harbaugh: College Football's biggest winner"?


Input: [Date] 2 days 5 hours ago [Title] Plan A [Body]

Output: How about Plan A options... as in Already committed: Sean McKeon


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 6 days ago [Title] His choice, or the coaching [Body]

Output: His choice, or the coaching staff's?


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 2 days ago [Title] B1G? [Body]

Output: I'll hazard a guess: We're not in football season, so room for more wide-ranging posts. A potential starter for an in-division competitor has left the team. I can't say I'll revisit the thread again, but did find it interesting. It's at least more relevant to Michigan football than Clint Dempsey tearing up a pad of paper.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Davis effect? [Body]

Output: I wonder how much of a factor, if any, Kingston Davis might have been in this offer. I am in no way suggesting that Joshnson is not worthy of an offer on his own merits, but having both teammates committed (along with Washington already on campus) will only help our attempts to keep Davis in the fold as he fields more serious interest from many of the top SEC programs. Clearly the coaches would not have offered Johnson if they did not feel he was qualified, but maybe the teammate factor weighed in a bit?


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: Depth is much greater on the D-line, which is also accustomed to platooning. O-line lacks the depth, and guys were not playing with the folks they usually would. To me the spring game only confirmed that we have much more depth in run defense than o-line, but not much more.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 3 days ago [Title] You missed it... [Body]

Output: ...His uniform changed.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Depth Chart Spacing [Body]

Output: Not redshirting Malzone would also provide a bit of space on the depth chart between Malzone and Gentry, though who knows if Gentry would stay around if there is a player just one year ahead of him who is at/near the top of the depth chart.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Or [Body]

Output: ...Or Rudock makes a leap with improved coaching and improves from servicable to very good. Either Rucock or any other QB functioning as a better QB this year than Rudock was over the last two is fine by me!


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 2 days ago [Title] 1 year [Body]

Output: Malzone, Gentry, Speight, and Morris will all have 1 year in the system. At this point it, unfortunately, seems unclear if Speight and Morris' previos time in the previous system was helpful. I expect a transfer before the 2016 season, but it could just as easily be O'Korn if he arrives this year and then realizes that any number of QBs already on the roster are in front of him going into the 2016 campaign.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Transfers [Body]

Output: I agree with the depth thought as well... Assuming no one transfers out before the season starts.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Turned stones. [Body]

Output: Has anything been published to indicate that he has any interst in Michigan, or vice versa?


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I believe so [Body]

Output: IIRC, Harbaugh did not contact DeWeaver at all, and Drevno let him know they would be recruiting other QBs in the class.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 4 days ago [Title] . [Body]

Output: Buckle Up


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 4 days ago [Title] A few thoughts... [Body]

Output: I'd go with ZIngerman's Deli over the Roadhouse, but that's just my preference. May add Pizza House to the list, depending on what you're looking for. Angelo's or the Broken Egg for breakfast.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Atomic Bunting [Body]

Output: If we're up big in the 4th at home, Bunting will be put in for punt returns so that he can do his own special dance to Atomic Dog.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Floor too [Body]

Output: Not that I am not excited for the real upside, but I'm happy to think how much higher the floor is as well!


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 8 hours ago [Title] Not true? [Body]

Output: I believe that I just read somewhere that there is no "conditional" release from an LOI. It's either in force, or it is not.


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

Output: I have a crazy idea... How about having the coaching staff spend more than one month getting to know the recruits before they have to commit?


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Yes [Body]

Output: Unless we start changing coaches every year, this will likely help notably more than it hurts. To answer your question, yes, I still want it... particularly as we have our (hopefully long-term) coach already on board.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 9 hours ago [Title] Certainly if Harbaugh [Body]

Output: Certainly if Harbaugh continues to bring in two QBs per year, we'll be seeing many moving out over time.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 11 hours ago [Title] Trying to make up for the [Body]

Output: Trying to make up for the derth of good NM high school football coverage.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 11 hours ago [Title] Positive spin? [Body]

Output: I am going to tell myself that this is because the coaches feel good about Weber and started slow-playing Booker, even if it is just because this makes me feel happier going into the weekend.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 12 hours ago [Title] Good strategy. [Body]

Output: Good strategy.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 13 hours ago [Title] Rick [Body]

Output: Roll. Not appreciated.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Agreed. [Body]

Output: I wasn't adding that ingo to refute what you said, just adding a bit of info that the previous post might have been referencing. Without an offer, I'd call it evaluating more than recruiting as well.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 1 day ago [Title] No offer, I believe, but [Body]

Output: Markel Bush visited January 23rd. My quick googling showed no ratings on the major services, but I could have missed one.


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Body] Mullen hasn't said anything recently. He did come out and say, and there were articles on ESPN.com about this, back when he was being mentioned as a candidate for the Miami job that he was happy at MS. State and had no intention of leaving. Shortly after that is when MS. State signed him to a new contract. People are saying they don't think he's a candidate for the Michigan job. Interestingly enough, I have an ESPN Insider account and they do list him as a Michigan candidate. I don't know what info they base that on, if any, though. [Title]

Output: Mullen hasn't said anything


Input: [Date] 5 years 34 weeks ago [Body] Well, that's your opinion and we're allowed to have ours. Don't come be holier than thou about it, either. If some people see doom and gloom spelled all over the Michigan basketball team after 6 games, 4 of which really didn't look that great, I can't blame them...especially thinking about what the rest of the Big Ten looks like. There's a reason analysts considered the Big Ten to be the best this season, even though it hasn't totally lived up to it thus far. It's also just sports' fans nature to look ahead and speculate, and we're going to do that. Realistic speculating right now for Michigan--it doesn't look good, i.e. we don't look like a NCAA Tourney team. Hopefully, that will change, and for the majority of us it's not like what we've seen is going to make us stop watching/supporting and hoping for the best. Also, as a Michigan alum...not sure how other Michigan alums feel, but for me this is not just about sports. These teams are an extension of the University, and they represent the university. When I was a student at Michigan, I could not send out resumes or go on job interviews without those employers talking to me about the football team. Our university is associated with excellence, and our football, basketball and hockey teams look far from excellent. It's not just embarrassing, but it's also painful to see Michigan fail at so many things...not to say the basketball team and hockey teams have failed, because the season is young for both...even though over the past decade, yeah, the basketball team kinda has failed, and the football team has failed the past two years, whatever excuse people want to make for them/RR. But neither the bball nor hockey teams are meeting standards and goals set for them right now both as sports teams and as entities associated with a proud university such as Michigan. [Title]

Output: Well, that's your opinion and


Input: [Date] 5 years 43 weeks ago [Body] Cissoko is far from Michigan's only problem, especially on defense--if there is any reason to not pile on him, it's that. Frankly, if it weren't for Forcier and somewhat Carlos Brown, they wouldn't be 4-0. You don't have to "look" for problems with Michigan this year because several are GLARING, but, at the same time--sure, Michigan is also giving us a LOT to be proud of. It's highly unrealistic to expect Michigan or any other fans not to complain or point out problems with a team, though, especially when you're a fan of a team with Michigan's history. It's not the case that just because you point out problems, you're not grateful for what Michigan has accomplished so far--it's hard to know that if Michigan's defense was better, they could probably win the Big Ten this year...even with a freshman quarterback. After last year, seeing Michigan win the Big Ten would be amazing, and who doesn't want that feeling? [Title]

Output: Cissoko is far from


Input: [Date] 6 years 41 weeks ago [Body] It seems like there are some people here who expect entirely too much, as if everyone is supposed to write like an ESPN blogger--perfect stats and understanding of the game, perfect format, etc--on a personal blog. Don't worry about it. I completely agree with you about how some of those players probably feel about RR and how it affects their play. I think Michigan is supposed to be better than they are this season, too, and I suspect the reasons why they're not have more to do with what's going on inside the program than what kind of players we have. The QB situation is a problem (and some people want to say the O-Line, too, although I think they have, at least, gotten better enough), but it's not the only one. My personal feeling is this is not like App St., and for people who compare it I'd say App. St. was worse. For one thing, when Michigan lost that game, everyone was healthy and we had all these playmakers, all these seniors, and we were being talked about for the National Championship. At this point in the season--and, frankly, the same should be said for when Michigan played Miami OH--I don't see how anyone could look at the way Michigan has played and not have worried they'd lose to Toledo. App. St. was surprising; unfortunately, this loss was not. App. St. ruined our whole season, depending on what you wanted for Michigan and thought Michigan had potential to do (I want a national title...not the Rose Bowl, not just the Big Ten title, not just to beat OSU). [Title]

Output: It seems like there are some


Input: [Date] 6 years 43 weeks ago [Body] Hmmm, hadn't thought about that. I have been thinking he is tougher on players, but in a different sense (i.e. practicing--even though you can't tell from the game play--conditioning, etc). He's more emotional than Carr. It's funny at times--watch his face when Michigan is losing. He looks disgusted, devastated, pained. His reaction to the Thompson interception touchdown--never would have seen that from Carr. It's great because that's one big thing I didn't like about Carr. But I'm pretty sure he is a huge @sshole in practice, from clips I've seen. [Title]

Output: Another On-Topic One


Input: [Date] 6 years 43 weeks ago [Body] I think what you might have been thinking about is no sacks in the Wisky game. [Title]

Output: I think what you might have


Input: [Date] 6 years 43 weeks ago [Body] For me, not caring much for Rodriguez has nothing to do with what I think Michigan will do in the next few years, or even this season. I believe Michigan will win the National Championship under him, and soon (like before these freshmen graduate). There's just something about *him* as a person... [Title]

Output: For me, not caring much for


Input: [Date] 6 years 43 weeks ago [Body] I'm curious about your comment that MSU is whipping us in recruiting. I was watching CBSC the other day, possibly yesterday but no later than Monday, and they had Michigan listed in the top 10 so far for recruiting. I don't recall MSU being in the top 10, but I could be wrong. Also, different recruiting lists rank differently. Even so, I'm glad there's someone else who is not sure they're in love with Rich coming to Michigan, because on mlive.com a lot of fans try to make it seem like you're not a real Michigan fan if you say anything against him/his staff. Personally, I find Rodriguez to be kind of fake. This could be why we hear things from the inside about "family values," but why he seems like a nice guy to the media. In addition, does anyone watch "Inside Michigan Football"? I believe that is where I saw a Michigan D player say he hated Rodriguez "at first." I'm not sure I want Ferentz, but boy, I was watching a little of Boise State smack Louisiana Tech and thought maybe we should have stolen that coach. I saw his name thrown around by the media a little bit last season when Carr announced his retirement. The position that BSU coach keeps putting that program in amazes me. [Title]

Output: I'm curious about your


Input: [Date] 6 years 43 weeks ago [Body] I definitely understand how some people could hesitate to even think about this, much less make a prediction, and how some would think anyone is crazy to say it. But I agree--I just have a feeling Michigan will do it this year, and because it seems the most unlikely year. To put it in context, the past two years--especially in 2006--it seems like so many people seriously thought Michigan had a chance. I looked at OSU, then looked at Michigan, play their games and told those people without any hesitation, "absolutely not." Michigan had the talent, but they didn't play well enough in 2006 as opposed to how OSU played. In 2007, Michigan certainly could have done it if we didn't have those key injuries, because OSU didn't play well in that game. So this is the only year I've believed Michigan could do this. OSU is inexplicably underperforming--some people don't see it, but I totally do. Michigan is under the radar this season. I don't think any of the coaches who have to play Michigan respect Michigan as much as they try to say in their conferences, so that's going to affect how the team prepares and how they come out against us. We have oodles of talent. To me, it's not so much about how much better we'll be then, because I look at our inconsistency and really worry that it won't get any better by the end of the season. I worry we'll still only be capable of playing well for 30 mins. But I also look at Threet, who really seems to care deeply about the QB position and doing well, even when it looks just gone (i.e. the Wisconsin game)--he is the kind of person with serious leadership who makes things happen, pulls stuff out the air, wills himself to play better when you least expect it. And I think that's partially because he is fighting for the position--it's not 100% his. What I like about the Michigan team we have now is they have a fighting spirit that I don't think Michigan quite had the past few years, except maybe the Capital One bowl (and you saw what Michigan was capable of with that spirit), and that matters. [Title]

Output: I definitely understand how


Input: [Date] 1 day 12 hours ago [Title] Does it have any eligibility? [Body]

Output: Does it have any eligibility?


Input: [Date] 3 days 8 hours ago [Title] I agree with Brian. I liked [Body]

Output: I agree with Brian. I liked the concept but thought it could have been executed better. I do have a few questions... How long do we predict Michigan football will be around? My assumption is for a long time. So what's the plan when we start running out of numbers? Also, to the people who thought the legends jerseys were a money grab, how much do you think the athletic department actually made off of them? Assuming they get a small percentage of each sale, they would have to sell hundreds of thousands of them to make enough of a profit to make it purely about money wouldn't they?


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 hours ago [Title] This video is a year old. [Body]

Output: This video is a year old. They played a shorter version at every game last year.


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 3 days ago [Title] While I disagree with you [Body]

Output: While I disagree with you about the potential payoff for lacrosse versus soccer (even this game ended with 15 total goals scored), I do agree this was a boring game. It was bound to happen when two of the slowest pace of play teams in the NCAA played each other on one day of rest. Hopefully more people tuned into the semifinals on Saturday. Both were incredible games with great finishes.


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 3 days ago [Title] They didn't say that's where [Body]

Output: They didn't say that's where it NEEDS to happen. They said that's where it is GOING TO happen. We'd all love to see the big football schools add men's lacrosse. That won't happen very frequently for a lot of reasons. In the past 36 years it's happened exactly twice, at Notre Dame and Michigan. Meanwhile a couple of dozen or more smaller D1 schools without football have added men's lacrosse. That will continue to be the trend. Women's lacrosse will continue to be added at big football schools with regularity. Great Title 9 add.


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 3 days ago [Title] How many roster spots does a [Body]

Output: How many roster spots does a men's rowing team have? I just glanced at the Wisconsin roster, and it's huge. You would probably have to add two or maybe even three women's sports to offset those numbers. Can't see that happening.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Great write up L'Carp. It [Body]

Output: Great write up L'Carp. It was a really good weekend for the Big Ten. From a conference that struggled a bit through the season and wasn't expected to get more than one bid to having three bids and all three advance to the final 8. Shows the level that Michigan still has to get to, which obviously won't happen overnight. For me Albany is the team to watch. They play the game the way it's meant to played...fast. It's very entertaining. Reminiscent of lacrosse in the 80s and 90s. I would love to see them beat ND and get to the final four. Tall order though. ND is probably the most balanced team in the tournament. Hopkins turned a corner when they played Michigan. Earlier in the season they were losing close games to ranked teams, mostly because their goalies couldn't save a beach ball. Their senior starter played really well against Michigan, and since then you could argue they are playing the best lacrosse of anyone in the tournament.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 3 days ago [Title] But is Michigan strong enough [Body]

Output: But is Michigan strong enough yet to take advantage of that weakness? I think so, but I would be a lot more confident if they were winning faceoffs this season.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 3 days ago [Title] As a club team alum I love [Body]

Output: As a club team alum I love this. JP and the athletic department are clearly building the varsity program (Team Four and all that), but they are also making a real effort to honor the past. It's smart. The club alums are the donors and job network for the current players. The guys from my era had a lot of fun and made great friends playing, and the guys from the last few club teams have a lot of pride in the championships they won. And in Michigan's case, which is kind of unique in lacrosse, the D1 program came about in large part because of the way the club team was built.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Defense is much improved over [Body]

Output: Defense is much improved over the last few weeks. Not sure what people are seeing when they say awful defense. Yes there were a few breakdowns, but overall you can see the improvement. And other than Logan, they are doing it without a single guy who I would call great at that end. No defense, I don't care who you are, can shut down a good offense (and Ohio State has a good, not elite, offense) if the other team has the ball a lot more than you do. Faceoffs are the biggest factor holding this team back. And today there were a few untimely turnovers, both on offense and on clears, that didn't help. I loved the scrap in the first half. Diving for loose balls and flying around. They just played a muderers row of faceoff guys between Maryland, Rutgers and Ohio State. They survived Rutgers because they actually are a slightly better team and they had just enough offense, but Maryland and Ohio State without the ball isn't going to work out too well. I'm hopeful they can compete a little better for faceoffs in the next two weeks. Hopkins and Penn State are good there, but not like these last three. If this team beats Penn State and makes the Big Ten tournament that's a success for this year. Everybody picked them to be last of six, and they already are positioned to be 4th or 5th.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Release says attendance was [Body]

Output: Release says attendance was 800 and some change. To be expected I suppose on Easter Sunday. I seem to recall that the date of the spring game was changed within the last couple of months, so I would guess that had something to do with it. That and the regime change with both new Jims taking over. Probably other factors too having to do with the Big Ten starting up. I suspect they have less flexibility with their own conference scheduling than they did with the ECAC. I'd love to see them do what Ohio State does with their spring game and lacrosse game combo. They play the lacrosse game first, then have a real game for the spring game, which helps draw huge crowds for both. Winning also helps I suppose. Huge win yesterday though. Nice to have King back. They got dominated at faceoffs for the second straight week, but this time found a way to overcome that. Ohio State looked great last night against Hopkins. Chances for an upset depends on which Buckeye team shows up on Sunday. The one last night or the one that laid a goose egg against ND and lost to Detroit. Hopkins, as much as they are struggling, will be a really tough out, especially on the road. That game is their homecoming (yes, they have their school homecoming in the spring at a lacrosse game). Penn State seems to be the best chance to get another win and hopefully lock down a tournament spot.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Got to go to the game [Body]

Output: Got to go to the game yesterday. Maryland is a top 3 team for a reason. To be fair, three of Michigan's losses this season are to the current #1, #3 and #10. This is still a much improved team in its fourth year. They just don't have the horses and skill sets that the elite teams do yet. A few thoughts from this one. 1. Maryland is loaded on offense, but they don't wow you there. They are very methodical. Where they kill you is on faceoffs, where Raffa is a complete animal, and defense/goalie. Michigan didn't get the ball much because of Raffa, and when they did they had a lot of trouble generating quality shots. The Maryland goalie ate up most of the shots they did manage. They are giving up less than 5 goals per game this season, which is insane. 2. Michigan really misses King. As I said, they had trouble getting good shots and then burying them. It can't help to be missing their one legitimate great player on that end, especially against the best defense in the country. I thought the Michigan players were athletic enough to make some things happen offensively, but their sticks let them down a lot with turnovers or bad shot placement, and Maryland jumped all over mistakes like a top-5 team should. Kyle Jackson made some things happen, but he can't do it alone. Shlosser is really fast and explosive, but his stick needs to improve. 3. It was a good crowd, maybe 3,000 or so. Lots of Michigan people. Byrd Stadium is too big for lacrosse, like Michigan Stadium, but they do a good job with the event there as you would expect at a school where lacrosse is really important.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Here's the [Body]

Output: Here's the release; http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-lacros/recaps/100811aaa.html I think your memory is a little sketchy. That was their second D1 scrimmage. They played Providence at home before that, losing 11-10 in OT. The score against St. Joe's was 9-5. They were down 5-3 at the half. Granted, that was not yet a good St. Joe's team back then. Both teams have been steadily improving since then, but obviously St. Joe's had a big head start as an older program. They did get smoked 14-2 by Towson that day. Maybe you're remembering that one. Either way, this was a good win for this team right now. St. Joe's was 11-4 last year and thumped us at home. They almost beat Virginia earlier this week. To win this one on the road without a guy like King after losing two in a row says a lot about their fortitude.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Watched the stream. You can [Body]

Output: Watched the stream. You can really see how much the offense misses King. Schlosser was great until St Joes put their pole on him. Then there weren't a lot of other offensive options. Would really like to see Jackson get back on track. He was so promising the past couple of years but seems like he's mostly ineffective this year. Is he playing hurt? Great to see the defense step up. Logan is part of that, and he played great, but the defense has been so inconsistent. They played well today, even without regulars like Hatton and Moore (assume both are hurt?). Slides and recoveries were better. Generally better on ball. Were forcing a lot of shots that Logan could save. He did bail them out a few times, but great goalies do that. Lott had a good faceoff day today, and that made a huge difference. I thought the St Joes guy who was having success late was moving early every time, but they only got the call a couple of times. Hard to tell from the angle they showed if the Joseph goal in the first OT should have been good or not. It was close.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 4 days ago [Title] He has a nice comment about [Body]

Output: He has a nice comment about our lacrosse team in that article. Anyone know if Coach Paul had also offered him back when he accepted the OSU offer? Could he play both?


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Coach Paul needs to teach [Body]

Output: Coach Paul needs to teach Mama G how to spell lacrosse. Nice to the see the boys pulling away from teams that they were close with last year. Definite signs of improvement. Next step is playing close games with top-10 types of teams. That might still be two or three years away, which would still be fast for a new program. Was wondering when Kyle Jackson was going to blow up in a game. Hadn't happened yet this season.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 6 days ago [Title] You are projecting a loss to [Body]

Output: You are projecting a loss to Drexel? You're right, that will be a tough one. Although they did lose in a blowout to Albany today. I think Brown and St. Joe's could both be really tough as well. Hopefully these next two are wins. Even starting 4-1 with the only loss to one of the top teams in the country is a HUGE step forward.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 6 days ago [Title] IrishLax, Really appreciate [Body]

Output: IrishLax, Really appreciate this post. I think you nailed it about the the ND team. I was hoping for an upset this week based partly on the GTown score and partly on Michigan's two blowout wins, but reality hit today. ND was a national finalist (and ACC champ, which is no joke) last year for a reason and is better this year. Michigan is a fourth year program with three recruiting classes and only one superstar. The only thing that really surprised me was the faceoff struggles until Michigan apparently started using a pole there. They are an above average faceoff team. But that's often a matchup thing that can sometimes go either really well or horribly wrong despite prevous stats and match-ups. It's way to early to say if JP is not the guy. As you say, the team is showing very steady improvement and from all reports they are blowing the doors off in recruiting (which Paul is ultimately responsible for) starting with their 2016 class. I played club with him and have so much respect for all that he's accomplished. But who knows? I'd love to see what he can do with a team that is loaded with ND level talent. I am really happy to see this rivalry starting. As Michigan's program gets better, it's going to be great to see these games turn into battles. Congrats to Coaches Paul and Corrigan for getting it going.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Oosterbaan is definitely an [Body]

Output: Oosterbaan is definitely an advantage, but since the lights were replaced a few years ago I'm always amazed at how bright it is in there compared to the old days. Plus they painted the walls blue recently, which makes seeing the ball a lot easier than most indoor buildings (Penn State, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Ultimate where Detroit plays) that have white walls. I may be wrong here, but I believe that Notre Dame practices and plays on a narrow field in Loftus as well, so the "tight confines" may not be such an advantage. They definitely have a track around their indoor field, so the building is bigger, but I believe they play the football sidelines. Completely agree that the early season success is encouraging, but Notre Dame is a whole different level. Will be very interesting to see if the boys can hang.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 11 hours ago [Title] Freddie Hunter. Also, even [Body]

Output: Freddie Hunter. Also, even though he didn't play a ton and ended up playing football for Bo after a couple of years, Paul Jokisch was always throwing himself around.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 3 days ago [Title] "what set them apart was [Body]

Output: "what set them apart was undying school loyalty, a fatherly love of their players, and the utmost integrity off the field." I think you just described Brady Hoke. The characteristics you listed were all true of them and many other great coaches, but I believe what set Bo apart (and Woody to be fair) were personalities that were at once unassuming - not wanting to be celebrated, but at the same time filled a room. And they won. That always helps in the fond memories department.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 2 days ago [Title] On a related and more serious [Body]

Output: On a related and more serious note, the lacrosse team actually has Gerald Ford's grandson Christian committed to their 2016 class. He's a top 50 recruit from San Diego. Pretty solid legacy situation there. Wonder if he'll wear 48?


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 1 day ago [Title] How is this unique? I don't [Body]

Output: How is this unique? I don't know of any college coach who misses a day for being sick unless it's a serious illness. It's part of the job and not all that weird.


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Since when does Denver have [Body]

Output: Since when does Denver have just one D1 sport? Their two "major" sports (the ones they consider their big-time sports) are hockey and lacrosse. In fact lacrosse is preseason #1 this season and has made the final four a couple of times in the past few years.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 5 days ago [Title] It was added because Brandon [Body]

Output: It was added because Brandon wanted to add it and because JP had built a monster of a club program that was successful both at winning and raising money. DB always said he was adding it for business reasons. He thought the growth trends showed lacrosse would be a much bigger sport in the future and wanted to be on the front end of that. The money that was raised was not nearly enough to endow the program. That would take 20 or 30 million at least. DB said it was just to offset costs the first couple of years. If the average cost of a scholarship is about $50k, and lacrosse gets 12.6 (the NCAA limit), that would make the annual cost to the athletic department $630,000. Not insignificant, but won't break the bank.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Can't answer that, but I do [Body]

Output: Can't answer that, but I do know the team won the department's community service award two years ago. Since then they switched to recognizing individuals, and Jeff Chu was one of the winners last year. So they take that role seriously.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Only the 3rd varsity athlete [Body]

Output: Only the 3rd varsity athlete or are you including all athletes? Abdul was on the varsity-club lacrosse team. Won the Rhodes and the Marshall and was commencement speaker in 2007. http://www.michigandaily.com/content/2008-11-24/u-student-wins-prestigou...


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Football and basketball [Body]

Output: Football and basketball generate net revenue, although you could remove the basketball revenues and barely notice the hit to the overall budget. Hockey is more or less break-even and made money in the Big Chill year because of that one game. No other sport at Michigan makes more than it spends. But it's not quite that simple. Facilities are paid for mostly through donations. Some scholarships and coaching positions are endowed. Other revenue sources bring in a lot (BTN, donations, sponsors, etc.). I do know that in the case of lacrosse the first few years of operating expenses were covered by donors. I know this because I'm one of them (although my check was pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things).


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Maryland lacrosse, both men [Body]

Output: Maryland lacrosse, both men and women, are also very good.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Obviously none of you, in [Body]

Output: Obviously none of you, in fact, played lacrosse. LaCrosse = city in Wisconsin. lacrosse = sport no capital C Sorry, pet peeve. Back to discussion...


Input: [Date] 3 days 8 hours ago [Title] Reminds me of Goran Dragic [Body]

Output: am I crazy?


Input: [Date] 3 days 10 hours ago [Title] I can't believe that Caputo lasted this long [Body]

Output: I love me some Caputo. Dude would be a PERFECT WLB in the tampa-2 scheme. Will also be a good saftey in the league.


Input: [Date] 3 days 10 hours ago [Title] I approve of your contributions [Body]

Output: and you have done noting offensive. I still feel obligated to neg you this one time. I hope you understand.


Input: [Date] 4 days 12 hours ago [Title] +1 Grammar [Body]

Output: You used the possesive determiner with the gerund. Well done. Also: I completely agree. It seems like the season tickets + PSLs+ concessions+travel headache means that season tickets seem less and less worth it.


Input: [Date] 1 week 15 hours ago [Title] Applewood-Smoked Ribs? [Body]

Output: Sources have confirmed that I just committed to the University of The Mad Hatter. Press Conference at noon.


Input: [Date] 1 week 16 hours ago [Title] I am confused [Body]

Output: I almost upvoted this comment, then I was all like "Wait.... am I upvoting the Tuskeegee experiments? 'Cause those were, uh, well, the term 'aweful' hardly does them justice."


Input: [Date] 1 week 2 days ago [Title] Yes? [Body]

Output: They are pretty good players.While I am not a fan of Faried's game, he is really effective when playing in the right system. And a healty Gallo is a really, really good player-- would have be a max candidate next offseason sans the extension.


Input: [Date] 1 week 2 days ago [Title] Eh [Body]

Output: One more DUI, and Ty is looking at a long suspecion and possible incarceration. I'd rather get rid of him and start building toward the future. While we could have done A LOT better a couple months back, he's been doing everything he can to sink his value as low as it could go. It's not like we are a playoff team with him next year anyway. Besides: I like the general direction of the franchise. Mudiay, Nurkic, Gallo, and Faried are all young enough and talented enough to still be around in 3 years when the team should be competing for playoff seeding (as opposed to just getting in). Beside that group, Jokic, Harris, Lauvergene could all become solid rotation players. This team is a great combination of talent, veterans, and "lotto tickets" that should make for an entertaining rebuild. All we need is for the Knicks to SUCK next year, and we'll be in a good spot.


Input: [Date] 1 week 2 days ago [Title] Nuggets Fan here [Body]

Output: I don't like their giving the Nuggets Skal Labissiere and Diamond Stone. I don't mind the players, but the Nuggets are going to need WINGS. Brown is a much better fit at #2 than Skal. I really hope hope that the Nuggets can get Caris to come play for them. He has so much of what the Nuggets need, and could be a pretty good back-up right away. Of course, none of this matters anyway, so whatever. Still, though, I fell in love with Brown when we were recruiting him, and I want him to be a Nugget.


Input: [Date] 1 week 2 days ago [Title] Ugh [Body]

Output: Facepalm.gif


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] Outsiders view [Body]

Output: I am an Angels fan, so my critique probably doesn't mean much, but it seems like the Tigers are about three starters and one more premium bat from being in the thick of things. Really, if Verlander can get back to being 85% of what he was, you'd just need a couple of solid, mid rotation types. Of course, if you guys had just kept Doug Fister... Seriously, though: if the Tigers can turn those two into a couple of young starters, it seems like they could be one free agency away from being a solid team.


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] I may be the only one [Body]

Output: but I love the draftageddon. I was afraid it wouldn't return this year- or that you'd make "Draftaget-it-on", the disturbing adult version of this. Having said that, this is depressing.


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] Daddy, I've found you!!! [Body]

Output: JK. Or not... you'll never know.


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] There is this [Body]


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] #28? [Body]

Output: I was parousing the "Clearance section" when I came across a #28 jersey. Other than Toussaint, which famous wolverine wore that number? There is probably some hall of famer, but nothing comes to mind. Help me, Mgoblog, you are my only hope.


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] This is going to sound weird [Body]

Output: but I was in a foster home (and perfectly happy) when the opportunity to go up for adoption came up. I was 15, so the odds were pretty low, but I just said, "Let's do this". Was adopted. Second best choice was randomly picking my college. I really wanted to go to Michigan, but I was told I couldn't get in because I hadn't taken a language in high school (being so smart at that age). I still don't know if that was true, but I randomly remembered a college that a family friend had attended. 9 years later, I am married to my college girlfriend and with a bouncing baby boy.


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] Wow [Body]

Output: We're going to add ANOTHER QB.... and one so similarly named to Rudock, no less.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 12 hours ago [Title] I got [Body]

Output: Lincoln and Des Moines as my top two cities. Which is interesting.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 15 hours ago [Title] I used Sling [Body]

Output: and I liked it alot. I am dropping it because we are moving in with inlaws (new job) but I was happy with it. When I get a new house, I will pop in my chromecast and use Netflix and sling for 30 bucks a month and be happy.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 15 hours ago [Title] am 27 [Body]

Output: And I genuinely like the orangy color. I picked the official color after the labels were removed. My second favorite was the "70s" color. Of course, I would be happy if we went with the 2006 Michigan uniforms-- which is closer to the Iowa color, but I always thought that era had the best looking unis.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Teen Spirit? [Body]

Output: Anyone? Anyone? I'll show myself out.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Now [Body]

Output: THOSE are some great conversation pieces. Unfortunatly, the conversation is about how failure is part of our history, too.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Here's mine [Body]

Output: I have this framed, felt, vertical banner that my Dad (an Ohio State fan) bought be for Christmas. Apparently he paid about 100 bucks for it. The item itself is OK, but I've seen this same banner (sans frame) for 25 dollars before. My Dad (who was genuinely trying to do something nice) got screwed over by some novelty store.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I can't think of anyone else who [Body]

Output: had this difficult of a job and was able to report back only MONTHS later and say "Done and Done". If you would have told me that he would 1) Hire Harbaugh; 2) Run Brandon's cronys off; 3) (reportedly) get Nike's largest apparel contract; 4) completely shred the notion of the "Michigan Man" idea that has plagued this program (even more amazing considering he is as much of a Michigan man as there is); 5) and do this all while staying generally under the radar I would have said, "If he does that, we should erect a solid gold statue of him." Now that it's happened, I say.... "We should erect a solid gold statue of him."


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I have an irrational love of this recruit [Body]

Output: There is something about this kid that makes me see "Superstar". I can't put my finger on what it is. I think it might be that he can be quick with out looking rushed, and that he seems to be able to make adjustments very quickly. Magnus may be able to comment about this, but his mechanics and ball placement seem to have improved by a good bit this summer.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Assuming nobody was injured [Body]

Output: it would make me laugh to see JerryWorld burn to the ground. I can't imagine football being fun to play or watch in that monstrosity.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] As for me [Body]

Output: MGoBlog Denver Stiffs Working Like Heck (I write for this site). AngelsWin.com Twitter (and the various articles contained therein; mostly politcs from both sides of the aisle). Bacon Or Beercan?


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Question [Body]

Output: Is there anything in this world more overrated than harrys? Hair gets caught between the blades, and I never got more than 2 shaves out of any blade. This might be ok, except that my face has never burned so badly than after using their stuff. I appreciate the idea, but their quality SUCKS. Anyone here use dollar shave club? I've heard mixed reviews.


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Title] 3"x3" Neodymium magnet Amazon review/warning [Body]

Output: The reason that there are currently no reviews for this product is because the people who would be giving this review are all now missing their hands, due to various magnet related accidents. Ok, I'm being dramatic but still, this magnet can lift 890 lbs!!!!!! Need I say more? Ok,how's this? The field strength of even a small Neodymium magnet can make its presence known across a room: Now strike an estimate of what a supermagnet, that is larger than what a human hand can properly get a grip around, can do to a person, with an energy product of 42 Mega Gauss Oersteds and a lift rating of 890 lbs!!! NEVER EVER introduce this thing to another Rare Earth magnet! If this thing flies out of your hand and shatters, depending on the direction of the shear, this thing can blow apart like a fragmentation grenade. Believe me when I tell you that, in spite of all this, there's STILL a part of me that want's very badly to buy this thing. Maybe for the same reason we all want to own that cool Hellraiser Cube! "WHAT IS YOUR PLEASURE?!" Seriously I want to buy this magnet!!! It's just that I don't know how to safely approach the damned lovely thing!!! This is the LAMBORGHINI REVENTON OF MAGNETS!! It's every bit as extreme and twice as deadly. Something like this could smash a human hand like like it's made of shaving cream!! SO BE CAREFUL!!!! There should be a special safety manual just for this magnet alone! Seriously, if someone were actually stupid enough to put this magnet together with another 3x3 Neodymium magnet (provided that was even possible to do without these things shattering)it would cause all the other Neodymium magnets from the remotest regions of the world to collide into it and it would become a freakin' black hole singularity of Neodymium magnets WAY BEFORE 2012!!!! A roiling shrieking mass of compacted Neodymium shards and severed arms flailing where nothing but a voice could escape! A voice shrieking in unison "My God!!!! Why didn't somebody STOP me from PUTTING THOSE THINGS TOGETHER!!!"


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Title] Coaching change [Body]

Output: If Hoke doesn't get rid of Borges this year, I would like to see him get one more year. If he does replace Borges, I would like to see him get two more years. I did want a change from Rodriguez after the defense's performance in their last bowl game, but at least his results were trending in a generally positive direction.


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Title] Here's a joke, even though it's true [Body]

Output: A local car dealership is offering a promotion, where if you buy a car this week, and Michigan shuts out OSU, you get the car for free.


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] I hate it when he plays Seven Nation Army on defensive stands [Body]

Output: Plain old yelling and clapping are louder than the oh oh oh chant.


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] DON"T [Body]

Output: YOU HURT MY DOG!


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] Gardner will be fine [Body]

Output: He still lacks experience, but he has all the tools to be a great QB. Today's game should be a wake up call. He has a great attitude, and I think he'll learn from his mistakes and improve. I don't know why so many posters are so down on him, he's still only started how many games now? Garder and Borges shoulder most of the blame for the performance today, but most of the issues are very fixable.


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] No more taking snaps from under center please [Body]

Output: M doesn't have the players to run the offense from under center. It was already obvious before this game, but hopefully the results from today will seal the deal, and it will be all pistol and shotgun from here on out. If it doesn't work agains the Zips, it's just not going to happen. I know that Borges doesn't like for Gardner to run so much, but this offense needs him to be a ground threat to be successful.


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Title] Under center isn't going to work [Body]

Output: M doesn't have the players to run the offense from under center. It was already obvious before this game, but hopefully the results from today will seal the deal, and it will be all pistol and shotgun from here on out. If it doesn't work agains the Zips, it's just not going to happen.


Input: [Date] 3 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Thanks for posting [Body]

Output: Constructive criticism- Please trim more fat from the highlights. Two yard runs and incomplete passes from Miami aren't something I care to relive. There's really no reason for these to be longer than 10-15 minutes, Wolverine Historian's videos were better when they were more concise.


Input: [Date] 3 years 2 weeks ago [Title] "We" [Body]

Output: Are you Bama's starting QB or something? I can never remember your name.


Input: [Date] 3 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Crime pays big time in college football [Body]

Output: Competing honestly right now is like playing in MLB in the 90's, and not being on steroids.


Input: [Date] 3 years 2 weeks ago [Title] You didn't notice the huge gay population here on Mgoblog [Body]

Output: A lot of guys here get erections from the twitters of male teen football recruits. Makes me proud, all the diversity.


Input: [Date] 3 years 3 weeks ago [Title] That's some bad luck [Body]

Output: I've been going there for over 4 years without tags, and have never seen a city employee. It is worth the fee, if you're not too lazy to make it to city hall.


Input: [Date] 3 years 4 weeks ago [Title] Sad to hear about his dad [Body]

Output: With so much going on in his life, it would have been nice to have the stability that a father can provide.


Input: [Date] 3 years 4 weeks ago [Title] I thought dubstep was white people music [Body]

Output: Sounds like a euro invention to me, can't dance worth a damn to it.


Input: [Date] 3 years 4 weeks ago [Title] No [Body]

Output: He'll get on when he feels like it, the train will wait.


Input: [Date] 3 years 4 weeks ago [Title] :( [Body]

Output: Aww, Drake Harris didn't want to play for your favorite #1 sportsball team of all time. Before anyone attends an mgoblog real life meet & greet, consider that Butterfield may well be there enagaging you in conversation of this cailber.


Input: [Date] 3 years 5 weeks ago [Title] Jayru Campbell [Body]

Output: If Michigan's getting in on the 2014 action, it seems like an offer to Campbell wouldn't be too far behind this one.


Input: [Date] 3 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Good luck with the parking sir [Body]

Output: Thankfully, I'm off site now. Just getting to UH can put a damper on your day before it even starts.


Input: [Date] 3 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Butterfield sounds familiar [Body]

Output: Didn't you have a message board "retirement" from mgoblog?


Input: [Date] 3 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Ha [Body]

Output: That's a relief, he will be needed on 09/01. Hopefully dashcam footage will surface.


Input: [Date] 3 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Oh man this one was brutal in a good way [Body]

Output: Anyone else ever notice how much funnier the comments are on BHGP than they are on Mgoblog?


Input: [Date] 3 years 8 weeks ago [Title] "We" [Body]

Output: I encourage you to speak for yourself. He was clearly referring to the need of whoever approached him to bring a gun. "Drive bys in A2"- I don't even know what this means, so again, please speak for yourself.


Input: [Date] 3 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Stuart Scott? [Body]

Output: That guy was one of the harbringers of the current festering shit show that is ESPN/Sportscenter, dog.


Input: [Date] 3 years 9 weeks ago [Title] OHMSS had a great opening theme [Body]

Output: I think it's the only one without lyrics. Also, the guy falling into the giant snow blower was nice.


Input: [Date] 3 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Excited for this [Body]

Output: Like others mentioned, Quantum of Solace was a very disappointing follow up to Casino Royale. I hope there's a rebound with this one.


Input: [Date] 3 years 10 weeks ago [Title] Congrats Roy [Body]

Output: Hopefully that gigantic ugly ass patch won't clash with the argyle pattern maize and blue Oregon rips-offs he'll be wearing this year.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 11 hours ago [Title] Less commercials (in stadium) [Body]

Output: I think that instead of trying to find ways to shorten the game such as the running clock after 1st downs (or when players go out of bounds), they should instead find a way to make the game shorter for those who are watching it in the stadium. Fans at the stadium aren't watching the commercials that the broadcasts are showing to those at home, so why have them at all? Instead you could make the in-stadium experience like watching a game on a DVR. - Start the in-stadium and tv broadcast at the same time - Every time tv takes a timeout for commercials, don't take that timeout in the stadium and just continue playing - After the commercial break concludes, the tv wouldn't miss any of the action, they would just broadcast the game as if it were being tape delayed slightly by the length of the commercial break. One of the benefits is that it would create a premium for going to the game (and by their rationale, increase attendance since the at home experience would be a moderately diminished product) -- you would truly be witnessing every event live while the tv action may be behind by 5 minutes by the end of the 1st quarter, 10 minutes by half, etc. The networks may not buy it, but it's overdue for them to throw a bone to the people actually at the games.


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] Moya [Body]

Output: I went down to the Dominican Republic 2 years ago for a bit of a "beisbol" expedition to see the Caribbean Series and by luck also had the chance to check out the Tigers training center outside of the baseball hotbed town of San Pedro de Macoris. At 6'6" Moya looked like a man among boys out there with left-handed power and a great arm. The coaches down there were really high on him and thought he had the raw tools to make an impact in the majors someday. I've tracked his career a bit since...he was in Lakeland last year, but has some holes in his swing at this point (106k's in 93 games), but he's only 22 at this point, so still plenty to develop. I will say, if you love baseball and are a bit adventurous, a trip to a baseball-crazy country like the Dominican is worth it...you can't go too far on the island without seeing kids playing baseball with whatever they can find even if it's just a stick and bottlecap. It's fantastic! That being said, Lakeland is also great and a must-visit for Tigers fans.


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Title] Benefits of season tickets? [Body]

Output: I'd add that a Jerry Jones money grab is also very short sighted in that it further erodes the benefit of purchasing season tickets. As was outlined a few weeks back when Seat "Donations" were due, many in the fanbase are at a tipping point with the price vs. value in purchasing season tickets when you take per game ticket cost + PSD's into account. If the trend is for more premium games to be played in neutral sites like the Alabama and now Florida games...what is the benefit to me as a season ticket holder? Wouldn't you want to award your most loyal fans with a top notch game that helps to justify the costs they are paying for our seats? It's not like our PSD's go down if we play 1 less home game...in effect it's a per-game increase in prices for us to most likely stay at home and watch Michigan and Florida on tv hundreds of miles away in a soulless pro stadium.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] Fun facts: [Body]

Output: A few interesting/fun facts around that game: - If Minnesota had won that game (and the rest of the season played out as it did), they would have gone to the Rose Bowl by way of a 4 way tie atop the standings (M, OSU, Purdue and Minnesota all would have had 2 losses in conference). The Gophers didn't play OSU and Purdue that year and by way of the fact that they hadn't been to the Rose Bowl the longest, they would have gone. - Although the game was moved to Friday to accommodate the Twins potential ALCS games, the Twins were eliminated earlier in the week in the ALDS, but of course, tv and travel had already been set, so the dome would have been available on Saturday after all. - I believe MVictors had this a few years back, but Bill Martin was so upset that they had to move the game to Friday night that he wrote the Minnesota AD a check for them to build an on-campus stadium.


Input: [Date] 3 years 7 weeks ago [Title] 39 = 27? [Body]

Output: This is well said and exactly what I was thinking. Beyond that, OSU needs more money because they have an incredible 39(!) varsity sports compared to Michigan's 27, so OSU needs to rely a lot more heavily on its football (and basketball) ticket revenue to fund the 12 extra sports budgets, scholarships, coaches salaries, etc. This is not a 1:1 correlation and Brandon is just searching for an excuse to raise prices again once another "premium" football season comes along next year with ND, Nebraska and OSU come to town. Regardless, I have resigned myself that college and pro sports are working their way to pricing fans out...it just depends on when the tipping point happens, but it's just dangerous to keep pushing yourself until you find out when you get there.


Input: [Date] 3 years 11 weeks ago [Title] To be fair, I'm never quite [Body]

Output: To be fair, I'm never quite sure how much influence that the Athletic Department has on these things. I mean, they do sign off on them, but I always felt that it's adidas that comes to them with all of the concepts. That's the only way some of these could ever see the light of day. That blue one, with all of the adidas 3-stripes everwhere is just a walking billboard for the company. I doubt I will ever buy any adidas apparel as long as they have the contract; they just don't get the Michigan brand at all.


Input: [Date] 3 years 14 weeks ago [Title] It's Alabama... [Body]

Output: I figured they banned it because the name hit a little too close to home for most people


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Video [Body]

Output: Not the greatest, but follow the directions and it works: http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/25485/1/minnesota-vs-michigan-live-stream-onl...


Input: [Date] 3 years 31 weeks ago [Title] I have a family friend who [Body]

Output: I have a family friend who had a son that decided to go to MSU and the Dad refused to write the checks to the school out of principle. I figure that you have to appreciate someone who has such an unwavering moral compass that he is able to stand up for what he believes in regardless of the circumstances.


Input: [Date] 3 years 43 weeks ago [Title] As of 2010- "In discussions" to return... [Body]

Output: I read an article from the Slippery Rock athletics website that was written about the members of their team who came to the Wisconsin game last year and the article said: "The salute to SRU was the brainchild of UM Director of Athletics Dave Brandon, who has revived the tradition of announcing Rock football scores during Michigan home games. A special hooded sweatshirt with The Rock logo emblazoned in UM's Maize and Blue colors is also on sale through one of Michigan's licensed vendors. Brandon has also initiated discussions about The Rock returning to The Big House to play a game, according to Lueken." The entire article is here: http://www.rockathletics.com/news/2010/11/22/FB_1122101637.aspx


Input: [Date] 4 years 18 weeks ago [Title] well, if it's anything like [Body]

Output: well, if it's anything like football, they'll just name it the Mason-Berenson Cup.


Input: [Date] 4 years 19 weeks ago [Title] Is anyone else having any [Body]

Output: Is anyone else having any problems with the CBS streaming? Mine has been saying "loading" for at least 15 minutes.


Input: [Date] 4 years 20 weeks ago [Title] As it is, we are at the [Body]

Output: As it is, we are at the critical mass of bowl games where there are barely enough eligible teams to meet the number of slots. Last year, only 2 schools (Temple and Western Michigan) were bowl eligible, but weren't invited to a game (Western, probably because of their poor attendance figures the previous year as Brian had mentioned). All it would have taken would be for 3 schools to decline an invite based on financial considerations and these ridiculous ticket limits would have been front and center as one bowl would either have to back off on its ticket/hotel guarantees, or force the prospect of folding a few weeks before the game. As Zone Left noted, the real issue is that the power conferences need to take a stand and prior to signing agreements with these games, they need to force a removal of these guarantees. As expansion consolidates more power to a few major conferences, one would think that a greater degree of leverage would follow because the drawing power of Big Ten bowl slot #5 is far greater than most of what the ACC, Big East, etc. can bring to the table.


Input: [Date] 4 years 22 weeks ago [Title] Old v. New [Body]

Output: Outside of Mattison, the difference isn't that great between what the previous assistants were making and the new staff. Assuming Hoke gets $1.5M, the difference between the total staff salaries would probably be rather negligible. For the record, the top 3 assistants on Rich's staff were: C. Magee - $285k G. Robinson - $273k T. Gibson - 224.7k The rest of the coaches were getting about ~$185k except for Braithwaite at $135k, but you can see these (and the rest of your favorite Athletic Department personnel) here: http://www.umsalary.info/deptsearch.php?Dept=Athletics&Year=0&Campus=


Input: [Date] 4 years 23 weeks ago [Title] Did anyone else notice how [Body]

Output: Did anyone else notice how Groupon incorrectly lists the gametime as 5:30 instead of 6:30? Of course for Groupon HQ and other fellow Chicagoans like myself the tip is 5:30 Central, but last I checked Ann Arbor didn't fall into the CST. Looks like the new CMO is at work trying to look for creative ways to fill up Crisler. As mentioned above, it's the same deal through the AD, but it does hit a different demographic of people not privvy to the Athletic Department's original messaging.


Input: [Date] 4 years 26 weeks ago [Title] This just reminds me of the [Body]

Output: This just reminds me of the time when George bought John Voight's car. I'm sure Jerry spells his name with a "G" occasionally just for fun.


Input: [Date] 4 years 26 weeks ago [Title] RE: Michigan Replay Music [Body]

Output: I remember seeing an old Michigan Replay from the early 80s on WOLV-tv that used the Across 110th Street intro, but then I believe they went away from it for a number of years before bringing it back sometime into the Carr years. This has to be a matter of public record. We really need the Athletic Department to start putting up old Michigan Replay's on mgoblue.com for our viewing pleasure.


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] Guinness only counts people [Body]

Output: Guinness only counts people who showed up as spectators (people who bought a ticket and were present in the stadium on the day of the game plus a few other non-ticketed personnel, such as the band). Michigan's attendance counts tickets sold (whether they showed up or not) plus the band, team, concessionnaires, ushers, media, etc. -- essentially everyone who would be present in the stadium. As far as the original number, that figure was what Guinness used to initially certify that the record had been broken and to have the presentation on the field during the game. They were still totalling up final ticket figures at that point, but they knew that a record had been broken, so they felt comfortable announcing it and having a press release that the media picked up on. (Granted, some in the media mis-interpreted the release to be the final attendance count, but it was still a works in progress) EDIT: Beaten by a few minutes...why do I write so much?


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] Even if Patterson was [Body]

Output: Even if Patterson was contacted, would he really have informed anyone, let alone some random radio station? He's trying to keep his own recruiting class in place, not lose goodwill with TCU, etc. so unless an offer is in hand, no potential candidate is going to say to the media "hey, Michigan called."


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Title] H.S. vs. College [Body]

Output: The high school posts are wider than the college and pro versions, so they are wider compared to what we're used to on Saturdays. High School - 23 feet, 4 inches College - 18 feet, 6 inches I've also been curious how much extra distance one gets by using a tee on FG's like in the video. So, if he can kick a 60 yarder with a tee, does that equate to a 45 or 50 yarder minus the tee? Anyone with a kicking background know a rough estimate?


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Looks like Brian may need [Body]

Output: Looks like Brian may need to increase the MGoPoint threshhold for starting a thread again.


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Sorry you didn't get the jist [Body]

Output: Sorry you didn't get the jist of my comment. All I was saying is that from a financial gift standpoint, there's only so much that the university would allow you to earmark your gift for. In this case, Braylon was (correctly or incorrectly) allowed to earmark his funds to the most finite detail, which is what has created this debate. My point was that the university would gladly allow me to make a significant contribution, but there comes a point where goodwill and generosity turns into over-involvement and meddling with the way the organization is run (be it athletics/football or whatever). I think Braylon getting over-involved with the way the coach runs his football team crosses the line by using his number scholarship leverage.


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Scholarship endowments [Body]

Output: For the record, the endowment for a scholarship is not $500k/year. It's a one time $500k donation that because of the University investing the money and interest on that investment allows the scholarship to continue forever. The problem really lies with the Michigan Athletic Department allowing Braylon to stipulate to such a specific degree who would get his scholarship and essentially giving too much of a voice in the activities of a coach running a football program. Instead, the AD should have allowed the scholarship go to a Wide Receiver (and it could have even gone to a WR of the choosing of his Foundation), but letting him tie it to a specific number goes too far. I'm sure the university wouldn't let me endow a scholarship for the person who resides in my old dorm room and then get upset when the housing office selects someone who I don't deem "worthy" of the honor of residing in the hallowed halls of 5th Hamilton.


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Purdue tix [Body]

Output: The last time I went (around 2004), the Michigan section was behind the endzone in the open part of the horseshoe. Purdue was pretty decent and came in with only 1 loss and I already had tickets, but I approached a scalper by the basketball arena just to see what the market was like and he had a whole fistful of tickets and from "negotiating" with him, it was definitely a buyer's market. Fast-forward to today: both teams aren't as good as they were back then, so, I doubt the game sells out (especially with an early kick time). Worst case you should be able to buy them for face at the box office if you can't negotiate your way in for less.


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

Output: Since it sounds like you have the data, I'm curious...what are the numbers since State joined the Big Ten in the '50s? No doubt that across the board, Michigan Athletics have been more dominant historically than MSU, but it'd be interesting to see a more apples to apples comparison.


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Title] Licensed retailer [Body]

Output: It's interesting because a number of these shirts have been up for quite some time...and it's not like they're much different than the guys with the stands on the street who have ripped off a number of the designs for their own profit. I wonder if this has more to do with who is selling them and their relationship to the University as opposed to what is being sold. To my knowledge, before buying Moe's, Underground Printing would produce t-shirts angled toward Michigan (like the MGoShirts), but never use any University trademarks. Now that they run Moe's and sell licensed material, the University has more control to threaten UGP with revoking their agreement to sell licensed product like jerseys, hats, etc. Perhaps a lawyer can speak to this more, but unless they go on a major cease and desist binge and shut down the shady push carts, then I think it's a targeted threat at a licensed retailer.


Input: [Date] 5 years 5 weeks ago [Title] n/a [Body]

Output: It's a video like this that truly captures the greatness of sport, and the reason why so many of us keep coming back. Yes, sports may occasionally cause us agony and heartbreak, but that moment of euphoria shared with our friends and family, or complete strangers from far and wide is a thing of beauty and will never get old.


Input: [Date] 5 years 12 weeks ago [Title] Stadium configurations [Body]

Output: FA, you are my hero for bringing up the Polo Grounds. I wish that park was still around because there definitely needs to be a stadium with a small cutout that makes it 485' to center. As for the L.A. Coliseum, they did host a Dodgers exhibition game a few years ago (attended by 115,300 people) in commemoration of the team's 50th Anniversary of their move to the west coast. (Note the giant net in left field to eliminate on the 200+ foot home run).


Input: [Date] 5 years 15 weeks ago [Title] n/a [Body]

Output: Mike Stevenson is the consummate professional. When I heard that they were replacing the Oosterbaan astroturf back in '01, I went to him with the outlandish idea that I wanted to see if they could cut me off a piece to use as "carpet" for my dorm room. He was more than accommodating, asking for the desired dimensions we needed and even giving us the '4' from the 40 yard line as part of our piece. Hopefully he has a happy phased-in retirement...and if he needs some turf for a dorm-sized room in his house, he knows who to call.


Input: [Date] 5 years 19 weeks ago [Title] Just the Facts ma'am [Body]

Output: And to think, I read the thread title and figured that maybe the Michigan Theater was having a "Joe Friday Night" and Judge Smails was a big fan of classic tv.


Input: [Date] 1 day 9 hours ago [Title] http://mgoblog.com/content/wh [Body]


Input: [Date] 1 day 10 hours ago [Title] Plenty since: a) The [Body]

Output: Plenty since: a) The sponsorship is for the length of the season. b) The extended segment was to introduce her as such. c) You have to be as entertaining on air as Liz Crowe or your introductory segment will be 2 minutes, and most of that Brian vamping while trying not to look annoyed. Seriously though I've been looking for the right sponsor for our Podcast for a long, long time, and when Liz left the beer company she was working for to break out as a consultant and real estate agent, I approached her specifically for this, and made the price a secondary concern because she's the right kind of sponsor. She is, like Harbaugh, herself at full volume all the time, and part of the fabric of the Ann Arbor and Michigan Athletics community. With most of the things I sell we're just helping them market their thing because we have the right audience to market their thing. But this is one of those things where it's more like the sponsor wanted to help us and can justify it if a handful of MGoBloggers use her as their real estate broker. The podcast is a marketable thing that a lot of our advertisers have been interested in; it's not like it took us this long to find a sponsor; it took us this long to find Liz.


Input: [Date] 2 days 39 min ago [Title] Brian used to go out there [Body]

Output: Brian used to go out there once a year around now for the alumni association's thing; I don't know if that event was discontinued or he just didn't get asked this year. We are doing other things with the alumni association (announcement to come). We also did an event with Todd Howard the night before the 2013 Northwestern (firedrill field goal) game that I put together. We had planned on doing that again, and had the venue chosen and everything, but Michigan was so unwatchable leading up to M00N that we canceled it. Maybe we'll do one after the season. Anyway if/when we do it'll be the second the Chicago Alumni Association Club asks us because they are an excellent group to work with. I think they're coming into town for Northwestern (homecoming) this year.


Input: [Date] 2 days 8 hours ago [Title] Why didn't you tell us? I am [Body]

Output: Why didn't you tell us? I am willing to move the event to your bachelor party.


Input: [Date] 3 days 4 hours ago [Title] This is for that guy on the [Body]

Output: This is for that guy on the message board who cares about Draftageddon. pic.twitter.com/WRmykO7nqf — Seth M. Fisher (@Misopogon) July 28, 2015