Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] Too close for comfort but a win is a win [Title]

Output: Too close for comfort but a


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] Who pissed in your cornflakes? No need to be an asshole. [Title]

Output: Who pissed in your


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] is going to turn down the Lion's HC position to become Michigan's new OC. BOOM, BKFinest it! [Title]

Output: Ken Whisenhunt


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] Musburger caused me to mute the TV. I think he has a bigger hardon for the SEC than he does for Katherine Webb [Title]

Output: Musburger caused me to mute


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] New conference realignment: FSU to SEC [Title]

Output: Breaking News!!!!


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Body] FWIW, I did see Lewan that night outside the Blue Lep in a red shirt (not sure if v-neck or polo). This was around 1 AM and it appeared that he had consumed quite a few adult beverages. [Title]

Output: FWIW, I did see Lewan that


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Body] For the love of god we cannot finish a game [Title]

Output: For the love of god


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Body] Spike's got triple the steak!!! [Title]

Output: Spike's got triple the


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Body] drink!! [Title]

Output: More than just a shooter.


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Body] http://ibrod.tv/fs1.html [Title]

Output: Stream


Input: [Date] 3 years 1 week ago [Body] Given the circumstances surrounding Penn State and considering some of the other issues that have popped up as of late throughout the NCAA, does anyone else get the feeling we may be hearing of other violations/cover-ups over the next year or two? [Title]

Output: Given the circumstances


Input: [Date] 3 years 2 weeks ago [Body] Not really sure we need to concern ourselves with signing another DB. All I'm really concerned with at this point is Treadwell. It'd be nice to get Green as well but we can always pick up an elite back in next years class. [Title]

Output: Not really sure we need to


Input: [Date] 3 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Being a Kent State grad, I'm pretty familiar with Ohio (not that Ohio). They are streaky behind the arc, very quick, and athletic. They rank near the top of NCAA in steals. When their shots are dropping they can be a load. At the same time, they dont' really have a lot of height under the rim and rely almost exclusively on their guards to make plays. I'm still trying to decide whether I like this matchup. Additional Note: Walter Offutt, a transfer from Ohio (yes that Ohio), plays for Bobcats. He has had a very good year and was a regular contributor for Buckeyes as a freshman. [Title]

Output: Being a Kent State grad, I'm


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Body] I was just talking with a friend of mine and we mutually agreed that Ty Isaac would need to have his head examined if he doesn't choose Michigan. [Title]

Output: I was just talking with a


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Body] The recruits keep on coming! It's almost noon in Ohio and my Miller Lite is well stocked in my refrigerator.....anyone care to celebrate? [Title]

Output: The recruits keep on coming!


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Body] Well he didn't have a "non committable" offer from Ohio, must not be very good! I'm hoping you detect the sarcasm [Title]

Output: Well he didn't have a "non


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Body] I spoke with an Ohio fan who explained (a) Michigan's O-Line haul in 2012 and thus far in 2013 is irrelevant because Ohio garnered the top D-Line class in 2012. And (b) the commits with offers from both schools chose MIchigan because they didn't have "Commitable" offers from Ohio State. He can't seem to accept that Hoke and the UM staff have beat Meyer to the punch on several recruits (getting in early). Discussing football and recruiting with Ohio fans sometimes reminds of of talking to my 9 year old nephew. [Title]

Output: I spoke with an Ohio fan who


Input: [Date] 3 years 26 weeks ago [Body] Either he's a closet Michigan fan or is simply being affable. [Title]

Output: Either he's a closet Michigan


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Body] This is good news! We'll have an opportunity to see BWC and QWash tonight, albeit against a weak offensive front. Pipkins will need to step it up EARLY next year as we will need him in a relief role at the very least, possibly as a starter. [Title]

Output: This is good news! We'll


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Body] I like them. Looking back I recall the stripes on the sleeves of the away jerseys. Aside from some of the finer details such as the numbers they do look much better on the players. I can only hope that the white pants are NEVER EVER worn again however. I have spoken with a few friends this week and, according to principle, I understand the reticence to accept this alternative jersey thing. In many ways I completely agree. Yet, it appears to be a vogue marketing and recruiting tool and hey, at least the three different looks we've sported haven't made us look like complete clowns (uh MSU, MD, OR) [Title]

Output: I like them. Looking back I


Input: [Date] 3 years 33 weeks ago [Body] I just spoke to a friend of mine who grew up in Pittsburgh. His words were "Pitt needs to fire their AD immediately." First, the moron hired Haywood without conducting a background check and thus was unaware that he had been arrested on domestic assault charges. Next, he chooses Graham over Bradley. [Title]

Output: I just spoke to a friend of


Input: [Date] 3 years 33 weeks ago [Body] Not to worry about Dymonte, love it! Maybe Urban will use his premonitions of death and dreams of players in Ohio uniforms while he fulfills his new "Dream Job" as recruiting tactics. [Title]

Output: Not to worry about Dymonte,


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Body] But the truth is we lost and no matter how often we remind them of this they won the game. [Title]

Output: Great dig at ohio


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Body] I belive ESPN has stopped putting the "1st tier" play by play and color guys to reinforce down playing the B1G. When is the last time Brad Nessler or Mike Patrick did a B1G game. We get Joe Tessatore and who ever that was vs. Iwoa. No disrespect but Greise is young in his career and even as a Mich alum. he is on the bottom of the totem pole. [Title]

Output: Broadcasters


Input: [Date] 3 years 41 weeks ago [Body] Great point. I think Denard and the O line have trouble reading blitz's and the recivers have trouble seeing it too. Got to be able to hit the hot read so that you can take advantage of the gap in coverage. Lets not forget that this is a new offensive system, adjustments at the line will come after the system is in place and we have a guy in place that knows the offense. [Title]

Output: Great point. I think Denard


Input: [Date] 3 years 41 weeks ago [Body] Alright I'll give those two MSU has good defense.....BUT IMO they have played a bs schedule. tsio o-line let them through to the qb and when they played ND the got owned. I just don't think that MSU is as strong as the "experts" think. MSU will come out fired up but when the game settles down i think you will see Michigan move the ball on offense and do a good job of bending but not breakin on defense. [Title]

Output: Alright I'll give those two


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] I think this defense more so than most D's in the last 10 years is able to step up in big situations. 3rd and short, 4th downs, red zone, and goal line. They looked coached and it looks like 11 guys are always on the same page. [Title]

Output: I think this defense more so


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] If i was a sparty fan. It would ruffle my feathers that the helmets have a "golden domer" look to them. If nike ever tried to put some blue or wing look to tsio's helemts columbus would explode. MSU is just excited to get some attention I guess they wil take what they can. [Title]

Output: If i was a sparty fan. It


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] Those are great stats, but after the last 3 years and then the 1 vs.2 game against tsio. This team wil really be judged on how we finish. Just think of the 07' team, even with the HORROR finishing beating Florida and Tim Tebow it was considered a solid team. [Title]

Output: Those are great stats, but


Input: [Date] 3 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Dude you heard the BTN announcers...NO SLEDS for practice.....WTF! I really wounder what kind of focus RR put on the D...in any?! Give them time this year the starters to bring them self to the surface and let the system set in. [Title]

Output: Did I hear that right?!


Input: [Date] 3 years 48 weeks ago [Body] I live in Ft. Campbell and find that im on the regional border. I get mostly SEC games on ABC/ESPN but with espn3 i can usually get Michigan games. Best choice i guess. Good news the ND game is national so you'll get that for sure. GO BLUE! [Title]

Output: I live in Ft. Campbell and


Input: [Date] 3 years 48 weeks ago [Body] I am always excited to see the Wolverines on in practice and fall camp. But are they really gonna bring light to anything that we already don't know. I love BTN but at times I feel like they are very good "insiders". All you out there that follow fall camp closely what can we look forward to tonight? [Title]

Output: I am always excited to see


Input: [Date] 3 years 50 weeks ago [Body] I ofte wonder if the BTN feels it needs to make crazy perdictions because it is a smaller media network. You gotta stick out cant be like the big boy sports channels. [Title]

Output: I ofte wonder if the BTN


Input: [Date] 3 years 50 weeks ago [Body] Exactly.....those clouds looked like some shit was about to go down weather wise, but didn't think that was gonna happen [Title]

Output: Exactly.....those clouds


Input: [Date] 3 years 50 weeks ago [Body] The part tha really sticksout to me is the refrenceto coach carr and being around the football program now that RR is gone. Wonder if there is ever going to be a book by coach carr....that may or may not ref. how he felt about RR......hmmm [Title]

Output: The part tha really sticksout


Input: [Date] 3 years 50 weeks ago [Body] way uncool...you took the tsio way of sucess [Title]

Output: way uncool...you took the


Input: [Date] 3 years 51 weeks ago [Body] You know then part of me felt bad for Alabama, losing like that....but now after the Sabin effect....no such feelings. [Title]

Output: You know then part of me felt bad


Input: [Date] 3 years 51 weeks ago [Body] did i mention they were bashing TomVH.......they will meet a terrible fate this day [Title]

Output: did i mention they were


Input: [Date] 3 years 51 weeks ago [Body] After reading this i hopped over there and read about Dunn's BBQ visit. Its all assed up. Not intelligent conversation just Michigan bashing and durka durka ohio durka crap........American by birth.....Michigan fan by grace of God. [Title]

Output: After reading this i hopped


Input: [Date] 3 years 51 weeks ago [Body] Budweiser Tall boys.....Bottoms up Michigan faithful!!! [Title]

Output: Budweiser Tall


Input: [Date] 3 years 51 weeks ago [Body] So simple, yet genius! Love this thread look forward to it every week! [Title]

Output: So simple, yet genius! Love


Input: [Date] 3 years 52 weeks ago [Body] Gotta be calm the season hasn't even started. We can't expect recruiting to close out so soon. We have been fortunate to have such a great number and quality of incoming players. [Title]

Output: Gotta be calm the season


Input: [Date] 3 years 52 weeks ago [Body] THAT! Gets me pumped up! I can't wait untill the season starts so Denard can prove that he can play QB in any style of offense. Heart+Determination+Toughness+Class= Michigan Football. [Title]

Output: THAT! Gets me pumped up! I


Input: [Date] 4 years 1 day ago [Body] no surprise. sounds llike his recruitment will go into the season. while still pending if the coaches take one or two DT's. [Title]

Output: no surprise. sounds llike


Input: [Date] 4 years 2 days ago [Body] I see what your saying I will consider "Michigan Football brand". [Title]

Output: I see what your saying I will


Input: [Date] 4 years 2 days ago [Body] There is only so much space left in this class. I say they would take both but with a cost to not picking up on skill postion guy this year. Either way I have faith...THIS IS MICHIGAN! [Title]

Output: There is only so much space


Input: [Date] 4 years 6 days ago [Body] Nice change with the Pro pictures. There are......arrrgggh i can't take it give me Meeeeechigan football! [Title]

Output: Nice change with the Pro


Input: [Date] 4 years 6 days ago [Body] i like all the info on the team break down. but part of me wonders that nationally the michigan brand spread west to CA, TX and other states after Desmond won the heisman. I could be wrong but i think that with all the success in the early 90's it help pull more kids from those states. Like now with a "slight" backslide in recent years we are not neccessarlly so prevelant out in CA. who knows football changes, kids change, recruiting changes..... [Title]

Output: i like all the info on the


Input: [Date] 4 years 2 weeks ago [Body] Its become a joke. The all-star game has ten bizillion players on the roster half don't play at all. The rest that do play 1 inning before going to the bench. Before hand we watch the MLB's out shape players a.k.a. sluggers hit slow pitch while sipping gatorade. [Title]

Output: Its become a joke. The


Input: [Date] 4 years 2 weeks ago [Body] Like I said FRAGILE! [Title]

Output: Like I said FRAGILE!


Input: [Date] 4 years 2 weeks ago [Body] Just goeshow fragile the oiho* buckeye fan's ego is one decommit and he is a horrible person in life. How many other kids in ohio go play for sec teams onstead of osu. Did we freak out when mark ingram won the heisman......he was a kid from michigan. *pun from above post [Title]

Output: Just goeshow fragile the


Input: [Date] 4 years 2 weeks ago [Body] Just have to say did anybody else see the man repin' the Michigan athletics shirt in the crowd. Nice to see some rep on the world stage in Germany. GO BLUE! [Title]

Output: Just have to say did anybody


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Title] Um, you don't know what [Body]

Output: OP, you don't know what you're talking about. Williams and Pomona are, by almost any standard, top-ten colleges. (US News ranks them both in the top five.) Academically, they're on par with the top Ivies, and their acceptance standards are among the highest in the world. The whole "declining enrollment" thing doesn't really apply to these schools. And, anyway, the broader decline in college enrollment isn't about quality. it's about cost. Private colleges are more expensive than public ones. In a recession, guess what happens? Also, your logic is bizarre. So these tiny little colleges, with their relatively small endowments, are buying off Forbes? But the huge top-flight universities, with their massive endowments, are helpless lambs?


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] People who do something this [Body]

Output: People who do something this stupid and ugly deserve to get trampled. And it's pure animal cruelty.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Wrong. This was well before [Body]

Output: Wrong. This was well before the Internet devastation. Look it up. He's loathed in those cities. Also, why do zillionaire a continually give money to those who need it least? How about giving money to parts of the school that need it more?


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Sam Zell absolutely decimated [Body]

Output: Sam Zell absolutely decimated two of the country's greatest newspapers: the Chicago Tribune and the LA Times. He's notorious. Just another rich asshole trying to buy a legacy.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Sorry but that kid is [Body]

Output: Sorry but that kid is obviously a major tool.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Yeah, but what's in this for [Body]

Output: Yeah, but what's in this for me?


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] God bless a man who got rich [Body]

Output: God bless a man who got rich by selling sub-primes.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] They have a good coach that's [Body]

Output: They have a good coach that's beaten m twice. And Harbaugh can only do so much in his first game.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] OP: So you're not even going [Body]

Output: OP: So you're not even going to mention the source of your information about Ole Miss? We're just supposed to believe you?


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I wouldn't pretend to know [Body]

Output: I wouldn't pretend to know how things will turn out for Shane. I'm cautiously optimistic. The one thing that did strike me, while watching his limited playing time, was that he seemed smaller and more slight than the average gun-slinging pocket-passer type. Is this perception accurate? Or no?


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] You need to go to Iowa and [Body]

Output: You need to go to Iowa and Indiana. They're both great. Indiana is so old-school, you can enter the stadium at any time, day or night. And Iowa has a great atmosphere. Both towns are great, too. One warning: at both schools, I've never seen so many falling-down drunk students on game day.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Chances harbaugh doesn't [Body]

Output: Chances harbaugh doesn't reveal the starter till opening night? For strategic reasons.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Title] No intelligent person [Body]

Output: No intelligent person suggested the interview would impact anything. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I love how people argue that [Body]

Output: I love how people argue that noon games let them do stuff around the house but later ones don't. The games are the same length at any time. You still have half a day either way. What a ridiculous and lazy argument.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Nobody plays big noon games. [Body]

Output: Nobody plays big noon games. Even in November. You do realize the NFL plays deep into the winter and nobody seems to mind? Noon games are relics. And very few people like them.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Noon sucks. Too sleepy and [Body]

Output: Noon sucks. Too sleepy and subdued.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] The screaming highlighter [Body]

Output: The screaming highlighter color could only be preferred by teenagers. The team has historically worn, maize (albeit in marginally different shades) because that happens to be the the intended color. Which also looks better.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 13 hours ago [Title] Cavs will still find a way to [Body]

Output: Cavs will still find a way to lose.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] It may surprise you to learn [Body]

Output: It may surprise you to learn that the media doesn't publish stories based on whether they're convenient for the program.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] That's the rationalization [Body]

Output: That's the rationalization fans always use.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Seriousy, dude? Another [Body]

Output: Seriousy, dude? Another thread on this inane topic? Really?


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I see your point. But mostly, [Body]

Output: I see your point. But mostly, I think, when you determine to attract as much attention as harbaugh does, you're also going to invite more scrutiny. Every little negative thing will be noted. That's just the way it goes. And it's not unfair.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Nick's online chats are [Body]

Output: Nick's online chats are particularly bad. He offers no new information or insights and basically just says "only time will tell" to every question. He's lazy and not terribly insightful. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I don't think you understand [Body]

Output: I don't think you understand how journalism works. You think they should just sit on their hands and not report a player's allegations -- even after asking M for comment? If this were Bama, I bet you'd be the first guy accusing ESPN of a coverup.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Yeah. Only a dumbass like you [Body]

Output: Yeah. Only a dumbass like you would make this a partisan political issue.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 13 hours ago [Title] Agreed. This is a lousy [Body]

Output: Agreed. This is a lousy precedent. Great lesson for the players.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 13 hours ago [Title] Yes. They fit the profile and [Body]

Output: Yes. They fit the profile and have a certain old-school glamour about them.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Gee, this isn't a stale old [Body]

Output: Gee, this isn't a stale old chestnut or anything. Let it go already. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] No. The coaches already know [Body]

Output: No. The coaches already know we'll have a few medicals and a few fifth-years who won't be back. So they haven't over signed. They're under no obligation to inform us of the current roster numbers.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Correct. It's so early in the [Body]

Output: Correct. It's so early in the cycle, things haven't had a chance to shake out. Inevitably, at least a few of these kids will go elsewhere -- ones that get late offers from their local team, or ones worried they'll get buried on michigan's depth chart.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 5 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 year 22 weeks ago [Title] Adding on to the [Body]

Output: Adding on to the BraveWolverine, I am an alum who had tickets each of my 4 years. We had priotity seating for major games in (I believe) 3 of my 4 years. I still think there should be something in place, but it is hard to do with so many students and so little premium seating. I did not start this just to "trash a thread", but rather to give a point of view from people who showed up when they were told to. I never said there was enough communication or that anything was near perfect, just that an intiial guidline was indeed set through the Athletic Department. If you still think I came on here just to spite you that's fine, but I suggest taking your concerns up with both parties (AD/Maize Rage) so that something can be done in the future instead of just mulling of the same problem of what already happened. I believe everything will be improved because of this as long as people collaborate.


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Title] The "Maize Rage" is all [Body]

Output: The "Maize Rage" is all student season ticket holders, hence when a student buys season tickets they get a shirt that says "Maize Rage". You are in the "Maize Rage" when you get a student ticket, because thats name of the student section, so one should probably start to care about these things. The "Maize Rage Line" is the line where these student ticket holders go in, hence the "Maize Rage Entrance" that all the students enter through. It wasnt just the core that got there at 7, but all the people who actually followed directions. I agree there wasnt enough notice beforehand, but they followed the guidlines in place. As I said before, ignorance cannot be an excuse. Obviously the consequences of lining up too early is not having that spot.


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Title] Swing and a miss... [Body]

Output: Didn't get it.


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Title] So just because you aren't [Body]

Output: So just because you aren't getting paid means you shouldn't try to find a solution?? Yikes... How do you decide what to cook for dinner? Unless someone pays you to make that decision...


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Title] No because then people get [Body]

Output: No because then people get hypothermia and lawsuits arise. Do you people really not think these things through???


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Title] But really though... [Body]

Output: Who needs rules? Who cares if an email was sent out saying the line started promptly at 7am? College students should be responsible-enough adults to check email that may contain pertinent information so situations like this can be avioded. Ignorance shouldn't be used as an excuse. If you dont get why lining up early is a problem I can put it into a metaphor for you: Lets say there is a canyon that people needed to cross to get the best seats. The bridge across the canyon will be done at 7am. There is no waiting before this because it would get in the way of the bridge builders and was made known to those who were crossing. There were some people that wanted to get a jump on things so they attemped to cross the canyon before the bridge was finished (only 10 min before, but still BEFORE). They ended up falling down the canyon and broke their legs in the fall, but still blamed the bridge builders for not having the bridge done when they wanted to cross. The people who followed directions got to cross the bridge first and got the best seats. The head of bridge building felt bad for the incompetent people who tried crossing the canyon early so he gave them a room to sit (because they had broken legs), free food, comparable seats, and paid medical expenses. Overall, everyone got in the game and we beat state, so just take a deep breath. The bigger problem is that people feel entitled to first row seats because of the time they line up. There should be a reward/seniority/loyalty system so you dont have these "fans" who have been to 1 game prior getting the prime seats. Obviously, not the place to discuss this, but it would be one of the best long-term solutions.


Input: [Date] 7 hours 59 min ago [Title] Yeah, I like it. If I'm [Body]

Output: Yeah, I like it. If I'm remembering correctly, Norris set a record last year for the best K:BB ratio ever or something like that. Kind of an odd-ball character, but very dedicated to the game from what I've heard. He'll be exciting to track. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Title] "You've got to know when to [Body]

Output: "You've got to know when to draw the line,” says Mahoney. “Sports are good, but when it reaches that point, obviously it's way overboard." ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Title] He wasn't going to factor in [Body]

Output: He wasn't going to factor in the DL rotation anyway, right? I don't remember hearing his name much over the past couple years. I wish him luck though, hope he does well at OU.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 22 hours ago [Title] Actually worked out for me [Body]

Output: My wife and I bought some baby stuff that we weren't planning on getting for a couple months yet. Ended up saving a couple hundred dollars. Pretty happy with that.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Depressing [Body]

Output: I just don't know anymore.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Rough commute this morning in [Body]

Output: Rough commute this morning in Cleveland, since the storms didn't hit until about 4:30 am this morning. Part of I-90 is shut down because of flooding. Luckily I go east to west on my commute, so it wasn't terrible. Only ended up being about 15 minutes delayed. Eastbound traffic is a parking lot though. Anybody going downtown or further is looking at a multiple hour sit in traffic.


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Tech writer! Don't see many [Body]

Output: Tech writer! Don't see many of us around. My degree is actually in technical writing, and that's what I did for the first couple years out of college. I've moved into other things now, but I always feel kind of surprised when I see someone admitting talking about being a tech writer. Out of curiosity, how did you get into the field? I didn't know it existed until I saw a presentation on the major in college.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 8 hours ago [Title] a. You know, this is a really [Body]

Output: a. You know, this is a really good question and I'm glad you asked it. I've had people tell me that I sound like Kermit the Frog when I talk sometimes. This is not purposeful, nor is it something I'm aware of unless someone points it out, or if I've been recorded and I hear the playback. It's been pointed out more than once though, so I suppose it's a thing. The odd part of it is that, in my head, I sound like a super smooth, super suave, manly man. So to answer your question, I would like to say "the voice in my head", but the reality is that it's the sound people hear. b. I hope I never know the answer to this. I will be forever young. c. Of course it would appear to move toward the back initially. Once it realized the car was moving though, it would either speed up to match the speed of the car (to avoid getting plastered against the rear window), or say "forget this" and zip out a window. d. I have it on good authority from sciencers and such that the answer to this question is "yes". Don't shoot the messenger.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Exactly. I was just reading [Body]

Output: Exactly. I was just reading the texts between McNally and Jastremski on NBC (here's the link), and there is no way to conclude from those that anybody was asking McNally to deflate the balls below the legal limit. If anything, McNally just comes across as a manipulative douche: Jastremski: Can't wait to give you your needle this week :) McNally: [expletive] tom....make sure the pump is attached to the needle.....[expletive] watermelons coming Jastremski: So angry McNally: The only thing deflating sun..is his passing rating Between that and other texts, McNally comes across as someone who got pissed because he felt Tom was too particular about the balls, then used that as a way to get free stuff out of the whole thing.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 2 days ago [Title] +1 for taking the neg like a [Body]

Output: +1 for taking the neg like a man.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I'm sorry, it's not clear [Body]

Output: I'm sorry, it's not clear from your post. Who, and I mean who, no really I'm saying who, who let the dogs out?


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I gave you fair warning. You [Body]

Output: I gave you fair warning. You had a great post until the last paragraph.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I won't either, since that's [Body]

Output: I won't either, since that's exactly the dog I want to get. I'd name it Bjorn, too. Because 1) that's just an awesome dog name in general, and 2) it's a perfect dog name for a German Shepherd.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I'll tell you what, my [Body]

Output: I'll tell you what, my allergies have made it nearly impossible to breath through my nose the past couple of days. I'm very thankful for the ability to breath through my mouth right now.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I was a little tike, no older [Body]

Output: I was a little tike, no older than 7 or 8, when my parents decided to switch me to a new piano teacher. The teacher I was leaving was my first piano teacher, and I idolized her, so I got really upset about the change. I remember being up in my room having a moment when my dad came up and had a conversation about change, and how it happens all the time and how I needed to learn to adjust and accept changes. I eventually got over it, had a great experience with the new piano teacher, and every time I'm faced with a life change, my mind inevitably goes back to that conversation my dad had with me. I've gone through a lot of bigger changes since then and have been able to handle them in stride because of that.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 10 hours ago [Title] That does suck for Nathan, [Body]

Output: That does suck for Nathan, and I feel for him, but I am glad that it makes the decision to keep Soria at closer much easier. That said, the bullpen is starting to look shaky again. Also just saw that Krol has been DFA'd as of this morning, with Alex Wilson coming up to give it a go. Chamberlain has pitched well so far, but he's still a wild card in my mind. AlAl is always inconsistent. Not many options in the 'pen.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Indeed [Body]

Output: I will unashamedly say that you are correct. And let's be honest, a Ferrari (or anything close to that caliber) is a pipe dream that will never be realized by me. And I'm OK with that.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 2 days ago [Title] 27 And assuming you're older [Body]

Output: 27 And assuming you're older than that, I place the blame squarely on your generation, as the reason I've never driven a manual is entirely due to my parents. They used to drive manuals when they were kids, but owned automatics by the time I was old enough to start driving. I bought my first car off my dad and am currently on car #2 now. IT'S NOT MY FAULT


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 2 days ago [Title] If I wanted a boat on wheels, [Body]

Output: If I wanted a boat on wheels, I'd get a 2015 Interceptor 28 KoolKat, slap some dubs on that baby, and be on my merry way. But I don't want a boat on wheels. I want a Ferrari. Even if it's a rusted out, old Ferrari, it has more sexiness and gravitas in one of its rust flakes than every station wagon ever made, combined into one. That would admittedly be a rather large station wagon, and it would have plenty of rear-facing seats (which I admit are a redeeming factor...there's just no beating the sweet smell of exhaust fumes and making faces at the people behind you), but it would still be a station wagon and therefore a terrible mode of transportation. Give me a Ferrari, rusted out or not, or give me a KoolKat on wheels. I think we've reached an understanding.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Anyone replying to this [Body]

Output: Anyone replying to this thread with a supercar as a daily driver is nuts. Like, you'd think you've driven one of those before and KNOW it's not going to be fun to drive when it's anything less than PERFECT outside. I won't argue the point that I am nuts. But that's neither here nor there. What is ALSO nuts is passing up an opportunity to get the car of your dreams when money isn't an issue. If I got my Ferrari F-50, I would either move to a warm/dry climate (like Phoenix or something), or just not go out driving when it was snowing. Either that or just slap some snow tires on that puppy and gun it through the snow :D You're being far too practical with this thought exercise.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Placing the word [Body]

Output: Placing the word "performance" in front of it doesn't help the cause at all. It doesn't change the fact that it's still a station wagon and, therefore, not worthy of respect.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Who cares what shape your [Body]

Output: Who cares what shape your spine is in when you can drive 200 mph? I'D BE UNSTOPPABLE Plus, I mean


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 2 days ago [Title] No brainer [Body]

Output: Hands down a Ferrari F-50. Red with tan leather interior. Convertible of course. And no, it doesn't matter that neither my wife nor I have never driven a manual transmission in our lives. I will learn and then drive her everywhere, since she obviously would never be allowed behind the wheel of that beauty.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Don't know of many comedians, [Body]

Output: Don't know of many comedians, but my wife and I saw Louie Anderson live last year in Cleveland and he was hilarious.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I thought it was a legitimate [Body]

Output: I thought it was a legitimate question.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 7 hours ago [Title] This may be toeing the line [Body]

Output: This may be toeing the line of politics, but if you're using marijuana as an example of how employment laws are tilted in favor of employers, you're making a weak argument. Of all the things that employers could screen employees for, marijuana is way down the list of "oppressive" things. This is a non-issue for a lot of people and makes logical sense. And your examples below of the benefits of marijuana are clearly exceptions to the rule. Most people don't need it for medical reasons.


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Body] Adding on to the BraveWolverine, I am an alum who had tickets each of my 4 years. We had priotity seating for major games in (I believe) 3 of my 4 years. I still think there should be something in place, but it is hard to do with so many students and so little premium seating. I did not start this just to "trash a thread", but rather to give a point of view from people who showed up when they were told to. I never said there was enough communication or that anything was near perfect, just that an intiial guidline was indeed set through the Athletic Department. If you still think I came on here just to spite you that's fine, but I suggest taking your concerns up with both parties (AD/Maize Rage) so that something can be done in the future instead of just mulling of the same problem of what already happened. I believe everything will be improved because of this as long as people collaborate. [Title]

Output: Adding on to the


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Body] The "Maize Rage" is all student season ticket holders, hence when a student buys season tickets they get a shirt that says "Maize Rage". You are in the "Maize Rage" when you get a student ticket, because thats name of the student section, so one should probably start to care about these things. The "Maize Rage Line" is the line where these student ticket holders go in, hence the "Maize Rage Entrance" that all the students enter through. It wasnt just the core that got there at 7, but all the people who actually followed directions. I agree there wasnt enough notice beforehand, but they followed the guidlines in place. As I said before, ignorance cannot be an excuse. Obviously the consequences of lining up too early is not having that spot. [Title]

Output: The "Maize Rage" is all


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Body] Didn't get it. [Title]

Output: Swing and a miss...


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Body] So just because you aren't getting paid means you shouldn't try to find a solution?? Yikes... How do you decide what to cook for dinner? Unless someone pays you to make that decision... [Title]

Output: So just because you aren't


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Body] No because then people get hypothermia and lawsuits arise. Do you people really not think these things through??? [Title]

Output: No because then people get


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Body] Who needs rules? Who cares if an email was sent out saying the line started promptly at 7am? College students should be responsible-enough adults to check email that may contain pertinent information so situations like this can be avioded. Ignorance shouldn't be used as an excuse. If you dont get why lining up early is a problem I can put it into a metaphor for you: Lets say there is a canyon that people needed to cross to get the best seats. The bridge across the canyon will be done at 7am. There is no waiting before this because it would get in the way of the bridge builders and was made known to those who were crossing. There were some people that wanted to get a jump on things so they attemped to cross the canyon before the bridge was finished (only 10 min before, but still BEFORE). They ended up falling down the canyon and broke their legs in the fall, but still blamed the bridge builders for not having the bridge done when they wanted to cross. The people who followed directions got to cross the bridge first and got the best seats. The head of bridge building felt bad for the incompetent people who tried crossing the canyon early so he gave them a room to sit (because they had broken legs), free food, comparable seats, and paid medical expenses. Overall, everyone got in the game and we beat state, so just take a deep breath. The bigger problem is that people feel entitled to first row seats because of the time they line up. There should be a reward/seniority/loyalty system so you dont have these "fans" who have been to 1 game prior getting the prime seats. Obviously, not the place to discuss this, but it would be one of the best long-term solutions. [Title]

Output: But really though...


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Title] No on will be brought in from [Body]

Output: No on will be brought in from the outside. Just not going to happen. If fired, a coordinator or position coach would take over. I personally believe that Brandon will be asked to resign shortly after the season followed by firing of Hoke. The new AD will ends to be in place ASAP and then a coach found. There ate a lot of moving parts here and it starts with the AD. My guess is that the new AD is the first thing the Pres/Board will work on. That is as important as a new coach.


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Has John Harbaugh ever [Body]

Output: Has John Harbaugh ever commented on the UM job? He would likely keep Matison. I see him as the very best option out there. I assume his wife is not hating on the Midwest like Jim's. He seems to be more level headed. To me, he is by far the best fit. I assume the Brandon May have some level of relationship with him.


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Does anyone know what player is giving the speech in this video? [Body]

Output: Does anyone know what player is giving the speech in this video?


Input: [Date] 3 years 51 weeks ago [Title] Elmer [Body]

Output: Tom, Is it safe to say that he is not a MSU lean at this point? If you had to guess, would UM be in his top 3 or top 2 or... 1?


Input: [Date] 3 years 52 weeks ago [Title] From what I have read, they [Body]

Output: From what I have read, they are doing one of the most thorough jobs of evaluating schools that I have ever heard. Steve Sr. is using some matrix that he put together to evaluate schools based on acedemice and football. If they truely stick to that approach, then UM wins hands down. My worry is that we do so well this year with OTs that they think that the depth chart is not good for Steve. I also question whether ND doesn't enter the picture. I am an optimist though and I think that he may pull the trigger early for UM. Again, they seem to be taking the recruiting process very seriously. I think that if Steve and his family find the right fit, he will commit.


Input: [Date] 3 years 52 weeks ago [Title] Thanks.... Sorry [Body]

Output: Thanks for explaining that. Brian sorry. Kudos to you also! Again, great site.


Input: [Date] 3 years 52 weeks ago [Title] Elmer [Body]

Output: Tom, Great site. I have been following this site for quite sometime. The best I have found for solid information. Question: Steve Elmer seems to be spending a lot of time in Ann Arbor. Is he checking out other campus's as much as he has UM? I have read where some think he is a MSU lean. I guess I am not seeing it with the frequency that he is coming to AA. If he is not going to Lansing or South Bend every few weeks, then my gut tells me that he is leaning toward UM even though his Mom is a MSU fan/grad.


Input: [Date] 6 days 8 hours ago [Body] That is all. [Title]

Output: Football is coming


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 days ago [Body] That matches the Glidden official paint color so I don't have to repaint my basement. [Title]

Output: the one


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 19 hours ago [Body] I have an HD projector paired with a 106" screen. It's pretty impressive. Of course this setup depends on viewing area. Mine is in the basement where I can control the amount of light that in the room. [Title]

Output: Projector


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 2 days ago [Body] He's a liar, a cheater, and an alleged coke head. [Title]

Output: Pete Rose is a piece of crap.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Look at young kids today. I bet you see 10 wearing UA for every 1 Adidas. That is probably a very conservative guess too. [Title]

Output: Not Sure How


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Do you really think it is hard for an athlete to graduate from any major sports program college. Come on now. [Title]

Output: Same Everywhere


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Why cover up the best looking helmet in all of football? [Title]

Output: Nooooo


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Fuck Karma and fuck Cowboys haters. This rule is total bull shit. That was a catch. It was possessed and advanced. Running with the ball is a football move. Two weeks in a row the Cowboy's game has been marred by poor officiating. Fuck the NFL for their incompetence. [Title]

Output: Fuck the NFL


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 5 days ago [Body] to watch the buckeyes lose on monday [Title]

Output: arrived in time


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 2 hours ago [Body] enjoy the mistletoe. [Title]

Output: enjoy


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 2 days ago [Body] on espn3 it is listed as needing a password. [Title]

Output: Are you sure


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 6 hours ago [Body] I can't believe I read that whole post. A. The head coach is responsible for all aspects of the team. B. There are good and bad people in all levels of jobs. It is apparent that we have too many bad coaches. [Title]

Output: wowsers


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 19 hours ago [Body] Do You Really Want to Hurt Me [Title]

Output: Culture Club


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Body] For someone that was at the game: Did the hit on Shane replay on the video board? How did no one with authority see a hit that was flagged and had a large crowd response? I call bullshit. [Title]

Output: Replay?


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Body] ah fuck it. see ya. [Title]

Output: wait, don't go


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I have watched every Michigan game from beginning to end for the last 23 years. This is the first game I have ever turned off before it was over. After Gardner came in I did not see a team that had given up but I saw a coach who had. Fuck Hoke! Fire Hoke! [Title]

Output: Personal First


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Sports are nothing but heartache but what else are we going to do, talk to our wives? [Title]

Output: Heartache


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 3 days ago [Body] They have a proven head coach and they will improve as the season goes on. [Title]

Output: They are not Michigan


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 4 days ago [Body] unlike Michigan OSU will improve as the season goes on. [Title]

Output: however


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 4 days ago [Body] After today's offensive performance you want to promote Nuss? Wow. [Title]

Output: really?


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Took until a week ago to get excited... but damn, I'm excited now! [Title]

Output: same here


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Fantasy football draft 1 tomorrow, a smoker full of meat on Sunday and fantasy football draft 2 to wrap it all up on Monday. I should just call it "Man" weekend. [Title]

Output: Hells Yeah


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I'm eating pretzels and watching cartoons with my 5 year old daughter. She refused to watch more preseason NFL. What's up with that? [Title]

Output: it's 8:30 am


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 6 days ago [Body] it's a shame that we live in a world that cares about sexual preference. this should not be news. [Title]

Output: what a shame


Input: [Date] 1 year 9 weeks ago [Body] 1. yes but its unlikely. 2. people who own walmart stock are as much a part of the problem as people who shop at walmart. 3. everybody's shit stinks. 4. see #3 5. the already get paid... see your student loan balance. 6. kitty, always kitty. [Title]

Output: answers


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Body] Lost my dad to cancer 17 years ago, and now my mom is losing a battle against ovarian cancer. This weekend she traveled 3 hours to see me graduate from the University of Cincinnati (I'm 41 and just finished my undergrad). She was skin and bones and looked horrible. Luckily she was seated about 10 feet from where I wound up sitting during the ceremony. It made my day to see the pride on her face. I'm going to miss her. [Title]

Output: Fuck cancer indeed


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Body] blah blah blah Culvers blah blah blah [Title]

Output: what I heard


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Body] We don't realize how much we need them until they are gone. I miss mine too. [Title]

Output: That's the thing about dads


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] it's been a tough week. I'm ready for the weekend. [Title]

Output: let's do this


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Body] got a sort of promotion. [Title]

Output: I just found out that I


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Body] In less than a year, he hired the most sought-after coach in all of football and (likely) made an apparel contract change that by many insiders will significantly effect recruiting in a positive way. He has earned years of support. So, after cleaning up some huge messes and earning all the positive support associated with those changes, he may leave the athletic department to an excellent long-term candidate? I will be disappointed if he ever has to pay for a drink in Ann Arbor again. [Title]

Output: If this is true, Hackett is an absolute legend.


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 6 days ago [Body] playing a game at a race track. But I would imagine a game vs ND after a several year hiatus would sell enough tickets to fill pretty much any man-made stadium. [Title]

Output: I'm not in favor of Michigan


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I hated the bumblebee uniforms, but we were wearing them when State beat us. I hated the 'Bama uniforms, but of course, that game was a nightmare. I loved the uniforms we wore while winning the Sugar Bowl. I love the original uniforms, as Michigan has won far more games than they've lost while wearing them. Speaking for myself, it appears as though I really love whatever Michigan is wearing as long as they are winning football games. [Title]

Output: Hmmmm


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 6 days ago [Body] that means summer is coming. Following summer, we get football. So for the next 7 months, we get great weather, football, or even both. /happy [Title]

Output: It's the first Friday in May,


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 5 days ago [Body] or if I'm really fired up, I say "Hell yeah!" [Title]

Output: I either reciprocate it,


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Agree with you 100% though that the bigger issue last year was coaching. [Title]

Output: Just my opinion


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Last year's team was more talented than 5 wins, they just weren't mentally tough. I think if Harbaugh was our coach last year, we win 8-9 games. So, how much of a jump should we expect? Going from 5-win talent to achieving 10 wins is too much to ask for. But going from 8 to 10 certainly wouldn't be. I would be surprised if we won 7 or less. But I won't be surprised if we win 10. /tl;dr - 8-9 wins sounds about right. [Title]

Output: For me, it's hard to say.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 5 days ago [Body] there was an MSU fan near me in the student section during that game. After MSU took a 3-0 lead, he yelled "scoreboard" a bunch of times. He probably heard "scoreboard" yelled at him about 1,000 times over the next 3 hours. [Title]

Output: Speaking of stupid,


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 1 day ago [Body] for not knowing how to embed a tweet. Oh, yeah, and that sounds like some pretty important news as well. [Title]

Output: +1


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I love this time of year. It's either boring because our class is set, and that's a good thing. Or we are in the mix for some last minute commits/flips, and that's an exciting thing. [Title]

Output: I hope you are right.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 17 hours ago [Body] that if the OL is as good as his previous iterations, our offense will be very good. I am also of the opinion that I will say "Drevno? More like Drevyes!" far too often after TDs. I will hold my hand up for high-5s after each of those comments, and rightfully be left hanging. [Title]

Output: I am of the opinion,


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 2 days ago [Body] would string Michigan along. But he may just be stringing along the NFL. [Title]

Output: I don't think Harbaugh


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 4 days ago [Body] If JH is not our next head coach, I think this is the biggest reason why. [Title]

Output: Agree completely


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 6 days ago [Body] SF front office, they sound crazy and angry enough to fire JH early next week if the 49ers are eliminated. If this is a good and decent world, we may actually have him as a coach by next weekend. [Title]

Output: From everything I've heard about the


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 17 hours ago [Body] But our RB situation is awesome right now, IMO. We are loaded. Ty Isaac isn't a high-level recruit. He has, like, actual college stats. We have an embarrassing wealth of talent at the RB position. As many have said in this thread, if we hire the right coach, we don't have anything to worry about. [Title]

Output: Weber committing to OSU is a dong punch.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 2 days ago [Body] like you're nitpicking, now. /s [Title]

Output: Kinda sounds


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 4 days ago [Body] If I go to Vegas, sure, I'll throw a bet on something like this without much thought as that bet is just entertainment for me. But Vegas lines don't usually move big amounts because dudes like me put $50 on a bet like this. For the pro gambler, this is how they make a living. They don't just throw money on a prop bet because it sounds fun. The bet has to be researched prior to being placed. IMO, this is definitely a good sign. But with the caveat that it's a good sign on 12/6/14. These coaching searches seem to have a lot of moving parts. No guarantee that whatever info is out there is accurate in a few days. [Title]

Output: That's the key distinction, IMO.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Body] week as I am so excited about JH becoming our next head coach. Whether it happens or not, it's been fun being excited about Michigan football again. [Title]

Output: I've lost sleep this


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I will really miss DG. As far as performances go, I will always remember ND UTL II and his unreal performance against OSU with a malfunctioned lower body. I really love his video board intro as well. When everyone else is saying "Name, year and major" he has his "Devin Gardner . . . I already graduated" and then smiles. I have always felt as though we have an embarrassing wealth of great kids here. I know there are great kids who play everywhere, but we just have so damn many. I really hope these guys grab a win and bowl eligibility today. Go Blue, Thank you, seniors! [Title]

Output: Awesome group of guys.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 6 days ago [Body] this at work and laughing very loudly. I tried to explain it to those around me and they looked at me like I'm crazy. Chances I'm asked to take a drug test today: Fear/paranoia level 10. I'm reminded of how I felt in the 2007 game vs App St. As the day progresses, so does the likelihood of something embarrassing happening. Chances I fail the drug test: Fear/paranoia level 1. I don't do drugs so the only chance I fail is a lab error. I'm reminded of how I felt after I heard we scheduled this yrs App St game. The outcome will be fine but everyone's response will be "Lol, what an embarrassing way to spend an afternoon." [Title]

Output: I got in trouble by reading


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 5 days ago [Body] If OSU beats them by 27 and we beat OSU by 28+, we could still celebrate winning the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Oh, wait a minute. Hardly any of us could celebrate that because most of us are muggles. [Title]

Output: Well, MSU beat us by 24.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I'm not usually in favor of "everyone should go." I like the idea of maintaining at least a couple of good guys to help with transition for the players. Even a guy or two who could tell the new staff in private "yeah, but you can't really do that/say that/whatever here." (WR gets the #1 type of stuff) But right now, with as toxic as this program has been lately, I really think everyone's gotta go. We need a fresh start. That includes you (looks over at Adidas). [Title]

Output: I agree.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 5 days ago [Body] money to alter uniforms. But I'd go one step further and make it a competition. So for tomorrow's game, if Michigan fans donated more money, MSU is wearing the pink. The more we beat them by, the more pink they wear. [Title]

Output: I love the idea of fans contributing


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 2 days ago [Body] but nowhere near Ann Arbor. Dantonio's crush for OSU was always very obvious. I would not be able to handle Narduzzi having the same affection for MSU if he was our head coach. I also think he would defer to Dantonio on the recruiting trail. It's ok to respect your opponents, but you can't be cool with them being your alpha. I honestly would worry about a Trojan horse, I don't care how stupid that sounds. Also, I honestly think MD keeps telling Narduzzi that soon he will retire, and the MSU gig is Pat's. I was really bummed when Narduzzi didn't take the Uconn job last year. [Title]

Output: I agree, Narduzzi has totally earned a shot,


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 4 days ago [Body] In the fall, my wife is forced to listen to me whine, scream, throw temper tantrums and use my outdoor voice in the wrong places. From a karmic standpoint, it's totally fair that I have a similar experience. [Title]

Output: It feels very fitting.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 5 days ago [Body] that she agreed to watch her friend's kids today despite agreeing to volunteer at work. So, I'll be babysitting a 6 month old and 4 yr old today with the help of my 6 yr old. [Title]

Output: My wife forgot


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 23 hours ago [Body] Excellent write up, thanks for posting. All 3 sound like a tremendous upgrade. I have a feeling President Schlissel would have a lean towards Bates. But, yeah, they all sound great. [Title]

Output: Wow


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 2 days ago [Body] what happens to the loser of FSU and ND. If ND loses to FSU, but then wins out, they will also be in the conversation. In part, annoyingly, because they are ND. I think a playoff system is a good thing. But the politics and lobbying is going to really suck. Even if every SEC team has 2 losses, there will be a big push to put at least one, if not two of them in the playoff. [Title]

Output: Will also be interesting to see


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I think MSU probably gets "jobbed" by the 2nd SEC team that gets in. It's actually pretty interesting, IMO. On the one hand, they did schedule Oregon. But of course, on the other, the B1G is just so bad this year. We will keep seeing articles about this until they get another loss this year. Here's to that happening on 10/25. [Title]

Output: Agree.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 3 days ago [Body] The only negative for me, was that I had a roaring laugh after reading it and again with the Pelini pic. I work in an oncology office and it always feels inappropriate to me to laugh too hard at work. I'm pretty sure everyone around me just negged me in their heads. [Title]

Output: I really appreciate this thread


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 3 days ago [Body] The more I think of Jim Harbaugh being our head coach, the better I feel. I know the chances are highly unlikely. But, if you'd have told me in 2006 that we'd have TWO different stretches of 3-9 and the worst loss in the history of the sport all while watching MSU ascend to the top of the conference, I would have said that was highly unlikely too. If prefer to daydream good stuff and be happy right now. Football reality just ain't cool anymore. [Title]

Output: I disagree


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 6 days ago [Body] That's awesome news! [Title]

Output: Congrats!!!


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I'm off for today. I'm excited about tomorrow nights game, but I don't need to pop a cyanide pill if we lose. The Lions look good this yr. The Tigers are gonna bounce back. Michigan hockey. Kiddo turns 6 this Sunday so we are partying all weekend at my house. Everything is awesome [Title]

Output: It's Friday


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 4 days ago [Body] love the idea of Moeller getting a second chance to coach this program. Even if it is for less than a season. [Title]

Output: I absolutely


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 2 days ago [Body] that Mark Schlereth is eating a lemon on Mgoblog. Seriously, to the OP, you win the internet today. Well played. [Title]

Output: I think it's really awesome


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 3 days ago [Body] For you to remember that play = +1 The display = +1 The parallels for this season = +1* *Michigan player wearing #2 making an awesome/aggresive play in the first game of a national championship season with a a 5th year QB, an underappreciative local media, an upcoming road win in East Lansing, and an also impending 7 point victory against ND. Well done, man. [Title]

Output: Gotta say, all of the "+1s" on this.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 5 days ago [Body] as a Michigan fan, we can't recite history without being made fun of. "Typical Wolverine, always talking about the past." Fine. Let's talk about what happens this season. This isn't the ASU team that scortched DII en route to winning multiple national championships. Nor is this a complacent Michigan program. I'm a big fan of "jinxes," but there is nothing to jinx here. We are going to beat the shit out of App St. We may get catcalls from what happened in '07, we may get told that it's not a big deal, but we are going to crush those guys tomorrow. When you read "80-3" on a message board, it's usually a joke. I don't think that's going to be far from the truth tomorrow. [Title]

Output: The funny thing is,


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I always enjoy reading articles that increase my understanding of football strategy. I totally understand if you aren't interested in tweeting much during games anymore, but if you change your mind, I promise I'll read ALL of your tweets. /notjoking [Title]

Output: Thanks for posting all these.


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 5 days ago [Body] and I also have the first pick. Was thinking I'd go with Charles, but actually kinda hoping I can trade down. [Title]

Output: My draft is tomorrow


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 4 days ago [Body] That is such a critical quality for any coach to have, IMO. You have to walk that fine line where you adapt, yet continue to work toward your own philosophy. Borges seemed to have been doing that in year one. We won 11 games. Last year, he seemed completely unwilling to adapt to in-game situations. Many situations from last year come to mind, but the 37-for-37 against PSU and calling play-action TEN times vs MSU immediately stand out. As long as we have a guy who is willing to adapt, we'll be fine. We've got enough talent to win games as long as we do that. If Borges adapted last year, we beat PSU and Iowa and the whole lens we see this upcoming season through is different [Title]

Output: Adaptation.


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 3 hours ago [Body] I just realized, when we play them in Columbus this year, it's very likely the fans use that pose to replace the "H" in all their cheers. Of course, all the double-birds will be aimed at our bench. Oh what a classy sight that will make. [Title]

Output: Made my morning as well.


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Body] is the single most accurate comparison I've read on any of the "_____ as ______" characters. Well done. [Title]

Output: MSU as the Hound


Input: [Date] 1 year 10 weeks ago [Body] Reasons I am excited: -It's my birthday today -We just got a new rescue dog last night that my daughter has named "Princess Buttercup Booty Butt." -The wifey and I are going to surprise the kiddo at school, take her out early, and head for an indoor water park. -I just ran 6 miles and am about to run 2 more with our very energetic new dog. -There is an IPA 6 pack waiting for me in our fridge for when we return home tomorrow night. -Jake Ryan gifs. [Title]

Output: Happy Friday!


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Body] I understand the logistics behind getting these made into t-shirts (on time) would be a nightmare, but either would be about the coolest thing one could wear to the game tonight. [Title]

Output: Those are both fantastic.


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Body] I've often fantasized about how I'd handle my recruitment if I were a 5-star bluechip. It always ends with me saying something like "I'll commit to you, Michigan, but don't waste anymore time on me. Recruit other guys, I'll be there in the fall." The pro equivalent is "I really can't spend all that money anyway, how about you save some of that and build a team around me instead." I don't begrudge a guy who holds out for more money. But if I found myself in that situation, I THINK I'd be cool taking a higher-than-reasonable salary to begin with. But, also to be fair, I'm not a total badass at anything. So I don't know how badasses think. [Title]

Output: Well said.


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Body] "Three Fiesta Bowl Championships/One Rose Bowl Championship/One Sugar Bowl Championship." I won't even go into how the "One Sugar Bowl Championship" is actually zero Sugar Bowl Championships per the NCAA. Entries like that just look so out of place and silly when applying to be the president of a university. Also, I'm pretty sure you aren't supposed to use backslashes when applying for a job that prestigious. [Title]

Output: I love that he actually put stuff like


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Body] That's awesome. I bet the arm with the watch is his "power" arm. [Title]

Output: Never seen that Goro picture of him.


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] I think this season has totally worn on Izzo. Not just whats wrong with MSU, but what's going well for Michigan. Izzo is still an excellent coach, and I will never look at MSU's tourney draw and say "well, we know they won't get past ____." But this season, he keeps hearing how great Coach Beilein is and how good (and young) our hoops program is. I'm sure he's not too excited to think about next year either when he looks down his bench trying to guess which "weird kid" is going to start next year. He isn't #1 in our state any more. He knows this. It's killing him. [Title]

Output: I agree.


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] you may want to go with "assy in lassy" instead. Some chicks are really proud of their buns. [Title]

Output: Well if you're at the bar,


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] title from the media. If he wins, he's somewhat classy. But if he loses, he whines, makes excuses, and now apparently yells at women. Putting the "assy" in classy, I guess. [Title]

Output: It blows my mind how Izzo gets the "classy guy"


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] HELL YES, BIG TEN CHAMPS!!! [Title]

Output: I agree with Zack Novak.


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Body] You can be tough and "hard edged" but still be respectful towards other people. Not a lot of people, let alone coaches, can pull this off. But it appears coach B does. Impossible not to love that guy. [Title]

Output: I've heard this from multiple people.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] and I work in oncology. The guy that told me this was going to die soon. So, yeah, I maybe didn't do a great fact check. You got me. Well done, man. [Title]

Output: I'm a healthcare practitioner


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] different than Earth dust? This was 50 yrs ago. I'm not saying people weren't comfortable with how this would turn out. I'm saying that maybe Armstrong wasn't comfortable. And that would make him really brave for doing what he did. The entire crew. That's all I'm trying to say. Those guys were bad ass. [Title]

Output: But what if moon dust is


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] Apparently, the width of the landing gear could have prevented it from falling. Kind of like a snow shoe. [Title]

Output: I asked the same question.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] I feel like one could also say that Michigan vs Ohio State at the end of November is just a regular season game. While technically correct, that description is clearly lacking. [Title]

Output: I don't know, man.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] I have always wished that would be changed to "go blue." Saying something supportive is never out of place. [Title]

Output: Agree.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] Since he's Mr. Falk's successor, do we, like, not pay attention to him for a couple decades? Wait until he's had to secure/protect/present a rivalry trophy multiple times? Wait until our guys require essential halftime equipment changes that tangibly increase our chances to win? There are many obscure aspects of the Michigan fan-o-sphere that I love, but nothing as much as our appreciation for Mr. Falk. /thanksMrFalk [Title]

Output: How do we haze this guy?


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Body] I've read on this situation. I also love the juxtaposition of a wonderfully cogent and intellectual post coming from a user name that trolls the dumbest thing ever said by a rival QB. Well done on both fronts, man. +1, indeed. [Title]

Output: This is the most insightful post


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Body] The biggest problem, is that this is public. This feels unfair to MM. On the other hand, I wouldn't want my kid to go anywhere that I felt wouldn't meet his/her academic needs either. I hate ND, but I would never stop my kid from going there, as it is an excellent institution. With what we are hearing about MSU, however, I would probably dig my heels in on this as well. Hope for his sake that things get resolved soon. Too bad that such a special day has to go poorly like this. [Title]

Output: This is a tough call, IMO


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Body] Would he have had to move to an underdeveloped country where inaccurate championship t-shirts get sent? [Title]

Output: So what happens if Seattle lost?


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Body] I feel like it's always worth a fistpump to see anyone who isn't a post-pubescent male wearing Michigan hockey gear. I live near Ann Arbor. [Title]

Output: That's awesome.


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Body] Seems pretty silly to blame the fans for MSUs success over the past 15-20 years. I was thinking it was more secondary to the implosion of our program brought on by egregious violations of NCAA rules committed by our players/coaches. That plus Izzo being an excellent coach taking advantage of the opening provided. [Title]

Output: Agree


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Body] and have dementia, I will still remember Zack Novak from that MSU game. Thinking about that performance always gives me chills. [Title]

Output: When I'm elderly


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Body] For some reason, my buddies and I love us some Jean-Claude Van-Dancin'. But the one we reference most is the scene from Kickboxer where he gets drunk and dances while wearing a "back thong." This is incredible. [Title]

Output: Holy Crap!


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Body] As I left work today, a work contact tried to guess my age. Unsolicited. And guessed I was TEN years older than I actually am. What I do to feel young - take ibuprofen. [Title]

Output: It's so funny this was posted today


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] I have never heard of someone surviving a sixtuple bypass. You are one tough hombre. Strong work, man. Good luck on a speedy recovery. [Title]

Output: I have trained/worked in medicine for 15 years.


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] I don't care if DG wins a Heisman, and I would actually imagine he doesn't either. But despite the issues we had offensively, he showed that he can be an elite QB. Add in the fact that we have an OC now with a better track record at developing QBs and I don't think it's a stretch to say he could make some noise for the Heisman. [Title]

Output: I actually agree with "Heisman talk."


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] But it seemed to me that he was either unwilling or incapable of making in-game adjustments. He proved this during the MSU, Nebraska, and PSU games in particular. IMO, coaches at this level should be able to make in-game adjustments (with relative ease) and consistently obtain the maximum productivity from the talent they have. I don't think Borges was able to do either. The oline was a disaster most of the season, and part of that was definitely not Al's fault. But I think every offense has a deficiency that has to be overcome. That's one of the "minigames" the coordinators have to deal with at this level. That said, I agree with the general sentiment in this thread and hope he does well for himself. So, I hope he doesn't go to ND, so that I can pull for him to be successful. [Title]

Output: Maybe.


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] What I find interesting, is that coaches are usually only considered "loyal" when it comes to their staff. But if Coach Hoke believes what he says about Michigan, and I truly think he does, his loyalty would more likely be towards this program. This program is a symbol. Something that millions of people are emotionally and financially tied to. Firing Borges, although obviously difficult, would be superseded by the loyalty Hoke has to Michigan. Through success and adversity, Hoke continues to prove to me that he is the right coach for Michigan. [Title]

Output: Great post


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] It means we don't LOSE in the national title game for hoops. [Title]

Output: No


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Body] I think Countess is definitely a playmaker. I also think Ramon Taylor is actually pretty good, and could make the jump next year. IMO, there may be a few more that could cross that threshold as well. I totally agree with you that it is very unlikely that 2014 will be the return of the 2006 defense. But besides '06, I think it will be the best defense we've had in quite a while. Despite ending the season in a poor fashion, I still have a high degree of faith in Mattison. But as I think many of us are feeling for next year, he/Borges/the coaches in general will really be the "difference makers" as to whether or not 2014 is a successful season. [Title]

Output: I respectfully disagree.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Body] but not sure he necessarily deserved that. What I find ironic, is that the older man was probably just like that little shit 40 years ago. At least, that's the backstory I would expect from a guy who would kick someone in the face at a football game. [Title]

Output: Don't know what the kid did,


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Body] and am pretty sure we are not in the minority. [Title]

Output: I agree with you


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Body] Resources are finite. Everytime a regional rival does well, it potentially deprives us of the resources we want. This isn't sour grapes. Right now, and for as long as that staff is in EL, MSU is for real. IMO, pulling for MSU is loosing sight of the war. They aren't to be taken lightly. They aren't li'l bro. They are a team that has beat us 5 out of 6, are in our backyard, and won't ever give up against us. A win tomorrow helps them in recruiting. Right now, that is the only place we have been beating them. Go Cardinal. Go Blue. [Title]

Output: Me either


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Body] for almost 10 years. I have seen things that I can't express to my wife because they are so sad, I can't even finish what I'm trying to say without getting too choked up to talk. Fuck you, cancer. You irredeemable, selfish, worthless sack of crap. When you take people from us, we don't ever remember you. We remember the toughness and grace of the people who fought you. Although your treachery knows no bounds, neither does our resilience. We will eventually beat you. Fuck you. [Title]

Output: I have worked as an oncology healthcare practitioner


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Body] Pos bangs and wonderful gifs when I wake up? Clearly, I need to nap more often. /still groggy [Title]

Output: I just woke up from taking my 1st successful nap in about 5 yrs


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Body] We would get paid in bottles of hot sauce and ... I'm too depressed to try to finish this joke. [Title]

Output: By rule


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Body] But I wonder if the folks in Nebraska are a little gunshy with the "DC who's not really fun to talk to." I do think Narduzzi gets that level of job, though. [Title]

Output: Narduzzi to Nebraska seems like a strong possibility to me.


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Body] Most informative post I've read on the interwebz, in, like, ever. [Title]

Output: +1


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Body] Taylor is going to pick off Braxton at the end of regulation to seal the deal. Michigan wins 20-17. 1969 redux. [Title]

Output: Lol, this game isn't going to OT


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Body] about Michigan football. As far as flying vs. invisibility, the answer for me is flying. But only if it's, like, really fast flying. Invisibility is awesome if you want to be deceptive, or could possibly gain a tangible advantage by hiding information (like your existence/presence). But if I could fly really fast, I'd save tons of money on transportation and do so legally. I would wear my briefs outside my pants, however. [Title]

Output: I remain cautiously optimistic


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Body] If we don't put this game in Devin's hands, we will lose. Of course, he might make too many mistakes and we lose. But that's better than the alternative. [Title]

Output: Agree.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Body] but I would be very surprised if we win big in this game. I agree with your thought about our D vs their O, though. We have a deceptively good defense and it's suited to stop an offense like this. [Title]

Output: Love the optimism,


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Body] I remember hearing that's when the "sharps" come in and lay some real money on lines that have drifted too far in one direction. [Title]

Output: I thought Friday is a big day too.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Body] It's funny that people describe Devin as having flashes of brilliance mixed in with huge mistakes. Al seems to fit the same description. [Title]

Output: Pretty spot on, IMO.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Body] I was going to be stuck in the purgatory of watching the TV show Parenthood. Now, I'm being a gentleman by letting my wife have the TV, and I'm getting to watch this game. A game I thought I wouldn't be able to watch. [Title]

Output: Thanks for posting this.


Input: [Date] 1 year 41 weeks ago [Body] I agree that the last 4 games have been concerning. However, how/if we change our ideology following this game will certainly influence my grade. In 2011, after the Iowa loss, we stopped trying to force manball and let Denard be Denard. In 2012, we immediately moved our WR to QB to improve the position after Bellomy struggled. In both cases, I felt as though it represent a needed, but likely philosophically uncomfortable change by the staff. I am cautiously optimistic that we'll see a similar type of change after last night and we'll stop regressing as a team. Go Blue. [Title]

Output: I'm holding my grade for now.


Input: [Date] 1 year 42 weeks ago [Body] 2. 2004 Rose Bowl 3. 2002 Purdue. About 4 days prior to that game, I broke up with a long-term girlfriend who was very uncool about my football addiction. I remember waking up on that Thursday and realizing how nobody was going to try to stop me from going. Understanding that you are now "free" is pretty damn great. [Title]

Output: 1. 2003 Minnesota


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Body] But I always pull for ND in this one. My hatred for Staee has grown over the years more than my disdain for ND. Also, we always want our rivals to lose and ND isn't a rival. /s [Title]

Output: Neither answer is wrong


Input: [Date] 1 year 46 weeks ago [Body] I used to have a recurring nightmare that I would awaken from a coma to find out that I had missed the Michigan football season. I would yell at the nurses and doctors to leave me alone. Then, I would have a friend bring me all the games on tape so that I could watch them one at a time in sequential order. My worry now is that I awaken from a coma to find out the medical staff got me up just in time for the week preceding that game. [Title]

Output: Still not early enough.