Input: [Date] 2 years 42 weeks ago [Body] I love the shout out and the optimism, but I don't see us killing them. They still have a lot of talent on their roster (perhaps even more than us at this point) and match up very well on defense against Denard and our offense. It's going to be closer than you think - I still think we are the better team and that we win, but I don't see a blow out by any means. Would love to see what you predict unfold - but I just don't see it happening realistically. Can't Raback anything though. [Title]

Output: Raback It!


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Interesting that Roundtree had roots in Pahokee. RichRod loved himself some rabbit chasers. Another of the few good thiga RichRod left behind, the unlikely bond between Michigan and Pahokee. [Title]

Output: Pahokee


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Guilty as charged, I'm not too pc [Title]

Output: I actually chuckled to be honest


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Body] A family friend of mine is currently on the team... Don't even think he played hs football but played rugby. He is a big athletic kid and made the team. [Title]

Output: I think they do


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] And they are college kids making fun of a rival who got pasted on national tV. I wouldn't chalk it up to much more than that. [Title]

Output: It's Twitter


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] We lost to a Good team, possibly the best in the country..... Get over it. We will win some games, and we will lose some games. Brady Hoke will get this program where we will compete with Alabama. Right now, they are way ahead of us. [Title]

Output: WE LOST TO A GOOD TEAM


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] I'm as dissapointed as the next one in losing Ty Isaac to USC, but I think you guys are going a little overboard - changing travel plans to Dallas just because of Ty Isaac? You guys are crazy. [Title]

Output: Ty Isaac


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Body] Is going to Kick their ass. Boise is in its first real rebuilding year in a long while. [Title]

Output: MSU


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Body] Spoke with bill, he is my man now. Told me he would take it from here. [Title]

Output: Thanks


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Body] Great to know an IRS agent is a fellow mgoblogger! Thanks all for the advice... Confident that this will get sorted out and rather quickly [Title]

Output: Thanks for the advice


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Body] In the AM. Nothing to hide, just another layer of stress as I'm trying to take my business to the next level. Swear to god, it seems that being self employed just is not worth it these days. [Title]

Output: Hiring a pro


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Body] Not hiding anything, just something I'd rather not deal with! [Title]

Output: Thanks.


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Body] Can you email me? I'd like to pick your brain... Would greatly appreciate it. Kind of late now but will email you in the morning if you provide your email address [Title]

Output: Hey... Rabackomaba@gmail.com


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Body] I think I am a lottery winner...I definitely report all my income, that is for sure. Possibly overstate deductions. Mileage. We shall see. [Title]

Output: Thanks All


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Body] Have been going to Toronto often all my life, and yes, watching College Sports sucks terribly in Canada. Terribly. Add to the fact that my grandmother has limited TV package as her interests are limited to Soaps, Wheel of Fortune, Price is Right and stations in satellite stations in her native language, therefore I am apprehensive to go. It is on AbC, therefore I should be good even I I stay at her house. [Title]

Output: Thank You Everyone


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Body] On so many levels.... Let's just let this be for the history books [Title]

Output: Bad Era


Input: [Date] 2 years 50 weeks ago [Body] Played HS sports with his kid back in the day... Good guy. If I'm not mistaken, he played football at Michigan as well. [Title]

Output: Stejskal


Input: [Date] 3 years 1 week ago [Body] U have to be kidding me? C'mon man!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [Title]

Output: Lack of foresight


Input: [Date] 3 years 1 week ago [Body] Interview and handling by the Coach so far. Instant respect from me. He's making lemons out of lemonade and putting his stamp on the program right now, gaining the respect of his fan base, alumni, the media..... [Title]

Output: Very Impressive


Input: [Date] 3 years 1 week ago [Body] Got it now. Funny [Title]

Output: Hahaha


Input: [Date] 3 years 1 week ago [Body] I listen in the shower ever morning on my iPhone (that is the extent), and I have been a little taken a back by it all. Poor form imo [Title]

Output: Agreed


Input: [Date] 3 years 3 weeks ago [Body] Are an interracial couple and they are having a very tough time with the people there. Not very accepting.... Which is terrible. [Title]

Output: My friends


Input: [Date] 3 years 3 weeks ago [Body] I met Sam Jones at a party in Boston a few weeks back. [Title]

Output: Kudos to You my Friend


Input: [Date] 3 years 3 weeks ago [Body] Have friends in JAX and have been there a lot - if it's ppl you are worried about, JAX may be worse than Ohio. When u get past the weather and beaches, Jacksonville really sucks - my friends, who transplanted from Michigan, said that aside from the other Midwest transplants (of which there are many), the people and attitudes of JAX locals are terrible - typical southern stereotypes. Don't move there expecting amazing ppl. They hate it. [Title]

Output: JAX


Input: [Date] 3 years 3 weeks ago [Body] Do a lot of business in Columbus, therefore I am familiar with it. When you take away the ugly Scarlet and Gray and annoyance of Buckeyes, Columbus is a great town. Aside from Chicago (which really isn't a comp), I would actually have to say that C Bus is the best city in the Midwest (AA is not a comp in my eyes) Great city, lots to do, and excellent infrastructure and employment base. Interesting tidbit - C Bus became so large, and nice, due to the fact that they would force the growing suburbs to become part of the city in order for the burbs to tap into the water system. I bet the City of Deteoit wishes the would've done the same. [Title]

Output: One of the Best in the Midwest


Input: [Date] 3 years 4 weeks ago [Body] This is literally the only way I will ever go to Cedar Point ever again. Waiting 2 hours for a ride, several times a day, is just not worth it. [Title]

Output: Awesome


Input: [Date] 3 years 4 weeks ago [Body] As someone who comes from an ethnic family and knows many foreigners, I love this thread. Dated a Brazilian girl once... We went to home depot one Saturday and she was strutting her garden knowledge... I commented "man, you really have a green thumb"... Only to turn around to see he looking at her thumb inquisitively [Title]

Output: Great Thread


Input: [Date] 3 years 5 weeks ago [Body] I am buying a home with 10 percent down, which with extremely low interest rates will result in me paying less in my mortgage than I would in rent - this includes a small "reserve" for capital mprovements to the house and doesn't take into account living in a nicer place, home ownership, mortgage write off etc. Home ownership is smart if done right [Title]

Output: Home Example is Terrible


Input: [Date] 3 years 5 weeks ago [Body] Use credit cards to build your credit score, not borrow. I screwed myself in college by spending a lot on credit cards that I couldn't pay back - eventually paid back, but after several months of missing payments etc. Bad record stayed on my credit report for 7 years. I now have three credit cards with a total limit of $35k... I charge everything to my cards (to get the cash back rewards) and pay everything off at the end of the month to about $100 on each card, so every month I'm typically using only $300 of my $35k available. My advice - use your cards, a lot. Pay them off almost every month (leaving a small balance helps your credit score and shows that you are able to manage.) Keep your debt to credit ratio low - below 25 percent. That will help. I left college with a 500 credit score, now I am near 800 and get the best rates, offers etc. [Title]

Output: My Advice


Input: [Date] 3 years 6 weeks ago [Body] I'm with the coaching staff on this one - if they think he's good enough to earn and offer and accept his commitment, then he's no different from a 5* decorated CB in my eyes. Especially given the fact that he camped and they accepted his commitment in this near full recruiting class, it says alot. Also, I dont know if this has been touched upon, but I'm pretty certain that Matthews HS in Charlotte is a strong football school that sends multiple D1 players to BCS schools annually. Jamar Adams alma mater? In any case, I think this a great offer and a good segway into building a pipeline into Matthews. [Title]

Output: Welcome to Michigan Channing!


Input: [Date] 3 years 10 weeks ago [Body] Makes me respect soccer [Title]

Output: Pretty Cool


Input: [Date] 3 years 11 weeks ago [Body] As a Toronto transplant living in Detroit, a little part of me dies inside every time I see a Sunbelt team make it far in the NHL playoffs. My rooting interests go 1. Red Wings, 2. Leafs, then the rest of the original 6. The rest of the teams can go stick it [Title]

Output: Agreed


Input: [Date] 3 years 12 weeks ago [Body] It looks like I was wrong and stand corrected - having said that, I still feel that he was set on MSU - if both sides really wanted him to be at UofM, he would be here. [Title]

Output: Well


Input: [Date] 3 years 12 weeks ago [Body] Don't like the fact that he's wearing their colors, but would hate to see the kid suffer because of bureaucracy. I'm sure our staff wanted him and I'm sure we had a small chance, but it seemed that he was set on MSU from the start (of him transferring.) Despite his perceived douchiness on social media, kid seems to be pretty smart and wants to get to the NFL - MSU is a more established pro style offense at this point, and Maxwell is a talented QB (despite the inexperience).....the knew each other from their HS days, so you have to give the kid credit for going with his head. As much as I love Denards 2011 highlights, the jump balls he threw all year don't instill a lot of confidence in a WR trying to get to the next level. The state of transition to pro style offense and lack of relationship with our staff hurt our chances with this kid, and MSU was able to pull him. Lack of scholarships is a dumb excuse. Having said that, excited for he WRs coming in and happy to bank a scholly for a Treadwell etc. [Title]

Output: Good decision by the NCAA and good for him


Input: [Date] 3 years 13 weeks ago [Body] The highlights also indicated that Zack Novak, Stu Douglass, Trey Burke, THJr, and GRIII were also Michigan offer questionable. I'll take Beiliens track record for identifying talent over anything right now [Title]

Output: I'll also be that guy


Input: [Date] 3 years 15 weeks ago [Body] For us [Title]

Output: What a fun sexy time


Input: [Date] 3 years 17 weeks ago [Body] For Petrino's family and her fiancée...sucks that his face is all over the place now. Poor guy [Title]

Output: Gotta feel bad


Input: [Date] 3 years 18 weeks ago [Body] You are as starstruck when you see Lloyd Brady or Mitch McGary Picture Guy as if you were to see someone like Charlie Sheen etc. [Title]

Output: Celebrities


Input: [Date] 3 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Law School I think [Title]

Output: Yeah


Input: [Date] 3 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Went to Michigan actually... Graduated a couple years after me [Title]

Output: Ferentz's Daughter


Input: [Date] 3 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Why and what r u apologizing for? Quit being such a polite southerner, your contributions to this board are great. My advice to you: Follow YOUR heart and mind [Title]

Output: What the Fuck


Input: [Date] 3 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Where the fuck are you buying your gas? I'd be ecstatic if I were buying at $3/Gallon......It's $3/85 MINIMUM here in the D. [Title]

Output: Yeah...


Input: [Date] 3 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Terrance Robinson, Marvin Robinson and Denard are all brothers?? [Title]

Output: Ummmm


Input: [Date] 3 years 21 weeks ago [Body] Seems like a pretty lofty comparison, because when you take out all the not-so great about Iverson's career, they seem like pretty similar players...... But I think it's jumping the gun at this point - Let's see if Burke can sustain his success, because Sophomore slumps are pretty common [Title]

Output: Interesting


Input: [Date] 3 years 21 weeks ago [Body] I can say with certainty that you are my favorite non Michigan poster on this board. Welcome. I dont know what your past is, or history or motives are, but I definitely like your contributions to this blog. Additionally, and I am probably in the minority here, but I love the Alabama Football program. Don't love Saban, but I like 'Bama's history and tradition. Love their uniforms as well. I've spent some time down in New Orleans and have driven through the state of Alabama on many occasions - always make it a point to stop in Tuscaloosa on the way down. Absolutely love the state of Alabama, driving through it is always fun - beautiful state. I actually stopped in Tuscaloosa during the Iron Bowl a few years ago on my way back to Michigan....GameDays don't seem as packed as they do in Ann Arbor, but that may have been because I drove through during the game, not before or after. Keep it coming.....and hopefully we pound you come Labor Day weekend. [Title]

Output: RollDamnTide


Input: [Date] 3 years 21 weeks ago [Body] I thought it said anal zone [Title]

Output: At first glance


Input: [Date] 3 years 21 weeks ago [Body] Based on what I've heard of Urban's past recruiting exploits, I can imagine a situation in which he offers McCray and McCray immediately decommits to play at OSU, thereby creating the image that OSU is winning a recruiting war with Michigan. But that would mean that - A) McCray is kind of a sleaze himself and would go for that kind of thing (WHICH I DO NOT BELIEVE TO BE THE CASE), and B) that Hoke & Co. didn't do enough homework on this kid's desires or else they wouldn't have accepted his commitment given that this could unfold, especially since we have a pretty good # of LB prospects favoring or considering Michigan (WHICH I ALSO DO NOT BELIEVE TO BE THE CASE.) I was always a little leery of accepting a commitment from McCray based on he fact that his father played for the Buckeyes and he has been a fan/around the program his whole life - that is a very difficult bond to break. Think of how engrained Michigan Football is in your life - now multiply that x10 based on the fact that his father played there. Having said that, I will go with my positive gut on this one - While McCray did grow up an OSU fan, he fell in love with what Michigan has to offer and feels that Hoke & Co. offer him the best opportunity to succeed. His father, while a former OSU captain, is a father first and foremost and knows the deal - he needs to steer his kid to the best place for him, and feels that Ann Arbor is that place. It wouldn't be the first time a former player's son went to play for the rival (coughBorenCough) Welcome to the fold McCray - Looking forward to seeing you in Maize and Blue on Saturdays. [Title]

Output: UrbanSleaze


Input: [Date] 3 years 21 weeks ago [Body] Is a joke. He is absolutely biased against Michigan. Pretty sure he is your typical central Ohio redneck who hates Michigan. [Title]

Output: Farrell


Input: [Date] 3 years 22 weeks ago [Body] Seeding in the NCAA tourney is a big deal. [Title]

Output: Yes


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Body] 18 year old kids are allowed to be stupid and immature. Nothing put of the ordinary. Twitter just gives them a voice to be heard, which is an problem. But I actually thought this was kind of dunny [Title]

Output: Ahhh, the Internet


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Body] I cannot see why anyone would want to play for that asshole. I business associate of mine played Football at the University of Cincinnati, initially under Dantonio and them under Brian Kelly. He spoke very highly of Mark Dantonio but couldn't wait to graduate and get the hell away from Kelly. Wished he would have followed Dantonio to MSU (don't know if that was a realistic option for him or not, he just said that.) The point - Brian Kelly is a jerk! [Title]

Output: Brian Kelly


Input: [Date] 3 years 24 weeks ago [Body] The Sparty meme that "Hoke hard sells kids and forces them to commit by threatening to pull their offer" while "Dantonio wants them to be 100 percent sure they want to be a Spartan and does't pressure kids" That's exactly why Hoke is getting recruits over Dantonio! Seriously...while I admire Dantonio's product thus far at MSU, why is it so hard for Sparty fans to realize that the product that Hoke is selling is pretty damn attractive? [Title]

Output: I love


Input: [Date] 3 years 24 weeks ago [Body] That must have been a confusing ass childhood. [Title]

Output: His brother is named Austin too?


Input: [Date] 3 years 24 weeks ago [Body] I live only a few minutes from there and was considering it...never been there, usually stick to the Hideout or Renshaw (or BDubs)...I will try it out. [Title]

Output: Thanks


Input: [Date] 3 years 26 weeks ago [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


Input: [Date] 3 years 26 weeks ago [Body] While it is debateable, Burdbridge has been touted by several outlets (including our own MGoBlog analysts) as the best player in the State. Having said that, I would much rather have our own in state haul than theirs. Additionally, I find it funny on the RCMB (yes, I know..) that they are minimalizing their in state haul this year by saying (yes, this is true) that this was a particularly weak year in the state of Michigan talent wise. Correct me if I'm wrong, but haven't I read exactly the opposite? Isn't this a particularly STRONG year in talent for the State of Michigan (and Ohio as well)? I can recall reading this several places, even prior to the start of the recruiting season...and I can't recall a time when the state of MI having so many players go to top line BCS schools. Am I wrong? [Title]

Output: Not Far-Fetched, But..


Input: [Date] 3 years 26 weeks ago [Body] Terrible thing to happen to a kid, much less a Senior. Quick recovery Draymond. I hate the Spartan Draymond, but the person Draymond seems pretty solid. Nevertheless, never want to see this happen to anyone [Title]

Output: Damn


Input: [Date] 3 years 27 weeks ago [Body] Somebody gave the right to choose where they want to be [Title]

Output: God Forbid


Input: [Date] 3 years 28 weeks ago [Body] Twiiter should be outlawed. Nothing positive. Like giving a curious kid a loaded gun. [Title]

Output: Twitter


Input: [Date] 3 years 29 weeks ago [Body] Grew up in Canada (Toronto) until the age of 12, after which my father picked up the family and moved us to Ann Arbor of all places. Grew up a Baseball (the Blue Jays were going through their hey-day) and Hockey (Toronto is the REAL Hockeytown, don't get it twisted) fan, but football and to a lesser extent Basketball (pre-Raptor era) were somewhat foreign to me. College Sports were an absolute unknown. My first night living in America was spent at Joe Louis watching Michigan beat MSU in the Championship of the GLI. Great experience - it was there that I saw what this whole Michigan thing was about. Then, when football season came around....it was over. My whole family fell in love with Michigan and football was king. Not I can't stand baseball and still follow Hockey a bit, but professional sports are not really my cup of tea. College is where it's at and from there on out I was a Michigan Man. [Title]

Output: It was my assimilation into American Culture


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Body] Let's not get "salty" over MSU winning....it helps the BigTen's image and anyone who watched that game can't deny that Sparty played a great game to claw back into that thing. I don't know if Richt really "lost it" for Georgia...Sparty had tremendous resilience and rightfully won the game. We just need to take care of business tomorrow so the "in-state momentum" stays on our side. [Title]

Output: Great win for MSU


Input: [Date] 3 years 31 weeks ago [Body] I actually really like this - nice concept that could create a pretty cool rivalry between our conferences. I'd like to think that they'll match us up with either USC or Oregon.... I would not like to play Arizona, despite the whole RichRod intrigue. I could see an Arizona/Purdue matchup as interesting...the "Snake Oil" Bowl. [Title]

Output: I like this


Input: [Date] 3 years 32 weeks ago [Body] Maybe restless leg syndrome at worst. He's tapping his toe virgorously. In my opinion, that's all. [Title]

Output: Probably Not


Input: [Date] 3 years 33 weeks ago [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


Input: [Date] 3 years 33 weeks ago [Body] My intention was to give some attention to a guy who I feel is the most underappreciated member of Team 132. The rest was context and a little background. Yeah, he is my favorite player but my hope was that the kid who literally lived out my childhood dream and played a huge role in the revival of Michigan Football would get a little time in the spotlight on this message board. Title was edited to reflect that. [Title]

Output: My Intention Was...


Input: [Date] 3 years 33 weeks ago [Body] I remember 12 months ago after the whole Groban thing happened....I have confirmed accounts of players on the team at the time, and at the event, who thought that whole fiasco was a little weird. [Title]

Output: Players thought it was weird


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] He has made it onto my shit list in recent years, so this helps him in my eyes (not that he cares, but anyway).....classy move by Braylon and one that should be lauded. College is not cheap and $1MM is truly putting your money where your mouth is! Hopefully Braylon can mature - that is his true achilles heal, maturity. This "second most hated man in Cleveland" thing is really dumb. Grow up man, you just proved that you have what it takes to be a star, on and off the field - let your actions do the talking, not your mouth! [Title]

Output: Great Move by Braylon


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] I think that this is a great hire for Texas A&M and a great move for Kevin Sumlin. While the SEC West is a frickin' gauntlet, they will definitely be able to recruit well in Texas - While I don't see them taking it to UT anytime soon, they definitely raised their profile with the SEC move. He has a track record and I think he'll do well with the x's and o's portion [Title]

Output: Great Hire


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] Brandon Minor was recently arrested on drug charges so shouldn't really throw stones [Title]

Output: Unfortunately


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] I have done the Road Trip to New Orleans many times from Detroit and as recently as 12 months ago. It is a great trip and you get to see some cool places that you may not otherwise get to see (parts of MS/AR.) The drive is approximately 16-18 hours depending on stops and can be done in one day, but one must leave very early in the AM and arrive late at night to do that. I recommend stopping in Nashville/Memphis for the night and enjoying some good BBQ. The drive is nice, especially throughout Alabama and Tennessee. I always make it a point to stop in Tuscaloosa and check out their campus/stadium as well (I drove back to Detroit on the Iron Bowl Saturday a few years back which was pretty cool.) Also, as far as cost savings go - gas is always significantly less expensive the more south you go - very inexpensive in TN, MS, and LA so factor that into your costs as well. Safe travels! [Title]

Output: Road Trip to NOLA


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] To NOLA is fun...I've done it several times. Plane Tix to the Big Easy are always a bit more expensive than the usual destinations...I rarely see Detroit to NOLA directs. It's a 16-18 hour drive depending on stops etc. I've done it in one day, but would have to leave early (like 3 or 4 AM) and will still get there late night NOLA time. If $$$ is not an issue and you have time constraints, definitely fly. If you dont mind time and have a second to spend in NOLA, do the drive - you'll get to see some parts of the old south that you generally wouldn't get to see. I always stop in Tuscaloosa every time I go. [Title]

Output: Road Trip


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] With this Msu stuff?? They beat us 4 in a row [Title]

Output: Can we stop


Input: [Date] 3 years 36 weeks ago [Body] BEAT OHIO [Title]

Output: BEAT OHIO


Input: [Date] 3 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Michigan State is 1B to OSU's 1A of our biggest rivals. There's no way around it. Yes, the OSU game annually is huge and our biggest of the year - can't stand their fans and love driving through Ohio rocking Michigan shit. But anyone who say's that we don't care about MSU, they only care about us etc. doesn't really know what they are talking about. MSU is our rival. Bottom line. MSU is one of our biggest rivals. While we have owned them in Football historically and even in the not so distant past, this game is still big to the players and the program. Add to the fact that most of the Michigan based students and Alumni (which is a good portion of our base) live and work with MSU Alums, this game is huge and IS indeed a true rivalry. I would care a great deal and no TRUE Michigan football fan would say otherwise. That game is huge. [Title]

Output: I would care a great deal


Input: [Date] 3 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Negril, Jamaica..... There are places there to watch [Title]

Output: I will be there too


Input: [Date] 3 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Of games to be played... We will move up 3 spots if we take care of business [Title]

Output: Two More Weeks


Input: [Date] 3 years 36 weeks ago [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


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

Output: Auto type


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Body] You cared enough to waste your time to comment on a post about it. I personally don't care about it any more than a typical "human compassion" aspect, however I didn't feel the need to waste my time to post this. There are plenty posts daily that I'm sure you don't care about, yet you felt the need to comment on this one "because you don't care" So, obviously you do care [Title]

Output: The point is..


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Body] Enough to be a d bag about it! [Title]

Output: You obviously care


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Body] I made my previous comment prior to actually reading the Grand Jury report - truthfully I was too scared to actually read it. After reading it, it hurts me to say JoePa is should be held partly responsible. Sickening [Title]

Output: Holy Shit is Right


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Body] Too loud bc we r not in it [Title]

Output: I wouldnt Lol


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Body] I personally feel bad for JoePa.... Should have retired years ago. There is no way that he ends his career on a high note after this, regardless of whether or not he "did the right thing" or not. Secondly- Penn State Football has some serious image problems right now. Their athletic department makes Bill Martin's tenure look like a well oiled machine. I cannot see how any recruit would want to go okay for a coach who is 2 feet from an old folks home. Yeah, seeing him wave his cane at the pep rallies is cute and heartwarming, but it is so ridiculous..... The fact that the AD doesnt have a coach in waiting or succession plan is absurd to me. Add in a sexual misconduct scandal, with young boys no less..... It looks like its gonna be a rough road for Penn State football. Makes the days of RichRod and stretch gate look like paradise. [Title]

Output: PSU has serious Problems


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] I hope these quotes were taken out of context....either that, or Kirk needs to lighten up a little bit. I understand that we are all very passionate about our respective teams/universities, and for Kirk Cousin's it is even more so because he's right in the middle of it, but c'mon man...........when all is said and done, it's just a football game that is being played saturday. Win or Lose, there are much more important things in life to get your panties all tangled up about. We also have to remember that he is still a college kid too, and despite his buttoned up and cerebral attitude, he is still young. With that the case, I wouldn't base my "respect" of Kirk Cousins on his views/feelings of the Michigan/MSU rivalry - Everything I've read about him is that he is an exceptional kid and one that we should praise. I would say absolutely that I respect him and would love to have a kid like that as part of our University. Having said that, if these quotes aren't taken out of context and if he does have strong feelings towards those who cheer for UofM, he needs to chill, relax and realize that it's all in good fun and just a game. Nothing personal. [Title]

Output: Taken out of Context?


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] An MLS team would not last in Detroit.....the first few games/season would be fun, but once it lost it's lustre, the team would be dead. Detroit's sporting events plate is full enough with the Red Wings, Tigers, Lions, Pistons, Michigan & MSU...there really is not enough wealth or interest to go around. Additionally, I do not believe the interest in soccer in Southeastern Michigan is strong. Sure, Blackfinn was packed for USA-England, but the every four year world cup craze would never last on an annual basis here. When you take out the soccer playing kids attending the MLS game with their Parks & Rec team, the rare adult soccer enthusiast, and the small percentage of international people here, you don't have much left - Detroit is a blue collar/meat & potatoes town, and soccer is decidedly not that. I personally think an MLS team would fail in Detroit - I'd keep the Silverdome Soccer events at a once every year thing. [Title]

Output: An MLS team would not work in Detroit


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] While I think its certainly odd for Izzo to donate to the school' most profitable athletic program over other (in my mind) more deserving ventures, I can't and will not criticize a man for doing what he wants with his money. There are much worse things that Izzo can do with $1mm and by all intents and purposes Izzo has shown to be a generally classy guy over the past. Hvaing said that, this is merely a PR/Marketing ploy to garner additional donations to the athletic department. The timing of it (during Michigan week and after Dantonio's "Spartan for Life" contract) and the way it was announced screams "hey MSU alumni, write some checks baby!" Nothing wrong with that.....I'm sure Dave Brandon is well aware of similar ways to raise money for our AD. I don't think this makes Izzo "an unbelievable human being" (as I read on an msu blog), however I wouldn't necessarily hate the player.... [Title]

Output: It is just PR Marketing at its Fullest


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Body] I like them - there's no doubt about that. But I'm not sure I like them as an "Every Saturday" thing...perhaps keep them in the closet and only bring them out for certain occasions, such as night games etc. It's one of those things like "Why mess with a good thing?".....and if there's one thing in College Football that is a good thing, it's the Michigan Football helmets. I say keep them in the closet for special occasions..like 3 to 4 times a year, not every game. [Title]

Output: I'm on the fence


Input: [Date] 3 years 47 weeks ago [Body] Calling Denard "biggest dissapointment" is right up there with predicting the deceased ND recruit a "freshman to watch" a few years back. Its obvious the analysts did not watch the game and merely looked at the statline and box score. Did he comparare to last years #'s? No, but that is what we wanted. He got it done when he needed to, didn't make mistakes, managed the game and didn't get injured. [Title]

Output: pointless writing


Input: [Date] 3 years 48 weeks ago [Body] A lot can happen between now and Saturday. I am very confident, given what I was told and the source, that this will be the case. I have never been on the sidelines and don't know if I had the "pull" to accomplish this, and wouldn't feel comfortable asking. I would give my left nut to have this happen though. I am, however, a proud owner of an M practice jersey... On a side note, I am in PA traveling back to Michigan and I just stopped at a gas station with full service...people pump your gas.....seriously? [Title]

Output: I'd Raback it, but..


Input: [Date] 3 years 48 weeks ago [Body] I was told that Will Heininger has earned a starting spot on the line next to RVB and Martin. Roh is rush end/lb. Credible sources, not final or in stone. [Title]

Output: Heininger


Input: [Date] 3 years 51 weeks ago [Body] It's been a while since the last time I posted - Not sure what "Moderate" means...meant to upvote you, that was funny. [Title]

Output: Sorry..


Input: [Date] 4 years 1 week ago [Body] I have heard from credible sources (don't ask, just trust) the reason for Kellen Jones' absense from the roster. I heard about this a week ago after the rumors came out (which I heard there were rumors, but didn't know about what.) Kellen Jones' absense from UofM is not because of something he did, however it is being kept private for personal reasons. I was asked to not say anything about it, so I can't really elaborate any further. Just wanted to make sure we understood that Kellen didn't do anything wrong and is absent from UofM for reasons beyond his control. Nothing criminal in nature as the rumours (which I just heard) suggest. [Title]

Output: Kellen Jones


Input: [Date] 4 years 4 weeks ago [Body] I don't have any inside info, but I say he's Blue (just a gut feeling.) Megan Fox is gonna have a great night! [Title]

Output: Don't have any inside info


Input: [Date] 4 years 5 weeks ago [Body] Honestly, I loved watching those "To Catch a Predator" Shows...always found them very entertaining to watch......sometimes a small part of me felt sorry for the guys as I watched them at the moment they realized their lives were ending...but then I realized what they were there for, and all the sympathy left. Hilarious about Chris Hansen too....21 years younger than him. [Title]

Output: That Sucks!


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Body] I would look into Hazel Park and Inkster as well. Strong school systems, great neighborhoods and a good "bang for your buck" when it comes to homes. [Title]

Output: Hazel Park or Inkster


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Body] very beautiful. Very safe and a lot to do - near all Oakland County amenities and Detroit. But..... There are some very pretentious people in Birmingham. If you're the "down to earth" type, I would stay away. You school age kids will thank you....I have spoken with many people/friends who have went to and graduated from Birmingham Public Schools, and they absolutely would not recommend sending your kids there due to the snobbish factor involved. Troy and Royal Oak are great substitutes for Birmingham. I live recently moved to Troy from Royal Oak and love both places a great deal. [Title]

Output: Birmingham is Great..but


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Body] Does not have an excellent school system, actually quite the opposite. I would stay away, especially from the south side of Ferndale (the part near 8 Mile.) Some of those neighborhoods aren't nice (not too bad, but I wouldn't want to OWN a home there) Ferndale's a nice place to go for a walk, party, have a drink and go to dinner, but living there isn't great if you have young kids to raise and depend on the public schools. Having said that, if you ffind yourself an opportunity to live in Pleasant Ridge, then take it! [Title]

Output: Ferndale


Input: [Date] 4 years 26 weeks ago [Body] Born and raised in Toronto (Scarborough) till I was 12....then moved stateside and grew up in Michigan. Mother is a native Michigander so I've always bled maize and blue and cheered for the Wings (even over the Leafs when I lived in Toronto.) The only sports team that captures my heart like Michigan does are the Toronto Blue Jays....I was in the prime of my childhood when the Jays pulled back2back rings and Joe Carter nailed one out of the park at the Skydome (it will always be the skydome to me) Still get out to see my family a few times a year...they live in Scarborough (kennedy and eglinton) and markham. [Title]

Output: Dual Citizen Here


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Body] Life's been busy man...haven't found much time to post. Additionally, and not to trying to be a dick (you not included), but I've found that the quality of posting on this blog has fallen severely....I still read religiously, just don't feel the need to post unless I have something significant to add. Hopefully things change RE: quality once we start winning. [Title]

Output: Life


Input: [Date] 4 years 47 weeks ago [Body] Tickets to the Michigan - ND game next weekend. Doesn't matter where they are, I just want two anywhere in the stadium. email me at rabackomaba@gmail.com if you have access...will pay a fair price and live in the Detroit area, so if you're in the area pickup won't be a problem. Thanks. [Title]

Output: I need Two


Input: [Date] 4 years 49 weeks ago [Body] Actually I heard he was switching to QBFORCE this year [Title]

Output: QBFORCE


Input: [Date] 4 years 49 weeks ago [Body] This thread was a huge cock tease for me. I was hoping that practice jerseys were finally being marketed for sale. I want more than anything to be able to wear a white and blue M practice jersey (w the adidas stripes down the side), I think they are awesome. Don't want them as game jerseys, but they would be a great addition to the fan collection. I was able to obtain (through confidential sources) a blue authentic used practice jersey a few weeks ago, however since its an actual practice jersey it is not wearable (its j olesnavegas old jersey) and is extremely tight....its interesting to see how the actual field jerseys fit differently as they make the very tight, but stretchy and bendable so they can fit over pads and maintain durability. Not the coolest thing to wear out in public as they make you look like a doofus. Adidas needs to market practice jerseys to the public asap. [Title]

Output: Practice Jerseys


Input: [Date] 4 years 49 weeks ago [Body] Say what you want about the attrition that we've experienced, but if this were happening at Michigan this fall, the article would be titled: "Cocky Ass Freshmen try to get slick and get kicked off the team" [Title]

Output: Cocky Ass Freshmen get slick and get Kicked off the Team


Input: [Date] 4 years 50 weeks ago [Body] Can't eait until the season starts [Title]

Output: ahhhh


Input: [Date] 4 years 50 weeks ago [Body] I'd like to trust the hot chick because I believe everything hot chicks say, I'll go with Sam Webb on this one. Thanks. [Title]

Output: Although


Input: [Date] 4 years 50 weeks ago [Body] Can we quit being such a bunch of fucking pussies please? This stuff puts a chip on your shoulder.... [Title]

Output: OK


Input: [Date] 4 years 50 weeks ago [Body] I still can't believe that Troy Woolfolk suffered a season ending injury. Last week, when JT Turner transferred, I thought to myself - "Well, that sucks, but he wasn't ready to play anyway. It's bad news and makes negative headlines, but it won't hurt us in the short run and maybe not even in the long run. As long as we have Woolfolk and JT Floyd, we're set. The only way Turner's departure could hurt us is if one of those guys, specifically Woolfolk, got injured. AND THAT CAN'T HAPPEN BECAUSE WE'VE HAD OUR LIONS SHARE OF BAD LUCK/NEWS IN THE PAST FEW YEARS AND THE UNIVERSE JUST DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY" Wow. Just wow. One thing after another. Wow. [Title]

Output: Man, I can't believe this


Input: [Date] 4 years 50 weeks ago [Body] That is pretty fucking sad to read. [Title]

Output: wow


Input: [Date] 4 years 50 weeks ago [Body] This is absurd. Rodriguez is running all the talent out of the program....was Tea supposed to contribute this season? Our line depth is definitely gonna take a hit this season. [Title]

Output: Yet Another Transfer


Input: [Date] 4 years 51 weeks ago [Body] I just realized a thread from a few months ago showing a photo of him and his M tattoo....if he is transferring, it better be to Missouri or Maryland [Title]

Output: M Tattoo


Input: [Date] 4 years 51 weeks ago [Body] Fuck...can I start hearing some good news? [Title]

Output: Fuck


Input: [Date] 4 years 51 weeks ago [Body] I would prefer a Home/Home with Bama (or at least maybe a neutral site trade off, say one game in Detroit/Chicago and one in Atlanta/NO), but this is definitely awesome. [Title]

Output: Awesome


Input: [Date] 4 years 52 weeks ago [Body] Gardner and Pryor are very similar in their stature and skill set. While Gardner wasn't the 1# recruit overall, he was a pretty highly ranked recruit. Any comparisons between the two are because they play in the same conference, for rival schools, and have similar skill sets. Let's not fool ourselves - we would've loved to have pryor in 08 and still. Is he a douchebag? Well, unless any of you know him personally, then you really can't comment. Is he dumb? I'm leaning toward yes- but there are many, many dumb people in the world, many who have and do wear the winged helmet. Pryor won a rose bowl and b10 championship as a soph. He didn't do it by himself, but still a feat-if Gardner manages the same thing his sophomore year, I will be ecstatic- and I'm willing to bet that gardner would do it with a pretty decent team around him too, Dumb thread-I hate pryor like the rest of you, but that's bc he is a buckeye. He's been a pretty decent qb imo [Title]

Output: This is a dumb thread


Input: [Date] 5 years 2 days ago [Body] In reading the Twitter thread below, I happened to stumble upon Angelique Chengelis' twitter account, which links to Troy Woolfolk's twitter account, which is private, but say's: A story was written about me putting Tate in negative aspect. This was phrased wrongly & is not the truth. (more) [Title]

Output: Troy Woolfolk Response on Twitter


Input: [Date] 5 years 2 days ago [Body] ...suck. [Title]

Output: Well, doesn't that


Input: [Date] 5 years 6 days ago [Body] This is the part of the movie where Eye of the Tiger is playing in the background.. [Title]

Output: Eye of Tiger


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 4 hours ago [Title] Good luck Max. I hope he does [Body]

Output: Good luck Max. I hope he does well, but when he plays Michigan, I hope he plays relatively poorly. He's played for us for 4 years and did his time. Thanks Max.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Thank you so much for your [Body]

Output: Thank you so much for your service. And thank your brothers for their service. Thanks for sharing the article with us. It helps give me a small, small taste of what it was like for you and others who fight for us. Have a great Memorial Day and I hope things keep going well for you and your brothers in life after Afghanistan.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 3 days ago [Title] At Sapori Trattoria, an [Body]

Output: At Sapori Trattoria, an Italian restaurant in Lakeview Chicago. It's a delicious place. Was on a date and convinced my date to watch the comeback at the little bar there. Bartender was a Kansas fan. I remember telling him I was skeptical we could come back down 10, but he said he wasn't confident with any Kansas lead. He was right. I watched overtime on the screen over my dates shoulder. It was a wonderful night.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Or maybe he decided the sure [Body]

Output: Or maybe he decided the sure thing was better than holding a spot open for Brown. There's a difference between recruiting Brown, a theoretical one and done, and passing on talented players at the risk of coming up empty with Brown. If they locked Brown down earlier, he would have taken the spot. Just because a player is a 5 star talent-aka one and done-doesn't mean you pass on other possibilities out there. He recruited both Brown and Wagner with hopes of getting or or both, depending on how the situation plays out. We have one, Wagner. Beilein went outside his typecast mold by recruiting Brown, but made a judgment call to take Wagner. Probably for good reason.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 6 days ago [Title] When you're rookie of the [Body]

Output: When you're rookie of the year and then follow that up with two back to back all star seasons, with one season being an MVP season, one can see how he could be arrogant. But I guess his humility, combined with his trying childhood home environment make him an easy target for fan ridicule. Sorry his knees aren't holding up. I'm sure he loves the fact that his knees can't hold up in the last couple seasons.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 4 hours ago [Title] Thank you Brady Hoke. Your [Body]

Output: Thank you Brady Hoke. Your commitment and dedication to the University and the players has been unparalleled. I thank you for your time and shouldering the burden of leading this Team for the last four years. Lord knows it was not easy. I wish you the best going forward. Good luck with all your endeavors.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 2 days ago [Title] It was a bad joke. [Body]

Output: It was a bad joke.


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 9 hours ago [Title] Great story. Thanks for [Body]

Output: Great story. Thanks for sharing. Rooting for him even more.


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 9 hours ago [Title] WOOHOO! [Body]

Output: Congrats for Glenn. Great news! Hope he kicks ass, has a fun time, and makes Michigan proud.


Input: [Date] 1 year 1 day ago [Title] It will be interesting to see [Body]

Output: It will be interesting to see if Michigan coaches use Bunting this year as a purely pass catching TE. At 6'7, it would seem he might be useful on third downs. Given his experience at WR, Michigan could flank him out and use him as a big target. Then again, we have a lot more pass catching options than before. Then again, he is 6'7.


Input: [Date] 1 year 1 week ago [Title] Couple things [Body]

Output: Does he know that Thomas Gordon was Michigan's other starting safety last season (or at least started most of the games)? Also, he conveniently forgets that Wilson was dropped in and out of the S lineup just as much as any of the other starters at S. That being said, I think we can be excited about Wilson too. He has improved each year and hopefully will put together an impressive season as an upperclassman. Also, I am not fully buying the Lewis supplanting Countess hype until we see more from Lewis in fall. Both Taylor and Countess have really good speed and, although smaller, are impressive athletes. I am slightly confused as to questioning their athleticism. Any attacks over the top had to do more with them getting beat on WR routes or moves, play calls, or just height issues rather than just any old WR with decent speed blowing right past them. Additionally, Countess rarely got beat during the season. It wasn't until Locket served him (and the other corners) up on a platter in the bowl game that we could say someone was blowing past Countess. Okay article and Nick generally does a solid job, but seems more like off-season speculation than anything particularly insightful.


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Title] Gotcha. Yeah Randle is a [Body]

Output: Gotcha. Yeah Randle is a ridiculous player and athletic specimen. He was definitely bulling his way right to the basket. Going right through GRIII or around any of our bigger players we tried to match up with him.


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Title] Agree with mostly everything [Body]

Output: Agree with mostly everything you said, but in regards to the UK game, so much of being bullied by them was an inability to keep their perimeter players in front of us on the defensive end. When UK's perimeter players blew past our defenders that requires Morgan or someone else to come over and defend. That allowed several UK forwards to have wide open dunk or put back attempts as the person guarding them was forced to rotate. It was a problem all year long. Hopefully defensive improvements from Caris, Irvin, and Walton on the perimeter will help keep more of the opposing team's perimeter players in front of them. That would help mitigate the defensive drop-off at the position. However, as you are apt to point out, Morgan was running the defense from his position, which Donnal will probably not be able to do this year. Might make it tougher for Caris, Irvin, and Walton to handle switches and the like. I guess we will see how it plays out. Morgan is a major loss. Hopefully Donnal can fill the void.


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Title] Although, to be fair, doesn't [Body]

Output: Although, to be fair, doesn't ESPN have the most accurate rankings and evaluations for basketball?


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Title] You can tell Jake Ryan has [Body]

Output: You can tell Jake Ryan has spent a lot of time under Hoke's tutelage.


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Title] No problem amigo. Good luck [Body]

Output: No problem amigo. Good luck with the transition. I hope it goes well and you get to do some cool stuff.


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Title] Sorry, figured I would change [Body]

Output: Sorry, figured I would change it myself. Didn't think you would be on the mistake so quickly. And I concur. It would be cool to be able to keep tabs on fellow Michigan alums and what they are doing in the Metro Detroit area. Hopefully, it is something we will continue to see grow.


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Title] Oops. Forgot to make the link [Body]

Output: Oops. Forgot to make the link accessible. Try this: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/ci.indetroitlsaisonthemap_ci.detail


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Title] Tried that. Doesn't work. [Body]

Output: Tried that. Doesn't work.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] Functionally, I think Isaac [Body]

Output: Functionally, I think Isaac is a 2014 recruit at this point if he gets the RS. Nonetheless, probably means we are only taking 1 RB in this class, which is fine.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] Irving? I believe he is [Body]

Output: Irving? I believe he is already on the Cavs.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] As the other posters said, we [Body]

Output: As the other posters said, we have a better chance with Roseboro. Additionally, the coaches had Roseboro ticketed as a SDE from the get go but expected Cornell to be a WDE. Once Cornell started growing into more of a SDE, maybe that changed the coaches perspective on Cornell and his abilities. It's better to focus on a guy we have a chance with versus a guy who doesn't seem to interested anymore. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe Roseboro plays FB/RB on his team too which would indicate he has decent athleticism and mobility. Plus, I am sure much of Roseboro's weight isn't good weight and he will shed plenty of pounds when he enters a college strengthening and conditioning program.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] Michigan's depth chart, when [Body]

Output: Michigan's depth chart, when Weber would step on campus, will (most likely) read: Junior: Green, Smith, Johnson Sophomore: Isaac and Douglas That's 5 RB's with no seniors. Granted, Michigan will probably only be taking one RB in this class whereas MSU seems to be taking two and MSU has several other RB's on it's roster too, so the numbers look relatively even. I would just hesitate to say that this development is what puts us over the top in winning the recruiting battle for Weber. It will most certainly help and might help lessen MSU's focus on Weber, but how Michigan continues to rebuild its relationship with Weber will be more important.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] I wouldn't say that's the [Body]

Output: I wouldn't say that's the most likely scenario. MSU landing Scott probably does help Michigan, but I think Michigan continuing to develop a relationship with Weber is more important. I think the effect of a school landing another recruit at the same position is overstated, depending on what the depth chart looks like and depending on whether the recruit has specifically expressed a desire to be the only recruit in his class. If we end up landing Weber, this is probably only a minor reason it happens. If Weber is feeling MSU, I wouldn't put it past him to commit there even though MSU already landed Scott.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] Shitty recruiting? [Body]

Output: Have you been following Hoke's recruiting? Patience. Hoke's first full recruiting class is just hitting maturation. We should see that bounce back year you are referring to.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] Slight correction: Devin [Body]

Output: Slight correction: Devin would have been a RS FR in 2011. Regardless, we played really well that year as you are correct to point out.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] As others have mentioned, it [Body]

Output: As others have mentioned, it seemed like we were losing a lot of ground on most of our QB recruits. There seemed to be a lot of general interest in the 2015 class but no one seemed like they wanted to jump on board. Do you think patience and some more targetted interest at some of the remaining targets would have led to success with another recruit? The DeWeaver offer is the one that seems too soon. He seems like he has a lot of potential but with a prospect that seems to still be developing, it would seem prudent to see how he continues to develop. Maybe the situation resembles Beilein with recruits where the coaches are looking at kids who are still developing and trying to project talent and physical skills a couple years down the road. Obviously basketball recruiting is very different. Magnus, has there been any word on whether the coaches have stopped recruiting other 2016 QB's? All the general recruiting evaluations seem to keep mentioning Costello, Henry, and a few others. Does the strategy seem lock DeWeaver down early so we have a QB in the 2016 class and then swing for the fences with a higher rated prospect who could come in and not need to RS? Then we could RS DeWeaver and give him more time to develop. Just a thought.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] Seth, so sorry to hear this. [Body]

Output: Seth, so sorry to hear this. You and your family have my thoughts and condolences.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] Additionally [Body]

Output: He also struggled a lot in pass coverage, particularly covering TE's. I cannot remember where I was reading it, but someone in the Michigan blogosphere was writing about how offenses learned to take advantage of Ross' aggressiveness. Building on his experience from last season, hopefully he can make fewer mistakes, make a few more big plays, and continue making the necessary and boring plays that he does.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] Everybody. But seriously, [Body]

Output: Everybody. But seriously, probably Henry, Lewis, Wilson, Magnuson, and Glasgow. Any of Ross, RJS, or Bolden could too. It will be interesting to see how Pipkins, Darboh, and Butt come back from injury. With the 2012 recruiting class finally becoming upperclassmen, we could see a lot. Going to be interesting.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 10 hours ago [Title] Phyllis [Body]

Output: Come at me Coturd! Ain't nobody going to take on the SEC!


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Its not even fan overreation [Body]

Output: Its not even fan overreation any more. I cant even count on my fingers anymore how many open recievers there are and we just cant get them the ball. Gardner 2 years ago is light years ahead of what we see now.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] Show of force [Body]

Output: As a current Marine who has seen these vehicles in action, I'm positive they will not be used in the same capacity as in Iraq or Afghanistan. Most likely, they will be used a s show of force to break up any riots that could break and keep people in check, much like mounted police officers. If you havent been around the military, these vehicles are absoultely massive in comparision to civilian vehicles and only a couple could easily disaude a riot. With the draw down in the military look to see more MRAPs within the United States as a large surplus of vehicles were created due to government contracting. Also, look to see more MATVs across America as well, they serve the same purpose but looks like a SUV version. Its higher off the group and imo would be a better tool for a show of force given its more compact size (relative) and manueverability.


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Title] Too painful to watch...I feel [Body]

Output: Too painful to watch...I feel like Ive seen this story every time Michigan plays a team with a pulse on the road. A higher seating in the tourney might benefit this team because they sure do struggle playing the favorite role. At least in the tourney everyone routes for the underdog.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Happy 237th [Body]

Output: Current 3d Battalion, 7th Marines in 29 Palms. Living the dream despite that 29 heat. Semper Fi.


Input: [Date] 3 years 45 weeks ago [Title] LOL [Body]

Output: I like how he states that Rutgers will win more if they join the Big Ten. Cause I mean you know the Big East...and they win so much. Being from New Jersey I can tell you that 1) No one cares about Rutgers athletics at all and 2) No one even wants to go to Rutgers if they can avoid it.


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Title] Hmmm... [Body]

Output: I'm fairly confident that Utah State would wish that was the case, seeing Auburn tacked on a good 45 yards from their onsides recovery.


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Title] The fact that all these [Body]

Output: The fact that all these allegations/findings already happened within a probation cycle (5 years from the basketball violations) Id be willing to bet they will get alot more than just another 5 year probation. Id say 7-8 years probation, vacated last years wins/bowl, 2 year post season ban, 25 scholorships over 5 years


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Another way you can look at [Body]

Output: Another way you can look at it is see how close to 3-9 we were this year. 3OT win to Ill, last min (literally) wins to Ind and ND and a 5 point eek to UMASS. Not saying that all of these could have/should have been losses, but it brings a different perspective as to how 'close to the top' we are with how 'very close to the bottom' we are.


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Title] In all honesty [Body]

Output: What gives people the perception that our defense will even be good next year? Our defense will still be 'young' and vast improvement is far from garrentee. In addition, whats to say that the defense even has the potential to great? There are little to no signs of it right now, just look at JT Floyd he is a RS soph this year and did pretty poorly. Whats to say the whole secondary next year wont look the same? Going from 100+ ranked D to 70s isnt going to win us 10 games let alone 8.


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Title] the first and second pic [Body]

Output: the first and second pic looks alot brighter, probably just the angle though


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Title] its not the fact that we lost [Body]

Output: its not the fact that we lost to those team but more the fact that we were totally outmatched in all 5 of our losses without a resonable shot at winning them.


Input: [Date] 4 years 35 weeks ago [Title] If you were correct in your [Body]

Output: If you were correct in your logic Mouton would be a very high draft pick


Input: [Date] 4 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Intersting stuff especially [Body]

Output: Intersting stuff especially cause of the somewhat conflicting nature of your poll. There are still a majority that say RR has not shown enough improvement in his tenure which goes against the idea of retaining him because of 'progress'.


Input: [Date] 4 years 35 weeks ago [Title] JH vs. RR [Body]

Output: I am a RR supporter through and through, at least for him to get a chance to play HIS team with mostly upper classmen, even though the D will still be young. I was in the RR camp until UM lost soundly to every decent team. What I think the main issue here between JH and RR is if RR gets that 4th year, will we compete for titles? Probably not. Then RR is probably gone and so is JH at that point in time.


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

Output: Either you have it or you dont...1/2 of blog posters have it the other 1/2 dont


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

Output: Dont know much about ratings, but are other stations like ABC and NBC booked for Conference Championship week and we somehow get stuck with FOX?


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

Output: Well if academics was your number one priority for college, I would hope you wouldn't choose Clemson or Miami (FL) over Michigan.... Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Title] I know Wisc just killed [Body]

Output: I know Wisc just killed Indiana, but Purdue did hang with them for 3 quarters and lead at half. Dont think any Vegas insider would make this point spread much higher, due to the inconsistencies of Wisc. And of Michigan for that matter....


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Courtney Avery was ranked the [Body]

Output: Courtney Avery was ranked the #94th best CB in the class according to ESPN. Hardly well-regarded...


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Does this move also put the [Body]

Output: Does this move also put the WAC into the FCS?


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Byron Moore Jr. [Body]

Output: Anyone hear any updates on Byron Moore? There was an article about him couple months ago, seems like he could potentially be the biggest contributer right away for the defense.


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Sammy Watkins [Body]

Output: Looking at ESPN's recruiting class rankings, Clemson already has 2 WR commits (Charone Peake and Martavis Bryant) who are ranked higher than Sammy Watkins. Pending a Dallas Crawford commitment how is UM not in the lead for Watkins as well? From a pure PT standpoint, doesn't Watkins have a much better chance at being an every down receiver, being the highest ranked receiver on UM, rather than being the 3rd best at Clemson?


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 1 day ago [Body] The spectacle of sports journalists sneering at the lowly people who *gasp* actually play the sports they cover and *shock* may not be as pure as the driven snow, which the journalists themselves assuredly are. Who gives a crap about the HOF. [Title]

Output: Never gets old


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Body] The "no politics" rule of mgoblog is frankly silly (and in any case it really just means " no politics that steps outside of our comfortable space"). [Title]

Output: I think this conversation is great


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Body] A relevant detail: Kipnis got into trouble for writing an article which was essentially: male professors used to sleep with female graduate students all the time, what's the big deal? The big deal, of course, is that this was part and parcel of a system where 90%-plus of the top jobs went to men. I've worked on college campuses for not-quite-20 years. I can just about see where Chris Rock's coming from but to be honest I think the issue he identifies (people not wanting to be offended) is a far smaller one than the general reluctance of people to think outside of a pretty narrow neo-liberal worldview. More often, complaints about "political correctness" continue to be a convenient way for the old guard to defend their positions of privilege. [Title]

Output: Prediction: this will not end well


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Plenty of other countries/sports have figured this out with pre-professional contracts, apprenticeships etc. The main problem in the US is that there's no incentive for colleges or the NCAA to actually offer terms that are advantageous to the kids and their families. [Title]

Output: Exactly


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I didn't stick around for long enough yesterday to respond to this. I'm sorry if my original comment was overly aggressive, but look: if two of Irvin's shots had rimmed out, you would not now be writing an article saying "Zak Irvin's mid-range jumpers are just as likely to go in as early-in-the-shot-clock heaves, so we may as well bomb away". 8/19 is also a very small sample from which to draw any firm conclusions. Again, if two of those shots rim out he's suddenly under 33%, Compare and contrast the treatment of Irvin here ("what a player") with Bielfeldt and his equally tiny sample of three pointers ("very unlikely to continue"). Basically, this "throwing numbers around" approach to sports writing is easy, which is why the hacks do it. I generally find mgoblog to be better than that, which is why I read and (very occasionally) post. [Title]

Output: Sounds defensive


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Come on. This is a meaningless sample. [Title]

Output: 5 of 8


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 8 hours ago [Body] "Tuition should be lower" - sure, and then you lose all your best faculty to competitor X because you have to stiff them with 1% 5 years in a row. "Reduce unnecessary costs" - why does everyone always assume there's a ton of unnecessary cost to cut? Hint - there isn't. The top 5 public universities already spend ~1/3 per bachelor's degree compared the Ivy League. You're cutting bone at this point. "Meetings should be more open" - until you go to the first two meetings and realize there's a reason you don't let the voting majority run your state's flagship research institution. On the plus side, the guy seems nice enough. I doubt he could do any serious damage. [Title]

Output: Sigh


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Body] I don't think the US really changed their game plan - I just think they didn't pass the ball well. Giving away possession was more caused by misplaced passing and general lack of vision than by going into some kind of conservative mode, from what I saw. [Title]

Output: Not sure about the game plan


Input: [Date] 1 year 5 weeks ago [Body] were bad in possession, but compensated for it by doing a lot of running around. Frustrating to watch, and spells trouble for the US in the next two games. I also thought Jones left the boot in - fair enough he'd just been clattered from behind, but still a stupid thing to do. [Title]

Output: I thought both teams


Input: [Date] 1 year 14 weeks ago [Body] Come on. [Title]

Output: It's a college actually


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Body] the out of bounds with Stauskas at the end I would have throttled my cat. [Title]

Output: If they had overturned


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Body] for an answer, unfortunately, but I'll point out that the athletes are in fact working to pay for their education (unless I'm mistaken and their scholarships aren't dependent on continued participation in their sport). The argument, to me, is whether it's OK for colleges and the NCAA to agree on the limits on pay in this particular arena. I suspect that if there was a system in place that limited compensation in your field, you would not think it was particularly fair. The question of whether people will follow non-amateur sports is a different one, but then big-time college sports are not really amateur at the moment, if you think carefully about it. Athletes are receiving a benefit with financial value in return for their participation in a revenue-generating activity. [Title]

Output: I don't have time to stick around


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Body] with the $40K, $50K or (even worse) $200K figure that gets thrown around in this discussion. (In what other context would you talk about someone's 4-year earnings as a measure of value?) It totally confuses cost with value, ignores opportunity cost altogether, and finally is a tacit agreement that players are already being paid, and that the only debate is around how much and whether it can legally be capped by a monopolistic organization. [Title]

Output: I also take issue


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Body] To be honest, it seems logical that the hypocrisy of "amateurism" in big-time college sports would be in sharpest relief at an institution with high academic standards. It probably also helps that they're being taught to think critically. [Title]

Output: I don't find it particularly surprising


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Body] As long as your build is pretty "athletic" you can definitely do well in rugby without being massive. This guy looked fine from the youtube footage. The only time it really becomes an issue is when you're being asked to defend against a significantly bigger opposite number. Fortunately Jonah Lomus don't come along every day. [Title]

Output: As long as your build is


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

Output: 27-23 Michigan


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Body] It's "on the lam", not "on the lamb", though that is an interesting mental image. [Title]

Output: On the lam


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Body] In the midwest that's possibly true although Wisconsin is probably rated a cut above them academically. Then they're in a chasing pack with Illinois, Minnesota etc., as above. Nationally, other than Berkeley which you already mentioned, UCLA, UVa, UNC Chapel Hill and UT Austin would generally be considered to be stronger academically than OSU. Those institutions are typically considered to be U-M's peers among the state flagships. [Title]

Output: In the midwest


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Body] You could start here: http://creative.umich.edu/ There may be more stuff under the "VP for Communications" umbrella. Or you could search the job site: http://www.umich.edu/employ.php [Title]

Output: Michigan Creative


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Body] Have you looked at U-M jobs? They have a central web development service, and several academic units and research labs have their own web people too. The University's a pretty good employer, especially if you're in the "continuing business" (job security can be a bit looser if your position is funded by research grants). [Title]

Output: U-M web jobs


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] is not that a college scholarship is a terrible deal (it's obviously not, otherwise some fraction of athletes would do as you suggest and sit out). It's just that it's not as good a deal as some athletes would get under a more market based system. Which is why I compared it to the general student situation, where colleges do not agree to limit the amount of merit aid they give to academically-inclined students. In fact, when the Ivy League did do something a bit like that, they got taken to court. Kind of "surprising" that the NCAA doesn't suffer the same fate. You say that you're happy with your decision. That's pretty much the ballgame right there. Is Denard Robinson happy that he wasn't able to make a couple of million dollars from endorsements before taking his chances in the NFL? By the way, my personal political stance is actually at odds with the "reward the brightest shining stars" philosophy. I just think it's hypocrital in the extreme, with strong class/race undertones, for colleges to make a ton of money out of college athletes, a lot of which they then hand over to athletic directors, coaches and bowl executives, under the banner of "amateurism". [Title]

Output: My point


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] De Gea can be a long-term great keeper. Howard's fine but he's not going to go there and wait for him to screw up, and I can't see a new manager wanting to mess with that setup in his first couple of months. Great article on De Gea (and Andy Carroll) here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2013/apr/19/david-de-gea-andy-ca... [Title]

Output: No


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] You made a rational economic choice to attend college, figuring that your debt would be paid off by your increased earnings (or that it was worth it for the happiness you derived from attending college). You could alternatively have attended a cheaper college, a less selective college that might have offered you a full ride on academic merit, or not attended college at all. This rational economic choice is denied to upper-tier college players, who are forced to attend college and be "paid" less than their market value for 1-2 years at the minimum, while suffering the risk of career-ending injury. This is the problem with the shamateurism situation. (The fact that some people are better off than others and do not have to make the tough choice you had to doesn't really enter into it due to the "no politics" rule.) [Title]

Output: Difference


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] Are "worth it" and apparently they also "should be paid", despite the fact that their job is apparently an audition for the US Senate or similar political bauble (the fact that only a small minority of ADs manage to go this route is irrelevant since the same fact applies to college players with respect to the pro leagues). I will only listen to pro-shamateurism arguments from people who explain why they don't apply to coaches and ADs. [Title]

Output: Athletic Directors


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] I could see Moyes doing OK but he's pretty much unproven at managing in the SAF style, i.e., maintaining ruthless order over a very strong lineup and eradicating anyone who gets too big for the dressing room. Moyes has certainly maintained order at Everton but he hasn't had to deal with the issue of getting rid of a Ronaldo, Stam, Ince etc. He'd at least be worth a go though. Better than a lot of the dross out there. Unfortunately it would surprise me not one iota if the owners now get on the "6 months to win everything" merry-go-round and trash the club. [Title]

Output: Moyes


Input: [Date] 2 years 14 weeks ago [Body] and high level of play... Not sure if serious. [Title]

Output: The atmosphere


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] And with that, I am at the magic threshold of 100 points. What happens now? EDIT: OH... MY... GOD... [Title]

Output: Bonjour youself


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] I'd never seen that Star Wars episode before. I have to find out more about this "Woody Alien" character. [Title]

Output: That's awesome


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] But jejune doesn't (originally) have anything to do with "childlike", sappily ironic or not. It comes from the Latin for "fasting" and, used in a non-literal sense, means "dull", "insipid", or similar. Used literally it simply means "empty", or possibly "hungry". I will grant you that it has a recent usage of meaning "something like childlike", because it sounds and looks a bit like "jeune". But when people use it this way they usually have trouble defining exactly what it means, which I think is not unrelated to the fact that there isn't an established historical usage to fall back on. In this case, people are essentially saying "it means what these other recent writers have thought it means". All words are like this, of course, it's just that when the pool of references is small, meaning is harder to pin down. [Title]

Output: Not to be "that guy"


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] That's not what jejune means. People think it means something like "young" or "childlike" because of the closeness to "jeune", but in fact it means something closer to "jaded" or "insipid", which is not what springs to mind when I think of the music of Chantal Goya. [Title]

Output: jejune


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Title] Miami is the biggest surprise. I'm also surprised [Body]

Output: Miami is the biggest surprise. I'm also surprised that North Dakota isn't better.


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Title] How is the NCHC so weak? Start of the year I [Body]

Output: How is the NCHC so weak? Start of the year I thought they were just stacked. I thought they would get at least 4 teams in, and now the could get as few as 2.


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] Saw a game earlier and he fouled out with [Body]

Output: Saw a game earlier and he fouled out with something like 10 minutes to go in the second half. Somehow the opponent (think it was cuse) had only shot 2 freethrows.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] I'm not over looking them. I just think it's [Body]

Output: I'm not over looking them. I just think it's better than anyone else in the conference.


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] Theres a ton of athletes from [Body]

Output: Theres a ton of athletes from a variety of sports in my (senior) mechanical engineering classes.


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Title] And there's three scholarship [Body]

Output: And there's three scholarship QBs and two walk ons. It has only mattered for the copper bowl where one of the priorities is getting younger guys more practice and game time. Should he have recruited extra kickers/punters because Gibbons can't go and Hagerup is suspended? A bigger priority at the time was trying to build depth at OL and LB where players rotate and get injured much more often.


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Title] Our backup at the time was supposed to be (a [Body]

Output: Our backup at the time was supposed to be (a serviceable) Bellomy. I doubt him tearing his ACL was planned on.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] In mecheng [Body]

Output: They offer a lot more summer courses now than they used to. Most of the core classes can be taken during the summer or spring semesters.


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Title] In a TMD article on the connection between St. [Body]

Output: In a TMD article on the connection between St. Michael's pipeline to Michigan Hockey, it was said that Red offered 66 to Lindros when he was recruiting him. Got him to commit but he went pro instead.


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] Person and J Bart were there. [Body]

Output: Person and J Bart were there. They came over to where I was sitting in the student section and showed us their rings. EDIT: Those guys all graduated if you were refrencing playing time


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] I agree, in all OOC play I [Body]

Output: I agree, in all OOC play I have been cheering for B1G schools (including MSU and OSU) especially as a new conference, every win against teams like BC, BU, UML, ND etc is big come tournament time.


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] If I was the wings, I would [Body]

Output: If I was the wings, I would rather take a risk on Blashill than go with McLellan (proven loser) and MacLean (Certified Walrus)


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] Can Michigan just roll 5 d all season? Serville is [Body]

Output: Can Michigan just roll 5 d all season? Serville is a train wreck


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] it's not like Racine did anything to lose it so my [Body]

Output: it's not like Racine did anything to lose it so my guess is they'd split time until post GLI and then make a decision


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] Ch 722 (Fox College Sports Atlantic) on Comcast [Body]

Output: Ch 722 (Fox College Sports Atlantic) on Comcast for Ann Arbor


Input: [Date] 1 year 41 weeks ago [Title] From being at the game these numbers definitely [Body]

Output: From being at the game these numbers definitely match up with how possession/momentum went. 1st: even with BC edge 2nd: Michigan gaining momentum but still mostly even 3rd: Michigan basically dominates possession Top two lines seemed like they were pretty much dominant possession wise. Even more impressive when you consider how BC play, highly skilled and like to possess the puck.


Input: [Date] 1 year 41 weeks ago [Title] As someone in the student section [Body]

Output: it's definitely a cool kids club in section 17. My roommate and I won't sit there. I thought Thursday was the best the student section had been since my freshman year with Carl Hagelin and Co.


Input: [Date] 1 year 41 weeks ago [Title] At Minnesota will probably be the hardest [Body]

Output: At Minnesota will probably be the hardest environment all year, no disrespect to RIT but they're not Minnesota.


Input: [Date] 1 year 41 weeks ago [Title] Much better puck movement in the offensive end [Body]

Output: Much better puck movement in the offensive end than what I expected. Thought it was going to be a lot of grinding goals, but so far a lot of nice passing. especially shows on the much improved pp


Input: [Date] 1 year 41 weeks ago [Title] Total team corsi is good for previewing a matchup, [Body]

Output: Total team corsi is good for previewing a matchup, especially in B1G pay when we'll see each team four times. But as a post game recap I find it less useful, it simply says who carried pay which is more or less obvious by watching the game. Player/line corsi is more useful at breaking down who played well or poorly in a particular game, but is obviously more time intensive. GbG stuff is a lot more informative on the technical side.


Input: [Date] 2 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Doesn't seem like he cares [Body]

Output: Doesn't seem like he cares about being signed right now, probably wants to see how the draft shakes out first.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] I wouldn't forget the Ducks [Body]

Output: I wouldn't forget the Ducks in the West, have been playing very well this year and could easily give Chicago a run for their money over 7 games. There's also Montreal and Boston out east who still have stronger goaltending than the Pens, which is the great equalizer in the playoffs.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] I went to bed at one and Iggy was Boston-bound, I [Body]

Output: I went to bed at one and Iggy was Boston-bound, I wake up at 9 and he's going to Pittsburgh. I can only assume the Pens pulled the same witchcraft from when they got Crosby, Malkin, and Fleury all at once.


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Title] The series at Yost was [Body]

Output: The series at Yost was probably just before the really crappy part. Going into that series Michigan hadn't scored less than 4 goals in a game and went another weekend before scoring less than 3. After that the real crap began and they had a 6 game stretch where they scored 6 goals total and averaged 4.5 goals against, a trend which continued until basically Febuary. That said I really like our chances, we seem to be playing out of our minds (or maybe just to our talent level). And Miami lost last weekend to FYS, which in the games I've seen them play is deservedly the worst team in the conference. Not to mention we have been lighting up some of the top goalies in the country in Slubowski and Hjelle and will need more of the same against Ryan McKay who is pretty much hands down the best goalie in hockey


Input: [Date] 2 years 21 weeks ago [Title] He was not on the bench for [Body]

Output: He was not on the bench for the second half


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Title] Good Assessment [Body]

Output: I agree with all that you said. This team just doesn't do "the little things" like they should. The refusal to dump and chase, poor board play (better tonight), losing almost all the puck battles, unable to keep the puck in the zone (often leading to odd man rushes). These are the little things that less talented teams like Bowling Green are beating us at. There are some players doing these consistently - Copp, Sinelli, Treais, Nieves, Kevin and Travis Lunch come to mind. But as a whole they're not done enough.


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Title] More energy overall, the [Body]

Output: More energy overall, the problem is when we're down there's only a few guys who keep the energy up (playing physical, getting to loose pucks, holding the Blue line etc.)


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Title] So 7 goals total on 30 shots, [Body]

Output: So 7 goals total on 30 shots, that's videogame type stuff


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Title] I wish there was time on ice [Body]

Output: I wish there was time on ice for college hockey. Every time I look Merrill or Trouba is on the ice sometimes at the same time. Incredible


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Title] I'm pretty sure the player [Body]

Output: I'm pretty sure the player has to have graduated, that's why there are no names in the game. So probably Seth Broekhuizen right?


Input: [Date] 2 years 33 weeks ago [Title] Agreed, way too many [Body]

Output: Agreed, way too many metaphors. Seemed like he was trying to make Bo seem like some greek god from the Odessy instead of a freak of nature athlete.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Manziel only has 1.5 sacks [Body]

Output: Manziel only has 1.5 sacks less than Teo. I'm being facetious, but only a little. I wouldn't say he has "some absolutely huge sacks" when he only has 1.5. How can you say he plays the position better than anyone you've ever seen when he has the numbers more resemblant of a safety than a linebacker (yes I'm aware that numbers are only a small part of defense.) I don't think Teo is here if his back story of what he has had to go through this year isn't attached. He got in the conversation from the MSU and Michigan games right after that happened and he had monster performances.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] If you make a conference like [Body]

Output: If you make a conference like that, you're generally never gonna get a National Championship appearance, short of an 8 team playoff. Oregon only has one other great school in their conference most years and they find ways to lose, then that school (this year Stanford) finds ways to lose.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] pics or it didnt't happen /s [Body]

Output: pics or it didnt't happen /s


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Yea he's been great, but he [Body]

Output: Yea he's been great, but he only plays linebacker. He doesn't return punts/kicks or do anything on offense even as a decoy. Colin Klein essentially is the offense and Johnny took over for a first round draft pick, moved to a harder conference and his team is better than last year.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] I hope Te'o doesn't win. I [Body]

Output: I hope Te'o doesn't win. I love him as a player, and he seems like a great person, but as outstanding as Woodson? I don't think so. Mathieu was far more outstanding and got 5th. You can argue that Suh's season was comparable to Te'o and he wasn't even close. If he wins it, it will not be about football it will be because of his personal story and because he goes to ND.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Jordan Kovacs was a [Body]

Output: Jordan Kovacs was a walkon wait this isn't a thread for repeating the same stuff


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] I think it's going to [Body]

Output: I think it's going to continue to be all about your stable of runningbacks.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] I think moffie is under [Body]

Output: I think moffie is under performing. Looking at the supposed lack of leadership on the team I'd say he's under performing in the area also.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Gonna be honest, I loved [Body]

Output: Gonna be honest, I loved moffie last year be he's been mediocre to flat out bad this year. Really disappointing, I'd venture to say that means he isn't because being a particularly good leader


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Those viscious northwestern [Body]

Output: Those viscious northwestern fans. Known to look at you like they make more money than you and stuff.


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Sounds great then, I'll [Body]

Output: Sounds great then, I'll definitely try to make it there.


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Title] BUCKEYE TRAP!!! [Body]

Output: /s But seriously, is this a trap? If not what time does it usually fill up?


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] All the Penn State fans I've [Body]

Output: All the Penn State fans I've met have been cool if you ignore the god treatment of Paterno


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Not so fast [Body]

Output: Last year playing BGSU was supposed to lock up a one seed, I went to the game and we lost and that was when we were playing great and IIRC their 5th win of the season on the final weekend. There are no freebies.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Probably the best news [Body]

Output: Probably the best news possible after the worst weekend series I've seen us play in recent memory. Theory: He was sent to a secret government facility to learn to turn into an NHL ready goalie for the second half of the season.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: Can't wait for the OT:we should make a Denard legend patch to honor the next great dual threat Michigan QB!


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] My thought was that they'll [Body]

Output: My thought was that they'll wait for someone really special for #1 (and #2) I think there will always be a #21 on the team and if someone gets to an elite level then we'll see the #1 jersey. But there won't necessarily be a #1 on every team.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] I see you have the goal horn [Body]

Output: I see you have the goal horn linked, I'm not a fan of it. Never thought we needed one, it's not like we need the help to make it loud after a goal.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Makes this weekend all the [Body]

Output: Makes this weekend all the more important, it'd be great to get all 6 points.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Didn't realize it was that [Body]

Output: Didn't realize it was that far off campus. That blows, it guess it is a basketball school but I just think it's disappointing. I can't remember the last semi-interesting OOC game on another schools campus that wasn't ND. Maybe Oregon and they're crowned field (grumble grumble)


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Would playing UConn be any [Body]

Output: Would playing UConn be any better at the meadowlands? I'd rater see their campus and their stadium. For the most part pro stadiums are all similar and bland. Part of what makes college football great is each stadium/environment is unique. Maybe I'm alone in this belief, in which case I'll keep to my own lawn.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] My point is more that he knew [Body]

Output: My point is more that he knew what he was getting into when he scheduled the game. To me this is what's wrong with scheduling now a days. Do we really get more exposure from a bigger stadium with TV the way it is now? It's still UConn, it'll probably be ESPN 2 at best regardless of where it is played. I think it would be cool to see their real stadium. I go to a lot of away games and part of the reason is see another team's environment. I went to the Dallas game and realized I just wished it was in Tuscaloosa.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] For some reason the years we [Body]

Output: For some reason the years we struggle on the PK, we also can't seem to stay out of the box. Not sure if there's a correlation or if it just seems that way because I get scared more with a weak PK. When they're playing their worst they get trapped in their own zone (not just on the PK) for long stretches and even when they clear it out they won't get sustained pressure. It's probably been the most noticable flaw in our overall gameplay for the last couple of years.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Don't you think that's a bit [Body]

Output: Don't you think that's a bit critical for only a handful of starts - one against a top 5 team? We're talking about a high second round draft pick so I wouldn't say he's not Michigan quality. I do wonder why Janecyk hasn't gotten an opportunity, but I don't watch practice so I'm going to trust the coaching staff on this one. Edit: Don't know why I thought he was drafted, but I believe CSS has him as a second round prospect


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Winnipeg needs players now. [Body]

Output: Winnipeg needs players now. If he has a monster year (particularly with highlight type plays) I could see them selling him to their fanbase as the next great defenseman and trying to get him up ASAP. That said there has been indications that Trouba and his family really value education. They know the kind of money he's going to get offered eventually so if they say the want him to stay they know what they're going to have to turn down.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Another problem I have with [Body]

Output: Another problem I have with the hits is even if they're clean he takes himself out of the play. He also seems pretty aware that they're not clean, he sorta just stops immediately after the hits because he knows it's a penelty.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] This is why I like GMs like [Body]

Output: This is why I like GMs like Lamarillo, and whoever runs Montreal. They seem to like college players and almost prefer for them to stay in school. (Yes I know I know, Pacioretty left early for Montreal, but I think Montreal really thought he was NHL ready. He benefitted from playing on that nasty Porter, Kolarik line and garnered rediculous numbers because of it.)


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Treais' emergence is probably [Body]

Output: Treais' emergence is probably the one good thing about Brown leaving, I think he realized he had a much bigger role to fill and has stepped up accordingly. I like Racine a lot, and I feel bad for Rutledge. He's obviously talented and I don't think there's a lack of effort. As a former goalie I feel from him because sometimes when things aren't going right it all can pile on you. Judging from some of his reactions after allowing a goal he's clearly frustrated with his play and knows he can play better.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] That's fair, but do you think [Body]

Output: That's fair, but do you think Treais is a fan of school? Personally, I'm not an athlete at all, and I'm definately not a fan of school most of my friends aren't either (except for my one roommate but he's weird).


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] I don't get why Brandon wants [Body]

Output: I don't get why Brandon wants the UConn game to be played somewhere else. If I was a UConn student/alum I'd be so insulted, yes it's a smaller stadium but it's their smaller stadium.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] It's in the MGoBlue.com [Body]

Output: It's in the MGoBlue.com highlights, more or less the same play. Less violent, doesn't leave his feet as much. Al Randall says his opinion that it was a bit of profiling, I've never ref'd so I don't know if it should have been a misconduct, but it was a penelty.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] One was a DQ, meaning he was [Body]

Output: One was a DQ, meaning he was suspened for the next game. Does the thrid misconduct still apply?


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] I tend to agree with you, [Body]

Output: I tend to agree with you, it's pretty upsetting. When people leave after a year or two (Pacioretty, JMFJ etc) I feel differently. I don't know if that is reasonable, but why would you only forego your senior year. He seemed to love it here, and the students/fans all loved him. Overall just disappointing.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] My Thoughts [Body]

Output: 1. The erratic play has been really frustrating to watch, it's not even game to game - it's period to period. Case in point from Friday, they came quick and had a strong first period then played mediocre in the second and came back and finished strong. I heard Red had a stong talk with the players in practice last week about it. 2. I've been really excited by the Freshmen so far. Boo moved up to essentially the 1st line, Racine looking solid, Trouba being Trouba (more on that later), and even Copp cracking the lineup and playing well. This looks like a very deep class with a couple stars in the making. 3. Wow is all I can say, he started playing really well and the end of last year but I had figured that was about his peak. He has come out this year improved in almost every facet of the game. Obviously still scoring at nearly a goal per game pace, but I have been the most impressed by his defensive game, he really turned into a great all around player. Not to mention looking great working the point on the powerplay. 4. It's probably still to early to make any solid claims on the goalies, but I would like to see Red go back to splitting the weekend (Rutledge Friday and Racine Saturday) like he did Hogan's senior year. Rutledge looked great Friday, he was calm and controlled most noticably with his rebound control. From what I saw from Saturday's highlights it was almost a complete opposite. That seems to be how he gets in trouble, he gets skittish and sloppy with the rebounds/playing the puck in general. Racine has been solid from what I've seen - as Red puts it making the saves he's capable of making and even a few he probably shouldn't. 5. Trouba snowflakes could probably be their own thread. Obviously he is one of the most dynamic players that's been around here, scoring nearly a PPG and making spectacular hits. Maybe he's starting to get profiled by the refs a bit but ugh. We can't afford to have him taking misconducts/DQs, especially with Merrill out (any word on his return?). Regardless of my thoughts on the contact to the head rules, thems the rules and he has to play within them.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] A lot of people post/comment [Body]

Output: A lot of people post/comment almost exclusively about hockey, myself included. Generally they (not myself) have a very high hockey IQ, and this is one of the top 4 or 5 hockey schools in the country. I don't understand how that devalues them as an MGoUser just because they happen to like/care about a sport that is not football.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Contradicting points [Body]

Output: You argue that the WRs don't get enough credit for their miracle catches, yet you say that Nebraska isn't a good team because they have miracle wins. I agree that Nebraska isn't as good as your typical Rose Bowl team, but then again the Big Ten is not as good as if normally is either.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] To be fair [Body]

Output: At least they have a big time win, something we never got with RR.