Input: [Date] 22 weeks 2 days ago [Title] The 1969 Camaro was gorgeous, [Body]

Output: The 1969 Camaro was gorgeous, especially with the RS headlights. It's easily one of my favorite muscle cars and I think that it was great car to use to this analogy. As long as we're sharing our muscle car preferences, I've always been a Mustang Fastback guy. I feel like most of the other muscle cars looked heavy. The Fastback was lean. That's not to say I didn't enjoy others. Loved the 70 Cuda. Loved the 69 Camaro.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Having a Trillium Night & [Body]

Output: Having a Trillium Night & Day. Been sipping this slowly. Wish I had seen it was 11.5% before I opened it. Not really a day beer by any means. Go Blue. Beat Wisconsin.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 2 days ago [Title] These jerseys suck. But Go [Body]

Output: These jerseys suck. But Go Blue. Beat this terrible Wisconsin team. Off Wisconsin.


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Solution [Body]

Output: Just post pictures and gifs of Denard instead, folks. It'll make everyone just as happy. Like this great one: (this is cool, right, Brian?


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I'm partial to blanket [Body]

Output: I'm partial to blanket engineering myself:


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 1 day ago [Title] My day thus far: Heady [Body]

Output: My day thus far: Heady Topper Hill Farmstead/CBC/Kissmeyer Nordic Saison Trillium Double Dry Hopped Sleeper Street IPA Not sure what's next. Congress Street?


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 3 days ago [Title] The Costellone XL Pipeline? [Body]

Output: The Costellone XL Pipeline?


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I think Smith is going to be [Body]

Output: I think Smith is going to be one of the kids that I'm going to follow through out his career. Whether he's a Wolverine or not. These are some of the near misses like Sammy Watkins or Joshua Garnett. Or the guys I grew to admire like DJ Foster. I like how Smith has handled this and not rushed through this process. In the end, I hope the kid goes Blue like everyone else, but I'll follow his college career.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 8 hours ago [Title] Is the number of prediction [Body]

Output: Is the number of prediction threads we have per week predictive of how good our season is going to go?


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 3 days ago [Title] What can I say Iowa? Jim [Body]

Output: What can I say Iowa? Jim Harbaugh plays his piccolo and the recruits come in droves. Harbaugh can use its powers on recruits, but he can't control the collateral damage. Enjoy your four offensive linemen cuz that's exactly the position I'd imagine Iowa's top four recruits would be playing.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 4 days ago [Title] This. [Body]

Output: USC has struggled (though not this recruiting class) due to the Bush scholarship reductions and general turnover with the coaching change. It looks like USC may start to get back on its feet and that will relegate UCLA back to second tier status. UCLA is basically MSU with better academics in comparison to USC. If we go head to head with UCLA for guys, I like our chances going forward. I love UCLA's campus but you have to believe Harbaugh getting a full cycle to build a relationship with recruits and playing at the Big House will play favorably for Michigan. I see our main recruiting battles as being with Ohio State, Stanford, USC, Texas, Alabama and the Florida schools. May be Rutgers here and there for the high end guys out of NJ. But that will probably also be a battle with Ohio State.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Alright, I better get to work [Body]

Output: Alright, I better get to work before 8 am, I guess.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Wheatley? [Body]

Output: I wonder how much of that movement is coming from Wheatley, Harbaugh, and company. They've obviously made some strong connections already, especially at Cass Tech, that are going to pay off with future classes.


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

Output: BLESSINGS.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Or... [Body]

Output: ...don't ask me, I'm 8.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 5 days ago [Title] The blizzard was the last two [Body]

Output: The blizzard was the last two days. Everything was peaceful today.


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Those who.... [Body]

Output: Those who Harbaugh will be champions. How's that for a verb?


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Who cares? It's all about [Body]

Output: Who cares? It's all about Touchdown Tom. Let's get #4. Go Patriots. Go Blue.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Holiday party for work tonight [Body]

Output: Stopped by trillium earlier. Had a melcher and an elevated ipa from La Cumbre. Feeling pretty fine.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 3 days ago [Title] On mobile sorry [Body]

Output: If you haven't watched the Harbaugh QB Clinic video, watch it. You'll get a great understanding of him as a coach and what he expects and what he looks for in a QB. It's close to 90 minutes long but you can watch bits of it at a time. I'd recommend it to any Michigan fan or fan that wants to learn the game more. Google or YouTube it. It'll come up immediately.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Wheatley would be a big hire [Body]

Output: Yes, you can talk about how he played at Michigan and in the pros. Was great at M and solid in the pros, but I think the fact that he's from Detroit is a big deal. Michigan doesn't really have a coach from the D right now. There's a lot of name recognition and some great coaches but Wheatley brings credibility to Detroit and I think that will help greatly with attracting talent.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Third Biggest [Body]

Output: 1. Beckham 2. Henry 3. Gerrard I think Gerrard has the least to offer of the three at the time of his transfer. His ability to move was a big part of his game and he doesn't have the legs anymore.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 5 days ago [Title] The pizza and chips sound [Body]

Output: The pizza and chips sound like an impermissible benefit. The NCAA would be all over us for that if we got him. No thanks.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 5 days ago [Title] NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBODY [Body]

Output: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBODY


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Had a Society and Solitude #6 [Body]

Output: Had a Society and Solitude #6 and an Anna from Hill Farmstead earlier. Currently drinking a Fair Maiden from Foley Brothers. Switching to an Experimental Raspberry Lambic after this.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I've heard similar things [Body]

Output: I've heard similar things about Roman (my co-worker is a Niners fan). I will reserve judgment on Drev as an OC but it seems like he's a hell of a OL coach. We need one of those. Happy to have him.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I'll predict the Patriots [Body]

Output: I'll predict the Patriots winning the Super Bowl like a brash Boston fan, but there are some serious road blocks: Denver - I don't think Denver is that much of a threat. I'm not sure Peyton Manning can keep up with Brady this time. However, the Broncos are too talented a team to count off. Pittsburgh - This is the scariest team in the AFC for me. They're playing well. They're a physical team and while the Patriots are not a soft team, Pittsburgh is one of the toughest teams to play. This is an opponent that the Patriots could struggle with. I hate the Steelers. Green Bay - Aaron Rodgers is basically the perfect quarterback in this day and age. Sorry, Lions fans. I said it. His accuracy was lethal in the first game and the game plan to target the non-Revis/Browner DB was genius. It would be interesting to see how Belichick makes changes to prevent this from being a problem in a potential rematch. Rodgers ability to get out of the pocket and avoid pressure was also a problem that was less talked about. Furthermore, I thought Josh McDaniels had a horrible game (sidenote: his awful playcalling is why I won't miss him if he gets a head coaching job). Green Bay doesn't have a good run defense and the Patriots went away from it way too fast. I think that hurt the defense too because all of the three and outs kept Belichick from making adjustments. Oh, and no home cooking this time. The officiating, especially early on, was pretty freaking terrible at Lambeau. Seattle - Seattle poses the most match up problems. Quarterback that is mobile, power running game, awesome defense. This is a game where a guy like Tim Wright would have to have a huge impact. I personally think Seattle will be the toughest out in the playoffs. They're just playing some crazy good ball right now. I'd love for a Dallas-New England Super Bowl, just to see everyone unhappy though. Full disclosure, I like this Dallas team. They're likable beyond their terrible owner. I'm not even joking.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Dude... [Body]

Output: Luck was a four star out of high school too. Luck was also the best pro-style college quarterback since Peyton Manning. Those guys only come around every 15 years or so. I guess what I'm saying is that they are super rare and that Luck was developed and not a can't miss prospect. I'll take an Andrew Luck though...


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 9 hours ago [Title] Considering we have Green, [Body]

Output: Considering we have Green, Smith, and Isaac, I would concur. It's nice to have and something you always want because they're great athletes (see: Peppers, Woodson, etc), but there are plenty of positions I'd like to see them address, namely at WR (Cole will be a player) and DE. We need some playmakers.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Where is the levity? [Body]

Output: Where is the levity?


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Title] 10 wins would be nice. [Body]

Output: 10 wins would be nice. (That's essentially what that winning percentage is)


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Currently drinking a [Body]

Output: Currently drinking a Christmas Bomb! from Prairie. Had a Sip of Sunshine earlier. Probably going to heat up left over Chinese and go to bed. Heading up to Hill Farmstead tomorrow morning. Again.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 3 days ago [Title] The best part of retaining [Body]

Output: The best part of retaining Mattison is the continuation of: SWAG MATTISON.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 3 days ago [Title] A happy birthday to you, sir. [Body]

Output: A happy birthday to you, sir.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I'm not sure. It's unlike [Body]

Output: I'm not sure. It's unlike anything I've had. I'm used to saisons that are earthy or vinous. I haven't really had a "dark farmhouse." It's got some of those vinous, but also that chalky roast notes that you get in dark beers (Stouts, Porters, Black Ales). It's definitely not my favorite from HF though.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Drinking [Body]

Output: Drinking this: http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22511/89375/ Can't say it's my favorite, but it's a very interesting saison. Never had anything like it.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 5 days ago [Title] "We attack every onion" -Jim [Body]

Output: "We attack every onion" -Jim Harbaugh


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 5 days ago [Title] It's good to see us that we [Body]

Output: It's good to see us that we won't back down for Harbaugh.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Gonna leave cookies out [Body]

Output: Gonna leave cookies out tonight, hoping that Harbaugh will come.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Don't you mean Mr. Joani [Body]

Output: Don't you mean Mr. Joani Harbaugh?


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 6 days ago [Title] If alum96 is going to keep [Body]

Output: If alum96 is going to keep doing these for assistants/coordinators, can we get this moved to a diary? This is an actually well researched thread than all of the random Harbaugh threads we've had lately. I'd hate to see this lost in the shuffle.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Moeller has never been an OC [Body]

Output: Moeller has never been an OC and he's been an OL coach pretty much his entire career. What makes you think that he'll get his start now? I do think Moeller will be on Jimmy's staff, but as an OL coach.


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 2 days ago [Title] As a Patriots fan, I'm gonna [Body]

Output: As a Patriots fan, I'm gonna stop and Stephen Ross you by saying the Patriots are not interested in Jim Harbaugh. So long as Bill Belichick continues to do a "satisfactory" job as head coach.


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 2 days ago [Title] That's Bo-bi Wan to you, sir. [Body]

Output: That's Bo-bi Wan to you, sir.


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Just got back from Vermont. [Body]

Output: Just got back from Vermont. Drinking a Heady Topper. So yeah. The only thing that could make things better is OFFICIAL Harbaugh news. Also, headed to the WJC-BU game in a few.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 2 hours ago [Title] For Today Goodbye, For [Body]

Output: For Today Goodbye, For Tomorrow Good Luck, And Forever Go Blue.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 1 day ago [Title] "I invented the Harbaugh [Body]

Output: "I invented the Harbaugh Playoff"


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Marcus Ray Interview [Body]

Output: Found the Ray interview (linked in the post too, but here just for convenience) interesting: Those are variations of the spread. It doesn’t really matter what type of spread we’re talking about it. It is more about who’s getting results on offense. It is not what they run, it is how effective they run it and do they have defense to compliment their style of play. So when you see a 59-0 win for Ohio State over Wisconsin, you’re looking at a great defense by a spread to run team and most importantly you’ve got to have the pieces in place to run that but I don’t know…” That's the portion of the interview that stood out to me, which is the last part of the last paragraph for those searching. While not certain, this type of thinking suggests to me that they're more open to what they're looking for. Most of what Ray said was about having a balanced team, but more importantly, having a coach in place that can oversee everything. Having the structure in place to have an overall cohesive unit, instead of one or the other. I haven't listened to the interview so I want to see if he delved into more of the specifics of spread versus traditional pro-style, but acknowledging and highlighting effectiveness of coaching rather than scheme seems like it would be an important development.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Wait... [Body]

Output: Question: Why does the title of this thread say Top 5 when the article says the "highest-paid coach" in the NHL? Details, but details. Digression: Who are the Top 5 coaches in the NHL anyway? I can get to four easily with Babcock, Julien, Quenneville, and Sutter. I'm going blank on number 5 at the moment. Thoughts: Obviously, it's a great for the Red Wings. The whole "Babcock-to-Michigan" thing always seemed outlandish, though it would have been awesome if it had/did happen. Babcock is one of the best coaches in the NHL, if not the best. Though it may not be the way he would run things (may be it would be?), he has proven that he can work with the Wings way of developing young talent.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I've run the Harbaughbilities [Body]

Output: I've run the Harbaughbilities and we're Harbaughbly getting Harbaugh.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: Yeah, I was on the "he might not be that bad a hire" path until my friend sent me that information. It brought that thought to a screeching halt. This is why he shouldn't be our coach. Whether that starts from the AD or permeates his coaching staff, this is not something we want at Michigan (or anywhere). To add, this is my primary reason against Pinkel. I have less of a problem with the DUI and extra-marital stuff, although ideally you want a squeeky clean guy.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Majestic creature and a great [Body]

Output: Majestic creature and a great photograph. Thanks for sharing.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I would have really liked [Body]

Output: I would have really liked Muschamp to be a DC option if Harbaugh came to Michigan. Of course, I'm banking on Les bringing Chavis if he is the next HC.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I'm disappointed that you [Body]

Output: I'm disappointed that you didn't save Les Miles for "Part Deux."


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Not sure if you're staying in [Body]

Output: Not sure if you're staying in Harvard, but anyway, if you're trying to get to McGreevy's take the 1 bus from Harvard (it goes around the yard) and get off at Hynes. If you're going to Tavern, take the Redline towards Alewife for a stop to Porter. Harvard to Porter is walkable too.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 3 days ago [Title] While I agree with most of [Body]

Output: While I agree with most of what you said, the game and Game day will in Allston across the river. I would imagine everything else will still be bad though. I think I took the T back from Boston to Harvard last time it was at the Stadium. I don't remember it being terrible, but it wasn't good either.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 4 days ago [Title] We know this team can shoot [Body]

Output: We know this team can shoot from the outside. I think these games are an opportunity to get the confidence to drive and make plays closer to the rim. Guys like Irvin and Chatman will make the offense that much more lethal and multiple if they can get inside in addition to Walton and Levert. What I'm saying is that I'm not frustrated by them taking those outside jumpers and sort of stalling out in the second half of games against teams we know they can beat so much as getting frustrated that they're passing up the opportunity to work on something that will help them later in the season. Defensively or at least on the glass, I want to see more of the boxing out. This could be the biggest development for the team because I think that it's been a weakness in the last couple of seasons. I want to see the bigs get their butts in on a man and I want to see the guards clean house. I hope Michigan can come out with the same defensive intensity they came out against Bucknell.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 5 days ago [Title] "Coach, you say you ran punt [Body]

Output: "Coach, you say you ran punt drills. Did you make sure to count that there were 11 men on the field?"


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Georgia looks like they're [Body]

Output: Georgia looks like they're going to score 100 on Kentucky after struggling to score last week against Florida.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Thanks for sharing. This was [Body]

Output: Thanks for sharing. This was a great read.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Beat the Hoosiers football [Body]

Output: Beat the Hoosiers football team so bad that Tom Crean resigns.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I am currently drinking a [Body]

Output: I am currently drinking a Crooked Stave Vielle Artisanal Saison aged in oak barrels. It is quite good. I am quite happy. I hope you all are too.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 10 hours ago [Title] Yikes [Body]

Output: I'm surprised by how much shade has been thrown Rex's way, though I do think we're all a bit testy about this coaching search, myself included. Let me start by saying that I don't think Rex should be the head coach at Michigan. However, if you asked me if he would be a bad coach, I'd say no. He'd certainly be better than Hoke. Many of you have said that Rex has an average defense and a bad offense. That is simply not true. In fact, his defense has been consistently in the top third of the league and in some years, he's had top 5 defenses (YPG). The guy is a blowhard, but he can coach a defense. He has an eye for talent too. I think he can thrive at the college level in the right situation. Now, there are two sides to my perspective. I'm a Patriots fan so I've had the pleasure of laughing at his teams. But at the same time, being a fan of a rival, I can say that I have respect for how he coaches up his teams. Again, I don't think he's right for Michigan and I think that the average defense/terrible offense and Hoke comparisons are completely off base. He at least has good defenses. My qualms are with the coordinators he's brought in, especially offensively. It seemed like they tried ridiculously hard to make Sanchez fit. They ousted Schottenheimer, who has done pretty well in STL this year. Did you not give your OC the best chance to get the most out of that offense? Also, the Jets have issues beyond the coaching as that front office is incredibly dysfunctional. Would Rex do better in a situation where he'd have complete control over what's going on? Do I think Rex could succeed at the college level? Yes. Are there a lot of questions and uncertainty, moreso than a proven college coach? Absolutely. Should Rex be the next coach at Michigan? No. I can't believe I'm defending someone associated with the Jets.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I don't think the OP is [Body]

Output: I don't think the OP is asking whether Sumlin should get the top i.e. be the top candidate, but more so whether he should still be considered. Obviously, Dak was a nobody turned superstar. It would seem that Mullen would be far preferred to Sumlin, by pretty much everyone. I do think Sumlin has to be considered though as beyond the Harbaughs and Mullen, he is far from the worst option.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I like Kevin Sumlin. It [Body]

Output: I like Kevin Sumlin. It would've been a progressive hire in 2011, but I'm not sure for now. He's an energetic dude that will recruit well and he will put guys in the pros. I do agree with most that defense is a question, but I expect whoever the new AD is will vet and make sure that we get a HC who will take care of the whole program, not just the offense and getting players into the pros. I would be happy with Sumlin and a great DC. However, his current DC makes like 500k and we've seen how aTm has done this year... There are definitely questions, but I wouldn't come close to ruling him out.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 4 days ago [Title] You've sold me...or made me [Body]

Output: You've sold me...or made me less apprehensive about Todd Graham now. Wow. I hadn't thought about the coordinators he's found or attracted.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Yup, I floated this to one of [Body]

Output: Yup, I floated this to one of my friends and he freaked out the same way the guy you responded to did. He's a hell of a coach. He's a good evaluator of talent and man, can he coach a defense. The big thing is offensive. Um. Rex + Stitt Happens? That might be amazing.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Folks... [Body]

Output: 1. I'm not sure what the Michigan section is as I didn't get my tickets through UMCGB. I will be in section 102. The UMCGB bars in Boston are McGreevy's on Boylston Street and Tavern in the Square in Porter Square in Cambridge. Neither of these are particularly good to go to before this game, unless you want to leave the watch early or arrive to the game late. McGreevy's is on the Green Line which will take you right up to Agganis. Take the B (there are four branches of the Green Line) and stop at the Pleasant Street stop. That's if you want to watch the football game at the alumni bars. 2. Sunset Tap and Grill is probably the best bar in the area. It's a ten or so minute walk. There are plenty of other bars around too, but they'll vary in quality. 3. Agganis is pretty nice. It's pretty cushy. It seems to have been designed less for hockey than for other events like concerts and shows. When I was a kid, I went to Walter Brown, their old arena and that was a little band box similar to, but smaller than Yost. The new rink is way too big for every game besides BC. You'll notice that when you're there because there'll be some empty seats and it will be quieter. Environment-wise, I think it's been better this year. I've already gone to two games, both of which were exhibitions, and I think that there is a lot more excitement and energy, especially from the student section. I'd call this the Eichel effect. The kid is really really really good. 4. They sell beer at Agganis.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Yes, he is. [Body]

Output: Yes, he is.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I Can Confirm [Body]

Output: My roommate is from Madison and his dad is a Wisconsin undergrad/law school alum. From what I've been told, I can totally understand why Wisconsin fans hated him despite the success that he had. Bielema, despite being a good coach, seems to be a genuinely terrible person to be around. So that it doesn't sound like I'm completely making accusations/withholding information, a car service in Madison refused to let him ride in their cars. They'd take his wife, who doesn't sound much better, but not him.


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Just in case people are [Body]

Output: Just in case people are wondering what these loyalties are, Jeff Long played high school ball with Hoke. Long was the QB, Hoke was the center, so they have a unique relationship.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Blue Cheese [Body]

Output: Is there an alternative to Blue Cheese that you would recommend?


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Can we get Dan Quinn as HC [Body]

Output: Can we get Dan Quinn as HC and bring Bob Stitt to be the OC?


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I don't want Josh McDaniels [Body]

Output: I don't want Josh McDaniels as a result of both of his stints with the Patriots.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 6 days ago [Title] So what you're saying is he's [Body]

Output: So what you're saying is he's Josh McDaniels?


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I'll be the rare guy that [Body]

Output: I'll be the rare guy that says that getting Tom Herman would be coup. I have a lot of respect for him as a coach.


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 4 days ago [Title] First mention of Morris I've [Body]

Output: First mention of Morris I've seen here. Great X's and O's guy that has put a ton of playmakers into the pros.


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 8 hours ago [Title] Just got my tickets to [Body]

Output: Just got my tickets to Michigan at BU. Gotta get tickets to the BC game too. Not sure I'm going to the Lowell game because that requires going to Lowell.


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I'm well, how are you, BiSB? [Body]

Output: I'm well, how are you, BiSB?


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 1 day ago [Title] For New England [Body]

Output: I can't say I'm entirely happy with what the Patriots got back, but it was pretty evident that Mallett wasn't developing at all. For all of his physical gifts, his head just isn't where it needs to be, to at least be the Patriots quarterback. The local radio hosts here called him something along the lines of a "crap Drew Bledsoe" and I think that's valid. Mallett is a player who trusts his arm more than anything. He needs to reel that in at the NFL level because the best QBs are the best decision makers. I don't think he learned that at all. I know that preseason isn't a gauge of how good a QB is, but I think that's part of how Brady caught the eyes of the Patriots to begin with 13 years ago. Garoppolo's game management, throws and reads just seemed more on than I've ever seen from Mallett. With that said, I wish Mallett the best of luck in Houston. I hope Bill O'Brien who I still have fond feelings towards from his time here can help turn his career around. Or I guess, better put, push him to reach his potential.


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 5 days ago [Title] The only two things I have [Body]

Output: The only two things I have planned are watching Arsenal and cleaning and smashing up some pumpkins for one of the brewpubs in the area.


Input: [Date] 1 year 4 weeks ago [Title] Looking forward to Michigan's [Body]

Output: Looking forward to Michigan's weekend in MA. That Eichel-Larkin battle of freshmen match up is going to be great.


Input: [Date] 1 year 11 weeks ago [Title] RE: Gallon [Body]

Output: Just to provide more insight as a Pats fan... Slater isn't really a wideout. He's listed as one, but that's because all around special teams guy/gunner isn't an official position. Not sure how a Boston blogger wouldn't clarify that. It's not really taking a roster spot away from WR. In looking at Gallon's actual competition, I think he actually has a great chance of making the team. The big thing, and this is important with any wide receiver that comes to the Patriots, is that he picks up the playbook and gels with Brady. The Pats offense asks a lot of its wide receivers as far as making reads and adjusting the route accordingly. I know Dobson and Thompkins both struggled with this last year. Established vets like Ocho Cinco and Brandon Lloyd also didn't get it. Those two didn't last very long. That'll be a big thing and I think that something that Gallon can do. The other big thing is catching the damn ball. Last year, the receivers dropped so many catchable passes. This sort of made the whole having so many new faces thing that much worse. The offense stalled A LOT. One thing I know for sure is that Gallon can catch. Gallon isn't just a 5-7 receiver. He plays bigger than his size both in terms of his athleticism and his desire to fight to catch balls. If he can learn the playbook and gel with Brady (again, see the same reads/win over his trust), I think he'll be fine. The Patriots have shown that they'll find a way to get their best weapons on the field. If Gallon shows he is worthy, he'll be able to find a way on the field.


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Title] DON'T GIVE HIM IDEAS [Body]

Output: Shit. DB is going to make alternate jerseys with some saying Go and others saying Blue...on the butt now.


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Title] I liked the zone blocking [Body]

Output: I liked the zone blocking drill that they showed for the Mason Cole bit. Freddy Canteen looks like he's playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers. He looks like he's running at game speed while everyone else is running at spring practice speed. I can see why people are impressed with him and the hype matches the visuals. Also, Jungle Beats.


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Title] It's preseason in a World Cup [Body]

Output: It's preseason in a World Cup year. I wouldn't call it an outrage if Ronaldo and Rooney are out. Bale should be available because Wales isn't Cuppin'. I loathe both of these clubs, so I have a completely different opinion of this than all of you.


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Title] I tend to agree with this [Body]

Output: I tend to agree with this assessment. I appreciate that those guys played for the Maize and Blue and wish them the best of luck, but their games weren't progressing like we needed them to. It seems like we've had a lot of players come in recently and play well as freshmen and then struggle and never make the leap that we've expected them to make. Honestly, that's what's held them back the last couple of years from the tournament. Two years, a game apiece out from making it. It definitely frees up some space for the younger guys. I'd anticipate that this makes Copp a near lock to be captain. If Larkin is to play center, I'd guess that he'd get the second line role, or they could have him play LW with Compher who I would assume continues as our topline center. Copp's status as second or third line center would probably be contingent on that. I like the way that shapes up down the middle. Red will have options. Hopefully, it will be a team that plays to its talent.


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Title] This is the kind of cool shit [Body]

Output: This is the kind of cool shit MGoUsers do that I love. Thanks for sharing. The Big House video was great. Love to see one of the Diag.


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Title] May be McDowell should go on [Body]

Output: May be McDowell should go on a vision quest in Zamunda.


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] Crushed for Stamkos. As the [Body]

Output: Crushed for Stamkos. As the OP said, he is one of the most universally liked players in the league. He plays the game the right way and people respect that. It was terrible to see him suffer that freak injury and it's sad to see him miss the Olympics because, from all accounts, he did everything he could to get healthy for them. As for who replaces him? Even though I'd love to see him there, Jumbo Joseph doesn't have the speed for Olympic ice. You've gotta think it's St. Louis or Giroux. Dark horse would be Eric Staal who has played better as of late. Not exactly slim pickens from the replacements.


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] Ovechkin. [Body]

Output: Ovechkin.


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] Did they not insure this [Body]

Output: Did they not insure this offer? I remember Jordan's Furniture has done this type of thing for if the Red Sox win/won the World Series. I'm pretty sure they insure the "bet." I'm not 100% sure, but you'd be stupid not to hedge it regardless of the chances.


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Title] Man, they really could have [Body]

Output: Man, they really could have done better than getting a midtable EPL club to play Real Madrid. But seriously, as an Arsenal fan, I hate this. I hope the school gets a good cut of this. That's like the only good that can come out of this for me.


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Title] The weather is usually worse [Body]

Output: The weather is usually worse in February than January, at least in Boston. There's supposed to be a snowmeggedon on the horizon which should (not) be fun! I'm glad January is ending too. I am planning to celebrate February by running stadiums at Harvard tomorrow morning then going to the Bruins game. Then there's Arsenal, Michigan basketball, and the Super Bowl on Sunday. Should be a fun weekend.


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] YES [Body]

Output: This was both fast and necessary. Good work, guys.


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] THERE ARE THE MUPPETS! HELLO [Body]

Output: THERE ARE THE MUPPETS! HELLO MUPPETS!


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] Yep [Body]

Output: TROUBA (my phone autocorrects to all caps) is on his way to being of the best US born defensemen ever (Jones is too). That's not exaggeration. He's great with his stick and can certainly be a weapon with the puck at his stick. The main thing that he'll have to work on is being stronger in front of his own net. He'll have to be able to block out opposing forwards in front of his own net. He's only 19 though. I think he and Jones represent a golden age of US defensemen. He's already more disciplined than Big Buff even though TROUBA does like to get up the ice. And we know he likes to dish out a big boom too.


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Title] WInning at Wisconsin [Body]

Output: This was fun. We should do it more often!


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Title] Easy for me: me. [Body]

Output: Easy for me: me.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] This is very good news. I [Body]

Output: This is very good news. I think it'll benefit all parties except opposing defenses.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] Don't even joke about that. [Body]

Output: Don't even joke about that.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] Lashlee is young and would be [Body]

Output: Lashlee is young and would be a very aggressive/out there hire. I just don't see him leaving Auburn. He has strong ties to Malzahn and is still very green as far as cutting his teeth at OC. He was only a grad assistant a couple of years ago. That's not to say he can't do the job. I just think it would be a hard sell. It would probably be difficult for him to leave Gus as well. I think he cuts his teeth there for a couple more years with his mentor, takes a small SWC type job before making a big jump.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] First thing I did when I [Body]

Output: First thing I did when I looked at OC's was find Baylor's OC. I didn't get to read his bio (cuz I was at work), but Montgomery has been with Briles since they were at Stephenville. I wonder if Montgomery would go with Briles if Briles leaves for the NFL, or takeover at Baylor, or consider other opportunities. The unlikely third case would be the only way I'd say.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] This stinks. I'm a Patriots [Body]

Output: This stinks. I'm a Patriots fan. I get to see McDaniels' offense up close and personal every week. Everyone hypes of the Pats offense, but a lot of that has to do with Brady. A lot of it has to do with the system. I also think that BOB had a great positive effect too. I don't really have a lot of nice things to say about McDaniels. I think that he's a good coach, but I hate his playcalling. For me, the Pats offense is about ball control and moving the chains. While Brady has thrown for a lot of touchdown passes, most of them seem to come on long, grinding possessions, enabled by the quick passing game. McDaniels likes to take more shots down the field and for me, waste downs. I mean, it was easier when you had Gronk and killer, but you've got to adapt to your talent. I don't think he's done that very effectively. This is why I would not have been bummed if McDaniels would have left. Yeah, I'm nitpicking on an otherwise really good OC. I'm spoiled. I'm sorry guys.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] I think Manziel will do okay [Body]

Output: I think Manziel will do okay in the pros as long as he can avoid the big hits. He's instrinctually a great football player, but I doubt he'll get away with throwing it up to receivers like he sometimes did with Mike Evans. He's illusive and he can extend plays. I think the Dez Bryant comparison is good, though I think it's good for different reasons. I don't think Dez is an angel, but I do think he cares a lot about winning and is demonstrative about winning. Unfortunately, that body language is often misconstrued and he is portrayed like a miscreant. I think Mr. Football is also misunderstood and people think he's selfish or this or that. I'm not saying he isn't that. But I do think he cares deeply about winning and about football and perhaps some of that is a lack of maturity. I thought he showed some great leadership during the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. For me, his success is contingent on the situation he walks into.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] UA_Athletics Nick Saban and [Body]

Output: UA_Athletics Nick Saban and The University of Alabama have concluded a long-term agreement to keep him as head coach of the Tide. More details to follow.


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Title] Well [Body]

Output: Well, I don't know Blake's situation, but he's going to be a redshirt Junior next year, so it will be his fourth year in college. He could be on the track to graduate after next year and perhaps be on the path to the NFL.


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] Ty Isaac sighting. Remember [Body]

Output: Ty Isaac sighting. Remember when y'all were pissed about not getting him?


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] What is this feeling? [Body]

Output: What is this feeling? Happiness? No. It cannot be.


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] Des calling out Borges was [Body]

Output: Des calling out Borges was the best.


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] i hope we remember this as [Body]

Output: i hope we remember this as the devin funchess game


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] DIAL IT UP, love the [Body]

Output: DIAL IT UP, love the pressure.


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] I am expecting pain. [Body]

Output: I am expecting pain.


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] Muschamp is gonna get himself [Body]

Output: Muschamp is gonna get himself fired.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] Quick MS Paint job: [Body]

Output: Quick MS Paint job:


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] May be you should watch a [Body]

Output: May be you should watch a Batman movie then :)


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] Leave the dead Spartan [Body]

Output: Leave the dead Spartan bodies, take the victory.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] This goes back further than [Body]

Output: This goes back further than just last night. Copp was a huge part of the resurgence in the second half of the season and really galvanized an embarrassing Michigan team to the brink of respectability. This season, he has started off on fire, scoring 3 goals and 4 assists in 7 games played.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] Can I have a professionally [Body]

Output: Can I have a professionally brewed beer instead? I have home brew. It's just...I made it...and it's not as good as I'd like it.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] I actually think those [Body]

Output: I actually think those helmets are pretty nice. I know I'm in the uber minority here, but whatever. DB better not fuck us with shitty unis again. Go white. Neat. Ready to play. No bumblebee crap.


Input: [Date] 1 year 39 weeks ago [Title] Jake Butt... [Body]

Output: Jake Butt because I like butts, especially when they are a tight end. Seriously though, when I think of an X-Factor, I usually believe that means that it is someone under the radar. I'd stretch the Gardner DUH thing out to some of the other key guys for Michigan like Funchess, Gallon, and Jake Mother F'n Ryan. Those guys are counted on to make the plays regardless of the opponent. For me, it's gotta be a lesser mentioned player. I think it's gotta be someone of the DL. Moreso with the way Michigan State runs, it's gotta be a guy on the inside. Q or Jibreel. We need them to plug holes and to get penetration. They've got to make it easier for the linebackers to get clean to the Langford and they need to be disruptive in the passing game. I'd love to see them force a Cook fumble. They've got to be difference makers.


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] Loved the fight tonight. They [Body]

Output: Loved the fight tonight. They won puck battle after puck battle. They got and maintained possession in the offensive zone and took a lot of shots. If they play like this all season...[looks distantly into the future]


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] It should be a good test. [Body]

Output: It should be a good test. Hopefully Michigan puts forth another effort like tonight (which was phenomenal) with a few more goals.


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] Man, totally against the run [Body]

Output: Man, totally against the run of play.


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Title] Thanks for the Corsi [Body]

Output: That broadcast made it seem like Whittemore had stage lighting without a stage. I would look at those PP chances for UNH not just as a portion of the whole, but also in terms of effectiveness. Not just having more stuff happen but having stuff happen and threatening with it. It looks like one of the things that Red is gonna have to do is get the boys to show up stronger in the second and third periods.


Input: [Date] 1 year 42 weeks ago [Title] Thanks Brandon. [Body]

Output: Thanks Brandon.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] CHN has us 8th, for what it's [Body]

Output: CHN has us 8th, for what it's worth.


Input: [Date] 1 year 46 weeks ago [Title] I want one. [Body]

Output: I want one.


Input: [Date] 1 year 46 weeks ago [Title] As a Pats fan... [Body]

Output: ..I was going to say I would take him right now. I'd actually like 3 of him though.


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] This is one of my favorite [Body]

Output: This is one of my favorite Hoke gifs. Going ot be using it a lot this year.


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] CHICK [Body]

Output: CHICK


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Title] You win. [Body]

Output: You win.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 11 hours ago [Title] Sure! you da man. [Body]

Output: Sure! [email removed]


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Title] This is not creative but will save you some time and effort [Body]

Output: just get this: http://www.teamsportscovers.com/product/101-155112


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] I mentioned this in the other [Body]

Output: I mentioned this in the other thread but coming with 10 or so years of live sound experience, I do not for one second believe the mic had anything to do with it. And I know MSC is a very prolific public speaker who is not at all bothered by technology. And again, if there was an echo or feedback issue, you would here it, like in this video from when Mark Harmon spoke at the Big House (he did just fine). But in MSC video from the weekend, you don't hear any audio feedback or echo. Harmon did ok: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaH6nCdJ-Q8


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] Official Statement from UM blames microphone [Body]

Output: http://record.umich.edu/articles/u-m-statement-regarding-president-colemans-halftime-remarks Blames it on the wireless mic. I happen to be an audio engineer in a duplicit alternate life and I honestly don't buy it...unfortunately... and how is it that Mark Harmon knows how to talk normally with a microphone at the Big House: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjWWcbnNHr0


Input: [Date] 1 year 46 weeks ago [Title] Brandon's connection thru Dominos/Nascar/Nets [Body]

Output: From behind the Rivals paysite, I think it was Doug Karsch's article that mentioned that Brandon was able to use his connection to Dominos eventually leading to the Nets bball team, Jay Z, etc to get to Beyonce. NASCAR was mentioned as well somehow. I've been around various UM circles enough (sorry can't be more specific here) to be pretty sure she was asked to come (as evidenced by her apology for not being able to make it) but it is not a pre-req for VIP celebs to be UM fans to be asked to help make appearances at some high profile events.... Don't ask me about some famous celebs who have turned us down..I'd violate some NDA :-)


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Title] Copy the youtube link and go [Body]

Output: Copy the youtube link and go to keepvid.com Makes downloading a youtube video really easy. Download it as an iTunes-friendly file and sync it to your iTunes/iPad


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Title] Where exactly is the BGSU [Body]

Output: Where exactly is the BGSU student section?


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Title] Thinkin about trekking thru the snow to get there from AA.... [Body]

Output: ....better be worth it. anyone know if there's a seating area most M fans are congregating in?


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Title] Where's everyone sitting? [Body]

Output: Thinking about going and would like to be near some Maize and Blue...


Input: [Date] 3 years 43 weeks ago [Title] This is the true...and it's [Body]

Output: This is the true...and it's almost a tossup between how much I'm looking forward to the game vs. eating at buffalo joe's


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Title] How exciting/packed are the ex. games? [Body]

Output: I can't post new topics so I'll just ask here: How exciting are the exhibition games? I'm thinking about bringing some people who have never been to a UM hockey game before, but I don't want to bring them to a sub-par experience. Is the crowd full? Do the students still do all the cheers?


Input: [Date] 3 years 47 weeks ago [Title] it was when if you looked [Body]

Output: it was when if you looked closely enough you could see a jockstrap on the field that belonged to Darius Flemming


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Title] His bit on Molk [Body]

Output: was classic.


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Title] I'm new to the hockey scene.. [Body]

Output: so forgive this question: Is season opener vs Mercyhurst going to be competitive? I wouldn't have thought so but it's not listed as an exihibition game so......just deciding if I should go.


Input: [Date] 4 years 48 weeks ago [Title] I'm not gonna try for all [Body]

Output: I'm not gonna try for all THAT stuff. She wants to know "what the big deal is"


Input: [Date] 5 years 1 day ago [Title] To achieve creeper status... [Body]

Output: follow QBForce (the Forcier family) and michigan_fball of course. (mgoblue) Then there's um_coachrod even though Coach Rod is probably (hopefully) too busy worrying about UConn than tweeting. and while it's more bball, you can consider following umhoops (of umhoops.com blog); Dylan does some football tweeting from time to time, esp. during games.


Input: [Date] 5 years 2 weeks ago [Title] For elephant ears: go next to [Body]

Output: For elephant ears: go next to the MI Union by the Cube. Near the entrance to the MUG Food Court.


Input: [Date] 5 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Double edged sword... [Body]

Output: I hate how it messes up traffic (I have to change my commute schedule and route every day) and the few businesses I have talked to don't like it either because it actually takes revenue away from them. (Everyone gets fair food...no one gets a haircut or goes into town to get a haircut, stuff like that, etc). And I don't like most of what is for sale at art fair. But. A group I'm with makes a killing on selling parking spots :-)


Input: [Date] 5 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Actually I have tix to most [Body]

Output: Actually I have tix to most home stuff :-) I did mean away, mostly.


Input: [Date] 5 years 5 weeks ago [Title] Did anyone else wait a long [Body]

Output: Did anyone else wait a long time for the confirmation email to come? (I'm still waiting...a lil worried)


Input: [Date] 5 years 19 weeks ago [Title] It's like meeting the man of [Body]

Output: It's like meeting the man of my dreams...and then meeting his beautiful wife...... ..and I'm a guy!


Input: [Date] 5 years 20 weeks ago [Title] I like all of Night's movies... [Body]

Output: but not as much as I liked being there at Munn for the Sat game. Brian, thanks for the write up! Not to be "that creepy fan" but I was only a few rows behind you.


Input: [Date] 5 years 20 weeks ago [Title] Just heard one of the coaches on WTKA [Body]

Output: ...say that Hogan and Summers "should" have a chance to play on Friday but for Hogan vs. Hunwick it'd be a tough decision "if" Hogan was fully recovered..."he's getting there"


Input: [Date] 5 years 20 weeks ago [Title] I posted over in "M owns Munn"... [Body]

Output: but just got back from the game and it was my first away game for anything Michigan. Great atmosphere, good win. Nice to stick it to the home crowd.


Input: [Date] 5 years 20 weeks ago [Title] Just got back from Munn [Body]

Output: Thanks for the ticket advice. Great game; it was my first Michigan away-game experience in any sport. My friend and I were in a mostly Spartan section (I got some looks when I kept yelling "Who cares" during the Spartan player intros...not sure what came over me, I coulda gotten a beat down =P) After the 1st period we left and joined the student section and it got even better because we could cheer and chant with a lot more freedom. Even though we were a pretty small crowd it felt pretty good to rub it everyone's faces after the win ("Sea-son's O-ver!" etc). The student section made it our own little home game; our hockey culture is a lot stronger and it was obvious tonight.


Input: [Date] 5 years 20 weeks ago [Title] How to get tickets? [Body]

Output: How does one get tickets without having to drive to the box office an hr before gametime? Also, where are most of the UM folks at?


Input: [Date] 5 years 23 weeks ago [Title] I'm not blaming him for [Body]

Output: I'm not blaming him for anything. I said I'd trade that play away, within this world of make believe.


Input: [Date] 5 years 23 weeks ago [Title] I think we can do better =P [Body]

Output: that 2008 Cap One Bowl has GOT to be worth at least 2 games! Too bad mgopoints don't count in the BCS...or..anything else in the real [football] world.


Input: [Date] 5 years 23 weeks ago [Title] M-Wolvinerine: NCAA vacate... [Body]

Output: "(And before you start, the NCAA NEVER comes down with the hammer on teams that WIN it all, so you can bet the records wouldn't be vacated if that was the case)." Really? Do you really think if we won the bball NC that they would not have vacated that? A part of me is glad we didn't win that game to save us the embarrassment of having to vacate a NC. (I'm a late bloomer btw, wasn't a UM fan back then, it's taken me some time to catch up)


Input: [Date] 5 years 23 weeks ago [Title] Yep, I originally said: I'd [Body]

Output: Yep, I originally said: I'd trade the 05 Penn State win for a win against App. Trading "Henne to Manningham!!!" for "and the kick is good" I'd trade a huge win for a SINGLE PLAY too: I would trade the 2008 Wisconsin win *just for Roy Roundtree not to have been tackled at the 1 yard line this year in Urbana* (the Illinois loss). I love Roy Squarebush but that single play and the subsequent inability to score a TD from 1 yard out on 4 tries was the tipping point in that game and the start of the downward spiral of the season. (Not the losses to Iowa or MSU, in my opinion)


Input: [Date] 21 hours 22 min ago [Title] MSU seems to have a bronze [Body]

Output: MSU seems to have a bronze and green "U of M" winged helmet. How has no one mentioned this. Makes me thing not real. No way they would do winged helmet. Follow the btn link.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I don't understand people who [Body]

Output: I don't understand people who get upset with the whole "us" thing. As an alumnus, I do consider myself part of UofM forever. I spent hours of life in the stands and tons of tuition dollars that helped support the team. Why can't I be considered a part?


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I'm confused. So what was her [Body]

Output: I'm confused. So what was her job? Was she helping athletes or students? Makes it sound like she's a super counsellor or something. Makes me wish I had met her while I was there


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Your answer [Body]

Output: Umm not every channel I get comes in HD. There are some channels that don't offer HD or my package doesn't carry the HD option. Or if I'm watching something from a DVD that's not HD.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Let's hope its the year he [Body]

Output: Let's hope its the year he finally has a breakout performance!


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 3 days ago [Title] The pattern reminds me of a [Body]

Output: The pattern reminds me of a golfers kit. But, eh, they're gloves, I couldn't care less as long as they work.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] My experience... [Body]

Output: Summary: If your on an extreme budget, go with VIZIO. But only as a last resort. If you can find a sale or have the extra money.... go with SONY Detailed explanation: If you have channels that aren't in HD, I'd NOT recommend VIZIO. HD channels come in perfect and awesome, but anything that isn't HD comes in pixellated or fuzzy. I'd also have to point out that a lot of peripherals (DVD player, PS3) come in really softly. I have to boost my volume to 100 just to hear it. My other TV is a SONY that I adopted through marriage. It's been a champ and I highly recommend it. Combine that with a Sony HT-CT770 2.1 Channel Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer (or equivalent), and it's been an awesome purchase. Found this one by testing all the sound bars at the local best buy. This one gave the richest sound... while the others sounded hollow or tin-ey.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Not* paying attention. Sorry [Body]

Output: Not* paying attention. Sorry can't edit on phone.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Ha. Serves me right for [Body]

Output: Ha. Serves me right for thinking the NBA is garbage and paying attention to any of it (including nicknames). Angry diatribe retracted.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I know you're trying to be [Body]

Output: I know you're trying to be funny, but making fun of someone's appearance is not cool in my books. Grow up


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Man card. Turn it in. [Body]

Output: Man card. Turn it in.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Currently under a [Body]

Output: Currently under a thunderstorm warning and tornado watch. Not getting me outside. Looking at the weather/cloud map, you'll have to be north of Houghton Lake to get a good view.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 4 days ago [Title] In Harbaugh I trust [Body]

Output: In Harbaugh I trust


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 2 days ago [Title] No, it's a home game [Body]

Output: Definitely not. Both OSU and Oregon come to Michigan and Michigan State that weekend, respectively.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 3 days ago [Title] If you listen to the full [Body]

Output: If you listen to the full routine here: http://therantisdue.com/90725 he continues asking who Iowa fans hate. Apparently OSU more than Michigan. In fact, just one guy really hates Michigan. Start at about 20:45.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Bad team and bad SCHEDULE [Body]

Output: Not sure if this was mentined yet, but we did have well, one of the WORST home schedules you can have in a single season. OSU, ND, and MSU were away. Our "best" home game was against Penn State. That had more to do with the attendance record than anything. Switch any one of those games to "home" and we still have the record.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 5 days ago [Title] "No one is gonna get hurt"... [Body]

Output: "No one is gonna get hurt"... really? why? b/c they're women? That seems to be what you're implying. So if two dudes were brawling it out, would it be, 'na man, let them fight it out' Get real. These women were throwing punches. And there was a child involved. A child! He threw something at the one woman's face. Who knows how much this could have escalated. The man taking this video should have put down the cameria immediately and helped try to break it off. Or at least go get security.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Concur [Body]

Output: This was posted on twitter yesterday that it was from the PA camp where >1000 kids showed up. https://twitter.com/Spath_Wolverine/status/607533478138269696/photo/1


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 6 days ago [Title] But this means Galloway won't [Body]

Output: But this means Galloway won't be a color commentator for OUR games. I see this as a win.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Nevermind. Clicked link and [Body]

Output: Nevermind. Clicked link and read "Other fish like tuna can warm specific body parts, boosting performance at key times, but whole-body "endothermy" has not been observed in a fish before." Touché Internet.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Why do they insist this is [Body]

Output: Why do they insist this is the first? It's already been reported that the blue fin tuna is "warm blooded". Not to mention some sharks, but they aren't fish.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Utopia; a MMORPG since 1998 [Body]

Output: It's a gamer's addiction I can't break. I've been playing this game on and off since 2003. It's one of the oldest-running online browser games. It features a hardcore strategy gameplay on building and managing a kingdom set in a fantasy world. And it's especially number crazy, like deciding what race and personality to play and how best to take advantage of each individual's attributes. Sadly it's numbers which used to be 40k or so near it's height is down to only about 4k. Lots of long-time vets playing with a few new players here and there. The game used to be unplayable unless you downloaded a third party software to analyze your builds and attack #'s. Now thought, they incorporated a lot of that into the game itself. Much more playable now for casual gamers, but still takes a lot of coordination to do well as a team. Game can be found here: http://utopia-game.com/shared/ Forums are currently down at the moment (not sure why) but likely due to a new "age" starting. By age, the game resets every 3 months to a different age. It's on Age 65 now.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 6 days ago [Title] hypocrite troll [Body]

Output: A bunch of overweight, fat bald guys Christmas'. I bet they spend the day jerking off to Chewie and Harrison Ford. -Matt Millens Mustache Says the poster who openly admitted to liking comic books.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 6 days ago [Title] The optimism and excitement [Body]

Output: The optimism and excitement that Harbaugh has brought shows no signs of stopping. Last year, HTTV took till the final couple days to reach 100%. .... Amazing.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Response to both above posters [Body]

Output: I have no sympathy for GRRM. "Writing is hard", rubbish. He has explicitly said the reason he hasn't finished the book is because he can't write while traveling. So it's been 4-5 years now and because he's famous, all he does is travel. That's a long vacation. Nobody needs that much time off.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 1 day ago [Title] When did OSU and Utah [Body]

Output: When did OSU and Utah constitute top Pac12 competition? Middle of the pack at best. And I'm not blowing smoke, as I follow the Beavers as my 2nd team.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I was thinking more like this... [Body]

Output: Someone say recruits come in pairs?


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Redshirt [Body]

Output: Maybe this will allow either Malzone or Morris to redshirt like all QBs should.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Using your parents cable [Body]

Output: Using your parents cable account to use watch ESPN does not count as cutting the cable. Someone is still paying $100/mo for that.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 6 days ago [Title] My guess is he would see [Body]

Output: My guess is he would see little time on field this year as a LB. So why not get some help at TE. He can always go back to LB next year if we really lack for bodies there. I'm fine with it. In JH I trust.


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Body] Awesome! Unfortunately That remaining schedule looks brutal. [Title]

Output: Awesome! Unfortunately That


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] This certainly explains a lot...makes it a bit more forgivable [Title]

Output: This certainly explains a


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] I wish they would show replays before the commercial break. [Title]

Output: I wish they would show replays before the


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Ok I am going [Title]

Output: Ok I am


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Lodos Bar and Gril is the place to be. http://lodosbarandgrill.com/lodo/ [Title]

Output: Lodos Bar and Gril is the


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Ok well I know that if I stay at home and watch it I won't be dissapointed however if I risk going to the viewing party there is a chance it may suck...That is the analysis I am getting. I think I am going to stay home. [Title]

Output: Ok well I know that if I stay


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Disapointed...enough said. [Title]

Output: Disapointed...enough said.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Has anyone ever been to a viewing party like this? I am debating whether or not to go but I have no idea what to expect. [Title]

Output: Has anyone ever been to a


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Body] This really makes me appreciate the amazing role models and coaches we have in Beilein and Hoke...and all of our coaches for that matter. [Title]

Output: This really makes me


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Body] Just turned on the game...thanks for the heads up [Title]

Output: Just turned on the


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Can we please not have this discussion right now?...or ever again. [Title]

Output: Can we please not have this


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] anyone else having sound issues on BTN? Any tips? [Title]

Output: anyone else having sound


Input: [Date] 2 years 22 weeks ago [Body] Dont you get tired of ragging on DB? The guy does more for UM athletics than any of us knows. Its getting old buddy. [Title]

Output: Dont you get tired of ragging


Input: [Date] 2 years 22 weeks ago [Body] keep it in your shorts buddy [Title]

Output: keep it in your shorts buddy


Input: [Date] 2 years 23 weeks ago [Body] Well anyone who gets a degree in "parks and recreation" from Central Michigan is already on my shit list..No Im not kidding- thats what Crean graduated with. [Title]

Output: Well anyone who gets a degree


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Body] What is more surpising is that you think this is news. [Title]

Output: What is more surpising is


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Body] Cannot disagree more. It is the only thing which makes it possible for a normal sized player to defend against a 7 foot tall mammoth. [Title]

Output: Cannot disagree more. It is


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Body] WOW---just wow. [Title]

Output: WOW---just wow.


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Body] hahaha, that's an impressive resemblance- even more impressive that you noticed it. Well played sir. [Title]

Output: hahaha, that's an impressive


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Body] F-ing humpers...They ruin everything. [Title]

Output: F-ing humpers...They ruin


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] You are a gentleman and a scholar...I wasn't upset with him in the first place; I mean it's not like the kid has been trained in PR skills. Just beat ohio and nothing else matters. [Title]

Output: You are a gentleman and a


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] YES YES YES YES....I freaking love those. [Title]

Output: YES YES YES YES....I freaking


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] BEAT WISCONSIN...THEN BEAT LITTLE BROTHER [Title]

Output: BEAT WISCONSIN...THEN BEAT


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] Why wait? Whether we beat Wiscy or not there is still a game in East Lansing which should be infiltrated with maize and blue...Timing seems irrelevant to me. [Title]

Output: Why wait? Whether we beat


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] Beers alleged that his imaginary girlfriend had just died and that is why he was so out of control....Are those jokes getting old? I hope not. [Title]

Output: Beers alleged that his


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] I am happy with our current team and bringing back the Fab 5 would simply distract from the accomplishments of the guys who are here now doing it the right way. Let them buy tickets and sit amongst the rest of us if the want to watch a game- But I want the spotlight to be on the guys we have here now. [Title]

Output: I am happy with our current


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] Happy Birthday Coach...Here is a cool story. On Sunday (day after IU) he was sitting behind me at Church---needles to say he looked exhausted and pissed. [Title]

Output: Happy Birthday Coach...Here


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] Honestly, it's a shame that this has become public. He did nothing illegal and what he does on his own time is none of our business. Looks like fun though! [Title]

Output: Honestly, it's a shame that


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] And the Mgoblog snobbery continues...Its Monday morning buddy- lay off. [Title]

Output: And the Mgoblog snobbery


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Body] Obviously upset. I felt like Burke was forced into the position of doing everything. I don't know, it just seemed like the world was on his shoulders. We'll get em at home. [Title]

Output: Obviously upset. I felt like


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 3 days ago [Body] I'm an EE, but was CSE and took 203, 280, 281, 270, and just finished 370. I thought 280 projects and material were fairly easy, but the exams are brutal. It's likely that the class will actually be team taught, where each professor listed will teach part of the course for all three sections (that's how Deorio and Fu did it when I took it last year). The nice thing is that the lectures are recorded so you can re-watch them, or if you're swamped you can catch them later. The labs are really easy, but good practice. If you've taken 280 prior to the last two semesters (like I did), try not to get really angry, but for the last two semesters all of the projects were allowed to be done in teams of 2. So you could work with a partner on them. Partner selection can really impact the time required for this course. If you're motivated, and enjoy coding, the course is very manageable, and help is always available if you ask for it. Personally, I love coding but hate the CS department. I think they overall do a terrible job of actually teaching, especially the introductory courses. That's why I switched to EE, and I couldn't be happier with that choice. Incidentally I finished EECS 216, and 370 finals, up studying for EECS 230 final tomorrow night. Good luck anyone who still has finals to take! [Title]

Output: Took it


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Letting former athletes, regardless of how successful dictate anything isn't okay. They are not Michigan. Sure they represented us, and we appreciate them and even love them for it. For me at least though, I don't care who they are, it's not about them. His version is less eloquent but no different than "No man is more important than the Team.." You can argue that he should have phrased it better, but it reads to me the same way, and I agree with him. [Title]

Output: He's got a point


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 3 days ago [Body] I was actually an NCO in intelligence, but that's neither here nor there. I always got in trouble in the Army for asking why, so believe me when I tell you I'm not a blindly follow orders kind of leader myself. [Title]

Output: definetly not infantry


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Picture this, your overbearing, out of touch, micromanaging boss orders you to do something you know is a bad idea. You know you have to do your job, and you love where you work, so you do it even though you know it's a terrible idea. After it blows up, and you have to make a statement about it. You can't throw your boss under the bus, or you get fired, and you make yourself sound irrelevant. So you make a statement about trying to be smart about it, which is probably what you told your boss to begin with. Sort of an I told you so to your boss without being too obvious. DB clearly wanted to "market the brand" to other than traditional fans. He did it with marketing gimmicks, which Hunter had to implement. They all ended horribly. In many cases, I agree what Hunter said wasn't good, but what was he supposed to say? My boss is an idiot and I told him not to do this. From what I understand Hunter didn't authorize the Coke for tickets thing. According to some contract the company gets a bunch of tickets it can use for promotions, but it's supposed to clear them with the department first. They didn't clear it and just did it. Again, he doesn't want to throw the sponsors under the bus and lose money from the department. What is he supposed to say? If you wanted to keep your job, what would you say? I'll tell you one thing Hunter did, after last season and the disastrous general admission policy, Hunter formed a Student Advisory Council. The council was composed of 4 students from each class (freshmen - graduate student) plus 2 from the central student government. We met throughout the season, and Hunter attended our meetings, and that council was the reason student ticket prices were lowered, along with other, mostly student section related fixes. Hunter cared, and got it. He is the scapegoat for a lot of the BS that has happened and that is unfortunate. I know you guys don't know me so you don't know what a big deal it is that I'm defending him. As I said I'm an engineering student. I'm not a fan of marketing or business in general. I prefer facts and truth to promotions and advertisements that make emotional appeals. Michigan football is one of the very few things I actually get emotional about. Ask my wife, I get yelled at about it all the time. Hunter has earned my respect and trust. He's not the person that he's being made out to be, and while I have disagreed with some of his decisions, and he is responsible for a small percent of the problems, he is not the problem. The real problem in my humble opinion is that people are looking for a person to blame for an institutional failure. Michigan's problems don't start with the athletics department. They are much deeper. It's not just Dave Brandon that cared more about money than tradition. Many people have forgotten what Michigan's real tradition is. One of the clearest and least political examples I can give for this it the visceral hatred for passing offenses at Michigan. I hear people constantly complaining and saying that we have to run the ball, we have to play man ball, and Bo would roll over in his grave if we don't run more. All the while forgetting that Michigan was a pioneer in the forward pass: "...Prior to the advent of the forward pass, football was nothing but a smash-mouth, up-the-gut running mentality. Yost, however, demanded speed and agility, and he demanded it right away. If you stood around at practice, you did not belong on the team. Yost's teachings were precise and calculated down to the second of each practice. If a player missed an assignment on the field, Yost would jump in without pads and run the play first-hand..." "... One of Yost's most significant contributions to Michigan and the game in general was his usage of the spiral when the forward pass was implemented in 1906. While other teams were simply trying to "perfect" the two-handed end-over-end basket push, Yost found that by throwing the ball in a spiral, it could be delivered to the intended target faster with more accuracy and at much greater length. Michigan's new passing game dominated teams across the country over the next decade. The Wolverines became frequent visitors to schools outside of the Midwest, since due to a scheduling squabble, the team did not compete in the conference from 1907-16..." source: http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092607aaa.html In short, rushing smash mouth manball is not Michigan's tradition. In general, money, an enormous endowment, etc is not Michigan's tradition. Michigan's tradition in one word is: Excellence. In everything we do we should strive for and achieve excellence. If that requires hurry up, spread, passing offenses, then so be it. People are so short sighted, and attacking Hunter is just one more example of it. Until we drop the notion that we have to do things one way because that's the Michigan way, and realize that whatever way is the best way is the Michigan way, and just because we've always done something one way does not make it the best way, then we will not return to our positon as the leaders and the best. I could go on but I'm afraid this is already TL;DR. But if you did read it thank you. *edited for spelling, sorry I'm an engineering student and this is the longest thing I've written in college. [Title]

Output: That's not how I read that statement.


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I am an undergraduate Engineering student at Michigan right now. I'm also a 9 year US Army veteran. I met Hunter last year during the general admission fiasco, and I've been in consistent contact with him since then. I've gotten to know him fairly well since then. He is a good man who cared about Michigan. So I'm curious, and have a question for everyone attacking him. I've heard a lot about how Dave Brandon micromanaged everything. He would watch film with coach Hoke, and exerted his influence in everything. Yet somehow you all seem to believe that Hunter was solely responsible for all of the ridiculous marketing gimmicks and set the policy on who they were targeting (families of 4 from GR who only come to one game a year). You don't seem to think it's possible that he disagreed with what was being done as well, but tried to do what he could, and do his job. That far from being a yes man, he registered his disagreement with DB, but was overruled by his boss. One thing I learned in the Army is that real leaders own what they're doing, even when they're being forced to do it by their superiors, and they don't throw their superiors under the bus, or play the blame game. Hunter was a real leader. Also, attacking him for his twitter name? Really? I guarantee if we looked at half of your facebook or twitter accounts we would find far worse than a twitter name LochDogg. I'm glad I got to know Hunter, and I'm sad to see him go. [Title]

Output: In defense of Hunter


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Without the fans (and donors) you have no facilities or equipment and are an insignificant club sport. The fans invest their time, emotion, and money and that investment is no less important or relevant than the contribution that the players and coaches make. Neither will exist without the other. I guarantee if the fans all left, college football would not exist for long. [Title]

Output: Without the fans (and donors)


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Body] This was just another in a string of excellent games played and won by these women. They are an excellent team and if you haven't watched them play you should. After almost 9 years in the Army I'm now an undergraduate engineering student at Michigan. I've never been a soccer fan, and in fact had never watched a whole game of soccer. I love football, hockey, and basketball. When I moved here with my wife and 4 year old daughter I rented a house in the area and by amazing luck our neighbors daughter was beginning as a freshmen at Michigan and was a scholarship player on the soccer team. To support our neighbors I decided to go to the first home game of the season and brought my daughter. Since then I've been hooked. These women are so much fun to watch and are so talented. Yet even with all the individual talent, they play so well together as a team. I really enjoy watching their games and cheering for them. They've made me a fan of soccer which is something I never thought could happen. My daughter loves going to the games as well and cheering for our neighbor and the entire team. Since moving down here she learned the Victors and sings it constantly. The only thing that could be better would be if more people would come watch and cheer for these women. The attendance at the Womens Soccer is rather low. While it's a little late this season, if you want to see some great competitors battle it out, you really should come watch this team play. [Title]

Output: another great game


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Body] Yes I was a state officer in 2000 [Title]

Output: Yes I was a state officer in


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Body] Thanks guys. I'm a married Army veteran (non-traditional student). After almost a decade in the Army I was medically discharged, and I've spent the last 2 years completing all the required classes to transfer. It's been a long journey for me to get here and I am beyond excited! Also, my 3 year old daughter has been telling everyone, "My daddy's going to Michigan!" she watches all the games with me and is excited too! [Title]

Output: Thanks guys. I'm a married


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Body] Worst offensive play calling I've seen since the Carr days. Pathetic. Fire Borges and fire Hoke for hiring him. It's not just this game it's all the games this season. [Title]

Output: Didn't Carr retire.


Input: [Date] 3 years 41 weeks ago [Body] the issue is that they were making dirty plays and seemed to be deliberately trying to injure Denard (grabbing his facemask and twisting after a late hit) and then the roughing the passer. I'm sure there were more I didn't see. That shouldn't be tolerated at all. Yep, we lost, and our play wasn't that great, and I have no issue with a clean loss. But when someone tries to deliberately injure a player from the other team, they should be called out, and if their coach doesn't put a stop to it (sits them for one play and then puts them back in), then the league should step in and start vacating wins or penalizing the team. Taunting and classless stuff like that is silly and poor sportsmanship, but the real concern is trying to injure other players. That's not sports, it’s assault. [Title]

Output: the issue


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Body] Thanks RR for showing us something different at Michigan. I wish you had been given the 4th year to prove/disprove your work. You are a great coach, and a great man. I wish you and your family the best of luck, and I'm sure you'll be leading another team to wins in no time. [Title]

Output: Thank you


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Body] let them sit and refuse to discuss it for a month so that their buyout drops to $2.5 mil instead of $4 mil, then fire them like you already decided to. Thus you've saved $1.5 mil to use on the lawyers when he files a lawsuit against you for doing that. I hope that's not what happened, but perception is reality in many cases. [Title]

Output: you


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Body] I just wish that when they say they're selling "authentic" jerseys that they were actually, you know, more like what they players wear. The "authentic" jerseys they sell are decent quality, but they're not very authentic, other than that they're made by adidas. [Title]

Output: authentic jersey


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Body] this post was a massive failure after the PSU game, not just because of your opinion, but because of the way you wrote it. The problem with being drunk and writing isn't that you can't have a rational thought, but that most drunk people can't express a rational thought in a way that is interresting, or appropriate for people who are not themselves drunk. Thanks for your opinion, I'm sure there are many people who agree with you, just as there are some who disagree with you. Especially since you mentioned BH which, dear god... well nevermind. [Title]

Output: IIRC


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Body] I'd like RR to stay for 1 more year with a different defensive staff, however I also would understand and be okay with JH coming in. I just really hope we're not the next Notre Dame with all this CC. [Title]

Output: just hope


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Body] the car thing is pretty common at most schools as another poster pointed out above. Most of these athleets get some kind of "improper" benefit. Granted OSU is pretty shady on a lot of things, and I'd love nothing more than for them to burn, however, Tressel did come out and say that the "over practicing" happens at most major schools and wasn't a big deal, when the rest of the media was trying to crucify us for it. As much as I hate OSU, I feel honor bound to not sling mud, but to let them get caught on their own and fry for it. [Title]

Output: from what i understand


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Body] a dime. perhaps some of the comentators on there are not so bad, but as a whole, i wouldn't give them a single penny. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm done defending RR to anyone who wants him gone. I've supported him, but more importantly I've supported the players, the team and the school. If people don't show up to the games because they don't support the coach, then they should give up their season tickets, move to afghanistan and join the taliban. Michigan football is bigger than a coach, a player, a recruit. It's a team, and we should support the team, and want them to succeed. Yes, RR has been responsible as the head coach for several embarrasing losses, an NCAA investigation/probation, and some of our worst-on-record performances. If DB decides to fire him, I'll support the next HC as much as I supported RR. However, if DB decides to bring back RR, then support the team, or find a new team to be a fan of. As I said above, the taliban is always recruiting. [Title]

Output: espn isn't worth


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Body] what's the point of having a minimum point total to post new content when people get insane amounts of points for posting pictures and .gif files in replys instead of original thoughts/ideas or even opinions. Not saying that's how the OP in this thread got his points, but seriously, points are meaningless for judging whether someone can be trusted to post quality content when people upvote single word replys and silly cat pictures. [Title]

Output: mgopoints


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Body] i can sort of see the op's arguement if it were put more like this, we all (most of us) have some superstition about game day attire/actions. Perhaps it's just another superstition that a coach should wear maize and blue instead of white and blue for the games. I'm just guessing. I know I have certain things I wear every game day, and have some way more obsessive friends who are very specific on what they eat and wear, where they sit etc. [Title]

Output: i can


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Body] what about lloyd's record vs OSU in his last few years (tressel era). Not better than RR. The "Michigan Man" argument never held any weight with me. Bo played for Miami (OH), and was an assistant coach at fing ohio state before coming to Michigan. How is Bo more of a Michigan man than RR? Granted Bo had a much better record at Michigan, but that was never the point of the "Michigan Man" arguement. RR didn't ever get a fair shake from many fans, and certainly not from the media. That however is where my defense of RR ends. There are a lot of negative things that have happened since RR came to Michgan, and I can certainly see the arguement to replace him. I also can see the arguement to keep him for one more year (as long as we get a new Defensive staff). The thing is, I'm so drained from the whole thing, that I just don't care anymore what decision DB makes. If it's to keep RR, at least we'll see if he can do better in his 4th year, if he can, great, Michigan wins and we're all happy. If the team can't win after next year, no one would argue for another year. If however DB decides to bring in another coach, be it JH or whoever else, I will support his decision, the new coach, and the Team. I really just want the team to win. Regardless of what that takes (as long as we're not cheating, or being classless). IMO too many fans have let their hatered of RR blind them, and turn them into fans that no team needs. If you ever rooted against Michigan because you thought it would hasten the change of coaching staff, well, you should just join the taliban. With that, happy new year, and Go Blue! [Title]

Output: seriously


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Body] Some of the soldiers I met in Afghanistan from an Arkansas National Guard engineer unit told me some things about this. Apparently, one of the soldiers cousins is friends with Mallett. He told me Mallett said he wasn't forced out. He liked Michigan, but preferred to be closer to home, and the coaching change, along with the new scheme (spread vs. pro) he figured it was a good time/excuse to transfer. I realize this is considered hearsay, because I didn't hear it directly from the source, but these guys had no reason to lie about what their family member told them. I also saw pictures of the Soldier with his cousin, and his cousin with Mallett, so I consider this to be true information. [Title]

Output: sources


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Body] There are 2 things my 15 month old daughter loves to watch, one is "Jacks Big Music Show" on nick junior, and the other is Michigan football. She's been doing the touchdown sign since she was 8 months old. She was 2 days old during the Indiana game in 2009, I watched it while holding her in the hospital (we had to stay an extra couple days because she had a mild infection). She's on her way to being a die hard M fan like me. I also have converted my wife from a state fan to loving Michigan. [Title]

Output: 2 things


Input: [Date] 4 years 32 weeks ago [Body] I understand what six-zero is saying in his post, and he's right about the cost and time associated with this. As another commenter said though, we don't know if this was the best one they offered or there were better ones that delaney didn't choose. I think one important thing to remember here though, is that one of the reasons we have logo's or marks is to put it on products to sell to consumers/fans. If 90% of the fanbase hates this thing, no one will buy the products that it is put on. In the grand scheme of things, it's used for many other things, and no one is going to not go to a school they want to because of the conference logo. However, I wouldn't buy anything that had this logo on it. I agree with another poster above who said that they missed the mark, and listened to "experts" instead of the public. You'll never make everyone happy, but usually you won't make everyone hate something either. As another poster commented as well, the majority of us are not experts in developing a brand logo/mark or anything like that, however the logos/marks are designed to get us to recognize the brand, and buy it. In that aspect we are experts because we are targeted every second of every day by brand marks/logos. We recognize and buy into ones that are good, and we avoid, ignore, and don't buy into ones that don't connect with us. In this case the Big Ten made a mistake and didn't connect with their target audience, and I believe it's in their best interest to start over and get another one. I am thinking of the long term, because I don't believe that the logo chosen will ever "grow" on me. It has absolutely no appeal to me, or most other fans. I can live with the trophys, hell, I can even live with the division names, I think they could have done better, but they also could have been much worse. The logo though, I don't think they could have done worse. I'm also not advocating hiding or even putting the number 12 in the logo, because seriously, it's not, and hasn't been for over a decade the actual number of teams in the league. It's simply the brand name. [Title]

Output: branding and buying


Input: [Date] 4 years 38 weeks ago [Body] but I think with RR and this offense we'll be in the NC within 2 years [Title]

Output: maybe premature


Input: [Date] 4 years 38 weeks ago [Body] Ok, I understand that everything is ultimately on the head coach, but here's my take.You have an offense that is just crazy good, yes they make mistakes some times, but they're pretty young still. They're scoring like 30 points per game, 67 in this one, and yet I still hear people say, we can't win in the big ten with this gimicky offense. Really? If we had even an average defense, we'd be undefeated. Our problems are on defense. That being said, today, despite giving up 65 points, and a boat load of yards, they did have some really good stops. Especailly that last one. I guess we need to watch them for the rest of the season. Either way, keep RR, because this offense is the way to go. If our defense doesn't improve, maybe bring in a different defensive staff, but for the love of god, don't get rid of RR. Who says we can't recruit the "smaller" faster guys to fill our offense, and have traditional big ten "bigger" guys for our defense? I haven't seen that rule, so if it exists, someone please provide a link. [Title]

Output: why?


Input: [Date] 4 years 38 weeks ago [Body] the practice field in relation to the stadium? I've got a parking pass for Pioneer HS lot from a family member with season tickets, so I'll be parking there. What time should I show up? I'll be bringing my wife, father, and one of my wife's friends, because apparently all of my friends are state fans. I also may have 2 extra tickets that I will give to any veteran/current military member for free. if you wouldn't mind e-mailing me with details I'd love to come over and meet you all and hang out for a bit. douglas.krusell@gmail.com [Title]

Output: where is


Input: [Date] 4 years 38 weeks ago [Body] As a disabled Army veteran now in Afghanistan as a contractor, I'll be streaming the game online for myself and a few of the Soldiers I support/work with who are big enough M fans to stay up and watch the game. Though noon games are better, the 3:30pm starts keep us up until around 4am. Every little bit helps the Soldiers over here, the moondust like dirt and constant wear of patrols tends to make clothing wear out faster, and in most of Afghanistan it's starting to get pretty cold. Where we are about 60km West of Kandahar City, summer temps were around 110-120 degrees, now, night time temps are dropping into the 40's, and it's about to get a lot colder. The Soldiers get issued cold weather gear, but warm socks would probably be greatly appreciated. Also, most of us love ramen noodles, beats the heck out of the food (and I use that term loosly) that the dining facility or mobile kitchen's serve. In case you didn't know, most of the food we eat is designated "for military and prison use only," and I'm not kidding or making that up. If you are planning on mailing anything to a Soldier/Sailor/Airmen/Marine over here, winter is the time you can mail most anything food related. During the summer, don't mail anything meltable, mail usually makes it to Kandahar Air Field, or Bagram Airfield within a few days from the states, there it sits in a shipping container, or on pallets, in the sun/elements, not environmentally controlled area until they can find space for it on a bird or convoy, larger packages usually sit longer than smaller, but many times, they sit for at least a week. In the summer anything you send that can melt, will. It's awesome that Michigan is doing this, and I'm sure Michigan fans will help support it. Us Michigan fans deployed over here appreciate all the prayers and support, and even the ranting on the boards, as it's a nice distraction from the reality on the ground over here. It's always better with a win, so let's hope we can pull it together for the rest of the games this year (particularly for Wisconsin since I'll be home on leave and have tickets!) GO BLUE! and God bless our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines, Veterans, and everyone who supports them. [Title]

Output: some things to keep in mind


Input: [Date] 4 years 40 weeks ago [Body] newsgroups [Title]

Output: one thing to say


Input: [Date] 4 years 43 weeks ago [Body] Almost my entire family (including my wife) are MSU fans (from Petoskey by the way). Not sure how I ended up a Michigan fan, but I don't remember ever being a fan of any other school. My dad has 3 cousins who are M grads (back in the 70's). I joined the Army at 17 right out of high school. After almost 10 years I was medically chaptered, and I'm now working as a civilian over in Afghanistan (I wear maize and blue 3 days a week over here, and my Michigan hat everyday!) The reason I'm over here is to make enough money to go to school full time when I get home and still be able to support my wife and 1 year old daughter (who was 1 month old when I left to come over). She was born on the 24th of September last year and had to stay in the hospital for a few days because of an infection. I almost got into a fight with the nurse because I insisted that she be in my arms for the Michigan game against Indiana, and I watched it with her in the hospital. At any rate, I'm applying to Michigan for the winter 2012 semester hoping to get in for Computer Science. My fall back school is GVSU, I'd rather be unemployed than go to MSU. [Title]

Output: blue in a sea of green


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Body] Not saying we should get Loeffler, but their situation depth-wise is as bad as it is here at some key positions on offense. They've had a lot of injuries at RB, graduated some WR's and Logan Thomas has regressed this year, making a lot of careless mistakes, worse than what Gardner's been doing. I do think there are better candidates than him. I think he'd be like a DeBord or a more innovative version of Borges, with better QB coaching, too. And that may be just fine for many people. [Title]

Output: Not saying we should get


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Body] I think middle-schoolers doing organized conditioning and the pressure coaches face may be a bit more uncommon outside of the South, but year-round conditioning certainly is not. I think in parts of the South, you do see smaller programs emulate larger-schools more often, but something like year-round conditioning, formal and informal, has been around for a while pretty much everywhere. [Title]

Output: I think middle-schoolers


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Body] Look at CRex's post below. It's not so simple as looking at height and weight. Denard has strong legs, but he has relatively long legs and a high waist compared to a lot of RB's. That's part of the reason he runs high and it also makes you susceptible to lower body injuries as time goes on. It's not just height and weight, it's his build/proportions and his running style. He also doesn't have a particularly large neck or trap muscles like some of these other runningbacks, either. Denard is a little smaller than Michael Vick, and even though he plays QB, you can see that he's not a big guy and he's going up against linemen and LB'ers on a normal basis and it's taken its toll. [Title]

Output: Look at CRex's post below.


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Body] I agree about his pad level and upright running style. Even when he's between the tackles, he runs high, partly due to where his center of gravity being relatively high. [Title]

Output: I agree about his pad level


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Body] I agree. You can point to guys like Chris Johnson all you want, but the fact is that he's not the norm. If you run a 4.2 and has had sick numbers at RB through high school and college, than yes, his size is not as much of a factor. But, most RB's don't have Chris Johnson's build, who is pretty thickly built himself if you see him in person. I remember thinking Clinton Portis was on the small side, and while that may have been true, he had more of a RB build. [Title]

Output: I agree. You can point to


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Body] The reason he's projected to be a WR is partly due to what other QB's have done, Denard's build, injury history, and his upside. I understand Denard was successful running the ball between the tackles, but I don't know why people are so quick to judge Denard at WR when he hasn't been playing the position very long. Whether he goes to RB or WR, he will have to learn a lot of new skills. Let the guy continue to learn and develop. Teams will probably give him some handoffs, but if he wants to grow and "own" a position, it's probably going to be as a slot WR. Kinda OT, but Denard is a guy who I could see blowing up in some capacity in the CFL, just sayin'. [Title]

Output: The reason he's projected to


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Body] I think DC would be a better neutral site. [Title]

Output: I think DC would be a better