Input: [Date] 1 year 41 weeks ago [Title] I agree that hiring Cameron [Body]

Output: I agree that hiring Cameron wouldn't solve anything, but your example is terrible because if I was absolutely forced to replace Mattison and could magically hire anyone, Chavis would probably be in the top 3 of my choices.


Input: [Date] 1 year 42 weeks ago [Title] I'm sure this thread will [Body]

Output: I'm sure this thread will remain level headed as everyone can agree the Freep sucks.


Input: [Date] 1 year 42 weeks ago [Title] BASEBALL IS STUPID AS IS THE NFL. [Body]

Output: BASEBALL IS STUPID AS IS THE NFL.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] One of the funniest sports [Body]

Output: One of the funniest sports moments IMO even though we lost was Glen Mason breathlessly telling the sideline reporter that he just "wanted to see what the damn Jug looked like" About sums up our "rivalry" in one sentence.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] I'm sorry, but I can't take [Body]

Output: I'm sorry, but I can't take Gopher smack talk seriously. We beat them at their place with our worst team ever by multiple scores. We shut them out in 2011. We win this game by 20 points easy. Also could you imagine any UM players disrespecting the opposition like this, especially to the media?


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] God I miss negs right now. [Body]

Output: God I miss negs right now.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] This info is from UMHoops so [Body]

Output: This info is from UMHoops so make sure to support that great site. This puts us to the scholarship limit assuming that GRIII and McGary return. Since that seems extremely unlikely, we probably have room for two more. My guess would be that we take Grantham and either Blackmon or Booker if they want to come, but if we miss, we bank one for what looks like a great 2015 class.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] Simply a huge win for Coach B [Body]

Output: Simply a huge win for Coach B and the basketball program. If we're gonna continue competing for Big Ten and National Titles, we're gonna have to start winning these types of recruiting battles with teams like Arizona.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] I do think we have been [Body]

Output: I do think we have been watching different games. UConn is a completely different game if Devin is a little more accurate and doesn't throw that first pick or if we don't give up the fumble touchdown or if we don't screw up the punt return. If we exclude TOs, our offense has had 3 good games moving the ball and one bad one. I realize we haven't played the elite of college football, but the Big Ten sucks balls and outside of MSU, I don't think there's a defense capable of slowing down Devin if he's ND Devin. So really the number one issue facing the team is Devin getting back on track. Everything else will open up from there.


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] The juxtaposition of your [Body]

Output: The juxtaposition of your post with your signature is fantastic. I think the plays we run are fine if (and it's a huge IF) we avoid turnovers. There isn't an offense under the sun that can consistently move the ball if they turn it over 4 times a game.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] Well based on my excellent [Body]

Output: Well based on my excellent understanding of statistics(so gonna nail this Stats HW I'm doing right now) I assume this means we should be out of the goalline every play as it has the highest average.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] You should probably look [Body]

Output: You should probably look again at #6. Unless you were talking about Mississippi St in which case I'd wonder at your vitrol towards them over the Gator Bowl.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] That would be my suspicion on [Body]

Output: That would be my suspicion on what will happen. He will have to be counted against the cap for a year no matter what so we'll see if he's able to go (if not it doesn't matter and he better get one hell of an ovation from the arena when he makes an appearance). If not, then he'll be put on a medical to allow him to finish school and he wouldn't count against a future cap.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] Trying to talk you off the ledge [Body]

Output: It's still going to be a solid class overall, just not a nationally elite one like the last couple years so don't jump off a bridge. For basketball though, recruiting is so accelerated that I'd expect the national championship berth to be more beneficial to the 2015/2016 classes that are just starting to form big interests.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] Not trying to be snarky here, [Body]

Output: Not trying to be snarky here, but I'm honestly curious why you are here. If you don't enjoy UFRs and anaylsis of players (and note: since we're not going to win every game 1000-0, there is going to be some critique of the players performance), I just feel like this would be a miserable place to be in general. If your larger point is that some criticism in the UFRs went too far (I think Obi Ezeh would be the main example of a player perhaps too harshly criticized for poor performance), that's possibly fair, but that's not what it seems you are insinuating.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] Between this thread, RR [Body]

Output: Between this thread, RR battle 2.0, and the student basketball ticket debates, this has been quite a contentious few days here. The UFRs and hopefully some civil discussion can't get here soon enough.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Title] Ahh nothing riles up the [Body]

Output: Ahh nothing riles up the natives more than suggesting anything other than RR was an utter country bumpkin who didn't know anything about football. It doesn't seem that hard, RR had a good offense that would have been great had he had time for his players to mature (note: the fact that he didn't have that time was 100% his fault for hiring GERG). I think Borges will have a good offensse this year that can be great next year if we get OL and QB development. I really don't see what all the anger is about.


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Body] How do you level up your horde? [Title]

Output: How do you level up your


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Body] "While we were advised BHBH would again be Spring Football Game Weekend, and of the rental price of the stadium" It sounds like the race pays a venue fee for use of the stadium. Maybe not as much as they charge for a wedding or other non-charity event? $6k a pop for one-hour wedding ceremonies is a nice payoff. [Title]

Output: "While we were advised BHBH


Input: [Date] 2 years 38 weeks ago [Body] Americans for Safe Access vs DEA over the schedule 1 classification could have a significant impact on how this all plays out as far as federal involvement, raids, etc. With regards to sports at the end of the day the school/team/NCAA/NFL can make whatever rules they please and players can either adhere to those rules or face the consequences. I don't think we'll see any rule changes unless recreational use is legalized nationwide like alcohol. I definitely don't see it changing anything at the college level since both states have set a minimum age of 21. [Title]

Output: Americans for Safe Access vs


Input: [Date] 2 years 40 weeks ago [Body] I managed to be surrounded by the drunk belligerent Husker fans despite being in the visitors section. Outside of the game people were really nice. Poor cell service, crappy beer, nothing to do outside of football, I don't think we'll bother driving through 8hrs of corn again. [Title]

Output: I managed to be surrounded by


Input: [Date] 2 years 40 weeks ago [Body] We're leaving Friday from Colorado. Go blue! [Title]

Output: We're leaving Friday from


Input: [Date] 2 years 41 weeks ago [Body] Whoa, let's not get all East Lansing here guys. [Title]

Output: Whoa, let's not get all East


Input: [Date] 2 years 41 weeks ago [Body] We're making the drive from Colorado and it's my husband's birthday weekend. Not sure how I'm going to top this present. [Title]

Output: We're making the drive from


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Body] When this is done I'm going to punch babies. [Title]

Output: When this is done I'm going


Input: [Date] 3 years 20 weeks ago [Body] My family is in Saline and they had golf ball sized hail. [Title]

Output: My family is in Saline and


Input: [Date] 3 years 37 weeks ago [Body] So he had to be forced to do the right thing and then he "learned" from it and the dog that was attacked was most likely euthanized for defending itself. His writing and word choice shows he's perfectly fine with discrimintion against dogs based on breed, something I fight against every day. It is ignorance and I'm disappointed a professor would subscribe to such ideas. [Title]

Output: So he had to be forced to do


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Body] 10am start for Mountain time isn't fun either. It is an improvement from when I lived in Alaska and those games started at 8am. [Title]

Output: Me too.


Input: [Date] 3 years 40 weeks ago [Body] Universities discourage victims of sexual assault from going to the police because if they deal with these cases internally they don't get included in the annual campus crime reports. Always skip the school/campus cops and go straight to the police. [Title]

Output: Universities discourage


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] The ends are cutting off with both versions for me too. It is extra scary only being able to see the angry wolverine and Sparty. EDIT: I changed the desktop setting from "center" to "stretch" and it works now. [Title]

Output: Same here.


Input: [Date] 3 years 48 weeks ago [Body] 742 [Title]

Output: 742


Input: [Date] 3 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Great commercial but how am I supposed to watch the game with all this dust in my eyes? [Title]

Output: Great commercial but how am I


Input: [Date] 3 years 49 weeks ago [Body] They made these for a bunch of schools and all of them have the same typo. Our local news used the Colorado one. [Title]

Output: They made these for a bunch


Input: [Date] 3 years 51 weeks ago [Body] At first glace I also saw a boat! I thought it was inspired by "the crossing of the Delaware" until I looked closer. [Title]

Output: At first glace I also saw a


Input: [Date] 4 years 6 weeks ago [Body] Sadly I always win these things. When I was 16 I was supposed to fly home to Alaska from Michigan on a Saturday. I was travelling by myself and there was a bad snowstorm. I didn't leave Detroit until Sunday, got stuck in Minneapolis for 2 nights (it was supposed to be 1 night but the agent gave me a ticket for a flight that didn't exist), then flew to Salt Lake and on to Seattle where I spent another night before finally going home. I didn't have my bag the whole time and had to buy some clothes in Minny. So yeah, I arrived home 5 days late and received no compensation from the airlines. [Title]

Output: Arrived 5 days late


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Body] I bleed maize and blue but there is no denying that Ralphie is awesome! After moving to Colorado I went to one of their games just to see her. I felt bad when they hauled her all the way out to Georgia just to lose in classic ass whooping fashion. [Title]

Output: I bleed maize and blue but


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Body] The car thing really throws me. I graduated in '04 and students with cars were still the exception, not the norm. Has this really changed? [Title]

Output: The car thing really throws


Input: [Date] 4 years 10 weeks ago [Body] +1 this is a great post. This guy is going to be one of those parents who refuses to pick up their sick kid when the school calls because it's really important she still get to play in the game after school. At least he'll probably get what he deserves when his daughter gets older. [Title]

Output: +1 this is a great post. This


Input: [Date] 4 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Our favorite New Belgium is the Abbey and I'm digging on the new Ranger IPA too. [Title]

Output: Our favorite New Belgium is


Input: [Date] 4 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Some homebrew, some Avery brews, and enough hard liquor to forget I even did the taxes last night. [Title]

Output: Some homebrew, some Avery


Input: [Date] 4 years 22 weeks ago [Body] I was also part of the class that got to pay the price. It's not nearly as fun watching those wins get stripped away and the current team punished for actions that happend well before they ever got to college. But I can't complain too much since my senior year was the last time we beat OSU in football. [Title]

Output: I was also part of the class


Input: [Date] 4 years 26 weeks ago [Body] "The last time U-M closed was 1978". That explains why the only time I've heard of a snow day was from a 70s alumna. [Title]

Output: "The last time U-M closed was


Input: [Date] 4 years 26 weeks ago [Body] They never cancelled due to weather in my 4 years there. We had a bad ice storm one year and they were nice enough to warn students to watch out for all the falling tree branches. [Title]

Output: They never cancelled due to


Input: [Date] 4 years 27 weeks ago [Body] As a huge Dylan fan this was probably my favorite post ever. [Title]

Output: As a huge Dylan fan this was


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Body] Audio online at mlive now. http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2011/01/brady_hoke_on_the_huge_show_de.html [Title]

Output: Interview link


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Body] 1. At home on the big screen 2. with the hubby 3. we'll check in on all of them, really looking forward to the Rose Bowl 4. starting off with bloody marys and then we'll go from there [Title]

Output: 1. At home on the big


Input: [Date] 4 years 39 weeks ago [Body] Not giving his DC enough freedom to install his own staff. I'm with that. I kind of feel like he's been set up to fail so either let GR get his own staff and run a scheme he's comfortable with or bring in someone new and don't make the same mistake twice. Either way I'd like to see the 3-3-5 scheme go. [Title]

Output: Not giving his DC enough


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 5 days ago [Body] This I agree with [Title]

Output: This I agree with


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Body] A few costly turnovers but overall a good game IMO. Lavert on the other hand had ball security issues and also became a defensive liability. My concern is why Belien chose to play Lavert so much when he so clearly struggled. They missed a lot of open shots as a team. When Lavert offered nothing offensively and struggled defensively I thought Belien needed to switch things up some. [Title]

Output: I actually thought Walton played well


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Body] I played corner in college and I can tell you that Mattison can't see how far off the corners are from the sideline with everything else going on. He is looking at the formation the offense is coming out in. Getting the call in, making sure they have it on the field, and doing so knowing that in a hurry up offense at any minute they can snap the ball. It's difficult to see the depth of the secondary as it is, much more so when the offense is on the plus side and then factor in the pass was against the corner on the opposite side of the field. If it were a difference if being in press coverage I might agree. The corners weren't likely coached to be in press in that call, but as a corner (this will come with experience) knowing the down and distance, they should have tightened up to about four or five yards off the receiver not the Los to be in better defending position. [Title]

Output: Playing tight


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Body] By Glasgow. After watching the game a second time I noticed he was blocking very well. Also impressed by the defense. A lot of guys stood out as making a few plays. [Title]

Output: Impressed


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Body] Absolutely phenomenal! I love the Brady speech. It got me pumped up right away. I love how you used the highlights to line up with the speech as he was giving it. Just perfect. They need to play this on the big screen in the Big House before the first game. That's how much I think of this video. Thanks [Title]

Output: Absolutely


Input: [Date] 1 year 48 weeks ago [Body] You don't see Charles Obannon complaining about his likeness. Ed really needs to grow a pair and work a real job like most everyone else. [Title]

Output: I was thinking the same thing


Input: [Date] 1 year 50 weeks ago [Body] In case some of you are really worried about only taking 4 OL over the next two years, please step away from the ledge. 1. Some lineman may not redshirt, and those that do will push them back a class. 2. Other guys may leave early hopefully drafted to the pros. This will create separation between the 10 in 2 previous classes and allow more consistent 3-4 O-lineman classes. [Title]

Output: People


Input: [Date] 1 year 50 weeks ago [Body] Anyone else, but to me Mat sounds a bit like a Sparty fan in hiding. IMO, who goes that far to shed light on how a few Sparty's might react when hearing that Ace thought Cambell likely would not have received an offer. Then says at this point it doesn't matter but Cambell might still get an offer if other targets choose elsewhere. To me that sounds like something my cousins, all sparty lovers would say. [Title]

Output: I don't know about


Input: [Date] 1 year 50 weeks ago [Body] I sympathize for the death of Collin, I played against him in College and know several guys that played alongside of him. Not to take away from the head injuries that football, a violent sport by nature, causes. Yet, I think people are forgetting about precautions that have been put in place since we have learned more about concussions and the long term impact of them. At that time if you had a concussion, you could go back into a game after a few series or so. Now you are required to miss at minimum the remainder of the game and in extreme cases you could miss several games. I'm not saying that we won't have any future incidents as a result of football related head injuries, but we have made strides in protecting players as much as possible in that regard. [Title]

Output: Strides have been made


Input: [Date] 2 years 12 weeks ago [Body] I've heard him get compared to Braylon Edwards at a similar stage. The knock on Braylon was that he dropped the easy one but routinely made the spectacular catches with ease. If he does as well as Braylon did at Michigan I'd be pretty satisfied. [Title]

Output: Mo Ways


Input: [Date] 2 years 13 weeks ago [Body] I like what I'm hearing. It's been a while since we have had a truly elite game changing player in the defensive secondary and special teams. I honestly can't remember the last time I felt there was a chance for a big play with every pass or punt. YES!!!! Please!!!!! [Title]

Output: I like what I'm hearing


Input: [Date] 3 years 8 weeks ago [Body] I have no problem with players talking smack about other schools. In fact, I'm willing to live with comments they make that might rub our fan base the wrong way, or may seem inappropriate. We want guys to have a mean streak, or be nasty on the field, and this attitude sometimes comes with a price. It's seldom that we get a guy that is mean and nasty on the field, and a model citizen off it. If we want to have more 10+ win seasons, we have to be prepared to accept the behavior off the field that is not quite SEC, but not Ivy league either. IMHO [Title]

Output: If you ask me


Input: [Date] 3 years 15 weeks ago [Body] This was a very mild winter by all accounts. Chances are that our weather would be very enjoyable for any recruit coming from any of the warm states. Not to mention, he is from VA i think, and I'm sure that in VA he gets to experience cold weather, rain, snow, and all of the sort. [Title]

Output: Keep in mind


Input: [Date] 3 years 15 weeks ago [Body] Gedeon committed already. That's what's up with him. I remember when someone said he was a silent commit... I remember when the coaching staff told others at the LB position that they were full and not to visit, with only 1 LB officially committed. I trust the coaches with their methods. Seems to have worked so far. [Title]

Output: Gedeon


Input: [Date] 3 years 16 weeks ago [Body] OL recruting for the second straight year has been pretty strong. Hoke is proving that he will go out of state to get the type of guys he feels will help turn the offense into a dominate pro-style offense. I'm really happy with our last 2 OL classes. Hopefully Ty Isaacs will see the guys he will be running behind and make a decision to join the class soon. [Title]

Output: OL recruiting


Input: [Date] 3 years 16 weeks ago [Body] I think he would have made a contribution in some sort for the upcoming football season. I hope he makes he way back. Better to have too many capable players, than to have not enough. [Title]

Output: I think he would have made a contribution


Input: [Date] 3 years 16 weeks ago [Body] While Gibbs may very well end up in this class, I will take as many highly rated/regarded recruits in as many back to back classes as long as they want to come. Though I have no doubt Pipkins will be a beast, 5 star recruits don't always work out, so back up plans are always a good idea. [Title]

Output: Kenton Gibbs


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Body] I am happy with our current class at this point. Makes no difference to me if we get one or both. If we do, great, I would love to have them. If we don't, it's not the end of the world, Team #133 will be just fine. [Title]

Output: Kozan and Diamond


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Body] Kozan is speculation at this point, but I have to agree with Don, the potential suprise alert appears to be smoke and mirrors. The previous potential surprise, though I must say I'm very pleased with, was a miss as far as position and previous school. I'm not getting my hopes up, so I truely will be surprised. [Title]

Output: Kozan


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Body] The picture of the kid flipping is probably the funniest thing I have seen all week. Excellent choice. [Title]

Output: Hilarious


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Body] While this is a Poutasi thread, I too am excited about where we sit with Garnett. While he hasn't declared UM his leader, I think he sees in UM what all the current commits saw when they made their decision. UM is headed in the right direction, and this class is loaded with the talent neccessary to make UM a program that is capable of competing for a BCS championship year in and year out. I know rankings don't mean a whole lot, but this bunch is ranked in the top 5 for every site, and can only go up with the guys that they are recruiting to fill the last slots. Stanford is just outside the top 15, albeit, the 2nd best class in the PAC 12, but that won't win them national championships in my humble biased opinion. [Title]

Output: Thread Hi-Jack


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Body] Glad to hear that these young men are now enrolled and will get every opportunity to compete for playing time. The LB corps is going to be deep and talented. I am also very pleased that we are now starting to bring in the type of talent at the safety position that will add depth in the secondary. So will Blake Countess be wearing the #2 starting next year? [Title]

Output: Great News


Input: [Date] 3 years 33 weeks ago [Body] The thing I don't get is why people assume that the mutual parting of the ways is due to his grades. With respect to this kid, these assumptions should not be made. Unless someone has confirmation from him, or the coaches, it is unfair to assume this. The kid may have excellent grades and had a change of heart and wanted to look around and because of Hoke's policy on commits, they had to part ways. Maybe instead of sneaking off to Oregon or some other school for a visit, he was upfront with the coaches about wanting to take more visits and this caused the mutual split. My point is, we should assume its grades, and everyone making those assumptions are wrong for doing so. [Title]

Output: Grades?


Input: [Date] 1 day 18 hours ago [Title] Given the limited [Body]

Output: Given the limited scholarships that NCAA soccer teams have, particularly for men's soccer where most scholarships are fractional, those coaches are flat out lying to the parents. Fortunately haven't seen that at my kids' club. They have had kids go onto the U-15 and U-17 national teams in recent years, and they certainly sell that, though in a relatively low key way (it's probably enough to say "we have 2 former players on national teams"). I agree about the community thing, particularly in small town/suburban areas, where high school sports form so much of a community's broader identity. That's the world I grew up in. My kids are growing up in the city (NYC) and that aspect is obviously totally absent from our daily lives, it probably only heightens the power of club sports.


Input: [Date] 1 day 20 hours ago [Title] Not to mention that those [Body]

Output: Not to mention that those media "insiders" professionally subsist on leaks from the league office, which has to be a significant reason why Brady had to believe that anything the NFL found on his phone would quickly make it into the public. Whether stuff regarding his wife, his contract or internal union business. Basically, the NFL has done nothing in the past decade that would lead the players to trust that they can keep players' information private.


Input: [Date] 1 day 20 hours ago [Title] Club sports [Body]

Output: It also seems to be the case that the elite club sports can be played at a much, much higher level than high school sports. I know about half of the older kids at the elite levels of my sons' soccer club don't play high school soccer because of a belief that it doesn't challenge them, that the coaching is much worse than the professional coaching that they get at the club, and that it's more dangerous because of the unskilled players and poor referreeing. I know the club encourages this as well. I think soccer's a bit extreme in this regard, largely because coaches looking to advance are funneled into clubs rather than high schools, but it's undoubtable that club sports structure the youth sports landscape far, far more than they did 10-15 years ago.


Input: [Date] 1 day 21 hours ago [Title] Concussions in soccer [Body]

Output: Concussions in soccer certainly should be a concern for anyone whose kids are playing. Soccer, however, doesn't have the huge number of subconcussive collisions that football has. From what I've read, those subconcussive hits, from things ike linemen bumping helmets, seem to be as much of a trigger for CTE as diagnosed concussions. It's also hard to see how football, as it's currently played, eliminates those collisions.


Input: [Date] 2 days 15 hours ago [Title] The Vikings players in the [Body]

Output: The Vikings players in the Star Caps case used this strategy and played three full seasons as the case worked its way through federal court. There were jurisdictional questions that may now be resolved, but Brady can play as long as the case is being adjudicated. See here... http://www.startribune.com/star-caps-timeline/129168873/


Input: [Date] 2 days 21 hours ago [Title] Not worst case... [Body]

Output: At least then, there would be another Culvers in the world. Worst case is that he leaves to open an Arby's.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 5 days ago [Title] You should check out Andrew [Body]

Output: You should check out Andrew Highsmith's new book on Flint, called Demolition Means Progress (U of Chicago Press), which tells a history of this very idea of the connection between tearing down existing structures and understandings of urban progress in the era of deindustrialization


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] 4-3-3 in name only. Probably [Body]

Output: 4-3-3 in name only. Probably going to play closer to a 4-1-4-1 with Brian sitting in front of the defensive line and Rapinoe and Heath responsible for tracking back on the wings. Good move in that Ellis recognized need for a dedicated d mid. Bad in that she's breaking out a new formation in a semi. This does, at least, seem to get players into the spaces where they're most comfortable


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] 4 on 5 [Body]

Output: The story goes, and this may be apocryphal, that Vivek had a lot of success defending with 4 and a dedicated cherry picker when coaching his daughter's team, so he either ordered a study or suggested that Malone try it as a strategy. Insert Stauskas defense joke here...


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Should have added that the [Body]

Output: Should have added that the structural political constraints you mention are 100% right on


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Rutgers AD isn't just using [Body]

Output: Rutgers AD isn't just using student fees. It's been drawing on the university's discretionary fund since the 2008 stadium expansion. This at a time when academic departments have seen significant funding cuts. The AD has pretty much poisoned the well (not that the Faculty Support Well is ever really that healthy). I'd imagine any facility expansion pretty much needs to be wholly donor funded at this point. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/03/31/university-senate-report-...


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Rutgers [Body]

Output: More funding? Isn't the Rutgers AD already running a massive deficit and using a bunch of money from the school's general fund?


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Zach Lowe Zach Lowe – [Body]

Output: Zach Lowe Zach Lowe – @ZachLowe_NBA "Would you like to stop being a god at Kentucky and come be our 4th coach in 7 months? Maybe play some 4-on-5?"


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 1 day ago [Title] He was banned either because [Body]

Output: He was banned either because of Title IX or gay marriage posting. He could never quite get the No Politics rule.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Who would even play there for [Body]

Output: Who would even play there for the US? I love that set up, but aside from maybe Rapinoe, who I don't think I've ever seen play centrally, I haven't seen anyone with the ball control and passing skills to play that. I guess Morgan could do it, but there's no way to play with both Wambach and a false 9.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] That was confusing. Did he [Body]

Output: That was confusing. Did he mean False 9?


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Given all the problems with [Body]

Output: Given all the problems with the offense, the US defense has looked really strong since the early bobbles against Australia. In this game, Colombia hasn't really had a dangerous scoring chance.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Yep. Red card is a game long [Body]

Output: Yep. Red card is a game long expulsion. The PK + red card for a foul on a breakaway is always a harsh punishment


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Good call on the [Body]

Output: Good call on the PK. Wouldn't be surprised if Colombia started to melt down here.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] That was orange. Can't [Body]

Output: That was orange. Can't believe it wasn't at least a yellow.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Can't believe that wasn't [Body]

Output: Can't believe that wasn't yellow on the tackle against Johnston. Late and on the ankle of a defender clearing the ball? That's terrible reffing.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] The last defender was even [Body]

Output: The last defender was even and the ball wasn't headed toward the goal. I've seen those grounds justified as not DOGSO, but I think that was the right call.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Honestly, they don't look [Body]

Output: Honestly, they don't look that talented. Colombia's better at linking short passes together and close control. The US backline is well organized and they've got good speed up the flanks but they struggle to hold the ball under pressure and link plays. Basically, they're reflecting the issues with soccer development in the US more generally.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Er, two beats. [Body]

Output: Er, two beats.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] If you foul someone two bears [Body]

Output: If you foul someone two bears after the ball's gone, you're going to get yellow


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] U.S. already resorting to [Body]

Output: U.S. already resorting to blasting long balls out of the back. Totally bypassing the central midfield. They look dangerous on set pieces and not much else.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Fox sports ap if you get FS1 [Body]

Output: Fox sports ap if you get FS1 on your cable package?


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] FWIW, there are not really [Body]

Output: FWIW, there are not any real success stories of recovery from achilles tears by NBA players (maybe only Dominique). The link below has a list of players between 1992 and 2012 that have returned after an achilles tear (excluded are 8 guys who never made it back to the league). Now, a lot of these guys were on the down side of their careers anyway, but the evidence seems to show that would be foolish to count on Jennings next year (and it would be very Knicksian to trade for a player too broken to contribute). http://www.cbssports.com/nba/fantasy-basketball-today/25095586/history-n...


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Twins born at the end of my [Body]

Output: Twins born at the end of my first semester as assistant prof. That was fun.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 1 day ago [Title] This is good advice, but also [Body]

Output: This is good advice, but also make sure that, when you do go on the academic job market, you get other people's input on you letter and materials. From running junior searches at an R1 (and serving as placement officer) I can tell you that about 1/3 of candidates eliminate themselves off the bat by not understanding the genre of the material they're writing for job applications. Also, go to as many job talks as you can, so you can see what works, and more importantly, what doesn't in your discipline


Input: [Date] 4 years 18 weeks ago [Title] I called you out and you had [Body]

Output: I called you out and you had to act like a child. Reading the board you're one of the bigger assholes on here and you call people out all the time. I'll let the people decide.


Input: [Date] 4 years 18 weeks ago [Title] Pretty defensive, huh? It's [Body]

Output: Pretty defensive, huh? It's easy to call everyone else out but can't take it when someone does it to you. Low character.


Input: [Date] 4 years 18 weeks ago [Title] I guess RR left the cupboard [Body]

Output: I guess RR left the cupboard with regards to the OL.


Input: [Date] 4 years 18 weeks ago [Title] If you knew that he [Body]

Output: If you knew that he dislocated his elbow yesterday then why would it be so shocking to see that he is projected to be out for 4-6 weeks? I guess it's logical if you have no common sense.


Input: [Date] 4 years 18 weeks ago [Title] If you heard about it [Body]

Output: If you heard about it yesterday then why the response at the top of the thread?


Input: [Date] 4 years 18 weeks ago [Title] As far as fall practice goes [Body]

Output: As far as fall practice goes he should be fine. If he were unable to play at that time then it would be a big deal.


Input: [Date] 4 years 18 weeks ago [Title] This is a huge coup to have [Body]

Output: This is a huge coup to have him visit. Shocking was the word that came to mind when I read this. I'm loving this new staff.


Input: [Date] 4 years 22 weeks ago [Title] I read the same thing over on [Body]

Output: I read the same thing over on Scout. This is really interesting. It was first reported on the Ohio State Scout premium board. It doesn't seem like it would be OSU. It's supposed to blow the lid off of a major program. It has to be football. I was thinking ND. I hate to be like this but I hope it is them or one of the other teams in the midwest that we have to have recruiting battles with. It would get things running much quicker if that were the case.


Input: [Date] 4 years 23 weeks ago [Title] How do you still have a Scout [Body]

Output: How do you still have a Scout membership when you keep giving out all of this info? You're a dick.


Input: [Date] 4 years 24 weeks ago [Title] Posting good info? I thought [Body]

Output: Posting good info? I thought you were a troll. Guess not.


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] Your first sentence of the [Body]

Output: Your first sentence of the edit sums your post up perfectly.


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] That was pretty crappy. Not [Body]

Output: That was pretty crappy. Not sure why people are praising it. Probably your other screen names. A good writer you are not.


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Actually it's probably [Body]

Output: Actually it's probably because your nose is so fucking wide.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] What, no Hard Edge? [Body]

Output: What, no Hard Edge?


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Everyone's view would change [Body]

Output: Everyone's view would change if there were 3 undefeated teams and Michigan was the one being left out.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] The Florida mention reminds [Body]

Output: The Florida mention reminds me of the story of their highly touted DLineman in practice. I believe the three of them were in the top five or eight on Rivals100 last year. Anyway, they acted like they owned the place and the upperclassmen didn't appreciate it. I don't think any of them have started a game this year. That will definitely put an ego in check.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] I wouldn't say that it would [Body]

Output: I wouldn't say that it would be impossible for him to pass the other players you mentioned because the routes aren't complicated at all. The question is whether he can play tough and block with a purpose. Since his talent isn't in question I believe it all comes down to my previous sentence.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] It was pulled because it [Body]

Output: It was pulled because it wasn't "Thread-worthy". Or to translate, " I don't like to be shown up when I delete threads so I will delete yours as well".


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Obi Ezeh Your a mighty [Body]

Output: Obi Ezeh Your a mighty man Please whoop Brain Cook's bitch ass It will be easy


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] The funny thing is that this [Body]

Output: The funny thing is that this is all in good fun but he's too uptight and will probably ban me. To answer your question I did see it and wasn't impressed. He was doing it with a bunch of 40 somethings. I sure hope he looked better than them.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] In before delete. [Body]

Output: In before delete.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Just wait until you see him [Body]

Output: Just wait until you see him in AA and give him a swift kick to the groin so we don't have to deal with another one like him in 20 years.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Must be jealous. [Body]

Output: Must be jealous.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] How is that not thread [Body]

Output: How is that not thread worthy? Michigan runs a hurry up just like Oregon and you're just pissed because I took an off-topic post and made it relevant to Michigan.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] It's not too far fetched of [Body]

Output: It's not too far fetched of an idea. If we didn't we probably should have in 2007 against Oregon. If you're not breaking a rule I guess I don't really have a problem with it. So my stance is that. Not on the fence.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] You can't stop Denard and [Body]

Output: You can't stop Denard and it's nice to see that others have taken notice.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] This time next year the [Body]

Output: This time next year the bandwagon will be in need of some restructuring to counter all of the added weight.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] With fewer visitors I would [Body]

Output: With fewer visitors I would imagine that we can give them that much more attention. Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Title] I believe Dix and the rest of [Body]

Output: I believe Dix and the rest of the Dr. Pepper boys will be coming up after their season is over.


Input: [Date] 5 years 14 weeks ago [Title] He's a better player. Ha! Why [Body]

Output: He's a better player. Ha! Why did they get rid of the Warren thread? It is a legit question.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Correct Sir [Body]

Output: This is the perfect comparison. Like Crisler was, Munn is badly in need of a facelift/updating. It's my understading that this is in the works and will be completed in a couple years. While it has been a down year for the B1G Ten, I'm hoping that with the BTN, that hockey is on the upswing. Would be great if we could add a couple more programs.


Input: [Date] 1 year 12 weeks ago [Title] Wanna Bet? [Body]

Output: I'm not saying we will win the B1G Ten or even finish 2nd or 3rd, but you name your price about us going to NIT. That will be the easiest money I've made in years.


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

Output: I'm not posting to comment on the jabs at MSU (I actually like our recruiting class a bunch), but I really LOVE the old Tyson highlights. If you watch the second slow motion replay, it's amazing that the guy's head is still connected to his body. Tyson gets his entire body into that punch. He was such an electric fighter to watch before he went to prison. The ultimate intimidator.


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Title] TexAM and Hicks [Body]

Output: Yes, I am just hearing these Narduzzi things. Hope he stays obviously. Hope we pay him. As for Hicks, he will be in the mix for the vacant FS job, but I think he is behind the other two guys. It will one of the few defensive jobs up for competition in the spring


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

Output: I don't think he leaves. Are there any HC openings besides Penn State (which he is not a candidate)? He was under consideration for some head coaching jobs, but didn't get them. I don't think he would leave to be a coordinator somewhere else.


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Let's talk about the offense [Body]

Output: There is no question that the largest question marks heading into 2012 will be replacing Cousins and our WRs. ANDREW MAXWELL - Barring an injury or something shocking, Maxwell will be our starting QB. He was a highly regarded recruit (Elite 11 QB finalist) and will be a redshirt junior with 4 years in the system come fall. With change, comes uncertainty. However, many believe Maxwell is more talented than Cousins and like any fanbase, there was a small percentage of whackos that were clammoring for Maxwell to start over Cousins this year. No matter how talented and "practiced up" you cannot replace game experience. Therfore, I expect there to be a learning curve with Maxwell and he will make bonehead mistakes that you expect from a first time starting QB. With that said, we aren't trotting out some true freshman and he doesn't have to carry the team, just play smart football and ease into the position. At WR's, we lose everyone. No way to sugarcoat it. We need 3 players to step up. Likely candidates are Arnett (assuming he recieves NCAA waiver), Burbridge (true freshman stud recruit), Bennie Fowler (had promising RS Frosh year in 2010 but was plagued by foot injury in 2011) and Tony Lippett. There are others, but these are the most likely. I personally feel that WRs and RBs are the easiest postions to replace. It's still hard, but I think young WRs and RBs can make an impact easier than say a young OLineman. The Oline was a huge concern in 2011. They were awful in the non-conference, but turned into a competent Oline by the end of the year. We return 4 0f 5 starters and expect them to move from competent to good next year. We return all of our RBs. Offense is a question mark, but I don't think it is crazy to think we can still be in the top half of B1G Ten offenses next year.


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Title] RVB is our Kevin Pickleman [Body]

Output: And I mean that as a HUGE compliment. Not a perfect comparison, but Pickelman like RVB is often lost in the shadow of Jerel Worthy (Mike Martin). Both had humble beginings (Pick's were very humble (a MAC TE)) and have developed into extremely valuable cogs in the middle of their respective defenses. Hard work and minimal pub. The definition of football players.


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Not Complaining [Body]

Output: I'm asking these questions as a college football fan. I'm not upset about BCS. We had our crack at the Rose and lost. At least we had our shot. I also understand fully that the BCS "non championship games" are not based on finding the best two teams, but rather on $$$.


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Thank You [Body]

Output: I agree with this 100%. As an aside, last night was crushing, but it was not a SpartyNo. Our kids played a great game and had a great season. No reason to hang their heads at all. As the poster above said, I would not trade UM's season for ours. Congrats on the Sugar (sincerely), but MSU will not be mourning. I honestly don't really have any desire to play K-State in the Sugar Bowl. Being that close to the Rose Bowl, everything else feels like a let down. Also, I will be pulling for the B1G Ten in bowl games. We need to represent.....


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Title] MSU sold its allottment (see link) [Body]

Output: I think MSU will have a good showing. It is not uncommon (even in the SEC) for tickets to go for below face value in championship games. Here is a link. http://www.indystar.com/article/20111130/SPORTS/111300368/Big-Ten-football-championship-game-Game-lacks-buzz-sellers?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|IndyStar.com|s


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Should be great game [Body]

Output: Small correction though. We will have a first year starting QB, but he will be a redshirt junior. We expect big things from Andrew Maxwell. Hope both teams are undefeated when they meet.


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Thanks Sheep [Body]

Output: Figured the board would be in good spirits tonight......guess not. At the conclusion of a long regular season, I think both state schools should be proud. Nothing wrong with that IMO.


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Title] 8? [Body]

Output: I think most pundits had you guys anywhere from 6 on the low end and 9 on the high end with most in the 8-4 range right? Great year. Great job by Hoke and his staff.


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Title] Wiscy is expert and blowouts [Body]

Output: Wiscy is famous for bombing out bad teams. Minny has improved on offense with Gray, but Wiscy OLine will wear out Minny and put up A TON of points. Bielema loves tacking on too. I could see a 50-17 type score.


Input: [Date] 3 years 39 weeks ago [Title] More Schools/fans the better [Body]

Output: We have a petition going on the MSU board I particpate on. I figure the more Big Ten fans that can get to Delaney the better.


Input: [Date] 3 years 39 weeks ago [Title] That's fine [Body]

Output: Then put the Cap One game at 8:30. I'd still watch. Or stagger the start time so there is some overlap, but having all three kickoff at 1:00pm is just awful IMO.


Input: [Date] 3 years 39 weeks ago [Title] I would hope that most [Body]

Output: I would hope that most businesses close for Jan. 2nd. With New Years Eve and Day falling on the weekend, but yeah, that sucks.


Input: [Date] 3 years 39 weeks ago [Title] Join the Club [Body]

Output: No clue what to expect out of the good guys (that's MSU) this year. We will probably get bombed by Duke and UNC in the non-conference, as always, and then rally for the big 10 season. HOWEVER, the Big Ten is going to be TOUGH top to bottom. Personally, I am just very happy to never have to watch Durrell Summers moap around anymore. I "like" the guys personalities on our team which makes it more fun to follow. I still can't get too fired up for basketball, while football is on though.


Input: [Date] 3 years 39 weeks ago [Title] I can only speak for myself. [Body]

Output: I can only speak for myself. I really place a high value on treating visitors with respect. Despite the running joke on this board, I think the majority of MSU fans especially alumni feel the same way. I'm not saying we are Nebraska (we're not), but I would guess that visitors from other Big Ten schools get treated better at MSU than Michigan fans do due to the rivalry. I wish we could have a respectable rivalry, but we don't. I've been to UM for the MSU game and don't think that UM fans don't taunt MSU folks. It goes both ways. Just look at how I get trashed on this board by "some" posters. It's very easy to use a wide paint brush. Not sure if I answered the question, but "yes", I would be embarassed if I saw an MSU alumni acted inappropriately. I don't think there is anything wrong with some good natured ribbing/trashtalk, but there is a line that everyone should know.


Input: [Date] 3 years 41 weeks ago [Title] Not trying to be Jerk [Body]

Output: I was not trying to be an A-Hole. I have read this board for over a year now and really enjoy discussing MSU football with UM fans to get a different perspective and also try to give my input on UM football to try to give a "rationale" MSU perspective. I didn't dream of coming on here on Saturday, Sunday or Monday and rubbing salt in the wounds. I just figured by Wednesday we could chat a little MSU/Wiscy and UM/MSU going forward in the Legends division.


Input: [Date] 3 years 41 weeks ago [Title] Not intending to flame [Body]

Output: The title of my post was to grab attention. Probably a poor choice. In any event, I've been a reader here for a bit now and I like discussing football occasionally with non MSU folks. You get a different perspective. I didn't dream come on here Saturday or Sunday or Monday to brag. I wanted to breakdown the game. Maybe talk a little MSU/Wiscy and give my thoughts on UM the rest of the way, but each day I would come back and see the board was littered with other junk (IMO). Guess I will come back later. My apologies....not trying to upset anyone.


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Title] You Nailed It [Body]

Output: Kirk Cousins is a bad kid. No parent would want their son to turn out like Kirk Cousins. Can you imagine if your child were quoted for 4 years as often as Kirk has been? Overall, I think he does a pretty good job. Plus, I know from personal experience that the kid does more for other children than 99% of us. But you don't like his rivalry quote.


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Title] Haha [Body]

Output: He looks like Gargamel (spelling?) from the smurfs!!


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Title] Ahh Charissa [Body]

Output: Something all Wolverines and Spartans can agree on.


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Title] 8:00am [Body]

Output: 9:00am at the latest.


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Title] What did you score last year? [Body]

Output: 17? I think your defense is greatly improved, but your offense hasn't scored more points than last year. This also goes along with my prediction of MSU winning the game. If UM wins, they will score more. Also, I think it is the style of play. I think both coaches will be conservative in the 1st half and I see a low scoring game. We'll see......It's just a prediction, not the gospel.


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Title] 1. I said good "compared to [Body]

Output: 1. I said good "compared to the tackles". Flat out our OLIne has not been good as a unit. No sugarcoating it. I don't think we will have a man ball OLine all year. I think best case scenario is to be average running the ball and throw it more. 2. It is maddening, but I think it comes back to the inability to run the ball and some bad decisions/play calls. 3. Roushar has earned a "C". A lot of people feel we miss Treadwell. The jury is still out. Not sure if it is the arrows or the indian. Treadwell being OC would not improve our OLine. With that said, Roushar got an "F" in the NDame. He really tried to be too smart. We ran the unbalanced formation and trick plays and never settled into our normal offense.


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Title] Never Want to See Anyone Hurt [Body]

Output: But you need to drop the MMartin chop block thing. If you recall, Molk was called for a chop block in that game as well. It is regrettable, but MSU DOES NOT have a history or reputation for chop blocking. Watch the tape of all the MSU/UM games under Dantonio and you will not find a pattern. Again, it is regrettable, but it is not a normal tactic.


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Title] I will ignore the jabs [Body]

Output: But in an attempt to provide you some info, just avoid the "tennis courts" tailgating area. That is where its the craziest party atmosphere. Anywhere in the old part of campus is a more relaxed family friendly/alumni area. I work park by the MSU Auditorium area. Get there early to secure a spot.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 5 days ago [Title] If seems like you bitch and [Body]

Output: If seems like you bitch and moan for every single kid that might commit or has committed that isn't a 4 star. Do you not like this kid because you yourself are a great talent evaluator or because you see a single number next to their name and assume you know everything there is to know about the kid? How about instead of analyzing every kid by a single number, you start thinking for yourself and develop a much more informed opinion of the kid before you pass judgement based on the 'star rating'. For instance, what are the kids offers? What is the actual scouting on the kid? Does this kid fit our scheme? Has this kid attended recent camps? If so, how did he do? Have the coaches been able to study just his film or have they also had the opportunity to see him in person? Also, if he is a three-star, is he a low 3-star, or he is just a couple of positional players away from being a four-star? What are the kid's weaknesses? Are these things that can coached up or not? I think if you go through each of those questions and form your own informed opinion for these recruits you might find yourself not being so unhappy about the lack of stars attached to their name. End rant.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Heaven forbid a player wants [Body]

Output: Heaven forbid a player wants to get paid what he is worth on the open market considering the cash cow that is the NFL. Teams don't show any loyalty to the players so why complain about players not showing loyalty to the team?


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 6 days ago [Title] You seemed to convienantly [Body]

Output: You seemed to convienantly ignore the fact that those people you listed are all freshman or sophomores and that Walton, one of those highly rated players, has been playing with a bad toe all year. Even highly rated players can't be expected to to carry a team their first few seasons, yet that is exactly what has been asked of them. It has led to a few poor outings, but one can see the improvement and continued development. So yes, the scrappy underdog narrative is appropiate for this team.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Drummond is well on his way [Body]

Output: Drummond is well on his way to filling that role. And he was drafted ninth overall.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Exactly. The people that [Body]

Output: Exactly. The people that complain about Avila are the same who think batting average and how many RBIs they have are super important to being a good hitter.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 days ago [Title] You are aware that Kyle Kalis [Body]

Output: You are aware that Kyle Kalis did something similar, except he switched from Ohio State to Michigan right?


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] 1. I am just trying to say [Body]

Output: 1. I am just trying to say that Michigan isn't so stocked with proven running back talent that we can act like we are completely fine without him. Any talented guys we can add to the fold will certainly help. 2. We do not know for a fact they will get better coaching until we get a running back coach and see how they perform during a live game. Until then, we are just hoping that Fred Jackson wasn't a great coach near the end and anyone we get will have to be better.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] That is all? As in that is [Body]

Output: That is all? As in that is all of the running backs on the roster next year and we may be in trouble because one is an unproven transfer, one just tore their ACL again, and the other two have been underwhelming over a large sample size? Or that is all as in, they had all these recruiting stars and all that glitters is gold?


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Just cause your user name is [Body]

Output: Just cause your user name is a guy that is a cold-hearted bastard on a television show doesn't mean you need to live up to that standard.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Trip to the title game was [Body]

Output: Trip to the title game was spearheaded by Burke, Hardaway, and McGary with Staukas and Robinson providing support. Trip to the elite eight was Stauskas, Levert, Morgan, and Robinson. Two entirely different cores that made those runs and its not even debatable.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Actually you can. You just [Body]

Output: Actually you can. You just can't keep turning these relatively under the radar kids into first round draft picks. Unless you are getting one and done kids routinely, losing six very talented kids in two years is very hard to overcome.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] We made two deep tourney runs [Body]

Output: We made two deep tourney runs with two very different cores. I believe that discredits your Matt Painter comparison, no?


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] You can't use experience when [Body]

Output: You can't use experience when we are ranked behind both of those schools and #322 overall in experience. Talent-wise are we better? Absolutely. Experience. Not a chance. And sometimes those young guys take a few years to turn the corner and play consistently good basketball. Michigan basketball has been lucky to have freshman and sophomores capable of stepping up in the past two years but lets not act like thats a given. Some guys take more time. Chapman will be one of those. His top 30 ranking belies his future potential. Not necessarily instant impact. Thats okay. But if thats the case, we are left with our three guards, Spike, and a bunch of raw freshman. When those four are on we can beat very good teams. But if one or more struggle we can lose to anyone. Just give it time. This season will be a roller coaster but I expect them them to improve given Beilein's track record and probably surprising you at the end.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Except Beilein has shown he [Body]

Output: Except Beilein has shown he can win a lot of games with an exceptionally young roster. To expect that to be maintained every year is just ridiculous.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] And your posts stem from a [Body]

Output: And your posts stem from a lack of a brain which would be an exaggeration if you didnt say the reigning big ten coach of the year is on the hot seat.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] This team lost a coin flip to [Body]

Output: This team lost a coin flip to a legitimate top ten tean and has beaten two solid programs in Oregon and Syracuse. If you are going to let two poor games in a 30 game season lead you to not care then I don't know what to tell you. Its within your right as a fan. But come on man. We have one of the youngest teams in the country coupled with one of the best coaches in the country. There will be progression. It won't be as sweet as the last two years but it will be eons more exciting than seeing this team under Amaker or a football team coached by Hoke.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] 2013 Michigan football wasn't [Body]

Output: 2013 Michigan football wasn't coached by a guy who had already won two Big Ten regular season titles or had gone to a national championship game two years prior.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Doesn't come close you say? [Body]

Output: Doesn't come close you say? So this team has played really well and lost a coin flip to a top ten team and it has now played poorly in two games against inferior competition. Experience would certainly help with this teams consistency. Oh and so would Burke, Stauskas, Robinson, McGary, or Horford. But yeah, having to play guys like Spike and Bielfeldt most of the game with no other viable alternatives has nothing to do with our performance...


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Title] This team has five schloarship players that aren't [Body]

Output: This team has five schloarship players that aren't freshmen. Three of those are two star flyer level players and one of those has improvred to be potentiallly an all-big ten player. In the past two years we have lost five players (4 first round picks and an early second round) early to the NBA and another one (Horford) because he thought one of those guys (McGary) wasn't going to the NBA. Does that justify these two losses? No. Is this rough to go through? Absolutely. But at some point these defections along with not recruiting like the Dukes of the world every year was going to catch up. Everyone just needs to relax and be willing to tough it out with this team. There will be more heartbreakers. And there will also be reasons for optimism. In Beilein I trust.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 1 hour ago [Title] Sounds like another case [Body]

Output: Sounds like another case where the agent leaks these reports in the hopes their client (Cutliffe) gets an extension and raise.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 1 day ago [Title] 1. Making a bowl game does [Body]

Output: 1. Making a bowl game does not mean you had a good year or your team is any good. 2. If Michigan played 3 cream puffs + 1 power 5 non-conference opponent similarly to Illinois we would be in a bowl game as well. Or taken in reverse, if they played our non-conference schedule, they would too would be staying home this holiday season.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 2 days ago [Title] If I were the Big 12, I would [Body]

Output: If I were the Big 12, I would hold off on adding any additional teams and begin fighting for the college football playoff to be expanded to 6 or 8 teams. If that can occur within a reasonable time frame, they wouldn't have to add two sub-par teams and their seat at the table is then assured every year.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 3 days ago [Title] If I had to guess it is [Body]

Output: If I had to guess it is because Saban is so far and away the best coach in college football that it can be a turn off to see them winning or coming close to winning a national title every year.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Its upsetting but at the end [Body]

Output: Its upsetting but at the end of the day how much will this loss actually swing our RPI? 4 spots? Thats a single seed line and easily overcome. I mean Kansas lost at home to TCU (approximately a comparable loss) two years ago and was only a Trey Burke miracle away from going to the Elite 8. Things are going to be okay.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Dhani Jones on that travel [Body]

Output: Dhani Jones on that travel show? I can't remember the name off the top of my head.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Title] "Everyone has an opinion, and [Body]

Output: "Everyone has an opinion, and I am no different," Carr said Thursday. "If I had a choice, I would choose Jim Harbaugh. But it will be Jim Hackett's decision, and that is as it should be." Thats literally all he said when asked his opinion on the coaching search. Maybe you need to turn off your cell/computer if thats how you are going to react when a former coach provides a rationale answer to something he was asked.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I think you are being a bit [Body]

Output: I think you are being a bit harsh towards the OP considering you could say the same thing for 99% of the board posts since Hoke was fired.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Got to love spread haters and [Body]

Output: Got to love spread haters and their anecdotal evidence (Rich Rod failed here!) in the face of years and years of data points that indicate its an easer and more effective offensive system to run.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Michigan needs to get the [Body]

Output: Michigan needs to get the right coach with a system that will allow for us to win the most games a few years from now. I am fine with a less than stellar record next year if it means Michigan is set up for sustainable sucess further down the road. There are always a few bumps in a coaching transistion, and I understand the mindset of wanting to minimize those, but this can not come at the expense of hiring someone who offers Michigan the most potential once his system is in place.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Dear God man. You do realize that if you are [Body]

Output: Dear God man. You do realize that if you are playing football at a big time school, your college experience is largely going to be influenced by who is the head coach? These kids should reconsider their commitment any time a coach is fired or leaves a program.


Input: [Date] 4 days 20 hours ago [Title] No, just awesome tasting. [Body]

Output: No, just awesome tasting. Went during my honeymoon. We'll probably never go back, but it was a cool experience. They're actually the most approachable haute restaurant I've heard about.


Input: [Date] 5 days 36 min ago [Title] The brioche at The French [Body]

Output: The brioche at The French Laundry. Just amazing.


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Title] I'm not sure I get it. Can [Body]

Output: I'm not sure I get it. Can you be clearer?


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] Don't eat any raw chicken. [Body]

Output: Don't eat any raw chicken.


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] So we're assuming they're as [Body]

Output: So we're assuming they're as good today as they were then? Henne Wheatley Terrell Woodson Yost I would have happily taken Drew Henson for $1 and added Bo. Most teams were so bad when Yost was coaching that it wasn't really a fair fight. The alternative is Brady, Wheatley, Edwards, Woodson, and Harbaugh. Really poor job allocating dollars, Freep.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 23 hours ago [Title] Maize and no alternates. [Body]

Output: Maize and no alternates.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Disagree. The 76ers have a [Body]

Output: Disagree. The 76ers have a smart plan if the goal is to win big. The 49ers and the Raiders are possibly 1 and 2 in the awful franchise department.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Title] For me, Vinology is the best [Body]

Output: For me, Vinology is the best meal in the city. I always found Chop House overrated. Fleming's serves a significantly better steak.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Hard to argue with excellence [Body]

Output: Hard to argue with excellence unless you make a grammar mistake in the press release... During the 2014-15 academic year, Michigan was the only school to achieve exemplary Academic Progress Rate (APR) marks from the NCAA in football (above 990), men's basketball (995 and above) and women's basketball (995 and above). Additionally, all 14 U-M men's varsity athletic teams recorded perfect scores while 10 of the 15 women's varsity teams also earned perfect scores.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Well, not quite like [Body]

Output: Well, not quite like Stanford. That was more akin to Purdue beating this year's OSU team by 3 touchdowns. Stanford was damn awful. My guess is we struggle early, but finish a lot like Arkansas did last year--a seriously terrifying team that's more or less figured it out. 8-4 sounds about right, it's a question of how we get there.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Woody Hayes famously had a [Body]

Output: Woody Hayes famously had a listed phone number for his whole career.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 1 day ago [Title] The deviations are the only [Body]

Output: The deviations are the only way to keep the show going without spoiling the eventual books. Remember that. HBO can't wait another 7 years for Martin to finish the books. The alternative is to modify the plot. Get over it.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 1 day ago [Title] We're going to need to find a [Body]

Output: We're going to need to find a quarterback to hit 10 wins. We could easily be 2-2 coming into Big 10 play. 8 wins is pretty realistic is Rudock learns the offense. 10 would probably require the light to come on for Morris sometime this offseason. We've got a nice defense and should be fine in the running game. That's not going to beat MSU or OSU though. Add in some early season struggles and 10 gets hard to reach very quickly.


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Cardale Jones may have a fall [Body]

Output: Cardale Jones may have a fall from grace this year. He's not very accurate and not very fast. Sure, he's a tank, but so are all the NFL defenders. If Braxton Miller and JT Barrett are healthy, Jones is probably the third best quarterback on that roster.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Without due process for the [Body]

Output: Without due process for the accused, universities are essentially presuming guilt. Having a standard based on preponderance of evidence doesn't matter in a kangaroo court.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Schools don't need to act as [Body]

Output: Schools don't need to act as a judicial system. They could maybe try to reduce some of the contributing factors, like alcohol abuse. There's definitely responsibility for the university, just not afterwards. They need to focus on prevention,counseling, and encouraging reporting. Lawyers and police should focus on investigation.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 2 days ago [Title] It's not that simple. The guy [Body]

Output: It's not that simple. The guy here had a high-end job offer that he won't get now. He probably can't get a degree anywhere without openly discussing why he was expelled, which means he won't be admitted anywhere. Basically, it's ruining this kid's life without any type of due process and what is essentially a presumption of guilt.. That's not okay.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 3 days ago [Title] There aren't 10 linemen or 6 [Body]

Output: There aren't 10 linemen or 6 receivers on this team who are ready to play. The top 5 linemen are going to be fine. If anything, Morris looked better than I thought he would.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Countess almost killed him. [Body]

Output: Countess almost killed him.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Biggest takeaway is Michigan [Body]

Output: Biggest takeaway is Michigan doesn't have 10 linemen or 6 receivers who are ready to play. Depth is still pretty thin over there. If the line stays healthy and Ruddock or Morris can play, we'll be good. Otherwise, it's going to be a lot of hoping for the ball to bounce our way in low-scoring games.


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I am more concerned with not [Body]

Output: I am more concerned with not sucking at football.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Really? He's the honest one. [Body]

Output: Really? He's the honest one. He does more or less exactly what he tells recruits. They are sharing playing time among 9-10 enormously talented players. He could have screwed the bottom 3-4 and left them riding the bench after promising them the world. I have zero problem with what he is doing at Kentucky. Everyone else talks publicly about fighting for dear alma mater, but privately tells recruits he'll get them to the NBA. Caliperi is honest and everyone hates him for it.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Private websites cannot, by [Body]

Output: Private websites cannot, by definition, censor. Only governments can do that.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Totally agree. I lived just [Body]

Output: Totally agree. I lived just off Stadium near the middle school for a couple years. Easy 15-20 minute walk. There won't be anywhere near the same level of traffic either


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Cutting the cord discussions [Body]

Output: Cutting the cord discussions here always involve figuring out how to get someone else to pay for content, not actually cutting the cord. If you want ESPN, BTN, and HBO you'll probably end up paying more than you are for cable, but at least there are real options now. My real issue is I have only one option for Internet. If I could get Fios, I would cut the cord and save $40+ per month. Since I have to pay Comcast for Internet, cutting the TV cord isn't really valuable.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Oberon is nostalgia. Pure and [Body]

Output: Oberon is nostalgia. Pure and simple.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 2 days ago [Title] College Writing in 12th grade [Body]

Output: College Writing in 12th grade was the most important class I ever took. That, and a case-based course on how to not be an idiot could change the world.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 2 days ago [Title] It went wrong the first time [Body]

Output: It went wrong the first time someone saw 9 guys on a punt return.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 2 days ago [Title] The difference in mathematics [Body]

Output: The difference in mathematics is there is ultimately an answer, whereas there is usually only theory in the humanities. If you prove Fermat's last theorem in a novel way, it isn't real disputable. I can dispute the theory of any eminent researcher all day.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Well, MBAs would assume BBAs [Body]

Output: Well, MBAs would assume BBAs exist to take up MBA meeting rooms. Just be honest about your goals. Someone else mentioned you probably can't write anything actually unique. The readers are looking for clarity of purpose and prose. Can you clearly state an idea and back it up?


Input: [Date] 5 days 20 hours ago [Title] This is why Bo is so revered [Body]

Output: He knew the time to go, had a good succession plan in place that had qualified coaches and established a program identity / core values and never distracted from The Team. This is why I will always talk about Bo in only the most reverential terms, and most younger Michigan fans today will not understand why Bo was held this way "since he, you know, never won a national title".


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Title] But hey! [Body]

Output: That's when population control will oh so hip, and you'll have to get a license to have children, but then you'll also probably have to prove you're genetically worthy to have kids. SO don't worry, all the less qualified folks will just be bred out so that only the truly worthy people will be able to propagate. And then since there'll be less people, think of the less resources we'll use, so then we can arrest global warming, and we won't ever have to leave our house because the Googazonber.com corporation will bring me everything I need via robot drone and I won't have to deal with *people*, 'cause I mean who likes waiting in line with smelly people, or people that don't have the exact same opinion I do on everything from morality to dress to hair style to.... The dismissive attitude so many people have nowadays toward the erosion of personal freedom and individual responsibility is really scary, all under the name of progress/safety/ease of life. Life is hard, life has tragedy,but through all that there's great pride and personal fulfillment available by overcoming these things.


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Title] You mean like Demolition Man? [Body]

Output: I'm growing more convinced I'm going to end up like Dennis Leary's character, eating rat cheeseburgers and purposefully maintaining a '79 El Camino in an underground cabal.


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Title] Everybody laughs at the line [Body]

Output: but Judge Smails had it right, "The world needs ditch diggers too" I know no politics, but I thought this was a point that Charles Krauthammer brought out on a Fox News show about 6-8 months that really stuck with me, basically a lot of our political elite talk about "new economies" and getting more "green jobs" like computer programmers at google and what not.. but not everybody is capable of the high tech jobs or working finance at Goldman Sachs. That's not denegrating their work or value- you can have respect and pride in a manual labor job. That's what made the auto industry great IMO, sure it was tough manual labor on the line and it didn't take a lot of "skill" to turn a wrench, but you were building something and took pride in the end product. Culturally, we have over time de-valued the worth and "pride of ownership" in labor intensive fields, but there's value and moral good-i-tude in keeping productive and working hard. That translates into a society that then can overcome the really big challenges like financial hardship and wars and such. Unfortunately, you build in a mentality that everything's hard and we need automation to do some aspect of everything in our life, and then what? How does the human respond? I'm not saying we need to go back to a 1940's level of industrial technology, but the constant drive to automate everything is I think robbing humanity of some key maturation and resiliency aspects,and almost creating a permanent underclass of drones. But of course, automated cars theoretically can save lives, so "won't someone think about the CHILDREN???"


Input: [Date] 1 week 2 days ago [Title] I badgered the MGoBlog staff [Body]

Output: a couple years ago and managed to get a 'Space Bitches Space" in 24 month size. It is on kid #2 and will be saved for kid #3. We also sport the toddler sized Worst State Ever shirt and Cue the Muppets shirt. Works for both boys and girls.


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

Output: 1) M-den has onesies for boys that are light blue and have a silk screened maize n blue tie with a block M on it. Got it for my son and avoided having to dress him in crappy Baby Gap formal wear for months when we'd go to church or a party or something. 2) A kids M book. You're going to be reading to him at night for a long time, and while the writing style of Jim Brandstatter is good to put dad to sleep, not so much for baby moving into toddler. I always liked the "Michigan 101" board book at M-Den and other places on campus. It's got pages dedicated to different things abotu campus (including a page on the sports teams) and then the back two pages are the complete words (include preambles) to both The Victors and Maize and Blue. Great lullabys even if you suck at singing. And you'll sing, trust me.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Add'l aspect to Weather Channel's downturn [Body]

Output: When they got into their spat with Direct TV, DirecTV went out and put "Weather Nation" on their network instead. Very no-frills weather forecasting and conditions channel and no superfluous / politically themed programming like Weather Channel was venturing into. When Weather Channel finally made their peace with DirecTV, Weather Nation had gained enough market share that people simply didn't worry about watching Weather Channel anymore. I know in our house, our smartphones are source #1 for weather, but then after that is local Dayton digital broadcast weather HD station, then Weather Nation. Weather Channel doesn't even register for me anymore. The analogy for ESPN for me would be that if someone like FoxSports 1 focused on just presenting the sports (both live content of major leagues and news-based recap shows), they'd take away market share from the STEPHEN A. SMITH led ESPN. But FS1 has gone down the "we're going to be ENTERTAINING" road, and as such have already probably passed the point of no return.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Title] RIP [Body]

Output: Dusty Rhodes. Miss you big guy.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Bailey [Body]

Output: especially when she had the glasses at her desk thing going on.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Great situation for Nik [Body]

Output: He'll get plenty of minutes at the 2, there's a black hole of gravitational mass down low in Okafor/Noel/Embiid to suck down defenders and get space to shoot, 'Ish' is a servicable distributor, and Nik's defensive liabilities can be mitigated by the wealth of big men downlow to be rim protectors. Will he be an All-star? probably not, but if he's going to be a servicable pro, he'll be in the right situation to showcase it the next couple year. Plus have you seen the Atlantic division??? I'm not sold on Toronto as a world-destroying "new NBA" team, the Knicks and Nets are going to be waterboard-torture bad, and Boston still has minimal talent (but double + coaching). I could actually see Philly making a run at finishing 2nd in the division next year. Now with Stauskas and the big-men, I'd love to see the Sixers get a veteran penetrate-but-pass-first point guard like Professor Andre Miller or, gulp, the Sixers actually using some of those stockpiled assets to get Ty Lawson from Denver.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 17 hours ago [Title] No [Body]

Output: Troy Athens '96. Always a .500 team except for an occasional blip every 3 to 4 years where we'd win 7 and come within a game of winning the league, and then lose to Troy High. My senior year, we thought we had a chance with a strong senior class and a junior QB who was groomed to be a golden boy since he was in 7th grade, and we had a run, but didn't go very far (I think we lost in the 1st rd of the state playoffs by a lot). On the other hand we were a "futbol" powerhouse, and that was what most of us who didn't play football did, tailgate for soccer. (I was a varsity baseball only guy)


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 20 hours ago [Title] But but but [Body]

Output: Bill Nye, noted science expert, said there's "no way" that the footballs could deflate on their own without the Patriots cheating!


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Babcock hire best thing for Hyman [Body]

Output: Hyman's exactly the kind of player Babcock will love. Gritty forward with skill, can play wing or center.. I bet Hyman's getting Draper-like 3rd line minutes next year on the big club.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Battle or No Battle [Body]

Output: So our Bball roster for next year is (apologies for using 80's era position names): WITH BATTLE: PG- Walton, Albrecht SG- Battle, MAAR SF- Levert, Dawkins, Dun Robinson PF- Irvin, Chapman / Wilson / Wagner C- Doyle / Donnel / Wilson W/O BATTLE: PG- Walton, Albrecht SG- Levert, MAAR / incoming FR? SF- Irvin, Dawkins, Dun Robinson PF- Chapman / Wagner / Wilson C- Doyle / Donnel / Wilson Is this even remotely accurate?


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Monroe would be appealing [Body]

Output: for Phil Jackson as he seems to me to fit the Bill Cartwright mold of a center Phil likes. If SVG is sold on Jackson over Jennings, then get value for Jennings now.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Never forget [Body]


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] The worst part is [Body]

Output: we still might be the conference favorite at this point. Minnesota needs to find a replacement for Wilcox and the defense depth they lost, PSU is still building talent, MSU is a tire fire besides goalie, Wiscy's going to be extremely young with a new goalie, and Ohio St is Ohio St. Welcome to the CHA circa 1999!


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] We're going to be in the same boat as last year [Body]

Output: We'll have a winning record, both OOC and within B1G play, but with the lack of OOC strength and the B1G likely to be down again this year, the conference will be a 1 bid league with the tourney champ getting the bid. If we had a stronger OOC schedule with maybe 1-2 less wins, we might be in a better position for an at-large, but in reality without a stronger B1G, we're going to be 1-bid conference territory for a while.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Yes but [Body]

Output: I think his swing changes the last 5 years were an *attempt* to protect his right knee without actually doing anything to protect it, and subsequently putting more stress on his back which is manifesting itself now. I think Foley was a huge mistake, and his current "coach" is more of a yes man than anything else. I really believe if he went back to Harmon honestly and not because he thought it was the right PR move, Harmon could help him get back to a natural motion that fits with his body-- that's always the least stressful swing is letting your body tell you what it can do instead of forcing your limbs to do something their not naturally inclined to do. Now what that may look like at the end of the day is a Tiger who will not be able to drive 300+ yds with ultra stiff shaft steel irons, and that may not fit the persona of what Tiger wants to be-- the ultimate golf alpha dog-- but as is pointed out below, the delta in swing yardage is so small nowadays relatively, it's more important to play target golf and be solid around the greens and putting. With Tiger's natural talent, I still think he could be today a Nick Faldo in his prime type of player, but I don't think his ego will allow it.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] This [Body]

Output: It's similar to why McGwire took the PED's. It wasn't necessarily that he was intentionally bulking up, but with his original frame, the PED's helped him recover from injuries and build muscle mass to cover up for degredation in his tendons. I'm guessing that if its true that Tiger took PED's, it was as much to cover up for injuries as it was to build muscle mass. Although based on some of the stories I read as well, Ol' Eldrick had a mighty big chip on his shoulder that he wanted to be considered as much of an athlete as the team sports guys; "getting big" might have been the process his fulfilled that mental checkmark.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Yes. This. [Body]

Output: This is why Butch Harmon is such a good golf coach. I've been reading a bunch of Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, etc the past 5 years and pretty much everybody is in agreement that Harmon's "methods" basically involve taking your natural swings and then tweaking it. Contrast that to Sean Foley and others who want to completely remake your swing in their mold of what a good golf swing should look like. I've read and listened to lots of interviews that what Butch did with Tiger was just to take his God given talent and refine it a little, take the hitches out, etc. It's when Tiger started getting too smart for his own good and started believing in every new technique / training regimine / psuedo-scientific advance that his and Harmon's relationship fell out. I personally think there's a huge hubris factor as well-- he never recovered from the divorce / scandal psychologically and his continued internal denial that he really didn't do anything wrong has rotted his karma to the core. He needs a full on Hollywood movie like bottoming out / reawakening of himself to really recapture his natural talent. He is the real life Roy Hobbs. I'm only disappointed that I think he's going to find that around age 50, and he'll put together one Nicklaus in '86 like tournament, but it'll be too late to really challenge Jack's record. For the amateur golfers out there, this relates to you in the best possible way. If you want to really improve your golf game, find a coach that doesn't say he has to remake your swing. Most times, golfers can get improvement to the point where they'e shooting below bogey golf (breaking 90, threatening 80 which means at that pointyou can play pretty much any course and have fun) just by tweaking your natural motion. A coach that's willing to work with you instead of remake you in his image is more invested in your improvement than building his own ego.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I can't believe I'm writing this but [Body]

Output: Dear God, why Penn St on the last weekend? WHY???? I can't take more heartbreak late in the season.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Correct [Body]

Output: We say in our place that an air gapped network is only as secure as the guy who thinks its no problem to plug his iPod into the USB port cause its easier than buying an extra charging block. There are lots of cyber attack vectors. This particular breach was one of the more nefarious ones.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Title] When I visited moscow [Body]

Output: On official us govt business a number of years ago, I used to leave the TV in my hotel room on the "free" porn preview channel when I left. (Yes there is such a thing in upsacle Russian hotels) I figured if the Soviets were going to surveil my room, I'd leave them with something interesting to watch.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Title] You sir have nailed it [Body]

Output: Imagine in a classic LeCarre type novel if the bad guy spy had the financial records of every employee in targeted agencies, who worked in what weapons program office, budgetary office, etc. You now have increased your success percentage of recruiting assets by an innumerable amount because you as the recruiter now know who makes how much money, who's got significant debt, who's been divorced mulitple times, who had psychological evuations, what criminal history exists, etc. These are things that in a classical sense takes months to develop on a single individual. Now you have that type of data in a sortable format for every federal employee, available at however fast your database software runs.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Remember that whole [Body]

Output: "The intelligence community didn't connect the dots" line? Even the increased risk of being identified as a spy will reduce the desire to conduct collection opportunities in a nation with human sources and reduce the opportunities for overt collection opportunities through the delay / decline to issue visas, permits, etc. Less information means less data means less dots, to relate to my statement at the front of this post.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Title] This is probably the most serious data security breach [Body]

Output: From a national security perspective since Snowden. There are a lot of protected identities at risk now within federal service, and I'm telling my guys in my building to basically consider that they now exist in a database in potentially adversarial nation(s) with enough detail to be detained as a spy upon entry. And I work in an overt national security entity. I'm worried about guys who have kept their affiliation with national security as a contractor, researcher, academic, etc secret.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Engage Fred Jackson Hype Machine [Body]

Output: He's Antonio Gates with Jake Long's blocking ability! He's Tony Gonzalez with a mean streak! He's JJ Watt with Randy Moss's hands!


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Title] There's a lot of opporunities [Body]

Output: for debt forgiveness programs in Department of Defense civilian jobs, especially for engineers. It's a good career, you help your country, and after your repaymenrt service time (typically less than 10 total) you have an excellent resume to go get a higher paying contractor job. And these are civilian jobs not uniformed military. For one example that benefits folks going into the intelligence career field, see the Pat Robertson Intelligence Scholars Program.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Dusty was one of the modern day wrestling legends [Body]

Output: He was one of the big regional stars that was able to catapult to national level status when the territory model was basically killed by WWF and the consolidation of the NWA into the WCW. Dusty had legendary long standing feuds against Ric Flair and the Four Horsemen in the NWA / WCW era, and then even when purposefullly given a horrible gimmick by VInce McMahon during his late career WWF run became a fan favorite in that organization. In addition to using excessive Southern "common man" slang in his promos, dancing in the ring, extreme showmanship with all his moves, and being one of the first southern promoters to really push African American wrestlers, Dusty was most famous for popularizing the "Dusty Finish". This was when as the lead booker and wrestler in his NWA territory, if Dusty didn't have the title and was scheduled in the main event against a heel champ, the heel champ would win by disqualification, thereby extending the feud for another show, keeping Dusty believable as a babyface contender, and putting more heat on the heel. More recent fans to wrestling will know Dusty as father to Dustin Runnels (aka "Golddust") and Cody Rhodes (aka "Stardust"), but its important to know that Dusty was one of the giants in the 1970's / 80's wrestling scene and if you went into the South, was basically as popular as Hulk Hogan. Some wrestling historians have commented that The Rock's inital "People's Champion" shtick in the WWE was inspired by Dusty Rhodes's character in that The Rock was essentially the evil mirror universe version of Dusty.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Anthony Davis is trending towards becoming the most dominant big man in NBA history, and we will be blessed if 'Dre tops out as a Dwight Howard doppleganger. So we probably won't have to worry about Drummond making $30 million a year anytime soon, unless he makes some shrewd moves in the stock market. He's a smart kid - I wouldn't put that past him. [Title]

Output: Well


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Body] the decision to choose Weiss over Flip cost the Wings another Cup, you haven't been paying attention to the Red Wings the past couple of seasons. We have been squarely planted in the NHLs middle-class since our last Cup appearence. Players like Weiss or Flip do nothing to change that. Luckily for the Red Wings, we have seen our farm system emerge into one of the leagues elite and have managed to stay afloat despite some decisions that didn't work out. And it is that farm system that will give us another chance at the Cup, not re-signing a guy who refuses to shoot the puck. EDIT: No arguments about Hossa v. Franzen. I think the front office got caught up in their dates of birth and Franzen's magical Cup run and made a terrible mistake. [Title]

Output: If you think


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Outside of Babcock and a few other coaches, Blashill is as good a hire you can make for any team in any situation. He's a true coaching stud, and someone the Red Wings have been keen to lock up. If Babcock didnt move on, Blashill would be coaching another NHL team right now. He's had enormous success in Grand Rapids, and he has a very high level of familiarity with much of this team. Combine that with our Top 5 farm system, and I'm super excited about the future of the Wings. [Title]

Output: Outside of Babcock


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Interesting that you'd rank Athanasiou over Mantha. I'd like to think it's more of a compliment to AA's progress and less a slight to Mantha. Mantha is still a tremendous prospect - but our farm system is just that good right now. A potential line of Helm-Larkin-Athansiou makes me feel weird in my pants. [Title]

Output: Interesting.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 4 days ago [Body] who have the audacity to denounce the post-Signing Day actions of these kids: Shame on you. Seriously, shame on you. I'd like to believe that perhaps you're just bitter that these kids did not commit to Michigan, but it's also entirely possible you are sociopaths who really enjoy insulting 17 year old children. Do you remember yourself at 17? Do you remember how impressionable you were? Did you ever admire or look up to a teacher or other adult figure at that age? How would you feel if that person got up and left the next day? It's an incredibly difficult episode for any kid to deal with. Roquan's coach is absolutely right. There's little that separates Michigan, Alabama and their ilk in terms of facilities, prestige, etc. Relationships matter very, very much. If you're too thick headed to understand that, then stop posting here. There's a lot of recruits that visit these sorts of web sites, and I'd rather they not see you as a representation of the University of Michigan fanbase. Grow up. [Title]

Output: Those of you


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] of really, really good football players? [Title]

Output: You're not a fan


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] of how good this signing is for Detroit. I know it's our immediate inclination to poop on anything the Lions do, but signing Golden Tate was an excellent move - and could prove to be a huge steal for just 31 million. -As someone above mentioned, his drop rate is the best amongst WRs since 2011. -In 2013, he led all qualified receivers in Yards After Catch per reception -In 2013, he also led all WRs in Missed Tackles forced. He avoided 21. Calvin, by comparison, avoided 13. This is an excellent signing no matter how you slice it. Him and Calvin is a scary, scary duo. Of course, this will all be moot when Jim Caldwell farts all over him. [Title]

Output: Not enough is being made


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Body] I'll pass it along to him, bro. [Title]

Output: Strong take


Input: [Date] 1 year 50 weeks ago [Body] after going through 2.1 innings against the Tigs: :( [Title]

Output: Zach McAllister's sentiments


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Body] are really creepy. [Title]

Output: You


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Body] The player renderings in the game look exactly the same as previous iterations. The ratings are dumbfounding as usual. And the lemmings will continue to dish out $60 for this rubbish. Good job; Good effort, guys. Go play a real EA game like FIFA instead. This franchise checked out a long, long time ago. (PS: I too am a huge fan of the 06 NCAA soundtrack. Good call.) [Title]

Output: Let's see


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Body] And really, if we haven't been so logjammed with second-tier wingers, he would have been up by now. Hell, he might have been up 2 years ago on some of the crappier teams in the NHL. He's a damn good prospect. [Title]

Output: You are correct, sir


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Body] Nyquist and Anderson were both eligible. And it was indeed a ridiculous talent boost. They were losing that series before they got there. [Title]

Output: Yes