Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Body] Thanks for the awesome vid! I've had the incredible good fortune and good timing of having been a grad student here at UM these past two years. While not previously a UM fan, following the team has been one of (if not THE) top highlight of my grad school experience. While other teams may have won more over these past two years, I cannot imagine any other program that I'd want to support more than this one. Kudos to Coach Beilein (who I met at Pizza House a couple weeks back!) and the whole program that he's built around himself. [Title]

Output: Awesome!


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Body] What you are failing to consider is the expected value of a UM possession, which they would have had if they'd fouled UK twice around the 20 to 25 second mark. Offensive rebounds is also not a relevant consideration since UK also would have had a chance to rebound their own board with a few seconds left of in-game play had we not fouled with a simliar (if not much more higher) likelihood than on a foul shot. I'm not saying JB should have done that... obviously that strategy is highly untraditional, but an argument could definitely have been made. [Title]

Output: Faulty logic


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Body] Disagree. Kobe is articulate but he's not a warm, likeable, interesting personality that you need for that role. Have you seen him in interviews? Well spoken? Yes. Interesting? No. Given his lack of personality and charisma and given how polarizing he is across the country, I don't think he has an on-air retirement position available to him (assuming he'd even want it). I think it's going to be very interesting to see what Kobe does with the rest of his life. As far as I can tell (having been a hardcare Lakers fan since 1993), Kobe has no social network, is estranged from his family, has no other hobbies and a rocky relationship with his wife. [Title]

Output: Disagree. Kobe is articulate


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] I retract my earlier statement that "they have made no attempt to unify all student UM basketball fans outside of the core groupies." Perhaps they have made attempts, but we, the students, have been largely unaware of them, and the attempts, as far as I can tell, have been very ineffective. I also did not intend to imply that they were consciously trying to "maintain a clique." However, having attended one Monday night meeting, I can, anectodallly, say that it felt like it was pretty much just a chat among friends. I don't have an immediate solution, and I don't have a great source of comparison (my undergrad university is a mid-major who is now best known for a guy running on the court to confront the opposing couch during a time out). All I can say is that with the energy surrounding UM basketball, the student fan base can do much, much better. [Title]

Output: I retract my earlier


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] Sitting 2nd row dead center in the Maize Rage today, and 4th row dead center in the Maize Rage vs. MSU, I can assure you that it was not louder today, not even by a long shot. [Title]

Output: Sitting 2nd row dead center


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] Was at the table nex to dad and son at BDubs enjoying burgers after the game taking in the Duke/Carolina game. They seemed happy. [Title]

Output: Was at the table nex to dad


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] As a current (grad) student, I attended every home game this year except for two pre-season games and stood in line long enough to get into the Maize Rage bleacher section for all but one of those games (which meant waiting for between 2 and 6 hours before tip). I can say objectively that while the students brought the energy in large numbers this year, the actual Maize Rage club is awful. Their chants/cheers suck the energy out of the student crowd. They single handedly created the disaster that was the MSU pre-game. And they have made no attempt to unify all student UM basketball fans outside of the core groupies who make up the Maize Rage leadership. This was probably sufficient during the many years of UM basketball mediocrity, but as a current top program, UM athletics should dispose of the current organization and start from scratch in a way that will serve the team and its fans effectively and fairly. [Title]

Output: Maize Rage needs serious work


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] I've been rooting for UM with all my might since I began grad school two years ago, but am upest to hear they beat my Santa Barbara Gauchos in water polo! [Title]

Output: I've been rooting for UM with


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] Does anyone else feel uncomfortable watching the coaches pre-game talks to the team? I findi them as interesting as the next guy, it just feels like these should be private discussions that should be kept in-house. If the cameras are there, who knows how they are sensoring themselves or how they're altering their behavior to play or not play to the cameras. Locker room talks are private affairs... really, we should not be having access. [Title]

Output: Does anyone else feel


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] But it has "NBA" and "draft" in its name... it must be valid! [Title]

Output: But it has "NBA" and "draft"


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] 1. Some may feel uncomfortable with him in the locker room, but this is not an issue that Sam should have to concern himself with. Those players will have to find a way to avoid the situations that lead to the discomfort, or just learn to accept the discomfort (like the discomfort they likely feel knowing that playing football causes brain damage). 2. Sam should be commended for coming out before the draft because A) it gives teams who don't want a gay player the opportunity to not draft him and B) this way his sexuality will not surface in the middle of the season, which would certainly be a major team distraction. 3. The attention he has and will receive is not his fault. The man did not want to live a lie (trust me, it's not fun) and the commotion that has follows is not his doing. 4. I can assure you that Sam would be more than happy to live his life as a gay man without all the extra attention. Unfortunately that is not the society in which we live. [Title]

Output: A few points I'd like to make


Input: [Date] 2 years 22 weeks ago [Title] We have to play 2 bigs to [Body]

Output: We have to play 2 bigs to match up. Zone would be great too.


Input: [Date] 2 years 22 weeks ago [Title] I am so sick of the refs screwing us over [Body]

Output: I expect more of the same Sunday and when IU comes to town.


Input: [Date] 2 years 22 weeks ago [Title] And I thought the loud [Body]

Output: And I thought the loud slapping noises were Trey getting hacked.


Input: [Date] 2 years 30 weeks ago [Title] We are going to look like [Body]

Output: We are going to look like fools when they show a better angle. Especially since a Purdue player elbowed Trice and we aren't discussing that. At least we can be happy about Narduzzi leaving.


Input: [Date] 2 years 30 weeks ago [Title] A road win over anyone other [Body]

Output: A road win over anyone other than Penn State, Nebraska or NW will be an accomplishment this year.


Input: [Date] 2 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Hope he likes the Song Girl's sweaters because [Body]

Output: Hearing from my USC buddies this is going to happen. Sucks for Sparty!


Input: [Date] 2 years 30 weeks ago [Title] He has not [Body]

Output: But his agent has.


Input: [Date] 2 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Bye bye Bullough and Dennard [Body]

Output: Bye bye Bullough and Dennard if he goes to USC.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I think BC should be higher on that list in reality. I've lived around Boston for my entire life and have only known 2 non-alum BC fans. It's the combination of a lack of interest in college sports in the area and the fact that people really find BC to be arrogant and annoying. Maybe if they were successful it would be different but they're not. They caught lightning in a bottle with Doug Flutie in the 80's and haven't done anything since. They fired their most successful recent football coach for daring to interview with the NFL and fired their most successful basketball coach of all time for no apparant reason. They are just the worst. EDIT: I should also mention that if you do care about college sports in this area you were likely a Big East hoops fan and hold a grudge against BC for single-handidly starting its demise to go play schools below the Mason Dixon line. Did I mention I don't like BC? [Title]

Output: I think BC should be higher


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Providence at 100/1 with the best point guard in the nation is attractive. [Title]

Output: Providence at 100/1 with the


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 5 days ago [Body] If I remember correctly, Countess was recruited by and commited to Rich Rod and then reaffirmed his commitment to Hoke? Is he the last player with a Rich Rod connection on the roster? [Title]

Output: If I remember correctly,


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I'm a big Providence College hoops fan. I'm very excited about this series and thrilled that it honors the memory of the legendary Dave Gavitt, former PC coach and founder of the Big East. I love the new incarnation of the Big East. I don't miss any of the schools that have defected. The Friars have a much better chance to compete in a conference with smaller, like-minded, basketball-centric schools. It's a throwback to what the conference was originally supposed to be about. I think the series will be beneficial for both conferences but probably more so for the Big East. Out of conference schedules and performance are huge for a 10 team league. Hopefully in the years to come Michigan will make a trip out to Providence to play on Dave Gavitt Court. I would definitely be in attendence. [Title]

Output: I'm a big Providence College


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 20 hours ago [Body] I love the 30 minute Gallon documentary and how it's the "official" Jeremy Gallon documentary. Don't be fooled by imitations. [Title]

Output: I love the 30 minute Gallon


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Brian has been wrong before. . . [Title]

Output: Brian has been wrong before.


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Body] This was shameful. [Title]

Output: This was shameful.


Input: [Date] 1 year 1 week ago [Body] Really well done. Made me feel more feelings than I was prepared for on a Tuesday morning. [Title]

Output: Really well done. Made me


Input: [Date] 1 year 6 weeks ago [Body] Very important cause. My dad passed away of leukemia in 2011. He had a bone marrow transplant from a donor in Germany that they thought was successful at first but his cancer returned. I'll never forget the kindness of that stranger to give my dad a chance at life so it was an easy choice for me to join Be The Match. It's also a great thing to donate blood and platelets. [Title]

Output: Very important cause. My dad


Input: [Date] 1 year 6 weeks ago [Body] So basically you just want a chance to play God. [Title]

Output: So basically you just want a


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Body] In New England we always thought Pete was a happy-go-lucky idiot. Turns out he's stupid like a fox. [Title]

Output: In New England we always


Input: [Date] 1 year 10 weeks ago [Body] Brady spent the AFC Championship game last year forcing balls to Austin Collie because he was the only one he trusted at that point. I think Gallon is gonna have a great shot to not only make the Pats but thrive. I see them entrusting him with return duties right away to reduce wear and tear on Edelman. [Title]

Output: Brady spent the AFC


Input: [Date] 1 year 12 weeks ago [Body] People here and around the country forget what originally made the Big East great. The lack of football and the ability to keep northeastern city kids local caused its original success in the 80's. The conference became a national laughing stock because of what happened with its football programs but that was never supposed to be the emphasis. Now they have a chance to remake themselves in the image that the great Dave Gavitt always had in mind. I believe they will more than hold their own against the B1G. Some of the opinions on this thread are shortsighted and don't show a solid understanding of the history of the sport or where it's headed. Edit: For context I should add that I'm a die hard Providence fan. [Title]

Output: People here and around the


Input: [Date] 1 year 12 weeks ago [Body] Fear the Deer. [Title]

Output: Fear the Deer.


Input: [Date] 1 year 12 weeks ago [Body] Michigan has a great future in lacrosse but tomorrow belongs to my Fairfield Stags. Sorry guys. It's the one sport where we approach competency. [Title]

Output: Michigan has a great future


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Body] I'm very confused by the examples you gave of good vs. bad mojo. [Title]

Output: I'm very confused by the


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Body] BC is not a major program. They are in a major conference though. [Title]

Output: BC is not a major program.


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Body] Mediocre? The winningest coach in the history of the school, 7 tournaments in 13 years, ran a clean program and moved them past their prior point shaving/gambling scandals. I hate BC but you can't say Al Skinner was mediocre. [Title]

Output: Mediocre? The winningest


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] I'm currently the top alternate on a D league dart team. [Title]

Output: I'm currently the top


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Body] There's a new sheriff in town! (my right index finger) [Title]

Output: There's a new sheriff in


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Body] I don't think JFK was completely serious when he called Harvard the "Michigan of the East". [Title]

Output: As a non-alum fan:


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Title]

Output: Our Offense


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Body] That was a real meeting of the minds. [Title]

Output: That was a real meeting of


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] My high school teams were the Blue Raiders so I always root for Middle Tennessee. Our logo/mascot was an eagle for some reason. MTSU went with what looks like a winged horse with a lightning bolt coming out of its mouth. Both solid choices. [Title]

Output: My high school teams were the


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Body] The thread that created Lloyd Brady. Not sure how to go about finding it though. [Title]

Output: The thread that created Lloyd


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Body] He should move to Scotland. [Title]

Output: He should move to Scotland.


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Body] Wait a minute. San Diego. . . Mick. . .you're Phil Mickelson aren't you? [Title]

Output: Wait a minute. San Diego. .


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Body] Don Zimmer charged the mound in the 2003 ALCS at Fenway. I was actually at that game in a standing room only section and couldn't see anything when the crowd stood up. This kid next to me said Pedro just threw Don Zimmer to the ground and I of course didn't believe him until my phone started blowing up. [Title]

Output: Don Zimmer charged the mound


Input: [Date] 1 year 44 weeks ago [Body] My buddy and I are Red Sox fans and were walking back to our cars after seeing the Sox beat the Yankees in a regular season game in 2002 at Yankee Stadium. This one dude who was with a few of his friends was walking beside us and kept chanting "1918" over and over and over again. My friend eventually said something harmless like "scoreboard" but that was all this guy needed. He got inches away from my friend. He wanted a fight but when it was clear my friend wasn't going to swing at him he spit all over his face. We were in absolute shock. I've heard the new Yankee Stadium is a nice, family friendly place but it was a different atmosphere not too long ago. I'll never forget that moment under the Major Deegan Expressway. It was around then that I decided I didn't need to keep going to the South Bronx. [Title]

Output: My buddy and I are Red Sox


Input: [Date] 1 year 45 weeks ago [Body] That would explain why most seating charts and pictures of the stadium don't have Sections 1-8 which is where I'm sitting. I believe they are 2nd level in the endzone on either side of the scoreboard. [Title]

Output: That would explain why most


Input: [Date] 1 year 50 weeks ago [Body] That subjecting to him all those hits lined up as rb will be good for his longevity. Jags cant block, leading to semi truck hits on (with all do respect) glass like D-rob. Would love to see him utilized as more of a passing threat. However, when all is said and done there shouldnt be any worry of him making the roster, Coaches salivate on players like this that have multi-dimensional talents. Not to mention great marketability in the state of Florida and all around great TEAM TEAM TEAM guy. [Title]

Output: Cant Think


Input: [Date] 1 year 51 weeks ago [Body] This is the next logial step in keeping quality talent and quality coaches in kalamazoo. They need to make the job more of a destination rather than a stepping stone to bigger and better things. [Title]

Output: As a WMU alum


Input: [Date] 2 years 3 weeks ago [Body] To be over at this point Bleacher Report is reporting that he is indeed a rocket [Title]

Output: Appears


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Body] has me thinking epic sax man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxopViU98Xo [Title]

Output: All this mention of JAZZ


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Body] The safer bet would be to bet that we win ten games but the fans bet would be to go B1G and say we win the B1G outright [Title]

Output: wellll


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Body] legacy recruits from former standout players are a great thing at any institution. This shows that the "Family Values" aspect is in tact and that former players who are the backbone of our instituion are happy with the direction that the program is headed. [Title]

Output: getting


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Body] If you love architecture, Devil in the White City by Erik Larson is a must read. The book is a thriller about a murderer at the World Fair in Chicago. However they go quite into depth about the architecture firms behind making the world fair possible. let me know what ya think if you decide to read it. [Title]

Output: IMO


Input: [Date] 2 years 5 weeks ago [Body] A founders all day IPA at the moment. [Title]

Output: Enjoying


Input: [Date] 2 years 5 weeks ago [Body] My weekend constitues finishing applying for grad school and seeing world war z this evening. overall no complaints might even sneak a beer in there somewhere if there is time. (old school reference) [Title]

Output: Everyone Have a great weekend


Input: [Date] 2 years 5 weeks ago [Body] Has any NBA finals winning team ever won the championship with two starting five players not scoring a single bucket? - Mike Miller (0-5 shooting) - Chris Bosh (0-5 shooting) [Title]

Output: Im just curious


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Body] If leyland is so risky by putting valverde in why wil he not give rondon a shot. granted he is young and doest have a 40 plus save season. However imop the risk/reward with him is far higher being the fact that he could develop into something nice rather than watching valverde stumble through the swan song of his career and giving us all hear attacks in the process. [Title]

Output: I JUST DONT GET IT


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Body] JUSTIN FEAGIN (sp?) [Title]

Output: So IS


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Body] The aforementioned "green" you speak of is indeed Derrick Green [Title]

Output: YES


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Body] http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/sam-web-final-5-spots-14-recruiting-class Hope that helps [Title]

Output: Here is the list


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Body] based on prior Hand claims that green is his man according to his latest tweet. Forgive me I am new and do not know how to embed tweets. However this has to be good for us [Title]

Output: According to Sam Webb


Input: [Date] 2 years 41 weeks ago [Body] link anyone? [Title]

Output: NO CABLE!


Input: [Date] 2 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Link?? [Title]

Output: how to watch in Florida


Input: [Date] 7 years 4 days ago [Title] Stanford is still trying to [Body]

Output: Stanford is still trying to pay everyone back for The Band Play. And nobody should make fun of the Ballroom Dancing. Or the Men's Glee Club. M has the best. Bar none. And let's hear a cheer for a school that can make a kick butt solar car in a state that gets about 90 days of sun a year! THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!


Input: [Date] 7 years 4 days ago [Title] 200 words? Aww man. Is this [Body]

Output: 200 words? Aww man. Is this graded on a curve? Actually, I think "diaries" should be just that. I think a breakdown of the game is great, but so is a breakdown of the tailgate, or some past stories of great days of M-dom. I agree that smack probably belongs on the message board. To a point. I have respect for other schools and their traditions and fan bases, but I don't think it can be expected to show "Big Love" to Sparty or Bucknut Nation. But I don't think there's much point in "You suck," "No, YOU suck" postings.


Input: [Date] 7 years 5 days ago [Title] I like Inge, I'm just stunned [Body]

Output: I like Inge, I'm just stunned that Pudge went. Shouldn't be. Anybody is fair game at trade time. I think more than anything they could use a shrink for the relievers and get their heads on right. Overall the underperformance of this group is frustrating. But they're still our team. Always have been. Always will be. :)


Input: [Date] 7 years 5 days ago [Title] Does it give a little more [Body]

Output: Does it give a little more credence to what Calvin said about his chances of becoming the head coach there given the tone of the athletic program? Hmmm. I'm just sayin'


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Title] Yeah, Rich Rod never did the [Body]

Output: Yeah, Rich Rod never did the late night stuff here on MSN after the game. Mountaineer Magazine was always something a few days later. I think it's too bad. Anyone who grew up on Michigan Replay will feel a little lost for a while. If I were a local station I'd have some kind of highlights program and insert it there assuming the rules allowed it. I'm really not sure how it goes with Michigan. I know where I live any station could turn a special out any day of the week on WVU because I've seen it time and time again. It's not just the "offifial station" of WVU that does specials. So maybe someone could chime in with a Sunday morning highlights show with some guest analysis. Surely there are two local Michigan Men who could partner with a Bernie or Don Shane and do a 30 min recap to feed the need on Sunday morning. Then again I guess in the age of DVRs and such, they figure Thursday is as good as any. Thursday M football show? Against. Sunday M Replay? For.


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Title] We should borrow Woody's [Body]

Output: We should borrow Woody's phrasing and just call it: That school down south and leave it at that. Except for the fact that ND is also down south. Hmm. Or we could adopt the election year strategy and just refer to them as "our opponents." I vote for Braylon's take. Why should we refer to them?


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Title] Yes and no. If the [Body]

Output: Yes and no. If the military HAD been allowing guys to come out & play that's one thing, but otherwise it's just a bad pick by the Lions. They should have known the guy would have a job that he was liable for. I think of Roger Staubach. From the Wiki article on him: "He was a 10th round draft pick in the 1964 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, but due to his military commitment, did not begin playing until 1969 as a 27 year old rookie. He was also draftd by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 10th round of AFL draft. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Staubach could have requested an assignment in the States but he chose to volunteer for a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam where he served as a supply officer for the United States Navy until 1967. He spent the rest of his Naval career in the United States, playing football on various Naval service teams to prepare for his future career in the NFL." So - draw from that what you will I'm sure he's everything we need from our military leaders. You don't get into that place without being the top of the crop. But it just seems that the precedent has been set way back.


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Title] Next year eeeeeeeee will see [Body]

Output: Next year eeeeeeeee will see to it that M players can attend. By that time they will be able to drive the ball 725 yards with a 5 wood. NINJA GOLF!


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Title] Sometimes one must BE absurd [Body]

Output: Sometimes one must BE absurd to illustrate the absurd. :)


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Title] Delaware!!!! [Body]

Output: Delaware!!!!


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Title] So - what I get out of it is [Body]

Output: So - what I get out of it is that Sparty gets off talking about his coach's Nether-Regions and his friend's sexual escapades. Freud would have a field day with Lil Brah here.


Input: [Date] 7 years 1 week ago [Title] If could be worse. (Sorry, I [Body]

Output: It could be worse. (Sorry, I love WV as a state, but this IS funny ....) From my afternoon paper: Drinking tiki torch fluid is not advised by Kelly Holleran Daily Mail staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- More West Virginians are winding up in the emergency room for some weird, warm-weather mishaps: suspected poisoning by tiki torches and glow toys. The West Virginia Poison Center reports that so far this year four people have been treated for drinking the refillable liquid that fuels the tropical-themed torches, popular as patio décor and a favorite for backyard parties.


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Title] No but the couch burning [Body]

Output: No but the couch burning friends a bit farther southeast of C-bus did dump trash cans on "The U" one game as they were coming out of their "Away" tunnel. Nearly started a brawl. Classy? No. Funny. Sorta mainly because everyone hates on "The U." The whole soccer Hooligan deal is pretty stupid. There's making noise. There's intimidating the other team with cheers and chants. There's spending hours on a blog page writing about your favorite team. And then there's the dumbasses who show up specifically to fight and either hurt someone or get hurt. This ain't Fight Club. I can find a way to "be alive" without having to roll with someone from the other teams so-called fans. That's just stupid.


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Word. If I WAS a betting [Body]

Output: Word. If I WAS a betting man I think if M has ANY kind of a kicking game and they don't fumble the ball 20 times they'll pull it off. The emotions of the team will reach new levels because they have something to PROVE. There are still a lot of guys who lost to App St. on the team and they don't want to have their images all over for weeks on end being seen losing an opener to Utah no matter how good the Utes are.


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Title] NO SWEATER VESTS [Body]

Output: Thou shalt not wear a sweater vest with or without tie on the sidelines of any Michigan game. EVER.


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Well, if anything if you look [Body]

Output: Well, if anything if you look at it, it should be a swipe at the ethics of Alabama since both guys were courted there. And from what I have read from Brian in months gone by, Bama seems to sort of make up the rules as they go on rosters and nubmers of slots open, etc. A wee bit shady there. BTW, both guys also come from the same county in WBGVa if you can believe that. RR has had his share of "bad eggs" but he has been known to give those kids another shot much like Tressel. Sometimes that rubs people wrong... special treatment for athletes, etc. Hopefully he won't have the kind of kids who get in trouble but they ARE kids. Kids = trouble. I've heard his side of the story enough to know that calling him unethical really depends on what state you live in. I think his original statement should suffice: It's America and he wanted to change jobs. The rest is just pissing matches.


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Title] You're right about the [Body]

Output: You're right about the returns, but they hold a certain number of single-game tickets for fans like me who could never do the season ticket thing anyhow. They'll sell them no matter what. I'm doing everything I can to see if I can get there this time. Hope so!


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Well, living here in WBGVa I [Body]

Output: Well, living here in WBGVa I have heard SO MUCH of this argument that it's amazing. There was quite a bit of head scratching though over Stewart even though his team just whupped OU. I think a lot of folks thought the Stewart hire was based on emotion. He certainly was cheaper. He fits the mold they want of a home town, home spun, aw shucks kinda guy - PLUS he didn't have a big time agent that would cost them a lot of money. He took quite a pay cut from what RR was making. He seems to be a really nice guy, but he will not have as much leeway in the losing department with fans. They will demand that another "big name" coach be hired because in their minds they have "arrived" with the Michigans, Ohio States and Oklahomas. We shall see. I think the scoring against OU gets credited to Calvin. Stewart was pretty much the cheerleader/motivator and there to manage the clock and decide on overall strategy, etc.


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Title] You watch [Body]

Output: All of the Barwis buzz - talking about all of the NFL players or NFL players in waiting coming to work out with him... once the NCAA starts getting a whiff of that kind of P.R., they'll come up with some dumb rule to make that illegal. Schools could then use it as a "recruiting tool." You know, like they did with the rule about Media Guides. Yeah - kids are gonna come to your school because of your Media Guide. Whatever. But your S & C coach showing off his street cred... that may be too much for the party poopers at the NCAA. I hope not, but it seems they pretty much dump on everything else that could be considered ANY way to attract kids to a school. Don't believe me? Go to the M Athletic Dept and see if you can get a signed football or basketball to raffle for your favorite charity. It'll take weeks if not months and you have to sign an NCAA compliance form stating that nobody in middle or high school who is an athlete will receive the ball - because that could be a recruiting tool to make kids want to go to your school. So it's not a reach to think they'll look poorly on all of the hype about who's hanging around the weight room. But I hope not.


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Here's a shot of what that [Body]

Output: Here's a shot of what that would look like - only we'd have good looking helmets. Not a fan. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gotbob/1935964408/


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Title] We should have a system where [Body]

Output: We should have a system where huge posts get a helmet sticker. LOL!


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Title] I just watched that Fields of [Body]

Output: I just watched that Fields of Glory thing last night and Bo said that helmets were just stitched like that but Fritz painted it Maize so the QBs could see the receivers down the field. Only in those days I think the QB was called a HB.


Input: [Date] 7 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Now, now boys and girls - I [Body]

Output: Now, now boys and girls - I DO live here so let's not trash the entire place! It's not like I'm chained here. It's a nice place with plenty of great people. And while I'm certainly not high on the WVU fan list, the STATE and the UNIVERSITY are two different things.... I just need to convince my WVU friend of that. That aside, I never had a problem with the new M road unis. But your comment does give me a little ammo to plug back at him with. If the new road unis are so "bad" or "ugly" and you still have some that look like it, ummmmm, doesn't that mean that THOSE WVU unis are just as ugly? LOL! That's why it's fun to have friends who don't share similar opinions on everything. We argue like cats & dogs at times but still enjoy a brew and hanging out.


Input: [Date] 7 years 3 weeks ago [Title] Being "The Hybrid" (M Native, [Body]

Output: Being "The Hybrid" (M Native, WV Resident) I've seen both sides of this plate. When I lived in M I would order "2 on 1 without" - that meant 2 Coney dogs on one plate with no onions. In WV I order 2 Hot Dogs "with sauce." You would have to ask for the onions in WV.


Input: [Date] 7 years 3 weeks ago [Title] Well, here I was getting [Body]

Output: Well, here I was getting ready to get all offended because I live in W-BG-Va and then I opened it. And then I laughed. Because I've been guilty of visualizing the map that way - EXCEPT the part about Michigan. LOL! Whoever did that also is pretty plugged into the news with Oklahoma as well. A very good chuckle to start the day... and man, if you can't laugh at yourself a bit, then you need to lighten up. Thanks for posting!


Input: [Date] 7 years 3 weeks ago [Title] Potty mouth.Berman is [Body]

Output: Potty mouth. (Edit - watch it - someone will say you sound like the "very bad things" that are said at football practice. LOL!!!) Berman is annoying and probably needs to focus on radio. Harsh but there's a time when guys move from on camera to off and he's there. I'm not watching. Despite her calling him "Boom" I give her a pass. Mainly because she's easy on the eyes. A sexist thing to say, but she draws a particular audience. It's what they want at ESPN.


Input: [Date] 7 years 3 weeks ago [Title] A2 Hatin' On M [Body]

Output: A lot of news organizations seem to set up this mentality of "gotcha" and that anyone who makes bank is somehow doing so on the take or against the rules. TRUST ME if we printed the home phone numbers of the Editors they would have a coniption. Their argument would be that they are not public figures in charge of the public trust. However, newspapers have pretty much enjoyed a monopoly in their hometowns with regulators looking the other way. It's always been a case of the "do-gooders" trying to uncover something untoward - even if nothing untoward is going on. It's how they operate. They also have a very anti-profit mentality, execpt where the newspaper is concerned. If the football team or athletic department makes money, it's a bad thing. If the paper makes money, it's expected. Funny though how the marketplace of information has caught up with the newspapers and places like MGoBlog have taken over the position of being THE place for information about something folks care about like M sports. I know Brian is a fan but he's no shill. If something WRONG was going down, I know he'd call it out. Otherwise he'd be labeled as a shill and readership of MGoBlog would spiral downward. The paper in it's effort to appear "independent" continues to cut off its nose to spite its face. You can't stomp on the very entity that makes people want to read you for info without losing contacts within that entity or readership or both. It's OK to investigate how things are run. It's another to make insinuations and print phone numbers of the people in charge to CREATE an atmosphere that something is wrong when apparently it isn't.


Input: [Date] 7 years 3 weeks ago [Title] On some of the older versions [Body]

Output: On some of the older versions you could mess with lineups on any team and save them. I don't know about the newer versions. I always made a 7" QB that had the body of a tank with like 99% passing, running, accuracy, stamina, speed., etc. Kind of looked like Jared Lorenzen only taller, and with talent. LOL! I never played the whole deal with recruiting, etc. I am not sure you can still do this on the new versions.


Input: [Date] 7 years 3 weeks ago [Title] I don't care what they wear [Body]

Output: I don't care what they wear really. I'm glad M will make bank on the new purchases of the licensed goods. I also do see that it will be tough on some folks to rake $150 out of the wallet in today's economy. That's just the facts of life. Can't criticize folks for that. Unlike some comments I've read, I DON'T think you're "more" of a fan if you have the authentic or the replica or a Steve & Barry's T. As long as it's Maize & Blue, says Mighican on it, and you're showing pride in the team, I'm cool with it! Trust me, I catch HELL for wearing Michigan stuff to the gym in the land of Ohio State AND WVU but I wear it just about EVERY day. Let' 'em hate!!! I DO smell a LARGE sale on the NIKE versions though coming up VERY very soon. Someone let me know if you see one! LOL!


Input: [Date] 7 years 3 weeks ago [Title] Not to be sarcastic about [Body]

Output: Not to be sarcastic about your question, but after watching OSU blitz and pressure M last November, I don't think things could be much worse. I see some missed assignments as the year goes on. Any new system is going to produce that result. Overall though, I feel pretty confident as a fan that this new system really is state of the art for college.


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

Output: To be honest, the team that scares me the most out of that bunch is Boise State. People tend to underestimate BSU, and they really are a solid football team. I still think last year's Boise St team was better though. I think I'd like a match up with Stanford much more than one with Kansas St. Just because if we're going to play in a BCS game, I want a top opponent to measure Michigan against.


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Title] Rapid Reaction [Body]

Output: I can understand why the play stood as called, from a replay standpoint. But that was clearly a TD, and the official on the field got it wrong. He called him out of bounds without paying any attention to him knee being down. On the last play of the game, the Iowa defender was ALL over Roundtree, officials weren't even watching the fucking play. So I think Michigan got jobbed of a chance. But that being said, we still needed a 2-point conversion and overtime. Personally I believe Michigan didn't deserve to win, terrible play calling all day. Obviously Robinson has never heard of scrambling.


Input: [Date] 3 years 43 weeks ago [Title] Rankings [Body]

Output: A lot of teams ahead of us in the top 25 polls lost today. Look for us to move up quite a bit. Not sure if I should be excited or scared.


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Title] Not hurting play [Body]

Output: It is very unlikely that an abscess would affect his play on the field at all, pre or post operation. It's just uncomfortable is all.


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Title] 4th and Short [Body]

Output: My mindset for play calling has always been more on the aggressive side. Granted, I'm sure I wouldn't hold a coaching job very long. But to me, it makes sense to go for it on 4th and short almost every time when you're over the 50. Obvious exclusions would be kicking a game tying or winning field goal. And of course it's situational. But I just believe that your success rate will be higher when playing more aggressive in certain situations than conventional knowledge suggests. I have similar feelings against the use of the 'prevent defense.' (I'll save that rant for another time)


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Title] Wishing teams would over look us. [Body]

Output: Thanks for the interesting piece jamiemac. I find it a little scary to be favored in the Nebraska game specifically, but I am also weary about vegas favoring us at Iowa, at Illinois, and at Northwestern. Since we haven't played a single road game to this point, this truly doesn't make sense to me. We're all Michigan faithful here, and we've seen what has happened on the field and over the last several years. So wouldn't you all agree that it'd be smart to bet against Michigan in quite a few of these games?


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Title] Maybe Novak [Body]

Output: Maybe Blake Griffin's Novak?


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Title] Perfect Video Followup [Body]

Output: M-Wolverine, you nailed that one! Is this Gophers video for real though? Don't they realize it does nothing but provide other schools with material to mock them?


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Title] It should also include, do [Body]

Output: It should also include, do you like the "you suck" chant on 4th and 1 and the other team is going for it..... You'd think the people running the Band would have enough sense to wait until we stop them. This season alone, the band has done "You Suck" on a 4th down conversion 3 or 4 times, for which the opposing team has converted on all of them (ignoring 4th and a miles).


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Title] Being in the middle of the [Body]

Output: Being in the middle of the student section after the ND win, I'd have to say I think the piped in music really pumped up the crowd. So I was a big fan.


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Title] Yep [Body]

Output: One note of disapproval, and it's considered trolling. Just shows people on this site aren't open to other opinions.


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Title] Sorry Brian, I don't agree [Body]

Output: Sorry Brian, I don't agree with your poll, never have. I also don't agree with the fact that any one who voices disappointment gets their comment taken off.


Input: [Date] 3 years 45 weeks ago [Title] I'm assuming you pay no [Body]

Output: I'm assuming you pay no attention to Boise St?


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

Output: Brian, I love your blogs, but your BlogPoll every week just dumbfounds me. I think you're trying too hard to go along with the norm (essentially repeating the AP poll). You're a blogger, have your own opinion. You know just as well as the rest of us that Michigan is NOT a top 25 team. This appears to be going down the same line as the Rich Rod era. Beat a couple of crappy team plus Notre Dame, get ranked, lose to Michigan St., and subsequently every other B1G team. Our play on the field does not justify our rank. The only improvement in the D I've seen from last year is that we've forced some turn overs. And if anything, our offense has taken a nice little step back.


Input: [Date] 3 years 47 weeks ago [Title] Really? [Body]

Output: Come on man. Don't be one of the dull minded masses. Why does everyone give South Florida a free pass into the top 20? Why? Because they were handed a victory from a clearly overrated Notre Dame team? You drop Georgia out and put in South Florida at 18? Tell me, do you really believe South Florida would beat Georgia on the field?


Input: [Date] 4 years 17 weeks ago [Title] xD [Body]

Output: Oh yeah baby!!! Love Michigan getting a big time win!


Input: [Date] 4 years 19 weeks ago [Title] Go Blue [Body]

Output: Go blue. This is my senior year. I have been to ever basketball game for the last four years. This year’s team was amazing. Thank you guys for giving Michigan sports something to be PROUD off. They’ve played their asses off, hats of to this team. I could not be happier with the way this season ended. GO BLUE, and good luck in future seasons!!!


Input: [Date] 45 weeks 4 days ago [Title] True [Body]

Output: I believe he was invited to the PSU night game this season, so I can't imagine how excited he is for that.


Input: [Date] 45 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Saving face [Body]

Output: Why should we praise Goodell for giving an extremely weak punishment and taking his sweet time to do the right thing after he sees that the whole thing isn't blowing over? I don't think it really matters if he saw the tape or not. The issue I have is that he has just screwed up the entire situation and made the NFL look stupid in the process. Goodell is lying about something. I don't really care if he loses his job, but I wouldn't care in any way if he did.


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 5 hours ago [Title] Honestly [Body]

Output: They aren't as bad as I imagined they could be. I actually don't mind Maryland's other uniforms either. The only thing that looks bad on this jersey to me is the declaration going down onto the shoulders/sleeves of the jersey. It looks fine on the helmet. I like it quite a bit more than NW's patriotic jerseys.


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 3 days ago [Title] at this point [Body]

Output: At this point it seems like Kelly has been trying to keep up the illusion that these guys may play just to keep Michigan guessing. Your point is the other possibility, but it really doesn't look like they'll play. Either way I think Michigan pulls out this win.


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Fuck the irish [Body]

Output: This place is just a whole lot more fun when Michigan beats the hell out of somebody, especially the Irish. Lets keep that going. I have a good feeling about this team. We have some special playmakers and I wanna see Notre Dame walk away from this rivalry with its tail between its legs. Go blue, stomp em


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: That's how I've always looked at games like this. I don't really root for anybody in particular. I just take joy in the positives of each scenario. I generally lean toward LOL MSU, though.


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 5 days ago [Title] nice work [Body]

Output: That maize is extra highlighter-y, and I don't mean that as an insult. I'll probably use this on my laptop when I get home


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 5 days ago [Title] agreed [Body]

Output: I figure we'll be thinking MOAR FUNCHESS a little bit anyway. Overall I don't think the running backs do much, but just enough to help extend a few drives.


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Homers [Body]

Output: Im not sure why exactly, but I have a lot of confidence in this team to beat Notre Dame. I can't really explain it, but I just like what this team has. There's plenty of weapons on offense, especially if the line can hold up and create a few running lanes. I think the main thing for me is the confidence in Nuss. I actually think he will make sure he adjusts his offense to what they can do effectively. If the line falls apart in the run game I have faith that he'll open things up through the air. I'm extremely interested in seeing what types of plays he introduces for this game. I'm really tempted to predict a big win for M, but I'll say it ends up a little closer than it should. Something along the lines of 28-20 in favor of M. Gardner and the receivers shine while the OL opens up enough holes to get Smith and Green a couple runs of 10+ yard runs to keep the defense honest. Can't wait for the game, go blue.


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 5 days ago [Title] TIE! [Body]

Output: Obviously the tie is the best outcome. /s On that note I had to look up what the record for most overtimes was because the only way I can imagine a tie game now would be a case of insane OTs. The 2003 game between Arkansas and Kentucky holds the record with 7 OTs. The game ended in a 71-63 win for Kentucky. Interestingly enough, Arkansas was also in a 7 OT game in 2001 against Mississippi. There's some random facts for you.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 4 hours ago [Title] Speaking of Lou... [Body]

Output: Did anybody else see him Saturday evening on ESPN? He basically started talking about how you can't tell anything from week one because all these teams are playing cupcakes, then he goes on to say Notre Dame is awesome because Rice. Rece Davis and Mark May were pretty baffled. I love that they openly made fun of him, though.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Well... [Body]

Output: Well, I'd say that's the key.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Also [Body]

Output: Phase 1: Eat the lemon Phase 2: ??? Phase 3: Profit


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Her voice [Body]

Output: Her voice bothers me for some reason. There are women with voices that don't bother me.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Telling [Body]

Output: I also noticed the team has some very promising sock technology working in their favor on game day. Hell, even some of our more rambunctious MGoBloggers (I'm looking at you WD) are getting in on it... which is nice.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Wow [Body]

Output: Jesus, man. Really? It does make me curious when this first became a common practice, though.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 1 day ago [Title] No [Body]

Output: Both hits were nice, but Woodson really smashed that Baylor guy into the ground. Countess had solid contact to start the tackle, but then the ASU player just kinda falls down. Having said that, we're splitting hairs and we should probably just enjoy the hits.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Yes [Body]

Output: I was about to say the same thing. I liked the Peppers hit a lot more than that Countess hit, but tackles are always nice.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: I've hated him from the moment I saw him on ESPN. It may be that I just hate all the youngest guys they've added (I really freakin hate the newest guy I noticed that they bring in to talk about the NFL). I'm 22 so it's not like I hate young people, these young guys just seem to be real dopes. Jesse Palmer is the only one I can tolerate for any amount of time. I'm gonna start sidetracking here, but I really felt like puking when I watched the SEC Network before the USC Tex A&M game. They were just trying way too hard to compliment everything about each team, the stadium, everything SEC, etc. I get it because it's the SEC Network, but the Big Ten Network isn't that bad, is it? I really hate Tim Tebow, and I'm not even sure why. He seems like a truly great person, but I think his voice is mostly what annoys me. That bald Paul Finebaum can be somewhat of a dick, too. I probably need to avoid ESPN as much a possible.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Groot??? [Body]

Output: Groot, what gives? When did you add all these words to your previously borderline nonexistent vocabulary?


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 3 days ago [Title] For some reason [Body]

Output: I'm imagining you watching an old timey black and white hype video now... so that's interesting.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Wow [Body]

Output: That was surprisingly well thought out and awesome. Well done, sir. Some of that stuff is truly weird.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Creepy [Body]

Output: Am I supposed to be creeped out by that?


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 5 days ago [Title] It's Rudy for me, too [Body]

Output: Screw the Irish and everything, but it's a great movie. I don't care what teams you like/hate.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Quote [Body]

Output: Sounds like the exact same thing I'd say if she asked me. Not worth overanalyzing this, IMO.


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 1 day ago [Title] GA Tech Outrage [Body]

Output: I'm still shocked Georgia Tech changed their sleeve cuffs from Blue to Gold. Where's the outrage MGoBlog faithful?


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 1 day ago [Title] 2-4 [Body]

Output: In my experience the majority of scalpers have sets of two together, and sometimes you can find people selling 3 or 4. That's about it. I can't imagine finding 10 together from a scalper would even be possible. It seems like it'd be pretty hectic with that many people together anyway. I'd recommend just having each person scalp individually, but if sitting together is that important go on stubhub.


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 3 hours ago [Title] Love it [Body]

Output: I might actually use that just because the picture looks so damn good and I'm incredibly pumped for football to be back. I've also been using the MBB bench reaction to the infamous Burke 3 against Kansas. I love that background and all, but I think it might be time to move on.


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 4 days ago [Title] ads [Body]

Output: Oddly enough I was also smacked in the face with a red ad, but mine was for Flagstar bank. Other than that the site was pretty bland. I'm not really a fan. I think the lack of dividing lines or sections makes the ads stick out even more than they would normally. There's way too much white on the screen for me, but others may feel differently.


Input: [Date] 45 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I'll go with authenticity... [Body]

Output: I'll go with authenticity... kinda in a way that Clinton was known for being. When you're speaking to him, he's really listneing, no matter who you are.


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Title] Not sure if this is a [Body]

Output: Not sure if this is a ridiculous question, but I just cut the cord myself, and from what I understand, given that you are no longer paying for cable, are you still able to access WatchESPN and BTN2GO?


Input: [Date] 1 year 4 weeks ago [Title] The suit makes me love Nik [Body]

Output: The suit makes me love Nik even that much more.


Input: [Date] 1 year 12 weeks ago [Title] Just graduated with an MBA [Body]

Output: Just graduated with an MBA from the Ross Business School. While I have many fond memories from my grad school experience, the most memorable ones definitely came while following this school's basketball team. What a great two years to be here.


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Title] I'm not a native Michigander, [Body]

Output: I'm not a native Michigander, and am not too familiar with newspapers in Detroit. What's the story on the Free Press? Why don't people here read it?


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Title] Jon was a great teammate and [Body]

Output: Jon was a great teammate and is seemingly a fantastic person. A great basketball specimen, however, he is not. I can't remember watching a guy with worse hands.


Input: [Date] 1 year 14 weeks ago [Title] I was in Champagne for this. [Body]

Output: I was in Champagne for this. As we were destroying them in the first half, I kept my composure and just modestly clapped for their great performance but when Nik drilled this three, I jumped up and when nuts. What a moment.


Input: [Date] 1 year 15 weeks ago [Title] Please no [Body]

Output: As an LA native and Laker fan since '93, please no. There's no need to bring Cal into the mix. Despite having completely blown amazing opportunities to have Phil Jackson, Brian Shaw or Byron Scott at the helm, just about anyone else would be a better fit than sleeze-ball Cal.


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] Awesome! [Body]

Output: Thanks for the awesome vid! I've had the incredible good fortune and good timing of having been a grad student here at UM these past two years. While not previously a UM fan, following the team has been one of (if not THE) top highlight of my grad school experience. While other teams may have won more over these past two years, I cannot imagine any other program that I'd want to support more than this one. Kudos to Coach Beilein (who I met at Pizza House a couple weeks back!) and the whole program that he's built around himself.


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Title] Faulty logic [Body]

Output: What you are failing to consider is the expected value of a UM possession, which they would have had if they'd fouled UK twice around the 20 to 25 second mark. Offensive rebounds is also not a relevant consideration since UK also would have had a chance to rebound their own board with a few seconds left of in-game play had we not fouled with a simliar (if not much more higher) likelihood than on a foul shot. I'm not saying JB should have done that... obviously that strategy is highly untraditional, but an argument could definitely have been made.


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Title] Disagree. Kobe is articulate [Body]

Output: Disagree. Kobe is articulate but he's not a warm, likeable, interesting personality that you need for that role. Have you seen him in interviews? Well spoken? Yes. Interesting? No. Given his lack of personality and charisma and given how polarizing he is across the country, I don't think he has an on-air retirement position available to him (assuming he'd even want it). I think it's going to be very interesting to see what Kobe does with the rest of his life. As far as I can tell (having been a hardcare Lakers fan since 1993), Kobe has no social network, is estranged from his family, has no other hobbies and a rocky relationship with his wife.


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] I retract my earlier [Body]

Output: I retract my earlier statement that "they have made no attempt to unify all student UM basketball fans outside of the core groupies." Perhaps they have made attempts, but we, the students, have been largely unaware of them, and the attempts, as far as I can tell, have been very ineffective. I also did not intend to imply that they were consciously trying to "maintain a clique." However, having attended one Monday night meeting, I can, anectodallly, say that it felt like it was pretty much just a chat among friends. I don't have an immediate solution, and I don't have a great source of comparison (my undergrad university is a mid-major who is now best known for a guy running on the court to confront the opposing couch during a time out). All I can say is that with the energy surrounding UM basketball, the student fan base can do much, much better.


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] Sitting 2nd row dead center [Body]

Output: Sitting 2nd row dead center in the Maize Rage today, and 4th row dead center in the Maize Rage vs. MSU, I can assure you that it was not louder today, not even by a long shot.


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] Was at the table nex to dad [Body]

Output: Was at the table nex to dad and son at BDubs enjoying burgers after the game taking in the Duke/Carolina game. They seemed happy.


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] Maize Rage needs serious work [Body]

Output: As a current (grad) student, I attended every home game this year except for two pre-season games and stood in line long enough to get into the Maize Rage bleacher section for all but one of those games (which meant waiting for between 2 and 6 hours before tip). I can say objectively that while the students brought the energy in large numbers this year, the actual Maize Rage club is awful. Their chants/cheers suck the energy out of the student crowd. They single handedly created the disaster that was the MSU pre-game. And they have made no attempt to unify all student UM basketball fans outside of the core groupies who make up the Maize Rage leadership. This was probably sufficient during the many years of UM basketball mediocrity, but as a current top program, UM athletics should dispose of the current organization and start from scratch in a way that will serve the team and its fans effectively and fairly.


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] I've been rooting for UM with [Body]

Output: I've been rooting for UM with all my might since I began grad school two years ago, but am upest to hear they beat my Santa Barbara Gauchos in water polo!


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] Does anyone else feel [Body]

Output: Does anyone else feel uncomfortable watching the coaches pre-game talks to the team? I findi them as interesting as the next guy, it just feels like these should be private discussions that should be kept in-house. If the cameras are there, who knows how they are sensoring themselves or how they're altering their behavior to play or not play to the cameras. Locker room talks are private affairs... really, we should not be having access.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] But it has "NBA" and "draft" [Body]

Output: But it has "NBA" and "draft" in its name... it must be valid!


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] A few points I'd like to make [Body]

Output: 1. Some may feel uncomfortable with him in the locker room, but this is not an issue that Sam should have to concern himself with. Those players will have to find a way to avoid the situations that lead to the discomfort, or just learn to accept the discomfort (like the discomfort they likely feel knowing that playing football causes brain damage). 2. Sam should be commended for coming out before the draft because A) it gives teams who don't want a gay player the opportunity to not draft him and B) this way his sexuality will not surface in the middle of the season, which would certainly be a major team distraction. 3. The attention he has and will receive is not his fault. The man did not want to live a lie (trust me, it's not fun) and the commotion that has follows is not his doing. 4. I can assure you that Sam would be more than happy to live his life as a gay man without all the extra attention. Unfortunately that is not the society in which we live.


Input: [Date] 4 hours 41 min ago [Body] Only hope of signing him long term is if he's not in the team. Not sure how this is bad management. [Title]

Output: Only hope of signing him long


Input: [Date] 1 day 14 hours ago [Body] And it reminds me why I have zero interest in twitter. I'm not sure if you are aware of this, but recruiting is such a tiny, insignificant portion of twitter, at all, not just the creeps tweeting at recruits. You may have zero interest in the medium, but to act like the only use is to be creepy to teenagers is pretty insulting to those of us who use it for the million other reasons one might use twitter. The reasons that aren't in any way connected to football at all. It's a pretty myopic view of the world to think it all exists just for the purpose of sports. [Title]

Output: And it reminds me why I


Input: [Date] 2 days 7 hours ago [Body] Watch out for blackouts. If you live in SE Michigan a lot of the Michigan games will probably be blacked out on ESPN3. [Title]

Output: Watch out for blackouts. If


Input: [Date] 4 days 5 hours ago [Body] Another reason to abandon drupal? [Title]

Output: Another reason to abandon


Input: [Date] 4 days 7 hours ago [Body] There used to be a sticky that explained but stickies were a casualty of the Great Server Outage of 2015. [Title]

Output: There used to be a sticky


Input: [Date] 5 days 8 hours ago [Body] I was in contact with the ticket office about single game tickets I bought and was told the single game tickets, at least, are being mailed this week. [Title]

Output: I was in contact with the


Input: [Date] 5 days 12 hours ago [Body] If you haven't yet, /r/cfb on reddit would be an ideal place to find beta testers. [Title]

Output: If you haven't yet, /r/cfb on


Input: [Date] 1 week 2 days ago [Body] If it's actually newsworthy there would be another source. [Title]

Output: If it's actually newsworthy


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

Output: IBD


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Body] We had one of those, too. No AC on those road trips we took in it was...fun. [Title]

Output: We had one of those, too. No


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Body] Like I said, he's a Sparty, so we know he has no self respect. [Title]

Output: Like I said, he's a Sparty,


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Body] I, too, drive a 2012 Cruze. I haven't had any problems with it yet. Now that I've said it in sure it's going to fall apart and I'll blame you. [Title]

Output: I, too, drive a 2012 Cruze. I


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Body] Nissan Cube is one of the ugliest cars on the road. I had a terrible date with a guy who turned out to be a Sparty, and finding out he drives a Cube was just the icing on the cake. [Title]

Output: Nissan Cube is one of the


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Body] Completely agree. I couldn't sleep after this one. I kept seeing the missed field goals every time I closed my eyes. Though ND 2014 was similar. [Title]

Output: Completely agree. I couldn't


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Body] I was born in the university's hospital system in the early 80s. If they gave me a beanie, there's no evidence of it. My sister born 4 years later didn't get a beanie, either. [Title]

Output: I was born in the


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Never mind. It doesn't show up in the app. I get it now. [Title]

Output: Never mind. It doesn't show


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Okay, let's. [Title]

Output: Okay, let's.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I crochet. I've posted pics of the winged helmet hats I make. But I'm more into making blankets lately. [Title]

Output: I crochet. I've posted pics


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Body] WOW is having problems right now every single weekend, which is annoying, but I've been happy with $27/mo internet from WOW and having DirecTV. [Title]

Output: WOW is having problems right


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Body] As I said above, the power would go out before DirecTV in Miami. But this was a few years back, before everything was in HD, so maybe it's due to what someone else said about SD signal lasting even when the HD signal goes out. I've certainly experienced fewer DirecTV outages than I ever did with cable companies. [Title]

Output: As I said above, the power


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Just to expound upon my own comment, TV software is very important to me. Comcast's software (which seems to be the same software Brighthouse and Mediacom use in my experience, possibly others, too) is the worst of the bunch. Very unresponsive, unintuitive, and obtrusive. WOW is better in the responsiveness column, but even less intuitive. DirecTV is very good, but not perfect. But definitely good enough. Of all the MSOs I've experienced, uverse is so much better. But I still miss having Tivo to handle all of it. I really wish DirecTV hadn't ended their partnership. [Title]

Output: Just to expound upon my own


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I'm moving to Ann Arbor soon, where WOW will no longer be an option, so my choices for Internet will be comcast or uverse. I will do all I can to avoid comcast, so I will be switching from my current setup (DirecTV and WOW) to straight up uverse. While I'd prefer to avoid att, I will say that uverse has the best TV software apart from Tivo. [Title]

Output: I'm moving to Ann Arbor soon,


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Body] In Miami the power would go out before DirecTV during a hurricane. But there have been a few rain related outages here in SE Michigan. But I'd mostly recommend, especially if you can get a really cheap Internet only deal from somewhere like WOW. [Title]

Output: In Miami the power would go


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Body] /s. Autocorrect changed that. [Title]

Output: /s. Autocorrect changed that.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I'm not sure I understand your /side tag. Does that mean Calvin & Hobbes is back? I know he did that one off in some other strip but I wouldn't call that back. [Title]

Output: I'm not sure I understand


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Vintage bullpen. [Title]

Output: Vintage bullpen.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 8 hours ago [Body] Right. That's what I meant. [Title]

Output: Right. That's what I meant.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 8 hours ago [Body] I think hell night is the giveaway for Detroit/Michigan. No one else calls it that. [Title]

Output: I think hell night is the


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 12 hours ago [Body] They have SEC network which I'm sure exists for the same reason. If the first football season goes well for them in guessing we'll see more sports nets signing up. [Title]

Output: They have SEC network which


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Body] The person responsible for violating hipaa wasn't the one who blew off his finger. There's no way to tie this to the $60 mil. [Title]

Output: The person responsible for


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I just found out that I [Body]

Output: got a sort of promotion.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 20 hours ago [Title] If this is true, Hackett is an absolute legend. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I'm not in favor of Michigan [Body]

Output: playing a game at a race track. But I would imagine a game vs ND after a several year hiatus would sell enough tickets to fill pretty much any man-made stadium.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Hmmmm [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 4 days ago [Title] It's the first Friday in May, [Body]

Output: that means summer is coming. Following summer, we get football. So for the next 7 months, we get great weather, football, or even both. /happy


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I either reciprocate it, [Body]

Output: or if I'm really fired up, I say "Hell yeah!"


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Just my opinion [Body]

Output: Agree with you 100% though that the bigger issue last year was coaching.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 1 day ago [Title] For me, it's hard to say. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Speaking of stupid, [Body]

Output: there was an MSU fan near me in the student section during that game. After MSU took a 3-0 lead, he yelled "scoreboard" a bunch of times. He probably heard "scoreboard" yelled at him about 1,000 times over the next 3 hours.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 6 days ago [Title] +1 [Body]

Output: for not knowing how to embed a tweet. Oh, yeah, and that sounds like some pretty important news as well.


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I hope you are right. [Body]

Output: I love this time of year. It's either boring because our class is set, and that's a good thing. Or we are in the mix for some last minute commits/flips, and that's an exciting thing.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I am of the opinion, [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 2 hours ago [Title] I don't think Harbaugh [Body]

Output: would string Michigan along. But he may just be stringing along the NFL.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Agree completely [Body]

Output: If JH is not our next head coach, I think this is the biggest reason why.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 4 days ago [Title] From everything I've heard about the [Body]

Output: SF front office, they sound crazy and angry enough to fire JH early next week if the 49ers are eliminated. If this is a good and decent world, we may actually have him as a coach by next weekend.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Weber committing to OSU is a dong punch. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 17 hours ago [Title] Kinda sounds [Body]

Output: like you're nitpicking, now. /s


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 2 days ago [Title] That's the key distinction, IMO. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I've lost sleep this [Body]

Output: week as I am so excited about JH becoming our next head coach. Whether it happens or not, it's been fun being excited about Michigan football again.


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Awesome group of guys. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 37 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I got in trouble by reading [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Well, MSU beat us by 24. [Body]

Output: If OSU beats them by 27 and we beat OSU by 28+, we could still celebrate winning the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Oh, wait a minute. Hardly any of us could celebrate that because most of us are muggles.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I agree. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I love the idea of fans contributing [Body]

Output: money to alter uniforms. But I'd go one step further and make it a competition. So for tomorrow's game, if Michigan fans donated more money, MSU is wearing the pink. The more we beat them by, the more pink they wear.


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 20 hours ago [Title] I agree, Narduzzi has totally earned a shot, [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 3 days ago [Title] It feels very fitting. [Body]

Output: In the fall, my wife is forced to listen to me whine, scream, throw temper tantrums and use my outdoor voice in the wrong places. From a karmic standpoint, it's totally fair that I have a similar experience.


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 3 days ago [Title] My wife forgot [Body]

Output: that she agreed to watch her friend's kids today despite agreeing to volunteer at work. So, I'll be babysitting a 6 month old and 4 yr old today with the help of my 6 yr old.


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Wow [Body]

Output: Excellent write up, thanks for posting. All 3 sound like a tremendous upgrade. I have a feeling President Schlissel would have a lean towards Bates. But, yeah, they all sound great.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 19 hours ago [Title] Will also be interesting to see [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 21 hours ago [Title] Agree. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 5 years 42 weeks ago [Title] I have one ticket in Row B Section 42 if youre interested [Body]

Output: for the OSU game that is


Input: [Date] 5 years 42 weeks ago [Title] look at my points [Body]

Output: I got negged for messing around on another point post and now I can't even see the point sysyem on mgoblog haha


Input: [Date] 5 years 42 weeks ago [Title] wow... [Body]

Output: mgoblog@gmail.com to me "zohizzle, Hi. You must have annoyed people, because they voted against you and yoinked this role from you: Role: basic user Points Required: 20. Sucks to be you! Try to be less annoying in the future."


Input: [Date] 5 years 42 weeks ago [Title] lets see how low I can go [Body]

Output: blah


Input: [Date] 5 years 47 weeks ago [Title] SIAP [Body]

Output: Sorry if someone mentioned this before but where can I buy the shirts at?


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Title] I was thinking the same thing... [Body]

Output: the timing of this incident couldn't be any worse; with only a week left for the 1st game and this happening, I really hope it doesn't interfere with our practice schedule that much (even though I'm sure it will)


Input: [Date] 5 years 52 weeks ago [Title] the funny part is that [Body]

Output: every fan nowadays follows recruiting, and there's no harm or nothing creepy in getting detailed info on some of the Michigan recruits...plus its not only recruiting but also Michigan football that rivals and scout cover in general


Input: [Date] 6 years 1 day ago [Title] announce your university choice as... [Body]

Output: the University of Ohio State


Input: [Date] 6 years 1 day ago [Title] Yeah i agree with you [Body]

Output: I just got mine in and im section 31 row 15 and I was telling other ppl in my team that 15 is actually better than 5 because its a better view and its not too far away...im just pissed that im in section 31 which is the furthest away from the 50 yard line


Input: [Date] 6 years 5 days ago [Title] how about paying for michigan tuition? [Body]

Output: then lets talk about that subscription


Input: [Date] 6 years 1 week ago [Title] how did you know? [Body]


Input: [Date] 6 years 1 week ago [Title] Perfect answer [Body]

Output: ...exactly what I was going to say


Input: [Date] 6 years 1 week ago [Title] theres no point in bashing a kid that michigan didnt offer [Body]

Output: ok yeah we all wanted austin white more than nick hill but hills also one heck of a player and who cares if he got ranked higher...when it comes to the spread offense, guys like white and drake who are more elusive are worth more than mere rivals rankings...


Input: [Date] 6 years 1 week ago [Title] +1 to that [Body]

Output: haha


Input: [Date] 6 years 1 week ago [Title] I would rather have that away schedule than have [Body]

Output: Notre Dame, Penn State, and Ohio State so I'm GLAD for this years away schedule


Input: [Date] 6 years 1 week ago [Title] He's currently waiting to get into Grad School at UM... [Body]

Output: and once he's in everything else is in place...he should have no problem getting a request from the NCAA approved...and the best part is that because he would be graduating next year, we would free up his schollie again for next year


Input: [Date] 6 years 2 weeks ago [Title] Sean Parker from CA [Body]

Output: He's amazing


Input: [Date] 6 years 2 weeks ago [Title] thanks for the update [Body]

Output: lets hope for the best


Input: [Date] 6 years 2 weeks ago [Title] your wallpapers are sick btw [Body]

Output: nm


Input: [Date] 6 years 2 weeks ago [Title] I was in Michigan with my friends the night I turned 21... [Body]

Output: ...flew back home on my birthday to spend time with my family too...only to have my flight diverted because of a tornado in Oklahoma which not only left me stranded in Arkansas but also ripped through my dads hotel...


Input: [Date] 6 years 6 weeks ago [Title] wow... [Body]

Output: what a douche


Input: [Date] 6 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Looks like we got a star gazer here... [Body]

Output: Just because he's not rated on rivals and scout doesn't mean he's not a good CB. Its gotta say something when Michigan is already in good standing with CC, Mathis, and Knight and would offer a kid after that. He's a straight up sleeper and if you're premium on rivals/scout you would know why...


Input: [Date] 6 years 18 weeks ago [Title] if for nothing else [Body]

Output: we should start him for his sick ass rap... http://umlove.blogspot.com/2009/03/coner-is-bomb-yo.html


Input: [Date] 6 years 21 weeks ago [Title] hmmm [Body]

Output: this was my senior yr in high school, so like 3 years ago height: 6'0" Weight: 148 lbs 40 time: 4.65 Thats party due to the fact that I ran track in HS.


Input: [Date] 6 years 23 weeks ago [Title] also... [Body]

Output: the 08 wisconsin game, havent been to the older games so theres no way of comparing but I literally thought the big house was gonna break down that day...


Input: [Date] 6 years 25 weeks ago [Title] excellent read [Body]

Output: keep up the good work man


Input: [Date] 6 years 25 weeks ago [Title] I really hope this isnt the case... [Body]

Output: ...but I have a feeling that this kid is givig us a verbal just to grab OSU's attention...like Marcus Hall...i really hope im wrong but im basing this due to the fact that he was so high on OSU and was waiting for an offer which hasnt come in yet...I really hope im wrong because this kid is absolutely amazing and would be a great asset to have for us


Input: [Date] 6 years 25 weeks ago [Title] completely agree BILG [Body]

Output: I can just see imagine them both in the backfield and RR executing some crazy plays of that sort. Its gonna be absolutely ridiculous with Tate and DRob on the field together!


Input: [Date] 6 years 28 weeks ago [Title] wow... [Body]

Output: ur such a homo, i mean look at ur name, touchedbytebow, lets just hope it wasnt in all the wrong places


Input: [Date] 6 years 29 weeks ago [Title] lol... [Body]

Output: ...no the weather was really bad and the highways were closed I think im not sure


Input: [Date] 44 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Exactly. Sometimes coach speak or non-answers are appropriate. If these guys were singling out their teammates, that would be even worse. [Title]

Output: Exactly


Input: [Date] 1 year 2 weeks ago [Body] That picture of an MSU guy with a rose in his teeth is disturbing. Something needs to replace it on the front page ASAP! [Title]

Output: That picture


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] I didn't know it was a trade -- just read that he was called up from Hershey. Good info. I never understood Erat's problem. Initially, he was unhappy with his ice time, but it seemed like that problem was resolved. Anyway, I hope Brown sticks with the Caps. [Title]

Output: Didn't Realize That


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Body] Not sure if anyone else noticed, but the Caps called up Chris Brown the other day. He played last night against the Bruins. As a Caps fan, it's nice to have another Wolverine on the roster. There haven't been any since Knuble left. At one point, the Caps had both Knuble and Morrison. I went to a practice with my M hockey jersey during this time. At one point, Morrison skated over to Knuble and pointed to me with a nod -- pretty cool. Knuble was also a super nice guy in the community, often helping coach the Mites teams at the Caps' practice rink when he was in town (his kid was on one of the teams). [Title]

Output: Chris Brown - Caps


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Body] There's also this cool new technology, called the Digital Video Recorder ... I highly recommend it for these types of situations. Also saves you hours of your life in missed commercials. /s Thanks for sharing the schedule. [Title]

Output: New Invention


Input: [Date] 1 year 46 weeks ago [Body] Yes, he gets major points for having a (self-depricating) sense of humor. I may not root against him in the NFL now. [Title]

Output: Props


Input: [Date] 1 year 46 weeks ago [Body] You know, I agree with you in general. I don't appreciate coaches who embarrass their players on the sidelines by screaming at them. At the same time, I have/had incredible respect for Bo and he would go off on his players from time to time. I feel like Kelly is a prick, but I can't quite put my finger on the difference between his sideline antics and Bo's. Thoughts? [Title]

Output: Kelly/Bo


Input: [Date] 1 year 51 weeks ago [Body] I'm glad I'm not the only one. I was starting to get worried because my brother in Farmington Hills got his last Wednesday. [Title]

Output: No tickets in DC


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] I'd rather be Wisconsin right now than Rutgers. I'd rather have a few high quality recruits at this point than lots of 2/3* guys. At some point you need quantity, but I'd put Wisconsin around 4th/5th at this point. [Title]

Output: Wisconsin


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] I enjoyed the post and I think you make a strong argument. However, I'm a little suspicious of the metric you site (YRPR). Fundamentally, why is the % of your team’s targets you receive so important? This seems to favor receivers who play on teams without other good receivers. If you have Desmond Howard and Derick Alexander on the same team (that was awesome), Alexander is penalized for playing with Desmond, isn't he? [Title]

Output: YRPR


Input: [Date] 2 years 11 weeks ago [Body] This is pretty much the same point I made about 10 minutes after you did... [Title]

Output: I agree


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Technically, there is not tipoff in the second half, but I get your point. I may sneak out to a sports bar this afternoon... [Title]

Output: Tip Off


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Thanks for bringing back all of those great memories (except the Rocket Ishmail part -- still remember standing in the rain, pissed off about that one). I was a freshman in 88-89. I went to the final game of the regular season against Illinois with my brother that year. Illinois didn't just beat us, they blew us out in our own gym. As we were walking out, I said to my brother, "I think we just saw the national champs" ... of course, I was right, but about the wrong team. [Title]

Output: '89 Bball Story


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] Interesting article. It reminded me of my (albeit limited) interaction with Desmond when I was in school. When Desmond's parents said he was serious about academics, I believe that. I had a class with him in '92 -- mass media communications I think it was called. He had already won the Heisman trophy, so he was like a superhero in that class. When he walked in to the room, a hush came over the class. Occasionally, people not even in the class would come in and ask him to sign some jerseys. He was about to be a first round pick in the NFL draft and a millionaire. Despite all of this, he never missed a class. That impressed me and I bring it up any time a cynic says that D1 football players aren't really student-athletes. Some are. [Title]

Output: Desmond's Academics


Input: [Date] 2 years 38 weeks ago [Body] If Denard can't throw against Ohio, I wonder if the coaches consider putting him in the backfield/slot? He could hold the ball with his left arm and preview his NFL career. Thoughts? [Title]

Output: Denard option


Input: [Date] 3 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Goalie helmets are custom fit/made and very expensive. I'm sure there wasn't time to have one made for last night. Perhaps it won't be worthwhile for the 5 or so games remaining, but if he sticks I imagine he'll get a new one. [Title]

Output: Goalie Helmets


Input: [Date] 3 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Excellent post, thanks. I'm no expert, but I play hockey a bit and watch a ton of college and NHL. It seems to me that our biggest shortcoming this year was a lack of guys who could finish. We had a lot of talented skaters and guys who could create opportunities, but not much in the way of pure goal scoring. I'm hoping some of the incoming freshmen and/or the younger guys will develop and fill that void. [Title]

Output: Finishing


Input: [Date] 3 years 19 weeks ago [Body] I have no trouble rooting for Wisconsin, Indiana and Purdue, but Ohio and Sparty are a much different animal. I'm only able to root for those two if there is something in it for Michigan (e.g., a share of the B1G title). [Title]

Output: I have no trouble rooting for


Input: [Date] 3 years 19 weeks ago [Body] I'm picturing Denard to Devin, back to Denard for 6 ... [Title]

Output: I'm picturing Denard to


Input: [Date] 3 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Imagine how silly good that '97 team would have been with Manning at QB. Griese was good and all, but that would have been a team for the ages. [Title]

Output: Imagine how silly good that


Input: [Date] 3 years 19 weeks ago [Body] If Sparty wears their combat uniforms, this could be visually the worst game ever. [Title]

Output: If Sparty wears their combat


Input: [Date] 3 years 19 weeks ago [Body] I have a man crush on Greg Mattison, man boobs and all. I love this guy ... so glad Spring Practice is here, if for no other reason than the interviews. [Title]

Output: Man Crush


Input: [Date] 3 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Great analysis, thanks. It would be interesting to tie this to wins and losses. Guys like Phil Fulmer seemed to produce tons of NFL talent, but had very inconsistent results in wins and losses. Two components of coaching skill are certainly player evaluation and development, but who are the best at producing results with limited talent? Maybe this analysis has been done before. [Title]

Output: Fulmer


Input: [Date] 3 years 21 weeks ago [Body] When our complaints focus on the shade of maize on the uniforms, this is a good sign that things are going well with Michigan athletics... [Title]

Output: Good sign


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Body] ... I am extremely impressed. Maintaining that level of academic success while (essentially) working a full time job is an amazing accomplishments. Congrats to Zack. [Title]

Output: As a B-School graduate ...


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Body] I was a senior at Michigan when the Fab 5 were freshmen. I had lucky timing, having experienced the National title as a freshman in '89. That Fab 5 first tournament run was an AMAZING time to be on campus. Needless to say, I was a huge fan. I gave Webber the benefit of the doubt when the accusations started surfacing. I did not believe such a seemingly, nice, intelligent, talented kid would do something like that. I didn't want to believe it. Now, I still love the rest of the Fab 5, especially Juwan and Jalen, but not so much Mr. Webber. Why not forgive? 1) He never admitted what was proven by a federal investigation; 2) While accepting the money, he was also crying poor, talking about all of the money Michigan made on his jerseys -- hypocrisy! 3) He DESTROYED the basketball program, along with the others. Only now is it coming back, after almost 20 years. 4) He never showed remorse for what he did to the program, his teammates (tarnished image, banners taken down, etc.), the university, future players, fans, etc. 5) What happened to Chris? What was his "punishment"? Make millions in the NBA? Sorry, but 10 years ban from the university was hardly a punishment. Of course, this is always true: players like Reggie Bush, Webber and Pryor never pay for hurting their schools. So, no, I don't welcome him back with open arms. If he ever came clean, I might soften a bit, but I'll never think of him in a positive light again. [Title]

Output: My Perspective


Input: [Date] 3 years 23 weeks ago [Body] ... was, "when I sat there thinking it really just came down to Michigan, Florida, Florida State, Alabama, Wisconsin, and USC. I just took all the places that I'd seen and thought about me waking up there, would I be happy, and the one I would be happiest in is in Ann Arbor, so that's when I decided to commit." That's a pretty good endorsement. [Title]

Output: My favorite line ...


Input: [Date] 3 years 40 weeks ago [Body] I think this game is a must win (10): 1) It's the most winnable of the remaining games, at least on paper; 2) Losing will cause panic, loss of confidence and potential downward spiral; and 3) Recent history (2009 & 2010) will magnfiy #2, with the media and fans freaking out about coaching, Denard and any other possible skape goats. This seems like a game that we win if we play well, but lose if we beat ourselves. I really hope it's the former. Go Blue! [Title]

Output: Must Win


Input: [Date] 3 years 41 weeks ago [Body] I know that there was a caveat about complaining, but I got about half way through this podcast before it was too "sky is falling" for me. I was frustrated after the game as well, but the response here seems a bit of an over reaction. It seems like we went from "Hoke poops gold, Borges is a genius and we should win the Legends division," to "we have a terrible line, our QB can't throw, our system is terrible and we're doomed to 2-3 more years of misery" in the course of one game. There's still a very real chance at 9-10 wins this year, which is more than most would have expected. Having said that, I'm a huge fan of the blog and the podcast. However, I think sometimes there is too much deference to Brian's (albeit insightful) opinions. Thanks and Go Blue! [Title]

Output: I know that there was a


Input: [Date] 3 years 42 weeks ago [Body] My wife does that too... [Title]

Output: Could be


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Allen Trieu is contradicting this and saying he has confirmed that Harris did not tear his hamstring. I guess we just wait and see. [Title]

Output: Scout insider with contradicting info


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Do you have the TuneIn app? I believe all radio broadcasts are available through the app. [Title]

Output: Do you have the TuneIn app? I believe all radio


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 3 days ago [Body] I've been a couple times and didn't really get much shit. Probably a little more than other stadiums but not too bad. [Title]

Output: I've been a couple times and didn't really get


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 1 day ago [Body] That's because woodsen can jump 15 feet in the air. It's really not even fair [Title]

Output: That's because woodsen can jump 15 feet in the


Input: [Date] 41 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I heard he has a leg injury and is hopefully expected back for the MSU game. [Title]

Output: I heard he has a leg injury


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 6 days ago [Body] He was out wide at corner. You can see it in the highlight video that's on YouTube (the 15 minute one) maybe around the 11 minute mark. Sorry, at work now so I can't provide a link. [Title]

Output: He was out wide at corner. You can see it in the


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Is it just me or is the signature really annoying? [Title]

Output: Is it just me or is the signature really


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Mrs. party like its 1989... I think these ones came from the clearance rack [Title]

Output: Mrs. party like its 1989... I think these ones


Input: [Date] 50 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Here's mine from last fall. [Title]

Output: Hamstring tears are no joke.


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Body] about the pitch yesterday in his AMA he replied, "I have a skeletal muscle injury on my left shoulder from excessive masturbation so take it easy lol" Link [Title]

Output: When 50 Cent was asked


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Body] With the twins staying it looks like Michigan is now the lone school with 3 early entries, according to this list. edit: Just noticed the date of the article. Old list is old. [Title]

Output: With the twins staying it


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Body] to do a little skiing. Got Monday and Tuesday off so I'm looking forward to that. [Title]

Output: Heading out to Colorodo


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Body] According to this he hasn't been with the team since the Sugar Bowl. http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2014/02/alabama_rb_dee_hart_... [Title]

Output: According to this he hasn't been with the team


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Body] Link [Title]

Output: Here is the story.


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Body] Man PSU just got worked twice in a row by the refs. [Title]

Output: Man PSU just got worked twice


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Body] This is a good summary of the reasons I have read on multiple different sites. [Title]

Output: This is a good summary of the


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Body] Umm.... no charge? WTF [Title]

Output: Umm.... no charge? WTF


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Body] Sigh... Lion's gonna Lion [Title]

Output: Sigh... Lion's gonna Lion


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] IIRC Gruden gets somewhere around 5 million for his current gig. I wouldn't want to leave that either [Title]

Output: IIRC Gruden gets somewhere


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] Any 2014 recruits that he has reached out to? [Title]

Output: Any 2014 recruits that he has