Input: [Date] 1 year 46 weeks ago [Body] season at Texas (co DC) prior to going Syracuse. Before their bowl game, Texas gave up 3 second half points all season. I thought we landed a Mattison/Tenuta type of DC when we got Gerg. Clearly, I was wrong. Also, clearly, Gerg likes to rub my face in it. And by "it" I mean a stuffed animal. [Title]

Output: I remember looking up Gerg's "stats" for his last


Input: [Date] 1 year 46 weeks ago [Body] Granted, we were yelling so loud that the lady in front of us left after the first quarter. I felt bad, but, like, if I'm there, I'm supposed to yell loud, right? [Title]

Output: My ears are still ringing.


Input: [Date] 1 year 46 weeks ago [Body] your Tommy Rees description is the best I've read in awhile. I share your concern. I really think Michigan wins tomorrow, but I doubt Rees is the player who beats ND. [Title]

Output: On a blog full of awesome/insightful comments,


Input: [Date] 1 year 46 weeks ago [Body] "Houston's Better" chant. Because Houston actually scored a FG on us. That was awesome. [Title]

Output: And shortly following that was a


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Body] If you are recruiting well, you can afford to play the freshman. Playing true freshman (who deserve to be on the field) helps you recruit better. [Title]

Output: Agreed. It's a positive feedback loop.


Input: [Date] 1 year 48 weeks ago [Body] I went to Michigan for undergrad and Central for grad school. Of course, goes without saying, I'm hoping Michigan rolls on Saturday & I don't want a close game. As much as I like the idea of Michigan curbstomping everybody they play, I'm always in the "respect your opponent" camp. Probably a little more for CMU than I would for most other schools. As such, I really enjoy this wallpaper. I mean, I enjoy all your entries, but this one feels perfect. Well done. [Title]

Output: So good.


Input: [Date] 1 year 50 weeks ago [Body] You lose a "pipeline" school when you are not genuine with a recruit or string him along. That certainly isn't the case here. It's all good. This is a really good situation for both Cass and MSU. In the long run, I don't see this as being a big concern for Michigan going forward with re: to the recruitment of Cass Tech. [Title]

Output: Agree


Input: [Date] 1 year 51 weeks ago [Body] In the spirit of the Bioshock franchise, I call it "Vitarade." [Title]

Output: Vodka and Gatorade


Input: [Date] 1 year 52 weeks ago [Body] I'm old (35) and could easily say that personally, I do not want to go to a night game. But they are obviously good for recruiting and TV, so it's all good. I'll go, be happy and realize that as a parent and spouse, my family is going to get kinda dicked the next day with an inattentive meat sack. But we should never, ever play MSU at night. That is inviting truly bad things to happen. I thought last year Air Force would have been a great UTL game. I mean, you aren't going to get involved in shenanigans with a crowd like that unless you deserve it. But, I know we aren't going to play Air Force every year. I don't know what the answer is, but it's not MSU. [Title]

Output: I agree.


Input: [Date] 2 years 5 days ago [Body] But, I think what counters and trumps the surprise factor is the fact that up until about 11pm the previous Saturday, Gardner was a WR. I know he played the position in high school, but for over 6 months, he was studying and practicing as a WR. I rewatched the Minnesota game this past weekend. Gardner looked pretty lost in the beginning of that game. That is absolutely not a knock on the guy, because most athletes could not have done what he did. You could actually see his handle on the position return during the course of that game. So, in his first 5 games after playing at WR (and at a high level too), Gardner had this streak. I think of how sometimes guys really struggle with transitions to just a different spot on the same offensive/defensive line. But, since little nuances specific to each position on the lines exist, that makes sense. What Gardner did does not make sense. That kind of productivity without the focused practice and studying for the QB position is absolutely incredible. I'm not going to hold him to an unreasonable standard. But, after what he was able to accomplish with so little preparation last season, I feel their is literally no cap on what this guy can do. [Title]

Output: Certainly could be a "surprise factor."


Input: [Date] 2 years 3 weeks ago [Body] That's a party. Go red, white & blue! [Title]

Output: A day off of work, alcohol and blowing shit up.


Input: [Date] 2 years 3 weeks ago [Body] But I have to disagree with you on "outside of football, he's a perfectly respectable guy." Of course, I don't have any facts, but if any of the coed rumors are true from Florida, he's a real sack of crap as a person. I also remember reading a collection of tweets from his daughter prior to accepting the OSU job and they were all along the lines of "he promised us no more football." Whatever. I'm not bagging on you, Bay_Area_Blue. As I said, I really liked your post. I just really don't think Meyer is a good dude. I do think his culpability with the Hernandez issue is zero percent, though. [Title]

Output: Awesome post


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Body] Later we will be going to see the movie "Epic" in 3-D. Watching cool kids movies is a good perk of being a dad. I will likely be experiencing one of the best perks of fatherhood later in the evening when the kiddo is all gorked out on popcorn and glucose. That would be impromptu songs about things like armpits and stinky butts with an oscillation of singing voice between choir and heavy metal. [Title]

Output: Wife and daughter are making me breakfast.


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Body] For me, with the constant barrage of grief I take from the large number of Spartan in-laws, the win vs MSU really helped bring me close to a sense of closure. Which I understand is a stupid thing to say. Not because I'm talking about Staee, but "closure", in and of itself, is complete. But as you're saying, LSA, it's our trajectory that creates the sense of comfort for what the program is doing. We're back and we aren't going anywhere for a long time. Even when we lose, we seem to be getting better, IMO. But as many of you have said, it's the B1G title and Rose Bowl. I'll probably get a little emotional the next time I see us run out on the field in Pasadena. Hopefully that will be this season. [Title]

Output: Great points


Input: [Date] 2 years 10 weeks ago [Body] fans say something to the effect of "yeah, but despite the officiating, Louisville made the big plays down the stretch and we didn't." Wrong. We did make plays down the stretch. Our unanimous player of the year made a legendary play at a critical point in the game but it was taken away by the officials. So many bad calls in that game. If we get just a few of those to go our way, I really think things would have turned out different for us. As an intentional method of getting past this game, every time I think about it and get frustrated, I think about what we have to look forward to this fall. We're back in football, and things are about to start getting really good again. [Title]

Output: Agreed. What I find very frustrating is when Michigan


Input: [Date] 2 years 14 weeks ago [Body] but you make excellent points. I'm just so happy that the division names are inspired by a compass. [Title]

Output: I don't think they are balanced,


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Body] I am proud of our young men, coaches and university. I will be totally fine, soon. But for now, I am drinking every night after I get home from work and trying to move on. I love this team and feel that things c/should have turned out differently. [Title]

Output: Drinking


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] basketball game of the year and we just read a thorough synopsis inspired by one of the most important authors ever. And it was well done. Agreed. I love this blog for all the right reasons. [Title]

Output: We are playing in the most important


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Proud and emotionally friable if I were to get a few more words. [Title]

Output: Vociferous, if I get one word.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] The shirt is awesome. Great pic. I hate not being there right now, but stories/pics like this make me feel a little closer to the action. Thanks for posting it. [Title]

Output: Whatever you paid, it was worth it.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Thanks for the info, I was afraid of that. Oh well, it's all good. The thing about Kickstarter isn't that I get it, it's that we all get it. [Title]

Output: Crap.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] But while I was surfing around Kickstarter, I found another project I want to back that ended 7 days ago. Does anybody know how to, well, I guess "kick" an already kicked project? I feel like maybe I'm just too stupid to click on the right icon. [Title]

Output: Did the duo + shirt, excited as hell.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Thanks to your comment, I feel cute and appreciated. [Title]

Output: Well, you are doing a great job.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] I usually wear an XL, but with the Climalite, I order a large. It doen't look unreasonable on me, but then again, maybe it's my love handles that are unreasonable. Whatever, I'm too happy about the Final Four to worry about being fat. [Title]

Output: Clearly, I am the fat man on this site.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] Gardner is a smart kid and a smart football player. He's also one of the leaders of this team. Good move to publically endorse him being a leader on the field. This is nothing but pure upside. [Title]

Output: Agree.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Body] I can literally smell the Axe body spray with stale Marlboro Light undertones coming from the brah who first said this. Well, cheers to us winning a Natty this year. [Title]

Output: I can literally smell the Axe


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] I mean, recordwise it's an easy answer. Michigan wouldn't deserve a 3 seed. But I think Minnesota, or any other #1 seed, deserves not to have to face Michigan in the first round. I guess in the hockey tournament, you don't have any bad teams. I've just been thinking over the past couple days how frustrated I'd be if we had to play a North Dakota or BC in the first round if the situation was reversed. Either way, not our problem this year. Just win today and we'll have fun finding out what happens. [Title]

Output: Should they get a #4 seed?


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Seriously, what if you even "favorite" one of their tweets? They would get an email from Twitter with your name and digital thumbs up. Is that considered contact? Doubt it, but not worth it. [Title]

Output: I try not to follow any future Michigan athletes for that reason


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] I don't know if there's a decent "backstory game" every year because that's what you'll get when you randomly throw opponents together 30+ times, or if it's by design. I guess whatever the selection committee says, I'll believe the opposite because I don't trust the NCAA. I think we end up as a 3 seed in Auburn Hills. Fingers crossed. [Title]

Output: I was thinking the same thing.


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] but I agree with Michigan by 1-2 points. I'll go Michigan 60-59. I also predict that McGary is going to have another big game. [Title]

Output: I think the score may be a little lower,


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] I sat in front of my computer showing that clip to my then 3 year old daughter. For weeks, she would keep asking "can we watch Denard say WHAAA?" /proud dad [Title]

Output: I don't know how many times


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] She's a Sparty grad, and unaware of the contest, but somehow found a way to vote on this. Sheer will, I guess. [Title]

Output: Same for my wife.


Input: [Date] 2 years 21 weeks ago [Body] avatar pic. Not because it's bad. But because it really turns me on. All of my personas get turned on by it. /s I have had several "preachy" phases where I wanted to create another account to spread my supportive word. It has never been political, religous or what-have-you bad. It's always been a slap-happy kinda "support our boys," but I have never actually done it. I probably never will either, but after last night's game, I really thought about it . . . [Title]

Output: I have always noticed and hated your


Input: [Date] 2 years 22 weeks ago [Body] So, I'll be thinking probably too much about how I wish I didn't need to return to work on Monday. I met an mgoblogger at a tailgate once. He gave me a homebrew that his son had made. Needless to say, I thought he was pretty cool. As far as "grilled cheese" variant, I heart all things that include cheese regardless of temperature. There really is no wrong way to consume cheese. I guess the only way to make it better is to include a meat with it. [Title]

Output: This is the end of my week off.


Input: [Date] 2 years 22 weeks ago [Body] He is really classy, but only if he wins. [Title]

Output: Agreed.


Input: [Date] 2 years 22 weeks ago [Body] Your rebutal of 3 conference titles in 20 years kinda helps prove the point. Prior to Heathcote, they had nothing. They want to compare themselves to the traditional elite in both hoops and football, but it's garbage. You can't claim to be a historical team with no national presence prior to 30-35 years ago (and even though Heathcote made the tourney and was even a one seed once, they weren't Duke, Kansas, UCLA or anyone else "historic" from the early 80's to the middle 90's). I hear the argument all the time from Sparty fans that their basketball is like our football. But, they aren't anywhere near the top 5 in wins, winning percentage, national titles, tournament appearances or even (all-time) conference titles. Their claim to fame is the decade from 1999-2009 where they won a bunch of tournament games, a national title and like 5 Final Fours. UCLA had a decade where they won 10 national titles. Don't get me wrong, they have an impressive program and something to be proud of, but (respectfully) get outta here with "historic." [Title]

Output: Still would be considered "New Money"


Input: [Date] 2 years 22 weeks ago [Body] Math 102: Subtraction, addition's tricky friend. [Title]

Output: Reminds me of a joke involving math classes at Staee


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Body] him a similar text when Wisconsin is unable to play up to their seed in the tournament. I've heard that officiating crews don't have to share one whistle when they reffing tourney games. [Title]

Output: Just don't forget to send


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] was pretty fairly officiated. I mean, as good as we can expect to get playing in a road game in this conference. [Title]

Output: Yeah, I actually thought that the game


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] I hadn't really thought of it that way, but you are right. The BTN is the tail wagging the dog in a lot of ways. Adding Maryland and Rutgers only makes sense if you actually generate interest in those regions. No question Michigan/OSU/Penn State will always increase interest and TV ratings when compared to other schools that aren't as polarizing. [Title]

Output: You have totally nailed it.


Input: [Date] 2 years 25 weeks ago [Body] reminds me a lot of Anthony Lalota. Not saying he'll have the same outcome, but limited data points always kinda concern me. But, I'm certainly not saying that I'm glad he's gone or anything stupid like that. [Title]

Output: Hearing that he's played for only a few years


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Body] go really well together. [Title]

Output: Your username and that comment


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Body] (couldn't help myself) Although I will never tire of the Upton gifs, it is annoying when they are inserted into a thread that isn't labeled "NSFW." I mean, I know that's the risk any time I'm on a blog site, so I'm not a victim here. It blows my mind how frequently someone happens to walk by me at work when something like that shows up. Meh, I guess being known as the "Upton perv" at work isn't all that bad. "Cool story bro" is definitely overused. If the frequency was cut down about 90-95%, it may start being funny again. [Title]

Output: ^this^


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Body] Great play selections and I loved the music. [Title]

Output: Awesome video, man.


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Body] incredible when running with the football. I've always felt he's been underrated in that regard. [Title]

Output: I agree, Denard's patience is


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Body] this account. Strong work. [Title]

Output: I'm so happy someone created


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Body] I wish there was an upvote option of "heroism." [Title]

Output: Godspeed.


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Body] In the end, it's a wash. I don't think any team (at least in our conference) benefits more so than others, so every time we lose a close game because of it, I feel confident that we'll get the makeup when the game comes back to Ann Arbor. But I think it weakens the validity of the event itself. It feels like it has a "part show" quality to it. [Title]

Output: I hate the home court bias.


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Body] that's a solid looking list. Including Michigan, he had 10 offers from BCS schools. Edit: Oops, I mean 11. Sorry Purdue, forgot you were a BCS school. [Title]

Output: I agree,


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Body] Somehow I had never seen that first hype video. I just watched it and you are totally right, that was incredible. [Title]

Output: Holy crap.


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Body] Go Blue! Awesome news!!! [Title]

Output: Hell Yeah!!!!!


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] 'Bama (Miami), defending national champion and everyone's pick to repeat. Possibly complacent, but we'll see. ND (OSU), great defense with not-so-great offense. Got pretty lucky to win some of their games and easily could have lost several of them. I have evolved in the last decade, so if ND pulls an OSU and surprises everyone, I won't visit catatonia like a I did in Jan of '03. Clearly the difference with the "defending national champion" in this analogy is coaching. But I am definitely not going to count ND out in this game until they are actually out. Roll Tide. [Title]

Output: This is eerily similar to 2002


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] It seems like it's excitement and confidence without being a dick. Awesome. [Title]

Output: I love his attitude in that.


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] exact uniform distribution in the starting five. Two blue uniforms, two white and one maize. Suck on that, Oregon! /s [Title]

Output: I'm actually hoping they have that


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] I am not ready to be happy, or even neutral, for PSU in any way. I don't know when/if I will. I understand that the scholarship/bowl restrictions are going to crush PSU over the next decade, but I want that descent to happen faster. [Title]

Output: Agree.


Input: [Date] 2 years 30 weeks ago [Body] I know that's kind of a trite thing to say, but for some reason, I think it's actually going to have more of an impact on today's game than usual. We win an ugly, close game that comes down to making a big stop late in the fourth. Michigan - 20 USC - 17 [Title]

Output: I think our team is mentally tough.


Input: [Date] 2 years 30 weeks ago [Body] I hope now they will stop with the "will play anyone" meme. Because you won't, ND. You broke a contract to get out of playing a team that had beat you 3 years in a row at that point. [Title]

Output: Exactly.


Input: [Date] 2 years 31 weeks ago [Body] I mean, obviously all the football stuff. But what 17-18 year old wouldn't want to come to college as soon as possible for all the obvious social reasons as well? [Title]

Output: College girls.


Input: [Date] 2 years 31 weeks ago [Body] 89-60 Michigan wins [Title]

Output: 89-60 Michigan wins


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Body] I also think it's a lot more of a gray area than people want to admit. If a kid is working hard in the flimroom and in practice, it's good for a team as a whole that he's rewarded and sees the field. Also, based on maturity, it seems reasonable that a player may benefit greatly from even limited playing time. We need WRs to step up next year pretty bad. I would imagine Darboh is much better prepared for that now after getting his feet wet. [Title]

Output: I think this is a pretty big part of it.


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Body] I had been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia for 4 days and discharged about a week before I got my letter. I tried to yell, but couln't make enough noise because my lungs and throat still felt all messed up. So I grabbed a rock and threw it at my dad's metal mailbox. I felt the moment deserved some degree of cacophony. [Title]

Output: Yep, me too.


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Body] I am not doubting that the punishment is the right call. I just wish for Floyd's sake, he wasn't involved in something that required this kind of punishment. As much heat as that guy has taken in the past several years, he had a really good season. It would have been nice to see him have one last solid game. [Title]

Output: Yeah, this really stinks.


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Body] and wish him well, but yo, I am definitely not going to miss watching our defense play like that. [Title]

Output: I am happy for RR


Input: [Date] 2 years 33 weeks ago [Body] wanted to try to help him out. I did intentionally wait for the lull between OSU and bowl game to post it. [Title]

Output: I figured it wouldn't, but he's my buddy so I


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Body] land on _____." Most likely Mars, but whatever. But, I guess those two positions aren't mutually exclusive. [Title]

Output: I always saw Denard as the "first person to


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Body] an mgopolice officer when it comes to: syntax, grammar, or "OT." But Hard Gay, my man, BG is never OT. If there is a thread generated tomorrow discussing his toots or BMs, it's still not OT. Because it's BG. [Title]

Output: For the record, I have never been


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Body] We had a rooting interest in just about every game for Michigan to squeak into the BCS. Nothing to do today besides wait for tomorrow. *edit: As "awesome" as a day can be when our conference is holding it's championship game and we are not in it. [Title]

Output: Yeah, last year this day was awesome*.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Body] You can't play your way in to the tournament before January, but you can come close to playing your way out. I'm not going to panic yet, but again, this start is definitely concerning. [Title]

Output: Agreed, but this is certainly a concerning start.


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Body] I am a highly functioning alcoholic. I never post on this board unless I double/triple check my work. My daughter watched the first 25 minutes of "The Return of Nanny Mcphee" or "Nanny Mcphee Returns, the Return of Nanny McPhee" or whatever it's called while I typed up my initial post. You can question anything I do/post on this board, and that's cool. But I assure you, I am not sober right now. [Title]

Output: I wish I had a better answer than


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Body] Waiting for my buddies to show up and can't stop pacing. I keep finding myself in a different room in my house wondering "what was I going to do?" Can't wait for this game. Beat Ohio. [Title]

Output: Agreed.


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Body] "It's about good versus evil and right versus wrong." Yep, that sums it up. We play a lot of schools that we don't like and the feeling is mutual. But when we play Ohio, it really does have the feel of something more than just a game. Our guys aren't playing just for us or the university. For this game, they are a symbol. They are a representation of what is right and good. Not just because we are Michigan. But because they are Ohio. The ideology they perpetuate is a blight and darkness on sports and education. Because we are playing them today, we are good. There is no other way to define the opponent of evil. [Title]

Output: "It's about good versus evil


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Body] I loaded the bike in the back of our van this morning because my family and I have a tradition of exercise before we consume mass calories. While loading it, I found a new Lego set that the wife and kiddo purchased for a family we've adopted through the our kid's school. When I found out what it was for, I got a little teary eyed realizing how fortunate we are. Thankful for: family, friends, safety, comfort, our amazing student athletes that represent our school so well, and mgoblog. In all seriousness, this is the best online community I've ever heard of/been a part of. I hope you all have a great holiday. Beat Ohio. [Title]

Output: Pretty much sums up how I'm feeling.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Body] I gotta say, with the language that young man used, fuck Jerry Kill. I know it's just one side of the story. But it's hard to believe that kid (after reading what he had to say) is some meathead who has a problem with "the state of things" in the Minnesota program. I will probably always have the default setting of siding with the player in situations like this. I mean, on one hand, who cares? Right? It's just football. But on the other hand, it's everything 18-21 year olds absolutely cherish when they are capable of playing for a D1 program. To be fair, fuck anyone who takes that away from a kid. And yes, to me, 18-21 year olds are respectfully "kids." [Title]

Output: I actually read most of that.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Body] much cooler apparel for us to buy. [Title]

Output: And much,


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Body] but I do. I would imagine I'm not the only one who feels this way. Denard isn't just a special football player, he's a special kid. I would feel so sad if I didn't get the chance to give him one more vociferous cheer following a play. [Title]

Output: Denard probably doesn't need it,


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] I find it hard not to scoff at their "6" national titles. In 1957, Auburn won the AP poll, Ohio State won the UPI poll. MSU claims a national title from that year though. Historically, lots of different organizations gave away the title of "National Champion." Michigan could claim national championships (but don't) from: 1985 (Matthews, Sagarin), 1973 (National Championship Foundation), and 1964 (Dunkel). In 1955, MSU claims another national title from Boand despite Oklahoma having the distinction of "National Champion" given to them by: AP, Berryman, Billingsley, DeVold, Dunkel, Football Research, FW, Helms, INS, Litkenhous, National Championship Foundation, Poling, Sagarin, UPI, Williamson. I'm too tired to look up the rest of their national titles, but I'm pretty sure I read once that they really only have 2 legitimate national titles in football. [Title]

Output: Well done.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] When I was a student, I would get to the stadium way too early and grab a free program. I would hurriedly get to my seat and then wait. For about 75 minutes. My buddies would meet up with me much later, so I would pass the time stressing out over the game and reading "Punt/Counterpunt." Over a decade later, things have certainly mellowed out for me. I don't get to the stadium 90 minutes early and I certainly don't sit wringing my hands over the possible outcome. Now the waiting I do on Saturady morning is for everyone to wake up so that I can play Barbies, take the dog for a run and figure out which house I'm driving to after the game (in-laws, my house, her grandparents). But while I wait, I once again have my "Punt/Counterpunt." Awesome. [Title]

Output: I love how traditions can evolve over time.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] he just ended up being a "tweener" kinda player. Not agile enough to be a wideout, but not able to get thick enough while still maintaining his athleticism to be an impact at TE. [Title]

Output: From what I could tell,


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] He was also initially a top 3 overall kid in the state of Florida (that Florida) before he moved up here for senior year in high school. I followed his recruitment pretty closely. He's a great kid. I understand his move and wish him well. [Title]

Output: He was.


Input: [Date] 2 years 38 weeks ago [Body] obsession. Mine is playing a fantasy card game designed for 13 year olds. I can play it online any hour of the day. When the family leaves, I get to go nuts and when I wake up the next day, I'm not hung over. If that doesn't work, just go back to porn. It's actually quite sustainable. [Title]

Output: Find a really dorky, sustainable


Input: [Date] 2 years 39 weeks ago [Body] I really think Fitz's involvement in our rush offense "gets healthy" in this game. I would be kinda surprised if he ran for under 100 yards in this one. To be honest, I think he and Denard each run for over 100. I am worried about our non-Funchesses catching the ball. I think we win a close one, like 34-31 with our D making a couple of big 4th quarter stops. [Title]

Output: I agree with the overall sentiment.


Input: [Date] 2 years 39 weeks ago [Body] Since this is a thread titled "QB Winning Percentage," I feel the need to interject a stat I find amazing. Only 4 times in the history of Michigan football have the Wolverines beat all four of their rivals in one season (OSU, ND, MSU and Minn). John Navarre was the last Michigan QB to hit 100% wins against that lineup (2003). What can I say, I have always had a soft spot in my heart for our senior QBs. [Title]

Output: I agree, interesting numbers.


Input: [Date] 2 years 39 weeks ago [Body] I have worn the "I heart heart" and "Space, bitches" t-shirts probably 30+ times combined. Not one comment from a stranger. The day of the 'bama game, I wore the photobomb shirt to the M-den in Livonia and had 3 strangers verbally upvote it. What can I say, there's something enchanting about that hair and those eyes will hypotize you. [Title]

Output: I have 3 mgoshirts.


Input: [Date] 2 years 40 weeks ago [Body] but I ain't taking shit either. Although I truly enjoy the atmosphere at Michigan Stadium, I feel like people get too much leeway to be dicks. Not today, brahs. [Title]

Output: I'm not going to start anything,


Input: [Date] 2 years 41 weeks ago [Body] Maybe after he leaves Michigan he'll return one. I mean, eventually he'll probably get there. But yeah, no way in hell he returns one while wearing a winged helmet. Certainly there's no chance he returns one at a critical point in a big game. [Title]

Output: I disagree with you a little on that.


Input: [Date] 2 years 41 weeks ago [Body] in college football has a healthy amount of good kids on their squad. I have felt for years and years, however, that Michigan truly does have an inordinate amount associated with their program. This is yet another great example. [Title]

Output: I feel like most teams


Input: [Date] 2 years 42 weeks ago [Body] Dantonio has been able to get them to play essentially their best games of each season against us. Nothing that happens this week from either squad will have me feeling great about that game. However, after watching our game yesterday, I do feel much better. [Title]

Output: Agreed, but unfortunately,


Input: [Date] 2 years 42 weeks ago [Body] It looks like the Denard photo appeared first. Members of the team thought it was so great, they decided to put their uniforms on for fun and take pictures of each other making the funniest poses to best utilize the picture of Denard. Clearly, Hagerup was the winner of that contest. [Title]

Output: I can't stop laughing.


Input: [Date] 2 years 42 weeks ago [Body] Always nice to know how the rest of the country sees us, but our ranking is completely irrelevant for the rest of the year. No at-large BCS, no NT game. Win our next 3 games, and it will be pretty tough not to make it to the B1G Championship. Only goal right now is Pasadena. Based on how we looked yesterday, I really think we're the (eligible) team to beat right now. [Title]

Output: Agree completely.


Input: [Date] 2 years 42 weeks ago [Body] You know that if it was our rivalry with IU, we'd want that protected too. I mean, who wouldn't want that game protected. /s [Title]

Output: Come on, dude.


Input: [Date] 2 years 42 weeks ago [Body] that is made even better if you imagine the poster's avatar as the one saying the phrase. [Title]

Output: This is one of those great responses


Input: [Date] 2 years 43 weeks ago [Body] thread and I think you have a great insight in to this situation. I understand the idea behind the tape exchange, and I understand the idea behind the "honor system" involved. I find this situation very ironic, however, as there are also "gentlemen's agreements/honor system" issues with: -Faking injuries (MSU vs Iowa last year) -Not trying to intentionally hurt players (MSU vs us, yesterday's eye gouge, etc, etc) -Respecting your opponent before, during and after the game (too many examples to try to list) It's funny that you have a program willing to do so many things to gain a competitive advantage by bending/breaking written and unwritten rules, but cries foul when an opponent tries to do the same thing. [Title]

Output: I've read all your posts in this


Input: [Date] 2 years 43 weeks ago [Body] tomorrow with her dad. The day is going to have an ironic "the circle is now complete" feel to it. Me: "hey honey, no Michigan game this weekend, what do you want to do?" Her: "how about you watch our kid all day while I go to a football game." So, it will be Jungle Java/putt-putt, toy store, pizza, movie rental, maybe a park and some arts and crafts. I will probably have the game on just to point out examples of bad sportsmanship to my daughter. When putting her to bed, we will have conversations about how many of the players on MSU/OSU need to be put in timeout. I will also add how Denard Robinson never needs to be put in timeout because he's awesome. [Title]

Output: My wife is a Spartan grad and is going to the OSU game


Input: [Date] 2 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Remember how dumb we all thought Dantonio was when he refused to route for Michigan at the end of the '10 season? We beat OSU that day and MSU goes to the Rose Bowl (with a win of their own). Pulling for MSU this Saturday is the same thing. OSU is absolutely irrelevant this year when it comes to our bowl/Big Ten title aspirations. If they go 11-0 or 4-7 going into their game with us, who cares. We aren't getting an at-large BCS game this year, so we don't need to care about style points. So, the Rose Bowl is the only thing that matters and we have to get to the Big Ten Title game to get there. The biggest competition in our way is MSU. Every loss they get from now on makes our road to Pasadena that much easier. [Title]

Output: Exactly.


Input: [Date] 2 years 44 weeks ago [Body] We've got TOUssaint(s). I realize that would give the incorrect pronunciation of his last name, but for this one night, it's probably cool. [Title]

Output: You can keep your one TD Jesus.


Input: [Date] 2 years 44 weeks ago [Body] I agree with that and remain optimistic for the game as a result. No doubt in my mind, Denard has improved as a passer from the last several seasons. Add that to the fact the AB has a desire to throw the ball when things get tight (see MSU game from last year) and mismatch nightmares Funchess/DG and you've got a recipe for success. [Title]

Output: "Weakest secondary he'll face all year."


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Body] wins the internet. I am totally going to attempt doing that later this fall. Strong work. [Title]

Output: Your Denard-O-Lantern


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Body] all your data points are belong to us. I have been a season ticket holder for a few years but did just fine "scavenging" for about 6 years following undergrad. I went to every home game one way or another. Contemplating giving them up and just scavenging again. The only problem is no guarantee for the big games. But for the money I would save off the top for not having to donate to priority seating plus the savings for games like this, I think I should probably pull the trigger by not pulling the trigger next year. I will be really interested to see how all this data shakes out. [Title]

Output: I really love this idea for


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Body] for a garden plot. For only $75, I have the opportunity to name one of the garden plots with my family. I think my daughter wants something like "we love you Tae, and we love Scooby Doo, and Pop Rocks and books." Although I think that is great, I was leaning towards something more like "mgogarden." I am really proud of Tae for what he is doing and I am really mgoproud of our little corner of the blogosphere for collectively kickstarting the kickstarter. [Title]

Output: I would love to have one of those shirts, but I traded it


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Seriously. I have worked in oncology for over 8 years as a healthcare practitioner. I have seen more than a few cases where someone is diagnosed with cancer and the spouse leaves them because they can't handle going through the process. Te'o obviously could have left at any time and focused more on football, having fun, school, whatever. It speaks volumes of his character that he supported her through the process. I hope whenever it is that he returns, he has a career day as he will most certainly be playing in honor of those two women. [Title]

Output: What an amazing young man.


Input: [Date] 2 years 46 weeks ago [Body] I keep hearing how Borges is really stubborn. I'm not so sure I agree with that. Certainly he has a default setting with a list of tendencies, as does every coach. I am pretty sure "run a shit ton with Denard just for the sake of running him" is not one of them. Every OC, when running the ball, wants to be effective doing so. The most logical progression of that idea would be to get production from your RB, so as to leave as many avenues open for gaining yards. I mean, that's why a running QB in general is so damn hard to defend against. You have to account for both the RB and the QB in the run game. However, seeing how ineffective Fitz was yesterday (for whatever reason), he kept using what was working during that game. Moving forward, we probably are going to have tough sledding if we can't run with Fitz/Rawls/Smith. But for the game yesterday, I am glad he didn't use that as a crutch to keep insisting on "rock" in the game of rock, paper, scissors (referencing to a post from Brian several years ago discussing the perceived offensive philosophy of Carr). He coached during the game, calling what was working. I will never have a problem with a coach wanting to win a certain way or thinking that a certain method has a better chance of success in the long run. What kills me is when coaches seemingly refuse to pay attention to what is happening in a particular game. Yesterday, Borges was not guilty of that IMO. [Title]

Output: Great points by both of you


Input: [Date] 2 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Fred Jackson had the same assessment. Except Funchess is faster and has better hands than Johnson. [Title]

Output: After the game,


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] I can't believe how much better I feel about the Countess injury* after reading all the optimism in this thread. I am not kidding. I was overtly depressed yesterday and it had nothing to do with 41-14. I was looking at the Countess loss as the worst possible scenario for our defense. It's not. It may be damn close, but we do have some guys that are going to get their chance now to compete and get better while helping this team win. I do think that the loss of Countess will be tangibly noticable in several games, especially MSU. I think Maxwell is better than he showed on Friday (has a great skill set) and the loss of Blake will limit our ability to stuff the box and blitz. My prediction for the season was 3-4 losses with a Rose Bowl birth. I figured we'd lose to 'bama and maybe even ND to start the season and likely drop at least one more along the way. I'll stick with that for now. *feeling better from a selfish fan perspective. I still feel really bad for that kid. Hope he has a speedy recovery. [Title]

Output: Wow.


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] chose not to play in a game of that magnitude. Alabama and Jerry Jones were probably pretty upset that MSU turned them down and went after us just to piss people off. I guess MSU probably chose not to play the BCS last year as well, right? At least MSU got to throw it's national relevance/clout around when the Big Ten got split in to divisions. Who wouldn't want IU to be their protected rival. [Title]

Output: I didn't realize that MSU


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] at what happened on Saturday night, but in private. I agree, it's just "boys being boys" to some degree, but they are still role models behaving poorly in public. I'm not going to lose any sleep over it, but I'd be pretty embarrassed if Michigan players did that. If they do that later this year, don't worry, I will be the first guy to say it's classless. [Title]

Output: I expect all of Michigan's rivals to laugh


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] because I feel like it went against the "spirit of the rule" of a ball being uncatchable. Uncatchable should be defined as "not a chance." In this case it was more like "very unlikely." IMO, "very unlikely" always deserves the flag. [Title]

Output: I got pretty frustrated with that call


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] variant earlier this offseason. They spelled it "then" instead of in it's correct form above. What that tells me is that someone likely saw the first one, and thought the only problems with the shirt were that the teams and grammar were wrong. [Title]

Output: There was an LSU/Bama


Input: [Date] 2 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Of all the sporting events I have been to (Rose Bowl, multiple Stanley Cup clinching games, NBA finals, Minnesota '03, ALCS and almost every home Michigan game since 1997), none of it even comes close to how awesome it was to meet my kid for the first time on her birthday. [Title]

Output: Stay at home.


Input: [Date] 1 day 22 hours ago [Title] Sam Webb has been out of the [Body]

Output: Sam Webb has been out of the loop for the last six months and is quickly losing value as an insider. Everyone else seems to be in agreement that Nuata is more or less done to Georgia and Upshur just canceled his announcement so he can go visit FSU again. This is all bad for Michigan.


Input: [Date] 1 day 22 hours ago [Title] Hope he is good. In video [Body]

Output: Hope he is good. In video posted his handles don't look great and quality of competition seems lacking but if Beilien likes him then hopefully that is good enough.


Input: [Date] 2 days 14 hours ago [Title] The list of successful [Body]

Output: The list of successful players who are also successful coaches is pretty short. Being a good player doesn't mean being a good coach.


Input: [Date] 2 days 20 hours ago [Title] luckily for michigan the big [Body]

Output: luckily for michigan the big ten is a pretty easy conference. So starting 2-2 doesn't kill the season.


Input: [Date] 5 days 22 hours ago [Title] Said on missing out on Hill. [Body]

Output: Said on missing out on Hill.


Input: [Date] 6 days 20 hours ago [Title] One of the greats and [Body]

Output: One of the greats and greatest of all time is two completely different statements. Brady is one of the greats but isn't the greatest of all time. Both are true statements. But of the QB's listed Brady might have had the most help of any of those guys for most of his career. Elite defenses for the first half of his career, one of the best coaches of all time, his best year included maybe the most physically gifted wr of all time, etc.


Input: [Date] 6 days 22 hours ago [Title] Last time I checked Brady [Body]

Output: Last time I checked Brady didn't win any super bowls playing for Michigan and the Patriots don't play in Detroit. I get liking Brady but he didn't cement his legacy as a great qb while at michigan.


Input: [Date] 6 days 22 hours ago [Title] Always a great way to land a [Body]

Output: Always a great way to land a recruit when it is because osu doesn't care because they think they can get better players but whatever he seems good so I'll be happy if he ends up here. Peoples-Jones is about as close to a must get as any recruit could ever be. In-state 5 star who is probably a top 10 player in the country with two parents who went to Michigan at a position of extreme need where early playing time isn't a bad sign. If he goes anywhere else it is a problem.


Input: [Date] 6 days 23 hours ago [Title] Montana was better, Marino [Body]

Output: Montana was better, Marino was better, Manning was better.He may be tied for the most accomplished quarterback but he isn't the best. If you had the oporutnity to draft every qb at their prime brady wouldn't be the first one taken. It is that simple.


Input: [Date] 6 days 23 hours ago [Title] lol at Brady being the [Body]

Output: lol at Brady being the greatest of all time.


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 hour ago [Title] I'm saying we also do shady [Body]

Output: I'm saying we also do shady shit. Clemson has had a clearly better last decade of football.


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 hours ago [Title] Hey guys, hate to burst your [Body]

Output: Hey guys, hate to burst your bubble but so does Michigan.


Input: [Date] 1 week 20 hours ago [Title] Biefeldt is gone because if [Body]

Output: Biefeldt is gone because if he is getting more than 5 minutes a game we are not beating good teams. It is that simple. The bar is set higher than what he can provide.


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Title] Shocking that the pre-season [Body]

Output: Shocking that the pre-season national championship favorite would be the most talented team in an otherwise shitty conference. OSU might take like 5 players from the rest of the conference combined as starters. They probably have the most talented player at every position on the field in the big ten. Doesn't mean we can't beat them, but they are the better team on paper and most likely in reality also.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 hours ago [Title] Man people are getting so [Body]

Output: Man people are getting so salty about this. They had hundreds of things on sale over the course of the day including some desirable stuff over 50% off. Sure things sold out but that is because they had a lot of people interested. They sold more stuff than black friday so clearly enough people found things they liked. It also caused walmart and bestbuy to also put things on sale, between those 3 places you could get most items on sale for most of the day. How is that bad? Amazon never has and never will do a 20% off everything sale and anyone expecting that was bound to be disspaointed. Prime is an amazing deal between the free movies and free 2 day shipping plus random deals throughout the year. Not sure why people are so upset at Amazon for including things like diapers in their sale rather than just putting up fun toys. If you were stocking a kitchen or had a baby yesterday was great. Not every sale is about getting a new tv.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 22 hours ago [Title] That tweet is a stupid [Body]

Output: That tweet is a stupid response. No way is saying UA is a threat to Nike next year. UA barely existed when current high school seniors were born so Nike still being liked better isn't shocking. But UA's growth has been pretty big and they are just entering the shoe market now and have Steph Curry to market it. They also have Spieth signed to a 10 year contract in golf as well and a bunch of baseball players including Bryce Harper. They've done a really good job of getting in on big young stars for marketing purposes and that will pay dividends. Plus with Notre Dame, Auburn, South Carolina, Maryland, Northwestern, etc they have a pretty good toe hold in college athletics for being a still young company.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 1 day ago [Title] While we are at it other [Body]

Output: While we are at it other annoying things from uva. Wearing ties to football games and pretending to ignore that the University of Maryland has the largest mall in the country, not UVA.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Stop saying grounds. Its a [Body]

Output: Stop saying grounds. Its a fucking campus. Also when I was there for a model un conference in high school we went to the white spot and it was pretty good. Plus as the only predominatley black school at the conference we found it funny in a "uva frats have been known to make their pledges but on black face and pick cotton and they have a restaurant called the white spot" sort of way."


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] If you can get it do FIOS [Body]

Output: If you can get it do FIOS build your own package and do the sports packages, that is what I do. If not anything but comcast is the way to go.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Thats not really true for [Body]

Output: Thats not really true for graduate schools. In state tuition (as in just straight tuition) at michigan $26,367 for in state $27,867 for out of state. You save a whopping $1,500 a year. Harvard on the other hand is $57,200 so going to public school over private might make financial sense. As far as I can tell Georgia in state is a litte over $19,000 for in state. My guess is people aren't making the decision to stay in state in Georgia vs going to Michigan because of $7,000 a year but maybe I am wrong.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] According to US news which is [Body]

Output: According to US news which is whatever but an easy baseline OSU is the 18th best public school in the country and Georgia is the 20th, not a huge jump there in terms of the actual academics he will receive while there. Florida and Texas A&M are also in the top 25 of pulbic schools (which is all that really matters here, if it was strict academic rankings, Stanford, Duke, Northwestern etc would be top 10). Plentyt of schools in the sec are in the same academic grouping as big ten schools.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] This matters when we actually [Body]

Output: This matters when we actually get a recruit they want from there. This thread is going to look bad when Gary is at Auburn and Peoples-Jones is at Bama.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] When I found out UGA had the [Body]

Output: When I found out UGA had the #4 graduate program for public administration it was surprising to say the least. Girlfriends family is all from Georgia so it will probably be on the list when I'm applying to public policy/public administration schools.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Title] And Harbaugh. Michigan fans [Body]

Output: And Harbaugh. Michigan fans don't get to talk about dui's.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 40 min ago [Title] Maryland basketball has one [Body]

Output: Maryland basketball has one of the largest arenas in the country, has the largest student section in the country, is in one of the best recruiting parts of the country and has a top 15 program history. Sure they aren't great at football but Maryland adds a lot of value on the basketball side. Maryland sports also won 7 big ten championships this year, the most of any school. Maryland is also located in the 4th largest metro area in the country (Baltimore/DC), is a well respected research institution, has access to the library of congress, etc. The only reason Maryland was a bad addition is if the only thing you care about is football. I just think its funny that people love the Nebraska addition when literally the only positive thing they bring is football.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 1 hour ago [Title] How is using sling tv an [Body]

Output: How is using sling tv an argument right now? People who argue that unbundling will cost more are projecting that the landscape will change as well. When unbundling does occur netlfix will either cost a lot more, cease to exist, or only have seasons that are old on it because stations will get more propietary and host things exclusively on their websites for their subscribers. Same thing with hulu. Sling tv exists in the current market, nothing about its pricing model is helpful for determining how much ESPN would cost in an unbundled world because ESPN doesn't need to charge sling tv customers $30 to remain viable in the current market.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 21 hours ago [Title] None of you guys have clearly [Body]

Output: None of you guys have clearly ever visited a caps message board. He gets more flak than he deserves but I don't know a single Caps fan who thinks he is worth the money you guys just paid. Of course knowing Caps history he will probably end up in the hof.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 21 hours ago [Title] Sucks for the wings that he [Body]

Output: Sucks for the wings that he shows up small time all the time in big games.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Sounds like Harbaugh fucked [Body]

Output: Sounds like Harbaugh fucked up and did something dumb. If you are going to do what he did just don't do the interview. Being petty always makes you look bad.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Yes it was worth it. Sports [Body]

Output: Yes it was worth it. Sports teams make a city feel nice, they aren't actually drivers of economic growth and now the city has millions of dollars to spend on other things rather than a stadium. Seattle's economy is doing just fine without the sonics, so yes not spending millions to keep them with a project with no roi was the right call.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I don't ever want to see a [Body]

Output: I don't ever want to see a Michigan/osu rematch. It would take away the importance of the game which has made and broken the season of both teams so offen in the past.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Pipkins is a grown man. He [Body]

Output: Pipkins is a grown man. He was looked after by a doctor. If a doctor cleared him to play and pipkins feels he can play, then he should play. Harbaugh isn't a doctor and doesn't know how he feels. If Saban did this all you guys would be having a fit. Everyone here has a stiffy (including me) cuz harbaugh is now the coach so you're afraid to say anything negative about the guy. He wants to play for Michigan, let him fucking play for Michigan.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Hall of Fame [Body]

Output: I dont respond to many posts, but just had to say this was the funniest thing I've seen on the blog.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 12 hours ago [Title] michigan already has a [Body]

Output: michigan already has a coaching search agency. Its called the AD.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 4 days ago [Title] My buddy and I go to one home [Body]

Output: My buddy and I go to one home game and one road game every year. Last year we went to the nebraska game. After losing to Michigan State I wasnt very excited about going. but once I drove the 9 hours to get there and sat in the big house it reminds me how much I love michigan and Ann Arbor. Maybe it's different if you live close to Ann Arbor, but no matter how bad things are going, I know that once I arrive I will have a smile on my face. Im making the 9 hour drive next Friday for the Penn state game with a very pregnant wife and It will be awesome to see those winged helmets and sing the victors. Hopefully without Hoke. Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 12 hours ago [Title] most of our elected leaders [Body]

Output: most of our elected leaders in congress also have these degrees...how's that working out? Approval ratings consistantly in the 20% range.


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] Very proud of this team and [Body]

Output: Very proud of this team and coach. This program has come a long way. GO BLUE! HAIL TO THE VICTORS!


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] Im drinking my favorite brew, [Body]

Output: Im drinking my favorite brew, Boulevard wheat. It's a kansas city beer. best wheat beer out there imo. Congrats to the team. Big 10 champs. I love not sharing titles. GO BLUE! HAIL!


Input: [Date] 1 year 43 weeks ago [Title] If Cuba is such a great [Body]

Output: If Cuba is such a great place, then why do people risk their lives crossing open water to get here?


Input: [Date] 2 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Worst: the old Memorial [Body]

Output: Worst: the old Memorial Stadium in Cleveland


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Title] their non-conference sos is [Body]

Output: their non-conference sos is one of the worst in the nation. Big ten team or not, don't ever feel sorry for iowa.


Input: [Date] 2 years 21 weeks ago [Title] Very proud of the team. Nice [Body]

Output: Very proud of the team. Nice to get a big win. Played hard. I hope Tim keeps his head up, he looked very upset especially toward the end of the game. The guys showed a lot of heart after a disappointing couple of weeks. Go Blue!


Input: [Date] 2 years 21 weeks ago [Title] cant post yet, but denard is [Body]

Output: cant post yet, but denard is going to be on the dan patrick show around 9:30am est.


Input: [Date] 2 years 23 weeks ago [Title] Howie Feltersnatch [Body]

Output: Howie Feltersnatch


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Title] yeah i know the rules. ive [Body]

Output: yeah i know the rules. ive been on this site almost every day for 2 years now. as long as things don't get nasty then the debate should be allowed. otherwise there is no point in having a board.


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Title] I so sick of this site [Body]

Output: I so sick of this site censoring every little thing worth talking about. Isn't there a way to delete the nasty posts, and let the interesting ones go. If you must lock a topic, why cant you at least leave a majority of the posts while not allowing any more replies so people can follow some of the debate. We cant be critical of the coaching staff, can't ever be critical of any recruit no matter how selfish they act or what they say, or if they take pics of stacks of cash or pose with bongs. You might as well just write what we should all think and forget the board, because its getting beyond ridiculous.


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Title] We were pre-season top ten [Body]

Output: We were pre-season top ten last year and how did that turn out. I want to see michigan win some big games for once before I start worrying about polls.


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Title] how would you guys compare [Body]

Output: how would you guys compare our homecourt advantage vs other arenas?


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Title] How about posts that begin [Body]

Output: How about posts that begin with an apology. "Sorry Im not an expert," or " Sorry if this has been posted already," or "Sorry this is from my iphone," or "Sorry im late to the discussion, I just now was able to remove the pickle." You know, stuff like that.


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Title] As an ISU grad i can say [Body]

Output: As an ISU grad i can say that's not all true. Our basketball program doesnt suck, football program has grown a lot in the past decade, our women's sports are good, and iowa state has great vet, engineering, business, computer, and ag programs. Not a lot of eyeballs agreed, but there's still a lot ISU could offer the big ten. Our fan base bought all or just about all the allotted tickets to a bad bowl game against an opponent they already beat.


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Title] If you're in the public eye [Body]

Output: If you're in the public eye and open a twitter account you're going to run into the occasional asshole.


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Title] The ball boy is 17. He knows [Body]

Output: The ball boy is 17. He knows better. He's stalling the game. I just wish he was actually kicked that hard to cause him to roll around like that.


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Title] I tired of this subject just [Body]

Output: I tired of this subject just like im tired of people pretending to care about the health of people they don't know. Let people be informed and then let them live with the consequences of their own decisions good or bad. Anything less is just another excuss to tell people how to live their lives because you think you know better and you know what's good for them.


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Title] I dont get this at all. Can [Body]

Output: I dont get this at all. Can we at least get him a few more looks on offense before we banish him to the CB depth chart? Enough with the mgokissup line of..."well I trust the coaches." They're human, they make mistakes, and not above criticism...see Al Borges.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] A team from the north playing [Body]

Output: A team from the north playing a team from the south in their backyard, no thanks. The structure is old. I'd be more interested in playing in boise against a different conference than being a part of another big ten embarrassment with all eyes on the s.e.c vs big ten scoreboard, especially this year.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] I dont get how whining and [Body]

Output: I dont get how whining and being critical about the coaches gets you banned, but calling people asshats is somehow okay? If someone is offbase on their opinion, the board will let them know.


Input: [Date] 2 years 39 weeks ago [Title] I went to both games the last [Body]

Output: I went to both games the last two years. Many more neb. fans in ann arbor than michigan fans in lincoln. I had the unfortunate pleasue of sitting next to a neb. fan who was also a spartan grad. He wasn't too horrible but you knew from sitting next to him that something just wasnt right. I think the tailgating is about the worst along with iowa city. Fans overall were nice. I did find it funny though I ran into the same husker fan outside the stadium twice who kept swearing and telling me to take off my michigan jersey. I asked a lot of neb fans last year ( including my father) how they were treated in Ann Arbor, and all of them said michigan fans treated them fine and they liked being in ann arbor. good all around fan experience i think for both fan bases.


Input: [Date] 2 years 40 weeks ago [Title] Cheers from Iowa! Enjoying a [Body]

Output: Cheers from Iowa! Enjoying a wheat beer from KC called Boulevard. GO BLUE! WELCOME HOME MR. PAUL BUNYAN!!!!


Input: [Date] 2 years 40 weeks ago [Title] I hope he arrives before [Body]

Output: I hope he arrives before kickoff. Go Blue! Beat state!


Input: [Date] 2 years 41 weeks ago [Title] There isn't a room left in [Body]

Output: There isn't a room left in lincoln under 260$ before taxes. I was in ann arbor for last years game and plan on enjoying this game just as much. Anyone from Michigan making the journey to lincoln?


Input: [Date] 1 week 1 day ago [Body] OP, you don't know what you're talking about. Williams and Pomona are, by almost any standard, top-ten colleges. (US News ranks them both in the top five.) Academically, they're on par with the top Ivies, and their acceptance standards are among the highest in the world. The whole "declining enrollment" thing doesn't really apply to these schools. And, anyway, the broader decline in college enrollment isn't about quality. it's about cost. Private colleges are more expensive than public ones. In a recession, guess what happens? Also, your logic is bizarre. So these tiny little colleges, with their relatively small endowments, are buying off Forbes? But the huge top-flight universities, with their massive endowments, are helpless lambs? [Title]

Output: Um, you don't know what


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Body] People who do something this stupid and ugly deserve to get trampled. And it's pure animal cruelty. [Title]

Output: People who do something this


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Wrong. This was well before the Internet devastation. Look it up. He's loathed in those cities. Also, why do zillionaire a continually give money to those who need it least? How about giving money to parts of the school that need it more? [Title]

Output: Wrong. This was well before


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Sam Zell absolutely decimated two of the country's greatest newspapers: the Chicago Tribune and the LA Times. He's notorious. Just another rich asshole trying to buy a legacy. [Title]

Output: Sam Zell absolutely decimated


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Sorry but that kid is obviously a major tool. [Title]

Output: Sorry but that kid is


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

Output: Yeah, but what's in this for


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Body] God bless a man who got rich by selling sub-primes. [Title]

Output: God bless a man who got rich


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Body] They have a good coach that's beaten m twice. And Harbaugh can only do so much in his first game. [Title]

Output: They have a good coach that's


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Body] OP: So you're not even going to mention the source of your information about Ole Miss? We're just supposed to believe you? [Title]

Output: OP: So you're not even going


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I wouldn't pretend to know how things will turn out for Shane. I'm cautiously optimistic. The one thing that did strike me, while watching his limited playing time, was that he seemed smaller and more slight than the average gun-slinging pocket-passer type. Is this perception accurate? Or no? [Title]

Output: I wouldn't pretend to know


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Body] You need to go to Iowa and Indiana. They're both great. Indiana is so old-school, you can enter the stadium at any time, day or night. And Iowa has a great atmosphere. Both towns are great, too. One warning: at both schools, I've never seen so many falling-down drunk students on game day. [Title]

Output: You need to go to Iowa and


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Chances harbaugh doesn't reveal the starter till opening night? For strategic reasons. [Title]

Output: Chances harbaugh doesn't


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Body] No intelligent person suggested the interview would impact anything. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: No intelligent person


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I love how people argue that noon games let them do stuff around the house but later ones don't. The games are the same length at any time. You still have half a day either way. What a ridiculous and lazy argument. [Title]

Output: I love how people argue that


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Nobody plays big noon games. Even in November. You do realize the NFL plays deep into the winter and nobody seems to mind? Noon games are relics. And very few people like them. [Title]

Output: Nobody plays big noon games.


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

Output: Noon sucks. Too sleepy and


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Body] The screaming highlighter color could only be preferred by teenagers. The team has historically worn, maize (albeit in marginally different shades) because that happens to be the the intended color. Which also looks better. [Title]

Output: The screaming highlighter


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

Output: Cavs will still find a way to


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Body] It may surprise you to learn that the media doesn't publish stories based on whether they're convenient for the program. [Title]

Output: It may surprise you to learn


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

Output: That's the rationalization


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Seriousy, dude? Another thread on this inane topic? Really? [Title]

Output: Seriousy, dude? Another


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I see your point. But mostly, I think, when you determine to attract as much attention as harbaugh does, you're also going to invite more scrutiny. Every little negative thing will be noted. That's just the way it goes. And it's not unfair. [Title]

Output: I see your point. But mostly,


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Nick's online chats are particularly bad. He offers no new information or insights and basically just says "only time will tell" to every question. He's lazy and not terribly insightful. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Nick's online chats are


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I don't think you understand how journalism works. You think they should just sit on their hands and not report a player's allegations -- even after asking M for comment? If this were Bama, I bet you'd be the first guy accusing ESPN of a coverup. [Title]

Output: I don't think you understand


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Yeah. Only a dumbass like you would make this a partisan political issue. [Title]

Output: Yeah. Only a dumbass like you


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 13 hours ago [Body] Agreed. This is a lousy precedent. Great lesson for the players. [Title]

Output: Agreed. This is a lousy


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 13 hours ago [Body] Yes. They fit the profile and have a certain old-school glamour about them. [Title]

Output: Yes. They fit the profile and


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Gee, this isn't a stale old chestnut or anything. Let it go already. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Gee, this isn't a stale old


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Body] No. The coaches already know we'll have a few medicals and a few fifth-years who won't be back. So they haven't over signed. They're under no obligation to inform us of the current roster numbers. [Title]

Output: No. The coaches already know


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Correct. It's so early in the cycle, things haven't had a chance to shake out. Inevitably, at least a few of these kids will go elsewhere -- ones that get late offers from their local team, or ones worried they'll get buried on michigan's depth chart. [Title]

Output: Correct. It's so early in the


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Title] I just found out that I [Body]

Output: got a sort of promotion.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days 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] 8 weeks 6 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] 10 weeks 4 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] 11 weeks 6 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] 12 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I either reciprocate it, [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Just my opinion [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 3 days 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] 14 weeks 5 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 1 day 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] 27 weeks 6 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 17 hours 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] 32 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I don't think Harbaugh [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 4 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] 32 weeks 6 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 17 hours 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] 33 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Kinda sounds [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 4 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] 33 weeks 6 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] 35 weeks 5 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] 36 weeks 6 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] 37 weeks 5 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 1 day 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] 39 weeks 5 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] 40 weeks 2 days 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] 40 weeks 4 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] 40 weeks 5 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 23 hours 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] 41 weeks 2 days 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] 41 weeks 2 days 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] 42 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I really appreciate this thread [Body]

Output: The only negative for me, was that I had a roaring laugh after reading it and again with the Pelini pic. I work in an oncology office and it always feels inappropriate to me to laugh too hard at work. I'm pretty sure everyone around me just negged me in their heads.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I disagree [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Congrats!!! [Body]

Output: That's awesome news!


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 6 days ago [Title] It's Friday [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I absolutely [Body]

Output: love the idea of Moeller getting a second chance to coach this program. Even if it is for less than a season.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I think it's really awesome [Body]

Output: that Mark Schlereth is eating a lemon on Mgoblog. Seriously, to the OP, you win the internet today. Well played.


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Gotta say, all of the "+1s" on this. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 5 days ago [Title] The funny thing is, [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 47 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Thanks for posting all these. [Body]

Output: I always enjoy reading articles that increase my understanding of football strategy. I totally understand if you aren't interested in tweeting much during games anymore, but if you change your mind, I promise I'll read ALL of your tweets. /notjoking


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 5 days ago [Title] My draft is tomorrow [Body]

Output: and I also have the first pick. Was thinking I'd go with Charles, but actually kinda hoping I can trade down.


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

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


Input: [Date] 51 weeks 3 hours ago [Title] Made my morning as well. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 7 weeks ago [Title] MSU as the Hound [Body]

Output: is the single most accurate comparison I've read on any of the "_____ as ______" characters. Well done.


Input: [Date] 1 year 10 weeks ago [Title] Happy Friday! [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 17 weeks ago [Title] Those are both fantastic. [Body]

Output: I understand the logistics behind getting these made into t-shirts (on time) would be a nightmare, but either would be about the coolest thing one could wear to the game tonight.


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Title] Well said. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Title] I love that he actually put stuff like [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Title] Never seen that Goro picture of him. [Body]

Output: That's awesome. I bet the arm with the watch is his "power" arm.


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] I agree. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] Well if you're at the bar, [Body]

Output: you may want to go with "assy in lassy" instead. Some chicks are really proud of their buns.


Input: [Date] 1 year 20 weeks ago [Title] It blows my mind how Izzo gets the "classy guy" [Body]

Output: title from the media. If he wins, he's somewhat classy. But if he loses, he whines, makes excuses, and now apparently yells at women. Putting the "assy" in classy, I guess.


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] I agree with Zack Novak. [Body]

Output: HELL YES, BIG TEN CHAMPS!!!


Input: [Date] 1 year 22 weeks ago [Title] I've heard this from multiple people. [Body]

Output: You can be tough and "hard edged" but still be respectful towards other people. Not a lot of people, let alone coaches, can pull this off. But it appears coach B does. Impossible not to love that guy.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] I'm a healthcare practitioner [Body]

Output: and I work in oncology. The guy that told me this was going to die soon. So, yeah, I maybe didn't do a great fact check. You got me. Well done, man.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] But what if moon dust is [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] I asked the same question. [Body]

Output: Apparently, the width of the landing gear could have prevented it from falling. Kind of like a snow shoe.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] I don't know, man. [Body]

Output: I feel like one could also say that Michigan vs Ohio State at the end of November is just a regular season game. While technically correct, that description is clearly lacking.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] Agree. [Body]

Output: I have always wished that would be changed to "go blue." Saying something supportive is never out of place.


Input: [Date] 1 year 23 weeks ago [Title] How do we haze this guy? [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Title] This is the most insightful post [Body]

Output: I've read on this situation. I also love the juxtaposition of a wonderfully cogent and intellectual post coming from a user name that trolls the dumbest thing ever said by a rival QB. Well done on both fronts, man. +1, indeed.


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Title] This is a tough call, IMO [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] So what happens if Seattle lost? [Body]

Output: Would he have had to move to an underdeveloped country where inaccurate championship t-shirts get sent?


Input: [Date] 1 year 25 weeks ago [Title] That's awesome. [Body]

Output: I feel like it's always worth a fistpump to see anyone who isn't a post-pubescent male wearing Michigan hockey gear. I live near Ann Arbor.


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Title] Agree [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Title] When I'm elderly [Body]

Output: and have dementia, I will still remember Zack Novak from that MSU game. Thinking about that performance always gives me chills.


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] Holy Crap! [Body]

Output: For some reason, my buddies and I love us some Jean-Claude Van-Dancin'. But the one we reference most is the scene from Kickboxer where he gets drunk and dances while wearing a "back thong." This is incredible.


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] It's so funny this was posted today [Body]

Output: As I left work today, a work contact tried to guess my age. Unsolicited. And guessed I was TEN years older than I actually am. What I do to feel young - take ibuprofen.


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Title] I have trained/worked in medicine for 15 years. [Body]

Output: I have never heard of someone surviving a sixtuple bypass. You are one tough hombre. Strong work, man. Good luck on a speedy recovery.


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Title] I actually agree with "Heisman talk." [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Title] Maybe. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Title] Great post [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Title] No [Body]

Output: It means we don't LOSE in the national title game for hoops.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] I respectfully disagree. [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] Don't know what the kid did, [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] I agree with you [Body]

Output: and am pretty sure we are not in the minority.


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Title] Me either [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Title] I have worked as an oncology healthcare practitioner [Body]

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


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Title] I just woke up from taking my 1st successful nap in about 5 yrs [Body]

Output: Pos bangs and wonderful gifs when I wake up? Clearly, I need to nap more often. /still groggy


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] By rule [Body]

Output: We would get paid in bottles of hot sauce and ... I'm too depressed to try to finish this joke.


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Title] Narduzzi to Nebraska seems like a strong possibility to me. [Body]

Output: But I wonder if the folks in Nebraska are a little gunshy with the "DC who's not really fun to talk to." I do think Narduzzi gets that level of job, though.


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

Output: Most informative post I've read on the interwebz, in, like, ever.


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Title] Lol, this game isn't going to OT [Body]

Output: Taylor is going to pick off Braxton at the end of regulation to seal the deal. Michigan wins 20-17. 1969 redux.