Input: [Date] 26 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Yeah. Too bad for him. He was probably 5th on the depth chart, assuming Drake recovers. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Yeah. Too bad for him. He was


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 3 days ago [Body] I always liked his attitude. Good kid. Played hard. But I guess this opens the door for both him and the team. One more slot to fill. Good luck to him. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: I always liked his attitude.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Oklahoma is one year removed from an orange bowl victory over Bama. I'd say he's fine. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Oklahoma is one year removed


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Barring absolute catastrophe with Morris or Speight during the pre-season, we should assume the coaches intend to RS the two incoming freshmen. Which means we only have two QBs. Which means Bellomy probably sticks. [Title]

Output: Barring absolute catastrophe


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Thank you for saying this. Sure, S&C coaches are important. But jeez. Rare is the S&C coach who's a game-changer, one way or the other. I'm sure Barwis is a perfectly good one. But mostly, it seemed, he just had a good branding thing going. When a team is no good, everyone always points to the S&C coach. Usually, though, it's more complicated than that. [Title]

Output: Thank you for saying this.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Well, the same attributes applied to the past seven years, so let's not be too hard on the one guy. You could say the same thing about the "legendary" Barwis. Those teams always faded, too. [Title]

Output: Well, the same attributes


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Although nobody wants to acknowledge this, it's actually a good book. [Title]

Output: Although nobody wants to


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Carmelo is obviously far more talented than Darko. But Carmelo is also a prima donna ball-hog whose overall contribution does not justify his huge salary. The real prize was Wade. [Title]

Output: Carmelo is obviously far more


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Josh Smith was by far the worse of the two. Retrospect is easy. At the time, though, everybody wanted Darko. Drafting him was a reasonable bet, especially given how few draft picks are sure things. Smith, by contrast, was widely known to be selfish, overrated, and generally not a good egg. The team didn't revolt against Darko. And his contract wasn't nearly as crippling as Smith's. This isn't a close call. [Title]

Output: Josh Smith was by far the


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Cass is very much a Michigan pipeline. But not an especially good one. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Cass is very much a Michigan


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 22 hours ago [Body] I understand why the coaches are saying this to recruits. It's the literal truth. But I'm sure the coaches know the transition will ultimately produce some attrition (and will therefore open additional spots). There will be guys who just don't fit the Harbaugh Way. Or don't want to fit. We'll likely see a few transfers by the time spring practice is done. Also, the whole "we only have a few spots left" is a helpful sales pitch. [Title]

Output: I understand why the coaches


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Some are worse than others. But frats generally tend to be pretty stupid and sheepish. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Some are worse than others.


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 2 days ago [Body] This great piece is mostly just boilerplate fluff of the sort AC normally serves up. [Title]

Output: This great piece is mostly


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 3 days ago [Body] If I were a coach, a silent commit would make me far more nervous than a kid who isn't yet committed. Silent implies significant degrees of uncertainty and deception, and I'd constantly be wondering if I'm being played. With silent commits, you're holding places for them. With players who haven't committed, at least you can keep recruiting other players at that position and not be left holding the bag on NSD. I do wonder re the percentage of silent commits who end up backing out. But I guess we'll never know. [Title]

Output: If I were a coach, a silent


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Yeah, although he's failed as a HC, he seems to be a pretty talented OC. Bama fans loved him till the OSU loss. Then the fans naturally blamed him for everything -- even though it was Bama's defense that really fell flat. Such is the life of an OC. [Title]

Output: Yeah, although he's failed as


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 4 days ago [Body] But there will almost certainly be a bit more attrition. It's inevitable. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: But there will almost


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Um, no it doesn't. It still has him committed to OSU. [Title]

Output: Um, not it doesn't. It still


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 6 days ago [Body] If so, such punch-pulling would seriously undermine Bacon's credibility. But maybe it's just that Bacon didn't learn this info till later. [Title]

Output: If so, such punch-pulling


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Good for DG. During his brief stint at WR, he definitely showed promise -- especially for a complete newbie. Sometimes his route-running was off. But of course it was. Also, he wasn't exactly blessed with a high-caliber passing attack. He's a really smart guy, and a remarkable athlete. He could make this transition. He may well be a better long-term investment than a certain other Michigan WR. [Title]

Output: Good for DG. During his brief


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Most of LA proper definitely is not "ghetto as fuck." Most of it is middle class. And a lot of it is wealthy. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Most of LA proper definitely


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 1 day ago [Body] A sincere question: if you boast about being humble, can you really be humble? Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: A sincere question: if you


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 2 days ago [Body] We definitely don't have a roster full of scrubs. We have a roster full of unrealized potential. Most teams in the league have lesser talent. Also we had the youngest team in the league this past season. You have to believe that better coaching, plus natural maturation, will improve the team. It's just a matter of how much. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: We definitely don't have a


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 2 days ago [Body] It's also good for M to be ranked with lower expectations. Less pressure. More motivation. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: It's also good for M to be


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I feel like it's OSU, then MSU, then it's wide open for multiple teams, with Wisky and M being the likeliest contenders. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: I feel like it's OSU, then


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Way to go, Mariota. Slide in the fourth quarter. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Way to go, Mariota. Slide in the fourth quarter.


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 3 days ago [Body] No one is ever again gonna believe Oregon is for real. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: No one is ever again gonna believe Oregon is for real.


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Oregon has once again proven to be soft. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Oregon has once again proven to be soft.


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 3 days ago [Body] The whole "LA is a bad sports town" is yet another one of those lame cliches about the city. Most of its teams -- Dodgers, Lakers, Kings, even the Galaxy -- draw very well. The Clips and Angels do respectably. So do USC and UCLA. Yes, attendance tends to flag when the teams struggle. But you could say that about most cities. Been to a Pistons game lately? Or a typical MSU football game? LA's NFL reputation had merit only to the extent that LA -- where there's plenty of alternatives, and where there's no real winter -- doesn't desperately need NFL football. But its "failure" to keep an NFL team stemmed mostly from bad, flighty ownership. Also, today's NFL is far more popular than it was when the Rams played in LA. And while it's true that LA fans tend to arrive late and leave early, that's generally a function of LA freeway traffic. If you're leaving work at 6 PM, or if you've got to get the kids in bed by 10, you're gonna miss part of the game. [Title]

Output: Yeah, the whole "LA is a bad


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Flatly incorrect. Most of their teams draw and do well, especially given that they have two teams in the nba and mlb. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Flatly incorrect. Most of


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Not really true that we dominated everybody. But nice thought anyway. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Not really true that we


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 22 hours ago [Body] Gee, ya think maybe Jim was just being politic? There's no way he's actually rooting for OSU. But what else was he supposed to say? [Title]

Output: Gee, ya think maybe Jim was


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 2 days ago [Body] He wasn't forced. He was told he had to agree to "stipulations." We don't know the specifics. Nor do we know the specifics re exactly why Bosch took his leave of absence. Maybe he had legit health/family/personal reasons. Maybe not. Absent the full story, nobody here is in a position to draw conclusions about either Bosch or Harbaugh. [Title]

Output: He wasn't forced. He was told


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 3 days ago [Body] I think maybe you're too close to this issue. 99.9 percent of fans and players don't care whether it's Nike or Adidas. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: I think maybe you're too


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Please kill the uniform company thing. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Please kill the uniform company thing.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 4 days ago [Body] You're correct and kudos for saying it. Those people who don't get it are people who don't get it. There's a reason there aren't more high profile black coaches. And it's not because white coaches are so much better. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: You're correct and kudos for


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Because MSU is a better and more high profile job than Pitt. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Because MSU is a better and more high profile job than Pitt.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Yes. Makes no sense. People see every rumor and jump to conclusions. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Yes. Makes no sense. People


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 4 days ago [Body] He's had DC offers from big programs. TAM. UNC. You don't turn those down to be a co-DC. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: He's had DC offers from big


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Nah. Would be a dumb career move. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Nah. Would be a dumb career move.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Why would either Durkin or Anderson come here to be a co-DC? They'd be essentially taking demotions. Unlikely. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Why would either Durkin or


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 4 days ago [Body] A lot of factors go into determining whether or not to recruit a given player, and the player himself might not know the whole story. Could be Hoke's team just didn't consider him right for Michigan, either athletically, personally, or academically. It's not as if Team Hoke wasn't recruiting top Southern players; it landed a few So I wouldn't read too much into Smith's case. [Title]

Output: A lot of factors go into


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 13 hours ago [Body] Saban is toying with them. Bama will steamroll through the second half. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Saban is toying with them.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 15 hours ago [Body] He may be. Or he may not. Just because a guy was a military officer does not necessarily mean he's the guy for this job. Murka! Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: He may be. Or he may not.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 17 hours ago [Body] You mean the Harris who flatly stated he has no interest? Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: You mean the Harris who flatly stated he has no interest?


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 1 day ago [Body] It's ridiculous how swiftly and decisively the peanut-gallery has given up on Shane. No, he hasn't set the world on fire. But he's had very limited game experience, under pretty crappy circumstances. Most QBs ride the pine for 2 or 3 years. And most need substantial starting reps before they hit their strides. (Few people saw much potential in a young Tom Brady, either). Everybody points to the young QBs at FSU and OSU -- but those QBs are a) exceptional and b) surrounded by NFL-caliber lines and RBs. Give Shane a minute to prove himself before you summarily dismiss him. [Title]

Output: It's ridiculous how swiftly


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 1 day ago [Body] He did nothing wrong! He simply gave advice to players who solicited it! Ryan Mallett had no place in an RR office. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: He did nothing wrong! He


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Great. Another thread saying the exact same thing. Which isn't even accurate. [Title]

Output: Great. Another thread saying


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 3 days ago [Body] A monkey can just record what M says at pressers. Talented reporters -- like the ones at this site, for instance -- break news and or challenge the party line. She just reports what the brass allows her to report. Nothing more. Never goes under the hood. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: A monkey can just record what


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Angelique is a stenographer. She virtually never breaks news or challenges authority. She just reports what she's spoon fed. Wojo is good, though. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Angelique is a stenographer.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 3 days ago [Body] I love how at every opportunity he places Franklin's name alog with Harbaugh, Meyer, and Dantonis. As if anyone outside of State College ever puts Franklin on that level. Nobody does. And so far Franklin has shown nothing. [Title]

Output: I love how at every


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I'm guessing the first thing he'll want to jump on is M's shortage re the sort of big nasty OL's he likes. [Title]

Output: I'm guessing the first thing


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 6 days ago [Body] This blog would have a cc thread for any of our rivals. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: This blog would have a cc thread for any of our rivals.


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Yeah. It wouldn't be at all insulting to hoke if he were asked to come sit for a photo with the guy who replaced him. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Yeah. It wouldn't be at all


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 6 days ago [Body] It's highly unlikely that M will have to pay SF anything. By most accounts, NFL contracts are restrictive only re the NFL. A coach can quit the NFL, and therefore his NFL contract, at any time, without penalty. It's unlikely Harbaugh's contract prohibits him from leaving for the college ranks. I'm not sure such a contract would even be legal. [Title]

Output: It's highly unlikely that M


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Why would he hire Wheatley as OC when he's never been anything more than a RB coach? Just because he once played for Michigan does not make him qualified. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Why would he hire Wheatley as


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Thank you for saying this. It's unbelievable that people care who makes the uniforms -- especially since it's the school that makes the ultimate call on what it will and won't wear. And at this point, post-Brandon, it seems unlikely the school will venture too far from the traditional looks. As long as the team improves, I'd be happy if Underoos makes the uniforms. [Title]

Output: Thank you for saying this.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Dude, this was posted yesterday. Cumong. [Title]

Output: Dude, this was posted


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Double post delete. Sorry. [Title]

Output: Double post delete. Sorry.


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Dantonio, Narduzzi and the rest of MSU's defensive staff have been together for a long time. By now, presumably, they're all pretty much on the same page. I wouldn't expect a huge dropoff. But here's hoping I'm wrong. [Title]

Output: Dantonio, Narduzzi and the


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Given Harbaugh's strong emphasis on tight-ends, you'd think Clark would be thrilled. [Title]

Output: Given Harbaugh's strong


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I don't believe any coaches strictly abide by this purported "honor code." It's totally fine to keep recruiting players who've given verbal commitments elsewhere. Commits are fair game until they sign or say "please stop recruiting me." [Title]

Output: I don't believe any coaches


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Hard to say what our decommits will do. Generally, though, Harbaugh's arrival would no doubt have a sensational impact on this recruiting class. He's one of the true coaching rock stars. He'll pull at least a few big recruits. Also, given his reputation with QBs, don't be surprised if he makes a serious run at one of the most coveted QB recruits -- to go along with Malzone, presumably. (Given that M has no established QBs, I could see Harbaugh taking two this year. Yes, it's a small class. But all coaching changes bring attrition, and this class could easily exceed 16). Four of the top QB prospects -- Rosen, Town, White, Browning -- are from California, where Harbaugh's reputation looms especially large. All four are committed elsewhere. But here's guessing at least one of them would return Harbaugh's calls. [Title]

Output: Hard to say what our


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Trade impacts chances in no way. Harbaugh can leave the nfl whenever he wants. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Trade impacts chances in no


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 3 days ago [Body] They need to bite the bullet, do the right thing, and blow this team up for draft-picks. Maybe keep Drummond and build around him -- if he's willing to be the anchor of a total rebuild. Which he may not be. Beyond him, they really have a bunch of replaceable and poorly matched parts. Monroe is good but not great. And he doesn't want to be here anyway. [Title]

Output: They need to bite the bullet,


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 3 days ago [Body] By most accounts, neither of those schools wanted him ahead of the guys they ended up hiring. [Title]

Output: By most accounts, neither of


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Yup. And it's not as if Schlissel can control Harbaugh's thoughts and actions. Schlissel acted surely. He put a (hopefully, evidently) competent AD in place. And the AD has ample money to offer Harbaugh. The rest is out of Schlissel's hands. Also, if we're to glean anything from comments made by botth Schissel and Hackett, it's that M has limited its candidate-pool to coaches who haven't taken "short-cuts." That's a bold statement -- especially if they hold true to it. We'll see. [Title]

Output: Yup. And it's not as if


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 4 days ago [Body] His apology seemed unnecessary. M has allowed in athletes with substandard grades. Some of these students have no doubt struggled. The recent graduation rate is great. But M, like so many other schools, has frequently steered students down the ol' General Studies/Kinesiology path. Neither is necessarily bad. But they tend to be the paths of least resistence, academically speaking. I assume a brilliant educator like Schlissel, having reviewed everything, had reason to come to his initial conclusion. He simply thinks M could do better on this front. Which is true. His apology, I'd imagine, was mostly a diplomatic one. [Title]

Output: His apology seemed


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I think he's been terrific so far. Speaks the truth. Isn't another drone. Has his priorities straight. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: I think he's been terrific so


Input: [Date] 31 weeks 6 days ago [Body] If you're the sort of person who commands 6-7 million, then you're the sort of person who notices the difference. Nobody gets that salary by accident. [Title]

Output: If you're the sort of person


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 16 hours ago [Body] Yeah. Wrong. All impartial media watchdog organizations deem Fox by far the most inaccurate and biased major news organization. It's not even close. And there are plenty of respectable organizations. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Yeah. Wrong. All impartial


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 16 hours ago [Body] I believe Feldman. I can't imagine Schlissel was okay with $48 million. And I wouldn't blame him. It's ridiculous. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: I believe Feldman. I can't


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 22 hours ago [Body] Well, if we learn that he's strung along his alma mater simply in order to leverage a better NFL deal, there would be reason to feel at least some resentment toward him. Business is business. But, dude, it's your school, man. [Title]

Output: Well, if we learn that he's


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Yeah the OP's question definitely necessitated its own thread. Because it's so different from all other salary threads. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Yeah the OP's question


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I want Harbaugh as much as anyone. But for M to pay that much would not reflect well on the school. It's unseemly. Let Alabama do that. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: I want Harbaugh as much as


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I do love when jocks hold press conferences to say they're not going to do something. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: I do love when jocks hold


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 3 days ago [Body] In terms of overall college experience and quality, I can't imagine going from Michigan to WVU. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: In terms of overall college


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 3 days ago [Body] No, I think that's how readers of this blog will feel. Most outsiders assume Harbaugh is a long-shot. There are plenty of high-caliber candidates out there. If Michigan lands a Miles, Stoops, or Mora, the hire will be generally praised. [Title]

Output: No, I think that's how


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Michigan doesn't need to "freeze" its few remaining recruits. Hackett said the coach will be hired by the beginning of the year. Recruits won't be doing much in the meantime. And there's no need to make a hasty hire just to satisfy the whims of a few recruits. That would be incredibly short-sighted. Make the best hire, not the fastest. Think long-term. [Title]

Output: Michigan doesn't need to


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Stoops would definitely be a home-run hire. But I haven't seen any substantial evidence that he's available. A bunch of columnists have suggested that he should go to Michigan. But nobody has indicated that he's among the candidates. [Title]

Output: Stoops would definitely be a


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Dantonio's yearly salary isn't actually that high. He made a higher figure last year due to performance bonuses, etc. [Title]

Output: Dantonio's actual yearly


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 4 days ago [Body] You're seriously an idiot. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: You're seriously an idiot.


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I find the whole thing about Mormon coaches feeling uncomfortable outside of "Mormon" states to be a little presumptuous and false. Yes, I'm sure some Mormons prefer to stick close to "home." But Mormons live all over the place. In fact, doing so is encouraged by their church. So I think non-Mormons jump to conclusions about their desires and priorities. Consider also that Mormon schools/state schools are probably just more likely to hire Mormon coaches. Just saying. [Title]

Output: I find the whole thing about


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Don't you think it would be odd if M didn't endeavor to cover all its bases and protect itself? It would be pretty reckless to just sit back and assume JH is coming. Relax, dude. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Don't you think it would be


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 6 days ago [Body] It's really simple. Get an exciting coach and exciting recruits follow. Happens every time. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: It's really simple. Get an


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 1 day ago [Body] He had to call the cops to get his girlfriend to leave? Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: He had to call the cops to get his girlfriend to leave?


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Gil Brandt is such an ass. He's the guy reporters call when they need somebody to say something quotable. He's been out of the game for a while. He's not a viable source. Go back and look at how many inaccurate statements he's made over the years. Just loves to seem relevant when he isn't. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Gil Brandt is such an ass.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Gil Brandt has long been one of the biggest windbags in football. He talks to anyone who calls himself a reporter. And he hasn't been connected in years. [Title]

Output: Gil Brandt has long been one


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 2 days ago [Body] This is no biggie. We've got a handful of promising and fast receivers on deck. I'm excited to see what Harris, Ways, and Canteen do next year. [Title]

Output: This is no biggie. We've got


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 4 days ago [Body] But what do his owner and GM think? [Title]

Output: But what do his owner and GM


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Main plus of Stoops over Harbaugh would be that each season wouldn't involve endless questions re whether he will jump the nfl. Stoops would be here to stay. That counts. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Main plus of Stoops over


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 days ago [Body] He beat Bama in a bcs bowl last year. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: He beat Bama in a bcs bowl last year.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Wow. A guy on reddit said this? Really? You have to post every random comment on every random board? You're really that credulous? Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Wow. A guy on reddit said


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Body] If they land Harbaugh, blue-chip recruits will immediately come running. He'll be fending them off with a paddle. Totally worth it. [Title]

Output: If they land Harbaugh,


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 12 hours ago [Body] Nebraska is nowhere near as good a job as Michigan. Florida is. But they're about even. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Nebraska is nowhere near as


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 13 hours ago [Body] You're so misguided, it's funny. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: You're so misguided, it's funny.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 16 hours ago [Body] It's a public school. USC is private. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: It's a public school. USC is private.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 16 hours ago [Body] Dungy is an old bigot who got rich by branding his "integrity" Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Dungy is an old bigot who got rich by branding his "integrity"


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 21 hours ago [Body] Pinkel is not a guy that the fan-base would consider a cool and exciting pick. He's okay. But nothing to celebrate. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Pinkel is not a guy that the


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 22 hours ago [Body] Pretty much every published list of potential candidates has included Mullen. [Title]

Output: Pretty much every published


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 22 hours ago [Body] If it's a top coach no one has mentioned, my money's on Mora or Richt. Both run good, clean programs. Both have pro-style philosophies. UCLA can't match the money we'd provide. And GA has gotten stale for Richt. [Title]

Output: If it's a top coach no one


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Agreed. He doesn't need Michigan when he'd have a handful of nfl teams offering top dollar. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Agreed. He doesn't need


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I learned how standards work [Body]

Output: I learned how standards work on my first dirt bike when I was 12 or so, and it wasn't hard to translate that into driving a stick. The first car I really drove extensively was my ex-gf's father's 944 in high school.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 hours ago [Title] I understand the law [Body]

Output: I understand the law completely, and I stand by my point. A free-rider criticizing those who pay for the good they are consuming for free is an interesting concept.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 3 hours ago [Title] I find it interesting that [Body]

Output: I find it interesting that someone advocating an illegal alternative would strike such a holier than thou tone, but that's just me.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I think you have it wrong [Body]

Output: What I never understood is how "cocksucker" became a derogatory term. It seems to me that, no matter your orientation, they are doing a service to somebody. Are you anti-blowjob? Seems to me like they should be praised for the good they are doing society. Cowherd, on the other hand, is awful.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Something about this seems [Body]

Output: Something about this seems weird.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Draftageddon! [Body]

Output: The mere mention of Draftageddon has me excited for the coming season. HARBAUGH!


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Assuming that Wuxia films [Body]

Output: Assuming that Wuxia films also count, I'm going with Hero.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 13 hours ago [Title] Utilities are absolutely [Body]

Output: Utilities are absolutely "national security stuff," and they should be more than fretting about the "possibility" that their systems may be compromised.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 13 hours ago [Title] From a national security [Body]

Output: From a national security perspective, this pales in comparison to what Snowden released. And I'm saying this as one of the affected.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 1 day ago [Title] '68 Mercury Cougar [Body]

Output: Dad bought it when I was 13 (1999) and we spent the next couple of years restoring it. Convinced him to drop a 351C in place of the 302 it came with stock. Pros: chick magnet, a ton of fun to drive Cons: cop magnet, 13MPG, no A/C Never going to get rid of it. Too many memories.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 12 hours ago [Title] Or in this case we do know [Body]

Output: Or in this case we do know who is reading it, which is instructive.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 2 days ago [Title] It seems to me that you and I [Body]

Output: It seems to me that you and I will never agree, since the core of my argument is that the playoffs should be decided by series (7 game series at that) in order to determine who is the better team. Short series and the spacing between the games allow teams to roll out their aces twice a series, whereas longer series are a test of depth. Baseball has always been about the depth of teams. That is why the regular season is so long, and that is why until recently it was considered absurd to have anything but series. I don't entirely disagree with you and see that there is some merit to your reasoning, but I disagree with you entirely that these benefits outweigh the assault on the very core of the game itself. There are 162 games in the regular season, and if one wildcard makes it in by a couple games over the next best ones, then so be it. Just like the Braves, they could have helped themselves by winning their games.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I understand these arguments, [Body]

Output: I understand these arguments, but I think some of the positive components of what you outline are overridden by what happened in 2012 during the first iteration of this format. A 94 win Braves team had to play an 88 win Cardinals team and ultimately lost a game played under protest due to one of the worst calls I have ever seen. Anyone who watched that game - which wasn't many because it started at 5PM on a Friday - should understand why a one game anything in baseball is not tenable; precisely because of that randomness. That the Cards went on to win the WS is a moot point, as they had no business being given equal treatment to a team that had a 6 game advantage on them, which played in a superior division, and which had won 5 of the 6 games against the Cardinals that season. Any benefit is far outweighed by the above being allowed to happen.


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Baseball is somewhat random [Body]

Output: An individual baseball game is more "random" because there are far more variables at work than there are in basketball, for example, where the same 6-8 guys play the same 6-8 other who run more or less the same plays. In baseball the batter-pitcher matchup, coupled with just how difficult it is for the offense to score in general produces such outcomes. I think baseball would be less "random" if the playoffs were as inclusive as other leagues, where the top 6-8 from the AL/NL each make it and they play a 7 game series (5 game series are too short IMO). In that scenario I think the better teams would win out at a similar rate as in football. That being said, I would hate that as a baseball fan. I think the 1 game play-in game is an abomination that should be strapped to an ICBM and launched into the sun.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 3 hours ago [Title] I never understood this and [Body]

Output: I never understood this and it drove me nuts while I was in A2. It's MEIJER not Meijers.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 14 hours ago [Title] In the student section right [Body]

Output: In the student section right behind a group of 30 or so PSU fans that were huge assholes to everyone around them the entire time. I can't believe how many M students sold their tickets during fall break; A2 was INFESTED with PSU bros that weekend. They were out on South U and elsewhere picking fights and whatnot the Friday before. Funny how they didn't seem to be around on Saturday night. This is when I lost all respect for PSU, well before the most recent...events. This and Braylonfest were the two best live moments in sports for me. That Saturday was one of the biggest party nights that took place while I was at M. I think because it was a generally terrible season to that point and the game ended at night the student body turned it up to 11.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 22 hours ago [Title] If I'm not mistaken that [Body]

Output: If I'm not mistaken that correction has to do with the speed of the satellite in orbit being faster than the speed of someone standing on the surface. The same principle would apply if you placed a clock on an extremely tall tower - the top is rotating faster than the base. These are two different principles at work here. Says that guy who's never taken physics, anyway (me).


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 1 day ago [Title] At some point doesn't the [Body]

Output: At some point doesn't the University have to consider how far it is willing to go to remain competitive in this environment? I think we have two great coaches in Harbaugh and Beilein, but as the years go on, Michigan will be challenged in its ability to do things the right way while also remaining competitive. I think we are currently very near the edge of the envelope.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 2 days ago [Title] This is true [Body]

Output: There is proof


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 3 days ago [Title] This post is the total [Body]

Output: This post is the total embodiment of a huge problem we have in this country.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 4 days ago [Title] This is the same coaching [Body]

Output: This is the same coaching staff who set up shop at Penn State right after the Sandusky-related NCAA sanctions were imposed. As far as antics go, I wouldn't put anything past Beckman.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I think my senior year [Body]

Output: I think my senior year (07-08) was probably the last year you could really sneak in as a late night destination. They kept everything locked, but we found a tree next to the fence on the on the Crisler side that was helpful in getting over the fence. Depending on the security guard's enthusiasm and weather, you could get a lot of time in on the field. It was pretty epic after a fresh snow. The best part is that the security lights were bright enough for you to see pretty well. I'm sure it's totally different now. Thanks, Dave Brandon.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Here we go... [Body]

Output: Age? 29 Occupation? Nuclear security/nonproliferation Location? DC Alum? LSA 2008 Most MICHIGAN thing you've ever done? (funny, memorable, etc.) Snuck into the Big House at 1AM and played football. We got a whole hour in before being run off.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 2 days ago [Title] 5k - mid-80s 944 10k - 1996 [Body]

Output: 5k - mid-80s 944 10k - 1996 Honda Prelude VTEC (probably buy for 5-6k and spend the rest gussying it up) 15k - BMW M3


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 3 days ago [Title] So if I understand this [Body]

Output: So if I understand this correctly, boxing is a complete waste of time for anyone involved. EDIT: anyone who isn't a sucker, since there are people making millions


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Iron Eagle [Body]

Output: The Iron Eagle soundtrack. All of it. Okay, maybe just Road of the Gypsy:


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Michigan is a football school [Body]

Output: I love Beilein and I love Michigan Basketball, but I yearn for the day when we are good at football again.


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 22 hours ago [Title] I was just in Tbilisi, though [Body]

Output: I was just in Tbilisi, though Yerevan is great too. I of course read mgoblog while there so at least for a time there's two mgobloggers in the Caucasus. EDIT: Okay, now there are at least three. EDIT EDIT: I accidentally upvoted myself, so rather than living with that shame I downvoted myself.


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I'm not really sure they are [Body]

Output: I'm not really sure they are at a disadvantage in recruiting because Michigan is running a series of half day camps in the South. Auburn is permanently located in Alabama, so I don't think things have changed. Plus they pay their players, etc. They are just whining because they are babies. Also I think it's hilarious that Auburn thinks it is a bigger name than Michigan.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I had similar experience too, [Body]

Output: I had similar experience too, and it was an extremely bizarre feeling. On one hand I wanted us to ruin what I perceived at the time to be a small chance they would make the playoffs, just so I could be assured that they wouldn't win it all. On the other, I felt as you described - I needed Michigan to lose to ensure Hoke wouldn't be retained. I don't know if I was happy, but I sure wasn't upset about the whole thing. I hope I never have to feel like that again.


Input: [Date] 5 years 33 weeks ago [Body] I am totally for that. In addition I support more regular shapes, a larger band, and better shows. Will any of this happen? nope. What you can do!- if you know any current band members suggest show ideas to them. They get up to 3 "votes" on suggestions for next seasons tunes. Usually the students only get to influence 1 show, but if they all suggest a really cool idea, that would be one show that's really good at least. [Title]

Output: Totally


Input: [Date] 5 years 33 weeks ago [Body] anyone in sections 4-25 during the game, you have basically no chance to hear the band. Welcome to physics. That's how sound works, and most of these are directional instruments. Anyone from 26-3 should expect to hear something, although depending on where you are not so much. For pregame 20-26 should expect to hear most of it except for when they play towards the end zones. Half time is basically the same thing minus when they pity the non-pressbox side. Also, cutting instruments will not make the band louder unless you know a whole bunch of kids who want to audition for trumpet and trombone. Last couple of years, those numbers have been down and it has hurt the overall volume level. Hate to sound like the football team, but yes it matters how many players the band has. Not saying Boerma isn't too blame, (which he very much is) but it's saying something when the band can't fill the quota for trombone players (one of the loudest instruments). [Title]

Output: ATTENTION!


Input: [Date] 5 years 34 weeks ago [Body] I've been waiting for anyone to bring this up. 4 games in 7 days. I know they didn't practice Monday(travel/rest day), so they have had probably 1 or 2 days of practice since Beilein has noticed all these issues. What did you really think would get fixed? Long season, plenty of games to earn those "quality wins" so sack up and lets watch some basketball. [Title]

Output: THANK YOU!


Input: [Date] 5 years 38 weeks ago [Body] Funny you mention illegal, I thought I just heard Keith Jackson say that UM was the most penalized team in the country. I'm not saying it's not a GREAT defense, but you'd think a Carr team would be anti-penalty. Maybe it was just the young gusto Carr being overly aggressive (too bad that didn't last) to get big hits etc. Note- He said this while UM was on defense but I have no clue what the breakdown was. Anyone else laughing how different football was 11 years ago? even the production value seems so retro. [Title]

Output: Most penalized team?


Input: [Date] 5 years 39 weeks ago [Body] I can not wait to hear what LINDA(!) has to say about all this. [Title]

Output: Linda


Input: [Date] 5 years 39 weeks ago [Body] Ok, I think you might be reading a bit much into that quote. Regardless, why not grant it for the 5th year? we still have an open scholarship for Trey, and if manny leaves(likely) we will have two open ships. Is there anyone else we are in on that we would need an extra scholarship or two going into next season that would necessitate forcing out a great team player? [Title]

Output: Why?


Input: [Date] 5 years 40 weeks ago [Body] I'm a huge fan of this type of research. This is what truly makes this board so great in that it gives us ways to suggest new metrics/ideas. I think this rating tool could be added into UFR and would be meaningful. The best part is that it doesn't even introduce anything new, just views them differently. It's a simple plug and chug addition. Once again kudos. [Title]

Output: Huge Fan


Input: [Date] 5 years 42 weeks ago [Body] Yes he is still at PSU,and yeah Garrett Graham is pretty darn good. [Title]

Output: Yes


Input: [Date] 5 years 46 weeks ago [Body] FWIW the halftime selection for this week is of the RAWK variety and not of the alumni pleasing variety so we'll see if that makes any difference in the discussion. [Title]

Output: Rawkband


Input: [Date] 5 years 46 weeks ago [Body] I know nothing about the numbers over a long period of time, but was simply relating the idea that we only have a band of brass is impractical based on the auditioning members currently. In addition there is no disputing that there are fewer members than there has been of late as it's come down from over 350ish to more like 320ish. I think topgun has the right idea that it's related to football success as sad as that is based on the evidence provided by the years after 97 when the band ballooned in size. [Title]

Output: That may be


Input: [Date] 5 years 46 weeks ago [Body] I was a member of the MMB recently and can tell you that they have been bleeding members the last 3 years. The band is down to around 320ish I believe and has been well over 400 at times. Part of this is a new musical cap put in place to promote musicality, but this does not explain the recent lack of people auditioning. This is especially true of Trombones and Trumpets who usually get no more than 20-25 people auditioning for about 15 spots. Of those 20, only maybe 13 or 14 are college level musicians. To give you a real number example, there are only around 40 trombones in this years band and they will take up to 60+. 20 Trombones is a huge difference in sound and balance of a band. It pains me to say it, but there is not the interest in bands that their once was and the lack of interest more than anything else has to be partly responsible in the lack of noise. This is not an excuse* for a lack of noise, but something to be considered. *(see Charlie Weis for example of excuses) [Title]

Output: To give you some perspective


Input: [Date] 4 years 28 weeks ago [Title] foam football [Body]

Output: I have a small maize and blue foam football signed by Ricky Powers, Desmond Howard, Elivis Grbac and a few others I don't recall.


Input: [Date] 5 years 17 weeks ago [Title] Heh heh heh! what do you [Body]

Output: Heh heh heh! what do you think he means, tonight you? It's like he's threatenin' me or somthing.


Input: [Date] 5 years 23 weeks ago [Title] All of these are gone? [Body]

Output: I assumed the marshmallow thing was over (i was there for some of the more vicious frozen marshmallow incidents) but i had no idea the Bullwinkle song and slamming the opposing mascot into the goal post was extinct as well. I have to say the piped in music made me cringe but i accepted it, the lack of Bullwinkle time is anathema to me.


Input: [Date] 5 years 44 weeks ago [Title] Seymour was not really [Body]

Output: Seymour was not really utilized as a pass rusher in that defense. He was mostly tasked with taking up multiple blockers so that the LBs had gaps to attack. That being said losing Harrison, Vrable, Bruschi, Seymour, Hobbs, and now Mayo is really taking it's toll on the D. Dan Pees on the pass rush: "We can always improve in the rush, but also some of it designed by gameplan to play some coverage and some of it was designed to put some pressure on them. We didn't always get there like wanted to, but really we've just got to improve in both the coverage part of it and the rush."


Input: [Date] 5 years 44 weeks ago [Title] NOPE [Body]

Output: FACT: it's spelled Patiots, anyone who tells you different is a lier. Check their pants for constant fire.


Input: [Date] 5 years 45 weeks ago [Title] Dhani fuckin Jones. The bow [Body]

Output: Dhani fuckin Jones. The bow tie speaks for itself.


Input: [Date] 5 years 47 weeks ago [Title] I can't get passed the [Body]

Output: I can't get passed the tow-thumb. http://www.buzzfeed.com/reddit/megan-fox-toe-thumb-pic


Input: [Date] 5 years 50 weeks ago [Title] it has a certain lyrical [Body]

Output: it has a certain lyrical quality, don't you think?


Input: [Date] 5 years 50 weeks ago [Title] Sounds like the contacts are bad [Body]

Output: open up the remote, do you see any wear or corrosion? has it ever been wet?


Input: [Date] 5 years 50 weeks ago [Title] At the risk of getting nega-bombed [Body]

Output: I have worked in dealer service as an advisor for 7 years. I can probably answer a lot of your questions, so fire away. Blazefire, dealers are independantly owned and operated. Manufacturers have no ability to tell the dealers what to do. You can complain, and those complaints will be forwarded to the dealer, but they cannot force the dealer to do anything. bj, the dealer i work at would have charged you $100 to tell you that. gas cap = evaporative system leak. Diagnosing this usually means they had to pressurize the fuel system and follow for the leak. The tech is gonna charge 1 hour labor for that. that being said, when a customer tells me their service engine light is on my 1st question is always 'did you just get gas? is the cap tight? check it and call me back'. gordie, was the car new when you bought it? if so the remotes are probably covered under the factory warranty. i would guess at least 3 years, but i don't know what specific make you have. there are dozens of different extended warranties out there. some cover remotes, some don't. you can always call them directly and ask, it's possible the advisor is assuming they don't cover it cause so many don't and he never specifically checked. did you already try replacing the batteries in the remotes? if it's not the remotes themselves then yeah, i could see having to leave it off for a while, electrical diagnostics are a bear. hope this helps


Input: [Date] 5 years 51 weeks ago [Title] My List [Body]

Output: In no paticular order: Wu-Tang KRS-ONE Outkast Talib Mos Def Luda and Saul Williams if he even counts


Input: [Date] 5 years 51 weeks ago [Title] In case it bothered anyone else [Body]

Output: both are acceptable: http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/ask-teacher/47866-unfeasible-vs-infeas...


Input: [Date] 6 years 5 days ago [Title] I don't know about the rest [Body]

Output: I don't know about the rest of you but I am hella-pumped about the upcoming season. I think it's gonna be somethign that for me Michigan football has not been in a while.... exciting. I think the offense will be dynamic and fst-paced, and the defense.... well the defense will keep us on the dge of our seats. Are we gonna be 12-0, 11-1 or even 10-2. no i don't think so. will i root for and expect them to win each individual game? of course. I'll be okay with 7-5 but i will expect much more. Go Blue


Input: [Date] 6 years 5 days ago [Title] If i was in AA [Body]

Output: coffee at the fleetwood followed by a rousing game of punk rock basketball. also, i second the notion of spending a great deal of energy avoiding impromptu high school reunions, so, no Arena and no 'hanging out' behind the heidleberg. can you still get cheap Frog Island bottles at the 8-ball?


Input: [Date] 6 years 5 days ago [Title] What's up [Body]

Output: What's up with that formation where the slot is covered up?


Input: [Date] 6 years 4 weeks ago [Title] This one took me a while [Body]

Output: MNC = Mythical National Championship


Input: [Date] 6 years 12 weeks ago [Title] i'm going by the playoff [Body]

Output: i'm going by the playoff roster only, which is all that is relevent.


Input: [Date] 6 years 12 weeks ago [Title] i know that, i was replying [Body]

Output: i know that, i was replying to maizerage13's line combination idea


Input: [Date] 6 years 12 weeks ago [Title] that was a tough loss last [Body]

Output: that was a tough loss last night, i hardly see how they are bowing out. Also, average Red Wings age = 28. Average Dicks age = 31.88.


Input: [Date] 6 years 12 weeks ago [Title] there is [Body]

Output: no centerman on your second line Hossa, Franzen, Huddler are all wings (not the red kind, the offensive kind). You need to replace one of them with Drapes, Helm, or Flipper


Input: [Date] 6 years 20 weeks ago [Title] why are you feeding the [Body]

Output: why are you feeding the troll?


Input: [Date] 6 years 22 weeks ago [Title] What is this, lent? [Body]

Output: It's gonna be tough to give it up, this stuff is like water for me. I can switch over to Knob Creek, but I'm not gonna enjoy it (as much). Let's hope AA gets an anti-Ohio version soon so it can all balance out.


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

Output: Dude was a beast and Tim's OSU performance not withstanding, Tyrone was always my favorite UMich back


Input: [Date] 6 years 35 weeks ago [Title] I for one [Body]

Output: am so happy that MGoBoard looks nothing like that buckeyes forum, the emoticons crit my eyes for eleventy-seven inane damage.


Input: [Date] 6 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Brian, this post i so well [Body]

Output: Brian, this post i so well written and so on point that I have been linking it almost exclusively to people who don't even know what a Michigan Football is. That, is great writing.


Input: [Date] 6 years 37 weeks ago [Title] That is one of my favorite [Body]

Output: That is one of my favorite MST3k.


Input: [Date] 6 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Woods will fill in [Body]

Output: for AD in the base package but probably not so much in sub packages. Crable is on IR as the previous poster stated, but from what I had gathered his special teams performance was lacking and one reason he hadn't seen any playig time even prior to his shin injury. Also, AD is not out for the season at this point but it's still early.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I learned how standards work on my first dirt bike when I was 12 or so, and it wasn't hard to translate that into driving a stick. The first car I really drove extensively was my ex-gf's father's 944 in high school. [Title]

Output: I learned how standards work


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 hours ago [Body] I understand the law completely, and I stand by my point. A free-rider criticizing those who pay for the good they are consuming for free is an interesting concept. [Title]

Output: I understand the law


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 3 hours ago [Body] I find it interesting that someone advocating an illegal alternative would strike such a holier than thou tone, but that's just me. [Title]

Output: I find it interesting that


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Body] What I never understood is how "cocksucker" became a derogatory term. It seems to me that, no matter your orientation, they are doing a service to somebody. Are you anti-blowjob? Seems to me like they should be praised for the good they are doing society. Cowherd, on the other hand, is awful. [Title]

Output: I think you have it wrong


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Something about this seems weird. [Title]

Output: Something about this seems


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Body] The mere mention of Draftageddon has me excited for the coming season. HARBAUGH! [Title]

Output: Draftageddon!


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Assuming that Wuxia films also count, I'm going with Hero. [Title]

Output: Assuming that Wuxia films


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 13 hours ago [Body] Utilities are absolutely "national security stuff," and they should be more than fretting about the "possibility" that their systems may be compromised. [Title]

Output: Utilities are absolutely


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 13 hours ago [Body] From a national security perspective, this pales in comparison to what Snowden released. And I'm saying this as one of the affected. [Title]

Output: From a national security


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Dad bought it when I was 13 (1999) and we spent the next couple of years restoring it. Convinced him to drop a 351C in place of the 302 it came with stock. Pros: chick magnet, a ton of fun to drive Cons: cop magnet, 13MPG, no A/C Never going to get rid of it. Too many memories. [Title]

Output: '68 Mercury Cougar


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 12 hours ago [Body] Or in this case we do know who is reading it, which is instructive. [Title]

Output: Or in this case we do know


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 2 days ago [Body] It seems to me that you and I will never agree, since the core of my argument is that the playoffs should be decided by series (7 game series at that) in order to determine who is the better team. Short series and the spacing between the games allow teams to roll out their aces twice a series, whereas longer series are a test of depth. Baseball has always been about the depth of teams. That is why the regular season is so long, and that is why until recently it was considered absurd to have anything but series. I don't entirely disagree with you and see that there is some merit to your reasoning, but I disagree with you entirely that these benefits outweigh the assault on the very core of the game itself. There are 162 games in the regular season, and if one wildcard makes it in by a couple games over the next best ones, then so be it. Just like the Braves, they could have helped themselves by winning their games. [Title]

Output: It seems to me that you and I


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I understand these arguments, but I think some of the positive components of what you outline are overridden by what happened in 2012 during the first iteration of this format. A 94 win Braves team had to play an 88 win Cardinals team and ultimately lost a game played under protest due to one of the worst calls I have ever seen. Anyone who watched that game - which wasn't many because it started at 5PM on a Friday - should understand why a one game anything in baseball is not tenable; precisely because of that randomness. That the Cards went on to win the WS is a moot point, as they had no business being given equal treatment to a team that had a 6 game advantage on them, which played in a superior division, and which had won 5 of the 6 games against the Cardinals that season. Any benefit is far outweighed by the above being allowed to happen. [Title]

Output: I understand these arguments,


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 3 days ago [Body] An individual baseball game is more "random" because there are far more variables at work than there are in basketball, for example, where the same 6-8 guys play the same 6-8 other who run more or less the same plays. In baseball the batter-pitcher matchup, coupled with just how difficult it is for the offense to score in general produces such outcomes. I think baseball would be less "random" if the playoffs were as inclusive as other leagues, where the top 6-8 from the AL/NL each make it and they play a 7 game series (5 game series are too short IMO). In that scenario I think the better teams would win out at a similar rate as in football. That being said, I would hate that as a baseball fan. I think the 1 game play-in game is an abomination that should be strapped to an ICBM and launched into the sun. [Title]

Output: Baseball is somewhat random


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 3 hours ago [Body] I never understood this and it drove me nuts while I was in A2. It's MEIJER not Meijers. [Title]

Output: I never understood this and


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 14 hours ago [Body] In the student section right behind a group of 30 or so PSU fans that were huge assholes to everyone around them the entire time. I can't believe how many M students sold their tickets during fall break; A2 was INFESTED with PSU bros that weekend. They were out on South U and elsewhere picking fights and whatnot the Friday before. Funny how they didn't seem to be around on Saturday night. This is when I lost all respect for PSU, well before the most recent...events. This and Braylonfest were the two best live moments in sports for me. That Saturday was one of the biggest party nights that took place while I was at M. I think because it was a generally terrible season to that point and the game ended at night the student body turned it up to 11. [Title]

Output: In the student section right


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 22 hours ago [Body] If I'm not mistaken that correction has to do with the speed of the satellite in orbit being faster than the speed of someone standing on the surface. The same principle would apply if you placed a clock on an extremely tall tower - the top is rotating faster than the base. These are two different principles at work here. Says that guy who's never taken physics, anyway (me). [Title]

Output: If I'm not mistaken that


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 1 day ago [Body] At some point doesn't the University have to consider how far it is willing to go to remain competitive in this environment? I think we have two great coaches in Harbaugh and Beilein, but as the years go on, Michigan will be challenged in its ability to do things the right way while also remaining competitive. I think we are currently very near the edge of the envelope. [Title]

Output: At some point doesn't the


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 2 days ago [Body] There is proof [Title]

Output: This is true


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 3 days ago [Body] This post is the total embodiment of a huge problem we have in this country. [Title]

Output: This post is the total


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 4 days ago [Body] This is the same coaching staff who set up shop at Penn State right after the Sandusky-related NCAA sanctions were imposed. As far as antics go, I wouldn't put anything past Beckman. [Title]

Output: This is the same coaching


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I think my senior year (07-08) was probably the last year you could really sneak in as a late night destination. They kept everything locked, but we found a tree next to the fence on the on the Crisler side that was helpful in getting over the fence. Depending on the security guard's enthusiasm and weather, you could get a lot of time in on the field. It was pretty epic after a fresh snow. The best part is that the security lights were bright enough for you to see pretty well. I'm sure it's totally different now. Thanks, Dave Brandon. [Title]

Output: I think my senior year


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Age? 29 Occupation? Nuclear security/nonproliferation Location? DC Alum? LSA 2008 Most MICHIGAN thing you've ever done? (funny, memorable, etc.) Snuck into the Big House at 1AM and played football. We got a whole hour in before being run off. [Title]

Output: Here we go...


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 2 days ago [Body] 5k - mid-80s 944 10k - 1996 Honda Prelude VTEC (probably buy for 5-6k and spend the rest gussying it up) 15k - BMW M3 [Title]

Output: 5k - mid-80s 944 10k - 1996


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 3 days ago [Body] So if I understand this correctly, boxing is a complete waste of time for anyone involved. EDIT: anyone who isn't a sucker, since there are people making millions [Title]

Output: So if I understand this


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 3 days ago [Body] The Iron Eagle soundtrack. All of it. Okay, maybe just Road of the Gypsy: [Title]

Output: Iron Eagle


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I love Beilein and I love Michigan Basketball, but I yearn for the day when we are good at football again. [Title]

Output: Michigan is a football school


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 22 hours ago [Body] I was just in Tbilisi, though Yerevan is great too. I of course read mgoblog while there so at least for a time there's two mgobloggers in the Caucasus. EDIT: Okay, now there are at least three. EDIT EDIT: I accidentally upvoted myself, so rather than living with that shame I downvoted myself. [Title]

Output: I was just in Tbilisi, though


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I'm not really sure they are at a disadvantage in recruiting because Michigan is running a series of half day camps in the South. Auburn is permanently located in Alabama, so I don't think things have changed. Plus they pay their players, etc. They are just whining because they are babies. Also I think it's hilarious that Auburn thinks it is a bigger name than Michigan. [Title]

Output: I'm not really sure they are


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I had similar experience too, and it was an extremely bizarre feeling. On one hand I wanted us to ruin what I perceived at the time to be a small chance they would make the playoffs, just so I could be assured that they wouldn't win it all. On the other, I felt as you described - I needed Michigan to lose to ensure Hoke wouldn't be retained. I don't know if I was happy, but I sure wasn't upset about the whole thing. I hope I never have to feel like that again. [Title]

Output: I had similar experience too,


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Title] Orange Shirting [Body]

Output: Someone in the comments at SBNation site Roll "Bama Roll gets the credit.


Input: [Date] 3 years 2 weeks ago [Title] What? [Body]

Output: "You are just as guilty as Joe Paterno of putting football above crime and victims." I don't agree with this at all. I can't speak for who you are responding to, but that goes too far. No punishment is going to fit the crime. The leaders will likely see prison time though. I think a lot of people want revenge on PSU because the crimes are so shocking.I think a postseason ban will be the likely punishment on the program. To me that seems like the probable "compromise".


Input: [Date] 3 years 4 weeks ago [Title] Feb 2001? [Body]

Output: The date of the email looked funny to me. I kept hearing Mcqueary witnessed the shower incident in 2002, and that was what was reported leading up to the trial, but I looked it up and Mcqueary changed it to 2001 in his testimony. Just saying if anyone else noticed the same thing.


Input: [Date] 3 years 5 weeks ago [Title] Relax [Body]

Output: I read it that way and laughed to myself. I'm not that anal to seriously correct people. I was just sharing something slightly humorous.


Input: [Date] 3 years 5 weeks ago [Title] you [Body]

Output: You misspelled chain.


Input: [Date] 3 years 5 weeks ago [Title] I wonder [Body]

Output: I wonder if they had to check with compliance first. Only half kidding. I agree, kidney donation goes in the plus column.


Input: [Date] 3 years 5 weeks ago [Title] I wouldn't worry about that [Body]

Output: Space Emperor is a Michigan Man.


Input: [Date] 3 years 10 weeks ago [Title] I bet bowls [Body]

Output: I don't care what the article says, I bet the end result is the Rose and Sugar Bowls are used as semis. I predict that as long as the champs of the B12, B1G, Pac and SEC are in the top 4 they meet in their contracted bowl game, there will not be seeds, so 1 could play 2 before the NC. When the conference champ doesn't qualify, they will not get into the bowl and will be replaced by the team that qualified.


Input: [Date] 3 years 17 weeks ago [Title] We are not sure [Body]

Output: Where do we draw the line based on accusations that aren't charged? The Duke lacrosse case is a rare exception, but I don't think we should assume initial reports are true. Was it full corrobaration, or partial from the teammate? I don't remember the details from the article. We have questions, but we don't actually know.


Input: [Date] 3 years 18 weeks ago [Title] The weird thing [Body]

Output: The weird thing is that he doesn't have a garage, just a circle driveway. Don't tell me that the garage is out of the picture. I don't see a garage and I am therefore sticking with the belief that a garage does not exist.


Input: [Date] 3 years 24 weeks ago [Title] Slightly OT [Body]

Output: I've noticed that Nebraska isn't on the schedule, I'm disappointed that there isn't a complete round robin for Big Ten play. The newcomers have a good program and should be playing the top program in the Big Ten. Hopefully that changes in the future.


Input: [Date] 3 years 33 weeks ago [Title] Brandon likes the spotlight [Body]

Output: A man willing to schedule Appy State seems like the kind of guy to schedule Arizona.


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Good for Denard [Body]

Output: I'll admit that I was one who thought the team might be better with Denard playing more of a Percy Harvin role and Devin playing QB. Most people arguing for Devin at QB did not want Denard "benched". So I don't think that word is accurate. Credit to Denard for improving when I thought he was stagnating. I never stopped rooting for him, just questioning if he had reached his ceiling as a passer. I'm not holding my breath when he passes anymore.


Input: [Date] 3 years 40 weeks ago [Title] Pitt [Body]

Output: The Backyard Brawl is their big game.


Input: [Date] 3 years 41 weeks ago [Title] It is based on more than the MSU game. [Body]

Output: Granted fans don't have enough evidence to say Gardner should play, but Denard has been making people cringe with his passes for awhile now. The loss just opened the door for people to say what they have been thinking. People tend to stay quiet after a win, although some people have touched on it.


Input: [Date] 3 years 41 weeks ago [Title] When the D takes away the running game [Body]

Output: When the D takes away the running game the qb needs to be able to exploit the holes in the passing game. Michigan has good receivers. Devin appears (with limited playing time as evidence) to be able to throw where he wants to, although it may or may not be the right read. Denard is like my golf game, he knows where he wants to go with the ball, but doesn't consistently get it to where he is aiming.


Input: [Date] 3 years 47 weeks ago [Title] As of now, BTN [Body]

Output: 8 pm, Monday, September 5.


Input: [Date] 3 years 48 weeks ago [Title] ND is still evaluating their options. [Body]

Output: The fact that they haven't made a decision yet, which doesn't seem it should take that long, and the reemergence of realignment has gotten me to waste time speculating about B1G things. I know, unlikely.


Input: [Date] 3 years 49 weeks ago [Title] T-Bob? [Body]

Output: I can't be the only one who read that as Tackle Bob Hebert, as in the position he plays. As mentioned below, Bobby Hebert to Anthony Carter was fun to watch.


Input: [Date] 3 years 50 weeks ago [Title] A&M isn't a cultural fit with the B1G [Body]

Output: But they do fit academically. I think it would be difficult for them to sell a move to the Big Ten with how their base has embraced the possible move to the SEC. It would be funny to see A&M on BTN while Texas still doen't have a carrier for the Longhorn Network.


Input: [Date] 3 years 50 weeks ago [Title] I doubt the SEC goes to 16 [Body]

Output: Although I wouldn't be too surprised. I am confident they will go to 14.


Input: [Date] 3 years 51 weeks ago [Title] Wasn't [Body]

Output: Wasn't Penn State the biggest temporarily durting renovations? I could be wrong, but I thought that was the case.


Input: [Date] 3 years 51 weeks ago [Title] Of the 4 [Body]

Output: Of the 4 major pro team sports, I think the baseball playoffs are the closest to a coin flip in each series and is the least likely to crown the best team as the champion. The shortened rotations and off days during the playoffs make it completely different from the regular season. The best regular seaon team doesn't make it to the World Series as often as they did prior to the expansion of the playoffs obviously. In short, the regular season doesn't matter once the playoffs begin.


Input: [Date] 4 years 2 weeks ago [Title] I think [Body]

Output: I think Crean married Harbaugh's sister.


Input: [Date] 4 years 5 weeks ago [Title] Yes, the growth spurt [Body]

Output: The growth spurt is a clue that he may be a late bloomer, and worth the "risk' of a greyshirt offer. I think Dennis Rodman was 5' 11" when he graduated high school. I know it's a different sport and I'm not saying that Clark will be a comparable athlete, I'm just making the point that some people physically mature later than others. If that is the case here, he could be a real steal.


Input: [Date] 4 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Exactly, recruiting sites aren't everything [Body]

Output: Coaches were able to recruit before the internet, they have their own criteria. If they offer a kid who is ranked low because he didn't market himself by going to all of the camps the sites pay attention to, it doesn't mean the coaches don't think he is a better fit than someone highly ranked. Recruiting sites are for the fans. It's like complaining about an NFL team drafting someone ranked below one of Mel Kiper's favorites.


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] I don't care [Body]

Output: I don't care about helmet stickers being used or not, but Michigan would not be copying Ohio State. Helmet stickers began at Miami (OH) in 1965, coached by Bo Schembechler. OSU copied Bo.


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] There are [Body]

Output: There are nine redshirt juniors by my count. I would guess about four (not guessing who) don't get a fifth year and with let's say about four transfers and the 18 spots that are currently available we get 26.


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] All M and N [Body]

Output: Pretty easy if you remember it as Iowa plus all Ms and Ns.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] This is [Body]

Output: This is the start of the three-of-a-kind trend which beats a pair.


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 4 days ago [Body] The crowd consisted of what looked like 30 people. That might be generous. [Title]

Output: Attendance


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I will still honor the gift card offer. Shoot me an email now so I can make a note in my system. I really appreciate it! mgoblog@homesurelending.com [Title]

Output: Thanks


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 52 min ago [Body] I will toss in a hoodless sweatshirt just for you. Not to steal work from someone else but you can transfer the appraisal over if I can beat the rate. Just sayin.... [Title]

Output: Deal


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 54 min ago [Body] That is how it works. Buy a house costing at least $100,000 and I give you a $40 hat. haha I think it is more along the lines of if you are already in the market here is something that might make it worth using my services. [Title]

Output: Exactly


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 4 days ago [Body] My dad graduated from Harvard, as did two of my siblings. I went to Northern Michigan because I was a total dumb ass until about the age of 25. You cannot make kids good students or force them to care. [Title]

Output: No


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 1 day ago [Body] This has been posted 12 times now. To be honest, if this kid is so easily offended do we really want him? I doubt whatever Mattison said was all that bad. [Title]

Output: Sooo...


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 2 days ago [Title]

Output: Tom is perfect...


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 2 days ago [Body] post... Great work. [Title]

Output: double


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Correct me if I am wrong but is this not a social medium? [Title]

Output: Correct me if I am wrong but


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

Output: Double post...


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Damn Android. [Title]

Output: Triple


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Having gone down to Atlanta and having had one of the best weekends of my life until the last 6 minutes of the title game, this helped. The loss soured a lot of it. I have never gone back and re-watched the title game. Seeing the players and coaches looking back on the experience fondly reminded me how great it was and how impressive they were. My Cool Story Bro includes meeting Desmond, drinking with Jimmy King and Makhtar Ndiaye, and saying hello to Bill Russell and other basketball royalty. [Title]

Output: Closure


Input: [Date] 28 weeks 4 days ago [Title]

Output: Where is your proof?


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 1 day ago [Body] and takes me up on the khakis instead of the basketball tickets. [Title]

Output: Hope he uses my offer


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 5 days ago [Body] This is really getting out of control... [Title]

Output: EmoGoBlog


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 17 hours ago [Title]

Output: ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 days ago [Body] sent an offer out to the kid who won the Dr. Pepper contest. [Title]

Output: Borges just...


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 days ago [Title]

Output: Sam Webb needs to


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 5 days ago [Body] mods, feel free to delete [Title]

Output: gone


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 5 days ago [Body] shoot me an email [Title]

Output: madmaxwebb


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I am trying to give two 18th row seats and a parking pass away and CANNOT do it. So glad I got season tickets.... [Title]

Output: Case in point...


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 5 days ago [Body] got 4, so keep trying. just a third rate ticketing system. didn't they learn anything from Pearl Jam??? [Title]

Output: just got mine


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Give it 30 minutes and we will see if anyone responds. Will let you know. [Title]

Output: will let you know


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Was holding a crying one month old at the time of answering! Looking forward to hearing from you. [Title]

Output: sorry


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 6 days ago [Body] After 10 attempts, I was finally able to find someone who wanted the tickets. What a sad state that a pair of Michigan tickets in the 18th row are so hard to give away. Sorry, Don they called right before you posted. Anyone else who calls today, I will enter you into a drawing for a $25 amazon card though. I appreciate all the support from this blog. You are all the best. Go Blue! [Title]

Output: Shocking....


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Who wants them? These things are worth at least $15 each..... [Title]

Output: Tickets Still Available


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 23 hours ago [Body] Thanks for all the replies, and for the calls and emails! Keep em coming, my kids need Christmas presents! MLaw06 - So, if your credit is good and it is a decent loan size you could probably get to 2.875 on a 15 year or 10 year. You would pay about a point, but might be worth it in the long run. Feel free to call me. julesh - Sounds great! If you call me or email me today I will enter you in the contest regardless. I will offer my advice on what to do and what not to do in preparation for pre-approval. cailou - we need MOAR KHAKIS. My humble opinion, based on no facts, Harbaugh wants the job! [Title]

Output: Deadline is Midnight Tonight


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 1 day ago [Body] And I would love to help you out. I am really low pressure, you aren't going to get hounded to do a loan. My seats are good. I can't use them so I figured a give away was in order. Devin and the other seniors need to go out with a W in front of a loud crowd! [Title]

Output: This is me...


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 2 days ago [Body] The entire men's department at the Arborland JC Penney just erupted in applause. [Title]

Output: NEED MOAR KHAKIS


Input: [Date] 45 weeks 6 days ago [Title]

Output: Friday? AWW HELL YEAH


Input: [Date] 13 hours 46 min ago [Body] gives no shits and loves to troll media morons. [Title]

Output: Mike Leach...


Input: [Date] 13 hours 53 min ago [Body] That upper deck has an ok veiw but the ramp getting up and down from there is just stupid. It's easily the worst walk as a sports fan I've made. The rest of the stadium is old and the non-crazy fans will openly admit it. I sat in the north endzone last year and it's messes with your mind that the rest of the stadium and that section are actually part of the same place. [Title]

Output: Been there


Input: [Date] 13 hours 58 min ago [Body] A buddy and I went a few years ago and came away with the same opinon. It's like W. Layfayette high school donated their old bleachers for their visitor section. When I told the guys at our tailgate they laughed since my experience in 2010 was similar to theirs... in the 1980's. [Title]

Output: Agreed


Input: [Date] 2 days 16 hours ago [Body] Thats pretty much how ESPN handles everything. It's the only reason why First Take is still on the air. [Title]

Output: Thats ESPN


Input: [Date] 2 days 21 hours ago [Body] As a Michigan fan I don't give a shit on how other teams handle issues like this. I care about how Michigan handles their own business. It's not like this issue made anyone here change their mind regarding MSU. [Title]

Output: Don't care


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Don't worry about the source. They've gotten a lot better over the past couple of years and I love their Team Stream app. [Title]

Output: Bleacher Report


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 1 day ago [Body] The media morons are comical and rarely offer anything other than the same generic questions three different ways, ask subjects they know the coach won't touch (ex. injuries) or in the case of "shock jock" sports shows (ex. Cowherd, Mike Valenti) just make noise. More coaches should go the route of Harbaugh today, Popovich at the half or Dantonios "next question" because many of the reporters deserve it. [Title]

Output: This should happen more


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 2 days ago [Body] There are articles about these rings and it said MSU puts the score of their second biggest win (after the bowl game) on their bowl rings. Their Rose Bowl ring celebrates the win over Ohio State in the B1G championship. Ohio State also does this and has the score of the Michigan v. OSU game from the 2008 season on their conference championship rings. I don't really read that much into it. [Title]

Output: Read about this


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 5 days ago [Body] This whole Nike/Addias thing is beyond stupid. I hope Michigan wears friggn' Russell or Skechers just to screw with some of the zealots. [Title]

Output: Man


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Where does he fit in based on your criteria of "class act" with some of his on field conduct? [Title]

Output: Harbaugh


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Many fans have a difficult time with the fact the coaches of rival schools usually get along just fine. They have the best idea of what the other coach is going through with their own fans and rival fans spracking off. [Title]

Output: "fans"


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 2 days ago [Body] That's an easy one to get around since Michigan will be wearing Nike all the recruits in the country will want to play for Michigan! Nike solves all the ills of the football team and that extends to all other sports too! Because Nike! /S [Title]

Output: Recruiting


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 6 days ago [Body] They also were without a top flight forward. You could argue the merits of Franzen but regardless of that his contract is equal to many very good players and in the salary cap era that was a hit too. Also they were out another high priced player in Weiss simply because he just doesn't seem to fit anywhere. The Wings have about $9 million tied up in those two players that combined played just two games in the playoffs (both Weiss of course) so if you could substitute them for at least one really good player it couldhave been a different story. It's all hypotheticals but I've thought about it since game 5. [Title]

Output: Agreed plus


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I think we hear way too much about of a 26 year old, first year year postion coach who was hired on pure nepotisim. I cannot think of any other position coach that has ever garnered so much attention. [Title]

Output: Sorry


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 6 days ago [Body] AZ is pretty much Oregon south in the Pac12 with 3 helmets, 3 jerseys and 3 sets of pants. RR also had the yellow jerseys are WV. [Title]

Output: haha!


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I've read recently that Dantonio had direct talks with Nike about getting the green pants they first wore against Michigan for 2013 game in EL. Maybe Brady was indifferent (likely) or Brandon has more choices in uniform design (also likely). [Title]

Output: 100% Correct


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 14 hours ago [Body] The license plate thing bothers you immensely. We know because you cannot shut up about it as if it's a legitimate problem under any circumstance. [Title]

Output: We get it


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 1 day ago [Body] This happens when kids commit when they're juniors and sophmores. [Title]

Output: Yup


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Both were at football games. In 2005 a group of Michigan students were hurling half full Absopure water bottles as well as batteries at the Notre Dame visitors section. For whatever reason the visitors were seated right next to the students in the north endzone, the following year they were not. The other was a Michigan and MSU fan having sex in the back of a Ford Edge on AA Golf and Outing. Techincally that wasn't at the game though since it was before so... [Title]

Output: That's tough


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 21 hours ago [Body] This is pretty weak in my veiw. College pranks are fine as long as they are relevant. Painting the spartan or diag the week of the Michigan and MSU in football or before a big basketball game is a lot different than in the middle of April. [Title]

Output: Thats my thinking too


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 6 days ago [Body] But that seems their best selling point since they might be headed to a full rebuild. I think Dion Phanuef has better chance of being a Red Wing than Babcock uprooting himself to Toronto. He and his family are pretty ingrained in the Plymouth/Northville community so it would have to be an unreal offer to get him to bolt. [Title]

Output: Toronto has $


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 5 days ago [Body] With the hand over the tip of the ball instead of the laces. It was interesting to see. [Title]

Output: I saw it


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Both were provided by dealers. Each truck had a dealer plate on the back so they were likely demos. I wouldn't be shocked if Harbuaghs F-150 has a dealer plate on it as well. [Title]

Output: Yes


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Greg Robinson had a red Dodge Journey when he was here. [Title]

Output: Poor Gerg


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Right now all F-150's are built in Dearborn until the other plant comes on-line in Kansas City. Only the HD Sierras and Silverados are built in Flint with the 1500's built in Ft. Wayne and Silao Mexico. [Title]

Output: Dearborn


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 1 day ago [Body] There seems to be more of a M-Live element as well where many rational discussions are eschewed or ridiculed. I pretty much stick to the front page now a days and leave the board alone. [Title]

Output: Same here


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I'm out on the football things from the 80's but I would fine with maize block M's for football acheviments on the blue part of the helmet and blue block M's for acedemic acheivments. It's a rip off of Georgia and their bones but I don't like the big helmet stickers on the Michigan helmet. If you have a helmet like Ohio State, FSU or even MSU it's one thing but the Michigan helmet already is more complex than most. [Title]

Output: Block M


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I miss that kid. Not shitting on the current goalies but that kid was a warrior every night and I think gave the d-men in front of him the confidence to cheat up a bit. [Title]

Output: God Bless Hunwick


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I think that is something that needs to be banned from use with O-linemen. In the open field it's a little different like with RB blocking for a QB but on the line its awful. [Title]

Output: Cut blocks


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 1 day ago [Body] There are a number of real issues in regards to safety but up tempo offenses isn't one. I would say the length of the season is more of a threat than no huddle, up tempo schemes with both Ohio State and Oregon playing 15 games. As mentioned before, what about his scheme using massive linemen? How about sending your starting RB into the teeth of a defense 20 times per game, taking hits everytime? If he gets concerned about his players safety then use a time out. You get 6 per game Bret, use them. Adapt or die. [Title]

Output: What a tool


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Hate to say it, but '98 Rose Bowl [Body]

Output: I wanted the time to expire badly because Leaf was driving. They had 2 seconds on the clock when they hiked the ball and clearly spiked it in the ground with 1 second left. In fact, leaf was walking back to the huddle with time on the clock. I remember the poor Washington State coach was still trying to get the refs attention even as Michigan was in full celebration mode (along with myself).


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Iowa Game 2011 [Body]

Output: I was there and two awful calls changed the game. The first was a clear pass interference on Roy Roundtree that they initially threw a penalty flag on. For some reason they waived off the flag. Next play, Denard get's hit and fumbles. Then, 4th quarter drive in which Hemmingway has an amazing catch that he was clearly inbounds. Ref calls him out, replay shows he is clearly in (even Iowa fans around us agreed) and yet they don't reverse the call. That was a big game and took them out of big ten contention.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 1 day ago [Title] In today's age of football [Body]

Output: In today's age of football, I'm surprised this isn't a story. Reeves retiring out of nowhere and let us not forget, the sad story of one of their other teamates. A kid who killed himself after speaking often of having issues from dealing with concussions.


Input: [Date] 2 years 33 weeks ago [Title] Mouth guards [Body]

Output: I'm surprised no one mentions mouth guards and the lack of enforcement of wearing them. Proper mouth guards have proven to help prevent concussions. That and having helmets fit properly and are packed with adequate air. Helmets are way too loose. All this being said, nothing will completely eliminate concussions from the game.


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Title] DE [Body]

Output: Isn't he being projected as a DE and not a LB?


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

Output: Cox must really be in the dog house. I thought with his style of running he would do well in this type of offense. It's sad that he's not getting PT with the injuries and suspensions at the RB position.


Input: [Date] 4 years 18 weeks ago [Title] Hair Club [Body]

Output: Hair Club for Denard


Input: [Date] 4 years 18 weeks ago [Title] Who else? [Body]

Output: I read that other defensive players were not at practice/ not on the team anymore. Does anyone know who else has left the program?


Input: [Date] 4 years 46 weeks ago [Title] Big Will [Body]

Output: Does anyone know why Big Will hasn't seen the field yet?


Input: [Date] 4 years 4 days ago [Title] Thanks Tim [Body]

Output: Awesome post as usual. I need to make it to one of the Cincy area games. I forgot we had that many from Cincinnati.


Input: [Date] 4 years 6 days ago [Title] Love This Guy [Body]

Output: He's doing great so far and I hope it translates into on field performance. I find it funny that he likes the media about as much as he does ohio.


Input: [Date] 4 years 4 weeks ago [Title] Great Post [Body]

Output: I laughed out loud a couple of times. Illinois and Minnesota were my favorites.


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] I don't like the uniform much [Body]

Output: I don't like the uniform much but I like the idea behind it. One nice byproduct is that it garners attention (the good kind) and more people will talk Michigan football in June. Maybe catching the eye of a couple of talented defensive linemen that have yet to commit wouldn't hurt.


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Awesome [Body]

Output: I thought this would happen due to Tom's updates. This is great news along with Strobel. Guys that are on the fence better reserve a spot or they'll have to go elsewhere.


Input: [Date] 4 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Could be something else [Body]

Output: Can giant douchebags cross the border?


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Best thread title ever [Body]

Output: Best thread title ever


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] That would be cool but I [Body]

Output: That would be cool but I think they tried that a couple of years ago with probation/eligibility and it wasn't executed well. I used Michigan and had a couple of incidents over 4-5 years but a friend of mine playing with a SEC school (imagine that) complained about it being a huge pain in the ass. He lost several players for random amounts of games due to academics and off field issues. Maybe they'll try again in the future. I'm not sure why but EA loves to drop features and bring them back years later claiming they are "new". I'm still waiting for the play editor to return. Having Denard with full dreads and 99 speed/acceleration will ease the pain slightly.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] I don't really care for it [Body]

Output: I don't really care for it but they will still have the best helmets in the country to balance it out.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] This is insane. I can't wait [Body]

Output: This is insane. I can't wait to see what happens next. Anybody see a signed TP pimp cup on Ebay yet?


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Seems like a good choice [Body]

Output: Seems like a good choice versus playing outside. Lets hope Michigan can turn the house that Peyton built into the Big House south.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] That's nice. Maybe it should [Body]

Output: That's nice. Maybe it should also have a line about being a colossal douche but I guess you would have to be to even consider coaching there.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Just go away Jimmy. Have fun [Body]

Output: Just go away Jimmy. Have fun coaching at Backwater U. God I hope ESPN doesn't sign that smarmy bastard.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] I watched it earlier today [Body]

Output: I watched it earlier today and it was just as painful as the first time. Maybe they'll show this game to the players as an example of how not to play defense.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Nice. Maybe ESPN could print [Body]

Output: Nice. Maybe ESPN could print out a couple more issues for the rest of his small, evil body so we could have a life sized dart board for our walls.


Input: [Date] 4 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Great video. Even dogs are [Body]

Output: Great video. Even dogs are smarter than tsio fans.


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] This just keeps getting [Body]

Output: This just keeps getting better


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] I really hope a tv ban is not [Body]

Output: I really hope a tv ban is not in the punishment. I'd hate to miss a second of the upcoming beat downs.


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] I didn't think today would [Body]

Output: I didn't think today would get any better. I'm glad I was wrong


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Great Video [Body]

Output: I really forgot how good they were at every spot. Did the first d lineman in the backfield get to eat first?


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Love This [Body]

Output: I can't believe the bastard resigned but I'm enjoying it


Input: [Date] 4 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Nice [Body]

Output: Love the last pic with Bennie.


Input: [Date] 4 years 10 weeks ago [Title] 360 [Body]

Output: Check out www.operationsports.com. They have 2011 and 2012 rosters for 360.


Input: [Date] 4 years 10 weeks ago [Title] Sounds Cool [Body]

Output: Taking one of the coordinator jobs sounds interesting. Looks like they've made improvements to tackling and defensive player movement this year as well. No more warping defenders to slap down passes....hopefully.


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Title] ND [Body]

Output: I agree that ND is a bitter rival but I guess some fans don't agree. All the close games over the years have made it even better.


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Title] Joker [Body]

Output: Nice to hear what an uninvolved coach thinks about the Michigan coaching change. I don't know if I've heard anything bad about Mattison from his colleagues. I live in KY and the UK football team is the neglected child of the university. The basketball team is constantly getting media attention even during football season. It's kinda sad. The coaches are polar opposites. Joker is down to earth and a real person and then you have Calipari the pinnacle of douchebaggery. Well maybe a close second to Tressel.


Input: [Date] 4 years 11 weeks ago [Title] Ridiculous [Body]

Output: I don't think Sparty will even come close to their record from last year let alone a NC.


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Title] Shocking [Body]

Output: I have fond memories of the man child pushing people around the low post. He looked 34 when he was a freshman.


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Title] Nice [Body]

Output: If he works as hard as he plays he'll be a star.


Input: [Date] 4 years 12 weeks ago [Title] Package Deal Please [Body]

Output: We need both of them and they have the approval of a Wolverine. I really like what Ricky said about Hoke also.


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Title] I grew up a Michigan fan in [Body]

Output: I grew up a Michigan fan in Ohio too. Granted, those were the Cooper years so we had the upper hand. My fandom came from my dad taking me to at least one Michgian home game every year. It was THE event of the fall for me as a kid. We would arrive in Ann Arbor early Saturday to get good parking near the stadium, walk downtown go to Steve and Barry's, go to my uncle's tailgate, watch the Marching Band march to the stadium, go to the game early for the band pre-game show, get a pop during the game so we could have the plastic take-home cup with the schedule on it, and drive back home listening to the post-game radio. Kids don't need lots of swag, I was perfectly content to have my cup and a t-shirt. There is nothing like a football game-day experience to build fandom, but since you are in Toledo, you could easily come up for a hockey game, baseball game, soccer game..etc. Show him there is more to Michigan than just football (I know, crazy, right?). If your child is athletic, you could also see if there are any summer sports camps he could attend as he gets older. I came to the summer swim camp and stayed in West Quad for a week in middle school and high school. That was a great way to see Ann Arbor in the summer and get to know the town and school better. You could also come up and see some of the student plays and shows if that's your thing as well. There is also the exhibits at the Natural History Museum. Good luck!


Input: [Date] 1 year 38 weeks ago [Title] I gave up once haloscan was [Body]

Output: I gave up once haloscan was eliminated.... FIRST


Input: [Date] 2 years 39 weeks ago [Title] running over to student section [Body]

Output: Running over to student section definitely began in the RR era. He told the players to go over and sing the victors with the students to celebrate the win.


Input: [Date] 2 years 51 weeks ago [Title] i vote for twitter [Body]

Output: Go with the twitters. It's better for those not in front of the computer. I'm usually in the stadium and would like to participate / share photos, etc.


Input: [Date] 2 years 52 weeks ago [Title] i love sports [Body]

Output: New England Champions for Swimming and Diving my senior year of high school. Club Field Hockey National Champions in 2005 Intertube waterpolo co-rec champions in 2005 (yes this is a big deal...) USA Women's Australian Rules Football Team Vice-captain since 2009 [side note: we play Team Canada in the 49th Parallel Cup this weekend] Women's Australian Rules National Champions 2009 - Milwaukee Lady Bombers