Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Body] sounds like irvin is a 2-3. If that is the case and THjr stays where does that effect the rotation? Does he back up THjr and Stauskas for 10-15mins? Do one of them sit and he starts? Is playing time more evenly distributed among the 3? Looks like a good problem to have. Seems like most reports indicate that Irvin is immediately one of the best players so you'd think he starts...and Coach B doesn't suually use much of a bench...but can't imagine he'd take Stauskas shooting off the court much. I'm thinking the 3 share time equally with Zak not starting but who knows. [Title]

Output: sounds like Irvin is a 2-3.


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] I don't see how UM keeps it under 15 TOs. Really. I think the difference is UM will make them pay with just enough 3s to get the W (I hope). I just don't see how Spike, THjr, and Stauskas won't have 12 TOs between them. Seriously. Not feeling good about that. Doesn't help that Spike and Burke are short and will have VERY long players on them. McGary and the bigs are going to be huge. They are going to post up mid court as the safety value while Spike and Burke pass and cut to get the ball back. Frankly, I want Stauskas and THjr to touch the ball in the back court as little as possible. I know when we break we will make them pay with the 3 ball though. There will be lots of open looks. Hopefully McGary and Horford crash the boards hard. [Title]

Output: The more I think about it the uglier its going to be


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] You don't beat a press (at least a good one) with just your PG. Too many people here saying Burke will handle the press. Burke is going to be passing the ball before he gets past the FT (on OUR end). Its going to be up to our 2 and 3 and probably McGary to pass their way out of it. THAT is what should make us nervous. I'm sure Burke will come off a few curls and will be able to sneak up court but for the most part its going to take 2 or 3 passes to get it up court for a good look. It's going to be on Spike, Stauskas, and THjr to avoid the TOs. Burke will be fine but we won't be brining it up much. Thank God GR3 got warm...he's going to have a lot of looks once we break the press. We need to fnish with DUNKS or 3s. [Title]

Output: People don't know squat about a press


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Go to the next level (take the promotion) and don't forget the people that got you there (don't burn bridges). I'm completely find with guys going pro, hopefully they are super successful while repping UM on national TV. Then they can retire and maybe be a talking head on TV and rep UM some more. Asking kids to forego millions so our alma mater is a little better is selfish. It's on the HIGHLY paid coaches to get the next one in recruiting. [Title]

Output: or they do what any one of us would do


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] This is why this season (B1G season) has been a disappointment. Too much talent to be 5th in the B1G. Too much athletisicm to be this bad at D. I think Belien is learning a lot about coaching these Frosh who come in so highly touted. They are NOT highly ranked because of Defense and probably never practiced it or are eager to. When you get the lower ranked kids they eat it up bc they want PT and don't get it handed handed to them. Just need to look at the hustle on D between Stauskas/GR3 and Levert to see it. Hopefully with the wings staying and getting the message and Belien learning how to coach them we will be better on both ends next year. Also will be good if/when we have talented enough players that prevent 3-4 frosh from getting 30+minutes. 1-2 frosh getting start minutes is ideal. speaking of drills, WSJ had an article on B-Ball and coaching. OSU runs a nice rebounding drill that Belien needs to run. Ohio State runs a drill in practice called "war rebounding," which is about as delicate as it sounds. Coaches cover the basket with a bubble so the shots can't go in, thus forcing the defense to battle the offense for every loose ball. The torture lasts until the defense claims a certain number of rebounds, or head coach Thad Matta has mercy on the panting, sweating souls of his players. The drill's maximum length: about 45 minutes. [Title]

Output: not bad for 5th team in B1G


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Levert will get the call to guard Wolters I'm sure. Spike will be needed to help out on VCU's press. Burke will have to be his usualy self and carry the offense but these to frosh and their play will go a long way to determining UM's chances. Not looking forward to a VCU matchup. [Title]

Output: Looks like getting to the sweet 16 will be on Levert and Spike


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] UM will be the upset pick of opening weekend... 5-5 in the last 10 games with no O rhythm and consistently bad D. [Title]

Output: for the 2nd year in a row, UM will be the upset pick


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Rebounding is the key. The bigs and GR3 and Stauskas all chiiped and UM wins comforably. Rebounds = win. Even if perimeter D is below average (ie Bad). Second chance points is what kills this team, limit those through TEAM rebounding and we win. [Title]

Output: Horford and McGary were the story


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] not possible. need D to get a lead [Title]

Output: with this pathetic defense


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] UM is not good at the first part...DEFENSE. [Title]

Output: You blow teams out with good DEFENSE and transition points


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] UM won at home 79-71 in a game where Burke kept the team afloat in the first half. UM lost on the road in a must win 84-78. PSU is just not good at D so I think UM will get to 75. The question is can UM keep PSU under 75? being a homer (but much less than most on here) I'll say 75-73 UM win. UM will get out rebounded yet again and PSU will hit more 3's than us do to successful drives and kicks. UM eeks it out riding Burke all the way... a couple timely 3s from Stauskas and THjr will help. [Title]

Output: I just hope UM wins... I say 75-73 UM


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Its not based on one GIF. Its based on the ENTIRE Big Ten Season. UM is the 8th/9th best rebounding team and we HAVE good athletes. There is no excuse [Title]

Output: its been a problem for a while


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] you telling me you still get mental lapses (multiple per game) after 3 years? At a certain point is comes down to desire to rebound.... [Title]

Output: but is been 3 yrs for THjr...


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Simply do not want to rebound and play way too soft. I can tolerate some of the steal attempts or reach ins getting you out of position (at least that is aggressive). But as soon as the ball is up get between your man and the hoop (which is where you should be anyways) and put a body on him. Oladipo is what 6-4 and crashes the boards. MSU wings have done this for 10+ years. Look at Stauskas on the gif. Sheehy is bossing him around even when Stauskas is paying attention. Robinson routinely gets out muscled (more than Novak even did). Mental lapses are excusable for the frosh (probably shouldn't be this late in the season but whatever). But the lack of intensity is troubling. And the fact that THjr still can't do this makes me think this is on coaching and doesn't bode well for Robinson and Stauska's future.THjr has started for 3 years now and obviously its not getting drilled in. Just being a good shooter shouldn't guarantee you PT at the 2-4. Maybe with more depth Belein will be able to bench people who do not hustle on both ends. Would Belien bench a shooter for a wing that plays D and rebs??? I dunno. [Title]

Output: The wings (2-4)


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] A good shooting team that doesn't turn the ball over but also can't rebound or play perimeter D. McGary can't stay on the floor vs. good bigs so UM is STILL small out there most of the time. This is a recipe for DISASTER in the NCAA tourney. To boot FT shooting is suspect... UM needs a 4 that is 6'9''+, I know Belien likes 4's that can hit the three but it can't be at the expense of rebounding ability. [Title]

Output: UM is what we thought they were


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] I don't care at all about the Big Tourney. I would rather UM lose a close game and be motivative then win it and crash out in the real tourney. That being said this team should and probably will bow out in the sweet 16. The lack of rebounding and weak permiter D gives too many teams a fighting chance. UM could lose in the 1st round again, they could make a run....There will likely be no easy wins for UM at all. With the right draw UM could make a Final Four but the same could be said for literally 12-15 teams this year. What would be needed for me to say "awesome, this season is just gravy?" I'd say that means what would make me feel the team exceeded expectations. For me UM would exceed expectations by reaching the Final Four. If/when they crash out in Sweet 16 I'll say "that's about right", Anything before sweet 16 and its a disappointment. [Title]

Output: If I had to call it UM bows out in sweet 16


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] and let them know what;s going on. If they just look at the voting results starting last night it will be obvious there is cheating. If we can get 100 tweets and emails and keep it up for a couple days they will notice. We should also tweet a link to the A&M cheating video. I'm at work so can't do anything now. But if someone can get the ball running that would be great... [Title]

Output: Don't cheat. Lets bombard EAs twitter feed and email them


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] If Levert gets more mins then Stauskas I think UM wins. That being said, if I had to make a prediction I would say Purdue wins and UM turns around and beats IU at home. That's the way the season has been going and is most likely IMO. Hope I'm wrong. I think it will take a THjr vs OSU type performance to eek out a win b/c I'm not confident the D will be there. [Title]

Output: On the road you need DEFENSE


Input: [Date] 2 years 23 weeks ago [Body] OSU did better regionally and nationally than UM in 2013. It's ok b/c UM still got their's and more importantly did very well in the trenches; but we shouldn't spin it like UM's haul was more than it was. UM's 2013 haul has to be the norm going forward to just keep up with OSU and elite SEC. To Magnus' point UM did have the recuriting "lead" early but that was largely due to having a larger class virtually the entire recruiting season. The avg avg I believe had UM consistently behind the OSU, elite SEC, and ND. [Title]

Output: I agree. A little too much spinning going on here


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Body] Until the B1G starts winning the NATIONAL TITLES than we should try and be all S-E-C chanting it. Granted its harder to win it in NCAA BB but the B1G hasn't one many titles in the last 30 yrs let alone last 10. Hopefully we can string together several FF appearences as a conf and spinkle in a few titles. Nobody gives a shit what you were ranked in Feb or how many teams you had ranked in Feb. It's all for nothing if the Big Ten doesn't win the title. They have to this year and with four legit final four quality teams they have a good of a shot as anyone. Dream scenario is 5 in the elite 8 and 3 in final four. Big Ten champ. FWIW, I'd rather UM NOT play a big ten team if possible. Esp late in the tourney, Def do not want OSU. They are UM's worst matchup. [Title]

Output: The SEC meme hold water bc of NATIONAL TITLES


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Body] The initial play is on G Rob. He did cut too early and basically took himself out of the play and left Burke hanging by just continuing down low and sitting under the rim after his initial cut. If he A) waits to cut at the right time he MIGHT be open for a lob but there is too much traffic in there for a bounce pass to get through. Note, all the bounce/ chest passes UM tried early in the game that led to TOs and OSU fast breaks. WAY too much threading the needle being tried early. B) Once he made the early(bad cut) he could have reserved back out to the corner to help Burke out. Its clear btwn screenshot 3-4 that G Rob is not going to get the ball via lob or back door cut so he should be flairing out to help Burke in the Corner/wing. His man is clearly ball watching at this point and if he flairs out G Rob get a corner 3. The play gets reset. Or when Burke shoots thats one less OSU guuy down low fighting for a Reb. Instead G Rob stays under the hoop brining his man into the traffic and cutting off all angles. Terrible movement/wing play plus a little bit of an ichy trigger finger by burke when things broke down(instead of resetting) put UM in a HUGE hole. The ichy trigger finger showed up once it was tied 46-46 too. [Title]

Output: disagree


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Body] Once there was nothing after the pick why not bring it back out and try another play. UM bailed on plays and went into Improv mode or jack up a 3 mode WAY WAY to quick in this game. probably bc they were flustered. Burke could have easily reset this instead of try to get to the corner(that works against OOC scrubs not OSU/MSU/Minny/IU). Burke called his number several times again late which led to ill advised shots. UM should just RUN the offense. make sure everyone is getting touches until the best shot develops. They didn't make OSU play D long enough IMO most of this game. [Title]

Output: The problem is why is Burke jacking up the shot with 25s left?


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Body] I don't see morgan strating at ILB all year. or at least I'd rather be get beat out by someone more athletic at least before we get to Nov. The OSU spread will be in full effect next year and UM will need athletes that can move. Bolden > Morgan. first offseason is usually the biggest leap right? Let's hope so. Like others mentioned Ross will be a monster. The great one's hit the ground running their true freshman year or at least show flashes. Ross did this in bunches despite being undersided. He will not be undersized next year and will not be learning the playbook from scratch. Ross and Ryan both All Big Ten. If UM can uncover an All Big Ten DL men then they will be in business. [Title]

Output: agreed


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Body] until UM gets a DL pass rush it doesn't matter how good the LBs or safetys are. UM will not get off the field on 3rd downs and continue to give up HUGE plays over the top against good teams (see all 5 losses this year). simple as that really. The only pass rusher I see on the roster is Super Mario. My hope is that he bulks up and explodes on the scene next season. Frank Clark and can be a good SDE on passing downs bringing the occasional heat but Mario has shown flashes that he could be a legit WDE pass rushing threat. If he doesn't develop UM is pretty much screwed and will have to out scheme top notch opponents with Mattison craziness. That can only take you so far and with new safeties coming in they will likely get burnt trying to execute it. DL pass rush and the OL jellying before Big Ten play are key. Everyone knows the OL RS frosh have the talent if they can put it together the O will be fine. I like that Justice Hayes passed Rawls on the depth chart and hopefully Derrick Green can come in make a splash. Also don't want to hear about experince for skill players. Bama led the nation in yds by Freshman this season. Elite teams play freshman studs all the time and then watch them go pro. UM needs to start landing these types instead of hopeing we can "build" an upper classman team of 4 stars. UM is not PSU or Iowa. They shouldn't have to wait for upperclassmen-laden teams to compete at elite levels. [Title]

Output: exactly..no pass rush


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Body] w/o the lucky roundtree jump bowl at home to beat NU, UM didn't beat a ranked team all year. What makes you think they could beat anyone ranked 1-24 so easily? UM fans need to acccept this team for what it was, extremely flawed. We just need to move on and be thankful for all the roster turnover so that more talent can see the field (regardless of experience). Wish Denard could stay forever but thats not legal! haha. [Title]

Output: we didn't beat a good team all year


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Body] Unfortunately what I feared happended. ND blow out. No undefeated Big Ten team will be picked to play in the NC until the playoff rolls around. MAYBE OSU but that's just bc their coach is Urban so they will get a slight bump. Next year NC is already set. It will be ALL SEC unless Oregon runs the table. The A&M and Bama blow outs will basically pull up the rest of the conf 2-3 spots in the preseason poll so that any 1 loss SEC team will make the championship. with Bama and A&M guaranteed a spot if they have 1 loss. The only other team that could slip in is Oregon since they usually run up the score so if they can actually go undefeated they will get a shot. UM's dream season at this point would be beating OSU twice and winning the B1G championship. Not a bad goal, UM is light years from beating Bama or A&M though. I honestly don't even think the All Big Ten team would beat Bama considering the lack of playmakers. [Title]

Output: NC...no way


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] I was at a UM bar in NYC for a couple games this year and heard racial slurs at Denard from fellow UM fans. we all have them. Some schools more than others (SEC). [Title]

Output: eh


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] I was talking about the perception as a northern/midwest team. The MSM has this view as do most CFB fans. I mean we compete with them in recruiting right and we recruit the midwest heavily with some CA, and FL sprinkled in. Nobody looks at ND and thinks SPEED. ND winning will help debunk some of the perception of the SEC which is a positve for UM and the B1G. At this point anything hurting the SEC is positive for the B1G. What good is beating ND in recruiting if the SEC has 2 or 3 teams in the CFB top 4/playoffs every year? As it stands now the SEC will get 2 every year so everyone else (B1G included) is figting for 2 spots. In that world do you like UM's chances? In that world the B1G championship isn't enough, you need to be undefeated. Or at least not lose after October. [Title]

Output: I wasn't talking about academics


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] As a whole the 13 year span is impressive. But most agree that its a tale of two periods with the first through 2001when we won big games (beating OSU and winning Rose, Orange, and Citrus Bowls) vs. the end through 2008 when UM couldn't win the big game (like this season). Everyone would take Carr's first 6-7 years, fans grumbled at the last 6ish years for not winning the big game and losing 4ish games a year. To the OP's question. My ideal dream scenario would be: 9-11 win seasons. In the 13 game world we live in now this should be the norm. Esp when you consider how weak the B1G is. Btw a 9-4 record is 69% winning % so accepting 4 losses (or expecting 9 wins) isn't a stretch. At least a split between OSU and the Bowl game most years (3 out of 4 years). This is a tall order, but again this is my ideal. Obviously beating OSU is the priority vs. the bowl game. Losing the last two really just puts a bad taste in the mouth and hurts perception. Esp if the bowl loss is in a Florida bowl against the SEC #3-4 team. Years we lost both and win both offsetting would be nice. I'm assuming most years we split. B1G championship every 3 years. Those who stay will be champions. This sounds like a lot but like you mentioned Moeller and Carr won 8 in 18 seasons for a 44% B1G championship rate. so its doable. Also, OU has won the Big 12 8x times since 2000...so there is a precedent in other conferences. I think the Big12 vs. B1G are good comps as well. [Title]

Output: Perhaps have two sub groups for Carr's years


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] As much as it does the HYPE and the 1 month build up of the NC game. In this sense ND already has the recruiting benefit whether they win or not. They have been near the top of the polls for 3 mths now. They will get the recurting bump no matter what. What matters is the polls and league perceptions. ND to many is considered a northern B1G like school. Then beating the SEC does more for Michigan and has te potential to lower the rankings of pre season SEC teams next year then Bama winning and another summer of SEC media hype. Perception is also key heading into the 4 team playoff in a couple years. [Title]

Output: Recruiting doesn't have as much to do with the game score


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] They basically fit the mold of a B1G team and a win by them will help out everyone not in the SEC, esp the B1G bc we will get to play them next season. Also, the SEC is 3-3 in bowls right now. They lose the NC and that means UF, LSU, and Bama all lost. These are consistently considered the best teams in the SEC. They all lose and maybe we won't see 5 of the top 7 on next years poll in the SEC. Esp if OU beats a&m and the SEC has a losing bowl record... This will go along way to helping out the B1G as well. As far as ND recruiting vs. UM, the damage is already done. Win or lose they will be a tough beat on the recruiting trail. For the above reasons I say go ND. [Title]

Output: Pulling for ND


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] my friend said the same thing. I really think he can be a Wes Welker type in the Pro's. He's really quick and great at setting up DBs with his route running. Importantly, he does not drop balls and snatches them. Would love to see him blow up next year and make some noise in the pros thereafter. He's been our best non-Denard athlete for a couple years now. [Title]

Output: haha


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] I think UM will be good vs. the run for a long time with the pipeline in place at DL and LB. Need to get off the field on 3rd downs though. [Title]

Output: agreed. DL looks very stout against the Run.


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] Most the DL commits have been DT or SDE types but no pure pass rushers. Of the ones listed Taco is the only one that might fit the bill but he is listed as very raw so doubt he will do much in year 1. Hope I am proved wrong. UM needs a pash rush NEXT season though. Or else we are going to be forced to use Mattison trickery in order to get pressure, leaving the DBs exposed. ND, OSU, and OSU have taken turns gashing us b/c of that in the last 2 years. UM needs the next B Graham or Woodley pretty bad. Obs, speed also needed at WR and RB. Gallon is doing his best Wes Welker out there but he needs help. Don't get me wrong I like the beef cakes Hoke is bringing in but I don't want to be Wisc Part 2. That's what the recruiting at DL, WR, and RB is looking like. Every commit has size but "needs speed". Need t sprinkle in some explosive players. [Title]

Output: UM needs a pass rusher big time though


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] Looking at the roster. I'm not sure they will be. Mario can hopefully step up but doon't see him being much better than a Frank Clark type. Roh and Campbell were not spectacular but solid. Mattison likes to rotate a lot so lossing that depth could hurt. PeWee was decent but didn't show flashes of greatness. Hopefully he can make a leap, otherwise he might just be a guy. Can anyone shed some light onto how the DL unit might improve in 2013? [Title]

Output: Will DL be any better next year?


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] crazyy how often UM had to blitz this game to get anything. When the DL did appear to make a play they couldn't get the sack. Ryan, Clark, and Black all failed to sack the QB on plays that could have won the game. Got to bring him down. Gardner, also not too sharp most the game. Played good enough to win, but could have controlled the game if he makes better throws. Gallon got open ALL game long. Just like against Bama and OSU. Gallon is the only WR who can make plays and get open vs. good teams. Prob should have had 200yds if Gardner is on point. Overall, UM coaches called as good a game as [ossible. UM just needs more playmakers and a little more consistency from Gardner. He was just good enough to win though. D couldn't close the deal [Title]

Output: DL are just a bunch of guys on UM


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] Didn;t know if it were scheme based or injury. [Title]

Output: true


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] . [Title]

Output: Where is Kenny Demens? Bolden getting lots of PT


Input: [Date] 2 years 31 weeks ago [Body] Seriously, if weed is more important to you then the Michigan football team then Hoke and Co should just boot him off the field already. Give him plenty of free time to smoke up with mommy and daddy paying for his school. 3 strikes is plenty. Obviously missing games is not punishment enough for this kid. [Title]

Output: kick Hagerup off the team already


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Body] Smaller fast players have a place in offense in this league. Would be nice for the O to give Norfleet that chance. Esp considering the utter LACK of playmakers on O. The only playmaker on O other than Denard is Gallon who also happens to be small but elusive. It can be done. Gallon made plays against Bama. Made plays against OSU. The Frosh WRs or Hayes really better show us something to justify this move. [Title]

Output: Venric Mark just lit up the B1G at Rb


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Body] I have no idea why since I have never bought one. Not a big fan since I usually view from work and the pics are not that appropriate. Like girl in a tishirt and just underwear bottoms. [Title]

Output: I always get the hot chick/funny tshirts ads


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Body] It's a horrible coaching change for him personally. Dantoni wants his PG to be able to shoot 3's and that is not what D Mo does. [Title]

Output: Dantoni likes shooters. D Mo can;t shoot


Input: [Date] 2 years 32 weeks ago [Body] The only article I could find said that Kovacs liked Norfleet at RB. http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2012/12/wrs_amara_darboh_jehu_chesson.html Kovacs said other young players who have impressed him are Norfleet at tailback, Jarrod Wilson at safety and Ross and Joe Bolden at linebacker. [Title]

Output: Kovacs liked Norfleet at RB per article - LINK


Input: [Date] 2 years 33 weeks ago [Body] Only saw Bellomy make one throw and it was a INT too. yikes. Denard getting a toss sweep is nice though. I think we will see a true Percy Harvin role for Denard. Hoepfully he tears it up and gets the NFL scouts attention. [Title]

Output: saw that too. Gardner very gimpy on that angle


Input: [Date] 2 years 33 weeks ago [Body] We can't hope everyone is bad, ND has been bad forever they are do a good run. UM just needs to step up in recruiting and on the field. We are top 5 in recruiting this season, just need to finish strong like the other big boys. At this point I'm down for anyone but the SEC winning. Perception is swayed so far in the SEC's favor that anything to put a dent in that is good for the Big Ten. If it wasn't for ND we'd have a repeat ALL SEC championship...again. That's just bad for the sport. Prob 4- 5 SEC teams will start preseason top 10 again next year which means they just need 1 or 2 of them to have 1 or fewer losses and they are guaranteed at least one if not two teams in the championship. Thats BS. Only way to stop it is to beat them on the field. In bowl games. In recruiting. UM is one of only a handful of teams that has any chance at that (OSU, ND, UM, USC, Texas, OU, Oregon). That's about it. Anyone one of these teams is against SEC then I'm pulling for them. If anything just to change perception and give other teams a fair shake each season. [Title]

Output: at a certain point UM has to step up


Input: [Date] 2 years 33 weeks ago [Body] UM needs a big time skill guy. I think Funchess will be elite at TE but could use more weapons. Props to ND though. Its clear ND and OSU are carrying the torch for superprograms in the North. I think if UMs OL recruits pan out they can join them. [Title]

Output: Big get for ND...hopefully UM follows suit with a WR or RB


Input: [Date] 2 years 33 weeks ago [Body] obs not a college comparison but watching Stauskas plays and seeing his potential reminds me of a little bit of Ginoboli. Not super athletic but can get to his spots on the floor. Above average passer and clutch from 3pt range. I didn't look at any of the stats but I imagine Stauskas will have a higher 3pt% then Ginoboli. The latter is more just clutch whereas to this point Stauskas has just been a sniper of late. I guess I just would like to see him evolve to a player with Manu's skill set. Probably won't get as many playmaking opportunities until Burke is gone though. Probably when it's he and GRIII's team in a couple years. [Title]

Output: How about Ginoboli?


Input: [Date] 2 years 33 weeks ago [Body] I think you underestimate how terrible the big ten is right now. To compare it to carr years is not legit IMO. We witness terrible offensive play in the conf. I mean who is a decent pro on offense in the ENTIRE conf?? Name one future pro bowler? Maybe ball? Thats it. For an entire conf. Sure there are a couple good OL. A few good DL and LBs. the latter the big ten still churns out but it's slim pickings after that. Once again, We will be expected to lose every bowl game. This is not your daddy's big ten. Any team recruiting at a top 10 level will dominate it. I guess I'm just being optimistic assuming it will be UM and OSU. Make no mistake. OSU will roll. They did already with a flawed team. [Title]

Output: Agree to disagree on Neb


Input: [Date] 2 years 33 weeks ago [Body] I fully expect Michigan to lose ~1 conf game in the division going forward which would put them in the CGG most years. At least as Hoke continues to recruit at a Top 10ish (sprinkle in a few top 3) level going forward. UM beats Nebraska if Denard is healthy or Gardner starts that game. And that is with ZERO RBs and the weakest Oline we will have in the Hoke Era. Going forward, I'm imagining UM rolling the division. bc I think UM will be good but also bc the Big Ten SUCKs. Seriously, if UM isn't rolling the division then we will be Ofer our next 10 bowl games. [Title]

Output: I guess I should say going forward


Input: [Date] 4 years 28 weeks ago [Title] Yeah thank god Belein's teams [Body]

Output: Yeah thank god Belein's teams have, ya know, beaten a few good teams in his time here... And oh hey they competed with some elite teams as well. Thank God we're not getting blown out by 20 every single game


Input: [Date] 4 years 28 weeks ago [Title] we didn't hire him to have [Body]

Output: we didn't hire him to have steve threet and nick sheridan running read options either... you can ease into a change, believe it or not.


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] It's funny because I'd be [Body]

Output: It's funny because I'd be willing to bet (if you even follow basketball which is questionable) that you were one of the people last year saying "man wait until darius morris gets older he will be so good." Also, you should inform Brian of your logic considering that he has been saying all basketball season that he doesn't expect much from the team because they have only 1 junior and 0 seniors starting.


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] yep playing cornerback is [Body]

Output: yep playing cornerback is more complex than playing point guard you're right.


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] And on second thought, are [Body]

Output: And on second thought, are you really trying to argue that playing corner back isn't as confusing as playing point guard? Point guard is an unbelievably complex position, more complex than corner back for sure. Not that this is even relevant because of my previous response, but for the love of God stop making up pure nonsense to defend your argument. I don't really care if you feel the need to argue this basketball/football claim; if you want to dispute something go ahead and dispute what I said about Brady Hoke being able to field a competitive team at SDSU in year 2


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] What the hell does [Body]

Output: What the hell does physicality have to do with age when you're talking about the difference between 19 and 20? If anything the age argument can be used to say that the younger players don't have as much experience and therefore decision making ability. And what do you say to the fact that Brady Hoke competed with both #2 or 3 TCU and Missouri in his 2nd year at San Diego freaking State? He had essentially 0 talent in his first year taking over the 2-10 SDSU team, and any talent he brought in was no older than a true sophomore, and most were true freshmen.... Yet he was able to be competitive with strong teams. Quit using this backdoor garbage, made up logic to defend Rich Rod when anyone with a brain (i.e. a majority of college football followers) can admit that he didn't get it done here.


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] yeah that young michigan [Body]

Output: yeah that young michigan basketball team sure looked horrendous vs kansas on sunday.... oh wait, they competed?! Based on Rich Rod apologists I thought it was impossible for a team with sophomores and freshmen to compete with a ranked (let alone #3) team.


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] Auburn's spread is not the [Body]

Output: Auburn's spread is not the same as the one RR runs.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Are you honestly going to say [Body]

Output: Are you honestly going to say Northwestern is bottom 2 int he conference? Northwestern has been better than us 3 years in a row, including this year..


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] I see where you're going with [Body]

Output: I see where you're going with this metaphor... If Rich Rod is the new husband and the upset fans are 'insufferable brats', does that make the 6 blowouts this year the equivalent of the new husband humiliating the stepchildren in public 6 times?


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] If the only way you are able [Body]

Output: If the only way you are able to gauge the progress of a team is simply by the number of wins then you must not watch a lot of football...


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Dude... [Body]

Output: There comes a time in life when you need to just admit you are wrong. If Beamer had never beaten a ranked team at Va Tech, wasn't in a BCS bowl, had been beaten this bad 6 times in the same season, and had a losing record at Va Tech, then you may have a semblance of a point with your sarcasm... But none of that is true and you are making a fool of yourself. Cut your losses just like Michigan will do with RR this week.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Brilliant. The user name I [Body]

Output: Brilliant. The user name I made 2 years ago is clearly a reflection of me and my football knowledge. If I could change my user name I would change it to Welcome_Home_Harbaugh


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Bury your head in the sand [Body]

Output: Bury your head in the sand and ignore everything like a good little ignorant fan. Good day.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Good one. I'll expect you [Body]

Output: Good one. I'll expect you to be calling into MSNBC and Fox News the week before the upcoming presidential election and going off on them for speculating and discussing a week before the decision is made. Don't lose any sleep when Rodriguez gets fired next week.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] If you can watch this team [Body]

Output: If you can watch this team and truly believe they are 1 year away from a big ten championship game, you need to take the iv of blue kool-aid out of your arm... Ridiculous assertion


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] What the hell else are you [Body]

Output: What the hell else are you going to "clutter the board" with? "OT- What kind of beer are you drinking tonight? LOL" And how is there no point in speculating when the decision is in a week... Do you get upset when people speculate about the presidential election one week before the actual election? My God is that an awful argument. When the decision is near is when you're supposed to speculate the most. Bottom line, you're a joke dude. Quit trying to regulate mgoblog as if it belongs to you or something


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] The offense is so "great"... [Body]

Output: The offense is so "great"... Defense comes out and gets a big stop, big punt return, offense goes 3 and out. Give me a break.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] So what? It's a freaking [Body]

Output: So what? It's a freaking message board what do you think is going to be posted? If you don't want to talk about it then don't comment, but so long as people are debating it (which is fine) the talk will continue on the boards.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] That's a ridiculous request! [Body]

Output: That's a ridiculous request! Why would you think it's acceptable to discuss a potential coaching change for the Michigan Wolverines football team after their bowl game? Do you think thats what message boards are for? There should be no posts on this Michigan Blog regarding the overwhelming possibility of a coaching change. We will ignore it.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Their jobs are not on the [Body]

Output: Their jobs are not on the line; the decision has already been made. DB already has a coach lined up or he has decided to keep RR. You don't start a coaching search in January, so if he was going to be fired it wouldn't have anything to do with the Miss St. game.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Like Brian said, you don't [Body]

Output: Like Brian said, you don't start a coaching search on January 2nd. If Rich Rod is going to be fired the decision has already been made. If Rich Rod is going to stay it is because DB already decided on it based on what he has done thus far; it won't be because the team performs better than Miss St in the Gator Bowl.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Dude step away from the [Body]

Output: Dude step away from the kool-aid... wow. Your last statement is the most annoying argument of all. Just because Rich Rod turned Michigan into a rebuilding project because he is so in love with his "scheme", doesn't mean Harbaugh would do the same. Harbaugh is a good football coach, not a scheme coach. He would take the talent he has and make the most of it, and I'd be willing to bet that our turnover margin would improve drastically under Harbaugh after the past 3 years of turnover-mania. RR couldn't find a way to make Mallet, Minor, and others fit into his offense, but I guarantee you Harbaugh would/will fit Denard into his.


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Title] 8-5 is pretty damn good at [Body]

Output: 8-5 is pretty damn good at Stanford given their stringent academic standards and lack of resources/fan interest. At Michigan, 8-5 in your third year is not nearly as impressive. Also, Harbaugh only lost 1 game by double digits (10 pt loss) that year. 10 points was Rich Rod's closest loss. Harbaugh's 5 losses were by a combined 32 points, Rich Rod's are by a combined 87 points, and it would be worse if opponents chose to run up the score. Harbaugh also beat a very strong Oregon team that year and a 9-4 USC team. He also beat a very good USC team in his 1st year. Harbaugh beat more quality teams in his 1st year than Rich Rod has in 3 years, had far less embarrassing losses each year, and had an equal record in his 3rd year, all while at a program where it is MUCH more difficult to build a good team. Can people like you please, for the love of God, stop pretending what Harbaugh did at Stanford is the equivalent of what Rich Rod has done at Michigan... It's ridiculous


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Title] 1) 8-5 in your third year [Body]

Output: 1) 8-5 in your third year isn't exactly awe-inspiring. Not terrible, but not good either. 2) 3 losses to 11-1 teams: He had three 11-1 teams on his schedule, and got absolutely crushed by all of them, how is that supposed to be a selling point for him to stay? Not to mention MSU is the most fraudulent 11-1 team in a long long time. There are a large number of teams with lesser records, including 9-3 Alabama, who are much better than 11-1 MSU. 3) The "top 10 offense" has already been covered. Wisconsin, Ohio State, MSU, Penn St, and Iowa all shut down the offense until the game was essentially over. The offense hung a ton of points on awful teams, and got shut down by the above average ones. Was the offense good? Yes. Top 10 in the country? No. 4) How does Denard even factor into this? Sure he is a great player; is bringing in a great player to a program that is easy to recruit at supposed to be something spectacular? And overall on the recruiting front Rich Rod has actually been quite sub-par. Rethink whether or not you had to throw that out there.


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Title] well this was a good [Body]

Output: well this was a good benchmark game and we got absolutely embarrassed, so i don't know what you expect people's reaction to be... and anyone who thought we were going to be an ncaa tournament team because of the 1st 12 games is an absolute moron.


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Title] Is beating ND (19-17 record [Body]

Output: Is beating ND (19-17 record in the past 3 years) 2 out of 3 times supposed to come anywhere near making up for going 0-6 vs OSU and MSU? Especially considering we lost those 6 games by a total of 110 points... I don't care about him beating notre dame when we have been losing to msu and osu every game by an average of 3 touchdowns for the past 3 years. Since you don't seem to get it... that (among other things) is why I want him fired.


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Title] You didn't actually counter [Body]

Output: You didn't actually counter one thing he said in his argument. "mgobubble" was a great way of describing your (and many others on this blog's) disillusionment, hilarious. If you think that there is so much talk about his job security because "he's not a michigan man rabble rabble", and not because he is 0-13 against B10 teams with a winning record, or got blown out by double digits in 5 games in his third year, then you should honestly stop following football. The hell with whether he "gets our rivalries" or not, just stop getting blown out in them. All you did in your post was 1) make up your own reasons for why people want RR to be fired (reasons that aren't even the true issues that people are complaining about) and then 2) disprove your own made up reasoning and fail to address anything the fire-RR advocator said. I assure you it is not because he isn't a michigan man, or how he feels about the rivalries, it is because he has turned the program into a national laughing stock for the past 3 years. You just don't realize it because the only football talk you are ever exposed to is the mgobubble. EDIT: Dahblue mentioned wins and losses as an issue, then addressed recruiting also, and you tried to call him out for it. Do you realize that RR has been awful in both? Just because dahblue is addressing multiple issues that RR has, doesn't mean that he is contradicting himself. Your argument comprehension skills are incredibly awful... yikes.


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Title] stupid arguments like saying [Body]

Output: stupid arguments like saying that because denard improved that the program/team improved....


Input: [Date] 4 years 31 weeks ago [Title] Wow... It's about TEAM [Body]

Output: Wow... It's about TEAM progress. This year's team went 7-5 while last years went 5-7... the difference? Purdue was fielding almost all 2nd and 3rd stringers, which gave us one extra win. Illinois didn't have Juice WIlliams, who showed last year vs us that he clearly would have been the difference in a 3OT game. In other games, we got beaten far worse by Mich St, far worse by Iowa, far worse by OSU, and we got beat about equally bad by a PSU team that was nowhere near the level of last yr's PSU team. For the love of God can we stop acting like this team performed oodles better than the 2009 team because they won 2 more games? Look at the actual body of work and how the games actually transpired. And stop pretending it is irrational to think that RR should be fired. Every single person who follows college football closely (aside from maybe some of the ppl on this blog) would laugh in your face if they heard you talk as if firing Rich Rod isn't a decent option. It makes you sound like an idiot.


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Body] i couldn't f_kin agree more. go blue. (couldn't resist) [Title]

Output: f-yeah


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Body] thank you, thank you for negging me. neg me more please. i'm not going for a flame-out here, i just love getting negged. feels good. and chunkums i didn't even write about my points, i don't care about points, i just wanted to give a +1 to someone, but couldn't, so I wrote in favor to them, liked their post. you may be more overly-sensitive than my wife. chill out and go back to M Football... [Title]

Output: thank you


Input: [Date] 4 years 36 weeks ago [Body] that is a great image for the star-rating overhype-aganza. i was just reading that book to my two boys the other night. i would +1'ya but the mods took away my voting privleges because I started a forum topic that was negative toward osu. anyways, +1 to you in spirit... [Title]

Output: +1 in spirit


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] i admit i have a hatred of that team (hence the f 's). i grew up in Ohio, my family on all sides are die-hard fOSU fans. i grew up from a very young age loving Michigan football. i was an outcast and picked-on until the age of 28 when I finally moved out of that state. I grew up blue in a sea of red, and i heard the shit all the time. i say F OSU.... [Title]

Output: i admit issues...


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] first Quinton Washington is a mountain god Defensive Lineman, not so much a DE. your forgetting Bryon Moore out of USC.... yes please. what about Marvin Robinson's prison abs replacing Kovacs? [Title]

Output: perhaps, but...


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] at this point i don't care who the replacement is as long as they come in and do one f_king scheme and do it f_king well. look at Iowa, they run a relatively simple defense and they excel at it. who's megamind idea is it to take a bunch of young inexperienced players and have them switching up schemes constantly when not one of them is working out sufficiently... i'm no defensive megamind but when I see Iowa do what they do, make it simple make it successful, i'm all in... [Title]

Output: i agree with Brian


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] "It gonna rain!" - Ollie Williams [Title]

Output: It gonna rain!


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] can they pull the scholly on Gibbons? Aren't scholly's one-year commitments from the school? I heard there is a move or petition to require schools to provide four-year scholly's but right now they are one-year limits. i am not a big fan of any school renigging on a scholarship for a student athlete, but isn't that something that happens across the country? with Gibbons doing no more than keeping the bench from flying away would they not pull it in favor of giving it to a new recruit kicker? [Title]

Output: pullin the scholly


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] there is a lack of safeties in this which is concerning. (not to take anything away from Tim's excellent article, thank you) there is info on two CB's, but no safeties. with Big Play Ray as our starting safety right now, and no positive news regarding Karlos Williams, HaHa, Avery Walls, Wayne Lyons... well, shucks, color me concerned about the future of this position. I suppose Woolfolk could move back to a safety spot next year, but.... We need to be bringing in safety recruits like whoa... and I agree about Crockett, we've got a stud down-hiller in Hopkins, lets focus on D!!!! [Title]

Output: lack of safeties


Input: [Date] 4 years 38 weeks ago [Body] that stop by Big Play Ray is my favorite play of the year! I want not only a still shot of that, but I want a big ass poster, i want one of those big ass sticky posters you put on your walls... damn that was solid. a small true freshman coming up and sticking their leading rusher which weights 40-50 pounds more. dude, dude, i'm still geekin' out about it.... [Title]

Output: fav play of the year...


Input: [Date] 4 years 38 weeks ago [Body] G.E.R.G. Go Exit Return Goodbye [Title]

Output: GERG


Input: [Date] 4 years 38 weeks ago [Body] all the more reason to keep RR. I know the horse has been beaten, but come'on anti-RR's, do you not see the potential? he's doing this with a young football team. keep RR, fire Gerg, bring in a Pelini-type to compliment the offensive jugernaut that we have and will be developing. to me it is a no-brainer. not too many coaches step into a new situation and succeed off-the-bat, especially not to Michigan football standards. In RR I trust (except on defense)... In RR offense I trust... [Title]

Output: all the more reason


Input: [Date] 4 years 38 weeks ago [Body] looks like i picked the wrong week to stop doing Strappado while listening to growl music... well, back to it.... [Title]

Output: picked the wrong week...


Input: [Date] 4 years 38 weeks ago [Body] i know it would further hurt our defense, but.... if I was James Rogers I would run run run away and hide in a dimly lit padded room somewhere remote in northern Canada. Sincerely, Not Kidding Guy [Title]

Output: i know it would be bad...


Input: [Date] 4 years 39 weeks ago [Body] if we had an FBS average defense, along with our #4 ranked offense and #1 ranked rusher as our quarterback, imagine what our record and future would look like... we will again someday field an average defense, and along with that average defense we will have the best offense in the country with upperclassmen running the show. it will happen; just not as quickly as we'd like... [Title]

Output: imagine if we had an average D...


Input: [Date] 4 years 39 weeks ago [Body] can you imagine if we had an FBS-average defense? our defense is ranked around 107 out of 120 teams, right? imagine if we fielded just an average defense ranked around 50th or 60th. with our #4 ranked offense and the leading rusher in the nation as our quarterback. someday our D will be average again... its just a matter of time (and the right personnel on that side of the ball). around that time our offense will be full of upperclassmen. can you imagine? DB and RR are building something, just wait and see... [Title]

Output: imagine


Input: [Date] 4 years 39 weeks ago [Body] of all of the post-PSU calamity-writing this above post by Princeton is the best I've read. kudos, your post should be read by all... [Title]

Output: well put...


Input: [Date] 4 years 39 weeks ago [Body] please mail your tickets to me. honestly if you are not going to use your season tickets remaining I would love to have them and cheer on the team. I have a PO Box. Just let me know... Go Blue... [Title]

Output: please mail your tickets


Input: [Date] 4 years 39 weeks ago [Body] a collective of all the Michigan fans welling up and it almost came out of his eyes... like mine.... [Title]

Output: it was a collective


Input: [Date] 4 years 39 weeks ago [Body] we are Oregon with with the worst defense in america. it is clear what our problem is. its not a systemmatic issue. we continue to make our offense the best in the country, and our defense can only get better. each year that goes by will get better, just not fast enough for what we want. think of how young we are. i pray they keep RR... [Title]

Output: we are oregon...


Input: [Date] 4 years 39 weeks ago [Body] Unleash Hell !!!! [Title]

Output: unleash


Input: [Date] 4 years 39 weeks ago [Body] if I could sir I would pos-bang you hard.... [Title]

Output: if i could...


Input: [Date] 4 years 39 weeks ago [Body] GO IOWA!!!!! that is all.... [Title]

Output: GO IOWA


Input: [Date] 4 years 39 weeks ago [Body] that image with "oh! I see what you did there" is so damn tired.... [Title]

Output: oh that's old...


Input: [Date] 4 years 40 weeks ago [Body] would you rather have a third year Tate or a second year Gardner? Honestly, I would take a second year Gardner. His potential is greater, size and durability (hopefully) is better. That being the case you have next year three year Denard, second year Devin, and moderate stud in the making freshman. Where does Tate come into this equation? I know some of you may point to the Iowa game and Tate's comeback, and the few games he outright won for us as a freshman, and say Tate's the man. Tate is definately the man, but not in this system at this level over time. In my opinion... [Title]

Output: question


Input: [Date] 4 years 40 weeks ago [Body] the reviews I have read of Dee (specifically from his Hello post) comment that he is not a home run threat, that he does not have home run or great speed. he is fast, but not "aboverage" as I recall. shifty, great hands, not overly fast.... that being said i am excited to see a backfield with Hopkins and Dee mixing it up. Imagine 2012 with Hopkins here 2.5 years and Dee here 1.5 years into the program... oh, and Denard too. [Title]

Output: the reviews


Input: [Date] 4 years 40 weeks ago [Body] isn't QW the strongest in the weight room? i swear i heard that somewhere... [Title]

Output: weight room stud


Input: [Date] 4 years 41 weeks ago [Body] every big ten game is RR's redemption and revenge game, unfortunately because he's only beaten three big ten teams in 2.5 years... [Title]

Output: every big ten game is


Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Body] it will be nice to see the defense improving significantly each of the coming years, with the development of our youth and the recruitment of top-notch and ready players such as Bryon Moore, and other solid defensive recruits... we have some exciting years ahead of us gentlemen... [Title]

Output: it will be nice to see


Input: [Date] 4 years 42 weeks ago [Body] very telling... [Title]

Output: that is


Input: [Date] 1 day 5 hours ago [Body] I'm pretty sure this was posted way back when this came out in like March or May [Title]

Output: I'm pretty sure this was


Input: [Date] 2 days 9 hours ago [Body] This isn't a single instance. He says something similar every time he's asked. It's been 5+ times since he's left. The fact is, you'd never hear a guy like Lloyd, Harbaugh or even Hoke say this crap. It shows the true character of Rich Rod. Even if this stuff happens, you don't publicly rip your former program at every opportunity. [Title]

Output: This isn't a single instance.


Input: [Date] 2 days 9 hours ago [Body] I hate when Rich Rod, and writers, suggest that not supporting RR somehow ruined his chances here. The only person that failed at Michigan and is responsible for the product on the field was Rich Rod and it's pretty lame for someone in his position to try and pass blame off to anyone else. And the fact that he would keep blaming other people is just further evidence that he would never work out here. Even despite all the shit that York did to Harbaugh, you don't hear Harbaugh blaming him for anything. Rich Rod is just a petty person. [Title]

Output: I hate when Rich Rod, and


Input: [Date] 5 days 6 hours ago [Body] I forgot about teh great home and home games coming in the next few years. Should make season tickets even more worth it. [Title]

Output: I forgot about teh great home


Input: [Date] 5 days 6 hours ago [Body] Well, yes, that is a relatively new development. Having the MSU and OSU games alternating was great for season ticket holders. Though, PSU on the schedule every year should be good in the near future. [Title]

Output: Well, yes, that is a


Input: [Date] 5 days 6 hours ago [Body] The appeal to seasons tickets has always been 1. Guaranteed a consistent seat 2. @ a consistent price and 3. And guarantee access to the best games. Stubhub is great for the occasional sporting event, specifically ones like Baseball with a lot of games and a lot of tickets availible. But when it comes to say games against OSU and MSU -- you're going to spend about as much on those two games alone on Stubhub as I've spent on a single season ticket that includes those and 5 or 6 others. [Title]

Output: The appeal to seasons tickets


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Man, this summer is going quick. [Title]

Output: Man, this summer is going


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Body] I should have clarified, a normal hat with the thin M. The Bo hat looks ridiculous on me [Title]

Output: I should have clarified, a


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Body] I love the thinner M on the hat at the bottom. I used to have that hat and was sad that Adidas didn't do anything like it. [Title]

Output: I love the thinner M on the


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Body] The stadium looks great in this one! Seriously though, I bought my dad this picture from the 2003 Michigan vs. OSU 100th game and I love it: Hard to see small, but it's cool in it's actual size. Probably like 2-3 feet wide in real life. [Title]

Output: The stadium looks great!


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Body] For those using old TV grabs for determining yellow -- I have a hard time taking those at face value. The color simply doesn't translate to TV well and could have been the same yellow just discolored through the television recording process. [Title]

Output: For those using old TV grabs


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Body] My favorite is actually the JP Burger at Jolly Pumpkin in A2. Great ingredients and unique cheese makes it stand out compared to others. Plus you can pair it with a great JP beer. [Title]

Output: My favorite is actually the


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Hunter House? You can't be serious. They're one step above white castle. The one in A2 is constantly empty and my guess is they close within a year. [Title]

Output: Hunter House? You can't be


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I have a feeling Rich rod didn't want us to see that game..... [Title]

Output: I have a feeling Rich rod


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I agree, those are slick and very clean looking. [Title]

Output: I agree, those are slick and


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Choose a school over another? Maybe not consciously. But when kids react like this is certainly is a selling point to some extent. It's something you get to add to the pamphlet or whatever you give the recruits -- or maybe the PowerPoint. It's no different than the "our helmets have wings" pitch. [Title]

Output: Choose a school over another?


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I mean, it's nothing new. Nike is the premier sports apparel company in the world and because of that have a solid following. It's the same reason people go to Banana Republic to get nice jeans vs. Walmart. Say what you will about this whole thing, but I haven't been able to find a good sweatshirt since Nike left. Adidas seems to make things fit tighter and are shorter. I just happen to like the fit of the Nike stuff better. [Title]

Output: I mean, it's nothing new.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 1 day ago [Body] This was posted on the main page a few days ago. [Title]

Output: This was posted on the main


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

Output: (No subject)


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 3 days ago [Body] It was interesting to say the least. Clearly Harbaugh didn't want to be talking to him. [Title]

Output: It was interesting to say the


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Uhhh, that was an odd interview to say the least. [Title]

Output: Uhhh, that was an odd


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Did you read the article? [Title]

Output: Did you read the article?


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 2 days ago [Title]

Output: I wish they would at least use the theme song again


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I liked the first episode. I think it's hard for people to compare season 1 equally to seasons 2. I remember being unsure about season 1 after the first episode and found some aspects equally as confusing and mysterious as I did the first episode of this second season. I followed the individual stories well, thought they were all interesting in their own way and I like how they left it with them all connected by that (spoiler) dead county official. It could end up being bad, but I actually like the cast that they picked. Colin Farrell seems like a great "loose nut" kind of guy. Vince Vaughn seems like he could be a great evil character, if that's where they're going with that, and Rachel McAdams, so far, played a great kind of broken person looking for some sort of revenge or to release her anger on someone. You just can't compare these seasons to one another, especially with the first one being so good. These series seem like a great idea because they're all enclosed in their own little bubble. And if one year isn't as good as another, the next season with an entirely new cast can go the other way. [Title]

Output: I liked the first episode. I


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 1 day ago [Body] All of our coaches have really weird social media presences. [Title]

Output: All of our coaches have


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I tend to look at average star ranking on rivals. The team rankings are basically just who has the most recruits. Outside the top few, the talent doesn't necessarily correspond to the rank. [Title]

Output: I tend to look at average


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Has anyone stated the obvious? "Pride comes before the fall". [Title]

Output: Has anyone stated the


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I'm glad we're picking up recruits, but it's hard to get excited about under-the-radar prospects like this. Maybe he'll turn out, but it's very unlikely that the majority of these two star kids we've picked up over the past two days will amount to much. Maybe one of the three will statistically. [Title]

Output: I'm glad we're picking up


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 1 day ago [Title]

Output: (No subject)


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Those were the best. I loved the block M on the side. [Title]

Output: Those were the best. I loved


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 3 days ago [Body] @TheD_Zone Khalid Kareem is the first and only player from MICHIGAN to receive every single Big Ten offer! lol ok dude [Title]

Output: @TheD_Zone Khalid Kareem is


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 4 days ago [Body] hedging man. you can easily guarantee a very tidy profit if you can get the liquid capital. [Title]

Output: hedging man. you can easily


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 3 days ago [Body] European teams simply have full pro youth academies. You can get schooling, but you don't play soccer at a top youth level for any university. There are a lot of leagues/teams out there, but this is in reference to the major ones. These kids also can get paid and whatnot. [Title]

Output: European teams simply have


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Sigh I had no idea about how Burns was let go. I owe that man a lot, and it's tough to see how the program has kind of stumbled. I thought Daley was a great hire at the time, but had no idea how Burns was let go. I also think you guys are overselling how poorly Daley has done. However, it's important to note how fucking insane mens college soccer is. The fact that you only get 9.9 scholarships per team means parody rules way more than other sports. Very few kids get full scholarships. Add in the absolutely fucking stupid substitution rules and you get a crappy ass product. There's going to be a lot of variance. College soccer is going to fall into even further irrelevancy if things don't change so that they allow for the pseudo-minor leagues that other sports provide. If the NCAA doesn't make moves to allow for more scholarships and not allow re-entry substitutions that allow for higher quailty soccer, the MLS will further develop their youth academies to the point where college soccer is pointless. [Title]

Output: Sigh I had no idea about how


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 1 day ago [Body] fyi univision is carrying the game in english and spanish both online and on tv. http://deportes.univision.com [Title]

Output: fyi univision is carrying the


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 2 days ago [Body] This is a silly way of looking at things. If two things, when done correctly, both work but one is much easier to do correctly than the other, the easier one is far superior. [Title]

Output: This is a silly way of


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 19 hours ago [Body] When the hell does this: "I find the react posted by thosewhostay7 to be pretty credible; people have been questioning whether I still buy it. I'm not saying it's gospel, but it is a data point, one that agrees with other stuff I've heard: Harbaugh is just now seriously considering his future, Michigan wants this done by January 1st, and that even if an NFL team promises him the moon the fact remains that he has an owner who is likely to meddle" = Vouch for? come the fuck on [Title]

Output: When the hell does this: "I


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 4 days ago [Body] #thathappened (no it didn't) [Title]

Output: #thathappened (no it


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 days ago [Body] This sounds good at the surface, but the problem is that it's very difficult to do one scheme well, and nearly impossible to do two. Furthermore, a proper scheme has contingencies for adjustments and is capable of keeping a defense off balance. [Title]

Output: This sounds good at the


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I call bullshit. Tressel is still under show cause. He'd face a 5 game suspension and wouldn't be allowed to play in the post season. Nebraska would face penalties for simply hiring him. If they do hire them, send all the lulz to Nebraska. [Title]

Output: I call bullshit. Tressel is


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Thread doesn't say to wish him the best of luck, it says to say thank you. I'm not saying thank you for the terrible job Hoke did. [Title]

Output: Thread doesn't say to wish


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 6 days ago [Body] It's not really about how long a coach gets, it's that the team is getting better until they reach an acceptable level. [Title]

Output: It's not really about how


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 22 hours ago [Body] Gonna link my own old diary here http://mgoblog.com/diaries/improvement-quantified Michigan got better every year under richrod.... and was fired. Your laughable excuse of it didn't work at Michigan is just wrong. We didn't work for richrod. The stupid people around the program and in the program actively destroyed him. We are where we are now because of our collective failures, not his. [Title]

Output: Gonna link my own old diary


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I wonder if watching the Star Wars trailer on repeat will keep the sads away. [Title]

Output: I wonder if watching the Star


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Wow that table is pretty insane. I'm sure the schedule dictates they can't actually jump up to second without everyone else tying and Maryland losing, but they will have a fighting chance in the tournament to get a NCAA spot. Winning this game actually has pretty big implications. The tournament is at local sites this year (a change), so being #1-4 gets you a home game. Semi finals go to the highest seed as well, so every spot counts. [Title]

Output: Wow that table is pretty


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 5 days ago [Body] I have to seriously question any methodology that presents the lions as 39% to get a bye, but like the post regardless. [Title]

Output: I have to seriously question


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Hmmm 2 dollars for a fist deposit? Think I'm worth at least a jackson for that service. :) [Title]

Output: Hmmm 2 dollars for a fist


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Talent doesn't always win out is a super bad response shows a fundamental lack of understanding how probability works. If 10 teams play games that they're 95% to win, one loses about 40 percent of the time. Upsets happen 'all the time' in college football because of the number of games played far more than anything else. There may be some sort of magic for getting an upset somewhere, but it sure as shit isn't going to have anything to do with press conference statements. [Title]

Output: Talent doesn't always win out


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Body] Doing well in calc 3 really hinges on you being able to work in 3D more than anything else. Do that and it's easy. If you can't do that, you're going to have a bad time. IME that's what hung people up in the class. [Title]

Output: Doing well in calc 3 really


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Body] Doing this at michigan is really really dumb. Do it at a community college and save all the money. No one gives a damn about where you took calc 3 in high school. [Title]

Output: Doing this at michigan is


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Body] That problem isn't really applicable here. A football game can be played in just about any soccer stadium. [Title]

Output: That problem isn't really


Input: [Date] 1 year 48 weeks ago [Body] Tigers pitchers rankings: 1) Sanchez - Better FIP and xFIP. Would have higher WAR if not for time lost due to injury 2) Scherzer - Pretty damn close to Sanchez, but if you're using wins to measure his season you're doing it wrong. Scherzer is getting a crazy amount of run support, and he's only responsible for a few of those. Would be fine with either of these guys starting game 1. T3) Verlander/Fister - Unless Verlander has been chillin all year waiting to amp it up in the playoffs, he's obviously a tier below Scherzer and Sanchez, and about even with Fister. Verlander's rate stats (xFIP, FIP, etc) are a bit lower than Fister but Verlander goes deeper into games. Now, maybe the Tigers managment know Verlander has been cruising this year and will amp it up for the playoffs, but he's definitely not a game 1 or 2 starter at this point. [Title]

Output: Tigers pitchers


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] You know what? I'm not really sure. I absolutely hated Ohio state, and we got screwed hard by a bad call in 2007. But the program is so young, and frankly not very good in the beginning, that's its really hard to say. [Title]

Output: You know what? I'm not really


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] This isn't it either, there are plenty of schools with similar policies. Akron gets a ton of really good players because they get to not only play for a good coach, they get to play for a guy who determines national team appearances. [Title]

Output: This isn't it either, there


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Northern Ohio isn't that good for soccer actually. Illinois and Michigan are way better. The reason Akron is good is that porter is the U-23 men's national team coach. That's a pretty damn good recruiting pitch. [Title]

Output: Northern Ohio isn't that good


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] fuck that's advantage you stupid ass ref [Title]

Output: fuck that's advantage you


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Sucks we lost the toss. Michigan really needs to focus on keeping it's width. They've been ridiculously focused up the middle and way too direct. [Title]

Output: Sucks we lost the


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Getting to half 0-0 would be a major victory. [Title]

Output: Getting to half 0-0 would be


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Crazy wind, making it hard to dribble forward. [Title]

Output: Crazy wind, making it hard to


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] This game is extremely important beyond the B1G championship game. As of Nov 6th, Michigan is 28th in RPI and MSU is 60th. With a win over Wisconsin (82nd) and Northwestern (41st) in the B1G tournament, a loss today would probably keep Michigan's RPI ranking around 28th next week. With 26 teams getting at large bids (22 auto qualify), Michigan should be in regardless, while MSU has to win to have a chance. A win and an autobid is still extremely important for Michigan, because a win would improve their draw significantly, possibly putting them in a seeded position (with a first round bye) and definitely getting HFA for the first game. [Title]

Output: This game is extremely


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 2 days ago [Title] This is a great story, and [Body]

Output: This is a great story, and kudos to Hoke and Denard. But to your point, if the wins/losses trend (statistic) persists, the future BJ Youngs will be wearing green and white asking for Leveon Bell autographs.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 4 days ago [Title] This is false, my uniqname [Body]

Output: This is false, my uniqname was 8 characters during my time from 2005-2010. I vaguely remember a limit, but it was certainly more than 7 characters.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 3 days ago [Title] May I also add, why do [Body]

Output: May I also add, why do non-revenue athletes deserve such lavish facilities and special treatment (on top of free tuition) that the other 98% of students at the University don't receive? Plenty of students participate in extra-curricular activities that don't produce revenue for the school.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 3 days ago [Title] You do realize that [Body]

Output: You do realize that non-revenue athletes receive this level of support due to the price gouging tactics of Dave Brandon? When the future donors dry up due to his mismanagement of the customer relationship with students, alumni, and fans, watch the world class support of non-revenue sports dry up. They won't be able to afford it.


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Title] You Are Insane [Body]

Output: I'm sorry, but you are either extremely naive or insane if you think you can find 5 tickets for less than $200 to the biggest game of the year. The issue with Crisler is that there is an extremely limited number of seats (around 13k) relative to the demand to attend this game. That means scalped tickets, whether StubHub or outside Crisler will stay inflated. Besides, the empty seats you saw during the UM v. Purdue game (the home one that took place several weeks ago) were likely in the student overflow sections. Meaning those tickets were sold and the ticket holders did not show up. It's not like there are blocks of unsold tickets out there, especially this year. If you really want to go, pony up the cash on StubHub. If you want to be cheap, no shame in staying home and watching on CBS. Besides, it probably wouldn't be wise to bring small children to a game that will have such a rowdy and intense atmosphere. Break them in with a Northwestern or non-conference game.


Input: [Date] 2 years 27 weeks ago [Title] Weishar [Body]

Output: I have no insight on where Weishar is leaning, or if Michigan would need him in the 2014 class. However, I went to school with Weishar's cousin (a Michigan graduate). I know that he has been in this kid's ear for years about Michigan and they visited Ann Arbor together this past fall. Take that for what it's worth, but I wouldn't think that he is an ND lean as suggested above.


Input: [Date] 2 years 31 weeks ago [Title] Beyond Pathetic [Body]

Output: You know your social life is pathetic when you go on MGoBlog to brag about getting a girls number after seeing Les Mis (with your dad). Seriously, don't you have a friend you could call. You sound like a 15 year old going on his first ever date. (FYI, I don't have a problem with the thread. I just think your "Cool Stroy Bro" comments about meeting girls at the movie reflect poorly on you. Please make some real friends.)


Input: [Date] 2 years 33 weeks ago [Title] Probably Not [Body]

Output: More likely comes from having an unreliable walk-on kicker who burned them early in the season.


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

Output: WMU had 4 wins on the season, not 3. Perhaps just the UMass - WMU result was wrong or maybe there are other games with the wrong result.


Input: [Date] 2 years 33 weeks ago [Title] Data Issue? [Body]

Output: Not sure where you're getting your data, but Western Michigan defeated UMass (in a blowout actually, 52-14). Might want to double check some of the results in your data set in order to get a more accurate metric.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] I understand the math [Body]

Output: Yes, Champions for Charity makes a very small profit. However, you do not have visibility as to what makes up the operating costs that take up at a minimum $25 of a $32-36 entry fee. Salaries for CFC employees are likely built into that cost considering their business model Perhaps our AD believes that he can use existing resources (people already on salary, stadium resources, etc.) so that the margin funneled to charities will be much larger.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Read Brandon's Comments [Body]

Output: It sounded like Brandon's decision to cancel the race had more to do with Champions for Charity's "for-profit" status than anything else. However, I would not be surprised if his comments today about hosting their own race were damage control due to backlash yesterday. I had read on a separate annarbor.com article that CFC takes approximately $25-30 of the $36 entry fee for costs and profits, while the remainder is funneled to the charities. I'm sure Brandon, as egotistical as he is, believe Michigan could manage the race and donate a higher percentage to charities. Anyways, it will be interesting to see how this plays out. For what it's worth, the CFC representative claimed that they offered to let the Michigan AD manage the race.


Input: [Date] 2 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Associate athletic [Body]

Output: Associate athletic director Dave Ablauf, who handles media and communication for the department, said the run no longer fit into the department's charitable mission. "Really the decision in the end came down to our external focus," said Ablauf. The department announced last monththat it would begin partnering with the Special Olympics of Michigan for community service efforts. The first event of that partnership is the "Polar Plunge" at Michigan Stadium on February 23, 2013. That partnership, Ablauf said, has become the department's priority. Ablauf said the run had become "a very challenging event... to fit into our stadium." "We have our own private rental program, we're doing stuff with the special olympics and we have a lot of things we do now in the that stadium," Ablauf offered.


Input: [Date] 2 years 39 weeks ago [Title] ok coach [Body]

Output: The rest of us will discuss because it is interesting


Input: [Date] 2 years 39 weeks ago [Title] Wrong [Body]

Output: They're protecting Denard from being targeted in the future. Do you really want other defenses to know the exact injury Denard has?


Input: [Date] 2 years 41 weeks ago [Title] Cool Story Bro... [Body]

Output: Cool Story Bro...


Input: [Date] 2 years 41 weeks ago [Title] Don't understand your [Body]

Output: Don't understand your criticism of fans not sticking out these games. Weather was miserable and wet. It was tough even with rain gear and ponchos. I don't fault State or UM students for leaving early this week.


Input: [Date] 2 years 41 weeks ago [Title] You do realize that the NCAA [Body]

Output: You do realize that the NCAA has a rule that coaches can't talk about recruits that haven't signed a letter of intent, don't you?


Input: [Date] 2 years 42 weeks ago [Title] Relax [Body]

Output: 3 weeks ago half of you thought the Tigers would miss the playoffs. Just one Verlander start away from the ALCS. Just hope Valverde isn't called on in the 9th.


Input: [Date] 2 years 42 weeks ago [Title] Lloyd Brady Sighting [Body]

Output: Anyone else notice the one and only Lloyd Brady taking center stage in the photo included with the e-mail.


Input: [Date] 2 years 44 weeks ago [Title] no offense to Denard [Body]

Output: but Matt Scott would likely start over him at Arizona. Don't forget the limitations RR had in 2010 with Denard. The 2010 offense struggled to score in the last half of the year.


Input: [Date] 2 years 45 weeks ago [Title] Bad luck. You didn't deserve [Body]

Output: Bad luck. You didn't deserve that, but take it as a sign from above that grown men shouldn't be wearing jerseys, especially Adidas/ Dave Brandon fusion atrocities.


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

Output: Not sure what time the game is this year. If there is time, I would suggest making the few hour drive to Bloomington that night. Much better nightlife/ town at IU in Bloomington than West Lafayette. Nick's bar in Bloomington is fantastic. The W Lafayette bars (only maybe 4 of them) are geared towards college kids.


Input: [Date] 3 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Really [Body]

Output: Were the Yahoo! comments a little out of line? Probably Are you being ridiculously oversensitive to a sarcastic piece of writing? Yes. I'm really sick of this politically correct crowd. If you don't like what someone writes, stop reading their work... and certainly don't link their work and give them more page views.


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Body]

Output: Does he really speak to them? From the sounds of it, he justs texts and tweets them. I agree, if he wants more credibility, he should reveal his identity.


Input: [Date] 3 years 26 weeks ago [Title] Aquaman, Chet [Body]

Output: Please no twitter/facebook/text stalking of any of these potential guys until after a committment is made. Don't want some creeper scaring them off last minute, badgering him for an interview.


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

Output: Are recruits scared off by the guys we already have or is this just a matter of getting in too late? This one puzzles me because the kid is from Ohio, friends with Kalis, and would have a much friendlier depth chart at Mich. Also, the fact that he previously committed to BC means it likely isn't a weather thing. Oh well, on to the next one.


Input: [Date] 3 years 27 weeks ago [Title] Perhaps [Body]

Output: Perhaps you shouldn't bug these recruits every other day looking for a quote. As nice at is to have new content, it honestly doesn't clue us in on new information. Frankly, if this turns off Armani to Michigan...well, I think we have our scapegoat.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 3 days ago [Title] @TheD_Zone Khalid Kareem is [Body]

Output: @TheD_Zone Khalid Kareem is the first and only player from MICHIGAN to receive every single Big Ten offer! lol ok dude


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 4 days ago [Title] hedging man. you can easily [Body]

Output: hedging man. you can easily guarantee a very tidy profit if you can get the liquid capital.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 3 days ago [Title] European teams simply have [Body]

Output: European teams simply have full pro youth academies. You can get schooling, but you don't play soccer at a top youth level for any university. There are a lot of leagues/teams out there, but this is in reference to the major ones. These kids also can get paid and whatnot.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Sigh I had no idea about how [Body]

Output: Sigh I had no idea about how Burns was let go. I owe that man a lot, and it's tough to see how the program has kind of stumbled. I thought Daley was a great hire at the time, but had no idea how Burns was let go. I also think you guys are overselling how poorly Daley has done. However, it's important to note how fucking insane mens college soccer is. The fact that you only get 9.9 scholarships per team means parody rules way more than other sports. Very few kids get full scholarships. Add in the absolutely fucking stupid substitution rules and you get a crappy ass product. There's going to be a lot of variance. College soccer is going to fall into even further irrelevancy if things don't change so that they allow for the pseudo-minor leagues that other sports provide. If the NCAA doesn't make moves to allow for more scholarships and not allow re-entry substitutions that allow for higher quailty soccer, the MLS will further develop their youth academies to the point where college soccer is pointless.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 1 day ago [Title] fyi univision is carrying the [Body]

Output: fyi univision is carrying the game in english and spanish both online and on tv. http://deportes.univision.com


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 2 days ago [Title] This is a silly way of [Body]

Output: This is a silly way of looking at things. If two things, when done correctly, both work but one is much easier to do correctly than the other, the easier one is far superior.


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 19 hours ago [Title] When the hell does this: "I [Body]

Output: When the hell does this: "I find the react posted by thosewhostay7 to be pretty credible; people have been questioning whether I still buy it. I'm not saying it's gospel, but it is a data point, one that agrees with other stuff I've heard: Harbaugh is just now seriously considering his future, Michigan wants this done by January 1st, and that even if an NFL team promises him the moon the fact remains that he has an owner who is likely to meddle" = Vouch for? come the fuck on


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 4 days ago [Title] #thathappened (no it [Body]

Output: #thathappened (no it didn't)


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 5 days ago [Title] This sounds good at the [Body]

Output: This sounds good at the surface, but the problem is that it's very difficult to do one scheme well, and nearly impossible to do two. Furthermore, a proper scheme has contingencies for adjustments and is capable of keeping a defense off balance.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I call bullshit. Tressel is [Body]

Output: I call bullshit. Tressel is still under show cause. He'd face a 5 game suspension and wouldn't be allowed to play in the post season. Nebraska would face penalties for simply hiring him. If they do hire them, send all the lulz to Nebraska.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Thread doesn't say to wish [Body]

Output: Thread doesn't say to wish him the best of luck, it says to say thank you. I'm not saying thank you for the terrible job Hoke did.


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 6 days ago [Title] It's not really about how [Body]

Output: It's not really about how long a coach gets, it's that the team is getting better until they reach an acceptable level.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 22 hours ago [Title] Gonna link my own old diary [Body]

Output: Gonna link my own old diary here http://mgoblog.com/diaries/improvement-quantified Michigan got better every year under richrod.... and was fired. Your laughable excuse of it didn't work at Michigan is just wrong. We didn't work for richrod. The stupid people around the program and in the program actively destroyed him. We are where we are now because of our collective failures, not his.


Input: [Date] 35 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I wonder if watching the Star [Body]

Output: I wonder if watching the Star Wars trailer on repeat will keep the sads away.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Wow that table is pretty [Body]

Output: Wow that table is pretty insane. I'm sure the schedule dictates they can't actually jump up to second without everyone else tying and Maryland losing, but they will have a fighting chance in the tournament to get a NCAA spot. Winning this game actually has pretty big implications. The tournament is at local sites this year (a change), so being #1-4 gets you a home game. Semi finals go to the highest seed as well, so every spot counts.


Input: [Date] 38 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I have to seriously question [Body]

Output: I have to seriously question any methodology that presents the lions as 39% to get a bye, but like the post regardless.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Hmmm 2 dollars for a fist [Body]

Output: Hmmm 2 dollars for a fist deposit? Think I'm worth at least a jackson for that service. :)


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Talent doesn't always win out [Body]

Output: Talent doesn't always win out is a super bad response shows a fundamental lack of understanding how probability works. If 10 teams play games that they're 95% to win, one loses about 40 percent of the time. Upsets happen 'all the time' in college football because of the number of games played far more than anything else. There may be some sort of magic for getting an upset somewhere, but it sure as shit isn't going to have anything to do with press conference statements.


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Title] Doing well in calc 3 really [Body]

Output: Doing well in calc 3 really hinges on you being able to work in 3D more than anything else. Do that and it's easy. If you can't do that, you're going to have a bad time. IME that's what hung people up in the class.


Input: [Date] 1 year 13 weeks ago [Title] Doing this at michigan is [Body]

Output: Doing this at michigan is really really dumb. Do it at a community college and save all the money. No one gives a damn about where you took calc 3 in high school.


Input: [Date] 1 year 33 weeks ago [Title] That problem isn't really [Body]

Output: That problem isn't really applicable here. A football game can be played in just about any soccer stadium.


Input: [Date] 1 year 48 weeks ago [Title] Tigers pitchers [Body]

Output: Tigers pitchers rankings: 1) Sanchez - Better FIP and xFIP. Would have higher WAR if not for time lost due to injury 2) Scherzer - Pretty damn close to Sanchez, but if you're using wins to measure his season you're doing it wrong. Scherzer is getting a crazy amount of run support, and he's only responsible for a few of those. Would be fine with either of these guys starting game 1. T3) Verlander/Fister - Unless Verlander has been chillin all year waiting to amp it up in the playoffs, he's obviously a tier below Scherzer and Sanchez, and about even with Fister. Verlander's rate stats (xFIP, FIP, etc) are a bit lower than Fister but Verlander goes deeper into games. Now, maybe the Tigers managment know Verlander has been cruising this year and will amp it up for the playoffs, but he's definitely not a game 1 or 2 starter at this point.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] You know what? I'm not really [Body]

Output: You know what? I'm not really sure. I absolutely hated Ohio state, and we got screwed hard by a bad call in 2007. But the program is so young, and frankly not very good in the beginning, that's its really hard to say.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] This isn't it either, there [Body]

Output: This isn't it either, there are plenty of schools with similar policies. Akron gets a ton of really good players because they get to not only play for a good coach, they get to play for a guy who determines national team appearances.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Northern Ohio isn't that good [Body]

Output: Northern Ohio isn't that good for soccer actually. Illinois and Michigan are way better. The reason Akron is good is that porter is the U-23 men's national team coach. That's a pretty damn good recruiting pitch.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] fuck that's advantage you [Body]

Output: fuck that's advantage you stupid ass ref


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Sucks we lost the [Body]

Output: Sucks we lost the toss. Michigan really needs to focus on keeping it's width. They've been ridiculously focused up the middle and way too direct.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Getting to half 0-0 would be [Body]

Output: Getting to half 0-0 would be a major victory.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] Crazy wind, making it hard to [Body]

Output: Crazy wind, making it hard to dribble forward.


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Title] This game is extremely [Body]

Output: This game is extremely important beyond the B1G championship game. As of Nov 6th, Michigan is 28th in RPI and MSU is 60th. With a win over Wisconsin (82nd) and Northwestern (41st) in the B1G tournament, a loss today would probably keep Michigan's RPI ranking around 28th next week. With 26 teams getting at large bids (22 auto qualify), Michigan should be in regardless, while MSU has to win to have a chance. A win and an autobid is still extremely important for Michigan, because a win would improve their draw significantly, possibly putting them in a seeded position (with a first round bye) and definitely getting HFA for the first game.


Input: [Date] 4 years 3 weeks ago [Title] Ridiculous! [Body]

Output: I am incensed by the comments Gene Smith made. Really, Gene Smith? You'll be "on the offensive" if the NCAA makes further penalties? I think OSU is playing a pretty dangerous game right now. The reason SMU eventually for the death penalty was not only for its pretty glaring, rampant violations, but because of the organization's refusal to take culpability and its "try it, I dare you" attitude towards the NCAA. I'm not saying OSU is getting the death penalty (which really wouldn't be good for anyone, though I might secretly snicker myself to sleep over the indignity), but they must be DAMN FOOLS to think that there will be no more sanctions. Also, can Gene Smith be fired already? It's cruel to delay the inevitable.


Input: [Date] 4 years 14 weeks ago [Title] Not to beat the Krikor thing to death, but... [Body]

Output: I also know Krikor. I'm not saying I know his brother/his family (other than enjoying a Quickie Burger now and then). I am not saying I am the definitive expert on all things Krikor (in regards to the douche vs not douche debate), nor is anyone who reads this site, except Krikor himself. He's a nice guy. I agree with a comment in an earlier post that he can come off a little arrogant, but I don't think he means it in a bad way. And, again, he was part of a Michigan National Championship team. I know that means opening up the doors to a public scrutiny, but I feel bad for the guy more than anything now. Who wants to be belittled by anonymous blog posters who don't know him? Regardless of who he is/if he made his own wikipedia page (doubtful, those tend to NOT fly), its all kind of harsh. But not harsher than we all do to everyone else who ever entered the stratosphere of Michigan sports. And as a recent med school graduate, the M4 is indeed for "Medical School Year 4." He probably only signed that out of a habit, since we're constantly identifying ourselves as the med student in emails to the thousands of doctors who don't know us that we need to work with every day.


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Title] Dear Brian [Body]

Output: Dearest Brian, I know you're upset. Brady Hoke certainly wasn't in my top 5 choice for our beloved program. That being said, since the beginning of Coaching Carousel 2011 (an ingenious name, BTW), I've noticed you've been sad. Well, sad and angry. I wish you were less angry. Don't get me wrong, I'm angry too. But it makes it hard to read this site (which usually makes my day better) when coming over here means I'll get my daily dose of "The End is Nigh" when its comes to Michigan football. I know you're struggling, but please pull out of this funk, because otherwise we're going to turn into a big angry pile of ex-Michigan fans who live underground worshipping golden statues of JH, waiting for the second-coming. Sincerely, WolverineHusker, a big fan of yours P.S.: I suppose if the underground gathering had some kegs of Fat Tire, I might be down to participate. Who am I kidding? I'd go even if there was Busch Light.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Faith [Body]

Output: This is a great post, and I'll reiterate what others have said in acknowledging the quality of the responses. First, I'd like to state my pre-Bowl game point of view on Rich Rod, which was basically your "wait." I did not believe that RR was up to my expectations for our program...but did believe he had it in him. It just had to be...drawn out, somehow. Post-Bowl game? Hmm...Am I done waiting? I am myself an advocate of the "a coach cannot be judged on one game" mentality. There were plenty of things Rich Rod did wrong, from a coaching perspective. But were the dropped passes his fault? We easily could have scored 2 more TDs to make the game, well, seem less like a total blow out. But regardless of whose fault it is...am I still ready to wait? Faith is a funny thing. Biblically speaking...people lose it all the time. Under pharoah, the Jews in Egypt felt "forsaken" by the God that did not hear their calls for help. When his life was on the line, Peter denied Jesus three times...because in a sense he did not have faith that his "faith" was enough to protect him, in this life or the next. But faith, in and of itself, is not religious. There is just as much faith in Cubs fans who believe that, one day, the cure will be broken. Or in Red Sox fans who had their faith rewarded in a AL Series that one can only call miraculous. I do not know if RR can bring us the glory that I hope for. I do not know if JH can, either. But I know the answer to your third question: I am prepared to wait forever. Good golly, I hope it doesn't come to that. But I believe with all my heart that Michigan is my team, and that through years of darkness come years of light. As a child I weathered the 1-15 New England Patriots years...the disappointment, the desperation, the laughable badness...and on the other end watched the team rewarded with three super bowls. Three lean years of Michigan football can't kill that spirit that lives in us. It gives voice to our detractors, to which I say "bring. it. on." Having faith is about taking the good with the bad. Let the haters hate. I'm staying put right where I am, because I know our good days are coming.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] That's not the only good I saw. [Body]

Output: Even after that game i still love Denard. That's not an easy feat when the team loses by a million. But every day, even when our team sucks, I'm still impressed by the kid. It's not his fault those WRs kept dropping sure-thing TD passes that were right to them.


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Title] It's a weird feeling for me... [Body]

Output: ...this expected dejection. I didn't think we'd win this game...no matter how hard I tried to tell myself otherwise. But I certainly didn't expect the big, collapsing mess that was our team on Saturday. It's not the sadness that gets to me (because I feel like we've all had our share of sadness this season)...it's the fact that I'm getting used to it. That being said, the commentators (Well, some of them) actually had it right: no way you can judge a coach based on one game. That being said, 100% chance they are, right now.