Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Body] The voluntary program is an above and beyond standard that many teams choose to adhere to. The governing body's testing is most definitely not voluntary. Low cortisone levels are legitimately caused by inhalers, which are legal to use, which is why the official rules allowed him to race. I'm not going to say everyone's clean, but the level of doping controls that have been implemented recently are above and beyond just about any other sport (Google "biological passport"). I understand people being skeptical with cycling's history, but to assume nothing's changed since the Land era is really unfair. [Title]

Output: The voluntary program is an


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Poor damn Tony Martin. At least he got his day (s) in yellow. Looks like he'll officially be the yellow jersey since he technically is a DNS for tomorrow and not a DNF for today. Also, Sagan must be kicking himself for signing with Saxo. He turns himself inside out and saves Contador's tour twice, but can't get even one guy on the team to lead him out. [Title]

Output: Poor damn Tony Martin. At


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Body] They should be fine in the TTT. They're in the team lead largely on their good individual results on the prologue TT. [Title]

Output: They should be fine in the


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 3 days ago [Body] The yelp segment had me crying. I can't wait for him to be back on the air. [Title]

Output: The yelp segment had me


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Tour de France is my go to crutch for this time of year. Goes all through July, meaning it takes you pretty much from end of NHL/NBA playoffs to when fall camp starts and news from that starts trickling out. [Title]

Output: Tour de France is my go to


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Body] The "except in all things that negatively impact Michigan" is implied. [Title]

Output: The "except in all things


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Day hiking is one thing, but to me wilderness is implied when it comes to backpacking, otherwise what's the point? If you can drive right up to the campsites and just as easily go home and sleep in your own bed and come back the next day, you're really just going through the motions for the sake of it. It is a great local trail for a tune up before a trip though. Another one in the area is the Potowatomi trail. It's nice that it's a loop (with cut offs if need be), downside is you have to share with mountain bikers, which can get pretty annoying on the weekends. [Title]

Output: Day hiking is one thing, but


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Porcupine mountains are my favorite. There's a great loop that runs 4-5 days that let's you get a great sampling of Northern Michigan wilderness. You get a night on the lake superior coast, one by a babbling stream, one by a gorgeous inland lake (Lake of the Clouds or Mirror Lake), and on top of a Appalachianesque escarpment. If you plan ahead, you might even be able to add a night in one of the cabins spread out through the park. Since it's a State Park, not a National Park, there are fewer rules and no permits required. If you're feeling adventurous you can even venture of trail and disperse camp outside of the established sites. [Title]

Output: Porcupine mountains are my


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Close, sure, but it's hardly a wilderness experience. [Title]

Output: Close, sure, but it's hardly


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 6 days ago [Body] There's no kind of about it. [Title]

Output: Kind of?


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Blue Tractor is decent in general, but their brisket is pretty hit or miss. Once I went and it was great, second time was more like roast beef (and not the good kind either). If you can settle for pork, most stuff there is pretty good. [Title]

Output: Blue Tractor is decent in


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 4 days ago [Body] As someone married to a college administrator, I can tell you that this isn't the case,at least not until you get very high up the good chain. Everywhere my wife had worked had been extremely short staffed and the expectation is for people to work nights and weekends indefinitely. [Title]

Output: As someone married to a


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Don't forget about their current douchebag coach. [Title]

Output: Don't forget about their


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Admit it, you guys are just covering for Ace and his carpal tunnel ridden hands. [Title]

Output: Admit it, you guys are just


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Unless they totally change the formula, it will be an open world with maybe certain separate areas you access for specific quests. [Title]

Output: Unless they totally change


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 4 days ago [Body] If you're even remotely interested in the fantasy RPG genre, I would go get Witcher 3 today. It's a masterpiece, you will not regret it. [Title]

Output: If you're even remotely


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 3 days ago [Body] "Harbaugh even offered up Michigan's cavernous indoor practice facility, the Al Glick Field House, and the team's weight room to help the Ultimate team prepare for regionals." That is just awesome. [Title]

Output: "Harbaugh even offered up


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Run game is expected to be a struggle at this point, as is QB. The spring game format definitely didn't help things. I think people are freaking out more about WRs because that position is more based on individual athleticism vs chemistry and timing. [Title]

Output: Run game is expected to be a


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 3 days ago [Body] My first ever triple post [Title]

Output: Delete


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Delete [Title]

Output: Delete


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 3 days ago [Body] Sadly, if he continues to do well on the field, he'll continue to have his pick of top recruits. See exhibit A: Nick Saban and Alabama. [Title]

Output: Sadly, if he continues to do


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Title] The football game at ND, [Body]

Output: The football game at ND, which is usually broadcast on NBC. I don't remember though; I just seem to recall that nbcsports has had free streams.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] For the past ~3 years, I've [Body]

Output: For the past ~3 years, I've used a vpn and then logged into a comcast account (you need to know someone or have your own) which allows for streaming of btn and espn among other things. You might not even need the vpn, but I had better success with it. There are usually streams available, but the quality can be poor. NBCsports might have even have had a free stream of the ND game. I've always been able to find a stream, sometimes with a little more searching needed. It's not watching, but as a last resort mgoblue always has an audio stream, which has better announcing anyway.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Disapointing we don't take it [Body]

Output: Disapointing we don't take it more seriously, or are there other reasons. I suppose it is good experience for younger players though.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Thanks for the heads up about [Body]

Output: Thanks for the heads up about the NBC stream, much better quality. Go USA.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Calyptors? [Body]

Output: Are you thinking of the calyptors?


Input: [Date] 23 weeks 4 days ago [Title] That doesn't make any sense. [Body]

Output: That doesn't make any sense.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 17 hours ago [Title] Congrats to Red! And to do [Body]

Output: Congrats to Red! And to do it at home with a sweep of the #9 team!


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 21 hours ago [Title] 800! [Body]

Output: 800! Congrats Red! And in great fashion, at home with a sweep against #9.


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Good start to the weekend. [Body]

Output: Good start to the weekend. Apparently Minnesota didn't shake hands?


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 1 day ago [Title] radio/mgoblue audio > btn [Body]

Output: radio/mgoblue audio > btn


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 1 day ago [Title] hear* Ok thanks, not just me [Body]

Output: hear* Ok thanks, not just me then. Yes pause eliminates one for me as well, just annoying not being able to control it. Woo Goal!


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Double Audio [Body]

Output: Anyone else get double audio from the mgoblue live audio? If I pause it I still here everything. There seem to be two audio streams going...


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Hahaha no good. [Body]

Output: Hahaha no good.


Input: [Date] 40 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Good for the students who [Body]

Output: Good for the students who will still be students next year.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Agreed. It adds nothing but [Body]

Output: Agreed. It adds nothing but disappointment everytime I hear it.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Is there a new arena [Body]

Output: Is there a new arena announcer? I'm listening on the radio and whoever I heard in the background sounds different.


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Yay Hockey! [Body]

Output: Finally. I feel like I always have to check my expecations with the hockey team. Here's to hopefully not underperforming.


Input: [Date] 48 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Good to win. I hope it holds [Body]

Output: Good to win. I hope it holds up against better compitition.


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] Thanks for bailing us out at [Body]

Output: Thanks for bailing us out at the end Stauskas!


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] This isn't football [Body]

Output: This isn't football wisconsin!


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] I can't believe we let Wisc [Body]

Output: I can't believe we let Wisc back to one point. Stauskas steps up!


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Title] Happy New Year. Here's to [Body]

Output: Happy New Year. Here's to something better than 2013.


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Title] Awesome, I didn't know he had [Body]

Output: Awesome, I didn't know he had moved up. And he wins the opening faceoff!


Input: [Date] 1 year 30 weeks ago [Title] Hopefully all this attention [Body]

Output: Hopefully all this attention in AA pays off for the University too. I like all of the reminders they're showing of how awesome the Big House is.


Input: [Date] 1 year 48 weeks ago [Title] No [Body]

Output: No, a great former American tennis player http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Ashe


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] I'm here for the subs. [Body]

Output: I'm here for the subs.


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Both mens and womens basketball in the tourney, hockey playing for the CCHA and an NCAA berth, spring football and you think it is appropriate to post something this off-topic? [Title]

Output: You are kidding?


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Settles rhe question. Obama's Bracket is fair game for the board [Title]

Output: Think Brian's front page article


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Talking about taking a shit cross the line? If you can't talk about presidential poops, who can? [Title]

Output: How can a guy named Turd


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] It made my kids want to read Robert Frost [Title]

Output: Pep talk fromKid President is hilarious


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] rather boil themselves in oil than play those teams in anything. I know that calling this a fact is a rhetorical device, but I'm not sure the opposition to Rutgers and Maryland is as universal accross the fanbase as you think. I wouldn't suggest that all east coast big ten alum like it, but my very unscientific survey says alot of DC alum do like it. I wouldn't be shocked to know that some Michigan lacrosse supporters like it too. [Title]

Output: despite the fact that 11 of the 12 fanbases in the Big Ten would


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Actually downvoting a response purely because you disagree seems incredibly lazy (particularly on a board that prides itself on good analytics). Seems like it would be much more constructive (and in the spirit of the board) to explain why you disagree. [Title]

Output: Thanks for the thoughtful response


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Now I guess we'll all be trying to figure out tbe inefficiencies creatwd by your advice in the Mgoblog pool.. Do I compensate for tbe home team/conference bias by picking Big ten teams to do worse than I thought or maybe Everyone else will do that so I need to favor the big ten teams to take advantage of everone overcompensating by not picking them? [Title]

Output: Thanks for sharing your secrets


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] I posted twice in this thread - once to suggest that we'd likely try other combinations at offense line that actually included Kalis, another to suggest that it would be useful to include weights of waljons who are actually in the discussion for playing time. Neither of those seem to be flames to me. Is there something in either the content or style of those posts that doesn't meet general board guidelines? If those are considered flamebait, it seems that just about anything I would post (and frankly much of the stuff others post - is flamebait). [Title]

Output: An honest question - what is flamebait?


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] At a minimum,: Kerridge, Reynolds, Glasgow and Burzynski have a shot at the two deep and it wouldn't be shocking to see two of them actually start [Title]

Output: Why no love for the walkons?


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Who knows what we'll see on film, but probably Lewan, Braden, Burzynskii, Kallis, Schofield Lewan, Braden,Glasgow, Kalis Schofield Maybe Burzynski instead of Braden Maybe Schofield inside and Magnuson outside? [Title]

Output: I assume they are trying a number of different combinations


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Thats what I get for posting on the metro. If I could downvote myself I would [Title]

Output: Posted in totally the wrong place


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Lewan staying for his senior year, Gardner getting his red-shirt, our offensive line haul the last two years, our linebacking corp, Green coming to A2 - I wouldn't want to be too critical of the football gods. It's great to be a Wolverine [Title]

Output: Hiring Hoke and Mattison in the first place was pretty good


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] Instead of 64 teams playing on schooldays - only 32 would [Title]

Output: But only half as many players.


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] I'm a pretty ardent environmentalist - which is often being associatwd with being green. I'm also quite proud of my irish heritage - also often associated with the color green. Neither of those lessens the fact that I bleed blue and am very proud of my Michigan degree and being part of a Uniersity that has accomplished and continues to accomplish so much on the athletic field and across a whole range of academic and research areas that make people's lives and the world a better place. But frankly, bleeding blue and having a strong disdain for a number of collegiate sports teams including Notre Dame, Michigan State and Ohio State doesn't lessen my respect for people who have managed to overcome a poor choice about where to go as a college student when they were 17 or 18 and accomplish big things worthy of respect. [Title]

Output: You can be Irish and green and still bleed blue


Input: [Date] 2 years 19 weeks ago [Body] I think it does in fact suggest that Braden is significantly ahead of Magnusun, because if Magnuson was clearly one of the top four non-center candidates, I think you'd at least be be considering Lewan and Magnuson at tackle and Scofield and Kalis at guard. [Title]

Output: Or it could mean you moved Schofield inside


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] I've enjoyed everything this team has accomplished so far and am looking forward to seeing what else they can accomplish [Title]

Output: Great addition to a great post


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] With you about your football knowledge. You were the one who touted your 2012 projections, not me. I'd be pretty shocked if my picks are right too. I think they'll be a real battle for the center position with a 40 percent chance of Miller, a 40 percent chance of Burzynski and a 20% chance of someone else. At the other spot, it's more like 30 percent chance of Braden at guard, a 30 percent chance of Bryant at guard, a 30 percent chance of Magnuson at tackle and a 10 percent chance of someone else. The main point of my picks is I'm not sold on the seemingly conventional picks of Miller and Bryant. [Title]

Output: Not really looking to argue


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Who'd play guard opposite Omareh and who'd play center and you got both wrong, I'm not that impressed [Title]

Output: Since the only real questions were


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] I agree there are a number of possible combinations that make guesses like this almost certainly wrong. That having been said, would you have picked Mealer as our center at this time last year? Instead of saying I'm wrong, why not say who you think it will be. I'm hoping for something bolder than: tackles : Lewan and Schofield, guards: Kalis and Bryant and center: Miller. [Title]

Output: If you can't go out on a llimb on a message board, where can you


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] I think there could be some surprises on the offensive line. Similar to Mealer at center this year, I think we could be see a starting five (in terms of personel and/or position) that we aren't expecting. In terms of sure things, clearly, Lewan is our left tackle. Schofield starting is also a sure thing, but it doesn't neccesarily have to be at right tackle. I think we'd all agree that the next surest thing is Kalis at guard. That leaves battles at center and at a non-center slot (assuming Schofield moves inside if the other winner is at tackle). At center the likely contenders are: Miller (the presumed starter), Burzynski (the only one with any non-garbage playing time - albeit at guard), Kugler ( presumed to be the most talented, but a true freshman and recovering from an injury), Bars (seeminly the most likely, non true freshman, non walk-on alternative to Miller) and Glasgow (another walkon with some buzz, but no love as a recruit). Bars seems like a long shot as it appears that he wasn't practicing there during bowl practice and got no mention from Funk in his recent comments on the topic. Miller seems the popular choice, but I've already gone out on a limb and suggested that I think the fact that Burzynski earning non-garbage playing time counts for something. So, while there is an opportunity for the red-shirt freshman Bars, I'm gonna stay out on my limb and say Burzynski is the one to make an impact here. At the other spot, the leaders seem to be Bryant at guard and Magnuson at tackle. Braden could fill either spot and there are a number of longer shots at tackle (Bosch, Glasgow, Bars and Burzynski). Other true freshman or walkons could surprise, but I think this covers the likely contenders. I really like the idea of Magnuson here. If it is true that Braden is getting a look here, it sounds like Magnuson may be looking string as at least the third best tackle. Having him as a starter means more proven depth this year at tackle and an experienced blindside tackle for next year. While Bryant got some buzz before his injury, I think that should be tempered by two things. First, he's coming back from an injury. Second, turns out the guys he was competing with were not that good. I'm betting that Magnuson at tackle is better than Bryant at guard (and is the best of all the options to fill the spot. So, to actually get to replying to the post, I think both Kalis and Magnuson are going to make an impact on the line. I'm also putting in my early bet for a starting line of: tackles - Lewan and Magnuson, guards - Schofield and Kalis and center - Burzynski Sent from my iPad [Title]

Output: Kalis and Magnuson


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Do we really need to wait for Websters or someone else to tell us it's ok? This doesn't seem to be a case like its and it's where there is a clear set of rules. [Title]

Output: Isn't usage the way words become accepted?


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] So that means he has an extra spring practice and depending on when Miller got to camp, an extra 3 or 4 months of conditioning. That coupled with being 10 months older suggests why he might be ahead in year one and two, but if Miller is really better, he should win out. Guess we'll have to wait to find out. [Title]

Output: Thanks


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Frankly I was just throwing out there that I don't see why people are basically giving the center posittion to Miller and completely discounting Burzynski, since the only real evidence in favor of Miller is his 3 stars. While they both appear to have entered the program at the same time (I can find no evidence that Burzynski was on the roster in 2010 even though he is listed as a redsirt sophomore in the roster). I wouldn't have said anything else if severall people hadn't jumped all over my post and at least in my opinion seemed to suggest my opinion was completely stupid. As you've noted, Burzynski has played center before and Funk has indicated he is getting another shot this spring. Personally I think the fact that the coaches have expressed some confidence in his ability by giving him meaningful snaps (albeit at guard rather than center) is in fact a relevant data point. [Title]

Output: I' agree


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Miller will be better because he's a three star and Burzynski's only a walk-on? [Title]

Output: And your argument is


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Both of them have been on the team for two years. While Burzynski is listed as a redshirt sophomore, he is also only credited with two seasons on the team. I get that you all think I'm an idiot for this opinion. We can see in September [Title]

Output: According to Mgoblue


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] The actual coach of the offensive line has said the best five will play. He can teach someone to snap. He doesn't even need to Burzynski since he's also been practicing at center. I am infering from that philosophy that the sixth guy to come in would therefore have been yhe sixth best offensive lineman on the team iregardless of position. That would mean last year, Burzynski was better than Miller. It is quite possible that Miller could improve more than Burzynski. I am just expressing my opinion that Burzynski will be center. I could be wrong. We'll know in September [Title]

Output: Read my reply to your post


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Centers block, don't they? If Miller was a better blocker, I expect he'd have been in when they needed a player. Funk has explicitly said, the best five will play, even if it means teaching one of them to snap. Mealer was supposed to be a gaurd, but he played center. And Burzynski has been practicing at center. You are perfectly free to your opinion, but I don't think basing my opinion on a battle between Burzynski and Miller is totally pointless. With regards to Burzynski being older, according to the rosters on Mgoblue, he has only been on the roster for two years, even though he'll be a redshirt junior next season, so it seems he in fact has the same amount of time and experience in the program. [Title]

Output: Not sure it is totally pointless


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Is that in space, Hayes can be dangerous. Like many others have suggested, not an every down back, but someone who can still fulfill an important role. [Title]

Output: Seems like the real point Demens was making


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Nm [Title]

Output: Sorry for the double post


Input: [Date] 2 years 20 weeks ago [Body] Even if you're getting a good meal at training table, balancing football and claases probably means these guys are eating breakfast, lunch and snacks on the run a great deal. Unless you are incredibly disciplined making sure some bad stuff doesn't slip into your diet. I imagine in the atmosphere Demens is now in that is all taken care of for him. He probably doen't have to shop for or prepare his own healthy food and there are probably alot less opportunities to find unhealthy stuff [Title]

Output: Suspect it is easier to eat well when your whole life is footbal


Input: [Date] 2 hours 54 min ago [Title] Some things will never die [Body]

Output: Some things will never die


Input: [Date] 17 hours 21 min ago [Title] Basically what he's saying is [Body]

Output: Basically what he's saying is the only way he can get good players who have the ability to play immediately is if they're academically marginal. Quite a concession to be openly making.


Input: [Date] 1 day 18 hours ago [Title] LOL...it definitely was [Body]

Output: LOL...it definitely was tricky to follow. A little more effort would go a long ways


Input: [Date] 1 day 21 hours ago [Title] It appears that all is in [Body]

Output: It appears that all is in order...now please just give us some football


Input: [Date] 5 days 21 hours ago [Title] Unfortunately this may be a [Body]

Output: Unfortunately this may be a reflection of how many times opposing teams have been scoring in recent years vs the past.


Input: [Date] 5 days 23 hours ago [Title] I suppose this bears [Body]

Output: I suppose this bears repeating


Input: [Date] 1 week 10 hours ago [Title] The bukeyes are going down [Body]

Output: The bukeyes are going down this November...DejaVu all over again


Input: [Date] 1 week 21 hours ago [Title] Did they arrest all four or [Body]

Output: Did they arrest all four or just the OSU fans in the picture? Sounds like all four were swinging but they're only naming the buckeys. Hilarious.


Input: [Date] 1 week 3 days ago [Title] Was Jenn Sterger there? She [Body]

Output: Was Jenn Sterger there? She loves seeing Brett whenerver she can.


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] Two excellent additions, [Body]

Output: Two excellent additions, particularly Carolyn Jones. In that vein you could also add Yvonne De Carlo (Lily Munster), an actress of some renown before we knew her as Lily Munster


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] I agree UCSD is an excellent [Body]

Output: I agree UCSD is an excellent school, but #21 in the world?


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Title] Seems fairly reasonable for [Body]

Output: Seems fairly reasonable for the top 20. But UC San Diego at 21? What's Rockefeller U? (29)


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] well done [Body]

Output: well done


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] oops too late :) [Body]

Output: oops too late :)


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] I'm old. More than any other [Body]

Output: I'm old. More than any other show "I Dream of Jeannie" still does something really amazing for me. Barbara Eden might still be TV's all time greatest goddess.


Input: [Date] 1 week 5 days ago [Title] Happy Friday! Going to try [Body]

Output: Happy Friday! Going to try and lounge out part of the morning with the British Open. Enjoy!


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Title] What a change - place is [Body]

Output: What a change - place is going to be packed and electric. Now just win.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 16 hours ago [Title] This is pretty stupid but [Body]

Output: This is pretty stupid but also more than a little funny


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 23 hours ago [Title] Ridiculous but completely [Body]

Output: Ridiculous but completely predictable. If Saban was doing this stuff you'd see 5 page loving articles on how he had evolved and loosened up. JH is being himself and has to be shot down.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I'm inclined to give Martin [Body]

Output: I'm inclined to give Martin more of a pass. It had been 40 years since Michigan went outside to hire a football coach and I think they just didn't have the institutional experience to handle it. They got the guy everyone else wanted - RR - but weren't aggressive enough in putting everything else into place. Pretty much everyone in the process made mistakes. It was painful but it's all good from here on. The success about to come will only feel that much sweeter for the pain.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Wonder how long it took Urbz [Body]

Output: Wonder how long it took Urbz - or more likely someone else - to decipher what that chicken scratch actually said. Without the cheat notes I don't think I could have.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Must be some really nice lawn [Body]

Output: Must be some really nice lawn chairs


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Does he have a video with a [Body]

Output: Does he have a video with a private jet?


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Wasn't this posted last week [Body]

Output: Wasn't this posted last week sometime?


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Forgot about that one. Jimmy [Body]

Output: Forgot about that one. Jimmy may have set the standard for this kind of thing.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Title] You have to be really [Body]

Output: You have to be really impressed with yourself to make something like this. He better be good or this ends being a long running embarassment


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Nice post - bright spot on an [Body]

Output: Nice post - bright spot on an otherwise typical Monday morning


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 3 days ago [Title] All you have to do is start [Body]

Output: All you have to do is start looking at other schools' blogs to see how spoiled we are with this one. There's nothing else like it. Thanks!


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Title] In fairness I'm assuming the [Body]

Output: In fairness I'm assuming the BTN decides what to call a "classic", not Rutgers. Also, don't forget what state we're currently getting a few top recruits from. Publicity is good. Let them replay it if they want...in a few months it'll be a distant memory.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Seems like just about the [Body]

Output: Seems like just about the right order all the way down.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Title] This is great stuff, thanks! [Body]

Output: This is great stuff, thanks! Coming full circle with Harbaugh now


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I keep a bunch of frozen [Body]

Output: I keep a bunch of frozen DiGiornos on hand. It's quick and easy and better and more consistent then most of these places. But my family says I'm a bore.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Looked like maybe a little [Body]

Output: Looked like maybe a little trip but still funny as hell


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 5 days ago [Title] They have one hell of a toxic [Body]

Output: They have one hell of a toxic environment going on in that place


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Hackett's really feeling it [Body]

Output: Hackett's really feeling it now...keep going man


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Guessing that finger was [Body]

Output: Guessing that finger was mostly gone and the amputation probably wasn't much of a decision. Trying to keep it from the Giants was likely more of a panic reaction than anything.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 47 min ago [Title] If what I just read in the [Body]

Output: If what I just read in the NYT is right the Giants offer could have been rescinded regardless as soon as they found out he had a non-football related injury, so the employee's actions wouldn't have cost JPP anything. That doesn't it wasn't a stupid and/or illegal thing to do.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 10 hours ago [Title] I always get here too late to [Body]

Output: I always get here too late to see these - what was it?


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 14 hours ago [Title] I have 4 Samsungs - 60, 50, [Body]

Output: I have 4 Samsungs - 60, 50, 42, 36. 1-5 years old (60 oldest), all have been flawless, knock on plastic. Marginal convenience having all the same manufacturer, menus etc. Last couple I got the smart feature because it amounted to maybe 10% of the cost, less with the more expensive ones.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 16 hours ago [Title] No one said he wasn't [Body]

Output: No one said he wasn't provoked and I'm certainly not giving her a pass. The point is he has to have the self control, given the obvious size and strength difference, to back off and walk away. That's all you have to do. He has a much more powerful weapon than her and he doesn't have the right to use it because she went first. It isn't fair but that's the way it is. That kind of attitude has gotten a lot of people in a lot of trouble.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Title] What a change from the final [Body]

Output: What a change from the final days of DB. Feels like we're back in the 70s/80s in terms of national perception, and that's a good thing.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Title] You're comparing what someone [Body]

Output: You're comparing what someone does in a physical sport to punching someone in a bar


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Too late to see what it [Body]

Output: Too late to see what it was...darn


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Title] He has to dodge every one she [Body]

Output: He has to dodge every one she throws, which he obviously can. He on the other hand is way too quick and strong for her. That's the whole point. Try and get it if you can.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] NYT CNN if I want something [Body]

Output: NYT CNN if I want something super-hyped Yahoo sometimes for sports - the rest of it is sadly hilarious


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I had the exact same [Body]

Output: I had the exact same thought...and said it last night! LOL


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] LOL...wtf does that even [Body]

Output: LOL...wtf does that even mean?


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] That's admittedly excessive [Body]

Output: That's admittedly excessive sarcasm on my part. It comes from being a Knicks fan and trying to grab onto any realistic hope that things could possibly get better. I really don't know what Jackson can do, but as much as I love THJ I don't think there's much downside in this trade.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] No surprise here [Body]

Output: No surprise here. Hope he has some kind of tangible evidence.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Wow, and all this time we [Body]

Output: Wow, and all this time we thought the 49ers were successful under Harbaugh. Who knew it was really this bad?


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I think he'll end up meeting [Body]

Output: I think he'll end up meeting the high side of expectations. O-Line should be good and he has an excellent QB coach.


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Great commit news to kick off [Body]

Output: Great commit news to kick off the weekend...enjoy!


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Okay great...excuse me while [Body]

Output: Okay great...excuse me while I freak out over this


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] "wedded to an archaic [Body]

Output: "wedded to an archaic offensive strategy reliant on superstars" This whole post is questionable at best but this one especially made me smile. The notion that you win in the the NBA without superstars is about as archaic as it gets


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I'm all in. Needed 3 days [Body]

Output: I'm all in. Needed 3 days coming!


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 6 days ago [Title] He's said the fake [Body]

Output: He's said the fake personality will not be in the new late night CBS show. That will be straight up, like Letterman.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 22 hours ago [Title] I found it pretty hilarious. [Body]

Output: I found it pretty hilarious. Total opposite of coach-speak. What happens is guys like CC are used to coaches who just want to go off at the slightest provocation so they show up with nothing really to say themselves. It was just a bunch of superficial, lame questions that got the answers they deserved.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Not trying to be difficult [Body]

Output: Not trying to be difficult but you have to call it what it is. The message really being sent here, and what a lot of kids will take away based on their own life experiences, is that if you have money and connections it won't necessarily destroy your future. Otherwise you could end up going to jail and lose your career/job.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 2 days ago [Title] He got a second chance by not [Body]

Output: He got a second chance by not going to jail for illegal, irresponsible actions that endangered people's lives. I don't know why people always want to categorize these things as "making a mistake". He knew exactly what he was doing and has almost certainly done it many times. This guy was plastered. The real second chance he got was when he was lucky enough not to have hurt or killed someone. He should feel very fortunate for not having to live with that.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Is this our last chance to [Body]

Output: Is this our last chance to discuss this before the Big Day?


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Title] if he is so what?...I'm on [Body]

Output: if he is so what?...I'm on board


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Wow, talk about rampant [Body]

Output: Wow, talk about rampant speculation


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 6 days ago [Title] that will work [Body]

Output: that will work


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Getting 2-3 out of NJ [Body]

Output: Getting 2-3 of the top players in NJ each year would make for a nice pipeline...This looks very good.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 15 hours ago [Title] It's a nice way of saying [Body]

Output: It's a nice way of saying "we're not interested"


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 20 hours ago [Title] If the first school he's been [Body]

Output: If the first school he's been to and has no other LOI sure. Any student can show up and try out for a sport.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 23 hours ago [Title] Yeah that's pretty lame...you [Body]

Output: Yeah that's pretty lame...you would think someone in the process would have caught it


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Seems like maybe this story [Body]

Output: Seems like maybe this story doesn't have to be here


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I wouldn't say I live there [Body]

Output: I wouldn't say I live there but I do spend quite a bit of time in my basement. Call me crazy.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Title] FYI a lot of people have been [Body]

Output: FYI a lot of people have been prosecuted for it


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Title] You're entitled to your [Body]

Output: You're entitled to your opinion. However it's up to the artists, not you, to make the decision on whether to give away their property.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I never got the whole wishing [Body]

Output: I never got the whole wishing him the best thing. Personally I couldn't care less how well he does somewhere else. This kind of screws Michigan so whatever.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 5 days ago [Title] That inevitably leads to the [Body]

Output: That inevitably leads to the conclusion that more than scholarships are being distributed, perhaps to families if not the players themselves. Beilein's had a disproportionate share of players getting NBA contracts so that can't be it.


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 6 days ago [Title] We'll know a lot more pretty [Body]

Output: We'll know a lot more pretty early as the Utah game is obviously in the bubble category. Find a way to pull that out, and I think they can, and 8-9 starts to look very realistic, more with some breks.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 11 hours ago [Title] Good post but two factors run [Body]

Output: Good post but two factors run counter to your argument. One, it's very early in the ranking/evaluation process for a lot of these players and, two, Michigan could still easily be taking 10 more players in this class. Time will tell and I'm optimistic.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 11 hours ago [Title] Kraft's acceptance I think is [Body]

Output: Kraft's acceptance I think is indicative of how close a lot of the owners are to Goodell. Why I have no idea but to a lot of them he's their guy. We'll see if that erodes after the most recent incidents, the Rice case still being the most egregious.


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 1 day ago [Title] This is going to come back on [Body]

Output: This is going to come back on them embarassingly hard


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 1 day ago [Title] No shame...and that's never [Body]

Output: No shame...and that's never going to change


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 4 days ago [Title] You must not like points [Body]

Output: You must not like points


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 4 days ago [Title] This seems to have gone well [Body]

Output: This seems to have gone well


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Football just got a lot [Body]

Output: Football just got a lot closer


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Optimism is a good [Body]

Output: Optimism is a good thing...enjoy!


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Yes the Friday is here...and [Body]

Output: Yes the Friday is here...and it's good


Input: [Date] 6 weeks 6 days ago [Title] That would have been funny if [Body]

Output: That would have been funny if the person hadn't died.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 3 days ago [Title] It's actually pretty funny. [Body]

Output: It's actually pretty funny. If you had at least included the link you might see less vitriol.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Get them before they become [Body]

Output: Get them before they become famous. Harbaugh knows.


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I was wondering if someone [Body]

Output: I was wondering if someone was going to list The Americans. I think it's the best show on TV right now (and I'm both a book and TV GOT loyalist). Another is the BBC series MI-5 (called Spooks there).


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I'm sure Nike's sent them [Body]

Output: I'm sure Nike's sent them plenty of free stuff. Why not use it?


Input: [Date] 7 weeks 5 days ago [Title] More softball [Body]

Output: More softball please...anything but this


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 1 hour ago [Title] Great run - awesome summer [Body]

Output: Great run - awesome summer sports bonus. They'll be even better next year.


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 15 hours ago [Title] wants a placeholder [Body]

Output: wants a placeholder


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 23 hours ago [Title] Softball - not even close [Body]

Output: Softball - not even close


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I'm sensing a good game from [Body]

Output: I'm sensing a good game from Michigan tomorrow night and a win. I think their bats look a little better than Florida's and they could really assert tomorrow. Won't be easy but now I like the odds.


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 3 days ago [Title] That was a really fun game to [Body]

Output: That was a really fun game to watch. Hung tough when behind. This is a great team.


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 3 days ago [Title] done deal! [Body]

Output: done deal!


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 3 days ago [Title] 2 outs - almost there [Body]

Output: 2 outs - almost there


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 3 days ago [Title] No one said it was going to [Body]

Output: No one said it was going to easy...just get two more outs


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Imagine if Ryan Leaf's [Body]

Output: Imagine if Ryan Leaf's parents had more of a sense of humor...would have added a nice touch of humor to his NFL "career"


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 6 days ago [Title] You email says that if they [Body]

Output: You email says that if they don't give you more money you're not taking the job. There's a bunch of words around it but that's the clear message. That probably didn't sit well.


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 1 min ago [Title] Have to agree with others [Body]

Output: Have to agree with others below, if they immediately pulled the offer I don't see where you had any leverage.


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 4 min ago [Title] You accepted the job, and [Body]

Output: You accepted the job, and then asked for more money? Maybe I'm just out of touch with how things are done these days.


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I'm not that sentimental when [Body]

Output: I'm not that sentimental when it comes to death, and these ash-scattering rituals always seemed a little self-important to me. Just recycle yourself back in. Having said that I always thought ancient sky burials were cool from a stylistic standpoint but I don't think there's too many places left you could do that these days.


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Amazing what's going on in [Body]

Output: Amazing what's going on in the world...thanks for tuning in!


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Bats are showing up early [Body]

Output: Bats are showing up early today


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 4 days ago [Title] standard fan nerves [Body]

Output: standard fan nerves


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I was actually concerned when [Body]

Output: I was actually concerned when Cal was up 1-0


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 4 days ago [Title] This is very impressive to [Body]

Output: This is very impressive to say the least.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Can we assume these are your [Body]

Output: Can we assume these are your personal rankings, or do you have some reference?


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Gil, use whatever you like [Body]

Output: Gil, use whatever you like and love it. Can you imagine someone selling you a fathead then a few years later telling you you're not supposed to use it? Keep it forever.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 2 days ago [Title] And a happy Monday it [Body]

Output: And a happy Monday it is...damn!


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 6 days ago [Title] One exception under Bo being [Body]

Output: One exception under Bo being Wangler. if not for a lingering knee injury I always thought he could have been an NFL quarterback. He was at least in a camp - I think with Dallas. But I completely agree with you - he was the exception. If he had that injury today he may have had a more better recovery and played on.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 6 days ago [Title] The other take is that he got [Body]

Output: The other take is that he got the absolute most possible out of Kaepernick and he just wasn't going to progress much further due to limitations on his ability. There's only so much a coach can do. You just can't assume these guys can progress indefinitely.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Another interpretation is [Body]

Output: Another interpretation is that it's like looking at a work of art of questionable quality, and one person insists everyone else doesn't "get it" because they're not knowledgable enough about art. Someone can always make that case and you can't argue with them because it comes down to a matter of opinion. The reason they have to charge $90 is the pool of people willing to pay is shrinking to the point where they have to rely on the diehards who insist this really is great sport and only the true afficionados appreciate it. Maybe they're right However It could also be that it just isn't that good or interesting.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 4 days ago [Title] If I paid $90 for that I'd be [Body]

Output: If I paid $90 for that I'd be really annoyed right now. This was like a Super Bowl from the 70s - basically no action - only a lot worse because let's be honest, there really wasn't even a winner. What a scam.


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Don't look now but... [Body]

Output: Don't look now but...


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 4 days ago [Title] When it comes to not giving [Body]

Output: When it comes to not giving money to Floyd Mayweather my conscience is absolutely clean.


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Track and Field [Body]

Output: Watched the Penn Relays today and had forgotten what a great sport to watch Track and Field can be


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 5 days ago [Title] That was nice...was watching [Body]

Output: That was nice...was watching live...took a while to think about checking in here...great goal


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 5 days ago [Title] lol...first thing I thought [Body]

Output: lol...first thing I thought of


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 15 hours ago [Title] My daughter started in 2008 [Body]

Output: My daughter started in 2008 and stayed for a Masters. I keep telling her you're a bigger fan after you leave. She's still disillusioned but that should change soon.


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 15 hours ago [Title] so what [Body]

Output: so what


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 1 day ago [Title] This should be the most [Body]

Output: This should be the most exciting football/basketball combination year in a long time. There have been better teams in either sport but not this kind of overall optimism. IMHO of course


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Being dumb is known to make [Body]

Output: Being dumb is known to make people crazy...it confuses them


Input: [Date] 14 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Sounds like you've had some [Body]

Output: Sounds like you've had some bad experiences with water


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 3 days ago [Title] He was entertaining but the [Body]

Output: He was entertaining but the ridiculous partisanship did get in the way of otherwise enjoying him.


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I caught that too and thought [Body]

Output: I caught that too and thought it was wrong - wish he had just included him


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 6 days ago [Title] It shouldn't be considered [Body]

Output: It shouldn't be considered weird that someone would pick a school like VCU over NC, especially witha coach like Smart there at the time. The whole recruiting ranking obsession assumes every kid is going to naturally prefer the "top" program offered. That just isn't always the case. How shocking would it be if he just wants to go somewhere he can eventually start, and go to school somewhere he likes?


Input: [Date] 15 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Completely disagree [Body]

Output: Completely disagree. There may be more "good" players now but Nicklaus had far better and consistent competition throughout his run. For Tiger there never was a Palmer, Player, Trevino, Watson that could consistently challenge him. He also had 19 2nd place major finishes which Tiger doesn't come close to. There's no doubt he's the best of his generation but unless you're a TV network trying to pump up Tiger for your broadcast you have to be honest and concede Nicklaus' record is more impressive in pretty much every way


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 17 hours ago [Title] You knew this was coming - [Body]

Output: You knew this was coming - they're now full-on SEC and it's not going to change as long as Meyer's there.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 21 hours ago [Title] totally excellent [Body]

Output: totally excellent


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 23 hours ago [Title] I suppose if it's moot he [Body]

Output: I suppose if it's moot he should also be mute


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 23 hours ago [Title] I get the click thing but [Body]

Output: I get the click thing but can't this guy find something other other than this to do? If nothing else projecting Michigan as an 11 is just lazy ignorance. At least try.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Not a Bo Ryan fan but have to [Body]

Output: Not a Bo Ryan fan but have to sympathize with what he's saying. The refs weren't going to just let this game keep going on its natural progression. The equalizer calls started early in the second half. The sequence with the block called on Wisconsin followed almost immediately with the Kaminsky charge was all you needed to see. Those plays were almost identical.


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Damn I wish I was in AA today [Body]

Output: Damn I wish I was in AA today


Input: [Date] 16 weeks 5 days ago [Title] F*** all this. I just want [Body]

Output: F*** all this. I just want to win games. Bring it on Harbaugh.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Spring Football? [Body]

Output: Spring Football?


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 3 days ago [Title] looks like him...not sure why [Body]

Output: looks like him...not sure why this rated a thread


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 3 days ago [Title] No, in fact they would [Body]

Output: No, in fact they would probably have been blown out in every game they played.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Actually I didn't say [Body]

Output: Actually I didn't say anything of the kind, just clarifying what you were saying. You seem upset.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 4 days ago [Title] So what you're saying is, [Body]

Output: So what you're saying is, they should just plead guilty and pay up because you don't want to hear any more about it?


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I actually like Dakich. [Body]

Output: I actually like Dakich. Gottlieb is really annoying.


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Has there ever been a team [Body]

Output: Has there ever been a team more people wanted to lose a game than UK this year?


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Might want to quit there - it [Body]

Output: Might want to quit there - it was pretty funny


Input: [Date] 18 weeks 6 days ago [Title] LOL...nice [Body]

Output: LOL...nice


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 1 hour ago [Title] He might for these next [Body]

Output: He might for these next couple of weeks.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I'll say this about that bus. [Body]

Output: I'll say this about that bus. At least two people (one was the young woman seen with her phone in the first video released - she was clearly recording one of the two leaders) saw fit to go public with it and I admire that. It took guts given the potential ramifications. I'll take at least that positive from it.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Yeah I hear ya...booze does [Body]

Output: Yeah I hear ya...booze does not bring out the best in someone like we just heard


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 4 days ago [Title] I had very little interest in [Body]

Output: I had very little interest in watching the game but couldn't get enough of him tonight. Man he was beyond good. No idea what it was but something set him off tonight.


Input: [Date] 19 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Whoa...glad I caught the end [Body]

Output: Whoa...glad I caught the end of that...that should help Michigan


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 2 days ago [Title] It's all market driven. [Body]

Output: It's all market driven. You'll know soon enough when they hit StubHub and/or eBay. Then you just have to decide if you want to wait until you get to AA nd try to pay less on game day.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 4 days ago [Title] There would be some but it [Body]

Output: There would be some but it would become apparent pretty fast that most were making a mistake and it would pull back. I hate the one-and-dones so am all for this rule. Eother go or commit to three years. This has nothing to do with not "caring for the kids". Make a decision and live with it.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 4 days ago [Title] "Most"? No way that would [Body]

Output: "Most"? No way that would ever happen. Players like Harris, Morris, Burke, THJ, Stauskus, GRIII would never have tried going NBA out of HS. The only one you might make a case for was McGary. I actually think it would be a pretty good rule.


Input: [Date] 20 weeks 6 days ago [Title] Marginal players stand to [Body]

Output: Marginal players stand to gain maturity, physical and personal, without the pressure of trying to make it in the NBA. That's one big reason why they have a better chance to improve in college and may stall or regress after getting drafted.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 3 days ago [Title] They rendered at least part [Body]

Output: They rendered at least part of the place unusable. Why would they not be calculating lost business?


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Agreed [Body]

Output: This is definitely part of it. There's a rule that if you foul twice in the first half you sit, and I think it's a good rule. I also however think it's a good strategy and don't under stand the negative fixation on it. If you have to play Dakich and Lonergan at some point I'd rather it be in the first half, as long as the game is within reach.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 4 days ago [Title] No one wants to hear it but [Body]

Output: No one wants to hear it but the fact that they were within 3 in the seond half completely vindicates the strategy. They were undermanned and on the road. Keep it close as long as you can and try to pull it out.


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 5 days ago [Title] you can say that again :) he [Body]

Output: you can say that again :) he was actually 83


Input: [Date] 21 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I watched Star Trek from the [Body]

Output: I watched Star Trek from the first time it aired and this really feels like a crushing loss. One thing that's always surprised me is how little attention he gets for his role as Paris on Mission Impossible. I was also a huge fan of that show and it was great to see LM there after Star Trek was cancelled.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 14 hours ago [Title] Or it could just be free [Body]

Output: Or it could just be free enterprise. You're making some major assumptions about potential victimes etc. If it's what it's rumored to be it's really bad and I agree someone should come forth but so far we don't know. The guy who's supposedly going to be breaking the story hasn't even seen it.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 14 hours ago [Title] Sure hope not. And if [Body]

Output: Sure hope not. And if there's any kind of licking involved I'll pass.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Chatman showed some nice [Body]

Output: Chatman showed some nice flashes. He should get better as his confidence grows and today will help a lot.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 4 days ago [Title] When you factor in his [Body]

Output: When you factor in his dubious blocking and pass catching skills he could end up way down. He maybe could have done himself some good with a year of Harbaugh. Doesn't matter now.


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I wish this had ended before [Body]

Output: I wish this had ended before the last three paragraphs. It's a great summary and retrospective but that pushed it over a line. You don't want to risk becoming that which you're finding fault with. Other than that I enjoyed it immensely - excellent read


Input: [Date] 22 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I noted the same things and [Body]

Output: I noted the same things and had the same reaction. It was exceptionally well crafted.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 30 min ago [Title] I don't know how fascinating [Body]

Output: I don't know how fascinating he is but definitely weird. By now I assume he's stopped blaming all his problems on Jeff Meyer. Agreed he's a highly overrated coach. If something real good doesn't happen soon there it may get fun to watch.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 2 days ago [Title] please stop [Body]

Output: please stop taking up valuable space


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 3 days ago [Title] One part of your post is sort [Body]

Output: One part of your post is sort of true - this reminder is not needed.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 4 days ago [Title] we'll take your word for it [Body]

Output: we'll take your word for it


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 5 days ago [Title] You would think they could at [Body]

Output: You would think they could at least use something approximating correct grammar, but then again consider the likely source. It took me a minute to figure out what "a Stanford Wayne Lyons mom" was. The rumored 4* 2016 son is also amusing considering how easy it is to identify in about 30 seconds any high school player with the slightest chance of being recruited. We say ye should go play outside.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 5 days ago [Title] couldn't have picked a better [Body]

Output: couldn't have picked a better example


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 5 days ago [Title] So is stealing your [Body]

Output: So is stealing your co-worker's lunch...so what are you gonna do?


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I see you're paying [Body]

Output: I see you're paying attention...good. The real point is to not worry about who didn't come.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 5 days ago [Title] You could really kill [Body]

Output: You could really kill yourself dwelling on players that didn't come to Michigan. Also, for every one that didn't come there could be a really popular player who came in their place. Best approach is to recruit as best you can then roll with the players you have.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 5 days ago [Title] How much is he really being [Body]

Output: How much is he really being screwed by a position coach leaving? Time to move on with the players we have, some of whom may end up being better than Weber. Way too much stock is being placed in this kid.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I'm not a conspiracy theorist [Body]

Output: I'm not a conspiracy theorist but this clearly looks like a situation where they were doing whatever they could to keep him away from Michigan. It smacks of total sleaze.


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 6 days ago [Title] You think the interview and [Body]

Output: You think the interview and hire all happened today? Seriously?


Input: [Date] 24 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I didn't sense the panic [Body]

Output: I didn't sense the panic you're referring to but admittedly was not on here that much. It was always going to be a small class and the big names were always a longshot to flip. JH and crew did well.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 1 day ago [Title] not particularly [Body]

Output: not particularly


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I get what you're saying but [Body]

Output: I get what you're saying but think it's a stretch here. Maybe he just feels the guy who won the game for them deserves something really, really awesome. All this does is call more attention to the truck and make it more memorable.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 1 day ago [Title] I believe certain media [Body]

Output: I believe certain media requirements are in the contract, so yeah they actually did.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Nothing, but if you have a [Body]

Output: Nothing, but if you have a very high paying job with certain behavioral expectations you should expect that job to be at risk. He's free to do what he wants and accept the consequences.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 2 days ago [Title] true believer - to each their [Body]

Output: true believer - to each their own


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 2 days ago [Title] Whatever you think of her [Body]

Output: Whatever you think of her music the whole thing was delightfully entertaining, which is all it's supposed to be. No one's there for high art or musical sophistication. The fireworks part was pretty awesome.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Why do you feel so compelled [Body]

Output: Why do you feel so compelled to judge how deep someone's bond is relative to someone else's based on your personal criteria? I went to graduate school at Michigan with people from Notre Dame who despite their degree developed little or no bond with Michigan. How does that compare with someone who grew up a diehard fan but for one reasonor another didn't go to Michigan? That's just one example, there are many others.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 4 days ago [Title] Don't get this [Body]

Output: I'm from NY and went to Michigan for graduate school but I know a lot of people around here who consider themselves Michigan fans without any of the hangups you seem to have experienced. They just like Michigan. Big time college football doesn't have a major presence here and plently of sports fans root for different teams. In most cases they never thought about going to Michigan out of HS (I didn't) so not being able to get in isn't a factor. There are many reasons people don't go to certain schools other than not having the grades, especially if they're out of state. Attitudes like yours alienate people who want to get behind Michigan regardless of where they went to college, or if they did go to college. I don't see the point other than feeding your own arrogance.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 5 days ago [Title] New Jersey's deeper than you [Body]

Output: New Jersey's deeper than you probably think, but this "loss" doesn't bother me. I'd be curious as to how the 27th rated player in Michigan compared - honestly I have no idea.


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Correct me if I'm wrong but [Body]

Output: Correct me if I'm wrong but this seems kind of inconsequential


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 5 days ago [Title] I guess this is clever to [Body]

Output: I guess this is clever to someone


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 6 days ago [Title] I see it for UM and JH as [Body]

Output: I see it for UM and JH as being in a one-time scramble situation because he's coming in late with so few recruits committed. He has to look everywhere. I expect starting in 2016 he'll be emphasizing the core region (OH, MI) first.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I actually had the same [Body]

Output: I actually had the same question...assumed I was missing something


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 3 days ago [Title] I'm in Southern CT and we had [Body]

Output: I'm in Southern CT and we had 38" in the storm 2 years ago. These costal storms are where we really get socked. This looks like the real deal.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Glad it worked out and all [Body]

Output: Glad it worked out and all are well. It's pretty serious business. All movement will pretty much stop by tomorrow night - I hope to be home early afternoon. Good luck.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Connecticut here. Just [Body]

Output: Connecticut here. Just brought home a new 28" 2-stage blower and ready for action. This is going to be intense. 50 MPH winds to go with the 20-30 inches.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 4 days ago [Title] This isn't Kentucky [Body]

Output: "...chatman would be by far the worst. Every time he's in the game he's making a mistake. Kid needs to grow up fast" This isn't Kentucky. He's a true freshman...everyone adjusts at a different pace. I just hope he doesn't see comments like this. Especially strange after a game where he looked sharper than he has.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 4 days ago [Title] What? [Body]

Output: What?


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 4 days ago [Title] With or without LeVert this [Body]

Output: With or without LeVert this team is going to get really good over the next two years. They all looked better in this one, against the best team they've faced in a while.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 4 days ago [Title] It doesn't help that you have [Body]

Output: It doesn't help that you have two Duke guys on there who are going to do everything they can to not talk about the success of Michigan basketball.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Rutgers beat them. We have a [Body]

Output: Rutgers beat them. We have a chance.


Input: [Date] 26 weeks 6 days ago [Title] More amused than outraged [Body]

Output: More amused than outraged


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 8 hours ago [Title] I hope the carpeting was [Body]

Output: I hope the carpeting was removed by repair people because of the damage. I hope these maniacs didn't actually rip the floor off. Damn.


Input: [Date] 5 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Whoa whoa whoa wait up a minute 'peoples' this is a game in which the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a lil more to lose than the Michigan Wolverines. Guess what,"We're still rebuilding here in Michigan people!" Notre Dame needs to be 'rebuilt' by this game. This is a coronation moment for both Clausen and Weis. This is a big, if not huge game, for Mr. Charlie Weis. If Michigan wins, think about it, with the big tens performance this past week, Michigan will more than likely still not be ranked. Rather Notre Dame will just slide out of the rankings. The idea that at week 2, a non ranked 3-9 of last year, can slide into the top 25 at 2-0 is ludicrous. AND I DON'T WANT MICHIGAN RANKED TILL THEY BEAT A RANKED TEAM ON THE ROAD! Michigan, with freshman QB's, a never quit attitude(MUCH LIKE NAVY HAD), and the idea that WERE THE UNDERDOG can really make this a game. [Title]

Output: Hey whoa Hey


Input: [Date] 5 years 47 weeks ago [Body] People need to talk about that O-line of Michigan. If all goes well Saturday I think they will some more. One thing Michigan had on Saturday was tempo. Tempo, overall game tempo is tough to get or control when you are playing an evenly matched team. I believe these two teams are now evenly matched given Michigan's home field and last game played. But fret not young Michigan and just hang with them punch for punch until the last ticks of the clock. [Title]

Output: People need to talk about


Input: [Date] 5 years 47 weeks ago [Body] There seems to be a friendly game of can you top this, as far as play making goes amongst the younger Michigan team. I mean this both offensively and defensively. Very good sign, very good. Carlos Brown, I mean, is anyone that overly concerned now with the idea of starting Brown? With the play of Koger is anyone overly bummed about Sims at MSU? The players were holding onto the football, taking big hits and then stretching the plays for an extra 2-3 yards. There seems to be a developing sense of,"we, the young guys of Michigan, want to take ownership and show what we can do." To me, that's family values 101. One of the few negatives I heard, and I heard it from people who could care less about Michigan. But they all said,"You got blanked in the 2nd half. Did they figure out your schemes in the 2nd or what?" I did not notice there were no points in the 2nd and I still think there were points in the 2nd half. But if there were not I'd write it off to experimentation and to the idea that,"Dude, we're up 31-0 at halftime." The reality is, for all teams on Michigans schedule, that you can't really look at Forcier as a freshman anymore. And you cannot sleep on that offense. [Title]

Output: Nice


Input: [Date] 5 years 47 weeks ago [Body] He will be a great guy and coach here. I mean in the long view, when people give the guy some room to do his thing. Perception is a weird thing. Because the guy, I mean coach, could be smiling and teaching and have that moment not on TV. And then the media could cherry pic and seek out the moment where he blows his cool and then air that. I want to see the public or overall narrative changed on Coach Rodriguez because he is a likable guy. But he's a football guy and there's nothing wrong with that. Recommending a football coach to smile more is kind of chintzy and lame. I mean it's football for God's sakes! But, I also think the days or Woody Hayes are long gone. You almost have to be part coach, part baby-sitter and a full time pr guy. Who also has an agent by the way. All in all, with all the crap that goes along with it, college football coaching is not for the timid. One can deduce that from following Michigan and Rich as of late. "Win one for RR," is my motto. [Title]

Output: He will be a great guy and


Input: [Date] 5 years 47 weeks ago [Body] As the author of this mgoboard posting, I can say not much thought went into it. I am sitting here nervously hoping we don't lose tomorrow. The typing part, is just therapy. [Title]

Output: As the author of this


Input: [Date] 5 years 47 weeks ago [Body] Jim Rome said the same thing. Actually Rome said something to the effect of,"And he'd better hope most of the team has bought in or there will be something to really cry about. And if they lose to Western, look out Michigan." In all of this, every moment of controversy that has happened from day one, it has been about perception and the handling of how things went down. Some one on ESPN radio said, paraphrasing again,"throughtout the hiring process you wished there were handlers in the athletic department managing the overall output of the decisions upon the brand name of Michigan. And in the press conference as well." The question you the reader have to ask yourself is,"Do you think the guy knew he was going to tear up before going in?" In some ways that's what journalists who take the,"He teared up?" avenue may be thinking. I dont think a coach gets emotional on cue. If I was making desicions and part of the athletic dept. I would've already put Brian on payroll and asked him to be the handler of all things media. He has the insight and the youth. Once again, if Michigan wins, people will shut up. [Title]

Output: Perception, period.


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Body] What's the forecast on Michigan Football as of today??? Well, the 'shot across the brow' of Michigans Football vessel has been taken. As I watched the news today, the interviews and season felt like it came a week early. In some ways, this may serve advantageous to the mindset of the warriors involved in this up and coming football game. It should be a better, more focused week of game prep. It's a must win game. Will Michigan lose games this year? Could Michigan possibly lose to Western Michigan? Could Michigan win it's first 4? Yes, to all. Don't be surprised if this game is close and don't be surprised if its a blowout. I mean that for both squads. It's essential that the Wolverines take a rational, methodical approach on both offense and defense. The idea that emotion can be harnessed, or the idea of playing off of it has kind of left the building. At this point, it's just for the love of the game. At this point, for the players, coaches and fans of Michigan Football, you will win and lose quietly. [Title]

Output: Good Football Weather!


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Physically, he(#7 Devin Gardner) has all the tools. He is taller, and moves side to side as well as he does when he squares his shoulders and runs up field. BUT, and I hate to sound like some crusty curmudgeon, he is not a jedi yet. [Title]

Output: He must complete the training!


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Body] I just don't see it long term. People talk of the core ideas of offensive football changing from an offensive formation. That formation being the spread. Did Donovan McNabb make his money in the NFL running the ball or from his scrambling mobility? Think of Steve Young firing lasers to T. Owens. Think of any running vs scrambling QB and you'll see scramblers, who are tall with good instincts and passing ability succeeding in the NFL. For gods sakes Eli Manning is the highest paid NFL player. Dude couldnt run our spread if he tried. To make money in any professional sport, you need reps. You do not currently get enough reps when as a NFL QB you're only reps come from running the Wildcat. McNabb, he made his money by scrambling and also being an adept passer. As a QB, first and foremost you need to be able to throw the football. Sorry, but it's a job req. and it always will be. A running QB will rarely be franchised(because of fear of injury) by anyone looking to throw money at a young college kid. Even Timothy Tebow will have to prove himself as a drop back passer in the coming years in the NFL. The fact is there is no way D. Rob or even Darth Forcier garner the NFL looks Barkely will, should all stay healthy. With Mark Sanchez starting as a rookie in the NFL in his first game you have the perfect analog for Barkely. The reality is here and is no longer on the horizon. USC is winning with the old Michigan ideas and formulas. And thus the idea and title of QB U has passed to them. So the idea of a 'draftable' high round QB from Michigan is no more. Maybe, maybe Gardner should be develop though. [Title]

Output: The NFL is different


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Yeah, it is weird that a freshman is STARTING let alone playing at the QB position. BUT, it seems to me, that once the game starts, USC, no matter who is running what position, just takes over the game. As a Wolverine fan at Quarterback 'U,' it will be tough watching pro-style QB after pro-style QB from USC get drafted over ours. It is really a no brainer that a healthy Barkley, in two-three years time, garners 1st round draft money over what we currently have at UofM. And that is also another reason why Denard Robinson should stay(shows commitment and loyalty) at Michigan should be not find time at the QB position. Because if he's that fast and skilled, an NFL team will make room for him somewhere at some position. [Title]

Output: Yeah, it is weird that a


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Body] How many college spread QB's, below 6'0, start in the NFL as of today? Versus the percentage of college based drop back passers who start? How about a ratio of how many qb's per roster is spread based vs drop back? [Title]

Output: Drop back:Spread


Input: [Date] 5 years 48 weeks ago [Body] Agreed. [Title]

Output: Agreed.


Input: [Date] 5 years 49 weeks ago [Body] They'll be alright [Title]

Output: They'll be alright


Input: [Date] 5 years 49 weeks ago [Body] Wait, must win? Yeah, must win. Weird as hell to utter it aloud if you are a long time supporter of Wolverine Football. However, don't kid yourself, it's a huge game. When I think of UofM football I think of the 2006 season. 11-0, opening day victory over an SEC team. Then a M.A.C.-CMU drubbing, followed by a line of consecutive victories. And then barely losing to tOSU, coupled with a bowl game loss to the PAC-10. But, I think my history of Michigan Football kind of stops there. It then merges into a moment, a moment I am still sort of in. After giving up 21 points in the second quarter and the ensuing 34-32 opening day loss to Appalachian State, my ability to remember what I knew of Michigan is lost. My point is this, you can play 3,4 or 5 QB's coach if you want. But this team and it's fan need to stop the bleeding and win a home opener. I WISH it were like basketball or baseball where you could try this and that in pre-season tournaments. Football is a different animal, especially in these days of the BCS. So, if you are hoping to go to a bowl game as a Wolverine fan(as I am), well, I hope WMU is a W for you(us). [Title]

Output: Western Michigan is a MUST win for the Wolves


Input: [Date] 5 years 50 weeks ago [Body] http://www.mgoblue.com/football/coachbio.aspx?id=111594 [Title]


Input: [Date] 5 years 50 weeks ago [Body] As a punt returner, the only thing you really have to do is field or catch the punted football. Personally I am not concerned one bit if their return yards are in the negative. The concern is a special teams turnover after our defense has caused a three and out! I would hope the special teams coach changes the name of the punt return team to the punt-catch team. You only have to catch it fellas. Fair catch if it helps! [Title]

Output: "Punt Catch Team"


Input: [Date] 5 years 51 weeks ago [Body] On Mgoblue the video of the day shows a bruised coach. What's the rumor mill saying about Coach Smith's black eye? a. Feagin clocked him on the way out. b. Mallett hit him at a bar while on a recruiting trip. c. While recruiting Braxton Miller he _______. d. he signed up for jujitsu class. [Title]

Output: Multiple Guess


Input: [Date] 6 years 2 weeks ago [Body] I agree here. Brian is one of the best, natural writers around. I feel it's the subject matter that brings out the beasties and troll like replies. Subject matter being sports. I think we've all left some replies out there that have sucked. But because of Brian we're all still here able to comment and ramble. [Title]

Output: I agree here. Brian is one of


Input: [Date] 6 years 2 weeks ago [Body] http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/665032 [Title]

Output: f.y.i.


Input: [Date] 6 years 2 weeks ago [Body] I like the way Ellen uses alumnus in this commencement speech. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JccudODwwY [Title]

Output: I like the way Ellen uses


Input: [Date] 6 years 2 weeks ago [Body] This is just how you are judged in the long view when you lose. If he wins, his cursing, whether at you or at those around you, is something akin to a verbal anointment. If he wins, he could not cut his grass for a month and post a sign in his yard that read,"F-You, You cut my Effing Grass," and people would mindlessly cut it. Cheering merrily as they go. [Title]

Output: Fa- la- la - la


Input: [Date] 6 years 5 weeks ago [Body] A year like that will cause a drop off or dip in recruiting. But there is a real concern in the areas of recruiting for the d-line and LB's. [Title]

Output: A year like that will cause a


Input: [Date] 6 years 5 weeks ago [Body] The more reps this young man gets the more dividends he'll pay off. And it is weird saying that about someone so young and inexperienced at the QB position. He understands reads well for being as young as he is. He has older brothers who have played QB. Also guys like Marv Marinovich helping with this facet or area of learning. Secondly, he has great technique and like Brian said is freakishly accurate. Lastly he is a good scrambler who can do a lil running. But the most important thing I saw at the spring game is that he wants to take ownership of the offense. By the time he's a senior he'll be barking and coaching on the field. Should he stay healthy, he will be tough to dethrone over the years. Just a great fit all the way around for Michigan fans. Should be a fun four years. [Title]

Output: Solid Prospect.


Input: [Date] 6 years 5 weeks ago [Body] Ha [Title]

Output: Ha


Input: [Date] 6 years 5 weeks ago [Body] I think Forcier is a great pickup for Michigan. There needs to be some kind of forward motion, or the identification of some of the missing puzzle pieces that Coach Rodriguez and Michigan fans need. And this recruit landing in Ann Arbor is one of those pieces. The downside is that he scrambles and then gets a zinger or dinger laid on. Height is really not an issue simply because he played taller in the spring game. Scrambling was not an issue either because he was elusive in the spring game. The fear is the spaces in between where the play breaks down, causing the scramble, and some random 200 plus LB'er or lineman simply falling/tackling the young man. Because there will be breakdowns, 3rd and longs and other obvious passing plays where he will scramble, be elusive and be one on one with some bigger people in the open field. His loss would significantly hurt the passing rhythm of the Michigan offensive attack. Not that Jack Kennedy and Denard Robinson cannot throw. Great recruit, hard worker, so heres to sliding into tackles and staying healthy fella! [Title]

Output: I think Forcier is a great


Input: [Date] 6 years 5 weeks ago [Body] Wow [Title]

Output: Wow


Input: [Date] 6 years 6 weeks ago [Body] what a video! wow..... [Title]

Output: what a video! wow.....


Input: [Date] 6 years 6 weeks ago [Body] Heart and intellect trump height and speed for the most part. I'm sure they see something they can work with here. If you can be a point guard and quarterback you can definitely use those skills & knowledge in man-to-man coverage and zone reads as a corner back. So I like this pick up alot for RR and Grrr. [Title]

Output: Heart and intellect trump


Input: [Date] 6 years 6 weeks ago [Body] I hope Threet makes all PAC-10 first team by his sr. year under Dennis Erickson! And then I hope he gets drafted high in the NFL! Same for Mallett! That guy, Threet, has a lot of justice on his side man. Threet was somewhat altruistic in my opinion last year. Namely because he was playing for a school he loved when getting called out socially by am offensive coach who'd been there one year! For a redshirt freshman, he took more than his share of blame. Knowing damn well he'd be forgotten and wrote off completely. He learned a great lesson last year that could really help that young man out long term. He wasn't coddled that's for sure. It's an endless debate about the bare cupboards. I get that. But I think when Steve Threet came in against Utah and dropped that pass to Hemingway in the corner, it said something. That CB was pretty good as well. Here's the thing, people judge you when you do great things with an empty cupboard, not a full one. I get CFB is about winning, but there is a game within the game as well. As good as Gardner, Forcier are and will be, I am still concerned by the handling of Threet. My opinion. [Title]

Output: The easy whipping boy


Input: [Date] 6 years 6 weeks ago [Body] For Michigan this is a huge acquisition. Good Luck! [Title]

Output: For Michigan this is a huge


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Grand Rapids [Body]


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 5 days ago [Title] This. All of this. [Body]

Output: Words can usually only go so far. I'm a native of Grand Rapids currently in Lansing and I can't wait to move back one hour West some day myself. People have covered the vast majority of the major pluses - water, beaches, beer, great jobs, no traffic, four Pure Michigan seasons, friendly people, small city feel/big city opportunities, no natural disasters, etc. etc., - but sometimes a three-minute video is a nice, ringing endoresement of a city. This is one of the best I've ever seen, and it's all so true too. This video was shown before all the Movies in the Park (which is absolutely amazing BTW - a giant blow-up screen is brought to Ah-Nab-Awen park (right next to the great Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum) to show movies on Friday evenings in the summer right across from downtown with BYOB) and gave the vast majority of the audience chills every time. The views of the city from that spot are pristine.


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 9 hours ago [Title] Schlissel responds [Body]

Output: Actually, I have seen first-hand personalized responses from President Schlissel to multiple students, so he definitely does read through many of his emails and responds when he feels compelled to. If he ever does respond to an email you send him in the future, don't be alarmed if it comes off as being overly casual...just saying, he's not too worried about 100% proper usage of formal grammar.


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Sentiments [Body]

Output: I actually agree with 90% of what is written here and have so much more to add on but so little time. I haven't been able to read through all 300-some responses, but I will say the one point you completely lost me was with the "On one hand a TO in this game might be valuable; Hoke clearly wasn't going to concede defeat, and a wasted down running the ball was preferrable to not being able to stop the clock." To me it looked like Hoke had conceded defeat a few minutes into the third quarter. I can live with trying something new at QB in the first half, and maybe even letting Morris stay in there for a series in the second half to see if there's any chance he was the right pick to start, but to keep him in series after series when it was clear that he was not going to lead a come back and after he was increasingly hobbled just pointed to Hoke's overbearing stubbornness. It was almost like he was saying "this is what you asked for, this is what you get". Just as he refuses to wear a headset over and over and over again despite it being more and more apparent that he has no idea what's going on on the field, Hoke was going to continue sticking Morris out there play after play because that was the decision and there was no changing it, score/blowout/fan base be damned. And lastly, perhaps what irks me most about the situation is that the ONE reason I have ever heard Hoke say he doesn't wear a headset is so that he can get a better "feel" for what's going on in the game, on the field. So now we have a clearly hobbled, possibly concussed QUARTERBACK and Hoke claims he had no idea and can only speak for himself. As a head coach, you need to be able to speak for every player and coach that is a part of the team. End of story.


Input: [Date] 1 year 3 weeks ago [Title] I'd eat it up as well [Body]

Output: Very, very happy to see this. Haters gonna hate.


Input: [Date] 1 year 6 weeks ago [Title] Reply post derp [Body]

Output: Nothing to see here. My comment was moved to a reply.


Input: [Date] 1 year 6 weeks ago [Title] Exact opposite experience [Body]

Output: Just in case any prospective, future, or current students read this comment thread and shy away from taking a class taught by Markovits I thought I would share my own perspective. Andy, as he likes his students to call him, always seemed very approachable to me. Yes, he is an academic to a T and lets that be known to his students, but that wasn't much of a turn-off. Most professors at Michigan (and I assume at other elite schools around the country) are quite proud of their work and their research and Andy is no different. In class, Markovits is a bit flighty, literally jumping from topic to topic on a wide blackboard filled with short quips to be discussed throughout lecture, but he's also very engaging with students. At times he would maybe get a little frustrated with students taking a bit longer to pick up on the material at hand, but he would only get short with a student if he/she asked a stupid question (and in my class, it was always the same kid asking stupid questions that EVERY other student in the class would groan about when his hand went up). When my friend and I did decide to talk to him after class one day, we ended up staying about 20 minutes after and talked another 10 minutes or so about Michigan basketball with him as we walked out of Angell Hall. We eventually formed a friendly relationship and Andy took us out for a nice dinner a few months after our class had ended to catch up. In short, I would recommend a Markovits class (some Politics and History of Sport was the one I took) to anyone who can. The professor that looks like he's Dr. Emmett Brown from Back to the Future and dresses like he just woke up is simply classic. Funny aside: one day one of those people trying to pass out fliers for gimmick jobs to a lecture hall was in Markovits's room before the start of class, went through his talk, and started trying to pass stuff out before I believe DPS came in to escort him out, the guy went to the other side of the classroom, and Markovits basically ran him out of the room himself.


Input: [Date] 2 years 21 weeks ago [Title] Jeff Meyer [Body]

Output: Meyer actually works with the wings. Think Hardaway, Robinson III, Stauskas, etc. He also happens to be the Beyonce of the staff.


Input: [Date] 2 years 22 weeks ago [Title] Malik McDowell [Body]

Output: One of the football recruits (I believe McDowell), clearly the biggest one there, sitting right in the front row of that section, slept through the majority of the second half of the basketball game. Thought it was interesting.


Input: [Date] 2 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Comparisons [Body]

Output: It really is amazing how much a player's looks affect who we compare them too. Obviously Booker looks pretty similar to Rivers, and I'm not saying I disagree at all with the comparison (I actually don't think it's a bad one), it is just weird that whenever most people try to compare somebody to someone else they almost always first pick out guys that look very similar.


Input: [Date] 2 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Izzo [Body]

Output: The thing that people forget most about Izzo is not that he has brought State to the level they are at while Michigan floundered over the same time period (which certainly played a part in MSU's dominance), but that he was HANDED the reigns of the program from Jud Heathcote, and it's not like Heathcote was some slouch of a coach that left a bare cupboard. Izzo had the luxury of taking over a good program for which he had already been an assistant with for 12(!) years. Heathcote made the NCAA Tournament five of his last six years at MSU before retiring and had his team in the top three in the Big Ten in four of those years. Izzo then proceeded to miss the Big Dance his first two years leading the program. Tom Izzo is a solid coach and a very good recruiter, but give me the choice between him and Beilein and I will take the latter every day of the week, no question. And I have said this since the day we hired Beilein. It's not really fair to compare them by record, you have to go off what you see on the court and how well each can coach a team with varying levels of talent.


Input: [Date] 2 years 30 weeks ago [Title] Keep in Mind [Body]

Output: You people who are ripping on this kid have to keep in mind that he is basically Moss Point's whole team. You can see him being double- and triple-teamed nearly every time he touches the ball in the OP's video, yet he still makes a number of nice-looking shots. Obviously it was probably a bit of an off-night with a lot of missed looks, but no one makes every shot. Trey Burke doesn't make six of every 10 he takes. Have to keep it in perspective.


Input: [Date] 2 years 49 weeks ago [Title] Master Extraordinary Map-thingy [Body]

Output: If we plan to go to a game that someone has already bolded on the schedule (take this Friday's De La Salle/Pioneer matchup) should we even bother adding our own name?


Input: [Date] 2 years 50 weeks ago [Title] Wow [Body]

Output: Too funny to be soon.


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

Output: Is this "added bonus" a FREE ADDED BONUS for us??? -Department of Redundancy Department


Input: [Date] 3 years 3 weeks ago [Title] The real question though [Body]

Output: Is Kyle Bosch enrolling early?


Input: [Date] 3 years 3 weeks ago [Title] Fair enough [Body]

Output: Although from what I've heard many of those younger and inexperienced players will make up the core of Brazil's team come 2014, notably Neymar, who seems to be a rising star. It is really quite amazing to me sometimes how quickly guys seem to fade from their prime in soccer. Ronaldinho was often placed among the best players in the world around 2010 but I don't even think he played a minute in the 2010 World Cup.


Input: [Date] 3 years 3 weeks ago [Title] I completely agree... [Body]

Output: While a run by the US may be unlikely, I think it would pique the interest of soccer fans here, whom I would presume to be around 90% pro-USA. Obviously we are struggling a little bit in the qualifying stages and haven't looked very good since the 5-0 pummeling of Norway a couple months back; at the same time, however, we also need to realize that Klinsmann is bringing with him almost a completely revamped attacking style (as opposed to Bradley's favorite sit back and counter approach), and that this will take time to provide positive results (much like implementing a new system in American football). In two years' time, perhaps we will be in the conversation to reach the quarters or even semis. I'll be the first to admit I was behind in picking up on the soccer trend (started to follow somewhat in 2006 World Cup, have been trying to follow soccer relatively closely since 2010 World Cup), but I'll do my best to assess the US squad on the same measures: 3 (Attack - solid but not great with Dempsey, Altidore, Boyd, maybe Agudelo, half-Donovan) 4 (Midfield - Donovan should still be top three player for us and Bradley has impressed) 3 (Defense - assuming Gooch is gone) 4 (Goalkeeping) 2 (Depth) 3 (Cohesion/tactics) 19/30 may be a bit ambitious and somewhat biased, but I think it's a reasonable rating. While the 4-1 mark Brazil put on us in a recent friendly looks horrendous, we really had a number of impressive chances and seemed to at least belong on the same field as them. I'll be interested to hear other input here specifically on the US side.


Input: [Date] 3 years 3 weeks ago [Title] Perhaps you mean... [Body]

Output: MORAN!


Input: [Date] 3 years 3 weeks ago [Title] My own "Cool Story Bro" [Body]

Output: My cousin dated Chris Stapleton for a while back when she went to Michigan, and Chris became friends with my uncle (cousin's stepdad). Later on he gave his 1992 Rose Bowl hat to my uncle, who gave it to me a few years back. White corduroy snap-back that has seen its fair share of Michigan parties by now.


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

Output: Harris has only been offered a scholarship for football at Michigan. If he accepted that, yes, he would probably be able to join the basketball team as well, but he has not been offered a basketball scholarship.


Input: [Date] 3 years 6 weeks ago [Title] Re: basketball info [Body]

Output: I was at the camp most of the time and talked with Joe a little bit about Brown's performance. In my opinion, Vitto Brown was without a doubt the MVP of the 5-on-5 play. He has a college-ready body, is a legit 6'7/6'8, is very athletic, tenacious on the boards, showed a decent midrange game, blocked a number of shots, and really displayed a refreshing positive attitude, unlike many players these days it seems. He's going to be a solid player wherever he ends up and seems like a good option to keep on the board. We are not full for the 2013 class yet either...Reggie Cameron is the number one priority right now, but if we miss on him I have to hope Brown is still an option. Also, as for kids getting offers on June 15, I think Booker, Bates-Diop, and Bluiett are locks for an offer while Jae'Sean Tate is also very likely to receive one. I also disagree that no one is likely to drop for us early. I think there is a very good chance Booker commits within a couple days of getting an offer.


Input: [Date] 3 years 6 weeks ago [Title] If you look closely... [Body]

Output: It appears that Trey Burke got another tattoo on his front right bicep...interesting.


Input: [Date] 3 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Well... [Body]

Output: I think I heard somewhere he IS trying to enroll early. Let's hope it pans out. Any other info regarding Kyle Bosch out there?


Input: [Date] 3 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Does ticket loyalty count for [Body]

Output: Does ticket loyalty count for my years at Michigan too? For example, I held football and basketball season tickets all four years, does that give me eight additional points?


Input: [Date] 3 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Kinda OTish [Body]

Output: I just graduated this year and am still looking for a job (hopefully getting one soon), and would like some advice as to what to do in the future. Obviously the ticket deadline has passed for this season, but starting next year I'd like to be a life-long season ticket holder. I plan to get basketball season tickets starting this year and lasting until I can no longer see, but I don't know exactly how to accumulate these so-called "points". I understand I already have five(?) for being an alum and will probably garner more if I hold basketball season tickets. What moves do I then have to make to become a football season ticket holder in the future?


Input: [Date] 3 years 9 weeks ago [Title] He's not coming to Michigan. [Body]

Output: End of story. His grades are no good and his head is not always there from what I've heard. Look for him to end up at Kentucky or UConn.


Input: [Date] 3 years 9 weeks ago [Title] How about [Body]

Output: The David Cone/Jack Kennedy Sideline Purveyor of Play Calls Hand-Signaling Specialist?