Input: [Date] 5 years 6 weeks ago [Title] I just finished my PhD in [Body]

Output: I just finished my PhD in geophysical oceanography, and field work (on land or sea) is pretty much an excuse to get shitfaced (well, not at sea; ships are dry for a reason -- because people fall off and disappear in the middle of the night.) I've been to other conferences with booze, but not other conferences where every single person is double fisting Sierra Nevada at 3pm, served free. In fact, the AGU meeting at the Moscone center in San Francisco each December is the busiest convention for drinking they see all year. Employees at the local bars aren't allowed to request time off because it is when they make the most money, even though other conferences have more people. Of course, we have to drink that much, because our women are ugly.


Input: [Date] 5 years 7 weeks ago [Title] Regarding Rutgers [Body]

Output: Regarding Rutgers sucking: http://www.rpmswavs.com/waynesworld/suckcut.wav


Input: [Date] 5 years 7 weeks ago [Title] I don't know why this makes [Body]

Output: I don't know why this makes me want to dance.


Input: [Date] 5 years 7 weeks ago [Title] I believe there is [Body]

Output: I believe there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe; however, I don't believe we'll ever encounter it. I place the probability of any lifeform able to cooperate and sustain itself long enough at a high level for interstellar communication or travel without population overshoot and resource depletion to be zero. See, e.g., peak oil and climate change.


Input: [Date] 5 years 7 weeks ago [Title] More like a horse giving [Body]

Output: More like a horse giving birth to a zebra.


Input: [Date] 5 years 9 weeks ago [Title] Homo's don't eat deviled [Body]

Output: Homo's don't eat deviled eggs. They are too fattening. And what kind of potato salad? Mustard, Mayonnaise, or Hot German?


Input: [Date] 5 years 11 weeks ago [Title] It's also good for beating off [Body]

Output: It's also good for beating off the Giant Squid.


Input: [Date] 5 years 11 weeks ago [Title] Oh noes! Now I'm never going [Body]

Output: Oh noes! Now I'm never going to learn why Otis did it.


Input: [Date] 5 years 11 weeks ago [Title] I agree with you. He could [Body]

Output: I agree with you. He could have said "Morgan is a tremendous athlete, possessing as much physical prowess at his position as anyone I have seen. I was really excited to work with him and have him in my secondary when I arrived, because based on his sophomore and junior years, he had a lot of potential, and we were expecting to build on that. His senior year, however, he seemed to struggle with the transition to a new coaching staff and defensive scheme. We were hoping for more leadership and consistency both on and off the field. He did make some outstanding plays for us and I believe he possesses the physical tools to play in the NFL in some capacity if he regains his motivation; his speed and strength could be an asset on special teams." That would be a fair evaluation as a coach. You can acknowledge weaknesses. The professional way is to state them as areas to be developed, not directly as liabilities, and if there are any positives, you mention those too. Of course, it is highly possible that RRod did mention all the positives. For all we know, he could have said "Morgan has the tools to succeed in the NFL," it just did not get reported in the game of telephone. To me, it's more telling that Carr heard from NFL scouts "what's the deal with RRod saying these things about Trent?" and then relaying it back to him. I'm not going to speculate without reading the book; and I'm not going to read the book. It sounds about as compelling as the autobiography of Omar Vizquel.


Input: [Date] 5 years 11 weeks ago [Title] No points. [Body]

Output: If what you say is true, I'd expect Leon Hall, Dhani Jones, and Chris Perry to have spoken poorly about Michigan, too -- as well as Jeter. I mean, seriously, how could he possibly be on the sidelines once per year when he played for Steinbrenner. No points.


Input: [Date] 15 hours 47 min ago [Body] I dunno, I think the logo is oddly appropriate for Army football as of late: outdated style stabbing themselves in the head. Seems to work. [Title]

Output: I dunno, I think the logo is


Input: [Date] 16 hours 14 min ago [Body] Also, what are they going to do with Woodson's #2? I thought the Legend's jersey kind of solved that, but I guess they're going to have to retire it at some point as well then. [Title]

Output: Also, what are they going to


Input: [Date] 16 hours 17 min ago [Body] Can't they just make a place for them in the stadium? Isn't there a bunch of blue space above where the windows end in the suites/press box and below the roof of said boxes? [Title]

Output: Can't they just make a place


Input: [Date] 16 hours 29 min ago [Body] Count me disappointed about this. I liked it, and I like that it was unique. If they're not going to be on the field, I hope they put up a ring of honor or something at least. This feels like another over-compensation to burn to the ground the Brandon/Hoke era, much like Brandon/Hoke did to the RR era. I would prefer a more nuanced approch, but whatever. Just win games. [Title]

Output: Count me disappointed about


Input: [Date] 6 days 9 hours ago [Body] Ah yes. Perfect logic. One shit game is why a whole people can't get into a sport. I suppose you will never be able to get into football ever again because of the Rutgers game last year as well? Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Ah yes. Perfect logic. One


Input: [Date] 1 week 17 hours ago [Body] Brian has gone Dave Brandon on us Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Brian has gone Dave Brandon on us


Input: [Date] 1 week 4 days ago [Body] I dunno, the whole last decade of UM football is just littered with unfulfilled expectations, to me this is just another unfortunate sacrifice to poor management and coaching. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: I dunno, the whole last


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Body] Microsoft just recently signed a contract with the department of defense for 3 years and $617 million dollar software deal. So Michigan has some catching up to do, and yes, I understand the difference between the military and amateur sports. This just provides a little perspective. [Title]

Output: Microsoft just recently


Input: [Date] 1 week 6 days ago [Body] Holy balls Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Holy balls


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 16 hours ago [Body] That UT/VT game was planned long before Hackett took over. They were probably looking for a second game and approached UM. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: That UT/VT game was planned


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 16 hours ago [Body] If it is said speedway, this poster will be very disappointed, considering he lives 5 minutes down the road from said speedway. [Title]

Output: If it is said speedway, this


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I kind of see your point, but convincing someone to do something against their own interests using lies or misleading data is not usually OK. In fact, in most industries and professional fields, that's usually against the rules or laws. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: I kind of see your point, but


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I did the exact same thing and don't regret it a bit. But then again, I was probably addicted to my TV, so cutting the cable was good for me even beyond the savings. [Title]

Output: I did the exact same thing


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Well considering the very first comment gives the real one away... [Title]

Output: Well considering the very


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Why isn't there a "None of the above" choice. None are highlightery enough for me. [Title]

Output: Why isn't there a "None of


Input: [Date] 3 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Polo [Title]

Output: Polo


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Depends. How much will shit cost me compared to Adidadidias? Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: Depends. How much will shit cost me compared to Adidadidias?


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Agree. Honestly, I haven't been that impressed with her so far. Or at least she hasn't lived up to expectations. DiCicco called it out on air; when she has her back to goal she turns the ball over. Germany will know that cold. [Title]

Output: Agree. Honestly, I haven't


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] That was a really tough physical game as well. Lots of fouls, and both teams looked gassed at the end. And the US gets Rapinoe and Holiday back. Should be a good game. Really hope the US can pull it out, but I still doubt they can win it. [Title]

Output: That was a really tough


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Shame it ended with only 1 goal, but it definitely looked like the US' best game in the tourney so far. I think taking out the usual veterans, especially Wambach, really helped shake up the offensive flow. [Title]

Output: Shame it ended with only 1


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] You may have never heard about these cash rewards, but you haven't not heard they don't not exist, haven't you? Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: You may have never heard


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I think the coaches get a cash reward for unused scholarships, so that's probably what this was all about. Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad [Title]

Output: I think the coaches get a


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Being a sports fan with no connection personally to the people on the team (and that's the vast majority of all of us) is an inherently irrational venture to begin with. I've just chose to fully embrace the irrationality. It makes things much less stressful. So, yeah, Harbaugh coaches at UM, which is the team I'm a fan of, so whatever he does is fine. As long as he wins. [Title]

Output: Being a sports fan with no


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] UM cannot legally talk about this to the public due to privacy laws. Pipkins can say whatever he wants, and UM can only give PR appropriate 'he's still part of the team' reponses. Just the law man. We'll never know what really happened from both sides. [Title]

Output: UM cannot legally talk about


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Yes. Exactly. Do you not yet know that this is how sports fandom works? [Title]

Output: Yes. Exactly. Do you not


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Sources, man. Sources. [Title]

Output: Sources, man. Sources.


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Yeah, I don't get it. UM is coming into this season under the limit anyway right? And Pipkins is a senior so they don't need him to quit now to make room for the next class. Unless this all happened in the spring and they were still trying to get another transfer in? [Title]

Output: Yeah, I don't get it. UM is


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Because Harbaugh is front page material, that's why. This stuff has been re-hashed a hundred times with Bama, but Saban has been doing it for like 7 years and won a bunch of Nattys, so no one cares anymore. But Harbaugh sells right now. [Title]

Output: Because Harbaugh is front


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Also included: Pipikins is transfering. Harbaugh apparently didn't invite him to fall camp. Woowee, Harbaugh continues to be interesting. Both good and bad. But damn, it's so disappointing toee Pipkins' career arc. I was probably more excited for him than any other recruit under Hoke not named Jabrill Peppers. I have no idea about his medical fitness, but this does reek of shadiness. And here I was most ashamed that he never got his redshirt his frosh year. But hey, as I said before, Harbaugh coaches for UM, so whatever he does is OK now so long as UM wins. [Title]

Output: Also included: Pipikins is


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 5 days ago [Body] Often with Harbaugh, I honestly cannot determine if he knows exactly what he's doing, or if he has no idea what he's doing. [Title]

Output: Often with Harbaugh, I


Input: [Date] 4 years 29 weeks ago [Body] Im tired of your hating. I remember reading very positive comments about Denard, and you immediately follow with how many interceptions he threw in the last 5 or 6 games. I could pull the atleast 5 or 6 links slick, so theres no need for you snarky ass comments in response i have proof. Have you considered how many records this guy broke for Michigan this year, and how he kept us in games all year long. Yea, you could pull some random ass stat to try to prove your point but its use less, Denard is special, and you and your mgopoints can go straight to hell. Bottom line, show love and respect where its due or shut the hell up!!! "i like Denard" .....this is bs. stop. Stay Classy Drew Magnus. [Title]

Output: @ magnus.....Im tired of your hating dude


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Body] The question is, will an Nfl team give Denard a shot. If they do and he's successful, it might help to change the perception that you have to be 6'5 to play QB in the Nfl. [Title]

Output: The question is...


Input: [Date] 4 years 30 weeks ago [Body] It was no "mistake" to change the style of offense in year one. He runs the spread, thats all he runs, and he was brought here to change the offense and he did so. [Title]

Output: Rich Rod was brought here to run the spread


Input: [Date] 4 years 32 weeks ago [Body] Copy and paste, huh. Just bcuz he copied and pasted doesnt mean the point is not valid. [Title]

Output: Copy and paste, huh.


Input: [Date] 4 years 32 weeks ago [Body] In 1995 whatever. Cmon, this isnt 1995, the 90's were the shit (see 90's hip hop music). However in 2010 kids are much more aware of the coaching situation and how it may affect there chances at going pro. The 2011 decomits and guys who dropped Michigan due to this coaching change situation prove my point. Hi Dee Hart, how are you? [Title]

Output: In 1995


Input: [Date] 4 years 32 weeks ago [Body] Yet another translation "I dont like his accent, or his swag." [Title]

Output: Yet another translation


Input: [Date] 4 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Although i noticed that the running backs got more carries with Tate, i am not at all concerned about this. Denard is probably the most exciting player in the country with the ball in his hands. So im ok with Denard not handing it off as often, the only thing that concerns me is the durability issue with Denard carrying the ball so much. [Title]

Output: I noticed more RB runs with Tate too.


Input: [Date] 4 years 40 weeks ago [Body] It seems that most of our fellow fans think that Denard was "struggling". To those who think that, see the video, consider how we moved the ball! Consider the penalties, the fumble, the blocked FG that Denard had nothing to do with. Denard didnt struggle, we moved the ball just fine. See his stats for the game. And I also think that people who make the Tate in passing situations are delusional. Lets review, Denard has led 2 come from behind (obvious pass situations) game winning drives, one of which he was 5 for 5 passing (on the road). And one more thing to the "Tate should be have more snaps crowd". Denard is just as likely to break a 60 yard run, in fact, Denard is waaayyy more likely (based on his big play ability vs Tates BPA, see Denards first play from scrimmage ever, or his heisman resume throughout the first 5 games 2010) to make a big play for a touchdown in a catch up situation then Tate is to throw a 60 yard touchdown. So my question to the Tate on 3rd down, Take if we get behind by 14, Tate for president crowd is, ARE YOU SERIOUS?? [Title]

Output: Exactly


Input: [Date] 4 years 44 weeks ago [Body] Every team has a game or two per year where they dont look good. Today we witnessed this first hand as our team barely beat out a Umass team who we should have taken care of with no problems. So Im going consider this as the 1 or 2 games a year that your team simply doenst play good. No need to panic though. Youve all seen the UFR from the past 2 games and honestly the defense didnt look too bad (beside the obvious Cam gord issues). Cam Gord, will be ok, i think he learned, i think he will continue to learn, and as "all" real Michigan fans hope and believe, Camron G. will get better. In fact, i think that Cam is going to be a nice safety. I think with more practice, and experience he's going to start blowing people the hell up and picking off or batting down passes regularly! Today the D looked pathetic, but i think that the D will recover and look sharp during the next couple games. [Title]

Output: Our defense isnt as bad as we looked today.


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Denard will dust this guy (griffin) off... translation, Denard will smoke this guy. Denard will get in this guys ass... this guy will get walked by Denard. Nuff said! [Title]

Output: Denard all day son


Input: [Date] 4 years 45 weeks ago [Body] Look at it like this, most of the guys who left were 3 star guys. The 3 star guys who left will be replaced with 4 and 5 star guys next year. It all has to do with the team winning games. I am firm believer that this team will win atleast 9 games this year. So if you consider that we will have a winning team, and a winning team means good recruiting, then im comfortable saying that i think that the guys who left will be replace next year with guys who are higher rated. [Title]

Output: Look at it like this


Input: [Date] 4 years 48 weeks ago [Body] " I come right off they butt, and thats where the hole is"...........lol....nice. [Title]

Output: Stonum said


Input: [Date] 4 years 51 weeks ago [Body] Even if Tate has a valid reason for missing practice or workouts, he clearly hasnt communicated that reason to the seniors on the team. I dont think that Troy would have made these comments if there was a valid reason that Tate Communicated to him. [Title]

Output: Tate needs to speak up, and step up.


Input: [Date] 4 years 51 weeks ago [Body] I wish this guy would just call it a career and simply go away. [Title]

Output: Go away


Input: [Date] 5 years 1 week ago [Body] Will Tim Tebow will ever be a starting QB in the NFL?? [Title]

Output: @raleighwood


Input: [Date] 5 years 12 weeks ago [Body] I'll whoop Manny ass and then i'll run for office in his country. Im kidding, but i got a cousin who will whoop his ass though. Dont you hate the guy that says that he has a cousin that can do anything. He has a cousin that boxes, plays in the Nfl, and of course his cousin is the best rapper in the world. Sorry about that guys, but the "i have a cousin guy" kills me. Anyways, i have swag, and i talk shit, and by the way, i am hoping and praying that Demar Dorsey makes in to campus in the fall!! Michigan Football needs some swag. By the way, all of my cousins would get destroyed by Pacman, dont tell them i said that though. Manny is seriously coming off as a bitch and a cheater, he needs to submit to olympic style testing. Not just Manny, all professional athletes that participate in all professional sports. [Title]

Output: Manny is a pussy, submit to the testing!!!


Input: [Date] 5 years 12 weeks ago [Body] Mayweather: 1- speed, speed, speed 2- Mayweathers defense is sick. This dude hardly ever gets hit. He's slick, smart, and avoids being punched. When is the last time you seen Mayweathers face beat up after a fight? Never. 3- Mayweather is undefeated, and might be the best ever...arguably. He's so good, that people say that he hasnt fought anyone. They also say that he only fights great fighters when they are old. Its not that he hasnt fought anyone, it’s that he makes good fighters look like scrubs. Mosley: 1- speed, speed, speed. If mayweathers speed is a 99, then mosleys speed is a 96. 2-Mosley has fought some good fighters in his career. He's fought the guys that others avoid. He's fought in superfights. Remember the mosley vs de la hoya fights. De La Hoya was no slouch in the late 90's. In fact, in my opinion, these two guys (De La Hoya and Mosley) were he best in their class in the late 90's. 3- Mosley has speed, and power. This is a deadly combination. Yes, Mosley is waaaayyy stronger than Mayweather. Mayweather might get knocked the hell out tonight. See Debo's work on Friday part one. In my opinion this fight is gonna come down to Mayweathers defense vs Mosleys power. They both have speed and they both have experience, so those things cancel each other out. If I were placing a bet, I'd bet on Mayweather, but I'd be very nervous about it. This is gonna be a great fight. I wanted to see Pacman vs Mayweather just like the rest of the world, but this may arguably be a tougher fight for money may. I cant wait.....!!! [Title]

Output: Im torn on this one.


Input: [Date] 5 years 13 weeks ago [Body] Im gonna have to buy BG jersey to go with my Vick jersey. Thats right, i said Vick jersey. [Title]

Output: Thats whats up!!


Input: [Date] 5 years 13 weeks ago [Body] Denard should not switch postitions. Its my opinion that the NFL is moving away from the old school pocket passer. I think that we will start to see more and more hybrid qb's who can not only pass the ball, but run as well. Vick, tebow, Pat White are all examples that support my opinion. By the way, i think Tate should move to punter. Kidding, relax. [Title]

Output: No, stop, and dont.


Input: [Date] 5 years 14 weeks ago [Body] Guru is the man, knew he was sick and in and out of a coma, so i was trying to mentally prepare myself for this. Dude will be missed, this is sad day for the hip hop community..RIP... [Title]

Output: This sux


Input: [Date] 5 years 22 weeks ago [Body] Whats up with the old scoreboards? The stadium needs some high tech HD new school Jerry world type scoreboards. They can put them right where the old ones are. And if they are big enough, they might help hold the sound in. [Title]

Output: Scoreboards


Input: [Date] 5 years 23 weeks ago [Body] They believe in second chances, but only if you've served time for assaulting people and you wear green on saturdays. [Title]

Output: 2nd chances


Input: [Date] 5 years 24 weeks ago [Body] Dude, dont pay attention to the point system. Mgoblog is just like anything else in life, people will hate on you if you dont agree with them, or what they have to say. Fuck it, just express your opinion openly, and tell the haters to suck a fatty. [Title]

Output: Getting Negged


Input: [Date] 5 years 24 weeks ago [Body] Your not being a jerk at all. The jerk is the guy who tried to correct you in the first place. This is just another case of some a-hole trying to be the internet grammer security gaurd. Dont worry about it. [Title]

Output: @smittyd - Dude its no big deal


Input: [Date] 5 years 25 weeks ago [Body] He reminds me of a young Chad Johnson/Ochocinco. I love players who talk trash, but also are the first guys to help a guy up after a hard it or good tackle. Another good example of a guy that talks major trash, but is an excellent team player is Kevin Garnett. The most important thing to having swag is that you whoop ass on the field. I hope that Dorsey can balance his swag with good leadership, and good on the field play. [Title]

Output: I like his "swag"


Input: [Date] 5 years 31 weeks ago [Body] Pacman is being a bitch about this. How can you fault mayweather for wanting to make sure both fighters are clean. In sports we are trying to close the book on the steriod era, this just helps that cause. I think manny is acting like a bitch. [Title]

Output: You cant be serious


Input: [Date] 5 years 31 weeks ago [Body] I think that in 2011 Michigan will be making a run at the big 10 title and be ranked 10 or better in the bcs. Call me crazy but i have a gut feeling like sam webbs recruiting gut feelings. I actually have some reasoning behind my gut feeling though. By 2011 Rich Rods system will be in full swing. Not only will he have players that fit the system, the players will have 3 years of experience in that system. And in addition to that we are talking about guys who will be much bigger stronger and faster than they were as freshman or sophmores. The problem here is that i dont know if he's gonna get the time (4th year). The worse thing that could possibly happen is that Rich Rod gets fired after 2010. Which means that in 2011 a new coach will come in and use Rich Rods "full cabinet" to make a run at a big ten championship. It would totally suck to hear all the Rich Rod haters say "i told ya so,". 2011 will be the year. I just hope that Rich Rod is still here to enjoy it. And by the way, in 2010 Michigan will win 8 games. [Title]

Output: I hope that he gets five years


Input: [Date] 5 years 32 weeks ago [Body] Not only is Tiger the Athlete of the decade, but he's also the Pimp/Player of the decade too. And according to well established "man laws" we as men have to respect him for that. As far as Tiger vs Federer, all i have to say is. Who gives a shit about tennis. At the end of the day how many men secretly wish they could be Tiger Woods. The money, ho's, clothes, and the lifestyle. Be honest with yourselfs. [Title]

Output: He finally gets recognition for something


Input: [Date] 5 years 34 weeks ago [Body] 4 to 5 years should be the standard. There are variables, and in RR case the cupboard was definitely bare, and 2 to 3 studs cannot make up for the lack of experience or talent at key positions. [Title]

Output: I agree with Blueisgood,


Input: [Date] 5 years 34 weeks ago [Body] I respect Pacman, he's a hell of a fighter, but i think that Mayweather's defense, speed, and slickness will be too much for Pacman. [Title]

Output: I like Money May in this fight


Input: [Date] 4 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Can someone give me a quick review of Bells' Lake Lager? [Title]

Output: Can someone give me a quick


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I've been waiting all week for this thread. After years of reading these threads and hearing about Bells beer I was ecstatic to find out that it was coming to MD and so far it has not disappointed. I sampled two hearted at my liquor store and took home a 6 of Oberon and Amber ale. Delicious. Smooth too. I'm so pumped to have a go-to brew for every Michigan football game. Any other Bells favorites? What do they role out with in the fall and winter? The arrival of Bells has been pretty big around here this week, heavily advertised at stores and they sponsored a block party/tap takeover thing outside of my office. [Title]

Output: Bells brewery


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 19 hours ago [Body] Here's a solution with a Michigan Football story... So when I was 10 I was fortunate enough to be able to go out to Pasadena for the '97 Rose Bowl. After eating dinner at Wolf Gang Puck, I woke up on gameday with a stomach bug that had me puking up Four Seasons pancakes. Regardless, we ventured to the Rose Bowl to take in the pre-game festivities. After a while the stomach thing got worse and I had to lie down. My dad, who was always full of weird solutions to things, went around to tailgaters to get two cups and some Coke. Apparently the first tailgate he found with Coke made him proove his allegiance to the Wolverines before helping him out - luckily he succeeded. You pour the coke back and forth until its flat and drink it flat (its the syrup I think). By the time kick-off rolled around I was good to go...short story long, flat coke works. [Title]

Output: Here's a solution with a


Input: [Date] 12 weeks 4 days ago [Body] As a Maryland resident (who grew up in NJ) I feel like I should point out that Marylanders are oddly obsessed with their state flag. I'll admit it, it's cool looking, but that's why those jerseys exist. [Title]

Output: As a Maryland resident (who


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 4 days ago [Body] I had Opus wine at a Christmas dinner a couple years ago which goes for like $250 a bottle and I can honestly say I prefer Yellowtail which is like $12 for a double-bottle. The Opus wine was almost too smooth, it had no flavor. [Title]

Output: I had Opus wine at a


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Huge Ranger fan here...I don't think there is anyone on the team who gives more effort every shift than Hagelin. [Title]

Output: Huge Ranger fan here...I


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Don't forget about Hunwick! [Title]

Output: Don't forget about Hunwick!


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Drinking Flying Dog Bloodline Let's Go Rangers! [Title]

Output: Drinking Flying Dog


Input: [Date] 17 weeks 4 days ago [Body] DC brewery called DC Brau took over the tap tonight at my local store so I'm drinking their scotch ale. [Title]

Output: DC brewery called DC Brau


Input: [Date] 25 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Didn't Je'Ron Stokes switch his commitment from Tenn to UM on NSD? If I recall correctly, he was like the 8th ranked WR in the class or something like that. [Title]

Output: Je'Ron Stokes?


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 2 days ago [Body] The Harbaugh Difference. [Title]

Output: The Harbaugh Difference.


Input: [Date] 32 weeks 6 days ago [Body] So does this mean the qoute from yesterdays "Searchbits: XII" about guys like Mora, Stoops, and Mullen being out of it isnt true? [Title]

Output: So does this mean the qoute


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 2 days ago [Body] He said the tweet about Belicheck was a joke he assumed everyone would get. Also said he expected the news to come out over the weekend and owned up to being wrong but stands by his info. [Title]

Output: He said the tweet about


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I don't mean to kill the positive vibes...but I used to listen to the Herd regularly and remember him making a similar claim about Floridas last coaching search. He said his sources were telling him that a big name, current HC, not coordinator, was going to take the job...and then they hired Muschamp. [Title]

Output: I don't mean to kill the


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I could be wrong...but wasn't the whole bidding war for Cam Newtons services between Auburn and MSU? I'm not sure if that's an indictment on Mullen or just MSU but if true it definitely seems sketchy. [Title]

Output: I could be wrong...but wasn't


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 hours ago [Body] What about Sumlin? I know he's not on the same level of the coaches you just named but I guess that would depend on the writer's definition of "Tier 1". Wasn't there some story about Brandon interviewing Sumlin in '07? (probably BS). [Title]

Output: What about Sumlin? I know


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 7 hours ago [Body] Solid Hire. He would have been my favorite Plan-C type hire. [Title]

Output: Solid Hire. He would have


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Because the current coach isn't working? "Plan C" - at least in my opinion - just means unproven. Tressel, Stoops, Gundy, Chip Kelly - all examples of guys who could be considered "Plan C" type hires. [Title]

Output: Because the current coach


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I've been saying this for the last two days...everytime one of the big name program HC jobs opens up, the fans/media speculate about A-list candidates and it almost never happens. I think a lot of UM fans should come to terms with the idea of landing a "Plan C" level guy and they should be OK with that. Harbaugh would be ideal, but he's not the only guy out there who can lead this program back to prominence. [Title]

Output: I've been saying this for the


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Here we go again...Hugh Freeze agrees to an extension and raise to stay at OM. [Title]

Output: Here we go again...Hugh


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 1 day ago [Body] That's what they said about Texas, Florida, and USC and neither we're able to land their top choice. I'm not saying it can't happen...it's just that history tells us otherwise. We'll find out soon enough. [Title]

Output: That's what they said about


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I would love Harbaugh or Miles, but I'm not getting my hopes up. Whenever these big name jobs open up people speculate all of these top coaches moving around and it never happens. Typically, a HC from a lower level FBS, middle of the road P5/AQ, or big name coordinator lands the gig. So I could easily see UM bringing in a Chuck Martin or McElwain type and I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing. [Title]

Output: I would love Harbaugh or


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 1 day ago [Body] Patterson and Whittingham is just my non-Harbaugh wishlisht. I don't think either of them are coming. RE: McElwain - I think fans to come to terms with the idea of neither Harbaugh, Miles, Mullen, or any other candidate in those top two tiers coming to UM. You look at the hot coaching candidates these days like Sumlin, Briles, Mullen, Gundy...instead of trying to pry them from their current/established position, go find the next guy whose on his way. So when you look at that crop of candidates, guys like McElwain, Chuck Martin, Frost, Herman, Doeren...I prefer McElwain. I like that he learned from Saban and has CSU trending upward. I like that his offense fits the current personnel and that it's effective. CSU's offense was at the bottom of the barrel and after one transition year they've been top 20 the past two seasons. I think he's projecting to be a successful coach in college football. [Title]

Output: Patterson and Whittingham is


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I'm getting the same pole (that's what she said). If you eliminate the Harbaugh's I would love to see Gary Patterson or Kyle Whittingham. Although a Miles/Pelini reunion in Ann Arbor sounds appealing also. Of all the "plan c" type candidates I like McElwain the most. [Title]

Output: I'm getting the same pole


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I said this in the "if hoke is retained" thread...waiting until the team meeting made the most sense of the situation and explains why the AD has been quiet and why it has been business as usual in Ann Arbor today. This reduces media speculation and let's hoke tell the players himself and you avoid the backlash like you saw in Nebraska yesterday. [Title]

Output: I said this in the "if hoke


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 2 days ago [Body] I obviously have no idea but if I am going to stick with my theory...a series of last minute cancelations would get all the spectators and commentators buzzing. I think the silence from the department has a lot to do with getting to this final meeting tomorrow and letting the players hear it first. I am not saying I agree with the plan, it just seems to be a logical reason why we haven't heard anything yet. (Side question: have the visits been confirmed? Who/where are they visiting?) [Title]

Output: I obviously have no idea but


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 2 days ago [Body] Isn't the final team meeting on Tuesday? Would it not make sense/be respectful to let Hoke inform the players first and then make it public? Look at the player backlash from Nebraska yesterday when they informed players in an e-mail. I will start to worry tomorrow night. [Title]

Output: Isn't the final team meeting


Input: [Date] 34 weeks 4 days ago [Body] Blue Moon Winter Sampler. The cinnamon something-or-whatever and the gingerbread ale are pretty good acually...and I like their winter ale. [Title]

Output: Blue Moon Winter Sampler. The


Input: [Date] 39 weeks 1 day ago [Body] 1. Jim H 2. John H 3. Gary Patterson 4. Dan Mullen 5. Todd Graham 6. Butch Jones 7. Teryl Austin [Title]

Output: 1. Jim H 2. John H 3. Gary


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 1 hour ago [Body] The reality of the situation is that no school pulls coaches from those types of positions. For some reason people always want to assume that people will just jump ship for the slightest improvement in "prestige" but it rarely happens. Name the last time a coach left a top 25 type program for another top 25 type program (aside from Kiffin to USC and I'll grant you Sarkesian to USC if that counts). [Title]

Output: The reality of the situation


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I think if Shane can be more decisive in his reads and accurate with the quick throws than DG has been lately it might help to keep the defense honest. It will be interesting to see if Shane can get into a rhythm and get some momentum going. Play calling can go a long way towards helping that. [Title]

Output: I think if Shane can be more


Input: [Date] 1 year 24 weeks ago [Body] That's a sack and a half better than Clowney...just saying, sacks aren't the only measurement of success even for a pass rusher. [Title]

Output: That's a sack and a half


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Body] According to Rivals... Coming off a 11-2 B1G title year...OSU's class was #26 Coming off of an apperance in the title game...LSU's class was #18 Oklahoma and Georgia have not recurited top 10 classes in over 3 years The year before they played in the title game...the Domers had the #20 class. My point is that consistantly hauling in top 5 (hell, top 10) classes is extremely difficult and rare. One low ranked class (due primarily because of numbers crunch) does not signal the end of the world. [Title]

Output: According to Rivals... Coming


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Body] well just for context, this was a tackle drill I believe and the same commentators were saying they think his natural fit is at RT. [Title]

Output: well just for context, this


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Body] I don't really know where else to put this...but I'm home for the week helping to take care of our newborn and am watching the Senior Bowl Practice... I feel like it is worth mentioning that Michael Schofield is doing fantastic and is being applauded unanimously from the commentating crew including several comments about "great technique" after stoning Hageman. I figured it was worth bringing up with so many concerned about Funk's tutledge. [Title]

Output: Schofield @ Senior Bowl


Input: [Date] 1 year 28 weeks ago [Body] As a Towson alum...I kindly ask that you stay the Fuck away from Ambrose. What he has accomplished in his time there is pretty remarkable. I was shocked UConn didn't inquire about his services when they were looking for a HC. [Title]

Output: As a Towson alum...I kindly


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Body] Yule Tide...Red IPA spiced with ginger and aged in jamaican rum barrels...by Heavy Seas Brewery from down here in Baltimore [Title]

Output: Yule Tide...Red IPA spiced


Input: [Date] 1 year 31 weeks ago [Body] I love sitting back watching these big-time program coaching searches. Every time a top program has an opening the fans and media go nuts with possibilities and they all start speculating about other AQ coaches moving...but it rarely ever happens. Most of these spots go to head coaches from smaller schools or coordinators. It's very rare to see one of these open spots go to a coach who is already a HC at an established program. Dont get me wrong, it happens...Sarkisian (i guess), Miles from OkSt (i guess), Saban from MSU to LSU (i guess). Look at some of the top coaches at established programs (aside from Meyer and Saban who were basically unemployed at the time) - Stoops - DC - Dantonio - DC - Gundy - OC - Fishcer - OC - Sumlin - HC Houston - Tressel - HC Youngstown State - Malzahn - HC Ark State - Chip Kelly - OC/HC @ New Hampshire - Briank Kelly - HC Cinncinatti - Pinkel - HC Toledo - Briles - HC Houston - Petersen - HC Boise - Swinney - Clemson Asst. Coach - Shaw - DC While anything could happen...I doubt Sumlin, Briles, Fisher, Malzhan, or Shaw will be wearing burnt orange next season. [Title]

Output: I love sitting back watching


Input: [Date] 1 year 40 weeks ago [Body] While I love the optimism...haven't we seen Al get more experimental with lesser competition? Like CMU this year, we opened up in shotgun and ran no-huddle. If they wanted to experiment wouldn't that be a better environmet to do so with less risk involved? [Title]

Output: While I love the


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Body] Very cool...hope you're enjoying it as much as I did. [Title]

Output: Very cool...hope you're


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Body] Sam Adams Octoberfest...not my favorite fall seasonal anymore, but I've always had one for game 1. That and some homemade buffalo chicken dip. [Title]

Output: Sam Adams Octoberfest...not


Input: [Date] 1 year 47 weeks ago [Body] MgoTowsonAlums unite! Fight on Towson Tigers! [Title]

Output: MgoTowsonAlums unite! Fight


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Body] It's not bad...just disapointing and over priced. The store rated it an A- so I figured I'd give it a shot. [Title]

Output: It's not bad...just


Input: [Date] 2 years 28 weeks ago [Body] Lagunitas Sumpin' Ale [Title]

Output: Lagunitas Sumpin' Ale


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Body] Hop Hog IPA from the Lancaster Brewing Company...those amish know how to brew [Title]

Output: Hop Hog IPA from the


Input: [Date] 2 years 31 weeks ago [Body] While I do find it amusing that "Dogs in the city" had double the viewership...I don't see how the ratings for games 1 & 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals between two of the smallest NHL markets in the country proves that the league is "dying". The matchup does have an impact on virtually every championship event with the exception of the Super Bowl. I'm not saying the NHL is "thriving" per se...but they have increased revenue for seven straight years since the 04-05 lockout. [Title]

Output: While I do find it amusing


Input: [Date] 2 years 36 weeks ago [Body] I know its hard to get excited about MD right now, but I think the long-term potential of UMD in the B1G has great upside. With the financial support of the B1G money and Kevin Plank (UA CEO), they will have the resources to improve facilities and upgrade their coaching staff (Plank is not a fan of Edsall). If that's the case, there is solid local talent for MD to recruit an this DC/Bmore area loves the Terps and the support will be there. When you factor in the academic requirements the B1G is expanding under an the belief that 16-team super conferences are going to happen, this isn't a bad move long-term. Just the 2 cents of a MD resident [Title]

Output: I know its hard to get


Input: [Date] 2 years 37 weeks ago [Body] Shiner Bock Holiday Cheer...highly recommended. [Title]

Output: Shiner Bock Holiday


Input: [Date] 2 years 46 weeks ago [Body] surprise surprise...its delicious. [Title]

Output: surprise surprise...its


Input: [Date] 2 years 46 weeks ago [Body] I told myself I wouldn't start until gametime but I have a twleve of New Belgium's Red Hoptober that I'm eager to break into. [Title]

Output: I told myself I wouldn't


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] ND v navy/College Gameday in the am Beach with the Watch ESPN App Michigan v Bama with some Dogfish Head Punkin Ale [Title]

Output: ND v navy/College Gameday in


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] I have a long running dispute with my college roommate/best man with Tennessee football so they're probably my #1 ooc game followed by LSU Arizona State Georgia WVU [Title]

Output: I have a long running dispute


Input: [Date] 2 years 47 weeks ago [Body] Yuengling Octoberfest...weekend starts early because of the Baltimore Grand Prix GO BLUE BEAT BAMA [Title]

Output: Yuengling


Input: [Date] 3 years 10 weeks ago [Body] Writing up a tutorial on the latest changes to social security pay outs so front line staff can properly assist customers while simultaneously day dreaming about opening up my own sporting good store. [Title]

Output: Writing up a tutorial on the


Input: [Date] 3 years 10 weeks ago [Body] With a 4 team playoff, there's a much higher chance this game turns into an annual battle of the conference runner ups. [Title]

Output: With a 4 team playoff,


Input: [Date] 3 years 10 weeks ago [Body] Bringing in UVA would not capture the Baltimore/DC market unless you're going after the lacrosse team which probably has a bigger following than the football team...same with Maryland. Not every DMA can be sold on every sport. Having said that, if you're looking to "capture" the Bmore/DC college football market your best bet would be VaTech (just from personal observation). [Title]

Output: Bringing in UVA would not


Input: [Date] 3 years 11 weeks ago [Body] Cheap Chardonnay...I like wine in the spring and summer. Plus I'm saving the Heavy Seas Dubbel Cannon for tomorrow's Rangers game. [Title]

Output: Cheap Chardonnay...I like


Input: [Date] 3 years 13 weeks ago [Body] Like, don't love, the Giants pick of David Wilson...would have like to have seen them go Oline but that can be addressed in round 2. Like most of us I'm primarily looking to see if Martin gets picked up tonight. [Title]

Output: Like, don't love, the Giants


Input: [Date] 3 years 15 weeks ago [Body] Good call on the Shiner...I'm going with Goose Island 312, saw it mentioned in one of the drinking threads and then saw it in stores and decided to give it a go...perfect for a sunny 70+ degree afternoon. [Title]

Output: Good call on the Shiner...I'm


Input: [Date] 3 years 16 weeks ago [Body] It's pretty cool that they engrave the players # on the helmet as well. [Title]

Output: It's pretty cool that they


Input: [Date] 3 years 18 weeks ago [Body] Celebrating an OT win for the Rangers with some Troegs Nugget Nectar [Title]

Output: Celebrating an OT win for the


Input: [Date] 3 years 19 weeks ago [Body] The front page of MGoBlog...this is truly the most proud I have ever been for being a Towson Alum [Title]

Output: The front page of


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Body] IIRC Thompson was pretty high on UM early on...did he choose Syracuse over Michigan or was it more about the coaching staff cooling on him? [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Body] Oh ok, thanks for the heads up [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


Input: [Date] 3 years 25 weeks ago [Body] So was the Norfleet commitment the NSD surprise rumored to be 4* SEC commit? Or are we still waiting on that to unfold? Sorry if this has been discussed but I couldn't find a post that gave a clear answer. [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


Input: [Date] 3 years 26 weeks ago [Body] The scarlet knight recruiting class isn't...I guess I should say wasn't...bad at all. Does Muller have the potential to develop into a center or is he purely a tackle prospect? Also, at risk of getting bombarded with a bunch of sarcastic "yes, we're just not telling you" responses...is there anything out there indicating a pursuit of the 4* wideout? [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Body] Too soon? [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Body] It would be cool if they based the match-ups on the conference rankings from the year before. This wouldn't be as exciting if we ended up with a bunch of USC v Purdue/Michigan v Utah type games every year [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


Input: [Date] 3 years 30 weeks ago [Body] January 1st (or 2nd this year) is always a good one...especially with the addition of the winter classic. And the first two days of march madness. [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


Input: [Date] 3 years 31 weeks ago [Body] The Paul finnebaum "show" (if that's what you want to call it) is the worst sports radio program I have ever heard. I was so excited when my new car came with Sirius radio and I found the college football station. My excitement was quickly tempered when I was routinely subjected to the Paul finnebaum "show". Any idiot can sit there and take phone calls from redneck 'bama fans that just want to whine about the SEC. He adds nothing to the content of that show. It's terrible! [Title]

Output: posted from iPhone


Input: [Date] 3 years 32 weeks ago [Body] I think comparing this to the Pistons "teal phase" is a little over the top. The Pistons changing their uniform design, logo and color scheme hardly compares to UM introducing another alternate jersey. I agree that the amount of jersey changes is over the top, specifically the road MSU's, those I really don't understand. Do we know for sure these are limited to the Sugar Bowl? What if these were going to be the new aways and they just decided to unveil them at the Sugar Bowl? I also don't agree with the idea that we know for 100% certainty that this would happen if we were designated the home team. Similarly to the UTL jersey's, the outcry over this seems a little excessive. [Title]

Output: The Teal Phase?


Input: [Date] 3 years 33 weeks ago [Body] Loose Cannon! Baltimore Brewery! [Title]

Output: Loose Cannon! Baltimore


Input: [Date] 3 years 33 weeks ago [Body] I think Dogfish head is the only benefit of living in the NE corner of Maryland. [Title]

Output: I think Dogfish head is the


Input: [Date] 3 years 33 weeks ago [Body] Dog Fish Head...India Brown Ale [Title]

Output: Dog Fish Head...India Brown


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] LOVE the commentary on this game. So does the winner really matter for UM's BCS hopes? [Title]

Output: LOVE the commentary on this


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

Output: agreed.


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] Can we play state in a bowl game? I would love another shot at them with the way the wolverines have progressed. [Title]

Output: Can we play state in a bowl


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] The food was great...This time in Ann Arbor was the first time I really walked around on a non-gameday type atmosphere...made me enjoy the city even more than before. [Title]

Output: The food was great...This


Input: [Date] 3 years 34 weeks ago [Body] I'm drinking the greatest winter brew known to man...Troegs Brewery's Mad Elf. On a side note...I had lunch at Grizzly Point (is that right?) brewery on Friday after Thanksgiving, ordered the heavy scottish ale...delicious, I highly recommend for those lucky enough to live near Ann Arbor. [Title]

Output: Mad Elf !


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Body] On a completely related note...what's up with all the sneak peaks at Oregon? [Title]

Output: On a completely related


Input: [Date] 3 years 36 weeks ago [Body] BEAT OHIO! [Title]

Output: I don't post much but...


Input: [Date] 3 years 36 weeks ago [Body] I used to watch EPL games all the time when my son was first born and waking up a 6 am but still not able to watch TV....not so much anymore. [Title]

Output: I used to watch EPL games all


Input: [Date] 3 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Spongebob isn't that bad... My early morning pre-game is pumpkin spice coffee and a healthy mix of blue's clues, dora the explorer and yo gabba gabba. I can't wait until next week when my pre-game consists of tailgating in Ann Arbor. [Title]

Output: Spongebob isn't that


Input: [Date] 3 years 36 weeks ago [Body] Hey! We have seats around 2 sides of our court! [Title]

Output: Hey! We have seats around 2


Input: [Date] 3 years 36 weeks ago [Body] LET'S GO TOWSON! Sorry...TU grad here. [Title]

Output: LET'S GO TOWSON! Sorry...TU


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Body] ...I flew out to Rome to kick off a week vacation in Italy on the same day as the Northwestern game this year, which unfortunately aired at 1am in Rome because it was a night game (in America). We stayed at three different hotels and each of them had an "ESPN America" channel that aired college football that night. It's pretty much luck of the draw if they choose to air a UM game but it's worth a shot. [Title]

Output: I was just there...


Input: [Date] 3 years 38 weeks ago [Body] Well Nebraska can't vote for their own since they don't have an alternate and OSU has too many to choose from so they end up cancelling each other out. Either way I still like the jerseys and wouldn't mind seeing them again in the future as long as they choose to do so sparingly. [Title]

Output: Well Nebraska can't vote for


Input: [Date] 3 years 40 weeks ago [Body] I would love for UM's offense to run like this...punishing O-line, power running, setting up the play action. When you run a "manball" offense to the effectiveness of Wisconsin, it's a beautiful thing. [Title]

Output: I would love for UM's offense


Input: [Date] 3 years 40 weeks ago [Body] Loving this methodical Sparty dessimation [Title]

Output: Loving this methodical Sparty


Input: [Date] 3 years 44 weeks ago [Body] It's the greatest fall brew hands down...had some on draft from their brew pub a while back...it's epic [Title]

Output: It's the greatest fall brew


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Body] I'm not sure if Ive had the india brown ale...I've had quite a few of their brews, I'm only about an hour away from their brewery so they're heavily disperssed in my area. I've been out to their brew pub a couple times this summer and was lucky enough to try some very good unique brews. [Title]

Output: I'm not sure if Ive had the


Input: [Date] 3 years 46 weeks ago [Body] Dogfish Head Punkin Ale...I used to think Sam Adams Oktoberfest was the best brew of the fall until I got into the true microbrews. [Title]

Output: Dogfish Head Punkin Ale...I


Input: [Date] 3 years 48 weeks ago [Body] One thing I noticed since moing to Maryland was the unusual infatuation that Marylanders (?) have with the state flag. [Title]

Output: One thing I noticed since


Input: [Date] 4 years 5 weeks ago [Body] Thurston clearly wasn't buckled up... [Title]

Output: Thurston clearly wasn't


Input: [Date] 4 years 5 weeks ago [Body] this has to be a record for a "words tweeted/comments posted" ratio [Title]

Output: this has to be a record for a


Input: [Date] 4 years 5 weeks ago [Body] the marketing efforts for one mid-atlantic community bank have just come to screeching hault. [Title]

Output: that does it...


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Neg away [Body]

Output: what he did as a player is among the all-time greats. If you want to hold him accountable for his actions as a manager and say he can never be associated with baseball again that's fine and I agree with it, but what he did as a player? There is no question.


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 1 day ago [Title] Pete Rose [Body]

Output: Every baseball commissioner who has kept the all-time hit king out of the hall of fame for something he did as a manager. Players who have cheated while playing the game are in and he is not, that is a travesty.


Input: [Date] 13 weeks 5 days ago [Title] lived on the west coast [Body]

Output: having lived on the west coast for a total of four football seasons, I can say definitively that I would not make sure I was awake and in front of my television for a noon eastern kickoff unless Michigan was playing. if they were I was pregaming by seven and if not I might catch the second half of a game that looked interesting.


Input: [Date] 27 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Pulp Fiction quote [Body]

Output: I had to log in to up vote because so many people didnt get that it was a pulp fiction quote and that is one of my favorite movies


Input: [Date] 29 weeks 1 day ago [Title] My feelings exactly [Body]

Output: I still remember his long touchdown run in the Rose Bowl like it was yesterday


Input: [Date] 30 weeks 5 days ago [Title] how % chance of rain works [Body]

Output: the way the weather forecast works as far as % chance of rain works is as follows: if there is any chance (in this case 80%) the percentage reflects the amount of the forecast area will receive rain therefore if it's 80% chance it means that there is a 100% chance of rain occurring but only 80% chance it will happen where you are...much like it's a 100% chance that Jim harbaugh will coach next year but currently will only coach 80% of Michigan's games


Input: [Date] 36 weeks 2 days ago [Title] I am not trying to defend Frank Clark but... [Body]

Output: everything that was said in the article was referenced either from witness statements from people that were of relation to the alleged victim or from a view of he is guilty. I am with the majority as it relates to his standing if he is guilty but before we go any further can we wait for some kind of evidence beyond a local newspaper report before we convict this young man.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 3 days ago [Title] sarcasm? [Body]

Output: /S?


Input: [Date] 43 weeks 2 days ago [Title] rusty nail [Body]

Output: scotch and drambui and planning on getting even further away from football by doing laundry and watching the new episode of boardwalk empire


Input: [Date] 46 weeks 5 days ago [Title] The rivalry from SW Michigan [Body]

Output: I really like the idea of this thread and was considering starting one myself but had the same worries as the OP. I grew up in Southwest Michigan on the Indiana border closer to South Bend than any school in Michigan. We had a lot of fans of ND which made the rivalry significant growing up along with the fact that Michigan was at its peak of success in my lifetime and ND wasn't that far removed from their own recent success in 1988. I grew up watching the great battles with Desmond and the Rocket providing great early season fireworks and the ND hype of will Ron Paulus (spelling) and will he be the first three time Hiesman winner. Now having been away from Michigan for what is essentially my entire adult life galvanizing my Michigan loyalty and fandom I think it really sucks that we are going to not have this game anymore. I am about to make the four hour drive from my house in Georgia to my childhood best friends house in South Carolina and we will see the last chapter in this rivalry and have these moments solidifying the fact that ND is the worst neighbor in the history of neighbors and know that our win will be a nice final twist of the knife in their jealousy of why we are better.


Input: [Date] 49 weeks 1 day ago [Title] maturity sometimes comes with maturity [Body]

Output: I was 24 years old and had already spent multiple years of my life overseas in defense of our country and still managed to make mistakes that I would probably be burned at the stake for on this board if I played football for Michigan. If it weren't for people that saw potential in me I know I wouldn't be where I am today in life. While his next chance is not going to be at Michigan, I hope this young man the best and hope he learns from his mistakes and can use it for good, much like Billy Taylor was able to rebound.


Input: [Date] 1 year 19 weeks ago [Title] personally [Body]

Output: having served over there I think it's still funny.


Input: [Date] 1 year 26 weeks ago [Title] Coach Jackson recruiting [Body]

Output: If Coach Jackson had his way he would recruit him with the speed of Tyrone Wheatley, the moves of Jamie Morris, and the power of Leroy Hoard...except faster, stronger and with better moves.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] jimbo fisher [Body]

Output: he is probably just mad that they didn't hold out for what fisher can bring now that he has the clout of being a national champion head coach


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Title] +1 to you sir [Body]

Output: I feel the exact same way for the exact same reasons but you said it much better than I think I could have.


Input: [Date] 1 year 51 weeks ago [Title] crown [Body]

Output: crown royal maple and orange juice is my new favorite


Input: [Date] 1 year 52 weeks ago [Title] my pick for #98 [Body]

Output: Devin Funchess. If I understand tight end numbering correctly they can wear numbers in the 90s and he is poised to be a breakout freak.


Input: [Date] 2 years 5 weeks ago [Title] Some more ideas [Body]

Output: I have used with success Honey and worcestshire as stated above. To go along with brown sugar I have started adding a little saigon cinnamon. I also have incorporated seasoned salt balance some of the sweet from the honey and a friend of mine incorporates apple juice into his sauce (primarily for chicken).


Input: [Date] 2 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Droid App [Body]

Output: You must be using it too


Input: [Date] 2 years 8 weeks ago [Title] on the droid app [Body]

Output: missed the /s


Input: [Date] 2 years 8 weeks ago [Title] Who cares? [Body]

Output: If rankings mattered we wouldn't give scholorships to long snappers. Thinking that every highly ranked recruit will pan out is crazy and with what we have left on the board at OL it might end up at three star level.


Input: [Date] 2 years 8 weeks ago [Title] O-line recruiting [Body]

Output: With how long it takes to develop offensive linemen I think it is imperative to pick up one more even if he is the three star type deapth player. You can more regularly find immediate impact players at skill positions but in the trenches development is almost always necessary.


Input: [Date] 2 years 24 weeks ago [Title] Get off my lawn agrees [Body]

Output: I was at the end of the transition when the Fab 5 made it popular but it hadnt yet made it mainstream and I agree. Aside from that from an athletic point of view the short shorts are much more functional and user friendly....plus the ladies like it


Input: [Date] 2 years 26 weeks ago [Title] cleaning out the liquor cabinet [Body]

Output: started with fuzzy navels this afternoon when i got up and have been following it with expired baileys irish cream. next on the list will be cleaning out some rum


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Title] North-South [Body]

Output: How about a North-South alignment with either Nebraska, Ohio, or Penn State going to the North for competitive balance. My choice would be Ohio but you could work with any of them and have decent geographic alignment while also keeping many traditional rivalries, The biggest down side I can see is both Michigan and Ohio not having regular games in the added markets. Also, for competitive balance you could move Northwestern or Iowa for one weaker schools in the south. North South Michigan Penn State Michigan State Nebraska Northwestern Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Minnesota Purdue Iowa Rutgers Ohio Maryland


Input: [Date] 2 years 29 weeks ago [Title] Not to be a post-Madonna [Body]

Output: but I am drinking beer until live football is over for the night and then switching over to cognac to ring in the new year with the ghost of Dick Clark


Input: [Date] 2 years 38 weeks ago [Title] Silent majority [Body]

Output: I am not sure how silent it is due to consistent up votes to the 5 limit, but let me say that I applaud you for the way you have handled this situation to this point and believe you were completely justified and on the right track with how you chose to hanlde it. For the sake of people like me who primarily read and don't post thanks and keep up the good work.


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 3 days ago [Title] Well, the original post says [Body]

Output: Well, the original post says "principal," so go be that guy to the OP


Input: [Date] 33 weeks 3 days ago [Title] This doesn't pass the smell test [Body]

Output: I don't post much, but I'm reading these comments and I really want them to be true, but they just seem "off" There is the claim that this has been an agreement in principal for nearly a month. A month ago, Michigan had just beaten IU, had 3 games left, and a potential bowl game. Do we really believe that the decision to fire Brady Hoke was done before the Northwestern football game? How does that even line up with when Brandon was "resigned" and Hackett took over? If this were true, that the agreement was done in principal for nearly a month and that a week ago, it was a done deal, then the entire speech by Hackett about swim lanes and doing due diligence and all that was all just a bunch of bunk, because a deal was already done according to this.


Input: [Date] 42 weeks 5 days ago [Title] Why not [Body]

Output: put a different QB in the game? I'm thinking what Hoke is meaning to say is that the ref told him that even if he did call a time-out, then DG would still have to sit a play...which is completely wrong, but there you go. Thing is, there are about 5 QB's on the roster. Any one of them could've run out there and did a hand-off or you could run a direct snap to the RB. I mean, if you're just wasting a play, then go ahead and waste it. Then once he found out that he could call a time-out, but Morris was already out there, then...call a time-out. There's some more dumn logic right there, "Well, the ref finally told me i could call a timeout and get DG back in the game, but I looked out there and saw Morris ready to go and said, screw it." Is that what an intelligent football coach sounds like these days?


Input: [Date] 1 year 15 weeks ago [Title] Right! There was a rumor [Body]

Output: that he had died and then he came back. Makes you wonder...


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] saw Ben Bredeson at the spring practice [Body]

Output: no way he is 6' 5" 275. I'm 6 4 and he was shorter than me. Nice to see the staff at WWE is in charge of these heights and weights Still, he did get an offer, so there must be something there.


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] ran it before, but skipped it this year [Body]

Output: We always go down and tailgate for the spring game. We get up early in the morning and it's a full day of drinking. Drink and tailgate before the practice, then head to AA and hit the breweries. Makes it kind of tough to get up the next morning and run 5k. Were there bands and stuff playing along the side of the course? In years past, there were several performances being done as you ran along. Thought that was kind of nice before. I have noticed that the bottleneck is always there with this race and it was hilly in the past. Did they run the same course as before? Most 5ks get sorted out by the first quarter mile. In the past, they even had signage out to try to seperate the faster and slower walkers/runners, but most ignore them. When I did run it, it took about the entire first mile to get sorted out. That's rough. I usually just treat this as a fun run and don't worry about my time. You can wait however long you want to start, though, as your time doesn't start until your feet cross the starting line. Considered waiting in the past, but haven't actually done it. I like a nice, flat course to try for PR's and such I ask, because a couple of us are considering running this in the future, but we'd really have to tone down our spring practice day festivities. DId they use the actual banner this year or was it a mock banner? In the past, they used a mock banner, because they wanted to reserve the actual banner for gamedays and such. I really wish they had this race another weekend. We have an hour drive and that makes it kind of rough to drive down and back for the spring practice and then come back to AA the next day. I don't want to get a hotel room just to run this race.


Input: [Date] 1 year 16 weeks ago [Title] People would really pay money for a [Body]

Output: football signed by Hoke? What? is he a legend or something? Don't get me wrong. I like Hoke and all, but I'm not dying to get a football signed by him. Is anyone else?


Input: [Date] 1 year 18 weeks ago [Title] 2pm time stinks liked the [Body]

Output: 2pm time stinks liked the noon start wonder why the change?


Input: [Date] 1 year 21 weeks ago [Title] i dislike both teams [Body]

Output: but I do love watching OSU lose


Input: [Date] 1 year 27 weeks ago [Title] Hi everyone [Body]

Output: Go Blue!!


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] nevermind [Body]

Output: now, it's magically working. Odd


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] I click the green arrow [Body]

Output: but nothing happens.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] so i tried to posbang [Body]

Output: and I can't I tried reading FAQ and emailing twice, no response... is there some secret to this? Thought I'd save this question for a thread like this.


Input: [Date] 1 year 29 weeks ago [Title] thanks for posting early, [Body]

Output: I wouldn't have checked later and it would have been too late. I forgot to watch the bball game thursday, because no helpful posters posted early game threads...


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Title] If he wants to look tough, [Body]

Output: he can wear one of those M logo Carhartts


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Title] Are they going to have the 6 year old [Body]

Output: as a guest to breakdown the Michigan O? Then Brady can come on and say "They're wrong!!"


Input: [Date] 2 years 4 weeks ago [Title] so what is his fake 40? [Body]

Output: They might run a fake field goal


Input: [Date] 2 years 5 weeks ago [Title] so sick of seeing this [Body]

Output: They keep saying that Purdue used up all of their scholarships and that is the ONLY reason that GR3 chose to go to Michigan. Has he said that? Why would it be so hard to believe that Michigan could beat out Purdue? Yeah, I know Dad went there, but sons don't always go to the same school as their dad. Is anyone else sick of seeing this?


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] How long does it take [Body]

Output: for a Verlander or a Cabrera to finally pull someone aside and say, "You've gotta get this guy out of here. I'm tired of wasting myself only to see this bum pitch like that."


Input: [Date] 2 years 6 weeks ago [Title] I don't know [Body]

Output: anyone that loves Valverde. Of course, they want him to succeed, because if he fails, the Tigers lose. That doesn't mean that anyone loves him.


Input: [Date] 2 years 9 weeks ago [Title] We don't KNOW [Body]

Output: that it's weed. THere could be anything in that cigarette. Come on.


Input: [Date] 2 years 13 weeks ago [Title] Oh Boy! [Body]

Output: a fat guy giving out "free" donuts. Remember, nothing is "free" when you're paying these prices for tickets. Just what the people of MI need is more donuts. They should be handing out carrots or something.


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] That block was awesome [Body]

Output: but i really loved the dunk near the end, too. I understood what it meant!


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] awesome! [Body]

Output: I immediately set it as my background Thanks!


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] Sorry about your situation [Body]

Output: but thank you for sharing and thanks to everyone else for sharing their insight into the problem. I found this post very educational and will be on the look out and I am not naive in any way whatsoever. I've almost got pulled into 2 scams, myself. Someone mails you a postcard talking about something to sell you and then they start asking for personal information and wanting you to pay with a credit card over the phone. I had already given a ton of information without even thinking and then as I started to read off my credit card #, I got this weird feeling in my gut. I then simply said, "On 2nd thought, I don't want your book. Never contact me again and delete my information from your server." The person on the other side didn't even try to talk me out of it. I got a simple, "OK" and then they hung up. They knew I had wised up at the last second. The thought that went through my head was, "Wait! I'm going to give my credit card # to this complete stranger that contacted me." Beware of deals where they contact you. If you go out and seek something, it's one thing, but if they contact you with a deal...watch out The 2nd one was when this company left an empty vial on my mailbox offerring a free water testing. I knew my water wasn't that great, so thought, "hey what a wonderful oppurtunity." I filled up the vial and put it back on the side of my mailbox just like the card said to do. A couple of days later, I got a call telling me how horrible my water was and that hey wanted to send a guy out. I said, "OK" and this guy comes out and tests my water again and wants to sell me this filtration system. As soon as he asked me for my credit card information, i started having this weird feeling. People need to trust this weird feeling. It is your brain telling you that something is wrong. I picked up his card and walked over to my desktop and typed his company into Google. The entire first page was filled with entries of scams related to this company. I calmly picked up my phone, took a pic of the guy, and told him to get out. When I took the pic of him, he had this look of horror on his face. Then he packed up his stuff and left. I never contacted the authorities about it The first one with the book, i put in google, too and it came back with scam entries. Thing about a lot of scams, they have already got some other people and they've talked about it on the internet and it will show up on google. Before making some purchase like that, it's good to google it.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] "The Zone" does exist [Body]

Output: I've been in it many times. When it happens to me, it's usually when I'm shooting a rifle. Everything falls away and you're just going through the motions and hitting everything. Nothing else matters right then and there. You just cannot miss. I don't think it has anything to do with luck or momentum. Many people have discussed having this feeling. When Trey took the shot, I didn't think it was going to go in. Even after the shot went in, I figured it was going to just be another gut shot to us Michigan fans and either Michigan would find a way to lose or Kansas would find a way to win, I didn't cheer until Kansas missed the final 3 pointer and the last seconds ticked off the clock. Then I jumped off my couch and started screaming. It was a strange feeling, from the opening tip until the very end, I thought Michigan would lose the game and was just surprised at the end. This happens to me sometimes. As Michigan inched closer, I just started to get more and more irritated that they would actually tease me into making it close instead of just comfortably losing by 10.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] A lot of sports are rigged [Body]

Output: in Order of how rigged, I can list some 1) NBE (National Basketball Entertainment, not NBA) 2) Boxing 3) WWE wrestling 4) NFL football I can't believe this is still being questioned. The NBA has been rigged for years. Several people have come out and revealed this, but the NBA administration finds a way to discredit those individuals. I'm just surprised that they players act surprised anymore. They already know what's going on. They could even be implicit in the fix as far as I'm concerned.


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Title] Who's Horton? [Body]

Output: I just don't see JB using those guys at the 4/5. There's no perimeter threat in those 4 players. I think he likes his 4 to be a perimeter threat. We might WANT him to play that line-up, but I don't think we'll see it that often.


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Title] I've seen Irvin compared to [Body]

Output: Eric Gordon I like that comparison even more.


Input: [Date] 2 years 18 weeks ago [Title] doubletake [Body]

Output: I thought you wrote, "if there was more brain in our diet" HaHa


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Title] point still stands [Body]

Output: OK, my count was off. I will admit I didn't know what to do with the 3 ties no loss season. But Michigan stil has half as many 2 or fewer loss seasons than Ohio State. In fact, OSU has 8 one or fewer loss seasons (or 7 if you take out Tressle's vacated season) while Michigan has 2. My point was simply that OSU found a way to win a couple of more games pretty consistently over this period. Is it some definitive statistic? No. But significantly more 1 or no loss seasons means more great seasons and it feels like Michigan just hasn't been able to consistently accomplish that.


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Title] I wonder when the leap occurs [Body]

Output: (if it ever does- yes, that is depressing). Mchigan has a history at this point of losing three games or more. Since 1990 Michigan has had seasons with two or fewer loses four times. Ohio State has done it 13 times! With three or four undefeated regular seasons and a national title game. Michigan has one undefeated season and a shared title. Michigan State has won 11 games three out of four years. This is what worries me about Michigan football. We need to get out of that rut (3-5 losses) before worrying about being a national contender. But as Brian notes above, competing for Big Ten titles more than likely means a national contender in the East.


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Title] I chuckled outl oud more than once [Body]

Output: Thanks for the lunchtime entertainment. I have to laugh about college football or I might remember what happened this season and start crying.


Input: [Date] 1 year 32 weeks ago [Title] Long time lurker without much commenting [Body]

Output: means a long road to be able to post. Man, can't believe I have been reading this blog for over five years and can't manage more than 17 points ...


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Title] Just a thought [Body]

Output: Ever thought about breaking this up into segments and posting one a day? Easier to listen to and more pageviews for the advertisers ...


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Title] The past has a huge impact on my reaction [Body]

Output: I am totally with Brian on the emotions of this game. If we beat Penn State, Iowa and maybe Nebraska this game feels different. A great game after that season is both inexplicable and maddening. Winning was the only way that game felt good, IMO. But the even bigger picture is what really makes me depressed and even angry. Michigan has not won a truly big game or pulled the massive upset outside of Notre Dame in a decade or more. How many close games has Ohio State won? How many times have they upset us or pulled the big road win? The 11w writer was right about this game: stealing wins on the road is huge and we just don't manage to pull it off while OSU has. Living in Columbus makes this a nightmare for me as I have to have it thrown in my face practically every single day. But the record speaks for itself. In that context this was an opportunity of a lifetime and we blew it. Was it exciting and incredible while it lasted? Yes, but at the end of the day it is just another loss in a long series of losses. Two wins in thirteen tries! On top of that, since 1990 Michigan has had seasons with two or fewer loses four times. Ohio State has done it 13 times! With three or four undefeated regular seasons and a national title game. Michigan has one undefeated season and a shared title. John Cooper couldn't beat Michigan but he beat everyone else with some regularity. Tressel and Meyer had added beating Michigan to that recipe. If this does not depress you I don't know what to say. Does that mean I have no hope for the future? No, I think the young talent on this team has a great deal of potential but you have to be naive to believe that Michigan is going to be an elite team without some consistent proof on the field. They have been a 3-5 loss team with the occasional two loss team thrown in since the early 90s.


Input: [Date] 1 year 34 weeks ago [Title] Great game, still sucks [Body]

Output: I don't agree with the call to go for it. At home I say you play for OT when anything can happen instead of risking everything on one play. But I understand why Hoke did it and wished we would have pulled off the upset of the ages. To come so close and lose is a bitter pill. What is so frustrating is that it seems for the last ten years, Ohio State finds ways to win games like this and we find ways to lose. They win ugly, When was the last time Michigan actually pulled off the big upset? Feels like forever.


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Title] I get the anger but [Body]

Output: I get the anger I really do. It has been maddening to watch this offense implode and become a laughing stock incapable of winning a game that is practically handed to them (Iowa, Penn State) or get manhanled and not respond (MSU, Nebraska). The defense has played their hearts out even as they eventually give up the game late. But this nuke the coaches from orbit and start over mindset is more madness. Continuity in coaching and players is critical in football. An offense has to become second nature, players have to gel, repition breeds success, etc. i am not syaing Borges is the answer on offense or I would be upset if we brought in someone new but we can't clean house. Just a few plays and a few games can change a seson very easily. Especially when you are talking sophmores in college. This year we just haven't found a way to make those plays. Missed field goals against Penn State ruined a nice second half. Today a number of dropped passes killed drives and momentum (Funchess in particular). Things just are not clicking. Everybody is talking about how Michigan State is in better shape than we are but have you forgotten last year? They lost a bunch of close games. Andin 2009 they lost 7 games. They have built a tought defense and found their offense. They used to have a reputation of not being able to win close games but this year they have been solid. Yes, the offense looks lost but an inability to block, a lack of identity and critical dropped passes will do that to you. There is no silver bullet that will magically make this team a contender. It will take time and development. Firing Hoke and starting over would be a disaster. We need to make some changes but wholesale change because the season went south is not the answer.


Input: [Date] 1 year 35 weeks ago [Title] "you'll all likely be angry at several points on Saturday" [Body]

Output: Um, yeah, bit of an understatement, no? Given past performance, etc. Perhaps it is ridiculous optimism but it has felt like Michigan is often just a few plays short of getting on track but just can't seem to make those plays. A dropped pass, a bad read of inaccurate pass, a missed assignment, not holding a block for half a minute longer, all these things keep the team from getting first downs or splash plays and destroys an rhythm. I wonder if the win last week and the success in OT could carry over and we could see some actually real live offense. Another ugly performance heading into The Game would be so depressing.


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Title] Thanks, useful [Body]

Output: I was looking for something along these lines. Less Argh, Borges an idiot and more here is something we could do that is not a huge change but would work marginally better and that could add up to an offense that moves the ball more consistently. I agree that this spread them out more as a way to back off the pressure could work. I remember when on one of the Steelers Super Bowl runs they couldn't run the ball until they had success with passing early on. Against both the Colts and Broncos they came out passing more agressively against stacked fronts and then were able to go to more ball control offense with a lead and the defense backed off. The Steelers have never had a great offensive line but try to find ways to make it work and hope the line can gel at some point. Obviously, Gardner isn't neccesarily Ben Roethlisberger but since I am a fan of both teams the similarities struck me.


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Title] "why are you the dumbest dumbass in the history of dumbasses?" [Body]

Output: That's a clown question, bro ... [but I will admit it has crossed my mind a time or two ...]


Input: [Date] 1 year 36 weeks ago [Title] What can we do in the short term to win games? [Body]

Output: This is really what I would like to see from the X and O folks (not me). What tyype of plays do you think would work and how can Hoke/Borges keep making progress on the offense they want to run while still winning games. My gut sense is that Brian and Space are both right to some degree. This is an execution and preparation problem but it is also play calling stubborness that is costing Michigan games this year. The eyeball test tells you that these runs have no chance of success. They are just running into bodies behind the line. So with a o-line that can't block and has serious confidence issues, a QB that has been abused for weeks, how can we move the football. Is it West Coast style quick hitting dink and dunk with some constraint plays that offer the opportunity for chunk gains? Is it some spread elements? A hurry up pass heavy style that gets the defense off rythym? If this has been posted elsewhere I would love to see it.


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] Very useful [Body]

Output: if incredibly depressing post. It is hard to acknowledge that we are still digging out of a hole. Would love to see an x and O breakdown of the kind of offense we should be running give our current players.


Input: [Date] 1 year 37 weeks ago [Title] losing confidence [Body]

Output: I am not sure how you can have confidence in anyone at this point. It is one thing to get beat it is another to look absolutely clueless and lost at home for a critical conference game. I have not been on the fire Borges train but that game was attrocious. Key turnover and two runs for lost yards? That is just like giving up. And they just kept doing it over and over. Madness. Yes, the oline is a dumpster fire but a creative coach has to find a way to use the talent he has effectively. It is not like Nebraska is Alabama. As Ace notes, one drive of creativity and then hang on and hope not to lose? How can you possibly pick this team to win any of the game left? And then what? I am wondering just where the bottoum is at this point.


Input: [Date] 2 years 15 weeks ago [Title] Surprisingly less angry about this game [Body]

Output: I am not a big basketball fan. I grew up watch Michigan football and that is the strongest conenctionf for me. I didn't live in AA nor did any of my family go to UM. It was just a cultural aspect I picked up before I even realized it. I watch Michigan football and hated Ohio State. By a weird twist of fate I ended up living and working in Columbus, Ohio. I have now stocked and nursed my hatred of OSU into a fine sharp point. And with all of the ups and downs of football have developed a somewhat tragic sense of life when it comes to sports. And so I was afraid to start carrying about Mcihigan basketball again (I got caught up in the Fab Five frensy while in college and paid the psychic cost when that all unraveled). I followed the teams (mostly through this blog) and the last couple of years slowly began to increase my interest. Last year, I started to actually watch the games. This year I got sucked in. I started watching the games from the start and found myselfing reallying caring about the team again. As I watched heartbreaking losses to Ohio State, Indiana, Wisconsin, etc. I thought "what have I gotten myself into?" It isn't like I need more sports heartbreak, right? But I wasn't going to be one of those fans who abandones the team once they struggle and so I kept watching. And man did the tournament pay off that committment. It felt so good to see everything come together and see the players not only make big plays but seem to really have fun and play as a team. It felt like they were able to shake off the demons and bad bounces of earlier in the year and just play at a higher level. The first half last night felt like that trajectory would continue. But then Hancock began to rain down threes and my gut began to clench and suddenly it was more like a heavyweight fight - less joy, more determination. And in the end Michigan just didn't quite have enough to get past an incredibly determined and focused Louisville team. In the end I felt not anger but frustration a sense that those players were so close to an incredible opportunity only to fall just short. I wished all that joy could have continued in one last improbable victory. As Brian notes, I wished somehow I could reduce the misery they felt. And of course, lving in Columbus I had to deal with the jerks on FB and Twitter and everywhere else savoring the loss and the misery. But as my duaghter (age 8) said to me this morning as we were discussing it in the car, Michigan is clearly a program to be reckoned with again. And I think that takes a little of the sting of the loss away somehow. Michigan feels back somehow. Maybe I am a bandwagon fan compared to all of you longtime fans but it feels good to committ to a team and feel good about where they are and where they are headed.


Input: [Date] 2 years 16 weeks ago [Title] Thanks for the insight into your world [Body]

Output: Having been involved in blogging, both personally and professionally, I know how hard it can be even when you love your subject. Your unique health situation adds another wrinkle. I appreciate what you do and the passion you bring to it. Thanks for bringing the joys, and disappontments, of this season to me through your writing. Best of luck finding the right balance moving forward.


Input: [Date] 2 years 17 weeks ago [Title] This thread reminds me of this [Body]


Input: [Date] 2 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Two plays inflated offense in first half [Body]

Output: Take away the big Roundtree and Robinson plays and Michigan has like 137 yards in first half. I think it is a little over-the-top to just blame Borges for loss because of poor play calling in the second half. Yes, I think running up the middle was foolish and I wish there was more creative use of Denard and Devin. But the difference to me was turnovers and Carlos Hyde. Hyde allowed Ohio State to grind out yards. Michigan had no answer. Michigan had the opportunity to win and didn't make the plays when they needed to. The only difference between this game and Northwestern is a miracle throw.


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Thanks [Body]

Output: Sorry to have missed it. I am not an alum so probably why I didn't hear about it.


Input: [Date] 3 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Was Bacon in Columbus for a book signing? [Body]

Output: If so, that sucks that I missed him. Ironically, I talked with Michael Rosenberg when his book came out.


Input: [Date] 4 years 34 weeks ago [Title] Agree about long term trends [Body]

Output: It would be more interesting to see how Michigan compares across a longer period of time. Was there quanatative decline at the end of Carr with 2008 being destruction and now clear rebuilding back to the average UM #s and beyond? Be interesting to see what the typical range for the team has been the last ten years. Easy to request others do more work ...


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Behind Enemy Lines in Columbus [Body]

Output: I live in Columbus and it gets old after a while. Most people are not real jerks about it but the overall assumption is that everyone is a Buckeye fan; plus you get lots of dirty looks when Michigan is doing well and lots of jokes when they are down (I have lived here during both Cooper and Sweater Vest). You really can't get away from it as it is on TV, radio, stores, work, even at church the pastor will mention the game (Chris Spielman and John Copper both attend my church). I will forget I have on my UM hat and when the guy at the drive-thru says he won't serve me with that hat on and starts laughing it often takes me a moment to figure it out. My mom came to visit close to The Game one year, however, and people were giving her crap all over town so she changed. I told her you can't let them win but she didn't think it was worth the hassle. Of course, my wife's family all went to Michigan State so I have to take crap from them now too ...


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Title] What about Cliff Stoudt? [Body]

Output: What about Cliff Stoudt?


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Title] I don't understand the complaint [Body]

Output: Having Michigan fans write and debate what happened and what they think it means is too much? If this is to be a true community where fans interact - in addition to reading Brian's unique perspective - then people will have to deal with comments, diaries, and board posts. I don't think it has descended into site destroying chaos and anger today.


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Title] huh? [Body]

Output: If tl;dr means "too long didn't read" then how exactly do you know it isn't diary worthy? Do you get extra points for using internet slang even if it is nonsensical? Sorry it wasn't up to your obviously high standards ...


Input: [Date] 5 years 35 weeks ago [Title] Also keep in mind [Body]

Output: that Ohio State was trying not lose from the start (once we gave them a TD and missed a FG). I am not saying the D didn't play better because they did. But if OSU has to win that game - rather than watching us lose it - I think things would have been different. Maybe we win, maybe we don't, but it wouldn't have been the same game.


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Here is hoping [Body]

Output: I am shouting for joy instead of spending the weekend explaining to my kids why it is wrong to say bad words and why they shouldn't be repeating them all day (like happened for Purdue and when the Bengals swept the Steelers last Sunday). A win tomorrow would make my year (yes, it has been one of those years for me). Winning and losing can be a close thing. If everything comes together Saturday who knows what can happen.


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Title] Tragic indeed [Body]

Output: I bear the burden of being a Michigan fan in Columbus. The Spielmans go to my church and I listen to him on the radio frequently so it feels like a death in the family somehow. Chris is a class guy and Stephanie always brightened whatever room she entered. Definitely praying for the family during what must be a very difficult time.


Input: [Date] 5 years 36 weeks ago [Title] I am actually rather calm for once [Body]

Output: Weird how expectations play out. Despite the desperate need to win one more game, I just felt like Wisconsin was the better team today. For, I guess, obvious reasons Illinois and Purdue felt very different.


Input: [Date] 5 years 37 weeks ago [Title] A little late [Body]

Output: I think a whole lot of people already panicked. Luckily by the time I signed in things began to return to normal.


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 4 days ago [Body] talent, maybe. But you're delusional if you think that this team, with the rotation it has, is a playoff team. [Title]

Output: talent, maybe. But you're


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I think we should be competent on the o-line and good on the d-line (so much depth!). My concern isn't that they'll be a weakness for us but that they'll be overwhelming strengths for the other two. Perhaps MSU won't "manhandle" us but both they and OSU will have clear advantages. But I think you're right about the skill positions being a more pressing concern. [Title]

Output: I think we should be


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 days ago [Body] yeah, i basically posted the exact same thing you did at about the same time. +1. [Title]

Output: yeah, i basically posted the


Input: [Date] 2 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I don't think we're going to beat either, contrary to what OP states, despite playing both at home, and Harbaugh, because both teams have great QBs and coaches, and are in waaaaay more stable situations. Plus, they're set up to manhandle us in the trenches. With that being said, I'd take an MSU win over an OSU win because I've interacted with both Spartans fans and OSU fans plenty over the last few years, and the OSU fans have been infinitely more respectful and respectable. OSU's still a bigger rival, but the need to cram Sparty's newfound arrogance right back into their faces trumps that this year. [Title]

Output: I don't think we're going to


Input: [Date] 5 weeks 2 days ago [Body] "Harbaugh practiced alongside- and nearly as often- with more than 100 athletes..." feels like a grammatical nightmare. Other than that, I thought the article was well done. [Title]

Output: "Harbaugh practiced


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 5 days ago [Body] You can watch on WatchESPN, or if you just want radio you can listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWEB9N4JNzU [Title]

Output: You can watch on WatchESPN,


Input: [Date] 8 weeks 6 days ago [Body] The Warriors are more equipped to guard Lebron than any other team save for maybe the Spurs, with Klay, Iguodala, Draymond Green and Harrison Barnes all available to throw at him. Lebron's unstoppable when he's on; he and Kyrie will get theirs. But there's no one on CLE who can guard Steph Curry, and the disparity in depth between the two sides is laughable. I think we're looking at something like last year's finals, where it's basically just Lebron vs. a clearly superior side, and I think the results will be similar. [Title]

Output: Warriors in 4 or 5


Input: [Date] 9 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I'd join the hell out of a varsity pinochle team. [Title]

Output: I'd join the hell out of a


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 1 day ago [Body] I have many people in my family who went to Michigan, but no one really identified strongly as a Wolverine. So, having grown up in Michigan, it's kinda by chance that I adopted the maize and blue instead of green and white, as my mom and dad would've just as soon cheered for State. I guess I leaned Michigan from an early age, for whatever reason, but became more entrenched in my support as I met more Spartans fans... Guess I just had good taste as a kid. Then I got in to UM, which locked me in for life. [Title]

Output: I have many people in my


Input: [Date] 10 weeks 6 days ago [Body] Won the league championship on a triple play. We were up 7-2 going into the inning, I was on the mound, nearly having a breakdown after the other team loaded the bases and scored once with 0 outs... then it ended on one pitch. Line drive to right, runners took off because our right fielder sucked, right fielder made a lucky catch, overthrew the first baseman, I backed it up, stepped on first, then threw out the runner who was finally tagging from 3rd at home plate. I was probably one of maybe two kids on the diamond who knew what had happened in the immediate aftermath. Probably the highlight of my athletic career. I was about 12 years old. [Title]

Output: Little league baseball


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 3 days ago [Body] If you wanna listen to announcers who aren't full of BS you can always listen to WCBN's stream. The trade-off is that there's a delay, and we make too many puns. [Title]

Output: If you wanna listen to


Input: [Date] 11 weeks 6 days ago [Body] I think it'd be interesting to know just how much of the dearth of rebounding at the 5 last year was due to lack of rebounding ability, and how much was due to Beilein schematically adapting to the lack of ability. Regardless, with Walton and Levert back (Walton especially), the DRB% at the 5 won't be as big of a problem. I like that this piece adopted a more cautious tone about Ricky Doyle than the prevailing one among fans. It's still real difficult to project young guys like Donnal/Doyle, given the rapidly shifting team circumstances surrounding them this past year. Hopefully with health and stability they'll grow to be at least an average-level duo. Anything more is a bonus. [Title]

Output: I think it'd be interesting