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UM-friendly bar locations across the US (and elsewhere)
A couple weeks ago, I put together a google map with all of the Michigan bars I'm aware of (and also everything from the spreadsheet that bouje has been maintaining.) The map is here.
Hopefully this will prevent the "where's the Michigan bar in Pittsburgh/Fresno/Topeka/wherever" threads that pop up every week, but if your favorite gameday hangout isn't on here, put it in the thread and let me know. I'll do my best to keep the map up to date.
MGoBlue announces Signing Day shows
Crazy how big of a production this is now. There used to just be a press conference.
Now there's a whole day of stuff. Pre-show, post-show, presser mixed WTKA's double-digit hour coverage.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- MGoBlue.com, the official website of the University of Michigan Athletic Department, will provide exclusive coverage of National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 4, with two Inside Michigan Football Signing Day shows emanating live from Schembechler Hall. U-M will produce a live two-hour Signing Day Special Webcast from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. ET, and will also air a one-hour Signing Day Wrap-up Show starting at 3 p.m.
The Inside Michigan Football Signing Day Special, powered by XFINITY, will be hosted by Michigan Athletics reporter Ed Kengerski and former Wolverine tight end Derrick Walker and will be streamed free of charge on MGoBlue.com. The IMF Signing Day Wrap-up will be hosted by Kengerski and Michigan football radio sideline reporter Doug Karsch.
Both shows will include behind-the-scenes access, video-highlight packages and biographical information on U-M's 2015 signees as well as interviews with select Michigan players and coaches. For additional coverage as National Letters of Intent are received, Kengerski will provide live updates every 30 minutes at the top and bottom of the hour until 2 p.m.
Also on Wednesday, Michigan J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh will hold a 2 p.m. press conference to discuss the newest additions to the Wolverine football program. MGoBlue.com will stream the press conference live, and an archive will be available shortly after the event.
In addition to MGoBlue.com, fans can follow Signing Day updates through the Michigan Football official Twitter account (@umichfootball), Facebook page (facebook.com/michiganfball), Instagram account (@umichathletics) and Snapchat account (umichathletics) and join the Signing Day conversation by using hashtag #UMSigningDay. Fans also can text SIGN to 54815 to receive official up-to-the-minute Signing Day mobile alerts. Message and data rates may apply.
The Towsley Family Museum will be closed to the public on Signing Day (Wednesday, Feb. 4).
OT: Louisville DC Todd Grantham Turns Down Raiders
I'm surprised. Oakland is Oakland but I don't think of Louisville as a prestige program.
I guess TV money is leveling the playing field for coaching talent. Grantham made almost $1 million last season...at Louisville...crazy!
"I'm grateful for the opportunity to have interviewed for the defensive coordinator position with the Oakland Raiders, but I'm committed to the University of Louisville," Grantham said. "I said when I came to Louisville that I thought we could win a national championship, and we are building toward that goal with the success we had this season.
Ace interviewed by Sports Illustrated on the Michigan Recruiting under Harbaugh
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It's always cool to see MGoBlog mentioned in pieces by major sports outlets like ESPN and SI, but a full article is even better. Ace talks about the state of pre-Harbuagh recruiting, Harbuagh's first half class (2015) and his first full class (2016).
Also, importantly, the SI author (Martin Rickman) name drops the M00N game.
In-State S Dior Johnson Commits to Minn.
He flipped from Wake Forrest to Jerry Kill last night. Played at Southfield. Has mosty MAC offers and lower level Big Ten. He is 6'2 200 pound safety that is rated 4 stars by Rivals and 3 by Scouts. Neither Michigan or MSU has offered.
Has anyone seen this kid play? Magnus your thoughts? Strange for an instate 4 star to not have either MSU or Michigan offers.
BTW: Michael Ojemudia committed to Iowa yesterday as well. He of course is the brother of Mario.
BR: QB Easton Bruere
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I don't normally do Bleacher Report , but this came up in my feed, and I thought it was interesting since it also talks about Zach Gentry.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2322488-the-best-football-prospect-no...
Evidently, this kid is a 2015 6'3", 200lbs QB that three for 4500 yards, 49 TDs and 6 INTs this season - which is pretty indicative of his body of work as a starter - the season wasn't an aberration. Kid has a 4.0 this year and a 3.75 Cumulative.
However, he has zero scholarship offers.
I recall in the comments on Zach Gentry's film, some of the gurus here were saying that the competition was ummm.... not so good at football. Is that the only thing keeping colleges away here? I know it's late and if you're poorly exposed, a lot of schools are filled up, but I have a hard time believing some school wouldn't carry an extra QB with his measurables and performance.
I'm wondering if someone who follows recruiting closely knows something the BR report isn't sharing? It sounds like he hit the camps, so even though he plays in NM, he should be well scouted. Is there a hitch in his game?
