TomVH: One Last Time

Submitted by TomVH on
I apologize to everyone that sent me congrats and well wishes that I didn't respond to, but I wasn't able to comment at the time. I have accepted a position with ESPN and will still be covering Michigan recruiting. I just wanted to thank everyone for the support and help along the way. It's bitter sweet to be leaving MGoBlog, but I'm excited about what's ahead. We're moving to Michigan this week so if you see me around say hi. If I don't get around to thanking you all I'll just say thank you here. We just got back from South Carolina for a friend's wedding yesterday, moving truck is coming today, and we drive back to Michigan for three days on Wednesday at 4am.

death by wolverine

August 23rd, 2011 at 10:47 AM ^

Thanks Tom. Anything I can do to make you stay? I know plenty of disease- free women and I can empty my wife's bank account. Lol. Seriously, good luck at ESPN. Say hi to Michelle Beadle for me,and punch Berman in the face.

htownwolverine

August 23rd, 2011 at 10:49 AM ^

Thanks for making our lonely time between seasons bearable with hellos, tweets, updates and interviews.

BTW, just curious, is the moving truck funded with MGoCash or does the WWL ante up? If you can't answer because of your 10,000 page non disclosure, I understand.

mgowin

August 23rd, 2011 at 10:50 AM ^

Shit, I thought this was one last recruiting update! J/K (sort of), seriously Tom thanks for all the hard work and great info. Congrats and good luck moving forward.

StephenRKass

August 23rd, 2011 at 10:54 AM ^

I, along with most everyone here, wish you well. Your perspective was invaluable, and made me into much more of a recruitnik than I ever was prior. I hope you will give some tips to the new guys here on how you built such great relationships with recruits.

ForeverBlue

August 23rd, 2011 at 10:54 AM ^

Your class and insight were amazing. We will all miss your contributions on this site. Good luck on your new job and don't forget about us here even if you cant post insider info!

TrppWlbrnID

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:07 AM ^

don't be a stranger. i assume the mothership does not mind if you create an anonymous account and stop by to comiserate or celebrate once in a while. maybe you don't have to be quite so cryptic, although, if you are anonymous, i wouldn't really know.

Wave83

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:15 AM ^

We will miss you, Tom.  Your knowledge, insights, and hard work have been first-rate.

Thanks for everything, and best of luck on the move to Michigan!

MikeUM85

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:15 AM ^

If you can bring to the WorldWideLeader the same quality you've brought here they will be better off for it. Thanks for all your insights and especially the dignified and respectful manner in which you seem to deal with the recruits.

JeepinBen

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:24 AM ^

A TomVH: Post was always an auto click for me as well, good luck with the move, the new gig, the littleVH that's on the way, and the whole thing.

For those of us greiving MGoBoarders (Everyone), take solace. If TomVH is behind the ESPN Insider Paywall, you can get access for cheap. The best way to do it is to check sites like slickdeals.net or other sites that get deals on magazines. If you find a deal you can buy subscriptions to ESPN The Magazine for about $1/year. That's how I'm an insider.

Look Up_See Blue

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:24 AM ^

You are the man TomVH.  Like many of others, I obssessively started reading this blog earlier this year and thanks to your intimiate coverage of Michigan Football finally officially joined the MGoCommunity in July.  

I grew up in Ann Arbor and lived there until my early 20's.  Now I live in TN and love Michigan Football more than ever.  Thank you for everything that you have done, and best of luck working for ESPN.  They have really gained a solid employee.  Best of luck to you, and LET'S GO BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MichFan1997

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:24 AM ^

was done by AAAMichFan. These grievances against society will not go unpunished. You will hereby be negged and stoned throughout the rest of MGoTime. For it is written, it shall be done.

budclay55

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:25 AM ^

congrats tom, and i'm sad to see you go. reading your updates was definitely one of the biggest highlights of the blog. all the best in your future successes. 

Laser Wolf

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:26 AM ^

Cryptic Tom iz... not so cryptic.

A sincere thank you for everything you've done for us readers here at MGoBlog. ESPN is getting a bona fide workhorse and a budding star on the recruiting scene. Best of luck, Tom.

J. Lichty

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:28 AM ^

this is a good thing - will have two great sites to follow now.

This is worst parting since Jackie Martling left the Howard Stern show.  I am sure it will work out better for you than it did for Jackie though.

doughboy

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:40 AM ^

I always looked forward to your insight, comments and cryptic messages. 

Welcome back to the age of Blimpy's, Zingerman's, Fleetwood Diner, The Ark and The Big House.  Continued success in your new gig.