College Football Gameday Open Thread
They're at JMU this morning, where everyone is hoping the NCAA makes some late decision to let them into the club.
Why give these guys clicks, you ask? Because Michigan accepted everything the B1G complained about and as such validated everything ever said. So get over it. Business as usual...
November 18th, 2023 at 9:08 AM ^
Love the JMU crowd. Chanting "we don't care" whenever they stop talking about JMU is really funny
November 18th, 2023 at 9:08 AM ^
Still an extremely hard pass from me dawg. I blocked ESPN from all browsers - fuck that trash network.
I recommend getting some chores done, spending time with family, anything else. Go Blue!
November 18th, 2023 at 9:10 AM ^
I feel you! But I'll be watching CFB from now through the end of PAC-12 After Dark and I don't care which network is showing the games. I'm not going to not watch a good game in my favorite sport because of talking heads.
I chose not to go to the UMD game late last night, but I sure as hell won't miss it!
November 18th, 2023 at 9:31 AM ^
I'm with you. The CFB season is too short as it is, and I'm going to enjoy every minute of these last 2 weeks. I don't care what channel it's on.
November 18th, 2023 at 10:25 AM ^
I'll watch the games but I wont listen to the Talking heads that are trying to ruin this season
November 18th, 2023 at 10:30 AM ^
I will watch games that are extremely interesting but nothing else on ESPN.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:10 AM ^
Sherrone is joining the show at 9:55 for those who just want to see him but otherwise find themselves uninterested
November 18th, 2023 at 9:11 AM ^
JMU is a nice campus. The stadium is right along I81. Used to pass it as a halfway point on the drive from Pennsylvania to Tennessee.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:11 AM ^
Ok, so Michigan accepted a punishment. It doesn’t make ESPN any less of an unwatchable clown show for about one billion other reasons.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:26 AM ^
Clown show indeed. ..... and the Jonas Brothers? What in the living fuck?!
November 18th, 2023 at 9:29 AM ^
Agree. It goes with McAfee and that fucking idiot Jess Sims - just trying to bring in a newer audience. If this is what 'young' people want to watch, I'm out.
But I still have ~30 minutes to kill before Big Noon Kickoff, which is a somewhat better show despite Urbane Meyer.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:36 AM ^
No shit. When did the demographic devolve into 12 year old girls?
November 18th, 2023 at 9:48 AM ^
@fatpete...
Agree. At least Urban waits until they are at least 18.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:45 AM ^
I missed it.. are the Jonas Brothers performing? Perhaps they are the guest puckers.
I’m not sure what the issue is here - and, honestly - this goes back to a Seinfeld episode… do you remember “The Opposite”?
So, when ESPN says anything… if you want to be correct, do the opposite.
Don’t forget.. PSU has a strong run defense - the best in the country. All Michigan did was.. run on it.. all game long.
What I find interesting is - someone like Thamel saying Michigan still has a “huge” advantage. And, he cited the seven man OL runs against PSU as an example. “No one else was doing that against PSU.” And, my answer is.. perhaps no other offense .. thought to do that.. or.. has the personnel to do that.
i look forward to this being in the rear view mirror. That’s a week from tomorrow.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:46 AM ^
Perhaps they are the guest puckers.
College GameDay After Dark!
November 18th, 2023 at 10:21 AM ^
Jonas brothers? Guest puckers? No thanks.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:12 AM ^
My God McAfee is an idiot. Just asked (rhetorically) if Michigan will run 35 straight times again because that's how they're going to play without Harbaugh. Asshat...
November 18th, 2023 at 9:13 AM ^
Nope. Binging It’s Alway Sunny until game time. Rock Flag and Eagle, baby.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:13 AM ^
I'm not "over it" yet. But the best revenge is winning. So let's do that.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:14 AM ^
if you turn on big noon the thing you will see front and center is a free Harbaugh sign. behind it a "Michigan all time leader in wins"
source : I'm literally there now
November 18th, 2023 at 9:16 AM ^
I'll switch over when it starts at 10, that's for sure! Congrats on your sign game!!
November 18th, 2023 at 9:16 AM ^
A little nuance in what Michigan accepted would be more honest. New facts came to light, Michigan owned up to the new wrongdoings and the punishment finally fit the crime.
Holding yourself accountable is showing integrity. I'm proud of how the University handled this, and still disappointed in how the big ten handled it. And the original story was still embellished.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:27 AM ^
I disagree that the punishment fit the crime - especially the 'crimes' the B1G accused Michigan of in their reasoning for three games (endangering players, biggest scandal, in-person scouting, etc). It's WAY over the top of any similar precedence and completely bypassed any type of investigative process whatsoever.
I am completely ashamed of the way Michigan just folded without anything in return. Nothing.
(And don't give me any 'we don't know what we don't know' business - it doesn't matter if its not publicly stated with the initial statement.)
November 18th, 2023 at 10:41 AM ^
And a B10 school couldn’t call you and say hey you’ve got a guy taping signs you need to cut it out, rather hires a PI firm to chase after you then goes crying to the NCAA and the B10. Looking at you Mr. 3rd base.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:19 AM ^
I am still bummed that they didn't fight but I get it. Surprised that UM actually fought back this much. That is progress. Well, let us see how they handle their stay in B1G long term. Either they look for some serious changes in B1G policies, commissioner's authorities, configuration of the executive committee or leave B1G. Either of those is acceptable. Doing nothing is unacceptable. Let us hope Harbaugh sticks around to see thru this. But let us hold judgment until we get there OP.
For now, let us support the team and get to the playoffs.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:19 AM ^
Herbstreit casually mentioned "Is that (Ann Arbor) where we're going next week?" They won't, and they probably shouldn't, but part of me wants Michigan to refuse to host.
November 18th, 2023 at 10:30 AM ^
Send em to Briarwood if we have to host!
November 18th, 2023 at 10:50 AM ^
I hear Jackson is lovely this time of year, send them there.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:21 AM ^
About next week - none of us want CGD to show up on campus, and we don't want Michigan to grant the 50 tickets (or whatever the number) that ESPN requested. But be prepared - they will be front and center on campus, wherever they usually setup (I know, several different spots to choose from). And Michigan will not deny tickets, nor will Michigan deny media availability to the players and coaches.
I don't want them to - I want Warde and Santa to offer both birds and nothing else. But it won't happen.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:29 AM ^
Fuck ESPN. Fuck Gameday.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:30 AM ^
Honestly? ESPN game day sucks now, but I don’t necessarily blame the usual suspects on that network for being jack wagons. Finebaum and Dinich hated Michigan before so no surprise what they’ve been saying about all of this. Davis was never a very knowledgeable guy about anything. Stephen a smith is just loud and obnoxious and the not thing you can say that is good about him is that he has strong opinions. They are always wrong, and always stupid, but they are strong. McAfee is the same only his opinions go whichever way the current wind is blowing.
The only one on that network that I would never apologize for or excuse is Thamel. That guy doesn’t have the integrity or honesty to write about the local women’s quilting bee or the local article on farmer brown’s lost cow.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:44 AM ^
I've wanted an excuse to not turn it on for years. I'll never watch again. Not hyperbole, either. Just like others have said, be productive, take a walk, spend time with your family. Anything but watch that garbage.
November 18th, 2023 at 10:02 AM ^
My excuse has always been, "it's not football"
November 18th, 2023 at 9:45 AM ^
Moore is on Game Day right now..
It looks like Michigan kicks off at 12:10 pm.
November 18th, 2023 at 10:35 AM ^
Said they'll see him next week. Sounds like they're coming.
November 18th, 2023 at 10:54 AM ^
Big Noon committed to The Game before the season kicked off.
Look at next week’s schedule. There is one game really worth watching - The Game. Period.
There’s no doubt Game Day will be in Ann Arbor. The only question is - will they set up at Pioneer, or - also have a location on campus. That’s it.
I hope Big Noon is near the Student Entrance - like ‘21.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:48 AM ^
good to see the whining, complaining part of being a Michigan football fan hasn’t stopped.
who fucking cares about ESPN or anyone else says? Enjoy your team and quit whining.
November 18th, 2023 at 10:04 AM ^
I agree with you but admit that after all this, I’ve surprised myself at how easily I can fall into the bullshit trolling that happens on social media. Especially twitter. That place has helped me a lot with many things (business and overall life encouragement) but the OSU and MSU trolls have taken over my feed and it’s time for a break. The negativity breads the whining and in reality all the goals for the team are still out there to accomplish. Perspective is key!
November 18th, 2023 at 9:49 AM ^
Sherrone is such a good representative of the university. Did a fantastic job on ESPN just now
November 18th, 2023 at 9:54 AM ^
Sounded relaxed and unconcerned. He said it's a pleasure coaching these guys and that JJ comes in and asks what he needs to do to win. Doesn't care if its run or pass. Anyone think Caleb Williams would hand it off for ~40 minutes without a pass going in the books? LMAO!!
November 18th, 2023 at 10:28 AM ^
Caleb Williams may have the arm, but he is not a leader. You can see him sulking and pouting on the sideline when they’re down. That’s not leadership.
November 18th, 2023 at 11:01 AM ^
I wonder how his NIL deal with Revlon for nail polish and remover is going.
November 18th, 2023 at 9:49 AM ^
Moore interview was good. Is he the coach in waiting? If so the team is in great hands.
November 18th, 2023 at 10:02 AM ^
Anyone have a livestream link for Big Noon? I'm not watching Gameday
November 18th, 2023 at 10:03 AM ^
The far superior Big Noon Kickoff is on, and I'm really enjoying the signs. Shout out to ixcuincle with the "Free Harbaugh" sign, and kudos to whomever brought the "Pat McAfee Sucks" sign.
November 18th, 2023 at 10:16 AM ^
thanks but it's not my sign. I'm behind the set. I can just see it up front
November 18th, 2023 at 10:08 AM ^
Wow. Big Noon Kickoff is being far more harsh on Michigan than ESPN was...
Feldman threw them right under the bus and said it was just getting worse and more messy.
November 18th, 2023 at 10:14 AM ^
Feldman is a bum. There's probably a reason he's on his 3rd or 4th employer in the past decade.
His WakeyLeaks follow-up was pointless (and poorly written) and his drumbeat of Michigan getting the TRO last week was obviously very wrong.
November 18th, 2023 at 10:37 AM ^
Feldman confuses me. I thought he and Harbaugh were on good terms through his freaks list. But his reporting has been seemingly over critical of UM.
November 18th, 2023 at 10:17 AM ^
The team is wearing Free Harbaugh tee shirts!