Best Threads for New Members to Catch Up?
Hey All,
I'm finally getting some friends into MGoBlog. Now I'm trying to find all of the relevant content that they've missed over the passed couple of years that will make them understand where we currently stand as a program. Obviously the Decimated Defenses (I, II, III) are crucial and so is the "When can we Fire this Guy?" post by Brian. But I'm trying to remember all of the other greats.
So now I turn to you. What are your favorite Diaries/Board Topics/Front Page Articles that should be required reading for all newcomers? (Also, if you loved a topic because it was the funniest thing you've ever read...AKA Mascot Fights...and you feel it crucial that it be read, I'd love to pass it on.)
Thanks in advance for your help.
EDIT: Links appreciated!
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:01 PM ^
Your friends NEED TO KNOW if Gardner will redshirt this year. If they get to it, they might make it through those threads in a month's time.
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:03 PM ^
These two links will give them most of what they're interested in.
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:04 PM ^
There was a very similar post (with some quality responses) a week or so ago. Check it out:
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/converting-girlfriend-um-fanmgoblog-tour
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:10 PM ^
This is a great thread. It will probably be included in the "threads to catch up on.
To add, how about Bar locator:
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/um-friendly-bar-locations-across-us-and-elsewhere
For OT reading: The C-Rex Saga
Meet the (Korean) Parents...and Grandparents...and Sister (aka, the CRex saga):
- http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-awkwardly-met-future-laws
- http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-korean-facebook-stalking
- http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-crex-part-3
- http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-crex-part-4
- http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-crex-part-5
- http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-crex-theyre-gone
And I believe our CRex is all growns up... he's getting hitched!
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:12 PM ^
Speaking of that, what is the best UM friendly bar in Lubbock, TX?
Edit: How awesome are the posts about getting married to a somewhat overbearing Korean family going to be? I'm giddy just thinking about it.
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:19 PM ^
Agree 100%. He should seriously have a sit com, as was mentioned many times throughout those posts.
Not sure about Lubbock, but I know you can stream games online... like big ten network or something. Texas is its own country, so you should be good.
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:21 PM ^
Sorry, the Lubbock part was me being a smart ass. I'm one of the guys that can't watch games with others because they aren't sufficiently devoted and have "priorities."
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 PM ^
I figured you were, that's why i mentioned the btn website, that comment is what typically follows.
I also prefer to watch the games alone. I don't think my girlfriend quite understands that. Yet this season I missed the first half of the Uconn opener. (was at the GaTech game...went to a bar that did NOT have ESPN2. Then I had to watch the game on the lawn of a frat house. The gf and I got into a fight about it.)
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:35 PM ^
Yeah, I'm too drunk to get that right now.
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 PM ^
Rarely seen
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:34 PM ^
There are 2 priorities in my life, Michigan Football and Football where players wear winged helmets.
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:10 PM ^
One thing to know is that MGoBlog is not exclusively a sports community. It has become an extension of some of our individual lives and therefore, takes on a meaning outside of both football and the Univerisity itself. The flavor of this blog comes from numerous and well known contributers, but the one that has captivated many for the past 18(?) months is CRex. Search this site for his wonderful and insightful diaries/posts of his life.
First time bloggers will get an appreciation for all that is inherent in a Michigan Man - enjoy!
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:22 PM ^
Every one of these to be up to date of everything ever:
http://mgoblog.com/category/post-type/upon-further-review
Many of these for understanding the football:
http://mgoblog.com/category/tags/picture-pages
Most of these:
http://mgoblog.com/category/tags/decade
This as to not set anyone off:
http://mgoblog.com/content/official-mgoblog-pet-peeve-list
For some perspective:
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:28 PM ^
I would suggest every thread that mentions Denard should be moved to slot WR or RB.
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:45 PM ^
http://mgoblog.com/content/only-thing-corey-liuget-and-i-will-ever-have-common
The prototypical meltdown thread: http://mgoblog.com/diaries/its-all-about-denard
And who could forget: http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/members-only
September 23rd, 2010 at 2:09 PM ^
Thanks for posting, I think that's the first time I negged someone who was already banned.
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:48 PM ^
Here's one that always comes up. There may be a newer version.
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:08 PM ^
Forcier may transfer and his twitter has a secret
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:10 PM ^
Clearly this is a very useful post, one that might be useful to return to time to time. As a long time lurker who only registered this week I'm wondering if there is any way within the MGoBlog site to mark a link as a favorite.
Obviously I could create a bookmark in my browser, but am hoping there's a way to store favorite links within my account so I can log in anywhere and access them.
Apologies in advance if I'm missing the obvious.
Thanks.
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:28 PM ^
There are no stupid questions; there are only questions asked by Spartans.
I don't believe there are any bookmark features, but the search feature is much improved in recent months.
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:35 PM ^
Or a certain Husker fan that posts here occasionally. "Like...lol."
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:31 PM ^
Once you accumulate 1000 points you get access to "Favorites."
Once you accumulate 2500 points you get access to the VIP board.
Once you accumulate 5000 points you get access to the Direct Message System.
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:33 PM ^
When you hit 30,000, you get Denard Robinson alone for 2 minutes where you will stutter over your own words as you inescapbably get lost in his smile.
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:25 AM ^
I can vouch for this one.
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:50 PM ^
And so my long journey begins. I'll try not to feel too bad about being on this side of the velvet rope until I get there.
p.s. You listed the rewards up to the 5,000 pts threshold and I noticed you recently arrived there. Congrats. Now wondering if there are other treasures beyond. At 10K, the now verboten Shoelace t-shirt, at 50K a key to a secret Gold Club location deep beneath the Big House. Right, right. Patience.
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:29 PM ^
Remember Tacopants and pray Denard never finds him open.
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:39 PM ^
I've checked out some of these posts. This ought to be required reading for every Mgoblogger. Good stuff.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:38 PM ^
...MGoHoF has some new content based on recommendations in my Call For Nominations Diary and this thread. Thanks to all for the suggestions.
September 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 PM ^
Both BW3's and Nick's Sports Bar should have the Big 10 network on in Lubbuck. Trev, loving the video of the Mascot fight. Looks like they had some issues in the tunnel before taking the field and decided to hammer it out between the lines! Nice....
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:33 PM ^
Eleven Swans. You were Killed By a Bear and I am Sad.
September 22nd, 2010 at 11:41 PM ^
There have been some great posts about whether Tate or Denard will get the start. I would recomment reading all 1,365 of them.
Also, if your friends have more time, there have been really interesting posts about how many wins it wil take for RR to keep his job. Some really detailed info from people with the inside connections.
September 23rd, 2010 at 1:15 AM ^
...from Misopogon.
September 23rd, 2010 at 1:27 AM ^
All of my threads. Cheaper than The Louvre
September 23rd, 2010 at 10:48 AM ^
The Telling Thread
/discussion
PS - I can't find the link for that thread. Did it get deleted?