THE GOD OF ALL TROLLS Comment Count

Brian

Find a bridge, and look under it. There you will find something you did not expect: a crude charcoal figure in the shape of the man. On certain nights when the moon lances through the overpass just right and strikes the figure at just the right angle, the markings take on a three dimensional aspect.

As you're squinting, wondering why it looks familiar and kind of pisses you off, Harbaugh, Master Of The Toll, will step forth from the rock to answer one question you have. I have been across this nation's highways and byways, searching out the dwindling numbers of his worshippers. Pushed out by EZ-Pass and foreign purchases of American roads, the United States troll is literally at a crossroads.

They ask him about inflicting pain on the country that spurned them.

He told them "form a country duo that sings about comin' to your citayyyy."

He told them "tell 'em it's about ethics in gaming journalism."

He told them to make a website on which anyone can talk to anyone with a 140 character maximum.

He told them to run athletic departments like conglomerations of mining interests.

He told them to name something "The KFC Yum! Center."

Yes, with the exclamation point smack in the middle of it. He is diabolical.

I sought him. I invoked daemons of minor annoyance. They told me that sitting outside in some nice weather and watching something approximating a football game was the sign of a diseased mind, but they also told me where to find him. The bridge was old and rickety, all but abandoned. Long ago a chunk of wood had been clattered free, so the light at this bridge was direct and fulsome. After a time, Harbaugh stepped forth from the charcoal.

I said I had a job for him.

I said he would find glory, and he was uninterested.

I said it paid very very well, and he bridled.

I said he could follow in the footsteps of the all-troll who birthed him from a cauldron of spite, and he took one half-step towards me. I knew not whether I had made progress or a terrible mistake.

I said that all the football coaches in all the land would gnash their teeth and shake their NCAA-mandated chains and wail and wail and wail, that entire fanbases of people would rise up in one agglomerated mass of incensed powerlessness, that even the greatest and mightiest of football would feel their bile rise uncontrollably at his visage.

He said "I accept."

And then he was gone. Shaken, I began the long journey home under the moon.

Comments

rcfghost

April 24th, 2015 at 12:39 PM ^

Been a reader on this blog for years but I hardly ever throw my two cents in. I have to say this post is the best post I have ever read on here and it made me fall on the floor in convulsive laughter. I am almost considering blowing this up and framing it on my office wall. Awesome post. 

michfan4borw

April 24th, 2015 at 12:55 PM ^

the day before MSU spring game with recruits.  If Harbaugh intended this, he just might be a Grand Master in chess.

[edit: I'm thinking about chess vs. checkers from a gif posted on the first exposureU thread about the movie Training Day.]

somewittyname

April 24th, 2015 at 12:47 PM ^

This is a really great opportunity for non-powerhouse schools and coaches. I think it turns out to be more than just an epic troll job and actually a great idea. Harbaugh is everything Dave Brandon wished he could be and a great football coach to boot.

Bez

April 24th, 2015 at 2:06 PM ^

Agreed.  I know that a lot of player information from the Michigan Camp is shared with smaller schools.  I would imagine this is the spirit of most HS camps.

These satellite camps shouldn't be any different. They are bound to unearth kids who aren't good enough to play at Michigan but are good fits elsewhere in the region.

 

BlueCube

April 24th, 2015 at 12:50 PM ^

wouldn't like it. This is beautiful. How can the SEC or NCAA disapprove of this now? Harbaugh just made Michigan the innovator and leaders. Unbelievable for anyone but Harbaugh and crew.

Danwillhor

April 24th, 2015 at 1:36 PM ^

you get something as great as this. Most things are good but posts like this make this are why I lurked since creation & jumped on the blog exclusively a while ago. I'm in tears.

Kewaga.

April 24th, 2015 at 3:42 PM ^

Step 1:  Summer Swarm Tour

Step 2:  M "Eposure U" ...

 

I agree, big smile on my face.  May want to blow it up myself and hang it on a wall.

 

I want to do a little dance.