An Interview With Jon Runyan

I vote for equal treatment:

http://www.adlerforcongress.com/

Actually, I vote to delete both links.

Interesting that this was posted...I was having a conversation with my cousin last night about "who did you know/go to high school with that is now well know/famous?"

As a Flint native and Carman Ainsworth Grad, my cousin's first response was a resounding "Jon Runyan". He used to know him well and lived in the same neighborhood....apparently Runyan was a beast on the basketball court, even from a young age. My cousin was surprised when he went in to football as he said "basketball was always what he was best at, he could've been a beast"

That is, of course, in relation to my short ass cousin playing against him in the driveway.

It's good to hear that Runyan's doing well...hopefully he can make it to a few games soon, or at least the Rose Bowl in Pasadena this year.

And thanks for the link.  It's always great to see yet another UM alum succeed both on and off the field after his career at UM.  As for "equal time," this is a sports blog: not a mainstream media outlet, so "equal time" wouldn't apply anyway.   Besides, the interview doesn't mention any political views; it only mentions that he is running. 

In other words, it did a very good job of doing something you didn't: keeping politics and petty personal grievences out of mgoblog.  Maybe you could take note for next time.

Interesting that he mentions Mott's Children's Hospital visits as sort of the beginning of his being active in the community.  I think that just speaks volumes about the Michigan program as well as the types of people who have been directly a part of it.  Go Blue!

don't agree with most of his points of views but I wish him well. 

I might vote for him if his name were Jon Funyuns

I have a strong  feeling that Taylor Lewan is gonna follow in the footsteps of Runyan, Long, Jansen, Jumbo, and many others.  I am very encouraged that two offensive tackles from spread offenses were drafted in the top 10 this year.  That should be a positive sign for Michigan's recruiting in the future.

Jon Runyan: Great football player who should steer clear of politics.  Neg if you feel the impulse.

I would vote for equal time if Adler played football for Michigan but he didn't.  You posting his link and harping on the writers of this blog shows more partisanship than anything they did.  If Runyan was a D then you wouldn't have a problem with it.  You guys are the ones making this blog political.

Jon was a tremendous college and pro player.  Unfortunately, I cannot look at his varsity photo without seeing a bulked up Mr. Boston.  http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=11bku1c&s=4

Is it just me, or is Jon Runyan the bulkier Mr. Boston look alike?

I don't know much about his run for Congress but I want to congratulate him on the success he has enjoyed so far.

I have absolutely no problem with the link to his site. None of the Q&A posted here refer to political views in any way. Doesn't mention his opponents name, his political party affiliation or even the Congressional office he's seeking. In other words, its about as benign as possible.

Posting a link to his opponent's site, however, is explicitly political and has absolutely nothing to do with "equal time", but is simply a way of saying, "I don't agree with Runyan's views." I'm looking at you, PZ.

I must say: this was handled well. Nice job, Tim. (note the lack of sarc mark.)

I lost in the semifinals of my 16-team, 53-man-roster, IDP dynasty league because of Westbrook heeding Jon's advice.  Clearly, his "awareness" somehow missed out on the culmination of my four-year franchise turnaround plan!  Jerk.

Peace

Ty