but what about the bike?
An MGoJob Is Available
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Major changes are involuntarily happening around here. You see, Rudy, my people have been snatched up. Tim is moving to fill the vacancy at The Wolverine left by Josh Helmholdt's ascension to Midwest Recruiting Analyst. Tom is departing, as well. That site is yet to launch and I've been asked not to spill the specific beans so you'll have to deduce.
These are well-deserved jobs for both guys and I'm happy for them. For me—and you—not so much. Unless you want to do this:
MGoBlog Recruiting Ninja
The position is a combination of Tim and Tom duties that were previously split because of the organic nature of Tom's emergence. Recruiting ninja will:
- Collect information from around the web for a weekly roundup post.
- Write up new commitment posts.
- Maintain the recruiting board.
- Head out to reasonably local football games to get footage of commitments.
- Utilize the wonders of the internet to interview recruits on- and off-line.
Output should be a post or two daily with regular items on the message board a la Tom.
Ideally, candidates should:
- Already have a decent idea who Ben Gedeon is, what Tha Ringer is, and why Michigan's high-rated recruits drop more often than they rise when rankings are revised.
- Have a writing portfolio of some variety.
- Be able to write relatively clean copy without outside editing.
- Have an online presence.
- Know how to assemble and edit video.
- Have journalist skills like talking to people and getting information from them friendly-like without making them think you're weird.
- Desire for Michigan to win football games without that interfering with #6.
- Not mind odd hours.
All of these will be tough to achieve so don't worry if you're missing a couple.
The job pays like an entry-level gig at a regional newspaper. 100% telecommute, no set hours, flexible vacation as long as it's not during football season. If you want a business card that says "recruiting ninja" we can make that happen. No benefits at the moment because I haven't begun to figure that out, but if that is a hangup it is negotiable for the right candidate.
If you're interested, email me 4-6 pieces (preferably URLs to pieces) and a resume. If the email contains background on you that helps illuminate where you are and where you're going that will also be helpful.
August 15th, 2011 at 10:56 AM | 
this can't be happening!!!
this can't be happening!!!
August 15th, 2011 at 12:28 PM |
Chalk this up to the kind of
Chalk this up to the kind of
Chalk this up to the kind of attrition we should expect to see during a coaching transition.
But in all seriousness, congrats guys!
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
August 15th, 2011 at 10:57 AM |
Also please add
Also please add
Voice of a baritone angel to continue podcasting responsibilities.
Auwê ka hua`i lâ
August 15th, 2011 at 10:58 AM |
9. Must chase Brian's cat.
9. Must chase Brian's cat.
9. Must chase Brian's cat.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:22 AM |
10. Must have an name
10. Must have an name
10. Must have an name starting with a T and ending with an M. Including but not limited to Tum, Tem, Tam (excluding Tim and Tom).
Spartan's Alphabet: ADEFGHIJKLMNOPQRTUVWXYZ.
August 15th, 2011 at 12:23 PM |
11) Must rock an awesome vest
11) Must rock an awesome vest
11) Must rock an awesome vest in your profile photo.
August 15th, 2011 at 12:47 PM |
Well
Well
Hello there.
not just "douchey" MGoBlog user, but now TRUSTED MGoBlog user
August 15th, 2011 at 11:01 AM |
Oooh
Oooh
Tempting, very tempting.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:03 AM |
This is a sign of the success of MGoBlog
This is a sign of the success of MGoBlog
and Brian's ability to identify good talent and bring it onboard. Think of MGoBlog as an incubator of true (i.e., not Freep assclowns posing as "journalists") journalism ability.
August 15th, 2011 at 4:56 PM |
True
True
Brian has demonstrated a Beilein-like eye for unheralded talent.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:08 AM |
:(
:(
:(
COYS and lets go Detroit FC!
August 15th, 2011 at 11:08 AM |
Damnit
Damnit
Why couldn't this have happened 20 years ago, when I still lived in Michigan. And didn't have a job.
Twitter // 2012 Recruiting// Email
August 15th, 2011 at 11:13 AM |
I watched Pursuit of
I watched Pursuit of
I watched Pursuit of Happyness last night. If you want something, go out and get it. Don't let anyone tell you you can't do something. Not even me.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:22 AM |
Your words...
Your words...
...Have not gone unheeded.
Twitter // 2012 Recruiting// Email
August 15th, 2011 at 11:43 AM |
This is yours!
This is yours!
You were made for this, DG! I've scrolled through every recruiting thread looking for your comments. This MGoMember supports your candidacy!
MGoBlog - your one-stop source for all that is newsworthy.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:57 AM |
DG
DG
You got my vote.
"delusions of granger"
August 15th, 2011 at 12:35 PM |
You were the one who popped
You were the one who popped
You were the one who popped into my head when I saw this post. That either means you were meant for this or...let's just say you were meant for this.
August 15th, 2011 at 12:51 PM |
You were the first person
You were the first person
You were the first person that came to mind.
ALL ABOARD THE A-TRAIN!!!!!
August 15th, 2011 at 11:26 PM |
DG...
DG...
You could Destroy the weekly update! I'm in.
also if you need any assistance with collecting video or talking to kids out here in Southern Cali. I'm here for you man!
Strength and Honor
August 15th, 2011 at 11:38 AM |
Or months, or weeks
Or months, or weeks
When I was looking for work, I definitely would have been intrigued. But now I don't think I'd have the time to devote to it (particularly in the day) that Tom and Tim did. But there was a time where I might as well have been getting paid to be on MGoBlog.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
August 15th, 2011 at 11:12 AM |
Brian, if we all donate/ click on ads,
Brian, if we all donate/ click on ads,
could you keep Tim and Tom?
... when I see some plays that Mike (Martin) makes in practice, I be like dang. - Jibreel Black
August 15th, 2011 at 11:19 AM |
I see you've made it to the
I see you've made it to the
I see you've made it to the bargaining stage of grief. Congratulations!
August 15th, 2011 at 11:35 AM |
And you caused me to laugh
And you caused me to laugh
And you caused me to laugh outloud in my office. Thank goodness the door was closed.
"Anyone who isn't confused, really doesn't understand the situation." - Edward R. Murrow
August 15th, 2011 at 1:22 PM |
Me too!
Me too!
Me too!
_____________________________________________________________________
"What do people mean when they say the computer went down on them? " -Marilyn Pittman
GO BLUE
August 15th, 2011 at 11:48 PM |
Edited
Edited
Edited
"This is MICHIGAN ferGODsakes"
August 15th, 2011 at 11:45 PM |
Well said, now I must go
Well said, now I must go
Well said, now I must go change my shorts!
"This is MICHIGAN ferGODsakes"
August 15th, 2011 at 11:31 AM |
Endowment?
Endowment?
How does this sound? "The Stephen M. Ross MGoBlog Recruiting Ninja". I think it's high time we hit up the big guns to pony up to keep MGoBlog talent in place. Then we can also say that the MGoBlog writers are "well-endowed". And snicker.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:13 AM |
Honest Question
Honest Question
Why do Michigan's high-rated recruits drop more often than they rise when rankings are revised?
August 15th, 2011 at 11:17 AM |
I think
I think
I think there's a natural tendency for recruits to slip in the rankings once they commit to a team because they sort of fall off the radar. There are other recruits attending camps and whatnot, so the ones who perform well get pushed up in the rankings. With the exception of maybe terry richardson, I think if you look at the recent 24/7 changes, most of our recruits that slipped probably did so because they haven't been hitting up the camp circuit over the summer.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:24 AM |
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
We've decided to invite you to the next stage of our interviewing process, details to follow
August 15th, 2011 at 11:18 AM |
Because...
Because...
...This is Michigan!
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | Maize Pages Wolverines on Twitter | @MGoShoe
August 15th, 2011 at 11:25 AM |
We appreciate your interest in this position
We appreciate your interest in this position
but due to the large number of qualified candidates, we cannot offer you employment at this time
August 15th, 2011 at 11:24 AM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
My guess:
(1) regression to the mean
(2) it's easier to sell subscriptions when lots of top prospects remain uncommitted
August 15th, 2011 at 11:28 AM |
It has something to do with
It has something to do with
It has something to do with the free masons and the knights templar. It's complicated
Rudy watches inspirational movies about Shawn Hunwick
August 15th, 2011 at 11:14 AM |
congratulations to Tim and
congratulations to Tim and
congratulations to Tim and Tom. well deserved. we'll miss you both and hope that you keep us in mind.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:16 AM |
Congratulations Tim and Tom.
Congratulations Tim and Tom.
Congratulations Tim and Tom. Hopefully you will enjoy your new jobs and still continue to do wonderful things.
We will miss you here though.
Quick! To the Hindenpeter!
August 15th, 2011 at 11:16 AM |
If only
If only
I had any of those abilities.
I poop excellence
August 15th, 2011 at 11:17 AM |
A wise man once told me "If
A wise man once told me "If
A wise man once told me "If you want something, go out and get it. Don't let anyone tell you you can't do something. Not even me."
Twitter // 2012 Recruiting// Email
August 15th, 2011 at 11:22 AM |
Why don't you do it?
Why don't you do it?
Seriously, your tweets are fast and informative like Tom's. Eh?
August 15th, 2011 at 11:23 AM |
See:
See:
Twitter // 2012 Recruiting// Email
August 15th, 2011 at 12:17 PM |
See this:
See this:
Do it
MGoBlog - your one-stop source for all that is newsworthy.
August 15th, 2011 at 2:44 PM |
What's your point?
What's your point?
If you are doing something you love, you'll never work another day in your life.
Unless you are already doing what you love...hmmm.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:17 AM |
Congrats to Tim and Tom
Congrats to Tim and Tom
Well deserved "promotions" for each.
I'm sure Brian will find a way to keep up the quality of content around here - somehow, some way.
Denard's 2010 was spent redefining what one man can do.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:59 AM |
Hmmmm...
Hmmmm...
If not DG there is only one man capable of this role...
BRICE
http://www.bricesrecruiting.blogspot.com/
What with Benji being in England and all that.
"delusions of granger"
August 16th, 2011 at 1:06 AM |
Hmmmmmm act II
Hmmmmmm act II
If not DG then there is only one man capable, only one man all knowing...Yes, Yes...THE_KNOWLEDGE...
As long as we can clean up his posts and his endless babbling he might just work out.
Brian hold on to your dream. Best of luck tom/tim. I one day can envision MGoBlog TV!
Strength and Honor
August 15th, 2011 at 11:17 AM |
The only good thing about this is that...
The only good thing about this is that...
...we won't have people having to say the following anymore:
"No, this is by Tim, not Tom." or
"No, this is by Tom, not Tim."
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | Maize Pages Wolverines on Twitter | @MGoShoe
August 15th, 2011 at 11:42 AM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
O, I see.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:18 AM |
so sad to see Tom go
so sad to see Tom go
whoever fills his role has gigantic shoes to fill. I seriously doubt any other fanbase has a guy who offers even half of what Tom did for us.
Rudy watches inspirational movies about Shawn Hunwick
August 15th, 2011 at 11:27 AM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
Indeed. To be clear, is the paywall that will shield Tom from the masses the ESPN Insider paywall? If so, I think I can handle that expense. It's dirt cheap.
Congrats to both Tom and Tim, BTW.
"They will meet a dastardly fate here for that! There isn't a Michigan Man who wouldn't like go out and scalp those Buckeyes right now."