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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 11:30 AM | 
If Tom is gonna be some kind
If Tom is gonna be some kind
August 15th, 2011 at 12:03 PM |
This was a factor..
This was a factor..
This was probably a factor in the ESPN job offer. The hope that some of the MGOBlog nation would follow him to the new site.
"You're fat and you're mine". Bo to Dan Dierdorf.
August 15th, 2011 at 12:08 PM |
Some might but unless ESPN's
Some might but unless ESPN's
Some might but unless ESPN's team sites are free, MGo will always have a large readership. Quality of the posts here is just as good if not better then some of the pay sites and it's free...
August 15th, 2011 at 12:11 PM |
I'm not saying...
I'm not saying...
I'm not saying that people will abandon MGOBlog, but they will include the new site and possibly pay a modest fee to follow Tom because of his reputation gained here.
"You're fat and you're mine". Bo to Dan Dierdorf.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:19 AM |
In a relatively short amount of time
In a relatively short amount of time
I've gotten myself hooked on this site. There are a lot of talented posters here and a couple of them are getting away. I'm not so sure you'll be replacing these guys very soon.
I am both happy and sad for Tim and Tom. They both deserve the opportunities ahead of them, but at the same time, my Michigan football itch won't get scratched the same.
Thank you both for your excellent posts and I wish you continued success.
Go Blue!
Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you. -Satchel Paige
August 15th, 2011 at 11:19 AM |
I nominate Ace Williams.
I nominate Ace Williams.
amirite or amirite?
August 15th, 2011 at 11:28 AM |
God, no. Howeva, there's another....
God, no. Howeva, there's another....
...Ace who would be an excellent candidate.
Ace Anbender of The Wolverine Blog.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
August 15th, 2011 at 11:29 AM |
I can vouch for that. Never
I can vouch for that. Never
I can vouch for that. Never worked with (for) a nicer guy.
Twitter // Recruiting Work// Email
August 15th, 2011 at 11:35 AM |
In all seriousness...
In all seriousness...
My first thought was Magnus. But yeah, this Ace of the non WIlliams variety seems like a great candidate as well. Also, isn't there another guy that Tom works with (JC3?) at URecruit? He seems like a good candidate.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:38 AM |
Jeff Contizano. I'd guess
Jeff Contizano. I'd guess
Jeff Contizano. I'd guess he's taking over URecruit now, but if Brian can lure him away, I think it'd be spectacular. Jeff is another great guy, who comes standard with connections..probably be the best Tom replacement. If Brian could get Magnus/Ace to replace Tim, I don't think the blog would skip a beat.
Twitter // Recruiting Work// Email
August 15th, 2011 at 12:03 PM |
What about Chet?? He knows
What about Chet?? He knows
What about Chet?? He knows all the recruits...
ITS GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE
August 15th, 2011 at 12:53 PM |
hmmmm...
hmmmm...
This JC3 sounds promising indeed...after DG and BRICE (and Benji if he repatriates) of course.
If the haters don't hate you then you're doing something wrong. - David Cone
August 15th, 2011 at 2:35 PM |
Thanks for thinking of me.
Thanks for thinking of me.
Thanks for thinking of me.
August 15th, 2011 at 1:17 PM |
Couldn't agree more, although
Couldn't agree more, although
Couldn't agree more, although I'd put the odds of him leaving in the same ballpark as the odds of Michigan losing every single game.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:19 AM |
Also
Also
Say what you want about Sports by Brooks, but it looks like he nailed the ESPN Ann Arbor thing (as well as all the other ESPN college sports sites).
Denard's 2010 was spent redefining what one man can do.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:22 AM |
I qualify
I qualify
I qualify in all of those catagories except 2 through 8.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:22 AM |
Sorry to hear about the
Sorry to hear about the
Sorry to hear about the break-up of our little family, but congrats to Tom and Tim on realizing the fruits of their hard work. Nice job building the e-blog, Brian.
August 15th, 2011 at 3:15 PM |
Brian is building an
Brian is building an
Brian is building an impressive blogging-tree. One day, Brian will be the Bo Schembechler of the Michigan Internet
Rudy watches inspirational movies about Shawn Hunwick
August 15th, 2011 at 11:22 AM |
Let's hope they come back for
Let's hope they come back for
Let's hope they come back for guest appearances, especially for any podcasts!
August 15th, 2011 at 11:25 AM |
I was fully hoping for
I was fully hoping for
I was fully hoping for DGDestroys to take over, he seems to have his shit together but he kind of shot it down in an above post. Damn
"Everybody want's to be a bodybuilder but no one want's to lift no heavy ass weights, I DO!!! " Ronnie Coleman
August 15th, 2011 at 11:28 AM |
I appreciate the love. I just
I appreciate the love. I just
I appreciate the love. I just wish there was some way I could make it work. I have always, like many others, dreamed of getting Tom's job
Twitter // Recruiting Work// Email
August 15th, 2011 at 11:28 AM |
Please just nobody hire away
Please just nobody hire away
Please just nobody hire away THE KNOWLEDGE!
August 15th, 2011 at 11:44 AM |
that was a mistake
that was a mistake
I'm sorry about that.
Don’t look back. Something might be gaining on you. -Satchel Paige
August 15th, 2011 at 11:28 AM |
I don't think this is really
I don't think this is really
I don't think this is really his cup of tea, but wouldn't it be glorious if Magnus dropped TTB and took one of the jobs?
Twitter // Recruiting Work// Email
August 15th, 2011 at 12:56 PM |
Re; Magnus
Re; Magnus
I think he'd be great at filling the role that Tim had here, but I'm not sure if he'd be the right guy to fill Tom's shoes. Epinion.
not just "douchey" MGoBlog user, but now TRUSTED MGoBlog user
August 15th, 2011 at 2:33 PM |
I would potentially be
I would potentially be
I would potentially be interested, but the in-season commitments might be a problem. During football season I work about 85 hours a week, and that's not including administrative duties and film study. The off-season is when I have a fair amount of time to devote to Michigan football.
I'm flattered that you thought of me, though.
August 15th, 2011 at 5:41 PM |
Would love to have you over
Would love to have you over
Would love to have you over here in an "official" capacity Magnus, especially if you brought your countdown with you.
August 22nd, 2011 at 3:08 AM |
I will offer to be your
I will offer to be your
I will offer to be your assistant.
Pay me in beer.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:30 AM |
10) Drew Sharp is not eligible
10) Drew Sharp is not eligible
Though I'm pretty sure #6 and #7 at a bare minimum would disqualify him.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:33 AM |
I think I may have 5...5 and a 1/2 of the qualifications
I think I may have 5...5 and a 1/2 of the qualifications
But I'm not sure anyone wants the comparison to the work Tom was doing. It'll certainly pale.
Does this mean we're going to get Beaver-like comments on how MGoBlog is stealing their material from Tim and Tom? /s
"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 11:34 AM |
what about coachBT??
what about coachBT??
coachBT not only WRITE, but also RIGHT. no sugarcoat, he's be great!
August 15th, 2011 at 11:35 AM |
posted from iPhone
posted from iPhone
Just a thought...
I wonder if it might make sense to have someone else (or, ideally, Brian) write the commitment posts -- or at least the "my two cents" parts. It'll be difficult for someone who develops relationships with these kids/families/coaches to write those posts objectively.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:36 AM |
Congrats to Tom and Tim,
Congrats to Tom and Tim,
Congrats to Tom and Tim, while I'm sad they're leaving I'm glad they are moving on to opportunities they wish to explore.
Am I the only one who hopes Brian finds someone new? I really like the wide range of opinions the other authors provide and think MgoBlog performs a crucial centerpiece to said wide range. There's a lot of talent in the Michigan blogosphere and I'd prefer it not all be centralized.
Chaos is found in greatest abundance wherever order is being sought. It always defeats order because it is better organized.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:38 AM |
we're forgetting one requirement
we're forgetting one requirement
#9: Must be a Michigan Man. (This is to disqualify Andy Katzenmoyer, just in case he learned to write....)
No radio. Nothing of value.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:43 AM |
Wow, you must be a boy scout...you're preparing for anything
Wow, you must be a boy scout...you're preparing for anything
"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 11:38 AM |
Silver lining here, the rumor
Silver lining here, the rumor
Silver lining here, the rumor that this site was being gobbled up by ESPN is looking to be just that. I can handle having to follow Tom via twitter or on his new site but wouldn't be able to handle Brian and his analysis being neutered.
August 15th, 2011 at 11:42 AM |
There has to be some way
There has to be some way
There has to be some way DGdestroys can make this happen. Your the best candidate, man. The site will likely suffer otherwise in the short-term, I'm afraid.
I've decided to lay off the food for a while, and go on the booze.
August 15th, 2011 at 12:09 PM |
I think the ideal candidates
I think the ideal candidates
I think the ideal candidates to not lose any quality would be JC3, DG, Magnus, or Ace (not Williams).
Of course, I have faith in Brian if he hires an outside guy. He really found some good ones in Tim and Tom.
Ideally, there would be two different positions. It'd be nice to have an evaluator (like Tim) and someone who gives interviews and gets to know the recruits (Tom). It'd be tough to combine them into one position.
ITS GREAT TO BE A MICHIGAN WOLVERINE
August 15th, 2011 at 11:43 AM |
Brian's job descriptions
Brian's job descriptions
Brian's job descriptions don't seem right. I see nothing about answering the TomVH signal when lit and nothing about knowing when to buckle and unbuckle.
"Anyone who isn't confused, really doesn't understand the situation." - Edward R. Murrow
August 15th, 2011 at 11:44 AM |
PANIC!!
PANIC!!
Now
Wasting away in Ohio, a Wolverine in a sea of red and grey
August 15th, 2011 at 11:58 AM |
It would be interesting to see
It would be interesting to see
Someone who doesn't share all of Brian's viewpoints on here too, in an official capacity. While I'm not accusing anyone of being in lockstep, I think it's fair to say everyone at least kinda leans Brian way on things (other than Tom, who keeps his views well hidden). And maybe that's by design, for a more pleasant working environment. Couldn't knock it. But it might be better reading if the other guy was someone once called "a grumpy old man". But whatever works, I'm sure there will be someone good.
"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 11:49 AM |
The real question is who
The real question is who
The real question is who owned the MGoCreeper van? If Tim owned it, better include that in the job requirements.
"Anyone who isn't confused, really doesn't understand the situation." - Edward R. Murrow
August 15th, 2011 at 11:49 AM |
Congrats to Tim and Tom!
Congrats to Tim and Tom!
Howeva, this is turning out to be a shitty day:
Tim and Tom leave my favorite site.
A local radio host has jumped stations and totally f'ed up my morning bathroom time.
My SUV mysteriously had the check engine light come on with some awesome misfiring one week after I allowed my anus to be reamed $1400 for the AC compressor. Leaking coolant on the spark plug or some BS.
I love Mondays. Anyways, Congrats!!
Who is Jon Falk?
August 15th, 2011 at 11:55 AM |
Just a suggestion
Just a suggestion
I'm nowhere near qualified but I get the feeling that if a couple of the more knowledgeable/frequent posters join forces then they could potentially take on this position while still maintaining their day jobs. No?
August 15th, 2011 at 12:02 PM |
The main issue is that nobody
The main issue is that nobody
The main issue is that nobody will be able to replace Tom's networking skills and ability to get exclusive information with recruits. That is what will be missed. A good writer will be able to gather information and write hello posts, but Tom cannot be replaced, simple as that.
I've decided to lay off the food for a while, and go on the booze.
August 15th, 2011 at 12:05 PM |
It will take
It will take
Years, which, the Internet does not appreciate.
2013 resolution - make it onto the 2014 favorite MGoPosters post, not ironically
i wish i would have made my screen name "IT WAS THE CHAIR"
August 15th, 2011 at 12:19 PM |
Ha. You do know how Tom
Ha. You do know how Tom
Ha. You do know how Tom started doing this stuff, right? All you need to know is how to hit the "send friend request" button on Facebook.
August 15th, 2011 at 1:34 PM |
We don't agree on much...
We don't agree on much...
but I agree with your sentiment here. Look, I loved Tom's input as much as anyone's but he doesn't have any sort of special powers. Many of his interviews are done over the phone or computer so I am really failing to see what is so irreplacable if I'm being honest.
Now I'm not saying everyone could do what he does, there is a definite need for discretiion, being trustworthy and having a personaility that will encourage a person to speak freely when communicating with you (in other wors, not Chet) but I could see many posters on this site having the ability to step in and not miss a beat (not me, but some of the other posters I have seen on here0.
Give Tom and Tim there due for providing great analysis and information to all of us, but it is ok to be honest and say that a person with a phone, time, good communication skills, good personality, trustworthy and discrete could do this job with out a great deal of trouble. It won't hapen right away because you have to build relationships, but once the newcomer does that I think they will be fine.
Good luck Tom and Tim, I enjoyed all your hard work!
August 15th, 2011 at 2:04 PM |
You may be right on the skill level
You may be right on the skill level
But think about the time commitment it takes to follow all those players all across the country, staying in contact with them, getting them to trust you, and then getting updates out as fast as TomVH does. It's a huge time commitment, and lots of effort, if no particular superhuman skill. Now try imagining doing it with any other sort of job. Because I'm pretty sure they're both leaving not because they suddenly don't love MGoBlog, but it's a more steady secure paycheck. Which isn't a knock on this site. It's a lot easier when you have ESPN backing you up and the bottom line isn't completely hits = $$$.
"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 2:32 PM |
I agree completely,
I agree completely,
and perhaps that didn't come out in my post, but that is where I think Tim and Tom separate themselves from other posters (the time commitment). I think what both have done has been great, I just think that someone with those skills and time on their hands could do just as good a job, that's all. I think they are great, but I think there are others here who could do a great job as well if they have ample time.
I really hope what I wrote didn't come off as me thinking they two of them don't do a hell of a lot, because that is not what I mean at all. I loved reading their contributions and wish them both well in their new jobs. I am just not as pessimistic as some that Brian can find someone who can do a damn good job replacing them and I look forward to reading what the new blood brings to the table.
If Tom is gonna be some kind of ESPN Ann Arbor insider then I'm willing to pay up to keep getting the same TomVH updates. I'm sure a lot of us will