Recruiting - what people don't know

By THE_KNOWLEDGE — August 9th, 2011 at 2:26 PM — 75 comments
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On the recent commitment of Kyle Kalis, many Michigan fans became excited at landing such a highly rated prospect
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And they have reason to, because Kalis will develop into a great contributor on the football field
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yes
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But, THE KNOWLEDGE laughs at many folks on this website and other places that think they know which prospects to get excited about
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Many indeed was the  number of folks that were considerably less excited about the commitment of a less heralded, and mostly unknown, prospect to the 2012 Michigan class
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these people are idiots
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and the name of that prospect is Sione Houma
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yes
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The proprietor and #2 writer on this blog, B. Cook himself seemed less than thrilled about the commitment of Houma; naturally less knowledgeable ordinary fans followed suit
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but THE KNOWLEDGE is not ordinary as everyone knows
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THE KNOWLEDGE soars and basks in glory due to his great abiltities, more than anyone can ever dream of
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yes
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with the future in hindsight, THE KNOWLEDGE reveals that Houma is the most important commitment of the class
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He will be the best player on the field, and will earn muti-year All-American honors
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yes
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On to other matters
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The event most people are awaiting in the next few days is the decision of the NCAA on the heinous violations committed at OSU
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so they can know if the answered THE QUESTION correctly
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yes
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THE KNOWLEDGE, of course, already knows the result, but will not reveal it in order to keep the excitement growing until it reaches a crescendo

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THE KNOWLEDGE will return in the future to congratule the winners of THE QUESTION and also to reveal the season review for Michigan
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yes
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August 9th, 2011 at 2:26 PM | Comments (Score:5 Normal)
THE_KNOWLEDGE
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commence

THE KNOWLEDGE

August 9th, 2011 at 2:51 PM | What does (Score:0 Trolling)
August 9th, 2011 at 3:13 PM | What does it mean? (Score:5 Normal)
profitgoblue
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It means you better go out and buy a Houma jersey when they start selling them!

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

August 11th, 2011 at 9:21 AM | Public prognostication... (Score:2)
Firstbase
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...can be hazardous!

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August 9th, 2011 at 10:57 PM | (No subject) (Score:1)
BlueDragon
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Abort, Retry, Fail?

August 9th, 2011 at 2:31 PM | dumb (Score:-1 Flamebait)
August 9th, 2011 at 2:42 PM | & dumber (Score:5 Normal)
Wenham Wolverine
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not "you're" best work, either.

August 9th, 2011 at 2:54 PM | my god... (Score:5 Normal)
brewandbluesaturdays
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David Cone is my homeboy...

August 9th, 2011 at 2:34 PM | Turban? (Score:2 Funny)
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Do you wear a purple metallic fabric turban when you compose your visions?

 

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August 9th, 2011 at 2:35 PM | Ummm.. alright.. (Score:-1 Trolling)
August 9th, 2011 at 2:45 PM | Haha I love seeing new (Score:5 Normal)
Maize n Blue
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Haha I love seeing new mgobloggers' responses to THE_KNOWLEDGE

 

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August 9th, 2011 at 2:57 PM | Agreed (Score:4 Normal)
profitgoblue
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The comments in his posts are always more entertaining that the actual content of the post itself.

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

August 11th, 2011 at 8:06 PM | Blasphemy. (Score:1)
CalifExile
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Blasphemy.

"After all was said and done, there was nothing left to do."

August 9th, 2011 at 2:35 PM | The hearing is in a few days, (Score:1)
ILwolverine
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The hearing is in a few days, the decision won't be for a few months.

This might be arrogant, and if it is, it is, but we're Michigan

August 9th, 2011 at 2:48 PM | Check out this evaluation of... (Score:5 Normal)
MGoShoe
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...Sione Houma at thewolverine.com: 

Our anonymous film evaluator is a former two-year starter along the offensive line that garnered All-Big Ten first-team honors for the Maize and Blue.

Bottom Line - Brady Hoke is looking for players that are big, strong, fast, and play a tough brand of football. Houma fits all of these categories. I love the way he falls forward on each carry. He fights for extra footage through the tackles. He hits the line with his shoulders down and eyes up looking for the opening. When Houma learns how to crumble Big Ten linebackers he'll be fun to watch. This is the type of back that Michigan fans will love to see bruise opponents down the field.

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August 9th, 2011 at 8:28 PM | THE_KNOWLEDGE (Score:2)
ILL_Legel
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Hmm, I wonder if the anonymous film evaluator in Shoe's post is THE_KNOWLEDGE?

 

Yes

August 9th, 2011 at 2:48 PM | The Knowledge ... (Score:4 Normal)
Ponypie
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... Is like a train wreck: a bloody mess that you want to pass by without looking, but that you end up gawking at just to see how bad it really is.

August 10th, 2011 at 8:53 AM | I disagree (Score:2 Normal)
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THE_KNOWLEDGE is like a bikini clad beach bunny walking past you while you are relaxing in the sand.  You just slide your sunglasses down your nose and smile......because that my friend is entertainment at the highest level.

If someone ever invented a low fat vitamin - filled vegetable that tasted like fudge covered Rice Krispies treats - I'd probably eat better

 

 

August 9th, 2011 at 2:48 PM | ... (Score:2 Normal)
M_FAN
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I just lost 2 minutes of my life reading this that I can never get back...

"Those who stay will be champions."
August 9th, 2011 at 6:17 PM | it took you 2 minutes to read (Score:5 Normal)
Jon06
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it took you 2 minutes to read that?

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August 9th, 2011 at 3:06 PM | Love 'em or hate 'em (Score:4 Normal)
profitgoblue
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Love 'em or hate 'em, its always entertaining when THE_KNOWLEDGE appears and drops some "knowledge" on us.

 As an aside, has anyone taken the time to evaluate the accuracy of THE_KNOWLEDGE's predictions?  If not, someone simply must do it.  Someone other than me, of course.  Any takers??

 

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August 9th, 2011 at 4:00 PM | THE_KNOWLEDGE makes no predictions. (Score:5 Funny)
MichNukeEng
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THE_KNOWLEDGE makes no predictions; THE_KNOWLEDGE reports the future. While it'd be more ideal for THE_KNOWLEDGE to report our future, it is possible that, when THE_KNOWLEDGE comes back in time to report his findings, THE_KNOWLEDGE creates an alternate universe where his findings do not come into fruition. I do wish I could celebrate Michigan's NC victory over Boise State though...

Michigan's offensive style requires more players that have greater interactions with the Higgs field.

August 10th, 2011 at 4:15 PM | you can celebrate it. Just (Score:1)
kevin holt
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you can celebrate it. Just celebrate knowing that it happened in the alternate universe instead. That's what I do after every season!

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August 9th, 2011 at 9:45 PM | Does this help? (Score:2 Normal)
Sarasota13
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October 2010

 

THE KNOWLEDGE  shall provide the following pointers to aid in your prediction:

  • Michigan will win
  • Robinson will throw for multiple touchdowns
  • Michigan’s running game will not be throttled
  • Iowa’s passing game will gain many yards
  •  The game will not be very close

 

 

 

New Hope in Hoke

August 9th, 2011 at 2:57 PM | will THE_KNOWLEDGE tell us (Score:1)
MGOUSMC
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will THE_KNOWLEDGE make a BOLD prediction and tell what position Sione Houma will be playing?

 

Because he looks a little light to be a FB.

Strength and Honor

August 9th, 2011 at 6:24 PM | He just needs to get on the (Score:1)
Maize n Blue
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He just needs to get on the Chris Bryant/Tony Posada diet, and he'll be the next Mike Alstott.

 

Dreads > Lil Boosie fade

August 9th, 2011 at 3:06 PM | lol (Score:4 Normal)
Blue_4_Ever
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I am sittig here just laughing at all these comments. Now my 15 year old daughter thinks I am crazy.

 

GO BLUE

August 10th, 2011 at 9:09 AM | There's nothing better (Score:1)
profitgoblue
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There's nothing better than laughing out loud about something funny on the Board and then having to try and explain it to observers.  That's happened to me several times here at work.  No one ever seems to get it, but I just tell them that they're not smart enough to understand advanced humor.  (Probably shouldn't say that to your 15-year-old though - that would be mean.)

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

August 9th, 2011 at 3:14 PM | I'm almost positive the (Score:5 Normal)
JimLahey
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I'm almost positive the Knowledge is this guy I know who sells low quality drugs in a van behind Swiss Chalet near my house.

I've decided to lay off the food for a while, and go on the booze.

August 9th, 2011 at 4:11 PM | Ask him if he'll let you know (Score:1)
IncognitoWolverino
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Ask him if he'll let you know what the NCAA is gonna level against tsio.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

August 9th, 2011 at 3:15 PM | At least The Knowledge didn't (Score:1)
U2GoBlue
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At least The Knowledge didn't say Houma would earn multiple Heismans...

August 9th, 2011 at 3:33 PM | What's not to like about a 6' (Score:-1 Trolling)
August 9th, 2011 at 3:49 PM | Except he is a (Score:2 Normal)
Maize_in_spartyland
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Except he is a fullback/blockingback.  Houma was under the radar because ESPN, Scout, and Rivals rated him as a runningback, thus the "meh" rating.  Once he committed to Michigan, he was re-rated as a fullback, I believe the #3 FB in the country.  

Whether he is blocking for Denard or someone else at QB, a good FB is necessary.  Just ask any Florida QB under Spurrier who had to run for his life (especially against FSU).

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August 10th, 2011 at 6:58 PM | Don't want to be that guy (Score:1)
Maize and Blue ...
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Houma plays FB in a full house backfield.  He does not lead block in that offense thus the ranking as a RB.  I think Houma may be in for some tough competition if Kerridge's knee is healthy.

August 9th, 2011 at 4:12 PM | The fact that he's a (Score:1)
IncognitoWolverino
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The fact that he's a fullback, not a runningback.

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

August 9th, 2011 at 3:35 PM | Quote... (Score:-1 Trolling)
August 9th, 2011 at 5:12 PM | Why do you waste your time? (Score:5 Normal)
wolverine1987
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Why does anyone try to "expose" The Knowledge? Hello, the Knowledge is for entertainment purposes. He's either entertaining or he's not. Get a sense of humor.

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August 9th, 2011 at 9:01 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:5 Normal)
Sean Connery
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You're *an imbecile

"Ohhh, rough, just the way your mother likes it, Trebek!"

August 9th, 2011 at 3:36 PM | THE KNOWLEDGE (Score:4 Normal)
Six Zero
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So modest, so unassuming.

This post at least has some teeth, my friend... I'll give you that.  I'm all about Houma blowing up in the next few years.

August 9th, 2011 at 10:50 PM | I'm gonna go out on a limb (Score:4 Normal)
Sean Connery
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I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that most of THE_KNOWLEDGE's posts are jokes.

"Ohhh, rough, just the way your mother likes it, Trebek!"

August 9th, 2011 at 5:33 PM | Sorry, "Beavis:" (Score:5 Funny)
Tater
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By your standards, almost everybody who participates here, including you, "don't know shit."  Are you sure your best friend isn't posting for you on this thread?

 

 

 

August 9th, 2011 at 5:40 PM | Beavis was hacked? (Score:1)
profitgoblue
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Are you thinking someone absconded with his MGoAccount?  Its an MGoConspiracy!  Someone call the MGoPolice!  This kind of activity shalt not be tolerated.

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

August 10th, 2011 at 8:53 AM | . (Score:2)
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August 10th, 2011 at 9:15 AM | Taters gonna tate? (Score:2 Normal)
profitgoblue
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Its used way too often, but this is the perfect spot for a "Haters gonna Hate" response.

How can you hate THE_KNOWLEDGE so much?  The Board thrives because of its diversity, no?

 

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

August 9th, 2011 at 6:11 PM | I imagine THE_KNOWLEDGE may retort... (Score:0 Trolling)
August 9th, 2011 at 6:51 PM | Not THE KNOWLEDGE's best work (Score:-1 Trolling)
August 9th, 2011 at 6:59 PM | Cook? (Score:3 Normal)
smwilliams
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I'm curious if The_KNOWLEDGE is our dear leader's deranged alter ego driven to emerge during times of great insanity.

I, for one, have never seen them post in the same place at the same time.

 

August 9th, 2011 at 9:46 PM | Sort of like Clark Cook? (Score:3 Funny)
skunk bear
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Sort of like Clark Cook?

August 9th, 2011 at 10:09 PM | "Brian" is THE KNOWLEDGE's alter ego (Score:2 Normal)
befuggled
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Obviously.

Where's Charlie Bauman when you need him?

August 9th, 2011 at 7:13 PM | The_Knowledge (Score:5 Normal)
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He has existed from the morning of the world and shall exist until the last star falls from the night. Although he has taken the form of Gaius Caligula, he is all men as he is no man and therefore he is a god.

 

It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. -- Yogi Berra

                         

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