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U-M Club of Washington, DC Presents: "An Evening with Brian Cook of MGoBlog"
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On behalf of the U-M Club of Washington, DC, I'm pleased to announce "An Evening with Brian Cook of MGoBlog".
At the event, Brian will review the football season, preview the upcoming bowl matchup, and discuss the Michigan basketball and ice hockey seasons to date. He’ll take prepared questions from our moderator (yours truly) and answer your questions on these and related topics.
In advance of the event, I will crowdsource (on topic) questions from the entire user base in a separate MGoBoard post. Selected questions will inform the prepared portion of the Q&A for each topic, but I'll also leave ample time for attendees to ask their own questions.
Date and Time: Thursday, December 6 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.
Location: Holland & Knight, 800 17th Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20006
Metro Stations: Farragut West (Blue & Orange Lines), Farragut North (Red Line)
Admission: AAUM Members: $20; Non-members: $25. Admission includes beer, wine, and appetizers.
Registration: Online registration is available here. You may also register over the phone by calling the Alumni Association at 800-847-4764.
Questions may be referred to Alex Jaffe, 301-928-8030, alexjaffe@gmail.com.
We're hoping to draw between 65-90 people to this event. If we're able to achieve that level of attendance, it's likely the Club would invite Brian to a return engagement in 2013. So, all of you DMV MGoUsers, tell your friends, sign up and come out to interact with Brian and your fellow members of the MGoBlogerati.
November 14th, 2012 at 3:07 PM | 
YESSSSS
YESSSSS
November 15th, 2012 at 11:29 AM |
NOOOOOOO
NOOOOOOO
Just as I'm stuck out of the country for 6 weeks on a business trip :(
November 15th, 2012 at 12:09 PM |
And by "stuck out of the
And by "stuck out of the
And by "stuck out of the country" you mean "playing 'World of Warcraft.'"
November 16th, 2012 at 8:49 AM |
Nowadays it's called
Nowadays it's called
Nowadays it's called Blizzard's Panda Adventure, and nobody over 10 plays it anymore.
(Blogger alias: "Misopogon") This team is under construction. We thank you for your patience.
November 14th, 2012 at 3:08 PM |
In chicago, so I can't make it
In chicago, so I can't make it
But seeing internet friends IRL?
Hope you get your turnout.
"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"
November 20th, 2012 at 10:15 PM |
They could maybe get a higher
They could maybe get a higher
They could maybe get a higher turnout of they presented it as "An Evening with Chad Kroeger of Nickleback"
November 14th, 2012 at 3:15 PM |
Similar Event in Chicago?
Similar Event in Chicago?
How would one go about having a similar event like this in Chicago? I know a ton of my fellow MGoBloggers would love to attend. MGoShoe....any advice?
November 14th, 2012 at 3:31 PM |
I'd be in
I'd be in
My guess is the first step would be to email the Alumni Association and Brian about it. I know the Chicago AAUM had Gerry DiNardo in for a pre-season thing, so they do these kind of events.
"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"
November 14th, 2012 at 3:39 PM |
So, just have Cook instead of DiNardo.
So, just have Cook instead of DiNardo.
Basically do the same thing, except this time not have it suck.
"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
November 14th, 2012 at 3:37 PM |
I approached the President...
I approached the President...
...of the U-M Club of DC about this several months ago after seeing the reports of the NYC event. We chose early Dec to avoid the NYC summer event, have it occur in the midst of the football, basketball and hockey seasons, and avoid game nights.
Bottom line: It took amenable Club leadership and a willing Brian Cook. I can't answer the question of how amenable the Chicago Club is and how willing Brian is to take on another one of these things. If I were you, I'd let this one happen, and then engage with him. I wouldn't recommend overloading him.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
November 14th, 2012 at 3:40 PM |
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thanks for the input! I'll reach out to the local club president. Maybe an event prior to the 2013 football season makes the most sense...potentially a panel event with a BTN representative (since they are based here).
November 14th, 2012 at 3:24 PM |
So, is there going to be the discussion
So, is there going to be the discussion
About how you left the site because he was driving you crazy? Because that'd be awesome. I might fly in for that.
But in all seriousness, it sounds like a great event. Though every time I hear "An Evening With..." I picture smoking jackets, pipes, good liquor, and piano music played lightly in the background.
"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
November 14th, 2012 at 3:28 PM |
tinkling; the pianos have to
tinkling; the pianos have to
tinkle.
November 14th, 2012 at 3:38 PM |
They should have gone before
They should have gone before
They should have gone before we left.
"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
November 14th, 2012 at 3:40 PM |
Yes, I'm planning to filibuster...
Yes, I'm planning to filibuster...
...and spend the majority of the time rehashing old disagreements. Should be riveting stuff. Hope to see you there.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
November 14th, 2012 at 3:54 PM |
Well, if there's going to be a filibuster
Well, if there's going to be a filibuster
Appropriate that it's at the Washington DC chapter.
"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
November 14th, 2012 at 3:39 PM |
UM Club Question
UM Club Question
MGoShoe, I figure you might be a good person to ask about this. I moved to DC in August from Ann Arbor (BA 2008, worked for U-M until now) and want to try to be more engaged with the UM Alumni Club. Do you know a good place to start or a good person to talk with? I have seen a ton of different committees on the site but I don't know what half of them even mean...
Thanks!
BA 2009 LSA
November 14th, 2012 at 3:43 PM |
I haven't been especially active...
I haven't been especially active...
...in the club since I moved to the exurbs 14 years ago. Recommend you contact Alex Jaffe. Contact info in the body of the OP.
Do plan to attend the annual Congressional Breakfast event held in the Feb/Mar timeframe.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
November 14th, 2012 at 4:52 PM |
Thanks, much appreciated
Thanks, much appreciated
I will do both of these, thanks.
BA 2009 LSA
November 14th, 2012 at 3:59 PM |
Brian Cook event
Brian Cook event
The DC Club is very, very excited about this event. A big thanks to Brian, MGoShoe, and Jacqueline the President of the NYC club for helping make this happen.
MGoShoe is correct, I am the person to speak with if you are interested in getting involved with the club. I'd love to hear from you expatriate, plus any others who are in DC and have any questions about the DC alumni club. http://www.umdc.org
Alex Jaffe
UMDC Vice President
November 14th, 2012 at 4:17 PM |
I will be there, and with my
I will be there, and with my
I will be there, and with my girlfriend if she's interested. I got excited for this when I saw it in the email, it was a great idea.
November 14th, 2012 at 4:23 PM |
No way this is a real event
No way this is a real event
No way this is a real event that people are attending! There is just no way. Please tell me this is one of those "9th green at 9" tricks where if you show up you are sprayed with hose water!
November 14th, 2012 at 4:30 PM |
How did you figure it out...
How did you figure it out...
...so quickly? After we hose you down, we march you over to Lafayette Park and ask the USSS Uniformed Division to arrest you. Please register and pay your $20/25 so we can afford to buy the hoses and pay off the Secret Service.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
November 14th, 2012 at 4:47 PM |
I didn't even read the
I didn't even read the
I didn't even read the description all the way through....THIS COST MONEY!?!? Do people actually pay to go to this? It's gotta be like Detroit Pistons tickets where it says they are a certain price but they just end up giving away all the tickets. Am I correct on this as well?
November 14th, 2012 at 5:02 PM |
I mean...you do get beer,
I mean...you do get beer,
I mean...you do get beer, wine, and appetizers. Money is generally accepted in exchange for those products.
You must not be from around here.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:31 PM |
You made the same mistake as
You made the same mistake as
You made the same mistake as me by not reading the full description. If you pay 20 you are paying to sit indian style and listen to Brian from MGoBlog tell stories about Denard Robinson and is magical powers (a product money should never be accepted for).
November 14th, 2012 at 5:33 PM |
False. I never make mistakes.
False. I never make mistakes.
False. I never make mistakes.
November 14th, 2012 at 6:07 PM |
RDT, is that you? You little
RDT, is that you? You little
RDT, is that you? You little rascal!
Disgruntled former moderator. I got a lot of problems with you people!
November 14th, 2012 at 10:54 PM |
who is Brian?
who is Brian?
and how much beer do I get?
...just one man's opinion.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:00 PM |
I'll be there too -- should
I'll be there too -- should
I'll be there too -- should be a fun evening.
November 14th, 2012 at 5:14 PM |
I can't make it, guys. I
I can't make it, guys. I
I can't make it, guys. I guess you'll have to reschedule.
November 15th, 2012 at 11:32 AM |
Seconded
Seconded
To any time after December 20th...PLEEEZE
November 27th, 2012 at 4:07 PM |
Request - Cincinnati
Request - Cincinnati
Is there any chance of Heiko and Al Borges doing a panel discussion for the Cincinnati alumni club? I'd be willing to travel to Columbus or Louisville as well. ;-)
November 14th, 2012 at 6:13 PM |
Have your gal give Brian's gal a jingle...
Have your gal give Brian's gal a jingle...
November 15th, 2012 at 12:46 AM |
Brian's gal a jingle...
Brian's gal a jingle...
Brian's gal looks suspiciously like Rosemary Woods.
November 14th, 2012 at 8:58 PM |
Lesigh.
No way I can get down
Lesigh.
No way I can get down
Lesigh.
No way I can get down to DC from Baltimore by 530 on a Thursday. Doubt I will be even leaving my office by then
November 15th, 2012 at 10:43 AM |
In the same boat. And I have
In the same boat. And I have
In the same boat. And I have a work event that evening that was this close to being cancelled. I really need a hug from that creepy guy scaring that panda.
"And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know, it's gonna be Michigan again, Michigan."
November 14th, 2012 at 9:19 PM |
WOOO NERDFEST
WOOO NERDFEST
OOOHDOIT
Tremendous!
November 14th, 2012 at 11:12 PM |
They couldn't get Rosenberg and Snyder?
They couldn't get Rosenberg and Snyder?
I guess they wanted someone who knows what he's talking about instead.
November 14th, 2012 at 11:17 PM |
Holland & Knight's clean up fee was too high
Holland & Knight's clean up fee was too high
For throwing rotten fruits and vegetables.
"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
November 15th, 2012 at 12:06 AM |
Sounds like a blast...
Sounds like a blast...
Now come to Colorado so that I can join! Lodo's! Ill put $100 towards your plane ticket! Any other contributors?
November 15th, 2012 at 1:38 AM |
Sounds romantic.
Sounds romantic.
Sounds romantic.
Galileo was also chastised.
November 15th, 2012 at 8:43 AM |
Definitely attending. Can you
Definitely attending. Can you
Definitely attending. Can you make it mandatory for people to show up wearing the photo bomb t-shirt?
November 15th, 2012 at 9:00 AM |
Time
Time
Gopoohgo, come down from Baltimore, the first ~45 minutes are meant for mingling, Brian won't start speaking until later!
November 15th, 2012 at 10:29 PM |
Brian I did not know
Brian I did not know
You had so many fans, that radio gig must be workin out fer ya
"I am excited to be with Brady and I am excited about where this program is headed" D C Coach Mattison
November 15th, 2012 at 10:31 PM |
Blue in New York
Blue in New York
but now in Texas must be so pissed!
"I am excited to be with Brady and I am excited about where this program is headed" D C Coach Mattison
November 16th, 2012 at 5:49 PM |
Can u attend if ur not an
Can u attend if ur not an
Can u attend if ur not an alum?
November 17th, 2012 at 6:18 AM |
Yes...
Yes...
...non-alums are absolutely welcome to attend.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
November 20th, 2012 at 10:05 PM |
Do me a favor...
Do me a favor...
...if you're thinking of attending. Sign up sooner rather than later.
Thanks in advance.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
November 20th, 2012 at 11:07 PM |
Has it gotten a lot more popular
Has it gotten a lot more popular
Considering the events of the week in conference?
Can't wait to see reaction to Brian saying it's horrible the region he's talking to is now in the Big Ten.
"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
YESSSSSSS
Intensity is a lot of guys that run fast.