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2012 Spring Game has been set (April 14th)

April 14th (LINK)

I'm excited already.

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December 2nd, 2011 at 6:53 PM | spring games suck (Score:-1 Overrated)
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There so boring!!

If history repeats itself, I think we can expect the same things to happen again

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December 2nd, 2011 at 6:54 PM | (Score:5 Normal)
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They're

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December 2nd, 2011 at 6:55 PM | They're.  All hail the (Score:0 Normal)
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They're.  All hail the grammar nazi

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December 2nd, 2011 at 8:02 PM | It's the only Michigan (Score:4 Normal)
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It's the only Michigan football action we get over a 7 month span.  We get to see many guys playing that we don't get to see much or haven't seen before.  Remember Jake Ryan's coming out party during last year's spring game? 

That's not boring to me.

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December 2nd, 2011 at 8:04 PM | Or (Score:2)
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Or Denard in 2010

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December 2nd, 2011 at 10:43 PM | ^^^^^^ what he said... (Score:1)
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I love the spring game, and you nailed the reasons, sir. 

"I promise you we would have walked to the University of Michigan."  - Brady Hoke

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December 3rd, 2011 at 12:07 AM | Or Carvin Johnson... (Score:1)
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Or Carvin Johnson...

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December 2nd, 2011 at 6:57 PM | How do they determine who (Score:5 Normal)
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How do they determine who wears the home jersey vs the away jersey?

Touchdown Michigan!

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December 2nd, 2011 at 7:01 PM | Double-Elimination Checkers (Score:4 Normal)
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That's how. It's nearly as exciting as the game itself. 

"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."

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December 2nd, 2011 at 6:58 PM | For those who can't see the link (Score:4 Normal)
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It's April 14th

The world looks better through maize mirror tint. 

Still waiting on backup.

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December 2nd, 2011 at 7:03 PM | same day as the la crosse (Score:1)
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same day as the la crosse game?  We better pack the stands!

903 wins most in college football

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December 2nd, 2011 at 7:56 PM | When I saw the LAX announcement... (Score:1)
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...I said to the people I was with, "So we're doing what Ohio State has done -- LAX game paired with the spring game.  Makes for quite a show!"

 

 

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December 2nd, 2011 at 7:24 PM | A person decides to post a (Score:1 Normal)
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A person decides to post a link to an article and doesn't even bother to post the most relevant information which can already be found by anyone looking at this page.

Classic.

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December 2nd, 2011 at 7:27 PM | Didn't (Score:3 Normal)
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Didn't realize it was such a big deal. I changed it. U mad? 

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December 2nd, 2011 at 7:34 PM | Not at all, but my point (Score:2)
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Not at all, but my point stands even with your alteration.

Your linked article is already linked by Brian on a m.go.lic.ious sidebar. Without any analysis (which as of the time I'm posting this, you have none other than your emotional state about a scrimmage), your post is redundant and the mods should take it down.

GO BLUE!

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December 2nd, 2011 at 7:44 PM | I (Score:4 Normal)
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I don't see you mentioning this on the Carl Pelini post....or the Charlie Baggett post? Those links, while useful, never generate any discussion in the comments. Is the spring game not worth mentioning or possibly discussing, especially when the board is littered with hypotheticals about ten year old quarterbacks and As Brionte's World Turns? 

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December 2nd, 2011 at 10:47 PM | I love the spring game, (Score:3 Normal)
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and I missed the other link.  Thanks for posting it.  Not everybody can lurk 24/7. 

"I promise you we would have walked to the University of Michigan."  - Brady Hoke

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December 2nd, 2011 at 7:32 PM | Same day as the lacrosse (Score:2)
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Same day as the lacrosse game, oui?

Photography Facebook Page. Lots of Michigan sports photos. And planes, lots of planes:
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December 2nd, 2011 at 8:12 PM | Ouais! (Score:1)
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Ouais!

Biochemistry

Class of 2010.

 

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December 2nd, 2011 at 7:49 PM | The release of the date of (Score:2)
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The release of the date of the Spring Game in 2008 was big time news for us.

Now, in 2011, it's being overshadowed by a possible BCS berth.

The times they are a changin'.

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December 2nd, 2011 at 7:51 PM | Who? (Score:1)
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I assume only the early enrollees of the 2012 class will be there.  I expect Dunn to have a 5.0+ YPC.

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December 2nd, 2011 at 8:24 PM | Also of note (Score:2)
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I got an email saying the Big House Big Heart races were moved to the day after the spring game instead of being in the fall. I think this is to try and get people to make a weekend of it. I'm kind of bummed, I liked running through Ann Arbor in the fall.

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December 2nd, 2011 at 8:26 PM | Although the Michigan defense (Score:3 Normal)
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Although the Michigan defense struggled against Ohio, I really like what Mattison is doing and think they match up well against our offense. However, the Michigan defense hasn't quite faced an opponent on Denard's level. I think Michigan is going to beat Michigan but it'll be a low scoring affair.

Lived the Dream. 2008-2012

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December 2nd, 2011 at 11:23 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:2)
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Prediction: offense scores touchdowns, defense wins game.

Who has been putting out their Kools on my floor?!?!

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December 2nd, 2011 at 9:07 PM | Open House (Score:1)
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So does this set the date of the big house open house and athletic department annual sale?

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December 2nd, 2011 at 9:35 PM | Will it be an actual game? I (Score:3 Normal)
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Will it be an actual game? I want to see an actual Maize-Blue GAME.

When the ADept sells special jerseys and gear, you'll see my picture next to the targeted customer crowd. A sheep.....but a Blue one.....

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December 2nd, 2011 at 9:43 PM | Probably not still, based on (Score:2)
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Probably not still, based on numbers.  Once we go a year without so much attrition, then we'll have a real game.  The next spring (2013) should be good, especially if we have a handful of EEs in the 2013 class.

Although, we might have the number to this year, especially since we have more walk-ons contributing than usual.  The lines are the spots that will be tough to field two line-ups.

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December 2nd, 2011 at 9:49 PM | LAX Game (Score:1)
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will be a sell out (I hope).  Lets get another Michigan NCAA World record.

From the Red Cedar Message Board:  "God hates us."  Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does.  Everyone hates you.

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December 2nd, 2011 at 10:01 PM | What will the cost of the LAX game be? (Score:1)
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What will the cost of the LAX game be? Does anybody know what time it will start?

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December 2nd, 2011 at 10:02 PM | Win - win for football and (Score:1)
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Win - win for football and lacrosse.  To my knowledge the spring game has never come close to filling the Big House right?  So if the lacrosse game brings a few thousand more fans, that's a bonus for football that day.   I know they've had as many as 5,000 at club team games against State, so 10,000 for a varsity game against Ohio is not out of the question.  Of course, if all of the people there to see the spring game also watch the lacrosse game, they'll have a good shot at setting a record.

So do they play Ohio in Columbus the following season before their spring game?  If so, this could be the start of a great new tradition.

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December 2nd, 2011 at 10:06 PM | Thanks! This is a big deal to me. (Score:2)
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I am taking my three year old son to his first "Go Blue" game. I hope they continue to allow the open facility the morning of the game. He has been wanting to go for 2 seasons now, so it will be my trial run with him. He asks several times a week when we are going! I can't wait.

"One man. Goodbye! Hello Heisman!"

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December 3rd, 2011 at 12:20 AM | This should be a good showing for the offense (Score:2 Normal)
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They don't lose that much. Hemingway and Molk. Big pieces, but not the lynchpins. Defense will be trying to find their way without Martin and RVB. Unless Campbell blows up (IhopeIhopeIhope) the spring game will be a high scoring affair.

"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
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December 3rd, 2011 at 10:41 AM | You may be forgetting some (Score:1)
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Huyge and Odoms in particular on O.

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