Athletics Department survey mentions MGOBLOG

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July 17th, 2012 at 10:54 AM
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Craig
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Athletics Department survey mentions MGOBLOG

So, I got this e-mail today from the athletics department asking if I'd like to receive spam e-mails from them. To zero in on how I'd like like to receive those e-mails, they had me fill out a survey (there was a $50 MDen gift card involved, so I bit). Anyway, there was one question that acknowledge the existance of MGOBLOG. I almost spit my coffee on the computer screen when I saw it. Now just to get the word "mgoblog" out of Brandon's mouth.

I thought the community would get a kick out it.

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July 17th, 2012 at 10:58 AM | Noticed that too (Score:3 Normal)
JeepinBen
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(MGoBlog, etc.) pretty cool!

But I'm sure the AD knows as they adveritse here, I wonder if they'd share the results?

"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"

July 17th, 2012 at 10:59 AM | This isn't the first time (Score:5 Normal)
Magnus
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This isn't the first time MGoBlog has been mentioned on an official site like this.

But I think it's about time the athletic department acknowledges THE PARTY ROOM.

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July 17th, 2012 at 11:00 AM | i saw it and giggled a bit to (Score:1)
Big Will the Gazelle
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i saw it and giggled a bit to myself!

"...when the ole' season is over, you and I know, it's going to be Michigan again; Michigan!"

July 17th, 2012 at 11:26 AM | The significant other didnt (Score:5 Normal)
thisisme08
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The significant other didnt find this fact nearly as awesome as I did.  Like you I went all OMFGZ MGoblog is listed! and she just rolled her eyes and went back to reading her porno book (50 Shades of Gray).

Blue is Faster

July 17th, 2012 at 12:12 PM | Wifey's reading that right now too (Score:1)
UAUM
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and it's like all the rave. She's on book 2 of 3 after one week. Just craziness!

 

Your MGoLawyers in Columbus.  Unabashedly representing the interests of Wolverines all across enemy territory and now back hoMe.

July 17th, 2012 at 1:10 PM | She can save time (Score:3 Normal)
Blazefire
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Just have her read this instead:

http://www.zug.com/live/89639/The-Fifty-Shades-of-Grey-Experiment.html%231054227095

"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
July 17th, 2012 at 2:34 PM | Just...wow. (Score:0 Flamebait)
July 17th, 2012 at 2:52 PM | "I didn't know I could dream (Score:3 Normal)
BlueDragon
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"I didn't know I could dream sex."

Abort, Retry, Fail?

July 17th, 2012 at 2:56 PM | Hot and bothered, or just bothered? (Score:1 Normal)
justingoblue
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"We bring you to Michigan to take care of Michigan; your job is to protect that block M."
-Carol Hutchins

July 17th, 2012 at 3:11 PM | That depends on whether you (Score:3 Informative)
BlueDragon
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That depends on whether you possess a Y chromosome or not (in most cases).

Abort, Retry, Fail?

July 17th, 2012 at 11:02 AM | I noticed that too.  Found it (Score:4 Normal)
bdsisme
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I noticed that too.  Found it interesting that they actually listed mgoblog, rather than just leaving it as "Fan website/blog".  By listing mgoblog by name, fans who are unaware of the blog's presence might google mgoblog out of curiosity (and might eventually switch from their current medium to mgoblog).  I have no doubt that the people designing the survey thought about this as well, so they must be encouraged by the increased fandom that the blog develops.

"It would be a travesty, it would be ridiculous to all of a sudden come back and get the feeling back, get the health back, feel good again and then all of a sudden go throw some other colors on my shirt and go coach."

July 17th, 2012 at 11:15 AM | The last bastion (Score:2 Normal)
Tater
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Differentiating blogs like this one from the "official" media by calling it a "fan blog" is the last bastion of defense for those who want to pretend that the old media model is still superior to the new one.  

MSM outlets still have superior access to teams and facilities, but bloggers care more.  Most of all, bloggers don't pretend to be "objective;' this provides a more honest product for the consumer.  

 

 

 

July 17th, 2012 at 5:26 PM | Nitpicking here...The survey (Score:3 Normal)
MGoBender
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Nitpicking here...

The survey said "Fansites/Blogs," so it didn't really call MGoBlog a "fansite."  And given the fact that the U has provided MGoBlog with normal press priveleges (field pass, press row access, etc), I think the athletic department thinks very highly of MGoBlog (whether they want to or not...)

CoE Class of 2007

July 17th, 2012 at 11:21 AM | Not having seen the full survey (Score:0 Redundant)
July 17th, 2012 at 11:02 AM | Faulty Survey (Score:5 Normal)
seegoblu
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There is no other source for UM information other than Mgoblog.

July 17th, 2012 at 11:03 AM | I love (Score:5 Normal)
Hardware Sushi
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I love your avatar haha.

Intensity is a lot of guys that run fast.

July 17th, 2012 at 12:07 PM | thanks for pointing that out (Score:2 Normal)
Jon06
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took me a minute to get it, but it's awesome once you see it.

RIP my avatar, June 14, 1998 - October 26, 2012.

July 17th, 2012 at 1:45 PM | Thanks (Score:2)
Craig
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Thanks, I MSPainted it myself!

July 17th, 2012 at 11:12 AM | Things Get Real... (Score:5 Normal)
LSAClassOf2000
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You know this site's stature in the Michigan blogosphere where there is "MGoBlog" and "et cetera" and the athletic department is opening the door for potential new traffic here.

I thought about choosing "Online Advertisements" and then sending an e-mail saying how disappointed I was that I had not been cheering for ITT Tech all these years, but I decided to be honest with the AD.

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

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July 17th, 2012 at 11:18 AM | This doesn't suprise me. I (Score:5 Normal)
jcgold
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This doesn't suprise me. I reading that MSC and the other admins were keeping an eye on mgoblog (especially the flight tracker) when we were going through coaching changes. They are certainly aware of its existence and power.

Simply put, this is the best resource for Michigan sports out there. Bravo to all those involved.

"Michigan isn't going to lose a game" - Fielding Yost, 1901

July 17th, 2012 at 11:30 AM | Yep (Score:5 Normal)
mlax27
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They also watched it to see what our reaction was to the lacrosse coverage that Tim did when deciding whether or not elevate the team to varsity status. 

July 17th, 2012 at 11:21 AM | It's the biggest single team (Score:5 Normal)
Dennis Talbott ...
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It's the biggest single team sports blog on the web. They can't exactly ignore it.

July 17th, 2012 at 5:03 PM | I've heard this before, and (Score:2)
tjyoung
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I've heard this before, and referenced it as well.  But is there hard data out there that supports this claim?  Just curious so I can back myself up in the future.

July 17th, 2012 at 11:22 AM | Where the heck is the UM Blog (Score:1)
bronxblue
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Where the heck is the UM Blog "etc."?  Is that a .org site? 

July 17th, 2012 at 11:30 AM | Ignore (Score:2)
snarling wolverine
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(EDIT: I thought I was having a technical problem with the survey, but figured out the problem.)

July 17th, 2012 at 11:32 AM | Good. (Score:1 Normal)
French West Indian
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Hopefully the athletic department is preparing legal action to shut down mgoblog for all of it's anti-michigan posturing (e.g., anti-Rose Bowl, pro-spread offense, etc)

July 17th, 2012 at 11:42 AM | Pro-Bubble Screen, etc. (Score:5 Normal)
WolvinLA2
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Pro-Bubble Screen, etc.

July 17th, 2012 at 2:06 PM | Pro hashtag, #etc. (Score:3 Normal)
Hobbes217
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Pro hashtag, #etc.

July 17th, 2012 at 11:46 AM | You're either terrible at (Score:5 Normal)
1484
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You're either terrible at sarcasm or even worse at formulating a valid opinion.

Hail.

July 17th, 2012 at 11:35 AM | If you are interested in seeing the results, (Score:1)
BlueNote
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then you should consider sending a FOIA request for them.  

It's not complicated.  You can just send an email to someone in the department.  You should try to send it to their "FOIA coordinator" for the Athletic Department, but if you can't find out who that is, they are supposed to route it to that person internally.

 

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July 17th, 2012 at 12:00 PM | I wouldn't bother.  A lot of (Score:3 Normal)
snarling wolverine
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I wouldn't bother.  A lot of people probably just filled it out for the chance at an MDen gift card and may have put in dummy responses.

July 17th, 2012 at 12:35 PM | (No subject) (Score:3 Normal)
Keith
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I compulsively downvote any usage of "lol".

July 17th, 2012 at 11:37 AM | Mgoblue vs Mgoblog (Score:2 Normal)
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It's a knock down drag out fight til the end... but mgoblog prevails on # of hits! (This statement is not factual) Down goes mgoblue, down goes mgoblue!  I'd like to think of mgoblog as a BA George Foreman in the 70's...

Minus the grill, of course.. although - a lean, mean blog machine could work..

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July 17th, 2012 at 11:43 AM | "Newspaper" (Score:1 Normal)
Section 1
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Haha.  Nice to know that they still have a sense of humor at 1000 S. State St.

 

 

 

July 17th, 2012 at 11:49 AM | Thanks. (Score:5 Normal)
Gonechickin
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My wife bought me an IPad for my b-day a couple months ago. I didn't want one for the longest time because I had no desire to play angry birds or any of the app games. I thought it was another stupid kids gaming device. But I get it and start searching for apps. My first search was for Michigan related apps. I had been using scout and rivals and if all else failed espn for recruiting news. Then I found this app. I downloaded it and have been reading it everyday since then. This blog should be recognized by the athletic department. I am a huge fan living a couple states away and this by far has the best info out there. Thanks for all the hard work you guys do, and for the laughs my wife doesn't get.

July 17th, 2012 at 12:20 PM | Good to know you found out (Score:2)
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Good to know you found out iPad can be used for MUCH more than Angry Birds...

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July 17th, 2012 at 2:22 PM | If you like the site now... (Score:1)
meddler
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...just wait until the season begins. The content will blow your mind.

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July 17th, 2012 at 12:15 PM | I'm old school (Score:4 Normal)
ShruteBeetFarms
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I get my info via carrier pigeons.

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July 17th, 2012 at 12:15 PM | What's next? Recognizing the (Score:5 Normal)
evenyoubrutus
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What's next? Recognizing the existence of John U. Bacon?

Not that I loved Rich Rod less, but that I loved Michigan more.

July 17th, 2012 at 12:51 PM | I'm on my way I'm making it, huh! (Score:2)
entirely reasonable
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Mgoblog #wowfactor

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July 17th, 2012 at 12:54 PM | So does this mean that it's (Score:1)
Blue Palasky_68
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So does this mean that it's Brandon behind the curtain? DB = BC like RDT = WIB.....

BTN broadcast guy talking about Nik Stauskas~" He is the best import since Molson"

July 17th, 2012 at 1:17 PM | Mediums (Score:1)
leftrare
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Not that it matters to anyone, but I have a pet peave about the use of the word "mediums".

Mediums is a plural term for certain tee-shirt sizes and people who conduct seances.  Media is the collective term for a communication (or in my professional case, advertising) medium like Mgoblog and another, like ESPN TV.

Just my axe to grind.

 

July 17th, 2012 at 1:42 PM | Yeah, that's a huge pet peave (Score:4 Normal)
Magnus
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Yeah, that's a huge pet peave of mine, too.  I hate it when people misspell things.

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July 17th, 2012 at 4:50 PM | It's not a misspelling, it's incorrect (Score:2)
hart20
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Grammar.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

July 17th, 2012 at 9:26 PM | That wasn't my point.  Read (Score:2)
Magnus
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That wasn't my point.  Read my post carefully.

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July 17th, 2012 at 10:53 PM | Ah, re-read it and understood your intent. (Score:2)
hart20
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My bad.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

July 17th, 2012 at 2:16 PM | We're moving the needle! (Score:2)
BlueDragon
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Could they be trying to build synergy with our brand?

Abort, Retry, Fail?

July 17th, 2012 at 3:06 PM | My comment (Score:1)
zander
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was to shut it down and outsource to MGOBLOG

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