The first word/action when Campbell committed.
What was the first thing that came out of your mouth or the first thing you did as soon as the guy committed. Just curious. I was folding my laundry, saw him reaching towards LSU where I then felt my nuts shrivel up and my heart stop beating, and then I saw him pick up that Blue cap and just sat as I turned off the game (no point in watching anymore) and felt 20 pounds lighter.
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:07 PM ^
Were you forced to do another load of laundry given the sudden release of 20 pounds?
I started clapping and then turned the TV off.
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:33 PM ^
Unfortunately yes....:(
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:10 PM ^
First of all, let me say that I think a lot of people had a similar reaction - I know I did. But why!?
I think somebody in the Psychology department needs to do a study on all of us! I didn't even follow recruiting a year ago and all of a sudden news like this actually makes my day better. WTF?
Does anyone else feel like they're going crazy?
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 PM ^
Here's why:
1. Recruiting's a competition. Getting him is a "win" against the other schools.
2. His commitment fills our heads with sugar plum fantasies of national titles.
3. Our self-esteem is boosted by the fact that he, having the chance to go anywhere, chose the same school as us.
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:46 PM ^
No need to be ashamed, it happened to me as well
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:30 PM ^
...I can't believe you made me watch that. Too funny.
January 4th, 2009 at 3:40 PM ^
lolz
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:13 PM ^
I have followed recruiting for 10 years or so but this year every little detail is being followed and my wife thinks I am a psycho for having pay accounts at Rivals and Scout. I tend to agree.
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:14 PM ^
b/c that game was brutal to watch.
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:55 PM ^
I agree, I want those two/three/four/whatever hours back.
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:22 PM ^
...started to cringe when I saw him reach for that damn LSU hat, then let out a scream and a "YES!!!!!" as he put on that beautiful block M. My heart was pounding.
Then I began to eat my Taco Bell that nearly made me miss the big moment (I walked into my house just as they were cutting to Will's announcement). Damn you, Volcano Taco.
MinorforPresident: Don't feel too psycho. I told my gf that I was going home to watch the game b/c I wanted to see if a HS kid was going to commit to Michigan. She gave me a weird look.
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:26 PM ^
... screamed "YES!!! YEAH MOTHER FUCKER!" and alarmed my brother.
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:27 PM ^
...that's fucked up. I did the same exact thing. No lie! To the word! GO BLUE!!!
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:26 PM ^
Sent a text to my brother: "WillGoBlue"
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:28 PM ^
I did nothing, as I was forced to flip the channel momentarily to the damn International Bowl by visiting in-laws. Had I seen it, I probably would have made love to my wife; or at least my pillow.
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:45 PM ^
what I do to relatives. I ususally put their bodys in the basement until the spring thaw. Anyway I jumped out of my seat and screamed uhhh, I yelled like a man not some crazed teen aged girl at a NKOTHB concert. Like a man yeah I yelled and grunted.
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:52 PM ^
I called my dad and he was not nearly as shocked as he replied "you told me he was a wolverine on xmas eve." but it was exciting having the minor doubts cleared!
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:52 PM ^
I called my dad and he was not nearly as shocked as he replied "you told me he was a wolverine on xmas eve." but it was exciting having the minor doubts cleared!
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:58 PM ^
Smiled, took a deep breath, and proceeded to press play on my ipod and listened to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcL717h_vCs
all while enjoying a little afternoon delight.
.annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd since I have more than 3 minutes of magic up my sleeve I then listened to this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L3uE3xKnt0
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:05 PM ^
I put down the vintage English shotgun I was cleaning in my study, wiped my hands on my fine worsted woolen tweeds, took a contemplative tug on my pipe, and rather impetuously exclaimed, "Smashing."
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:09 PM ^
Well done sir.
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:23 PM ^
by golly it was. Smashing baby yahahahaaaaa
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:24 PM ^
coming to UM my reaction was a very surprised "No shit!"
At this point in RR's tenure, this commit is as important for PR reasons as it is for whatever he does on the field. Losing the top instate kid after an initial commitment never looks good for any coach, especially if you're coming off a brutal year.
Here's hoping this will pay off in other recruits who're considering us.
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:41 PM ^
...and then you prepared an Irish coffee and lit up a fine Cuban cigar, right?
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:58 PM ^
Why yes, yes I did. Simultaniously I popped open a bottle of scotch. and downed that bottle with my good friend Baxter.
January 4th, 2009 at 5:39 PM ^
Please tell me it was this Baxter:
I'd love an autograph, but I imagine he'd have trouble with the pen, given those hands.
I'd love an autograph, but I imagine he'd have trouble with the pen, given those hands.January 3rd, 2009 at 8:59 PM ^
I then he checked on the progress of the maintenance being done on his gold-plated bidet.
January 3rd, 2009 at 10:14 PM ^
Gold plated is a bit gauche, my good man.
A proper gentleman uses solid gold.
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:00 PM ^
Afterwords he called his good friend Andy Moeller to discuss the news.
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:06 PM ^
Oh my, You guys are onto my tricks.
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:00 PM ^
a rec system. Brian's just one man, howevah.
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:15 PM ^
What is a rec system? Like a recording system? just wondering
January 3rd, 2009 at 11:26 PM ^
Linking Cher is like being Rick Rolled. *snatches a player stripe from Chimmy* you can have this back as soon as I hear some Al Green. lol...
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:04 PM ^
I thought of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv5RQyV3OWQ
And then this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM6im0588OU
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:27 PM ^
Hoo-f'ing-ray!
My second thought: we need young men who want to play at Michigan. Better they "de-commit" (an oxymoron) than matriculate and then bitch and moan (aka what's-his-name riding the bench at Arkansas).
I think Big Will's decision will help round out this class quite nicely.
Think about it: if RichRod can go top 10 with a class after a year of high drama and a 3-9 record, what will it be like in a year or two.
I think 2009 will be slightly over .500 and then 2010: watch out.
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:28 PM ^
HOT DAMN
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:33 PM ^
in a PSU bar, and a guy said who did PSU get and I said an ugly cheerleader.
January 3rd, 2009 at 8:37 PM ^
I yelled "Yeah!!" and pumped my left fist in the air. Then, I returned to my plumbing project in the basement (while having the game on in the background). I was very impressed by Gibbons, Gallon, Turner and Tajh Boyd. Mr. Boyd looked very sharp. RR could certainly use a player like that.
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:48 PM ^
well i jumped up and said YEA and since i have the stomach flu i almost craped my pants and ran to the bathroom but even if i would have craped my pants i would have been happy
January 3rd, 2009 at 10:01 PM ^
I think the reason we all reacted the way we did, to an 18-year-old seemingly making up his mind, is that the football program has had one break after another go against them. For a year or so, "blue chips" like Pryor and others have dangled carrots at us saying they want to come here, only to snatch the carrot away at the last minute. This looked to be just another one of those occasions. It just felt gratifying to see one go our way for once, and maybe it will be the start of some good karma for awhile. At least we can hope.
January 3rd, 2009 at 10:03 PM ^
you know you want to look
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU
January 3rd, 2009 at 10:24 PM ^
Unfortunately Debby Downer got her revenge now that we have good news.
I quote "This video has been removed due to terms of use violation." I unquote
January 4th, 2009 at 6:51 AM ^
on here, and said
"Oh thank GOD"
and I'm an atheist.