A general thanks to you guys
Various posts on Rivals and Scout today:
"Way to tough it out McGuffie. Maybe his little fingers were cold?"
"I've never been more excited for senior day
goodbye and good riddance."
"My biggest fear for this program has come to pass
the lowering of the bar by the administration and fan base."
These aren't all or most of the posts, but they are there. They are not here. So, thanks.
November 16th, 2008 at 11:37 AM ^
The commentary here is a reflection of the standards you have set here and of your diligent work.
November 16th, 2008 at 11:43 AM ^
What were the post count on those statments by the poster?
I personally don't put much faith in post counts but I've foundn't over the years that most stupid posts are from those who don't post until something upsets them....namely Michigan losing or the PUI (posting under influence) poster.
November 16th, 2008 at 12:42 PM ^
It's about time he contributed! He's had a free ride all season long! And what kind of name is Reyes?!
November 16th, 2008 at 1:48 PM ^
This is why my subscription to rivals started last year during recruiting and ended there. It is a cesspool, many of the subscribers there don't give the slightest shit about anyone in the Michigan program. Their only reason for Michigan fandom is to have their ego stroked by success. Any mistake or even rumor of a problem will have them turn on the player or coach in an instant.
TBH, it was a useful experience for me to see the crap that these kids go through during recruiting. Brutal for a 16-17 year old, I don't know how they do it!
November 16th, 2008 at 3:53 PM ^
It is easy to forget that the sentiments posted by Brian have likely always existed for Michigan football, as have the rational and clear headed sentiments generally posted here. The difference is that we have more ways to express them now, with greater speed and greater permanence.
In this case, we have Brian speaking to the rational.
Are we happy? No.
Are we disappointed? Absolutely.
Are we seeking rational answers to how things can get better in the future? Yes, and that is why we are here.
Others will seek other forums to find what they desire. For those of us here, we have Brian (and several other really strong Michigan blogs which do the same, with Brian as the vanguard.) to help form a community and keep us looking toward the future and hopefully better days ahead.
Keep the faith, Go Blue, and remember, even in the darkest days, it's great to be a Michigan Wolverine, because it always is great to be a Michigan Wolverine.
November 16th, 2008 at 8:46 PM ^
". . .even in the darkest days, it's great to be a Michigan Wolverine, because it always is great to be a Michigan Wolverine."
Thanks Yostal and You're Welcome Brian. Go Blue!
November 16th, 2008 at 6:47 PM ^
year- Michigan fans have reason to be excited. Coach Rod did what He could with the players he had and they have played hard for most games. Coach Carr should be remembered for for his character and Michigan's win over Florida and forgiven for the "shit storm" He left Michigan's Football Program in. As a Michigan Fan,I would like to thank the seniors and freshmen as this is not the kind of season a player wants to enter or leave a program-trust me we all feel the pain. Michigan will get get on track next year and signs of hope will be there for all Michigan Fans.
November 16th, 2008 at 8:24 PM ^
!!!!!!
November 16th, 2008 at 9:14 PM ^
I don't bother reading rivals/scout boards, but I really doubt that the dumbasses there get mocked as relentlessly as they do here whenever they happen to pop up. Brian's posts make it easy to refute idiots, and this site is about 10000x more enjoyable without them.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:26 PM ^
Brian does a ton of work, but you WLA guys are the ones that take the effort and take care of the idiots on the comments section here.
November 16th, 2008 at 10:14 PM ^
You might want to actually go to the WLA site listed below. Thankfully, they don't dare post their rhetoric (I'm being kind) here or the rest of us would make short work of them.
http://wolverineliberationarmy.blogspot.com/2008_03_01_archive.html
November 16th, 2008 at 10:23 PM ^
I think you do not understand their "shtick."
November 16th, 2008 at 10:40 PM ^
If using "comrade" and "der fuhrer" is shtick, then you're right I do not understand it.
As I said, they seem to have good enough sense not to use that nonsense here.
November 16th, 2008 at 10:53 PM ^
the WLA is like the Onion of M blogs, only with a theme. Though probably not for the humorless.
November 16th, 2008 at 11:13 PM ^
Well, go back and read the post "Why we won't suck in 09" and you tell me who is the most negative about M football next year??
November 16th, 2008 at 11:28 PM ^
Perfectly reasonable cautions against putting unbridled faith in a true freshman quarterback is negativity?
For someone who's handle is "Enjoy Life" you sure do take things way seriously. Lighten up, man. There's no need for the Optimism Gestapo.
November 17th, 2008 at 12:09 AM ^
I won't attempt to "defend" the site to you, because I won't succeed, so whatever. It should be taken as seriously as you'd think a Communist-theme Michigan football blog should be taken (read: not very).
I do want to respond to me being "the most negative":
I don't think we'll suck next year. I really don't. I DO however, have skepticism that a true freshman QB will be riotously successful. Personally, I think Steven Threet will be our QB for much of the year - I think he's established that, when healthy, he can run this offense (see the portion of the Penn State game he played). I also think he will play at a high enough level that we should win 7 games. His largest problem, right now, is a tendency to stare down a Wide Receiver - a problem we've seen John Navarre and Chad Henne mature from.
Now, I think that we will see Forcier or Beaver (or both) play next year, but I wouldn't expect it from the start - at all.
My skepticism about their success as true freshmen is not a reflection of my opinion of whether they will be successful QB's - I do think one of them will be - I just doubt it will happen next year.
November 16th, 2008 at 10:47 PM ^
haha, that was a great post.
November 17th, 2008 at 2:09 AM ^
guess what that was the sound of.
November 17th, 2008 at 7:02 AM ^
one hand clapping?
November 17th, 2008 at 1:22 AM ^
Chitown was talking with the creator of Haloscan and the guy was saying how an effective moderation system was needed. Chitown replied that we have an effective moderating system of scorn, handlejacking, and profanity.
November 17th, 2008 at 12:24 AM ^
Wait, you just said you'd make short work of us?
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Short work? Really?
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But thanks for stopping by the site "Enjoy Life". We really appreciate having you as a fan.
November 17th, 2008 at 3:12 AM ^
Brian's thank you going down the toilet after I laughed at Enjoy Life?
November 17th, 2008 at 7:42 AM ^
1. I guess you haven't looked at some of the avatars around here, including mine (I'm not a WLA member but am a fellow-traveler).
2. The site has been written up, favorably, by a number of well-known sports media.
3. If you don't get it, well, don't read it.
November 17th, 2008 at 8:47 AM ^
i really wonder why a lot of the people on there even follow michigan football. they clearly dont enjoy it.