Get to know the Freshmen

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August 8th, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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Get to know the Freshmen

Mgoblue again has a fluff feature entitled "Get to Know the 2012 Freshmen."  (LINK:  http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080612aab.html.)

Highlighted today are Freshmen Jeremy Clark, Blake Bars, and Drake Johnson. Like last year, I assume they will continue this feature on a regular basis. There are snippets of personal interest attached to each of them, and a link to bio info.

On a completely different note, ESPN has up an article on Urban Meyer and a shift in his values, supposedly now balancing home and work (better than when at Florida.) (LINK:  http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/8239451/ohio-state-coach-urban-meyer-new-commitment-balancing-work-family-life.) Personally, this article hits home, because I too often have not spent enough time with my wife and children. A good reminder for moms and dads to keep priorities in place.

"It does not matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up." Vince Lombardi

 

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August 8th, 2012 at 6:31 PM | I can relate to Meyer (Score:5 Funny)
PurpleStuff
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I once ate a burrito too fast and assumed/told everyone I was having a heart attack.

I also thought I might like to spend more time with my family, but then I realized they are annoying as fuck most of the time.  Major postal holidays only from now on!

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

August 8th, 2012 at 6:34 PM | The Urban Meyer work-life (Score:3 Normal)
FreddieMercuryHayes
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The Urban Meyer work-life question is an interesting one. If he really has found a balance, will he be as successful without being so involved. And if he isn't, does he go back to his old ways and burn out again? It'll be an interesting situation to watch.

August 8th, 2012 at 6:39 PM | Jeremy Clark liked All That, (Score:3 Normal)
nowayguy
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Jeremy Clark liked All That, much respect to him.

August 8th, 2012 at 6:45 PM | I don't believe that The Urb has (Score:5 Normal)
True Blue Grit
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suddenly discovered life balance.  Coaching in a ridiculous pressure cooker like Ohio does not lend itself well to A) having a life outside of football, B) maintaining a high standard of ethics, and C) achieving a vibrant level of health. 

"You owe it to every man, woman, and child in the State of Michigan to beat the Buckeyes and silence their fans!  Now go out there and make it happen!"

- Bo Schembechler (Result: U-M 22  OSU 0)

August 8th, 2012 at 6:45 PM | I could see Drake Johnson (Score:4 Normal)
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I could see Drake Johnson being that crazy philosophy professor with that hair. He looks like black Kramer.

For a' that, an' a' that, 
Our toils obscure an' a' that, 
The rank is but the guinea's stamp, 
The man's the gowd for a' that. 
August 8th, 2012 at 6:49 PM | Why so racist?  (Score:-1 Flamebait)
August 8th, 2012 at 7:55 PM | Is he not black? (Score:5 Normal)
chandler mulhollin
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Is he not black?

shrim

August 8th, 2012 at 7:13 PM | That's racist! (Score:1 Flamebait)
icefins26
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That's racist!

August 8th, 2012 at 9:35 PM | Das raysis? /s (Score:5 Normal)
timtebro
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Das raysis?

/s

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August 8th, 2012 at 8:40 PM | . (Score:5 Normal)
TrueBlue25
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Yeah you're racist!

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August 8th, 2012 at 6:46 PM | I don't believe that The Urb has (Score:1)
True Blue Grit
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suddenly discovered life balance.  Coaching in a ridiculous pressure cooker like Ohio does not lend itself well to A) having a life outside of football, B) maintaining a high standard of ethics, and C) achieving a vibrant level of health. 

EDIT:  Not sure why this double posted, but moderator please delete.

"You owe it to every man, woman, and child in the State of Michigan to beat the Buckeyes and silence their fans!  Now go out there and make it happen!"

- Bo Schembechler (Result: U-M 22  OSU 0)

August 8th, 2012 at 7:16 PM | Suddenly discovering life (Score:5 Normal)
ken725
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Suddenly discovering life balance=Not cheating on your wife with a grad student

Greetings from Bolivia.

"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple."  - Gary Moeller

August 8th, 2012 at 7:39 PM | That's great news for us.  (Score:5 Normal)
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That's great news for us.  Remember whay happened to Tiger Woods when he stopped cheating on his wife?

August 8th, 2012 at 7:50 PM | Have the most wins this (Score:5 Normal)
ken725
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Have the most wins this season?

Greetings from Bolivia.

"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple."  - Gary Moeller

August 8th, 2012 at 8:01 PM | I'm pretty sure he's back to (Score:1 Normal)
WolvinLA2
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I'm pretty sure he's back to sleeping around this season.  It's the only explanation.  He's still not where he once was, not even close.

August 9th, 2012 at 6:32 AM | Agreed (Score:0 Overrated)
August 9th, 2012 at 8:10 AM | It's the only explaination if (Score:2)
flwolverine
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It's the only explaination if you're a numbnut. However, I don't think you're that glib, so I'll take it you're just joking.

August 8th, 2012 at 7:39 PM | Two things: 1. Bars and (Score:2)
denardogasm
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Two things:

1. Bars and Johnson both look like they just got out of bed.

2. Is it just me or does Clark look like he has a lazy eye in that picture?  Optical illusion or reality?

"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.

-Craig Roh 10/29/2011

August 8th, 2012 at 7:50 PM | They are looking to their (Score:2)
Brown Bear
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They are looking to their left and it makes all of their eyes appear a bit odd if you look closely.

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August 8th, 2012 at 7:54 PM | Much respect to Johnson for (Score:2)
loosekanen
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Much respect to Johnson for knowing that The Flash is, in fact, the best superhero ever.

August 8th, 2012 at 8:11 PM | Drake Johnson's Profile (Score:3 Normal)
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"Person in history I'd most like to meet ... Either Socrates or Plato, I feel as though the wisdom they could bestow upon someone is priceless"

I like to hear things like this - it really is Michigan when  your team has incoming freshmen that already are apparently  familiar with ancient Greek philosophers. Further, he listed his favorite book as Aldous Huxley's "Brave  New World", which is a personal favorite of mine actually, so I'll give him props for that. As revealed at various points on  the board, we have an artist, a budding chef, now a Huxley fan...and they will be playing Michigan football. Just another way this team stands out. 

 

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August 8th, 2012 at 9:08 PM | Bestow (Score:1)
Vote_Crisler_1937
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Johnson is using the word, "bestow". Maybe 1 of my teammates in my freshman class would have ever used that word. I like what these kids are up to.

August 8th, 2012 at 9:33 PM | Racism of low expectations. (Score:-1 Flamebait)
August 8th, 2012 at 10:23 PM | pretty impressed by Drake's fluff... (Score:1 Normal)
goblue_jb
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thought johnson's fluff piece was thoughtful and was pretty impressed by his answers... i won't be surprised if down the road he racks up some academic achievement honors while at UM..

August 8th, 2012 at 10:30 PM | There it is again! (Score:-1 Flamebait)
August 8th, 2012 at 10:55 PM | nah (Score:2 Normal)
goblue_jb
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i guess i just have low expectations for 18 yr old kids in general, nothing to do with race.  (did i misunderstand you?)

August 8th, 2012 at 11:49 PM | Well... (Score:1)
NGoBlue
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said. This too impressed me.

August 8th, 2012 at 8:51 PM | Info on the freshman (Score:2 Normal)
Half Blood Dutc...
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Info on the freshman are always interesting reads, always fun.

The Onion on Urban Meyer: "Having mediocre season makes him think he's dying or something."

August 8th, 2012 at 11:11 PM | Someone with enough Mgopoints (Score:2 Normal)
bballislife22
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Someone with enough Mgopoints might want to make a Hello Michael Ferns post

ww.ovathletics.com/home/ferns-expected-to-commit-to-the-university-of-michigan/

August 9th, 2012 at 3:39 AM | Good get (Score:2)
Maizenblueball
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If this article is true, this would be great news.  Ferns sounds like a beast.

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August 9th, 2012 at 5:39 PM | lets not jump the gun. wait (Score:2)
OverDey
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lets not jump the gun. wait until it is confirmed by a reputable source.

August 9th, 2012 at 8:31 AM | Drake Johnson... (Score:1)
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After growing up in A2 and living there for 14 year, I can say that Drake Johnson is clearly a typical kid from Ann Arbor, Michigan with those answers. Hats off to him.

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