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Jamie Morris reportedly let go by Brandon

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:05 AM
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Jamie Morris reportedly let go by Brandon

This was posted by Chris Balas over on the fort at rivals.

All I can say is, "wow."

Commence rumor-mongering.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:11 AM
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Edit: HTML Fail. Anyways, was

Edit: HTML Fail. Anyways, was Jamie Morris part of the faction that wanted Les? If he was, commence conspiracy theories.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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For why? Or are they just

For why?

Or are they just going to let the rumor-mongerers run wild with this?

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:22 AM
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ZOMG Harbaugh to

ZOMG Harbaugh to Michigan!!!!1

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:15 AM
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Jamie Morris interview posted

Jamie Morris interview posted at mvictors. Maybe you could see the writing on the wall?

http://mvictors.com/?p=5597

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:18 AM
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Did he ever actually do

Did he ever actually do anything while working in the athletic department? Not to be mean, but I'm not sure he didn't hang around just so he could smile and wave when the students chanted his name at games.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:25 AM
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Jamie Morris was a tremendous

Jamie Morris was a tremendous fundraiser for the university.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:38 AM
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Not to be douchey

But if he had been "tremendous" I doubt he would have been let go.

Just sayin'...

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:51 AM
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Well you're wrong

I know you have a PhD and all, but that's not true. He's been very successful as a development manager at Michigan for the last 4 or 5 years. In most of the recent successful fundraisers the Michigan AD has had, Jamie has played a considerable role.

Sometimes people get dismissed for reasons other than performance. But you wouldn't know that, spending your whole life in academia tends to cloud your view.

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:03 PM
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But you wouldn't know that,

But you wouldn't know that, spending your whole life in academia tends to cloud your view.

Hey now, that might be insulting to some people on the board.

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:12 PM
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Exactly, if you are going to

Exactly, if you are going to insult academic types you might want to go to an MSU or OSU board where you are less likely to find any.

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:13 PM
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WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY

SOME PEOPLE?

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April 27th, 2010 at 4:27 PM
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what do YOU mean by "some"

what do YOU mean by "some" people?

/same joke, different thread, different day

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:35 PM
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It sounded funnier in my

It sounded funnier in my head.

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:59 PM
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I'm offended!

My monocle nearly dropped.

Why I never!

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April 27th, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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No, you're wrong

Spent less than half my life in academia (graduated at 22, I'm 44 -- yeah that's about right).

My initals are PHD.

And I stand by original point that "tremendous" fundraisers (esp. those who are iconic former football players) are rarely dismissed for performance issues.

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April 27th, 2010 at 10:59 PM
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That's "Dr. Philip Henry

That's "Dr. Philip Henry Dardenmueller" to you Sir!!!!!!

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April 27th, 2010 at 2:36 PM
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I don't know...

I always say him as more of a glad-hander than a closer. He's the guy you bring around for the old alumni with the money who still think Bo is the coach so they can say they're hanging with the boys. He wouldn't have been qualified for his job if his name had been Jim Smith. He got by a lot on personality and a smile. I mean, they might have gotten his salary's worth in head cheerleading, and he might be a really nice guy one on one, but he wasn't some department leader or anything.

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April 27th, 2010 at 4:00 PM
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c'mon now, Jim Smith was one

c'mon now, Jim Smith was one of the best receivers in Michigan football history and was on two Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers teams(13&14). Jimmy Smith is one of my all time favorites; right behind Gordie Bell
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Smith_%28American_football%29

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April 27th, 2010 at 1:22 PM
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Tremedous

No doubt Carr thought he was "tremendous."

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April 27th, 2010 at 1:59 PM
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someone say my name?

?

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:19 AM
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Oh god, who cares? ITEM:

Oh god, who cares?

ITEM: LOW-LEVEL AD FUNCTIONARY GETS FIRED.

Seriously, who tracks every AD personel change? Why?

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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This is the internet. What

This is the internet. What did you expect?

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:23 AM
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CHITOWN AND THE ENTIRE WLA

CHITOWN AND THE ENTIRE WLA ARE IN ON IT TOO!!!!

WOW!

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:29 AM
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4392 YARDS

Um, Jamie is a hero to MICHIGAN MEN and LITTLE PEOPLE everywhere.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:38 AM
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I know why people care about

I know why people care about Morris in general, I'm wondering why there must be "rumor-mongering" about why he's out.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:42 AM
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He's out

because the boss made it a mandate that the athletic department would fully support its personnel, and he didn't.

But that's boring, so we have to rumor monger.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:49 AM
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I don't know about "rumor-mongering..."

...but I don't see why there would be a problem with passionate UM fans discussing what is happening to the program they love so much. I agree with the speculation that Jamie may not have been "all in" for RR, but I also know that most of our opinions here are just that: opinions.

Probably, none of us will ever really know, but since most people who come here care deeply about the program, it is human nature to try and guess what is going on. Besides, what else are we going to talk about until the season starts?

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:58 AM
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ignore

...

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:01 PM
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1987 Hall of Fame Bowl

1987 Hall of Fame Bowl against Alabama.

He's Jamie Fricken' Morris!  He shouldn't have to work for his job......

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:19 AM
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I loved Jaime as a player

but I had heard mixed things about him as part of the administration so I guess its not a total surprise. Always sad to see a former player let go but hopefully it leads to better things for both UM and him.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:22 AM
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Hopefully we don't hear him going off to the media

Go Blue!!! Take your pill and move on ...

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:29 AM
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I'm not that bothered by his comments

I think he's just saying how it is. He obviously isn't the biggest fan of RR, but he's not being unfair in anything he says. I hope things work out for him.

This all goes away next year anyhow when the Tate/Denard show goes on display.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:34 AM
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I agree. I'm not against him.

He was a great player and is a Michigan Man.

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April 27th, 2010 at 1:51 PM
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i absolutely agree

Every word is gospel.

+1

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:42 AM
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I don't know the details. Here is what I do know.

It will be really, really, really easy to read too much into this.

I thought Jamie Morris was a great, enthusiastic cheerleader for the Univeristy and the Athletic Department. Everybody who went to Alumni Association functions, fundraisers, Victors Club and M Club meetings; Jamie was always there. Jamie was always up. Jamie was a nice guy to have around. This is all common knowledge.

I also have no idea what else Jamie did. What was his portfolio within the University? Was it "fundraiser"? I know darn well that "fundraiser" is a REEAAALLLLY important function for any University in Michigan's position. And that "fundraiser" is part of Mary Sue's job, part of Rich Rodriguez's job, part of Brandon's job, and the part-time job of every Dean of every school within the University.

But what exactly was Jamie Morris' job? I say this NOT because I don't think he had any real job; I say it because before anybody spouts off about any internecine political fights, there should be some basic solid information established about the subject matter.

Before there is even a whisper of a word about why Jamie Morris may have been let go, I'd suggest that there has to be a very, very high level of proof and scrutiny.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:58 AM
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Internetz

They'll probably put a job posting up for his replacement, so you can look at the job description then.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:47 AM
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I was sitting on this because

I was sitting on this because it only seemed vaguely newsworthy, but if it's out there:

1) I've got two sources, one impeccable, confirming he's gone.
2) The reason given was "mental lapses" that involved giving an AD car to someone who wasn't supposed to have an AD car. Guy then got in an accident and Morris tried to put on the insurance claim that he had given the car to someone else. It sounds like this was the culmination of a few things.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:52 AM
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Please...

tell me that "someone" was not a recruit, or current athlete....

Please?

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:12 PM
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Not a recruit or current

Not a recruit or current athlete. Just someone in the department without super cool car access.

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:14 PM
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My sources tell me

it was Michael the copy boy

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:55 PM
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My source tells me it was a

My source tells me it was a Fuck Lion.

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April 27th, 2010 at 1:50 PM
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I'm telling you it was Brian.

I'm telling you it was Brian.

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April 27th, 2010 at 4:20 PM
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My sources tell me it was

My sources tell me it was Lloyd Carr, and it was an intentional crash into the side of Coach Rod's house.

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April 27th, 2010 at 4:24 PM
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My sources tell me it was

My sources tell me it was White Pony Rocks and he was attempting vehicular homicide on State Street.

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:35 PM
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That's tough to let slide

I'm always trying to tell my kids, it's not the stupid thing you did that will piss me off, because lord knows we all do stupid things. It's the lame cover ups. Just admit it and we'll try to handle it.

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April 27th, 2010 at 5:48 PM
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are you available as a guest

are you available as a guest speaker?

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:39 PM
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Let me add some pure

Let me add some pure speculation; The "mental lapses" weren't really "mental lapses", but were played off as such.

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April 27th, 2010 at 1:04 PM
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Yes

because it's kind of unprofessional to release a letter of resignation that says, "The boy farked up!"

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April 27th, 2010 at 1:08 PM
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oh come on dude

at least put up a spoiler alert

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April 27th, 2010 at 4:12 PM
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Surprised THIS Hasn't Been Mentioned

Forgot to use the new cover sheet on his TPS Reports.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:59 AM
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Bo once said it best

"They come and they go."

J-Mo will always be a hero to those of us who saw him play. He was an incredible asset to the teams on which he played, and the prototype of a certain "#20" two decades later. He was, is and will always be a Michigan Man.

It has to be very hard for a guy, molded in the Bo Schembechler Philosophy, to bite his tongue and be insincere about his feelings. However, it serves no good purpose to lead anyone to believe that there is divisiveness within program or the athletic department. Especially not radio listeners in Columbus. He would have served the program much better by quietly leaving the department when he realized he could not fully and unwaveringly support the current head football coach.

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:49 PM
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"...claim that he had given the car to someone else."

It's impossible to keep from wondering why in hell someone in his position would take the obvious risk of lying, unless the consequences of it being found out who really was at the wheel were so seriously negative that fibbing seemed to be the better option.

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April 27th, 2010 at 2:33 PM
(Reply to #36) #54
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What if...

He had done it before, said "That's the way it's always been around here," and Brandon specifically said, "It's got to stop. The next one who does this is out, I don't care who it is." I'm guessing he tried the "I forgot" response (hence the "mental lapses" statement). Very popular around our house, too.

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April 27th, 2010 at 12:50 PM
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This strikes me

as another blow to the country club atmosphere that seems to have pervaded the football program before RR. Everybody is accountable now and there are no sacred cows. Cows belong in East Lansing anyway.

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April 27th, 2010 at 2:10 PM
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strictly business...

Assuming that the 'car thing' is true, as a new AD being made aware of such a transgression, I don't think Brandon had any other option. Anything else sets a bad precedent in terms of establishing himself and his policies.

Very unlikely that we will ever know for sure if there were some anti-RR factors involved in letting him go, but I doubt it.

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April 27th, 2010 at 2:31 PM
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It sends a message too...

It also sends a message about the new regime. If the AD is willing to can a former football star who is still #3 on the all-time career rushing yards list, then everyone is being held to the same high standard no matter who you are.

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April 27th, 2010 at 2:54 PM
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Agree...

...To me, this is why (in this MGoCommunity) this is more than just "vaguely" newsworthy and more than just a simple "low-level AD functionary gets fired" story. This speaks directly to Brandon following through on his promises that a) Michigan will do things the right way and b) everyone in the AD will be on the same page.

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April 27th, 2010 at 4:18 PM
(Reply to #51) #59
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Oh for christ sake. If what

Oh for christ sake.

If what Brian says is true, WHAT ORGANIZATAION IN THIS COUNTRY wouldn't fire a guy for lending out owned assets to inappropriate people and then committing insurance fraud? Would YOUR employer tolerate that? Mine wouldn't. This doesn't "signify" a thing other than the blindingly obvious.

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April 27th, 2010 at 4:22 PM
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I think if Jamie were in the

I think if Jamie were in the Lion's organization and buddies with William Clay, he could have survived this.

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April 27th, 2010 at 4:29 PM
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But country club... and whole

But country club... and whole pizza.... and crybabies... and dreadlocks! Will someone think of the dreadlocks!

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April 27th, 2010 at 5:31 PM
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Agreed. Whether he's a giant

Agreed. Whether he's a giant supporter or not, dishonesty and insurance fraud should lead to a firing.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:27 PM
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steve sharik
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Relax, dude

"If what Brian says is true..."

It sounds like this was the culmination of a few things.

This sounds like more than firing a guy for lending a car out to unauthorized personnel.

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April 28th, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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Why don't you just go back to

Why don't you just go back to being the x's and o's guy instead of being the INSIDAH! guy? That guy was cool. INSIDAH! guy just wants to "rumor-monger" about former great players.

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April 28th, 2010 at 11:51 AM
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I don't upvote myself.

I don't upvote myself. According to my "Your Votes" tab, I haven't voted on a post in 16 weeks.

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April 28th, 2010 at 11:52 AM
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Eh.

Eh.

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April 28th, 2010 at 1:26 PM
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steve sharik
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Why?
  1. This is a community.  You not only glean information, you should contribute it. 
  2. Who are you to say what I should or shouldn't contribute?
  3. At no point did I "rumor-monger." I was making light of that which was about to occur.
  4. If me bringing x's and o's is cool, what do you bring? Snarkiness?
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April 28th, 2010 at 2:07 PM
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chitownblue2
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<i>what do you bring?

what do you bring? Snarkiness?

Bingo.

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April 28th, 2010 at 2:16 PM
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the problem is oftentimes

your snarkiness is similar to the $4 bottle of red wine you brought to a fancy dinner party. unused, possibly offensive, often unappreciated and sitting by itself neglected in the kitchen

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:07 PM
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Do you have a hard-on for me

Do you have a hard-on for me lately?

I'm like the 4th person you've stalked across the board in the past week.

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:47 PM
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From a comment made the other

From a comment made the other day, it seems that Geaux_Blue is a mod now.  I'm not sure why, since he rarely seems to contribute much in the way of useful content.  But maybe he thinks it's his job to stalk people now.

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April 28th, 2010 at 11:39 PM
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sorry to disappoint

but i read through every thread to see what's discussed. your angst has been quite apparent as of late

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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I would beg to differ

I find his snarkiness like the  Bo Merlot served at happy hour at the Earle.

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:19 PM
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This sounds like aomse sort

This sounds like aomse sort of oblique insult.

Wait, what am I talking about? I only care about wines named for Michigan legends.

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:25 PM
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Me?

Insulting obliquely?  You know me better than that.   I much prefer the acute insult.

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:20 PM
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It needs something to compliment it though.

I would probably enjoy the snark if it was packaged with some sort of contribution. Everyone's a critic.

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:45 PM
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I've never been to the Earle.

I've never been to the Earle.

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:45 PM
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I think this is what

I think this is what chitownblue2 was talking about:

"This sounds like more than firing a guy for lending a car out to unauthorized personnel."

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:47 PM
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Bingo, part deux.

Bingo, part deux.

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April 28th, 2010 at 6:23 PM
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steve sharik
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Oh

What boisterous rumor-mongering that is.

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April 28th, 2010 at 6:51 PM
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chitownblue2
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would you prefer "unfounded

would you prefer "unfounded speculation"?

How about "continued speculation in the face of an explanation"?

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April 28th, 2010 at 8:50 PM
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steve sharik
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How about

I'm not taking any suggestions from a wimp who never puts out his own ideas here, just rips on others.

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April 28th, 2010 at 11:22 PM
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Ah, the "I can beat you up"

Ah, the "I can beat you up" argument.

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April 29th, 2010 at 12:22 AM
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steve sharik
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No...

...mental wimp, it's the "you never originate your own arguments, just take others down" argument.

Ever start a thread?

Write a diary?

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April 29th, 2010 at 12:31 AM
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ThePrivileger
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Dude

Don't mess with the King.

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April 29th, 2010 at 12:47 AM
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steve sharik
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And you are...

...who, exactly?

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April 27th, 2010 at 2:57 PM
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I would have been very disappointed

if he'd been canned for that interview alone. The interview reminded me of the reporters talking to the young rookies last year leading them on to answer questions that could then be held against the program. Not being an insider who might have suspected Jamie as anything but a full supporter of the program, to me it sounded like he was trying to give honest answers to questions, and then the follow-up questions kept leading him to more answers that could then be held against him. But if there was an ethical infraction, Brandon is being responsible and appropriate.

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April 27th, 2010 at 3:35 PM
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It's public now

http://www.detnews.com/article/20100427/SPORTS0201/4270421/Jamie-Morris-...

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April 27th, 2010 at 3:50 PM
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"is it irresponsible to speculate?"

"it would be irresponsible not to."

For a long time i have read that everybody knows who the person is who was squawking to the Freep. I like the signal sent, regardless if JM is the leak or not.

I actually had my picture taken with him at the spring game, maybe it's my fault. He didn't lend me his ride though.

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April 28th, 2010 at 1:11 AM
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agold1002
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kk

nevermind haha

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April 27th, 2010 at 6:08 PM
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blueblueblue
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I participate on a message

I participate on a message board with a dude whose mom is good friends with Jamie. I will also let you all know more details if I hear anything.

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April 27th, 2010 at 11:46 PM
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Country Club assessment

Is spot on. This guy had a recession-proof, bullet-proof job, for years. For his "Fundraising" contributions, lets not forget the people behind the scenes and volunteers, not to mention a great Womens and Childrens hospital that sells itself. If a "Brother In Law" position was created in your office, such as Morris', you would cringe.

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April 28th, 2010 at 11:49 AM
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potato salad

its not just for lunch any more

 

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:43 PM
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you guys do know

the wla has taken over this web site surrepticiously.  we have the brain cook sequestered in an assless basement filled with cheese.  those mgopoints you THINK you have?  fakes.  all your points are belong to us.

 

i don't let no busters test me no more

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:45 PM
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<i>an assless

<i>an assless basement</i>

monsters!

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April 28th, 2010 at 3:55 PM
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rad, dude

rad

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April 28th, 2010 at 9:02 PM
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That picture

is kind of big.

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