per Nick Baumgardner's (AA.com) Twitter.
Nick Baumgardner @nickbaumgardner
Michigan marching band received a letter today from Dave Brandon informing them that they will be heading to Dallas for the 2012 FB opener
Hell. Yes.
so much for that
Michigan Marching Band to attend season opener in Dallas.
April 24th, 2012 at 1:26 PM
#1
Michigan Marching Band to attend season opener in Dallas.
April 24th, 2012 at 1:28 PM | 
Yes!!!
Yes!!!
April 24th, 2012 at 1:28 PM |
This makes me feel a lot
This makes me feel a lot
This makes me feel a lot better now that both bands are going to be there. It just felt wrong having Alabama's band there, but no MMB.
April 24th, 2012 at 11:36 PM |
Wrong
Wrong
I'm starting a RAGE thread because our AD is spending money on a bunch of noisemakers instead of lowering tuition cost!
KEEP THE BAND AT HOME! RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE TUITION
April 24th, 2012 at 1:30 PM |
Great. How are we supposed to bitch
Great. How are we supposed to bitch
at Brandon now? Now we have nothing to occupy ourselves with this offseason. I'm going to miss the thread-a-day about the band not going.
Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.
April 24th, 2012 at 1:48 PM |
Well...
Well...
you can always bitch about tthe fact that the jackass made the decision in the first place. Also, the band was just the tip of the iceburg. He also has us playing against bama in Dallas which is going to get us less money than playing a home game against baby seal U while costing fans almost twice as much for a ticket.
Listen, I can understand why some people support DB as the AD, he admittedly has made a few decent decisions, but I find it hard to believe that those who do support him won't give those who question him the same benefit.
I mean seriously, basically what DB did here is floated an idea out hoping no one would notice so he could make up for the fact that UM is getting fleeced in the bama game. It didn't work and he got a hell of a lot of backlash because of it. If you want to mark this down in the "plus" column for DB go ahead, but I would beg to differ on that.
April 24th, 2012 at 1:59 PM |
If Michigan gets home and home against Bama
If Michigan gets home and home against Bama
they would get less money within 2 years rather than having a netural site game where they get paid with no event staff hiring, etc. plus a home game against Baby Seal U.
April 24th, 2012 at 2:08 PM |
Maybe I'm in the minority,
Maybe I'm in the minority,
Maybe I'm in the minority, but I would pay twice as much money for a game against Alabama all day every day. Much better than watching us beat NW Ohio Tech 60-0. I don't understand the issue with the fact that arguably the two best programs in history are going to play a regular season opener with both ranked in the top 10. Our athletic department makes enough money throughout the year. I'm not worried that we missed out on like a million dollars by playing this game. And by game I mean this ridiculously epic game of college football superpowers that the whole country is going to watch.
April 24th, 2012 at 2:28 PM |
totally agree with America...
totally agree with America...
Don't some people on this blog complain when we schedule Delaware States? Also, isn't this great for recruiting as well as being on the national stage? There's a time and place for Baby Seal U, but this is pretty cool. (Although the husband and son are leaving me at home when they travel to Dallas! so mean!!)
April 24th, 2012 at 3:15 PM |
My point wasn't about playing bama...
My point wasn't about playing bama...
I love that we are playing Alabama, I just don't like the fact that we are doing for next to nothing and at a nuetral site. Don't get me wrong, I live in Nova Scotia so I couldn't have gone anyway, but now fans have to pony up the extra ticket price as well as arifare, hotels, meals etc to see a game that UM will get very little out of financially.
The post was in response to people saying yay DB for making a decision after his hand was forced that he should have made from the get-go.
April 24th, 2012 at 2:00 PM |
On bitching: It could be
On bitching: It could be
On bitching: It could be argued that collective "bitching" is one way to get things done. The interesting question is what would have happened had the decision not drawn such strong criticism . . . Would Brandon have stuck to his guns or ended up making the right decision on his own after introspection? I think we all know that the answer is the latter, which makes his reversal a victory for the "bitching" fans.
Disgruntled former moderator. I got a lot of problems with you people!
April 24th, 2012 at 2:51 PM |
Another thing.
Another thing.
This story wasn't really covered, in the newspapers, or television or radio. It got some mention, to be sure, but it was late; and it was simply reported as something that was, like, maybe or maybe not happening.
When Mark Snyder snarled at Brian Cook, "You're the competition," he was right. Sorta. But I'm not so sure that Snyder's employer even competes anymore. They sure as hell didn't drive this story. They can barely keep up with the story.
This story was purely a product of the online media, and the social networks. The energy came out of online media and the social networks. It is what carried the news, and then the popular reaction.
I recall something dismissive about the blogs passing Brandon's lips not too long ago. It is too bad that he said it. But the good thing is that David Brandon is way too smart to not re-evaluate. It's hard for me to see how this isn't a rather specific triumph for MGoBlog, et al.
April 24th, 2012 at 5:46 PM |
He sticks his finger in our
He sticks his finger in our
He sticks his finger in our eye, we bitch about it. That's how it works.
Just like when he decided he was going to be one of the mouthpieces for moving the Ohio State game. We appropriately raised hell.
Don't start no stuff, won't be no stuff.
M'Dog
April 24th, 2012 at 1:30 PM |
Unfortunately, it is still
Unfortunately, it is still
Unfortunately, it is still too costly for the band to bring the instruments.
April 24th, 2012 at 1:31 PM |
Quick
Quick
Someone start a kickstarter to buy 350 kazoos. MMB WILL NOT BE SILENCED
Candace: No... That why they make smart word box for tell monkey hard brain-hurty things.
Phineas: Removing prepositions makes it more condescending.
April 24th, 2012 at 1:34 PM |
350 vuvuzelas
350 vuvuzelas
I think Jerry has stipulated the MMB brings 350 vuvuzelas.
April 24th, 2012 at 2:02 PM |
Well, at least half of the band
Well, at least half of the band
are dudes.
April 24th, 2012 at 1:31 PM |
PRAISE
PRAISE
PRAISE JESUSSSSSSSSSSAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 24th, 2012 at 2:03 PM |
Is that a giant booger hangin
Is that a giant booger hangin
out of his left 'stril, or do I need to clean this computer screne?
April 24th, 2012 at 1:31 PM |
Excellent News!
Excellent News!
It is great to see the fans, alums, students and all associated with the University unite like this over an issue near to them and manage to effect a reversal of position within mere days. It would not be the same without the band.
"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."
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April 24th, 2012 at 1:31 PM |
I think Mgoblog helped rouse the rabble
I think Mgoblog helped rouse the rabble
that made this happen. Nice work, folks.
Formerly 'mgoblaniel.'
April 24th, 2012 at 1:32 PM |
bravo
bravo
brian.
using your powers for good.
April 24th, 2012 at 2:42 PM |
Good News
Good News
Not taking the band, was making Michigan look second rate. When Michigan pulls the upset, the band needs to be there to play the Victors.
April 25th, 2012 at 9:04 AM |
Damn straight
Damn straight
Damn straight. Bout time Brian picked up the red phone that connects to Brandon's office. Fear him, for his power knows no bounds anymore.
April 24th, 2012 at 1:32 PM |
Any band members willing to
Any band members willing to
Any band members willing to post a copy of the email? Does it have any mention of where Brandon found the funds to send them?
April 24th, 2012 at 1:47 PM |
The email specifically said,
The email specifically said,
The email specifically said, "Athletics has now decided that, with the help of some donors, they will be taking us to Dallas for the Cowboy Classic game vs. Alabama" If that is what you are looking for--donor support was needed, yes.
Those Who Stay Will Be Champions
April 24th, 2012 at 1:48 PM |
The email specifically said,
The email specifically said,
The email specifically said, "Athletics has now decided that, with the help of some donors, they will be taking us to Dallas for the Cowboy Classic game vs. Alabama" If that is what you are looking for--donor support was needed, yes.
Those Who Stay Will Be Champions
April 24th, 2012 at 1:35 PM |
It still took all this for him to do the bare minimum
It still took all this for him to do the bare minimum
It still doesn't take away the fact that it took an absolute uproar for the Athletic Department to do the bare minimum that they should have done in the first place. It honestly made us look like a second-tier department compared to Alabama and our numerous peer institutions who would have certainly brought their bands in the first place.
I hope Brandon didn't just turn the screws on donors to get some big donors to pay for it- that kind of extortion is not how you build loyalty or set yourself up for larger future gifts.
BA 2009 LSA
April 24th, 2012 at 1:35 PM |
This will always be a mar on
This will always be a mar on
This will always be a mar on Brandon's legacy and its resolution is not something for which I'm grateful to him.
---
"MMB Members and Staff:
We just received an email from AD David Brandon saying that Athletics has now decided that, with the help of some donors, they will be taking us to Dallas for the Cowboy Classic game vs. Alabama.
There are many details yet to be worked out. For example, we do not yet know exactly how many students and staff will go, and we don't know for sure when we'll be leaving or returning. Please be patient as we sort these issues out. We will let you know when we know.
I'm excited that the MMB will be there to support our team for this historic event!
Go Blue!
SB"
April 24th, 2012 at 1:36 PM |
(No subject)
(No subject)
April 24th, 2012 at 1:36 PM |
OK, so am I supposed to like
OK, so am I supposed to like
OK, so am I supposed to like Dave Brandon now? I'm confused, please advise.
April 24th, 2012 at 1:39 PM |
Feel how you want about
Feel how you want about
Feel how you want about Brandon. Just be happy the band is going to Dallas!
April 24th, 2012 at 1:58 PM |
*advice
*advice
*advice
April 24th, 2012 at 2:17 PM |
Unless I'm missing something
Unless I'm missing something
Unless I'm missing something here, which could be possible, it seems like you just incorrectly corrected someone. I'm pretty sure "advise" was the correct usage there.
April 24th, 2012 at 3:38 PM |
Advise/Advice...
Advise/Advice...
...is an older MGoBlogism. The guy who made a fetish out of the usage doesn't post here anymore, apparently.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
April 24th, 2012 at 2:25 PM |
Nope, advise.
Nope, advise.
Nope, advise.
April 24th, 2012 at 3:00 PM |
It was a joke. I assure you I
It was a joke. I assure you I
It was a joke. I assure you I know the proper usage of advise/advice. Others don't, though, and I was just trying to make light of that.
April 24th, 2012 at 3:21 PM |
Nice....
Nice....
All right Lemmings. Bring the heat.
April 24th, 2012 at 3:26 PM |
probably wasn't funny enough to post once
probably wasn't funny enough to post once
much less twice.
All right Lemmings. Bring the heat.
April 24th, 2012 at 3:27 PM |
Hmm...
Hmm...
Yore not correct usige of propar grammer wuz called out n u play it of as a joke? Your dumb
Someone told me that each equation I included in the book would halve the sales.
April 24th, 2012 at 3:30 PM |
Shut up, Stephen.
Shut up, Stephen.
Shut up, Stephen.
April 24th, 2012 at 6:01 PM |
I believe you, but your
I believe you, but your
I believe you, but your delivery was poor then, since no one else got the joke either.
For future reference, I find throwing in a second, obvious mistake helps everyone catch on to your joke. That way, you can laugh at the one poster who didn't get your joke, and corrects your second, obvious mistake.
April 24th, 2012 at 2:36 PM |
Um, no
Um, no
*advise
/grammar Nazi Nazi
not just "douchey" MGoBlog user, but now TRUSTED MGoBlog user
April 24th, 2012 at 2:49 PM |
Thanks for the back-up,
Thanks for the back-up,
Thanks for the back-up, everyone.
April 24th, 2012 at 1:38 PM |
Booooo. I was assuming that
Booooo. I was assuming that
Booooo. I was assuming that the band's tickets would then be sold to students as we have submitted applications to buy tickets. Am I the only one that's disappointed? Selfish, yes.
April 24th, 2012 at 2:02 PM |
www.stubhub.com
www.stubhub.com
April 24th, 2012 at 1:40 PM |
DB would be the "good guy"
DB would be the "good guy"
DB would be the "good guy" here if he had actually wanted to do this in the first place. In reality, I feel more like he's a scrooge who was forced to do something nice in order to avoid looking like a total DB. Yes, that acronym word play was intentional.
April 24th, 2012 at 1:40 PM |
Maybe Brandon woke up yesterday morning
Maybe Brandon woke up yesterday morning
and found a severed horse's head in bed with him.
April 24th, 2012 at 2:08 PM |
Maybe he saw this:
Maybe he saw this:
Maybe he saw this:
'Try growing up in Texas a Michigan WOLVERINE'.
April 24th, 2012 at 2:19 PM |
Do they stock war hammers at
Do they stock war hammers at
Do they stock war hammers at Ann Arbor Torch & Pitchfork?
April 24th, 2012 at 2:37 PM |
You can always
You can always
tweet them and ask: https://twitter.com/#!/AATorchNPFork
"I recently heard from fans and friends that Michigan will be great again one day. In my opinion, Michigan never stopped being great." --Zac Ciullo
Who cares what Levenberry decides now! This is the news of the day!!