OT: Keep seeing the word "turmoil" in posts. Really?

I see "CC" in a lot of posts... and it makes me want to stab things with pointy objects.

There hasn't been anything new on the coaching search since at least October, but fools keep posting away.  Let 'em, I say.  I'm sure DB is getting a good chuckle out of all the tinfoil-hatters and fair-weather fans coming out of the woodwork now.

When this program is great again, there will be hell to pay at every level:  media, fans, ex-players, athletic department.  A lot of people cut up really badly to create a mess like this.

we just need more patience. by jan 1st we will know which direction this program will be headed

I believe that much of this turmoil that is spoke so frequently IS fan induced. You have two VERY passionate sides each spouting their own verison of events and throwing spears at each other, so YES there is turmoil. Now has it affected recruits?? YOUR DARNED RIGHT IT HAS!! Imagine a recruit stumbling onto this board and reading these passionate arguments for each side...the pros and cons...the alleged upcoming holocaust if either side wins...what would you want to do? Would you immerse yourself into this culture that tears itself apart when more stable schools are charging after you?? I think not!! Kids are more inclined these days to let public perception sway their decision making, more than any time in recent history. Plus a stable school with loyal rabid fans that are 100% behind the coach is the place where most would want to showcase their amazing talent to the world, and make their own history! I BLEED maize and blue, and yes it hurts at times to see us, the loyal rabid fans, hurting recruiting just as much as our CC issues. Sigh....

...that owls will make appearances in this thread.

Perhaps there is a lack of thesauri at the disposal of the MGoPosters you talk of.

The term-oil only lasted from 2001-2009.

Hey yoooo!

Go Blue!

do i feel we have lost recruits because of the delay. No mainly do to the fact there is still a month between "the decision, michigan style" and signing day. we will know where we stand soon. Do I feel allot of the negativity of the fans that are bashing RR and DB might effect recruits more.. umm YEAH!.

I was sitting near the iowa parents and family during the game this year and I couldn't get a name but I heard them talking that their son took an unoffical during the whisky game in 08 and said it was one of the most exciting games they had ever been at but the fact that michigan was down 19 at half and the crowd boo'd them off the field was the biggest turn off and was a big reason their son wasn't as impressed with michigan for the flat out reason the fans were ready to bail with 30 minutes to go. I guess fans are huge part of a kids experience in visits and our fan base is great but some of the reactions are over the top. Point being, this isn't turmoil nor the end of football in AA, We are just making way to big of deal out of this and whatever DB says I will be 100% behind. I'm a Michigan fan not a RR or JH. I just want our boys competing at the top again. thats my wish and about every other MGOBLOGGER.  Happy new year everyone

I prefer Snake-Oil to Turm-oil

By god, you're right

what's up dirty dogs?

My bowels are in turmoil.

This bowl game isn't going to make a statement as to whether RR is doing a good job or not.  DB's time spent with the program, players, coaches and staff will inform his decision much more than any input this week.  Honestly if he wants to keep RR he should say it now.  There is no benefit to the program not to do that.  His silence is a sign of ...well...turmoil.  Not to mention the financial benefit of waiting until next year...oops I mentioned it.  Sometimes it is better for leaders to lie in the short term to prevent this sort of CC turmoil this diliberate process creates of itself.

Yes we have lost recruits to this "turmoil".  No I can't prove that.  Tom and Tim and others have said repeatedly that the CC is important to many recruits as are  the lack of wins. 

Zettel makes me sad...but I know why.  Some dork of a fan accosts him at a game this season berating him for not committing.  Way to go dork.  Zettel was a Mich fan growing up.  He doesn't feel like Mich is the best place to prepare his game for the NFL.  That is TURMOIL in my book, in my heart.  Double Guh!  I know...he's just one recruit...I'm just not over it yet. 

CC may not be the root of this turmoil, but to say there is no turmoil is denial.

The only way to get away from it  is to rise above expectations, to play with heart and beat the snot out of MSU.  If the players believe in this team and school and coach this game would be the time to show it.  That Zettels it...I'm over it now.

Let's Go Blue.

So, OP, if I am interpreting your post correctly, you don't want to see the word "turmoil" anymore.  Would you prefer "shitstorm?"