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Press Conference Open Thread
January 12th, 2011 at 2:11 PM
#302
My thought is WTF Mgoblog,
January 12th, 2011 at 2:11 PM
#303
DB quote...
I traveled to 5 cities in 6 days, but I don't need to tell you that.
Directed at you, MGoBloggers!
/lol
January 12th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#304
I don't know what to think.
I don't know what to think.
Edit: Love the emotion.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:13 PM
#305
Has he said anything about Denard?
Or the offense in general?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:13 PM
#306
HE DOESN'T HAVE AN INSIDE
HE DOESN'T HAVE AN INSIDE VOICE!
Love it!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:13 PM
#307
I'm glad he
thanked RR and his crew.
I like that he's saying it's all about the team, not about him, about the foundation and character.
Character wins in life...
January 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#308
That is classy and uniting
I don't know if it'll unite the fanbase, but it unites the two sides of this MGoBlogger's heart.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:00 PM
#309
That sounds Bo-esque if you
That sounds Bo-esque if you ask me.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:13 PM
#310
He seems amped. I want to go
He seems amped. I want to go out and play for him right now. I love this guy
January 12th, 2011 at 2:14 PM
#311
Say what you will - he's
Say what you will - he's getting me pumped - looks and sounds like he's going to run through a wall.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#312
ACCOUNTABILITY
ACCOUNTABILITY
RESPECT
COMPETE
P.S. I am excited as I watch him speak.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:14 PM
#313
agree with op
seems very nervous, starting to calm down a bit now
but i like what he's saying
January 12th, 2011 at 2:14 PM
#314
So far, I like everything he
So far, I like everything he has said. I cant speak for everyone, but this speech is getting me pretty excited...how many days, again?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:14 PM
#315
New Bucket List Item
Hear Barwis and Hoke yell at each other. The walls would collapse.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#316
me
likey. This guy won't win public speaking awards, but he's clearly going to eat, drink, and poop Michigan. . . and do well by the kids. Let's get some great coordinators and go kill MSU, OSU, and ND on the field and in recruiting!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#317
Fuuuuuuck
he cried.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:24 PM
#318
baahahahahah
Good stuff
January 12th, 2011 at 2:16 PM
#319
Wow I love this guy... I
Wow I love this guy... I feel like hitting someone!
I can just picture him chewing out the defense.... No excuses!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#320
"That university in Ohio"
As badly as it was handled and getting over the disappointment of yesterday, I am happy.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:29 PM
#321
Twice now
I'm starting to really like him.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#322
The Team
The Team, The Team.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#323
Stresses the michigan family
Stresses the michigan family as a closer
January 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#324
Choking up...
Seems like he really cares...and truely believes it is about family...
January 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#325
Anybody have a live running transcript?
Or Tim, will we have a transcript once he's done?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#326
He teared up ... ended with
"Go Blue!"
Kind of Hoke-y, huh?
Sorry.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:15 PM
#327
Touching lots of kids and players...
Ewww.
J/K. I hate when there are unfortunate turns of phrase.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:16 PM
#328
I thought the same thing -
I thought the same thing - but he is quite passionate.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:16 PM
#329
GO BLUE!
This guy has a fuck-around quotient of zero. GO BLUE!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:16 PM
#330
DON'T DO IT
NOOOOOO.
He's getting choked up.
He's starting to win me over.
NOOOOOO.
I just want to stay bitter.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:17 PM
#331
all I could think was "how
all I could think was "how cool would it be if Hoke would just say 'Yabba Dabba Dooo' and do the Fred Flintstone celebration and float in the air. I can't wait to see some Bam Bam from our D.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:19 PM
#332
You think
of weird things
January 12th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
#333
...
"I'm Gonna Be Who We Are"
January 12th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
#334
Lots of touching
Players. Their families. Wow.
Go Blue! Welcome back Brady!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
#335
Someone better ask about
Someone better ask about Denard.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
#336
Forget that - he just
Forget that - he just mentioned him himself.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:19 PM
#337
On Denard
What'd he say?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:21 PM
#338
Essentially, Denard is a
Essentially, Denard is a special player and you need to mold your plays around the players you have.
Awesome.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:25 PM
#339
That was the one thing I
That was the one thing I wanted and expected. I was satisfied after that but I think he's handling the rest of it really well.
Can't wait for next season.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#340
In a nutshell...he is a
In a nutshell...he is a great/exceptional player. They talked for 15 minutes today and will talk more in depth. As a coach, it is your job to use the talent on your team and work with them. Mold your offense to your talent, in the end its the best for the team and the indlvidual. Love It.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
#341
Second
Second
January 12th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
#342
I've never seen him talk before
But I would run through a wall right now for this guy. September can't come soon enough!
GO BLUE!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
#343
YESS
DENAARRRDDD IISSSS SPECCCIIAAALLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
#344
YES!!!! "Special guy in
YES!!!! "Special guy in Denard!" ..... Whooooo!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
#345
Special guy in Denard...Spend
Special guy in Denard...Spend more time together
Good start!!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:18 PM
#346
Dennis Fithian
latches on to ask the offense question
"We've got a special guy in Denard."
"When you have talented player it's your job as a coach to mold that into what's best for your football team."
January 12th, 2011 at 2:21 PM
#347
That is telling
So he's going to try to utilize Denard's talents. Hopefully Borges can learn a bit of the "Spread HD" from Penn State.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:24 PM
#348
A little more....
"We understand one thing: We have a special guy in Denard. He is a guy that can do an awful lot for your football program. I know he loves the University of Michigan......when you have talented players, its your job a as coach to mold that for whats best for your football team. And most of the time, when you do that, its whats best for the player."
January 12th, 2011 at 2:29 PM
#349
That means he wants to move Denard
or he would have just said "Denard is a quarterback and we're very excited." This is a big mistake and now I will not be able to sleep b/c of Denard Transfer watch.
I need to sleep
January 12th, 2011 at 2:57 PM
#350
Well DB made some comments later
that made me feel better. Something to the effect of using the personnel that you have rather than forcing your system on the team. Shot at RR. But maybe I can sleep.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:21 PM
#351
My first reaction when he
My first reaction when he stepped to the podium was "Oh my God, we hired Dennis Nedry."
But after hearing him talk, he seems like a genuinely likeable guy, and he obviously has a passion for M football.
Not thrilled about the direction the offense will probably take though.... :(
I can understand not going straight-up spread 'n' shred like RR was, but, why not go for like a hybrid type thing like Auburn does, incorporating spread elements? With Borges we probly won't get that. But other than that, I can definitely warm up to Hoke.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:19 PM
#352
Yay mentioning Denard
That's the most telling part of the press conference so far.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:19 PM
#353
I'm ready to put the pads on and hit someone
Holy crap can he get passionate! He is going to have this team ready to run through a wall!
Whoooo - Go Brady & GO BLUE!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:19 PM
#354
"Special guy in Denard"
Talented players to be molded into what's best for the football team.
Insert speculation here...
January 12th, 2011 at 2:19 PM
#355
coach speak
he sounds like a coach when he talks... and i like it. to me, RR was never all that great at sounding like a coach during press conferences.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:19 PM
#356
please, please, please
Tell Denard you love and want him as your QB!!!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:19 PM
#357
"What's best for the player"
"What's best for the player" - so does that mean he's going to try to switch Denard to a receiver or something...? ('Look Denard, you could do this in the NFL...')
January 12th, 2011 at 2:20 PM
#358
That's about as good an
That's about as good an answer as we could hope for on Denard. My heart was about to stop as he prepared to answer. It's beating again. Hope Denard's is too.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:25 PM
#359
No it's not
I disagree.
He'll either leave or have to play a different position based on his comments.
Called him a player instead of QB. Talked about molding him.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:20 PM
#360
Pat Caputo
Jesus.
"The Ohio State question. Embracing rivalries. Can you talk about the rivalries?"
What a fucking lazy ass question. Shocking.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:24 PM
#361
cant expect much from pat
its pat caputo. if you listen to him or read his stuff, you know not to expect anything better than that from him.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:53 PM
#362
Yea, but you forgot to
Yea, but you forgot to mention the answer. "Sure! We want to win them! We want to prepare to win them! They've got to be front and center!" Good answer and the way he said it was hillarious.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:20 PM
#363
Denard
Special? Yes - Special..."he loves Michigan" - feeling's mutual Denard
January 12th, 2011 at 2:20 PM
#364
"are there any
"are there any questions?"
eery silence.
First question comes from some dude in Saginaw?
Where's all the mouths from the Detroit media.
and as I say that, here comes Pat Caputo with his Ohio State question.
please respond "Pat, you're a Spartan, right? Ok. Good. Prepare to die fatass."
January 12th, 2011 at 2:21 PM
#365
We hired Matt Foley.
We hired Matt Foley.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:06 PM
#366
That image
Just made me feel 10x better about Hoke. And 100x more confident that he lives in a van down by the river.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:21 PM
#367
Did it again!
I hope he NEVER says "O*** S**** U*********"
January 12th, 2011 at 2:21 PM
#368
oh man
he's honestly going to be doing "that school down South" instead of Ohio State
January 12th, 2011 at 2:21 PM
#369
That 97.1
That 97.1 guy has the dumbest question so far. "What do you think of the rivals?"
We want to win *blink blink* next question dumbass?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:21 PM
#370
Is it just me or does he
Is it just me or does he remind me a little of Chris Farley's Matt Foley character?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#371
Dude, thank you. I could not
Dude, thank you. I could not place where I had heard that voice before.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#372
(No subject)
January 12th, 2011 at 3:01 PM
#373
Listening on the radio I kept
Listening on the radio I kept picturing Darrell Hammond doing a Bill Clinton impersonation, but I like Matt Foley even more.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:21 PM
#374
I love it
I love the fact he is playing up the rivalry. I missed this.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:22 PM
#375
He's hitting the right notes.
He's hitting the right notes. This guy has been waiting for this day a long time.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:22 PM
#376
I'm digging this dude, man
Of course it's the "Meet Cute" where he's saying all the right things, but... I get the sense that, overall record be damned, he's got the passion needed for the job...
January 12th, 2011 at 2:22 PM
#377
ok, maybe DB knows what he's
ok, maybe DB knows what he's doing. I forgive him. Time to do the hokey pokey
January 12th, 2011 at 2:22 PM
#378
is it just me or does he
is it just me or does he sound a LOT like bill clinton?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:22 PM
#379
media seems to love him
they laugh at every half joke he says ...
fwiw he sounds like he knows how to control a room, but we shall see what happens
talking recruiting now
January 12th, 2011 at 2:24 PM
#380
It's like they are old buddies.
Which is probably a good thing.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#381
Here's the recruiting class
Here's the recruiting class question
"No doubt, we got a lot of work to do."
Captain Obvious, at your service. haha
January 12th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#382
"That school in Ohio"
LOL. Love it. He won't even say the name.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#383
I'm kind of sad he's calming
I'm kind of sad he's calming down. It looked like he was working himself up and about to wade into the press pool to strangle a few people.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#384
His drawl kind of reminds me
His drawl kind of reminds me of Charlie Manuel, manager of the Phillies, and look what that man has done.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#385
Kind of sounds like Bobby
Kind of sounds like Bobby Bowden.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
#386
You may have loved RR
but there's no way you can dislike Hoke!!!! Go Blue!!!!!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:24 PM
#387
He hasn't promised to win any
He hasn't promised to win any games yet. Not one.
Gotta love those Dave Brandon 5 city "nationwide" searches. 5 cities? Get out
January 12th, 2011 at 2:24 PM
#388
Sounds like he is going to
Sounds like he is going to honor all of the commitments.
Me likey!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:24 PM
#389
Brady got choked up
when talking about the thousands of kids he's touched
hehe
January 12th, 2011 at 2:24 PM
#390
I didn't realize
Tom Brady actually called DB to express his support for Hoke. I knew Hutchinson did, but not Brady.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:30 PM
#391
Tom Brady (NNTTB)
it was his nephew Thomas "Brady" Hoke
January 12th, 2011 at 2:24 PM
#392
Seems like a great guy. Wears
Seems like a great guy. Wears his emotions on his sleeve. Is honest and most importantly really passionate about the program. Seemed nervous at first but is getting more and more comfortable as he goes. Good dude.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:25 PM
#393
Brady has been very
Brady has been very impressive so far.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:25 PM
#394
Poor podium is gonna have a
Poor podium is gonna have a bruise.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:25 PM
#395
Wants to be there
Wants to be there forever...ideal.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:25 PM
#396
I'm not too worried about him
I'm not too worried about him saying "uh" so many times. He's descended from a long line of airline pilots.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:25 PM
#397
He seems, dare I say ...
.... good? Like, just a good, natural fit here?
I like him.
He better win.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#398
Are you planning on staying
Are you planning on staying here forever.
"YES"
January 12th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#399
"Is this where you want to be forever?"
"Yes. Yes. No doubt."
AH SHIT I LOVE THIS GUY
January 12th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#400
I like how he addresses the
I like how he addresses the reporters by name. That's just good people skills.
Also he just said he wants to be here forever.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#401
Love that immediate "YES"
Love that immediate "YES" when he was asked if he wanted this to be his home for the rest of his career, This guy is winning me over right now.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#402
Are you planning on staying
Are you planning on staying here forever.
"YES"
He should have just ended it there. Next question.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#403
Is this where you want to be forever?
Yes! no hesitation or anything. I love it so far, he has answered everything correctly. This is going very well IMO
January 12th, 2011 at 2:26 PM
#404
LOVE
LOVE THIS GUY!!!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:27 PM
#405
"to do something with a group
"to do something with a group of guys you love doing"
This guy is a master of the unwitting double entendre.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:01 PM
#406
It's the gift
That keeps on giving.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:27 PM
#407
For some reason every time he
For some reason every time he says hi to whoever just asked him a question really makes me happy. This guy is as likable as Rich is and that's saying something.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:28 PM
#408
Passion
Okay I get the passion. But my question is this... don't we all have a ton of passion. Does that qualify us to be coach. Brian has a ton of passion. So let's make him coach...
Passion plus lack of coaching equals... fans... We know Hoke is a fan of Michigan. No new info here.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:28 PM
#409
Can we officially say that
Can we officially say that this is the anti-Tressel?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:28 PM
#410
good
"Im not the kind of guy that goes out there and makes predictions about anything"
no need to talk up anything. make it happen, mr. hoke.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:31 PM
#411
Mr Toledo just got his ass
Mr Toledo just got his ass ripped - "this is Michigan for God's sakes!" that was awesome!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:31 PM
#412
That guy with the elite ?
Should have responded, "Those guys," while pointing at the Freep contigent.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:31 PM
#413
"This is MICHIGAN for GOD'S
"This is MICHIGAN for GOD'S SAKE!"
January 12th, 2011 at 2:44 PM
#414
Didn't know much about him before, but
Okay I'll admit. I love this guy.
IMO, he is doing an outstanding job at this presser.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:32 PM
#415
"WHO SAID THAT??? (pause)
"WHO SAID THAT??? (pause) THIS IS AN ELITE JOB!!!!"
guy's hilarious... "God bless'em"
January 12th, 2011 at 2:54 PM
#416
i was waiting for him to
i was waiting for him to say....WHO SAID THAT? TO HELL WITH THEM!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:32 PM
#417
I'll tell you this much
Hoke's unconditional, irrational love for Michigan is awesome!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:32 PM
#418
"This is Michigan, for god
"This is Michigan, for god sakes"
I love this guy!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:32 PM
#419
Honestly ...
He doesn't sound that different than Rich to me. Even his "choke up" and answers on the rivarlies are really the same.
We'll see ...
January 12th, 2011 at 2:32 PM
#420
"This is Michigan, for god
"This is Michigan, for god sakes"
I love this guy!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:33 PM
#421
I loved his reponse
to the Michigan not being an elite head coaching gig question...
January 12th, 2011 at 2:33 PM
#422
Wow...
...Bo lives!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:33 PM
#423
Who say's that? No, I'm
Who say's that? No, I'm being serious...This is Michigan!
LOVE IT!!!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:34 PM
#424
Shame on them
"Shame on them, especially if they're from here"
Isn't Sharp a UM grad?
I think I like this guy....
January 12th, 2011 at 2:52 PM
#425
Brady Hoke...
I'm glad he referenced and thanked Rich Rod for his time and recognized his and his staff's effort
January 12th, 2011 at 2:36 PM
#426
Some terrible questions
But some awesome answers. I like what I'm hearing so far.
MGoBlog is blowing up right now...
Most important game on the schedule. Love the passion!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:54 PM
#427
Brady Hoke...
will be aggressive.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:51 PM
#428
Drew Sharp
It looked like Hoke just scolded him and Sharp folded like a 3 year old caught pissing the living room.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:41 PM
#429
Drew Sharp is
A huge douche. What an idiot.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:42 PM
#430
now please scr*w off, Drew--
I'm good in Scrabble!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:42 PM
#431
Wow Drew Sharp is such a
Wow Drew Sharp is such a dick.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:42 PM
#432
Hoke just shit on Drew Sharp.
Hoke just shit on Drew Sharp. Love it.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:43 PM
#433
Drew Sharp
I didn't think it was possible, but drew sharp just made a bigger ass out of himself.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:44 PM
#434
+1
Drew Sharp can suck it, what a peice of shit.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:43 PM
#435
Hey Drew Sharp
notice the guy that asked a question after you was from that regional newspaper The New York Times?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:45 PM
#436
Did you notice that the NYT
Did you notice that the NYT guy was Jim Carty? I did a double-take. Apparently he's doing freelance work for them.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:43 PM
#437
Who's the only person who
Who's the only person who couldn't leave a great answer alone because it didn't provid any daming information? None other than Drew Sharp...
January 12th, 2011 at 2:43 PM
#438
derp sharp
derp
January 12th, 2011 at 2:44 PM
#439
Hoke just owned the crap out
Hoke just owned the crap out of D-D-D-D-Drew Sh-Sharp.
Methinks Mr. Sharp is nervous in front of this man. I like.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:44 PM
#440
What'd Sharp say?
And what was Hoke's response?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:47 PM
#441
Hoke said the goal of the program is
to win B1G championships. Sharp suggested that was wrong and NC's should be the goal. Hoke told him "No" several times.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:44 PM
#442
3-3-5? Oh boy. People are
3-3-5? Oh boy. People are not going to be happy about that.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:45 PM
#443
depends...
i like that he stressed that they have to learn and know the defense.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:46 PM
#444
It's a good, flexible defense
The problem is that we didn't run it these past few years. Especially this last year, we ran a hybrid defense that ended up being next to nothing.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:45 PM
#445
Wow!
Response OSU: This is the most important game on the schedule!!!
I love you, Hoke--no homo!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:46 PM
#446
I was skeptical when the hire was announced,
But, is anybody else getting really excited about the future right now?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:47 PM
#447
Is this rhetorical?
Is this rhetorical?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:47 PM
#448
Yes, but I'm always
Yes, but I'm always irrationally excited about the future of Michigan football.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:46 PM
#451
love angelique
Is it possible for you to say "ohio" and "state" in the same sentence?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:46 PM
#452
qoute of the day:
re: taking it personal..."take it how you want it, I really dont care."
January 12th, 2011 at 4:47 PM
#453
He used a similar quote when
He used a similar quote when referring to recruits which I thought was hilarious. How you can't please everyone and he doesn't care, I like the vibe he's throwing off. This is Michigan, this is how we are going to do it, if you don't like it fuck off.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:47 PM
#454
Brady Hoke...
likes to touch kids...HA....just kidding.
He obviously is a very sincere guy and understands the players he has now and what he wants in the future. Good man just like RR and I'll root for Brady just the same. Also...Hoke is funny as sh**. Goofy funny...but still funny.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:47 PM
#455
plural possessive?
He's gonna have to knock it off with the Royal "We"
January 12th, 2011 at 2:47 PM
#456
That presser was awesome.
That presser was awesome. It's peanut butter jelly time.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:48 PM
#457
Brady seems very confident.
Brady seems very confident. I think that's a good thing.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:48 PM
#458
DB
calling out the media... ha! Love it!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:48 PM
#459
Great first impression...I'm
Great first impression...I'm not sure he could do any better. I wouldn't read too much into the Denard answers. Remember this is live, he's amped up, let's see how this shakes out. So far I'm pretty pumped.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:49 PM
#460
Still not sold, but...
I feel a hell of a lot better after that press conference than I did before it.
I also understand how what appeared to be a fat, uninspiring slob has such a good reputation as a recruiter. I want to run through a wall right now.
Also shut the hell up five cities in six days. It's not hard when you don't fly commercial.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:01 PM
#461
Agreed
I still think DB botched this "national search" but please also spare us the crybaby routine. Huge difference flying by yourself in a Lear Jet vs. going like my wife does - with 7 kids deep in coach (I get the Platinum upgrade).
DB thinks he's so smart, but M got played in this whole fiasco.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:02 PM
#462
Agreed
I still think DB botched this "national search" but please also spare us the crybaby routine. Huge difference flying by yourself in a Lear Jet vs. going like my wife does - with 7 kids deep in coach (I get the Platinum upgrade).
DB thinks he's so smart, but M got played in this whole fiasco.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:03 PM
#463
Agreed
I still think DB botched this "national search" but please also spare us the crybaby routine. Huge difference flying by yourself in a Lear Jet vs. going like my wife does - with 7 kids deep in coach (I get the Platinum upgrade).
DB thinks he's so smart, but M got played in this whole fiasco.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:49 PM
#464
Time to take away the Freep's credentials
Drew sharp is such an a**hole. Glad to see Coach Hoke put him down. Good press conference. Love the attitude of DB and BH toward the media. Not taking any s*** from them.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:49 PM
#465
"5 cities in 6 days," I think
"5 cities in 6 days," I think we get the point DB.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:50 PM
#466
"5 cities in 6 days," I think
"5 cities in 6 days," I think we get the point DB.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:50 PM
#467
Okay, Dave, we get it, you
Okay, Dave, we get it, you went to five cities in six days. Now please, please stop trumpeting that fact.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:50 PM
#468
this is just
fucking awesome.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:50 PM
#469
The only guy I know
that took a job w/o knowing how much $$ he's getting is Bo great answer. also love the vocal bitch slap he game Drew.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:51 PM
#470
As much as I wanted to hate
As much as I wanted to hate this hire, how can you hate that? That has got be one of the best introductory press conferences of all time. I am 100% impressed with this guy right now. This guy said he would walk to Michigan. Wow.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:52 PM
#471
Video
Ok, so I'm at work and all I'm getting to see is what's being typed here. Anybody know if this press conference will be posted online somewhere?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:54 PM
#472
It will almost shirley be
It will almost shirley be posted on MGoBlue later today.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:59 PM
#473
mgoblue.com
January 12th, 2011 at 4:49 PM
#474
You're right its up, now stop
You're right its up, now stop calling him shirley.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:52 PM
#475
Can I love him?
Sorry F5 but I am dumping your ass for Brady!!!!!!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:53 PM
#476
Nice...
I'm feeling a lot of love here from the MGoCommunity... I hope this presser is bringing the fans together.
Also, that is what DB said he needed and would do...
January 12th, 2011 at 2:53 PM
#477
Adaptation Question
Knowing that DB talked to him about adaptation to the players we have makes me feel a lot better too.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:56 PM
#478
Confirmation that MSC reads
Confirmation that MSC reads Mgoblog.
Edit: aaaaannnnd Tate is gone it seems like.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:54 PM
#479
MSC
is reading MGoBlog!
David where are you, they're tracking an airplane with a block M on it!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:55 PM
#480
I just caught myself smiling
I just caught myself smiling watching DB answer the question about Denard and offensive personnel. He said they discussed personnel, specifically Denard, several times and Hoke has shown in the past that he can adapt personnel.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:55 PM
#481
can't talk about Michigan Football
w/o talking about Denard Robinson. also said, we talked about other QB's hmmm wonder what that meant. (Tate)
January 12th, 2011 at 2:55 PM
#482
Unadulterated
That's the first thing DB has ever made that's unadulterated (Domino's pizza zing)
January 12th, 2011 at 2:55 PM
#483
Brandon
Get your ass off the podium and bring Hoke back. Boooooo.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:55 PM
#484
6 year contract
IT HASN'T BEEN SIGNED OMGZ
January 12th, 2011 at 2:55 PM
#485
"Bologne...Meet me after
"Bologne...Meet me after class and I'll give you another word" -DB
January 12th, 2011 at 2:56 PM
#486
Tate Forcier is not with the program
seems purely academic
January 12th, 2011 at 2:56 PM
#487
"No Tate is not with the
"No Tate is not with the program"
January 12th, 2011 at 2:57 PM
#488
Those who stay.
"Those who stay will be champions."
January 12th, 2011 at 2:56 PM
#489
Tate is not with the program
Where is he now?
January 12th, 2011 at 2:56 PM
#490
Denard
"Every discussion I had (with Brady) included talk about Denard"!
Sounds Good!
January 12th, 2011 at 2:56 PM
#491
wow Tate
DB says Tate is not with the program
January 12th, 2011 at 2:57 PM
#492
wowza
Dave Brandon's got his swagger back. Seriously. He's being a cock bitch and i absolutely LOVE IT
January 12th, 2011 at 2:58 PM
#493
Pimp Hand reengaged
that is all.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:57 PM
#494
lol DB is hilarious!!! Just
lol DB is hilarious!!! Just (metaphorically) slapped that reporter in the face...
January 12th, 2011 at 2:57 PM
#495
SECRET'S OUT
Dave Brandon likes Data
ladies and gentleman
Dave Brandon is The Mathlete
January 12th, 2011 at 2:57 PM
#496
He LIKES DATA!
Did you all hear that???
January 12th, 2011 at 2:58 PM
#497
What was the exchange/verbal bitch slap with Sharp??
I'm at work and dying to know.
January 12th, 2011 at 2:58 PM
#498
That answer about not just
That answer about not just running a certain offense but adapting to your players was both very encouraging and something of an obvious slap at RR.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:00 PM
#499
He essentially just said that
He essentially just said that mgoblog made the coaching search more difficult . hahahah!
January 12th, 2011 at 3:02 PM
#500
Damn Dave
Damn!
January 12th, 2011 at 3:04 PM
#501
Great last comment by Brandon
I think sometimes people forget that it's about the best experience possible for the players. Coming back and saying that was the best time of their lives. Not the "business/adult world/kick them to the curb mentality" I was hearing over the weekend.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:09 PM
#502
Okay, I'm ready to run
Okay, I'm ready to run through a brick wall now. As an aside, a certain journalist needs his fucking neck snapped.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:09 PM
#503
Well, as pressers go,
Well, as pressers go, considering the last 3 years, that was exactly what a lot of fans needed.
Go Blue.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:18 PM
#504
Hey, we just hired Bobby B
Hey, we just hired Bobby B from the Sopranos...
Like what I'm hearing, but then I thought similar thoughts 3 years ago.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:11 PM
#505
I was a little behind on the thread
But thanks for the good read everyone. I had a feeling a lot of the "Hoke Hate" was not knowing him. Don't get me wrong, he has to win football games. Anyone does. But at least people seem willing to give him a chance.
January 12th, 2011 at 4:46 PM
#506
feeling
I know every coach hates to lose but I really feel that Hoke will hurt not just because its a loss but also because its Michigan losing. That passion will hopefully turn this program back to what it once was.
January 12th, 2011 at 5:27 PM
#507
hoke in san diego
I've said it to tons of people over the last couple weeks - Hoke and players ahve been interviewed a ton in local SD media, I'm not completely sold on Hoke, but he sounds like a football coach and his players in SD would run thru a brick fuckin' wall for him.
