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January 15th, 2011 at 4:01 PM
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RR Coaches Corner sale

Did anybody else go?  I went, for the people-watching.  There were probably 300-400 people there, floating in and out.  I think I had bid-card #290 or so.  Three reporters from the Daily.  One from the AP.  One film crew from Fox, and one from WDIV.  No sign of Rosenberg, Snyder, Sharp, etc.

There were some rather cool things sold.  Lots and lots of standard sideline golf shirts.  A few commercially-unaviliable things like S&C t-shirts.  Two extremely cool t-shirts that had the helmet logo on them, that said "OFFENSE" and "SCORE" on them.  There were some signed hats.  Generally very nice stuff.

My rough guess (I'm sure an accurate number will be posted later) was about $15,000 for the Salvation Army.  There were about 140 items auctioned; some others for general sale.

 

 

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January 15th, 2011 at 4:03 PM | I bought a windbreaker with (Score:1)
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I bought a windbreaker with salty tear stains on the shoulders.  I will never forget.

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January 15th, 2011 at 4:45 PM | you really need to get the fuck over it (Score:1)
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we get it. you dont like RR. move on.

January 15th, 2011 at 4:52 PM | Actually, I respect and (Score:1)
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Actually, I respect and admire RR.  I will watch and support him wherever he goes, and I feel he would have turned our program around with a few changes.  He is a classy guy, and a great football mind that represented Michigan well.  This comment was in no way derogatory towards him, but rather a representation of the heart and soul he put into the program and how difficult it must be to step away.  He gave Michigan his everything.  It sucks.  Sometimes comedy is the best way to cope.

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January 15th, 2011 at 4:58 PM | the mock RR meme (Score:1)
Geaux_Blue
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is just getting tired. he handled himself with class before and after he was hired and people seem dead-set on getting some kicks in to satisfy their frustration.

January 15th, 2011 at 5:06 PM | Fair enough.  This is my one (Score:1)
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Fair enough.  This was my ONE and ONLY attempt at RR humor.  But you can't tell me that the new coach hasn't been mocked baselessly around these parts.  So hey, go fuck with those people too.  

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January 15th, 2011 at 5:15 PM | You're weak as hell. (Score:1)
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You're weak as hell.

or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.

January 15th, 2011 at 5:24 PM | I know.  You're awesome.   (Score:1)
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There once was a man with a feather in his hat.  The whole world knew the deficit and protected it with such vigor that the rest departed for the hills and the town was safe.

 

Also, dudeness, you make my eyes water with garbage.  I see the protect RR at all costs meme hasn't been emptied yet.  Your shirt look like a curtain, motherfucker.

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January 15th, 2011 at 5:29 PM | Your shirt look like a (Score:1)
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Your shirt look like a curtain, motherfucker.

I don't even know what this means but it made me laugh.

EDIT:  First google entry - http://curtainshirt.ytmnd.com/

AWESOME

I put up a tough front, but deep down I just want to be held.

January 15th, 2011 at 4:04 PM | No but can't wait for the (Score:1)
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No but can't wait for the next one because as a FB I''m a 3X

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January 15th, 2011 at 4:07 PM | I feel your pain.....mostly (Score:1)
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I feel your pain.....mostly in the knees and ankles.

January 15th, 2011 at 4:51 PM | Oh, The Josh Groban Stuff..... (Score:1)
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I bought it, drove it over to Lower Rouge Park, and set it ablaze near the tennis courts. No one will ever hear "You Raise Me Up" at the Bust again.

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January 15th, 2011 at 4:21 PM | (No subject) (Score:1)
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January 15th, 2011 at 4:30 PM | I'm just curious, JBE, how is (Score:1)
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I'm just curious, JBE, how is it that you know this exists?

 

Btw: Is that really Groban?

January 15th, 2011 at 4:35 PM | I attend a swingers club (Score:1)
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I attend a swingers club downtown that prefers Josh Groban's music during lovemaking sessions.  Sometimes we slap it to Kanye, so this was perfect.

Yes, it's really Groban.

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January 15th, 2011 at 4:39 PM | This was one of the main (Score:1)
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This was one of the main viral links on CNN for a couple days.  I'm guessing that might have had something to do with it.  Or they were actually watching Kimmel live.

January 15th, 2011 at 4:42 PM | Yes.  That is the real Josh (Score:1)
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Yes.  That is the real Josh Groban.  Not a real album, but the real Groban.  

Edit: Nevermind.  You changed your comment.   

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January 15th, 2011 at 5:17 PM | Haha, yeah, sorry.  I (Score:1)
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Haha, yeah, sorry.  I initially said it wasn't the real Groban.  Then went back, watched it again and realized it was him

January 15th, 2011 at 4:19 PM | Stuffed animal (Score:1)
jdog
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Did you see GERG's stuffed beaver there?  That thing's goin' on Ebay once i get my hands on it. 

January 15th, 2011 at 4:20 PM | Good lord people (Score:1)
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The guy did a really nice thing for the community, and is as much of a Michigan Man as anyone here, lay off.

I know from experience dude. If you know what I mean.

January 15th, 2011 at 4:21 PM | No sign of Rosenberg, Snyder, Sharp, etc. (Score:1)
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That won't prevent one of them from writing an article headlined "Rumors RR Personally Profits from Sale of M Gear"


January 15th, 2011 at 5:26 PM | actually i think its albom (Score:1)
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actually i think its albom who writes but does not attend...

January 15th, 2011 at 5:48 PM | Rosenberg was on Facebook. (Score:1)
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I updated my status -- my father passed away last night. Rosie sent me a very nice, heartfelt message. No lie.

January 15th, 2011 at 8:44 PM | My condolences. (Score:1)
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I am sorry to hear about your father's passing.

January 16th, 2011 at 11:33 AM | hug (Score:1)
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I'm so sorry about your dad. I lost my dad when I was 8 and I miss him every single day. You're in my prayers.

You'll be better and you'll be smarter and more grown-up and a better daughter. . .

January 15th, 2011 at 7:08 PM | The headline actually would most likely be along the lines... (Score:1)
This is Michigan
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RR Personally Profits from Sale of M Gear.

 

 

The Freep doesn't spread rumors, they just flat out lie. Of course, once the article is printed, we will find out that they have zero evidence to back up their claim.

January 15th, 2011 at 9:35 PM | I was thinking "Rich Rod (Score:1)
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I was thinking "Rich Rod dumps 432 unwanted items on local nonprofit.  No word on whether any of the items contained toxic materials."

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January 15th, 2011 at 4:23 PM | I wanted to buy some (Score:1)
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CARA practice log forms, but I couldn't find them.

January 15th, 2011 at 4:25 PM | Hmm, didn't expect some of these comments. (Score:1)
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It's a new MGoBlog, I guess.  Much more like the Comments pages at Freep.com.

 

 

January 15th, 2011 at 4:44 PM | MGoBlog! Now with 50% more snark! (Score:1)
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I got the 2 Offense shirts.  Thought that they were unique.  I was surprised at how spirited the bidding got at times.  There was a reporter from AnnArbor.com there, too.

January 15th, 2011 at 4:51 PM | nah (Score:1)
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it's just the same 7 stupid posters who repeat all the snark people from other schools would mock UM for because it's edgy and cool. truth be told i think it's the only way to act like the past 3 seasons happened to "a different Michigan" and not theirs, thereby making them winners and us losers.

January 15th, 2011 at 4:25 PM | If it wasn't an 18 hour drive (Score:1)
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If it wasn't an 18 hour drive I would have went and snagged a golf shirt or two. There have only been 19 Michigan head coaches, snagging some threads that were worn by one of them  would have been cool IMO, and helps a good cause. Pretty sweet they raised almost 15K.

January 15th, 2011 at 4:33 PM | Collectables (Score:1)
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I work with someone who actually has gone to the auctions where they sold off much of the items from the Schembechler-Moeller-Carr era. Over the years, it turned out to be an awesome haul, although it takes a crapton of overtime to make up for the spending apparently.......

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January 16th, 2011 at 1:34 AM | I'm sure its hard on the (Score:1)
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I'm sure its hard on the wallet having to go to an auction and outbid a slew of alums that were probably in attendance that were itching to get their hands on some of the Bo-Mo-Carr gear. 

January 15th, 2011 at 4:33 PM | Some images from the auction (Score:1)
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http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-football/images-from-the-salvation-arm...

This is where the M spells magic, majestic, MAGNIFICENT! 

January 15th, 2011 at 4:36 PM | How can anyone not like the guy? (Score:1)
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Rich Rodriguez is exiting this stage with a tremendous amount of class. I don't know if anyone could do it any better.  But it isn't any different then how he acted in the face of everything when he was here. Just keeps digging deeper at the worst of times and gives more. The Mealers, the hospital and charities, the insane hours trying to right things, and now this.

He earned that week end in a warm sunny place he was talking about.

"because character wins in life and character wins on the football field....."  1-11-11

January 15th, 2011 at 5:03 PM | I Will Admit It... (Score:1)
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.....you're right. As much as I could not stand to watch my beloved Wolverines go through that stretch, I never disliked Rich Rodriguez the person per se.

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January 15th, 2011 at 4:42 PM | Wow, NateVolk! (Score:1)
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You and I have had some battles and don't always see eye-to-eye but this is awesome. +1 as hard as I can!

Disgruntled former moderator.  I got a lot of problems with you people!

January 15th, 2011 at 4:45 PM | Ex DC (Score:1)
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I bought Scott Shafer's stuff went he left UM. Got it all on eBay. Almost paid more for shipping than the cost of the haul. Oddly enough the shirts I got ranged from Medium to XXL. He never struck me as an XXL guy.

----umhannon

January 15th, 2011 at 5:19 PM | XXL? (Score:1)
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I  wouldn't have thought so either, although you can never be sure how many trips anyone really made to Blimpy Burger........the trick is not eat there before the first game and then not eat again at all until the conference schedule starts.

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January 15th, 2011 at 5:31 PM | My pics (Score:1)
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I have some pics that I submitted to Deadspin via Twitter. They are still up on the site.

I was bid card 210 and I arrived at noon. I can't believe 200 people showed up before noon. And I think more than $15,000 will be gained from this. I was thinking 20-30k. Shirts were going for 100 bucks.

You've just been 'Nard Dogged

January 15th, 2011 at 6:18 PM | Posting other peoples' (Score:1)
jmblue
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Posting other peoples' personal information is beyond inappropriate and should be ban-worthy. 

But, since you've brought it up, what's Ross's 40 time? 

January 15th, 2011 at 8:38 PM | Can he kick field goals or (Score:1)
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Can he kick field goals or return punts?

 

 

January 15th, 2011 at 7:45 PM | Are you serious? (Score:1)
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Are you really posting contact information for an 8th grader? 

Are you really in a long drawn out fight with an 8th grader?

Grow up and until you do, GTFO, seriously.

January 15th, 2011 at 6:28 PM | Of course he had offense and (Score:1)
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Of course he had offense and score shirts...a defense shirt doesn't exist I'm sure.

January 15th, 2011 at 6:33 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:1)
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Wish I could have got some of that gear. Awesomet of Rod to do that. Great person.

January 15th, 2011 at 6:36 PM | Weird that RR (Score:1)
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Didn't even live in Ann Arbor. Saline? That is really weak that he couldn't even give the stuff to the salvation army in Ann Arbor. He should have drove it to AA not make some worker from Wayne come pick it up.

-A Texas Wolverine

January 15th, 2011 at 6:41 PM | Most UM coaches live in (Score:1)
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Most UM coaches live in Saline.  Gives them a little more anonymity than living in Ann Arbor proper.

January 15th, 2011 at 6:49 PM | Actually, the newspaper (Score:1)
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Actually, the newspaper article said that he just punched in Salvation Army into his GPS and the one in Wayne came up, so he definitely drove it to the SA and didn't have a worker come pick it up.

Some quotes if you dont believe me...

"Rodriguez hand-delivered several bags of the clothing Monday, according to thrift store manager Ron Mathers."

"Mathers said Rodriguez was at the store for about 10 minutes and was treated like any other person donating items to the store."

http://annarbor.com/sports/um-football/michigan-football-fans-rush-to-bid-on-clothing-memorabilia-donated-by-former-coach-rich-rodriguez/

ALL IN for MICHIGAN

January 15th, 2011 at 6:51 PM | One of the great, stupid, shithead posts of the day. (Score:1)
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Congratulations, son.  You're today's dumbass winner.

They asked Coach Rod about the location of his donation.  He laughed and said that in map-searching Salvation Army locations, he thought the one on "Michigan Avenue" seemed appropriate.  And also, he knew that the Wayne-Westland area had had some tough times over the past few years.

If you had been there, you'd also have known that the money is going to the Salvation Army general fund, and not to a particular location.  That's the Salvation Army's own deal, of course, and Coach Rod probably had no idea about how the proceeds would be distributed, shared, et cetera.  Although it is clear that the Michigan Avenue Thrift Store got a huge amount of foot traffic today, courtesy of Coach Rod's gesture.

Again, sincere congratulations on being today's top idiot.  Now you can drove yourself out for some beef jerky.

 

 

January 15th, 2011 at 7:29 PM | Was not there.... (Score:1)
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given that I live in Texas. I would have liked to buy something to support the SA. Have volunteered for SA in the past and they can get quite territorial with their big donations. (Cars, Boats, and the like) Usually they operate independently and help the individuals within their certain geographic area. 

One of the earlier articles that I read had stated that someone came to pick up his items. The "Michigan Ave" idea is clever, hadn't seen that before. Apologies for pushing your old man fist-waving button. 

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