Soliciting Opinions re: Watching Michigan Football Games on DVR

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August 7th, 2011 at 10:58 PM
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Soliciting Opinions re: Watching Michigan Football Games on DVR

Some of you may recall my posts last season about how I was able to increase my viewing pleasure during gamedays by fast-forwarding through all defensive series so as only to watch the offense.  Last year, I found that was the easiest way to prevent cardiac arrest, teaching my toddler words that I would not want him repeating at school, and/or destruction of personal property.

This year, however, I am not sure how to proceed . . . Like most, I am looking forward to a new season, to seeing the new direction of the program, and most imporantly to watching Denard and the offense again.  The question is:  Will the defense be improved enough to warrant watching that side of the ball as well?  In the short term, do I start out the season by watching the entire game?  Or do I start out pessimistic (my default position) and go into the season thinking I'm going to continue the trend of skipping watching the defense?

Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated.

 

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August 7th, 2011 at 11:02 PM | Watch the whole game (Score:5 Normal)
hart20
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Always. 

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

August 7th, 2011 at 11:08 PM | How did you do it last year? (Score:-1 Flamebait)
August 7th, 2011 at 11:42 PM | No need to insult me (Score:5 Normal)
hart20
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You asked a question, I gave you a fucking answer. Maybe the answer is that those who watch the whole game are the bigger fans.

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August 8th, 2011 at 9:11 AM | Didn't mean it as an insult (Score:-1 Normal)
August 8th, 2011 at 4:23 AM | Regardless (Score:5 Normal)
MichFan1997
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of talent, ability, or results, I will never turn off a Michigan game. We could be down 50-0. That doesn't mean that I will turn off the defense. I want to see Demens, Martin, Roh, ect. I wanna watch them progress. Even if their unit as a whole has a tough time, I invest enough into them that I owe it to myself and them to watch them. You either experience joy with them AND suffer with them, or neither. Your choice. You can't have one or the other.

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August 7th, 2011 at 11:02 PM | Ummm... watch the whole (Score:5 Normal)
MGoBender
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Ummm... watch the whole fucking game.

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August 7th, 2011 at 11:06 PM | Language (Score:-1 Normal)
August 8th, 2011 at 7:09 AM | shut the fuck up (Score:5 Normal)
Stephen Y
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shut the fuck up

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August 8th, 2011 at 9:04 AM | Don't like the F-bomb? (Score:3 Normal)
MGoBender
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In all seriousness, I thought it was warranted in this situation. I'm shocked that someone literally didn't watch half of each game last year.

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August 7th, 2011 at 11:20 PM | You're right, watch the whole game (Score:0 Overrated)
August 7th, 2011 at 11:58 PM | This coming from the guy with (Score:5 Normal)
unWavering
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This coming from the guy with the South Park avatar. 

August 7th, 2011 at 11:11 PM | (Score:2 Normal)
HELLE
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I could never start watching a game late and still be patient enough to try and only watch the offense (or what ever you do). It would be killing me to know the score. If you don't have time to watch the games, then just say it. Otherwise watch the entire game.

Go Blue!

August 7th, 2011 at 11:11 PM | I hate questioning fandom (Score:5 Normal)
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If you don't watch the entire game you are not a real fan

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August 7th, 2011 at 11:14 PM | Good answer (Score:-1 Flamebait)
August 7th, 2011 at 11:17 PM | So giving you an honest (Score:5 Normal)
Marley Nowell
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So giving you an honest answer to your honest question makes me an idiot?  Real fans take the good with the bad.

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August 7th, 2011 at 11:19 PM | if it's so painful for you (Score:5 Normal)
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Why not just wait and find out the result? Then you can watch the whole game when we win, do something less stressful when we don't.

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August 7th, 2011 at 11:49 PM | Very telling. (Score:0 Overrated)
August 7th, 2011 at 11:18 PM | I would say you have to at (Score:2 Normal)
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I would say you have to at least dip your toe in the water to start the year and watch the defense. You maybe pleasantly surprised as we do actually return almost the entire defense minus Gerg. Buy the kid some ear muffs and learn how to patch drywall just in case.

August 7th, 2011 at 11:19 PM | - (Score:5 Normal)
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You watch the whole game no matter how bad it is. A true fan stays through the good and bad. Only the most invested fans could make it through every game for the last 3 years and still love Michigan football. Real fans watch the whole game!

"I tried to but a pencil in the light socket but it was too wide and didn't fit so I used a paperclip."-Terrelle Pryor, Future Rhodes Scholar

August 7th, 2011 at 11:21 PM | Wow. (Score:5 Normal)
raiderblue
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That explains why you were against the coaching change discussions on the forum. If you only watch the offense play you probably thought our team was all around awesome last year. 

 

August 8th, 2011 at 9:40 AM | It does bring up a legitimate question (Score:3 Normal)
M-Wolverine
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On how you can comment on the progress of a team you've only watched half of.

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August 8th, 2011 at 11:41 AM | Point without merit (Score:-1 Trolling)
August 7th, 2011 at 11:21 PM | scout (Score:0 Offtopic)
August 7th, 2011 at 11:27 PM | Profit, (Score:3 Normal)
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If you DVR the game, then just ffw through the commercials, this is totally acceptable. The defense will be improved this year for several reasons, namely that they will be better coached and a year older with with 10? previous starters returning. I would hope to see a FSU/ Texas A&M type of improvment in terms of last year to this season as those two teams were ranked in the 100s in 2009 and quite a jump in defensive production in 2010 from new coaching and many returning starters. 

Unless the team gives up 435 yards against Western or something then feel free to go back to your previous DVR habits. 

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August 7th, 2011 at 11:25 PM | Dude, watch the whole game! (Score:4 Normal)
IncognitoWolverino
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Dude, watch the whole game! It may be tough, but it makes the good times that much sweeter. If anything, just fast forward through the commercials.

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August 7th, 2011 at 11:31 PM | Watch the whole game. Skip (Score:2 Overrated)
Gobluegr
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Watch the whole game. Skip the commercials unless it is a godaddy or Victorias Secret commercial, make sure you watch those.

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August 7th, 2011 at 11:57 PM | "godaddy"? (Score:5 Normal)
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BTW- This thread and the OP are lame.

August 7th, 2011 at 11:41 PM | suck it up (Score:5 Normal)
TRIPP3
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suck it up! watch the game. the only reson to watch a game on the dvr is if you have to work or miss it. or you are rewatching it!! if you are a fan then be a fan, good or bad! the D will bounce back some day. hopefully soon. The reason you watch and the players play is because you dont know what is going to happen. This is why they play the game! you cant just skip the parts you dont like. Love Michigan football good or bad. Dont do it half ass!

August 7th, 2011 at 11:46 PM | After reading your comments (Score:5 Normal)
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After reading your comments I'd say you should crawl back into your hole.

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August 7th, 2011 at 11:52 PM | What's your name mean? (Score:1)
hart20
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OT, I know but I've been away from Latin for about 3 years and not knowing what your name means is really bothering me. As far as I can tell it's something along the lines of us you and yourself.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

August 8th, 2011 at 9:11 AM | Know thyself (Score:1)
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Know thyself

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August 8th, 2011 at 2:01 PM | Ah, Thanks. (Score:1)
hart20
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.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

August 8th, 2011 at 12:05 PM | Crawl back into Bolivian. (Score:1)
raiderblue
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Crawl back into Bolivian.

August 7th, 2011 at 11:49 PM | Life is a gigantic metaphor... (Score:5 Normal)
Wolveryan
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All things reflect this, including Michigan football.  In order to fully appreciate the highest of heights you have to have been to the lowest lows.  Increase your awareness of both potentials.  It'll make our future naitonal championships that much sweeter to have watched every agonizing second of the building process.  I was 13 when we won in '97, I remember thinking that it would be a common occurence.  Having watched Michigan Football for 20 years I can now more fully put that championship into context and realize how special it truly was.

Negative emotions are rough, but everything happens for a reason, so watch every single second of Michigan football this season and all those to follow, or else your emotional ecstacy will not be as potent when the time comes.

Also this is a good reason to have continued watching the Lions over the last decade plus.

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August 8th, 2011 at 2:42 AM | Great stuff. (Score:2 Normal)
Kennyvr1
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Well said, it's going to be insanity to witness the Lions win the super bowl.

Oh how I hate ohio state...

August 7th, 2011 at 11:49 PM | Watch the whole game. If your (Score:1)
Bb011
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Watch the whole game. If your rewatching it its fine to skip the bad parts though....

August 7th, 2011 at 11:52 PM | Doesn't using a DVR take out (Score:4 Normal)
TheHoke.TheHoke...
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Doesn't using a DVR take out enjoyment of watching the game, even if its just to fast forward through commercials?

August 8th, 2011 at 2:03 AM | yes (Score:2 Normal)
HELLE
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yes

Go Blue!

August 8th, 2011 at 9:14 AM | Yes (Score:-1 Flamebait)
August 8th, 2011 at 12:01 AM | I really cannot believe this (Score:5 Normal)
M2 in A2
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I really cannot believe this even warrants a post. If you are a fan of football and a fan of Michigan there should be no question that you watch the entire game. No need to give up on half the team, the defensive players put out their best effort and deserve your support.

August 8th, 2011 at 12:08 PM | It makes me happy to hide (Score:1 Normal)
raiderblue
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It makes me happy to hide your post.

August 8th, 2011 at 12:45 AM | Curiosity? (Score:5 Normal)
vbnautilus
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You gotta at least be curious as to how the defense is going to perform.   I don't see how you could skip it. 

I realize you are suffering from a form of PTSD, but avoidance is not the answer.  You have to face your fear.  

 

 

August 8th, 2011 at 1:47 AM | You have some work to do to (Score:5 Normal)
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You have some work to do to redeem yourself. When you're done with these, let me know so we can move on to the Gator Bowl, Wisconsin, Indiana and UMass.

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August 8th, 2011 at 2:32 AM | I think you're going to cause (Score:2)
Jeff
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I think you're going to cause a lot of suicides if people watch every one of those videos.

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August 8th, 2011 at 9:16 AM | Cruel and inhumane punishment (Score:-1 Flamebait)
August 8th, 2011 at 2:46 AM | Yeah, but if it's just people (Score:4 Normal)
mgovideo
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Yeah, but if it's just people who post comments about a team they haven't actually watched play killing themselves, won't it make the board better?

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August 8th, 2011 at 3:33 AM | Nooooooo (Score:0 Overrated)
August 8th, 2011 at 7:40 AM | The only things (Score:2 Normal)
lbpeley
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you should be fast forwarding through on a DVR'd game are the commercials.

August 8th, 2011 at 8:31 AM | If a game is a real stinker, (Score:3 Insightful)
SMFH58
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If a game is a real stinker, I will sometimes fast-forward through between snap commentary.

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August 8th, 2011 at 9:18 AM | I always use DVR and watch (Score:3 Normal)
cjpops
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I always use DVR and watch games later.  Occassionaly (like, when the weather won't support golf during the day), I'll start watching about 60 minutes after kickoff.  This allows me to not have to listen to between snap commentary, commercials or halftime "experts" telling me what I already saw.  Works great, for me, but I understand that some people like to watch live. 

That said - I can't imagine not watching defense or part of the game.  I love to watch the game, the entire game.  I care about more than the final score.

My advice?  Use the DVR, play some golf or hang with the family and watch the whole thing later.  Works wonders for my blood pressure.  I hardly ever find myself standing on the couch yelling at the TV anymore...:-)

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