"They do it right here" -- Washington sportscaster
The last few minutes of this, from a Washington writer describing what he saw in AA, is a warm tummy rub.
https://247sports.com/college/washington/Article/Washington-Huskies-UW-Football-Michigan-Wolverines-Dawgman-Radio-podcast-Kim-Grinolds-Chris-Fetters-Scott-Eklund-trying-to-make-sense-of-the-nonsense-that-was-31-10-loss-170787467/
I apologize for being a UM Computer Engineering grad who writes great engineering software for industry but can't do anything practical like post a decent link on this blog. But the last three minutes made me once again appreciate how thankful I am for being all things Michigan. I suspect many will agree.
September 12th, 2021 at 5:15 PM ^
I agree that Michigan is a better program than Washington.
September 12th, 2021 at 5:24 PM ^
Skip to the 30 min mark for the comments about Michigan stadium.
September 12th, 2021 at 5:38 PM ^
Thank you.
September 12th, 2021 at 8:20 PM ^
Nevermind
September 12th, 2021 at 5:43 PM ^
Love that he brings up that Michigan has no ads in the stadium. Where I sit, the next row behind me is where the visitor section starts. Fans always bring up that Michigan has no advertising and how nice it is, how unique it is in this day and age, and that Michigan doesn't need to when you have 100,000 people buying tickets and PSDs.
September 12th, 2021 at 6:00 PM ^
Precisely, in a world where corporations are shoving ads down your throat even more than a few decades ago, via the internet and even video games, it's refreshing to know that Michigan is still uniquely standing out in a positive way when it comes to advertisements
September 12th, 2021 at 6:16 PM ^
And yet so many members of this board were rending their garments and raising their pitchforks demanding that the NIL marketing money be allowed to flow.
September 12th, 2021 at 6:29 PM ^
What does NIL have to do with in stadium advertising?
September 12th, 2021 at 7:29 PM ^
This isn't my point to make, so I'm only guessing... but my bet is it's in response to the faction of M fans who believe that the administration is solely interested in their own bottom line, not moving quickly enough to grease the skids for NIL money because they believe, the school believes, this money that goes directly to players via NIL, is money that is in direct competition to money that would potentially go to things like the school's endowment.
September 12th, 2021 at 9:20 PM ^
Well, that was cute of you to speak up for your burner, but I'd prefer your burner speak for herself.
September 13th, 2021 at 10:55 AM ^
Nailed it.
September 12th, 2021 at 6:04 PM ^
The lack of advertising is so important to the Michigan Stadium experience, and it's good to occasionally be reminded that other schools don't have what we have. I hope that never changes.
September 12th, 2021 at 6:43 PM ^
If somehow putting ads in the stadium would cut the commercial breaks down I'd take that trade all day. The commercial breaks were absolutely brutal yesterday. Unfortunately, I know, that one has nothing to do with the other.
However, if ads in the stadium were related to NIL and player associated and helped us become BAMA level elite, that's also a trade I'd be willing to make. CFB has already made the full on semi-pro / NFL prep model so I'd be willing to give up the nostalgia associated with an "ad-less" stadium if it somehow guaranteed an elite product. Unfortunately, I don't think such a faustian bargain comes with any guarantees.
September 12th, 2021 at 7:45 PM ^
If somehow putting ads in the stadium would cut the commercial breaks down I'd take that trade all day.
It won't. The commercial breaks fund the TV networks. Ads in the stadium fund the athletic department.
September 12th, 2021 at 7:31 PM ^
And that is your Belle Tire post of the day!
September 12th, 2021 at 6:17 PM ^
Dave Brandon disagrees.
September 12th, 2021 at 8:18 PM ^
Unless you're on mgoblog at the stadium.
September 13th, 2021 at 9:14 AM ^
I couldn't help but notice the Meijer's headset Harbaugh was wearing. They sneak it in there where they can.
September 12th, 2021 at 5:39 PM ^
Eh, I’ll hold until we beat a team that hasn’t lost to a D-2 school before saying they’re doing it right in Ann Arbor.
September 12th, 2021 at 5:42 PM ^
Actually he is talking about the stadium, the in-game experience, lack of advertising all over the field, and the city of Ann Arbor, but thanks for being a dick for no good reason.
September 12th, 2021 at 6:19 PM ^
You’re welcome.
September 12th, 2021 at 5:51 PM ^
Nobody we’ve played has even PLAYED against a D2 school, let alone lost to one. Try again
September 12th, 2021 at 5:54 PM ^
Considering you are incapable of distinguishing between FCS/AA and D2 (or as you ascribe 'D-2') football, the irony of your misplaced snark warrants a point and chuckle in your direction
September 12th, 2021 at 6:18 PM ^
Oh no my Internet points!
Actually I know the difference between FCS and D———-2 since I went to a D——2 school but thanks for the lesson. Apparently my joke didn’t hit the mark.
September 12th, 2021 at 8:13 PM ^
First Rule of Holes.
September 12th, 2021 at 9:17 PM ^
Seems like you need ANUSTART.
September 12th, 2021 at 5:45 PM ^
"It's gonna be a fun week in Seattle on the message boards and on the site."
September 12th, 2021 at 5:57 PM ^
Was a good listen. Thanks for sharing.
September 12th, 2021 at 8:46 PM ^
I think Michigan could find a better balance between blowing terrible music into your ears at 747 volume and hearing the band, preferably more often.
September 12th, 2021 at 8:48 PM ^
FYI Washington plays at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium and I thank God every day Michigan hasn't done that to our stadium.
September 12th, 2021 at 9:39 PM ^
…yet.
Im eagerly awaiting the new revenue stream from Brazzers Field At Michigan Stadium - Presented to you by KY Jelly.
September 12th, 2021 at 9:43 PM ^
Doesn’t Michigan have a head football coach that’s sponsored by someone or something??
September 13th, 2021 at 10:51 AM ^
Amen.
September 12th, 2021 at 9:34 PM ^
Do you have proof that you write “great” software?
I haven’t read any of your stuff anywhere.
September 12th, 2021 at 9:42 PM ^
I hope the first add in Michigan Stadium is for a legal weed store
September 13th, 2021 at 10:48 AM ^
Good post thanks