Three and Out... The I haz it thread...
[Ed-M: You can haz it too.]
The beauty of digital content, delivered right at midnight. Let the zero hours of sleep begin...
October 25th, 2011 at 10:16 AM ^
Ain't no thang.
October 25th, 2011 at 7:59 AM ^
I don't know why, but I received my copy on Monday. Amazon sent it a day early, no complaints.
October 25th, 2011 at 8:34 AM ^
I'm thinking of just buying the kindle version (I've downloaded the kindle app for my PC, or whatever) for $14.99. My question is: say my hard drive crashes or I get a crazy virus, can I re-download the book from Amazon without purchasing it again?
October 25th, 2011 at 8:40 AM ^
Yes, and you can read it from multiple registered devices as well. I have the Kindle app on both my mac and iphone and it automatically downloaded to both. I'm actually shocked that I prefer reading it from the iphone.
October 25th, 2011 at 10:44 AM ^
All your digital files get backed up to the cloud. Meaning, even if you lose all your devices, you can always go to https://read.amazon.com (it works on Chrome and Safari right now), and download them again. It also means you can read it on other people's smart phones or computers.
October 25th, 2011 at 8:39 AM ^
Does the hardcover have pics or anything ? Debated long n hard over which to get...
October 25th, 2011 at 8:42 AM ^
Pre-ordered a month ago; downloaded to my Nook already!
October 25th, 2011 at 8:53 AM ^
Damn me for doing the Amazon free (read: super slow) shipping.
Delivery estimate:October 31, 2011 - November 4, 2011
October 25th, 2011 at 9:04 AM ^
Same shit for me, except the 30th-3rd.... oh jeez..... It's going to be all over Rivals before I even get a fucking copy.
October 25th, 2011 at 9:18 AM ^
October 25th, 2011 at 9:21 AM ^
For me, the faster 'get it tuesday' shipping was exactly one dollar extra, and that's for El Paso. I'm not a prime member or anything
October 25th, 2011 at 10:17 AM ^
I shouldn't have been a cheap ass.
October 25th, 2011 at 9:23 AM ^
I am getting it for my father for Christmas, I hope to get my copy then as well. I will have to wait.
October 25th, 2011 at 9:38 AM ^
And it's in Middleton, WI, about 30 minutes away! Too bad I'm stuck in meetings all day...I hate being an adult.
October 25th, 2011 at 9:43 AM ^
Unfortunately don't haz it yet...expected delivery is between October 28 and November 1, and considering I pre-ordered it back in June or July I think I can wait a few more days. I'm expecting the worst in a lot of ways but I don't think I've ever been more excited about a book about sports. Once I get it I'm definitely putting down what I'm currently reading to get through it as quickly as possible.
October 25th, 2011 at 9:53 AM ^
On its way but I am sort of kinda hoping it doesnt get here todayt; you see Battlefield 3 was also released today and I have an epic gaming session lined up after work aka wife is not going to be home so I can go ape shit all I want about laying the smackdown on 12 year olds online.
October 25th, 2011 at 10:02 AM ^
In Barnes & Noble (Flint) yesterday to pick something else up for my wife. As I am walking through, there is a display with many copies of the book. Picked it up and started last night. I asked the employee why it was out already and she said there was no official sale date, so as soon as they received them, they put them out.
October 25th, 2011 at 10:09 AM ^
What's up with this Amazon shipping soon crap? I ordered it over a month ago.
October 25th, 2011 at 10:09 AM ^
Props to John U and I'm sure its a good read but I'm never buying this book. I just don't want to relive or rehash three of the most miserable years of Michigan football. I commend those of you who do for your clearly stronger constitutions. For me, I just want to move forward and let these three years be a sidenote in the history of the program.
October 25th, 2011 at 11:37 AM ^
but I'm going to get it and read it, more because of my respect for the author than wanting to relive the subject matter.
October 26th, 2011 at 1:10 AM ^
...sympathize with that reasoning but having been through about 125 pages so far, I would strongly encourage everyone to read it at some point in the next two years.
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<br>At risk of revisiting the last three years and antagonizing the two factions of pro-RichRod vs. anti-RichRod, it's clear mistakes were made on both sides and this goes into as much depth and detail as possible.
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<br>Let's not brush what happened aside as an unpleasant memory -- on the contrary, let us learn from it.
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<br>"Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it" ~ to quote an over-quoted phrase. Read it, form your own opinion and let's look to the future.
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<br>Go Blue!
October 25th, 2011 at 10:11 AM ^
With the decision to buy it on Kindle or not. I read the 1st hundred pages on iBooks and it's like crack! I will definitely want a hard copy, I just don't want to buy it twice!
October 25th, 2011 at 11:21 AM ^
I got a hard copy for the bookshelf and one for my kindle for better reading convenience. I have no problem giving Bacon the extra book sale
October 25th, 2011 at 10:29 AM ^
October 25th, 2011 at 10:53 AM ^
It was delivered to my office this morning. I've been avoiding all the threads about the book. I want to read it with an open mind. I'm really looking forward to diving into it tonight.
October 25th, 2011 at 11:16 AM ^
Anyone know where you can pick this up on campus? Will Ulrich's carry it? Really sucks that Border's is no mas.
October 25th, 2011 at 11:18 AM ^
The link at the top of the post isn't working for me.
October 25th, 2011 at 11:26 AM ^
So, yay technology
Good read so far...
October 25th, 2011 at 11:33 AM ^
Liked the vague MGoBlog reference in the prologue
October 25th, 2011 at 12:22 PM ^
Ya gotta love Dusty. He was the first person RR called after talking with Michigan. Dusty didn't believe him at first. Here is Dusty's response:
"Now, don't be messing with me, Rich. This is my mecca you're talking about! Let me just tell you this: Everything about Michigan is first-class."
Awesome but also really sad given how everything played out.
October 25th, 2011 at 12:42 PM ^
Ok, can somebody explain to me how an amazon seller is selling this book for $93 and another is selling it for $444 (!!!)? I'm actually looking for an answer btw...
October 25th, 2011 at 12:47 PM ^
Under $20 on Apple's bookstore.
October 25th, 2011 at 12:53 PM ^
I got it for under $20 on Amazon as well. I'm just surprised to see people asking for so much money for the book when it's easily available for $20 or less.
October 25th, 2011 at 12:43 PM ^
on my iPad. Came in last night...
The only reason I say this is because I am wondering if mgoblog can get a similar store up on iTunes to the one it has on Amazon? Felt "beveled guilty" that I couldn't get this blog some money with my iTunes money.
October 25th, 2011 at 12:46 PM ^
Read some last night on my iPad. Seemed pretty good so far. I'll have to read some more tonight.
October 25th, 2011 at 1:33 PM ^
I've only read the excerpts -- not the entire book -- so I won't judge the latter. But from what I've read so far, Bacon makes a silly error in reasoning:
He finds it totally irreconcilable that Carr would endorse the hiring of RR while at the same time telling players they're welcome to transfer. I don't find this out of line. It's possible to support both the incoming coach and the current players. And, if anything, the outgoing coach should err on behalf of his players. If I were the outgoing coach, I'd tell the players the same thing. A new coach -- with an entirely new system -- is being brought in. The players should have every right to leave if they prefer. In fact, they should have the right to transfer whenever they wish. It's not the army. It's college. I think Bacon gets caught up in jock-think here.
October 25th, 2011 at 1:35 PM ^
You have to at least let the coach speak to the players before they leave. It's not like RR was going to force anyone to stay, but if he could convince 2-3 of them to stay, who knows how that would have affected his tenure in Ann Arbor?
October 25th, 2011 at 1:43 PM ^
for my business trip. About 50 pages in and its been a great read...but there is an unshakable sense of doom mixed with a hint of shame...
October 25th, 2011 at 1:43 PM ^
for my business trip. About 50 pages in and its been a great read...but there is an unshakable sense of doom mixed with a hint of shame...
October 25th, 2011 at 3:23 PM ^
plus having an account ending in .edu (free 2 day delivery or overnight on pre-release) = received at work at 10 am today.
October 25th, 2011 at 4:26 PM ^
My hardcover copy from Amazon just showed up at my doorstep. I may not get any sleep tonight.
October 25th, 2011 at 7:29 PM ^
October 25th, 2011 at 9:43 PM ^
Sounds like this guy should be shot. (page 93 and 94) What does he have a PhD in? Jerkology?
October 26th, 2011 at 1:55 PM ^
Finished the book.
Just, fuck.
October 26th, 2011 at 2:04 PM ^
Finished the eBook last night and it was a real page turner and definitely really confirmed alot of my suspicions and thoughts of the past three years. Like others have said I do feel bad that Rich Rodriguez never really got a far shake but I am more angry at my athletic department and administration who never stood up for what was right.
Too often in the book you get a sense that the Michigan brand was worth more then the honor of defending someone who is supposed to be one of your own by telling the truth (Freep Issue, Buyout, etc). The silence and lack of defense of the program by the power brokers really comes through.
I think Bacon's book does a very good job putting us the readers into the locker rooms and coach's meetings which we as fans and alums never really get to see.