TomVH: One Last Time

Submitted by TomVH on
I apologize to everyone that sent me congrats and well wishes that I didn't respond to, but I wasn't able to comment at the time. I have accepted a position with ESPN and will still be covering Michigan recruiting. I just wanted to thank everyone for the support and help along the way. It's bitter sweet to be leaving MGoBlog, but I'm excited about what's ahead. We're moving to Michigan this week so if you see me around say hi. If I don't get around to thanking you all I'll just say thank you here. We just got back from South Carolina for a friend's wedding yesterday, moving truck is coming today, and we drive back to Michigan for three days on Wednesday at 4am.

Chris Horvath

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:46 AM ^

Tom,

I would like to also take this opportunity to thank you for the time and dedication that you have demonstrated to this site and to Michigan Wolverines recruiting news.  I was a casual fan of the Wolverines, however never had followed recruiting until I found this site and you were the bait that kept me coming back.  You are a class act and I wish you the best at ESPN, and am really happy for the extra pay/benefits I am sure you will enjoy.  Could not have happened to a better guy!

gt4blue

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:48 AM ^

Tom, I'm a relatively new member here, but a life long fan of Michigan. In the short time I've been on here I have seen the respect and appreciation the members have given you as well a the relationships and trust that have been developed with each recruit. You've represented this site and Michigan well. I've looked forward to your posts and they've been insightful and respectful. Keep up the good work, good luck, and we'll miss you.

MilkSteak

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:51 AM ^

Thanks for your great posts and info, your contributions are what really got me into following recruiting.

If I happen to see you around AA, beer on me! Good luck with your new employer! 

Skunkeye

August 23rd, 2011 at 11:58 AM ^

Congrats and good luck!  You will be missed sorely around here.  Hopefully, I'll get a couple glimpses through the paywall at ESPN at your work over there.  Have fun.

 

Michigasling

August 23rd, 2011 at 12:02 PM ^

God, that's depressing! But if it takes a job at ESPN to get you out of the desert and into the lovely lakes, so be it. You've been an extraordinary part of this blog, and it's time we shared your expertise and class with the rest of the world. Hope ESPN's as good for you as you will be for them.

TorontoBlue

August 23rd, 2011 at 12:21 PM ^

Lurk & post here when you can, TVH.  You've got many friends here whose respect you have earned with your integrity and professionalism.  Hit us up outside your professional life when you can and GO BLUE!

thisisme08

August 23rd, 2011 at 12:32 PM ^

Good luck TomVH, you were the Jordan Kovac's of the recruiting world...just wandered into our little piece of the Mgouniverse and said "I got this shit" boom instant starter.

 

As an aside I dont know if its my new contacts or not..but I am tearing up a little right now..

tbeindit

August 23rd, 2011 at 1:15 PM ^

Tom it's been a great time reading your posts and following the recruiting.  You've put out a lot of great info, good luck at ESPN and hope to see you on the website/tb soon!

NoNon

August 23rd, 2011 at 1:31 PM ^

...spoiled, having you with us here at MGoBlog.  Congrats on a well deserved promotion and thanks for the countless hours and time put into helping make MGoBlog what it's become.  I'm sure we're in good hands going into the future but your contributions will be missed. 

Good luck and Go Blue!

SKIP TO MY BLUE

August 23rd, 2011 at 1:45 PM ^

Thank you for everything you have done for all of us who tune into MGoBlog. You have really provided me with good knowledge and insight on recruiting and helped me provide better insight to all the Michigan haters here in the south. Good luck at ESPN, I may even subscribe now.

pz

August 23rd, 2011 at 1:56 PM ^

You'll certainly be missed.. though we all know you'll still be lurking if not actively present (or at least I'll try to convince myself of that!).

Congrats on the move!

chrs5mr

August 23rd, 2011 at 1:56 PM ^

for everything you've done.  You were always Priority 1 read on here.  Good luck in your new position, the move and everything - well deserved.

Bb011

August 23rd, 2011 at 2:01 PM ^

This is a sad day. I come to this site for many reasons, but TomVH was definitely one of the main reasons, if not the main reason.

ken725

August 23rd, 2011 at 2:06 PM ^

Good luck to you and your family Tom.  I'm glad we got the chance to say our farwells.  Thanks for everything that you did for this community.