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I am confused.  There is one picture of the other side of those gold pants that has the initials.  Is it just me or does it look like there is a giant phallic-looking object coming out of the pants?  It may just be the end of a long work day but it seriously caught me off guard.

The weather is hard to beat...take that as a fact from a Michigander who moved out here a couple years ago.  However, the one thing I have never understood is how USC covers up the fact that the neighborhoods directly bordering campus are pretty crappy.  I mean, sure there are probably bad areas around any large University Campus to some extent, but it's really not that nice.  I would much rather hang around and explore the areas around AA than USC any day.

Plus, anyone who has visited downtown LA or Hollywood can tell you that it's nothing near what most people think it is.  Much dirtier, much less sexy than the mind would have you believe.  Just my two cents on a Tuesday morning.

I think the main thing to be worried about here is the munchies though.  As bad as having a player suspended is, putting on all the bad weight due to late night runs for Funions, Cheetos, and Doritos would be the real dowside to weed use

Same here.  Been reading the blog for probably a year and a half or so, but really only post once and a while when something comes up that i feel i can actually add some decent commentary to.  I do check the blog pretty much once an hour every day, on the hour, for the entire 12-15 hour work day.

I completely agree for personal travel, and believe me I always go that route first.

However, there are sadly not too many flights out of Burbank that go to the UK, which was the case not the other day.  That is the curse of having to go on last minute overseas trips!

I am over 21 and I agree that both are in the wrong here, as in my opinion the correct way to handle it would have been to discuss these types of grievances (sp?) behind closed doors.  My Dad always used to say that you praise in public and discipline in private, and I believe that's a good way to go about it.  A lesson can be taught and learned without needing to shout, use violence, or punish severely.

However, I think had he even tossed the computer in the trash or even hit it with a hammer, the reaction would not have been as bad as him using a gun.  While I don't agree with his tactics, I understand why he did it as I have grown up with guns all my life.  My dad did the same thing to some of my stuff actually, got the 16 gauge out and blasted away at a couple of playboys he found under my bed.  For us, guns were tools and were used as such, even sometimes for a satirical demonstration such as this. 

I see why he used the gun, and I really think he should probably have thought about the broad reach of his audience.  Show that clip in certain locations, and you will get a bunch of laughing and back slapping for a job well done.  Show it in a different area, and you have the cops on the way.

In the end however, I could definitely see where his daughter got her attitude from.  I personally would have made mine work for the money to install the upgrades on the laptop instead of giving them to her, would have made her appreciate the whole thing more anyway.

We are actually 2-1 in the whites, and 0-1 in the away bumble-bee explosion uniforms.

Yes, we west siders decided that it should be Meijer's as opposed to meijer....not sure why that ever happened.  I lived in Allendale for the first 24 years of my life, and never once did i hear someone refer to it as just Meijer.  HAHA

I do agree with you on that note, maybe I took the hockey analogy a little to literally.  I think we will see fight out of the boys yet though.  Just like when you first get hassled by the bullies at school, you learn to adapt and how to beat them the next time.

Bravo on the Les Miles comparison for Zooker.  That made me laugh out loud in the middle of my meeting.

I love how that article also says how Kelly insisted the getting a BCS berth was, "never the main goal" and that the dangling of that carrot was just a sound byte. Love to see the back tracking going on to justify less than stellar coaching and performance.

I agree with above.  Onward and upward for us.  I think that Michigan is actually in an interesting situation as we have been humbled in a lot of different ways over the last 4 years or so.  The Horror, the entire 08 season, Toledo, continued losses to tsio and MSU.  These are things that we hadn't necesssarily experienced before.  However, now that we have, I think we have a chance to remain more level headed and also more aware of how to never take anything for granted.  You can be sure that those Seniors out there don't want their last season to end that way, and many of them have learned through those items above as well.  I have a great feeling they are going to turn up the intensity to a whole new level and bring us some amazing memories in the weeks to come.  GO BLUE!!!

I have one of each of the Russian 5, but i definitely wear my Konstantinov jersey the most.  Vlad the Impaler will live on forever in my heart as one of the most dominant men to ever wear the colors

I am with youo there indeed.  This year's ND game saw me open a fresh pack for kickoff and saw the last one get polished off after my run around my house to celebrate the win.  I actually spent most of the second half watching the game through my living room windows as the GF refused to bend and let me smoke inside one time.

I can assure you it is.  I love Michigan and the winter season, but there's something to be said for 70 degrees in January as well.

Juuussst a bit outside.....check about one page back on the board, title something along the lines of "Kinda OT".....

I grew up in Hudsonville and Holland Christian was just starting to play varsity football around  the same time my highschool started their program as well (Unity Christian).  I graduated before he was in HS, but I can remember taking in a game that he played in and being pretty impressed already way back then.

That's true.  However, I personally still have far too many painful memories of the 8th year, despite the fifth of Jamesons coursing through my veins,

Agreed, nonetheless starting the slow clap amidst the crickets......

Grew up just West of GR, but was cheering for Maize and Blue since I could walk.  Had a damn good paying internship and couldn't risk losing it to try and move over to AA, so ended up going to and graduating from Hope College.

Every year, would spend most every last penny i had on tickets in the nose bleeds of the Big House to see every home game rain or shine.  Even went on a few road trips to see away games.  I hope to some day move back home and do my Masters at U of M to get the real experience, but i will always bleed maize and blue (and orange and blue, go dutchmen!)

I was at the Dodgers/Tigers game last night and it was pretty tought to watch.  I agree with a lot of your points, but I also think that the 2006 team (or was it 2005) that went to the world series wasn't necessarily a team that looked World Series bound from the get go.

We haven't even hit the All Star break yet, and in my opinion teams really don't start pushing hard until after that happens, so i think as long as we keep pace with Cleveland for now and work towards a big push, we should be ok.

One thing that has always frustrated me about the Tigers as of late is Leyland (Sp?).  If you look at his career record, you pretty much get what the Tigers have had the last few years....inconsisten .500 baseball.  I love the guy to death, but i sometimes sense a little lack of energy/creativity/drive from him.  I am starting to persoanlly move towards the opinion that maybe it's time for some fresh blood at the helm of this team.  Just my two cents.

Yes, Burbank is probably 20-30 minutes from the Rose Bowl depending on traffic.  I will be taking the 5-7 minute  bike ride from my apartment down to the Rose Bowl to watch the Wolverines take on whomever.  Who wants to pregame?

I think you always have to take talent, because good competition will breed better performance.  If a player knows that a couple of miscues lands him on the bench, he will keep the intensity and focus high.

I believe a former Michigan running back had mentioned that the staff always told him that every year they were going to try and recruit the best running back in the country, and that he would always have to work to keep his spot as the number 1 back. 

With that pointer finger he can change young men's lives, and put a hole through a 3" steel plate FWIW....that is one hell of an appendage

I don't think taking three DB's (or two CB's and a S/CB type person) is a bad idea, seems to be one of the positions you can never have too much depth at.  Considering where we currently are at that position, i wouldn't mind sacrificing on OL to take another DB at all.

I think getting more pressure on the QB definitely will help out the TO margain, and hopefully Mattison is getting the guys up front ready for that task.  I honestly can barely remember what it feels like to jump up and cheer for a sack by a Michigan defensive lineman/linebacker.  It's been far too long.

I will second the kicking/SP debacle, really could use some insight from the coaches on that one.  I would also be interested to hear where Mattison has seen the most/the least improvement on Defense.  What areas are already looking great, and what areas will really need more work going into the summer and then fall.

JB really continues to impress me.  I can remember not thinking much about him or paying a lot of attention to him when we was first hired, but he continues to build the right way, and i am glad that the administration has given him time to do so.  This is going to be a special next couple of years for Michigan Basketball.

Even though I am a fan of all Michigan sports, until we put MSU back in their rightful place, i will only be rooting for their complete destruction on the football field for some time to come.

I think sometimes in recruiting, the attitude, work ethic, and dedication of the athlete can sometimes be way more improtant than the stars behind his name.  A team that plays as a team always has a chance to win and be successful (reminds of the 2004 Pistons, not necessarily the biggest names, but a great cohesive unit).  While not always the case, i am sure there are some egos attached to that 5th star. 

I think Hoke is recruiting guys who he believes in and who in turn believe in him and what he is doing.  That is something that is really awesome, because I think when you take an existing group of players that have been through a lot and are really bonded through the adversity, then sprinkle in new young guys who want to make a difference and want to give their all, you have a team that can produce something special.

The only piece of commentary Millen gave that I ever thought was any good was during the UCONN game (correct me if that is wrong) when Denard took off and all you hear is Millen saying, "That's 6!". 

Other than that, he has brought nothing but shame upon himself and a once proud NFL franchise.  Good thing we are breaking down the old iron bars of the cage he put around the might Lions.

Lemeuix going turtle in utter fear of what was coming his way.  Never has a man been more terrified of is certain and impending demise.

"They're writing hand-written letters — Coach Smith, Coach Mattison and Coach Hoke."  This comment really was interesting to me.  The coaches are doing everything they can to show how excited they are for these players.  I mean come one, and handwritten note!!?  That's just fricken awesome of them to do.  If I were a recruit that got a hand written note from a coach, it would really feel like i was part of a family.  HOKEMANIA is amazing!

My heart was pretty cold and stoney to the hire of Hoke initially, but he formed a small crack in that stone when he got up at that podium and said things like, "we would have walked here" , "you want to win 'em!!" (in reference to rivalry games), and "This is Michigan for God's sake".  Since then, everything he has done has worked that crack open bigger and bigger, and if he (and more importantly his corrdinators) can coach as well as they recruit, i am sure that crack will split wide open and i will get a gushy with man love for Hoke. 

Still, the win/loss columns are still 0-0, so I am going to remain a bit cautious and guard my heart a bit more until I see some really good results.  I will be really interested to see what this team looks like come fall practices.

I was about to say the same thing, less than two weeks until we are under 100 days until the season starts.  Gosh it really can't come fast enough!

Hey, it worked on Al Capone (well, i believe his was more for evasion if memory serves me correctly), so why not a sleazy car dealer in Columbus?

It still gives me chills to think about some of the talent stacked into the linebacker position over the next few years.  Bolden, Ross, RJS.....oh man it's going to be great.  This has been a great last few weeks to be a fan of sports throughout the state of Michigan!

I am trying to get all my Kings fans out here to root for the Wings also.  Nothing like getting in their ears and whispering (in my best fake Russian accent), "Do you really want the team that knocked you out of the playoffs in OT to win?  Join the Red army my purple and black friends, it is the only way to the hockey promised land"  We will be fired up on the West Coast for it!

Just what i needed to break the Tuesday afternoon blues!!!  Now time to sneak out the back door and beat the traffic home to watch the Wings! 

This is all just another exciting dose of Michigan sports Viagra!

I will echo everyone else here as well Denarded, absolutely fantastic work!  Can't wait for the fall to descend upon us and make the world right again!

Agree with that completely.  Football is important, but as well all know in football or any sport you are just one ligament/muscle tear away from never playing again.  Whatever his path may be, having the education to get through life should always trump the sports.

That being said, he could certainly help out both by working hard and getting that ultra-impressive Michigan education that is renowned the world over.  Keep working hard young man!

Don't forget Sparty, i mean come on....you have to really work hard to sink to levels low enought for them to seriously consider you....right?

I had the great pleasure of meeting former President Ford when I was just a little squirt and he was visiting Holland, MI.  I will never forget even at a young age the presence that he had around people and the respect he demanded, truly a beloved son of Michigan.

Always good to have more options to be able to move around the general area.  Riding the commuter trains on the South Shore line from Michigan City to Chicago was alright, but it would really be nice to have another fast option to get there.