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3 years 35 weeks ago I AM GROOT

I AM GROOT

3 years 35 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 35 weeks ago who cares this sport is fixed

who cares this sport is fixed by pollsters paid off by mass media. 

3 years 35 weeks ago I use the freep for toilet

I use the freep for toilet paper after ordering a burrito. 

3 years 35 weeks ago Dave Brandon should be fired

Dave Brandon should be fired for this game. 

3 years 35 weeks ago what would you rather watch:

what would you rather watch: Michigan's o-line or Joe Nathan pitch? 

3 years 35 weeks ago Here is one general example

Here is one general example of Brandon's marketing failure: My giving to the athletic department has decreased 100% since Brandon has taken over. In other words, I have stopped giving to the athletic department and instead directing my giving to a specific LS&A department.  I have also dropped my football season tickets and I am less inclinded to attend Michigan sporting events, even though I live in Ann Arbor. I have a lower overall rating of the department during Brandon's tenure. FYI, I couldn't care less about the quality of football. Even if the team won the BCS national title, I refuse to give to the athletic department until Brandon is either fired or forced to resigned. 

Being a Michigan alum used to feel like a member of a family. Now, I feel like a low level customer. 

3 years 35 weeks ago In OT news: Tigers lead the

In OT news: Tigers lead the mariners 2-1 in the bottom of the 5th. The tigers have been frustrating King Felix with both him and Lloyd Mclenndon regularly barking at the ump (lloyd was tossed in the second inning for arguing balls and strikes). 

3 years 35 weeks ago You must not live in south

You must not live in south Ann Arbor. The verizon reception in this area sucks a fat one. I switched to at&t and never have been happier with my service. Much faster and more reliable than verizon. 

3 years 35 weeks ago Was that because I posted

Was that because I posted using the app in the BPL thread? It is an awesome app.


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3 years 35 weeks ago same, with exceptions for the

same, with exceptions for the Red Wings and the Red Sox. 

3 years 35 weeks ago well he better whip it out

well he better whip it out soon or swansea is going to steal this one. new manager same result. 

3 years 35 weeks ago Go to price vs. king

Go to price vs. king Hernandez. We are talking about practice. Practice.


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3 years 35 weeks ago I have only seen college

I have only seen college hockey at ford field. I saw BC win the national title. I have also finished the Detroit marathon on the 50 at ford field. I have yet to see a football game at Ford Field.


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3 years 35 weeks ago I pull for Chelsea. Yeah,

I pull for Chelsea. Yeah, Jose Mourinho is a dick, but he is our dick.


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3 years 35 weeks ago A growler of Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale.

A growler of Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale.


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3 years 35 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 35 weeks ago I plan on buying 2 tickets

I plan on buying 2 tickets for $40. I won't pay more than $20 a ticket.


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3 years 35 weeks ago As a former biochemist, I ask

As a former biochemist, I ask you to cite your empirical evidence that points to sexual preference as to being a choice, since you are so sure it is a choice. 

Since I am not in the field of human sexuality, I have no clue of the top impact peer reviewed journals. 

All i know is from my POV as a straight man, I did not choose to be straight. I was attracted to females since I started growing through puberty. I am willing to bet several of my friends who are homosexual would say the exact same thing. IT IS NOT A CHOICE. My other friend who is transitioning male to female would also say the same thing about her gender. 

3 years 35 weeks ago that is my favorite line I

that is my favorite line I hear from those who are prejudiced. Please be tolerant to my intolerance...wait what...

3 years 35 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 36 weeks ago Dang it you are right. I got

Dang it you are right. I got tired of my students following my personal account. It could be ok for me to unprotect it for a few hours.


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3 years 36 weeks ago This point assume Brandon

This point assume Brandon receives the take from the gate. I am willing to bet that the revenue from the gate will be split between Hollis and Brandon. In essance it will have to be a 12,000 attendance assuming equal ticket prices. 

3 years 36 weeks ago on twitter I have been

on twitter I have been lighting up Dave Brandon: @DaveBrandonAD

3 years 36 weeks ago Good. Will you pay for my gas

Good. Will you pay for my gas to get out to chicago (or Amtrack ticket) along with purchasing my ticket to the game for a second time now? 

3 years 36 weeks ago I feel the same as a

I feel the same as a biochemist...I would rather eat some of the algae blooms out of Lake Erie than Chobani

3 years 36 weeks ago Me as well....

Me as well....

3 years 36 weeks ago If it is party bus loaded up

If it is party bus loaded up with Oberon, then I will stop my complaining against Dave Brandon. 

3 years 36 weeks ago Yeah, I enjoyed doing the

Yeah, I enjoyed doing the math and realizing season ticket actually increased on a per game basis ($1.62). The 15% Brandon threw out to sell ticket was complete bullshit like the majority of his marketing. 

3 years 36 weeks ago I am sorry as a season ticket

I am sorry as a season ticket holder all I see is me being defrauded by Dave Brandon yet again. Sure it is not that much money, but it is the principle of the matter that I was lied to yet again by Dave Brandon. I don't care if the game is in Chicago. I have tons of friends in Chicago I can stay with to see the game. However, I was expecting TWO home games, not one. 

3 years 36 weeks ago I guess it is all roses with

I guess it is all roses with Dave Brandaon's fraudulant practices. I love the whole bate and switch method as a season ticket holder. Fuck Dave Brandon. 

3 years 36 weeks ago Pay a few thousand to Dollar

Pay a few thousand to Dollar Bill Brandon and you will change your tune. 

3 years 36 weeks ago Yep, I am pretty pissed off

Yep, I am pretty pissed off as a season ticket holder for hockey. Brandon advertised a 15% reduction in price. However, when one does the math you will find an increase in $1.62 per game this season. Hmmmm....Now those of us in the SE michigan area lose one home game, so Brandon can build the brand out of state. Now, I know how long time football season ticket holders felt when Brandon moved the Bama game to Texas. It is a bait and switch. With my two tickets for the season the increase in price with a loss of one game amounts to a total of ~$62. Not a lot, but it is the principle of the matter. You can only dick over your season ticket holders so much before they turn on you. 

3 years 36 weeks ago hey look it's Dave Brandon!!!

hey look it's Dave Brandon!!!

3 years 36 weeks ago You do know alumni live in

You do know alumni live in other places other than Chicago...like perhaps Ann Arbor? Yeah, us Ann Arbor alums just lost a home game 5 days after the season ticket renewal. A typical bait and switch by Dave Brandon. 

3 years 36 weeks ago Exactly, I was lucky enough

Exactly, I was lucky enough to failed in my suicide attempt back when I was in high school. I was lucky enough to have friends and family that cared enough about to get me help. 

The world lost a comedic master. RIP. 

3 years 36 weeks ago Dolla dolla bill y'all

Dolla dolla bill y'all

3 years 36 weeks ago Disagree about the Big Chill.

Disagree about the Big Chill. I have been to every outdoor game except for the GLI last year, and the Big Chill has by far the best sight lines and the best lines outside of an indoor game. 

Ok, the GLI sucked. I heard about the holes in the ice surface that caused the game to be delayed. 

3 years 36 weeks ago Agreed. However, Big Chill

Agreed. However, Big Chill had awesome sightlines compared to the cold war and the other outdoor games. 

3 years 36 weeks ago Nope. I will be at this game.

Nope. I will be at this game. However, I am pissed off we are losing a home game to sparty. 

3 years 36 weeks ago Brandon just pulled a bait

Brandon just pulled a bait and switch....not surprise from dollar bill Dave. Thanks a lot, I enjoyed that hit to my credit card. 

3 years 36 weeks ago oh that is BS we lose our

oh that is BS we lose our home game

3 years 36 weeks ago I went to the Culver Classic

I went to the Culver Classic for Michigan/Wisconsin game at Camp Randall and heard absolutely ZERO anti-Michigan cheers. The only thing directed my way were Detroit Sucks chanted and I was wearing a Michigan hockey jersey. 

3 years 36 weeks ago I am so sick of the Wings are

I am so sick of the Wings are old meme. It is tired and completely false. Outside of Alfie and Cleary, who are the senior citizens on the team? If anything the wings issues are due to youth on the blue line. 

3 years 36 weeks ago Look for Porcello come up for

Look for Porcello come up for the bottom of the inning.

3 years 36 weeks ago screw MSU. I hate Ohio

screw MSU. I hate Ohio football like the next Michigan alum, but I cannot stand MSU basketball and hockey. 

3 years 36 weeks ago The start of a new season

The start of a new season with hope and promises for Detroit Lions glory.....just like the cubs in baseball. 

3 years 36 weeks ago At least PSU doesn't look

At least PSU doesn't look like clowns

3 years 36 weeks ago Joe Nathan is a bum. Soria

Joe Nathan is a bum. Soria should be closing.

3 years 36 weeks ago +1.

+1.

3 years 36 weeks ago Hmmm... Food on table and

Hmmm... Food on table and mortgage versus tickets. Tough decision....

3 years 36 weeks ago Agree. However, there comes

Agree. However, there comes to. Point where putting food on the table and paying the mortgage is more important than a football game. Unfortunately, Brandon has priced many middle class families like my own out with his dynamic pricing scam. I am happy with every promotion that is announced. It shows Brandon's bosses, the regents, that his policies and direction are not working. Hopefully, it will force him to actually lower season ticket prices.

3 years 36 weeks ago Today has been a rough one

Today has been a rough one for me: countess has injury issues, Brandon releases a god awful ugly jersey for penn state, and ticket sales are predictably failing.

3 years 36 weeks ago Exactly. That is why I am not

Exactly. That is why I am not buying the whole team loves them line.

3 years 36 weeks ago Sorry if I don't buy company

Sorry if I don't buy company press releases especially one headed by Dave Brandon.

3 years 36 weeks ago That evidence is similar to

That evidence is similar to Kim Jong Un showing a bunch of North Koreans living happy lives.

I want a reaction not on an official company account off the record.

3 years 36 weeks ago This is not an adaptation.

This is not an adaptation. You don't see penn state updating their uniforms. Biggest change was adding names to the back for them.

FYI, I was a huge Rich Rod fan and prefer the spread option over the pro-set.

Thanks for your kind sentiments.

3 years 36 weeks ago Informal poll:A: I like this

Informal poll:

A: I like this jersey and use words like dope, sick, or fresh
B. I like this jersey and don't use words like dope, fresh, or sick
C. These uniforms look ugly and I use words like dope, fresh, or sick
D. These uniforms suck and I don't use words like dope, fresh, or sick

3 years 36 weeks ago Don't disparage quality

Don't disparage quality comics like the Avengers. Blame douchebags like Beiber or Kanye for this dibacle.

3 years 36 weeks ago I am 31 and I despise them.

I am 31 and I despise them. It looks like something Beiber or Kanye would design.

3 years 36 weeks ago Yeah, I like clean looks and

Yeah, I like clean looks and tradition. Not a hodgepodge that Beiber would wear. Fair enough if you like them.

3 years 36 weeks ago Company men all the way. I

Company men all the way. I want someone to meet them at The Jug and get their true opinion.

3 years 36 weeks ago Fire Dave Brandon. I am tired

Fire Dave Brandon. I am tired of this crap.

3 years 36 weeks ago Have you actually looked at

Have you actually looked at this train wreck?

3 years 36 weeks ago Ugh... I am so glad I am

Ugh... I am so glad I am going to be in Chicago that weekend and missing this game. They look fugly.

3 years 36 weeks ago Why am I not surprised you

Why am I not surprised you would like this heaping pile of garbage.

3 years 36 weeks ago ZUMBAS!!!!

ZUMBAS!!!!

3 years 36 weeks ago Sorry. That is just Denard,

Sorry. That is just Denard, roh, and Van Bergan being company men. Not buying they actually liked the jerseys.

Fire Brandon

3 years 37 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 37 weeks ago Touchdown!

Touchdown!

3 years 37 weeks ago damn, I am a purdue alum and

damn, I am a purdue alum and my wife is a Furman grad and is now rubbing that higher ranking in my face.

3 years 37 weeks ago NPR for me. I prefer

NPR for me. I prefer intelligent conversation. 

3 years 37 weeks ago I pretty much hate sports

double post...

3 years 37 weeks ago I pretty much hate sports

I pretty much hate sports talk with a passion. I would rather not listen to a meat head with an IQ approaching that of a head of lettuce. Don't get me started on Valenti. 

NPR is the way to go, especially Wait Wait Don't Tell Me on Saturdays. 

3 years 37 weeks ago i have feeling your not going

i have feeling your not going to last long here.

3 years 37 weeks ago that's an improvement? life

that's an improvement? life is too short to drink major domestics son.

3 years 37 weeks ago I think that is a good

I think that is a good thing...I have bad memories of Old Style shits from my days at Purdue...

I was at Wrigley for the first Cardinals series early in the season and I couldn't find Old Style as well. Just goose island and bud (both InBev brands). 

3 years 37 weeks ago He did screw up the ticket

He did screw up the ticket sales for the event by tweeting out the season ticket holder pre-sale code and sending out an email with the wrong date for the season ticket holder pre-sale. 

3 years 37 weeks ago The pistons couldn't fill the

The pistons couldn't fill the Intramural gym. 

3 years 37 weeks ago One word, Helicopter 

One word, Helicopter 

3 years 37 weeks ago Bieber and One Direction

Bieber and One Direction proved this theory. 

Shut your whore mouth about U2

 

3 years 37 weeks ago oh hell no...

oh hell no...

3 years 37 weeks ago No just no. If there is going

No just no. If there is going to be a wrestlemania, why don't we just hold a Juggalo convention. 

3 years 37 weeks ago I am sorry my internet was

I am sorry my internet was sucking you asshole.

3 years 37 weeks ago Want to bet? Nobody watches

Want to bet? Nobody watches the Accenture championship.

3 years 37 weeks ago College football is a niche

College football is a niche sport global. That is a fact.

3 years 37 weeks ago no you made a false

no you made a false equivalence argument. MLS will always be a minor league in this country.

3 years 37 weeks ago How about U2, Red Hot Chili

How about U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, or Bruce Springsteen? I would love to see a concert in the big house. 

3 years 37 weeks ago false equivalence argument. A

false equivalence argument. A better argument would be to compare the US soccer leagues with European Ice Hockey, especially the Swedish Hockey League. For all intents and purposes the MLS is a minor league for the EPL, La Liga, and Bundesliga. Just like the SHL is a minor league for the NHL and the KHL. 

Going by ratings I would put soccer in this country at the level of the ice hockey and above NASCAR and Golf. 

However, I fail to see the point of denigrating other people's interests. The nobody cares about soccer meme is old. Guess what 98% of this planet doesn't give a shit about college football or the NFL. 

3 years 37 weeks ago false equivalence argument. A

false equivalence argument. A better argument would be to compare the US soccer leagues with European Ice Hockey, especially the Swedish Hockey League. For all intents and purposes the MLS is a minor league for the EPL, La Liga, and Bundesliga. Just like the SHL is a minor league for the NHL and the KHL. 

Going by ratings I would put soccer in this country at the level of the ice hockey and above NASCAR and Golf. 

However, I fail to see the point of denigrating other people's interests. The nobody cares about soccer meme is old. Guess what 98% of this planet doesn't give a shit about college football or the NFL. 

3 years 37 weeks ago false equivalence argument. A

false equivalence argument. A better argument would be to compare the US soccer leagues with European Ice Hockey, especially the Swedish Hockey League. For all intents and purposes the MLS is a minor league for the EPL, La Liga, and Bundesliga. Just like the SHL is a minor league for the NHL and the KHL. 

Going by ratings I would put soccer in this country at the level of the ice hockey and above NASCAR and Golf. 

However, I fail to see the point of denigrating other people's interests. The nobody cares about soccer meme is old. Guess what 98% of this planet doesn't give a shit about college football or the NFL. 

3 years 37 weeks ago Ratings from the last two

Ratings from the last two world cups, the EPL, Champions League, and world cup qualifying disprove your vast ignorance. 

3 years 37 weeks ago thankfully changing

thankfully changing demographics mean closed minded individuals like you are a dying breed. 

3 years 37 weeks ago thankfully changing

thankfully changing demographics mean closed minded individuals like you are a dying breed. 

3 years 37 weeks ago I live in Ann Arbor. I have

I live in Ann Arbor. I have been considering dumping uverse for awhile and cutting the cord. My uverse bill is $145 with two HD boxes, HBO/Cinemax (free currently), and the mid level package for both tv and internet. I have my Dad's password for ESPN and my own account with netflix. I just want to be able to get HBO (especially for GoT, Boardwalk Empire, Silicon Valley).   

I know I can go much cheaper if I went internet only. Has anyone tried to get the Internet + HBO promotion for access to HBO Go with Comcast? 

3 years 37 weeks ago that is assuming one could

that is assuming one could afford to attend a game without robbing a bank. 

3 years 37 weeks ago Fire Brandon. Until he lowers

Fire Brandon. Until he lowers prices to the level non-doctors and lawyers can afford season tickets without sacrificing a kidney, I will NEVER support dave brandon.

3 years 38 weeks ago Agreed. He is a giant douche.

Agreed. He is a giant douche.

3 years 38 weeks ago If anyone has extra tickets

If anyone has extra tickets or interested in unloading their tickets for a fair price I would be interested.

3 years 38 weeks ago Have a beer and a lap dance

Have a beer and a lap dance on me.

3 years 38 weeks ago i believed the same thing

i believed the same thing about the locker room issues. Losing Clare and Guptil is addition by subtraction. 

3 years 39 weeks ago heading to Cooperstown this

heading to Cooperstown this weekend for the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. It will be my first trip to cooperstown. Then my wife and I will be heading to Boston and Maine for a few days of vacation. 

3 years 39 weeks ago the finals better be rainbow

the finals better be rainbow road. 

3 years 39 weeks ago yeah, well so are half of the

yeah, well so are half of the burnt out buildings in Detroit. It is time to move forward from both the Joe and the Olympia. The roaring 1920's are not coming back. 

3 years 39 weeks ago I am not suprised Bleacher

I am not suprised Bleacher Report is popular due to the reading levels of some of our recent high school graduates. I hold this opinion as a teacher. 

3 years 39 weeks ago yeah, I will wait until mid

yeah, I will wait until mid August to download the OS rosters off EA locker. There is too much training camp changes coming down until the start of the season. Perhaps we can get another mgoblog season going again on X box live. I remember last season, it fell through half way through the season due to individuals flaking out. 

3 years 39 weeks ago I was at the game last night.

I was at the game last night. No, we didn't get blown out due to Coke, but he wasn't part of the solution to come back. The best part of the game last night was the hecklers in the stands after Coke came in. 

3 years 39 weeks ago Let's win a college football

Let's win a college football playoff first and then make criticisms of the new president.

3 years 39 weeks ago Please be come true. I fail

Please be come true. I fail to understand how I am less of a supporter of the University when I give to the school education and not the athletic department.

3 years 39 weeks ago damn iphone...sigh...My

damn iphone...sigh...My twitter account could use some more followers though.

3 years 39 weeks ago Wooot!!!!! The regents

Wooot!!!!! The regents finally stood up to Dollar Bill Dave! 

3 years 39 weeks ago It is always date night when

It is always date night when I write Dave Brandon a check. I would at least want him to buy me followers before I have to bend over and take it in. 

3 years 39 weeks ago Duderstadt was right. The

Duderstadt was right. The damn boxes have created a haves and have nots in the Michigan fan base. 

3 years 39 weeks ago I truly believe this is yet

I truly believe this is yet another attempt to make the higher income individuals that can actually afford season tickets feel all good and warm inside and then not blink twice when Dave approaches them for yet another donation or raises ticket prices. 

Dave was a snake oil saleman with Dominos and he remains one with Michigan. 

3 years 39 weeks ago Want to make that bet? I

Want to make that bet? I won't be giving to Dave even with 2015's schedule. 

3 years 39 weeks ago Oh those poor engineers,

Oh those poor engineers, managers, lawyers, and physicians that can afford season tickets are being victimized...booo hooo...fricken hoo. 

How about DollarBill Brandon throw those of us not in the top 10% a bone once in awhile? You know like lower ticket prices, or opening this up to fans who have bought a season ticket in the past couple of years but can no longer afford it. 
 

this event is yet another middle finger to those of us who have been priced out. I am remembering everything Dave does and I am speaking out with my wallet. I am buying tickets off the street or on stub hub. I am no longer donating to the athletic department, but to the school of education the department of biophysics. 

3 years 39 weeks ago Nothing like Dollarbill

Nothing like Dollarbill Brandon pricing out loyal fans. 

3 years 39 weeks ago You know what, I change my

You know what, I change my suggestion from Debbie Does Dallas to Backdoor Girls Part 19. I feel like I am taking it up the rear door whenever Brandon announces ticket prices. 

3 years 39 weeks ago I wish I could afford season

I wish I could afford season tickets after being priced out this season. I guess it makes sense to raise ticket prices for less homegames and such a crappy schedule. 

3 years 39 weeks ago I don't know how any recent

I don't know how any recent college grad with student loans and a mortgage can afford tickets unless they are an engineer/lawyer/physician. You stated my exact opinion of Brandon's antics much better than I could. I have been a die hard fan for years but I feel left behind and betrayed due to Dave raising ticket prices beyond my financial means. 

I have a novel idea to mend the fences in our alumni base and fan base. How about we reward all fans who support the team, not just to top 10% or those who can still financialy support football season tickets? Showhow I doubt move night will come even close to capacity. So, it wouldn't hurt one bit to invite more fans not just your top donors.

At least Dave threw everyone a bone by lowering the price of hockey season tickets a bit. 

Sure, my views are jaded a bit with jealousy towards those who can still afford tickets. I am just tired of feeling like a second class citizen by Dave Brandon. 

3 years 39 weeks ago Dude why are you such an

Dude why are you such an asshole? Just wondering. 

3 years 40 weeks ago Exactly. Most people don't

Exactly. Most people don't care about distance running, but I live and breath distance running. Being a dick to those who care about things you don't care about just shows your immaturity. 

3 years 40 weeks ago Or the newest sequel David

Or the newest sequel David does Dallas

3 years 40 weeks ago They should show Debbie Does

They should show Debbie Does Dallas

3 years 40 weeks ago They should show Debbie does

They should show Debbie does Dallas.

3 years 40 weeks ago I hate noon games. No time to

I hate noon games. No time to get a good buzz on. 

3 years 40 weeks ago Fire Dave Brandon

Fire Dave Brandon

3 years 40 weeks ago The WOW Factor! 

The WOW Factor! 

3 years 40 weeks ago Apparently the shot of the

Apparently the shot of the Christ the Redeemer was to cover up a streaker on the pitch. Lebron took a video of the idiot. 

 

3 years 40 weeks ago I would love to get a

I would love to get a Michigan soccer kit before the ManU/Real Madrid match. 

3 years 40 weeks ago FIFA's lack of an independent

FIFA's lack of an independent physician/neurologist on the sideline is scandalous, just like everything about that organization. 

3 years 40 weeks ago Go Machine! 

Go Machine! 

3 years 40 weeks ago I'll leave this here...  

I'll leave this here...

 

3 years 40 weeks ago not online

not online illegally...Watching the game right now in Ann Arbor

http://www.stream2watch.me/baseball/kansas-city-royals-vs-detroit-tigers...

3 years 40 weeks ago I can't remember the last

I can't remember the last time I watched an NBA game. I swore off the NBA after the stones were boned by Shaq and the heat in the eastern conference finals. I saw game 3 from the rafters at the palace. 

3 years 40 weeks ago right... I guess I will take

right... I guess I will take you at your word Sir Knight of the Internet...

3 years 40 weeks ago the move actually makes me

the move actually makes me hate him less as well, but hate ESPN and our mass media culture more. 

3 years 40 weeks ago I got your point the entire

I got your point the entire time. Thanks for the insults BTW (typical mgoblog immaturity). I have HUGE problem with people telling me what I SHOULD believe or not. I will look at the data and metrics myself and come to my own conclusion. The Fox News'ing and ESPN'ing of America is a major problem in our society. Too few in our country use the 6lb muscle between their ears. 

3 years 40 weeks ago So all of those metrics is

So all of those metrics is supposed to make me like him....no thank you. I couldn't care if he found a vaccine for HIV and cleared gridlock in congress. 

3 years 40 weeks ago I know, but that is the tone

I know, but that is the tone of your message to anyone criticising dear ol Lebron. 

3 years 40 weeks ago I guess I HAVE to like Lebron

I guess I HAVE to like Lebron because YOU said so. So that settles that issue. 

3 years 40 weeks ago Nope. I will retract my

Nope. I will retract my statement and admit I was wrong. Unlike the rest of America I actually allow data and evidence to influence my beliefs, not blind hope. 

3 years 40 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 40 weeks ago as opposed to the Hoke fans

as opposed to the Hoke fans on here...two way street. Like I said above the results have been trending downwards for Hoke. If Hoke has a rebound year I will retract my statement. 

3 years 40 weeks ago yep, let's see. If Hoke has a

yep, let's see. If Hoke has a rebound year, I will retract my statement. 

3 years 41 weeks ago that sounds a lot like

that sounds a lot like biology to me...an alpha with high evolutionary fitness and ability to attract a mate to pass down his genes for future generations. 

3 years 41 weeks ago yet the bulk of Rich's class

yet the bulk of Rich's class has the last MI BCS win since 2002 something Hoke cannot claim with his shitty recruiting.

3 years 41 weeks ago Fair enough.. However, I also

Fair enough.. However, I also believe ticket prices and the attractiveness of 60 in LED's in air conditioning has a major effect on attendance. Not just at Michigan, but at most universities. Which gets to my point that Brandon's policies are not helping to combat the attractiveness of the home environment. My opinion is if you are not part of the solution then you are part of the problem. 

Basketball seating is a different animal than football. Dave didn't scrap GA student seating but stuck with it. It became streamlined unlike football (a logistical nightmare). Yes, winning helps. 

3 years 41 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 41 weeks ago We can have one sin in our

We can have one sin in our life can't we...?

3 years 41 weeks ago False,  I would still HATE

False,  I would still HATE the man. 

3 years 41 weeks ago Your third point is a

Your third point is a complete gneralization. Not every student (myself included when I was a student and still don't as a young alum) parties like a drunken sailor. Dave's GA policy made it as difficult as possible for students to enter the stadium. The logistics of the GA policy was complete bunk to the point where it was scrapped halfway through the season. Finally, the about face Brandon performed after the season scrapping the entire GA policy while also raising ticket prices for students speaks to his lack of transperancy to have the students involved in the football experience. Sorry, I am calling BS on your post. 

3 years 41 weeks ago while Hoke's best season and

while Hoke's best season and BCS win was the one with 3/4's Rich Rod's recruiting and 1/4's of Lloyd's...

3 years 41 weeks ago Sounds about the same as my

Sounds about the same as my interactions with Brandon on the hockey side of things. The Dekers board met with one of his many Office of Development yes men. The yes man went on and on about how they would do anything to help booster clubs like the Dekers. Yet, here we are in 2014 and the Dekers are the last of the athletic booster clubs after the softball Diamond Club went under recently. Dave decides to do the exact opposite of helping us out, relegating us to a tiny corner of Yost and charging us the full cost of advertising inside Yost while giving the family discount the University Health System and other preferred organizations. Our entire goal is to raise funds for an endowed hockey scholarship. Pretty much everything we do now except for the annual post-season banquet is unofficial. Dave killed our board and jumbotron advertising, 50/50 (while sparty's and the Ohio State's equivalent organizations continues there 50/50's), and took over the homecoming hockey rally. We were willing to work the athletics support staff and Office and Development in any capacity necessary. 

3 years 41 weeks ago I can guarantee that I did

I can guarantee that I did not drop my season tickets due to Wins/Losses. Dave constantly raising ticket prices did my family in. It is no longer affordable for a secondary educator salary. With my low opinion of Brandon I would rather give my money to a scalper on gameday for most likely  half the cost. 

3 years 41 weeks ago You don't think Lucifer is

You don't think Lucifer is making all of the ASPCA commercials? 

3 years 41 weeks ago Ok serious post. My issue is

Ok serious post. My issue is Dave's lack of long term vision when it comes to donors. Why piss off your younger alums and current students at the sacrifice of older top 1% donors. My generation as we age will gradually become your major donors. My generation does not forget how we are treated. I have already shifted my giving towards the academic side. Good luck getting the younger alums and fans to come back when he has treated us like complete crap in favor of his corporate buddies.

3 years 41 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 41 weeks ago fuck Dave Brandon

fuck Dave Brandon

3 years 41 weeks ago I expect.... The WOW Factor

I expect....

The WOW Factor

3 years 41 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 41 weeks ago Nope all michigan. I openly

Nope all michigan. I openly root against Purdue.

3 years 41 weeks ago Man, I wish they did this

Man, I wish they did this when I was a student at Purdue. Boiler Up!

3 years 41 weeks ago Gotta go with Dollar Bill

Gotta go with Dollar Bill Dave! He is going to break the 100k streak this year! 

3 years 41 weeks ago who cares. american football

who cares. american football is a dying sport going the way of the dinosaur. Let's talk about the upcoming soccer season. 

3 years 41 weeks ago Michigan leads in the WOW

Michigan leads in the WOW factor

3 years 41 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 41 weeks ago oh goody i can't wait to see

oh goody i can't wait to see how Dave Brandon whores his way through this season. 

3 years 41 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 41 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 41 weeks ago or even how two oil barons

or even how two oil barons can auction off America one piece at a time, or one representative. 

3 years 42 weeks ago this thread needs more Kate

this thread needs more Kate Upton. 

3 years 42 weeks ago He better win both and cure

He better win both and cure cancer.  I am tired of low expectations. 

3 years 42 weeks ago Get ready for the excitement

Get ready for the excitement of a Greece/Costa Rica Shootout!

3 years 42 weeks ago Like clockwork Montezuma

Like clockwork Montezuma emerges on the pitch for Mexico for round 16! 

 

3 years 42 weeks ago That game was my favorite

That game was my favorite sporting event ever. My wife was lucky enough to be at that game. I couldn't go, because I had to GSI my chem sections. 

3 years 42 weeks ago Hockey will easily be the

Hockey will easily be the first to win a national championship. Hockey isn't bound by the shady by the scenes bagmen or PED's like basketball and football that is rampant in the SEC and the Big XII. Mike Babcock will guide us to the next national championship with junior captain Dylan Larkin and future hobey baker winner senior Zach Nagelvoot. 

Yes....this will happen. As spoken by the THE KNOWLEDGE. Yes. 

3 years 42 weeks ago mine too! Let's get Babcock

mine too! Let's get Babcock behind the Michigan bench. 

3 years 42 weeks ago sploosh

sploosh

3 years 42 weeks ago I need to get banged

I need to get banged hard....I am so hard up for post banging. Once I start post banging I don't know if I will be able to stop. I want to post bang in every position. Missionary, doggy style, reverse cowgirl, pile driver. 

 

3 years 42 weeks ago The WOW experience!

The WOW experience!

3 years 42 weeks ago I am willing to bet I can buy

I am willing to bet I can buy a ticket to the horrow part deux for $5 outside the stadium on gameday. 

3 years 42 weeks ago in the short term it hurts,

in the short term it hurts, but in the long term it leads to real solutions. Those of us sick of Brandon are tired of the minor league baseball level antics and catering to the top 1% of socioeconomic demographics. Heck catering to the top 1% while screwing over the middle class is the # problem in this country anyways. 

3 years 42 weeks ago Completely Agree. Time to

Completely Agree. Time to show the regents and our new president how dangerous Dave Brandon has been to the Michigan brand. I hope to see empty seats. 

Anyone buying from the university doesn't like money. You can get the majority of the season for a significant discount on the secondary market. 

3 years 43 weeks ago Ok, mandatory executions for

Ok, mandatory executions for those that violate election reform.

3 years 43 weeks ago Who cares. The shear majority

Who cares. The shear majority only care about filing up their reelection coffers from lobbyists than the actual and urgent needs of their constituents. 

fuck congress. 

If I had it my way we would have immediate election reforms (including the repeal of Citizens United) and dissolution of all current representatives and senators, with an immediate elections to refill those seats. 

3 years 43 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 43 weeks ago 100% disagree. You seem to

100% disagree. You seem to undersestimate the scores of Michigan alums who have been alienated to the point where we refuse to donate to the athletic arm of the university. Myself, included will only resume our giving when Dave Brandon is either fired by the president or resigns. I am sick and tired of Dave Brandon catering to the top 1% of the socioeconomic demographic while making Michigan athletics completely unaffordable for the middle class. I couldn't care less if Michigan was a defending BCS title holder. It used to feel like a family with the Michigan fan base, now it feels like a country club. 

3 years 43 weeks ago I guarantee someone could get

I guarantee someone could get an App State ticket for $5 outside the stadium 5 min before kick. 

3 years 43 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 43 weeks ago Anyone watching True Blood? I

Anyone watching True Blood? I am watching out of obligation, since I have seen every other episode, I might as well see the last ones. 

3 years 43 weeks ago yep, the corporate

yep, the corporate gladhandling is entering academic world unfortunately. Just more reason for a revolution against 1% in this country. 

3 years 43 weeks ago (No subject)

3 years 43 weeks ago No kidding. I will be

No kidding. I will be renewing my season tickets for hockey to show Douchebag Brandon this is how you treat your middle class fans, not by pricing them out. 

3 years 43 weeks ago This rowdy fan has a PhD and

This rowdy fan has a PhD and listens to NPR. 

3 years 43 weeks ago Good for you! Too bad the

Good for you! Too bad the rest of the old folks aren't in maize with the same precentage as the student section. 

Oh, I haven't missed a home game since 2008. 

3 years 43 weeks ago I wish it worked like

I wish it worked like that...coming someone who has barely missed out on Boston Marathon qualifying twice....

3 years 44 weeks ago Blame the old people and

Blame the old people and Greek system for not wearing maize.

3 years 44 weeks ago 1. I think Dave Brandon will

1. I think Dave Brandon will be the downfall of the entire athletic program. Outrageous ticket prices are driving away my generation to the point where the next AD is going to have extreme difficulties selling out Michigan stadium and soliciting us for big donations in the future. I am to the point where I have soured so much against Dave Brandon I don't want to give a single cent to his athletic department until he is fired or forced to resign. Instead I wil be directing my giving towards my academic program.

2. I believe our priorities our way out of wack for higher education. We place too much emphasis on athletics and not enough on academic research. I would rather have the BTN air symposiums and lectures from our world class professors and researchers in the Big Ten. Yes, I am that big of a nerd I would rather watch a great biochemistry lecture. 

3. I firmly believe MSU is juicing with HGH under Dantonio. Dantonio is cut from the same swarmy rug as Perles. 

4. Fuck MSU

3 years 44 weeks ago Makes sense   Spain's

Makes sense

 

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