...talks about how UConn hasn't been in contact and how they're out. (HT: UMHoops)
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| 20 weeks 4 days ago | Possibly reading too much into this... |
OK, VERY likely I am reading too much into this (and I don't make a habit of doing this), but could this be him paying homage to Juwan Howard from the Fab Five days?? |
| 1 year 18 weeks ago | Also an Early man... |
I hail from Early, TX with a thriving population of 2,762. This adds absolutely nothing to the post, but I can't think of a time in my life where it made sense to mention that I was from Early, TX...so I will enjoy the opportunity now. |
| 1 year 26 weeks ago | There it is!!!! |
If you look on Denard's left hand you can see the scars where the dilithium spider bit him while he was in high school. |
| 1 year 37 weeks ago | Great story |
It's a good reminder that team colors and allegiances don't mean much in the bigger picture. Thanks for sharing, and I'll be praying for your cousin and family. |
| 1 year 37 weeks ago | Marell Evans? |
I did a quick search of the blog for an update before asking, but didn't find anything. Is his status in question? I have seen 2-3 mentions about him over the last couple of days...
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| 1 year 38 weeks ago | Detroit News |
She is the reporter that covers Michigan sports for the DetNews. |
| 1 year 39 weeks ago | Maize shirt |
If I recall correctly, he was wearing a maize shirt and a Michigan cap... |
| 1 year 39 weeks ago | I was there... |
As noted by a few others on this board, I was about 10 feet from this whole incident. Initially, we thought there was a fight between a ND fan and Michigan fan by the way everyone was acting, but then we saw the man lying on the row of seats. While it seemed like an eternity at the time (since the guy was clearly unconscious), the emergency staff were there quickly, took control of the situation, and got him out of there fast. It was very scary and surreal to watch (and somewhat odd as fans all over were cheering as DRob and Junior just scored our first TD of the night). The fan who was performing CPR did an amazing job of staying cool and doing what needed to be done. As there was no good way to find out how the guy was doing after the fact, it was a great relief to see the article and hear the guy is doing well. Thanks for posting. This is some good closure on an amazing night that I'll never forget. GO BLUE!! |
| 1 year 41 weeks ago | Inside joke... |
Beng a redneck myself, I was just playing on the perception that many Michigan fans had of RR and his family. I like the guy and his family, so it certainly wasn't intended to be anything personal. |
| 1 year 43 weeks ago | Via Twitter and Chris Mortensen... |
"While Ohio State denied any new disclosures by Pryor, ESPN has obtained documents confirming May 20 meeting w NCAA & bank records supplied" This never gets old
EDIT: PLEASE DELETE...DUPLICATE POST. |
| 1 year 47 weeks ago | Can't get the video to work... |
Telling me I need to find the plug-ins, but finds nothing after searching. Any suggestions? Thanks! |
| 1 year 47 weeks ago | Any recommendations for |
Any recommendations for making it less deceiving? I thought it was pretty fitting. ...and your avatar is very fitting for this thread. :-) |
| 1 year 47 weeks ago | A valid point... |
You make a valid point, but if I put myself in his shoes, I (personally) would be more honored by something they felt I deserved rather than what I asked for/hinted at. BUT, as you said, I am not DH. |
| 2 years 1 week ago | What about the players? |
If it's true what I am hearing about the players liking the night game jerseys, then that is more important to me than what the fanbase thinks. While it is clear that we are paying spectators, the game is about the athletes on the field...not my personal preference about their attire. However, we are all certainly entitled to voice our opinions... |
| 2 years 11 weeks ago | At the risk of bringing a curse upon our upcoming season... |
Am I seeing correctly in several photos that Denard's shoelaces are tied? Perhaps just an attempt by Hoke to contain the dilithium until Fall?? I know...I've hit a bad point in my life when I am looking forward to football so badly that I start to analyze a guy's shoelaces...but really?? |
| 2 years 27 weeks ago | Not claiming to be smarter than you... |
...but I still wonder if we have just seen the surface of the RRod playbook. With a full year under his belt running the offense, Denard and Co. will be much better suited to get to the next level of the playbook next year. While there were certainly ups and downs this year, I think RRod wanted to see the guys grasp the base of the offense before adding in the next layer of bells and whistles. However, my theory is purely conjecture though. And yes, it would be cool if the next level of our offense actually included real bells and whistles...think of the madness! |
| 2 years 29 weeks ago | Thanks for the post |
I know several had criticized RRod recently when he made the comment about "find another D1 school starting 5-6 true Freshmen on their defense", so this was quite telling for me. Whether viewed as an excuse or not, it's clear this is an undeniable fact. Thanks for doing the research!
GO BLUE! |
| 2 years 34 weeks ago | Thanks for sharing... |
This is a good story. And as much as we don't want to sometimes, it's good to put aside our sports rivalries to see the bigger picture. I'm glad to hear she is getting the care she needs and impressed at the manner in which it is being provided.
Now, why only a 2 TD margin??? It is OSU, right? |
| 2 years 34 weeks ago | Since we are now needing to get creative... |
Here's a story about a girl in Ohio who kicked a 43-yard FG: We could be like that movie Necessary Roughness with Sinbad that had Kathy Ireland as the kicker. :-) |
| 2 years 34 weeks ago | I heard it at the time... |
...and I can hear it in the video as well. I was trying to tell the idiot fan in front of me that our guys stopped because they heard the whistle. He was again trying to fire RRod because of the players not playing after the (now apparent) whistle. Didn't really affect the game, but definitely a mistake by an official. |
| 2 years 34 weeks ago | Problems with the Recuiting page on MGoBlog? |
Thanks for posting. I was attempting to take a look at the 2011 Recruiting page and it looks to have reverted back to an older version of the page (i.e. players marked as committments before are no longer, etc.). While I am secretly praying that this isn't an actual reaction of the recent losses (insert nervous laughter here), is anyone else finding the same problem? |
| 2 years 35 weeks ago | I am a Michigan fan by locale |
I am a Michigan fan by locale (did not attend UofM, but moved here almost 9 years ago and have gone full BLUE) so I often get the "you don't understand" logic when I try to remain positive about this team. I know there are those who feel we should win the game because we are Michigan and that's what we have done for the last 400 years. While I would love that to be the case, it's just not logical and makes us look arrogant. I come from teams where you may have a down year here and there, but you ALWAYS support your team. My high school football team sucked for 30 years where ANY win was a big deal...TDs were special! :-) However, you don't get up and walk out when they are down. You don't ever boo your team. You can be frustrated when things don't go well, but you have to exhibit the same short memory we ask of our players when they make a bad play. The most depressing thing for me is knowing the visiting team and fans have the pleasure of watching SOME "fans" turn on our team and coaches during the game. I am ALL IN for this team. I will be there early, and I will not leave until the final whistle blows. I will remain hopeful and supportive because that is what a fan does. We will be back, and there are so many things (even in losses) that are proof of this. THOSE WHO STAY WILL BE CHAMPIONS! GO BLUE! /rant |
| 2 years 35 weeks ago | I agree... |
I am a Michigan fan by locale (did not attend, but moved here almost 9 years ago and have gone full BLUE) so I often get the "you don't understand" logic when I try to remain positive about this team. I know there are those who feel we should win the game because we are Michigan and that's what we have done for the last 400 years. While I would love that to be the case, it's just not logical and makes us look arrogant. I come from teams where you may have a down year here and there, but you ALWAYS support your team. My high school football team sucked for 30 years where ANY win was a big deal...TDs were special! :-) However, you don't get up and walk out when they are down. You don't ever boo your team. You can be frustrated when things don't go well, but you have to exhibit the same short memory we ask of our players when they make a bad play. The most depressing thing for me is knowing the visiting team and fans have the pleasure of watching SOME "fans" turn on our team and coaches during the game. I am ALL IN for this team. I will be there early, and I will not leave until the final whistle blows. I will remain hopeful and supportive because that is what a fan does. We will be back, and there are so many things (even in losses) that are proof of this. THOSE WHO STAY WILL BE CHAMPIONS! GO BLUE! /rant |
| 2 years 35 weeks ago | Stating the Obvious... |
"broken plays are very...dangerous from a kid like this. Look at that speed! See ya!" |
| 2 years 35 weeks ago | I find it amusing... |
...that typically this blog (with exceptions, of course) is down on the press as a whole...making comments about not reading into what is said/printed in the media, etc. However, some are eager to discount RR because of what he doesn't say in a postgame press conference. Personally, I don't care what RR says to appease the media that most of us don't trust. I am more concerned with what he says to the players in the locker room before, during and after a win or loss. It's asking a bit much of a head coach to take responsibility for convincing the fans and media that he is really upset about the recent loss. Any baffoon can mumble motivational "coach speak" from a podium to look pissed off, but that doesn't tell me anything about the character or desire of a head coach. Questioning a call or strategy on the field is one thing, but criticizing a post-game presser is a little much...hopefully this is just post-loss venting rather than a continuous mindset. |
| 2 years 35 weeks ago | Just a thought... |
Could the perceived lack of leadership have anything to do with the fact that the majority of our starters on both sides of the ball are underclassman? That was probably not the case with most of Lloyd teams (not claiming fact here, just my quick recollection). Aside from a few obvious exceptions (Hart, Henne, etc.) most of the underclassman didn't even sniff the field aside from pre-game warm-ups. I don't think anyone questioned the leadership and drive of this team as we started 5-0...opponents in this instance didn't matter. There's no question that RRod has put this offense in the position to win games. Offensive strategy and play calling are not my concern at this point. I won't beat the defensive dead horse anymore... GO BLUE! |
| 2 years 35 weeks ago | Status of Shaw? |
What happened with Shaw during the game? Was he not ready to play as we had originally thought, or did he hurt something else during the game? If I recall correctly, he came into the game and made some good plays, but I don't recall seeing him again. |
| 2 years 36 weeks ago | FYI |
The guy who told me this was playing golf at a different golf course in town 8 hours before the game, was 100% sober, and close friends with Dave Brandon. I'm not claiming his comments as gospel fact, but for you to dismiss his comments based on your incorrect assumption is wrong. |
| 2 years 36 weeks ago | Eye-opener for me... |
I've heard on several occassions that Lloyd Carr wasn't even leaving AA for recruiting visits during his last 3 years as HC. A gentleman associated with Michigan athletics actually told me this with a great deal of certainty yesterday morning on the golf course. (I don't know this to be 100% true, but seems to be a common belief). I'm not knocking on Lloyd, but I certainly have my doubts about his commitment to the recruiting process during his final years as HC. It's obvious that we are still dealing with some of the effects of that now. Something has to be said for having 2-3 down years and still bringing in the recruits that we are. I like RRod, but want to see the team succeed. I think it is crystal clear that he knows how to recruit, sells and represents Michigan well, and the players like/respect him. How this year pans out and next year are the true indicators for me. I want a coach that will build a winning program, not just produce a winning season. I want to see his recruits when they are matured and experienced...THAT is the sign of a good coach. GO BLUE! |
| 2 years 36 weeks ago | Honestly not trying to be a punk here... |
...but what exactly would Rich Rod have to say in a press conference/public forum that would convince you (and many others) that he understands how important a rivalry game is? I hear/read this comment a lot, but I have never once doubted that he "understands" the importance of a rivalry game. His comments before, during and after a rivalry game have never indicated to me that RRod just isn't getting it. Personally, I would be concerned if he made it out like it was the most important game of the year because he would lack a focus on the bigger picture. So please provide some examples that RRod could use for future reference to show he understands that rivalry games are important. Our inexperience was exploited today by a better, more experienced team. It hurts as I wanted us to win this game so badly for the coach and team. Perhaps this brings us back to reality that we are still growing, and our best is yet to come. Despite the loss, I am still All In and will support this team! And I really like the determination on Denard's face throughout the interview. Glad he didn't go all Tebow on us, but this was a good learning experience for him. GO BLUE! |
