Curious NittanyFan, as you and BuckeyeChuck seem rational fans of opposite teams, rivalries perhaps. Is their any rational to this entire situation? What are you/were your thoughts with all this? I mean no harm, but genuinely curious how reasonable people from fan bases who hate UM, and in my (maize and blue lens) eyes, not find this to be complete insanity?
I mean…are any of us surprised? To me, (please correct me if I’m wrong) everything seems to be swept under the rug now?
It sure feels like Harbs is being the sacrificial lamb for the powers at be.
Fuck that, where is the leaders and best? Asides from the fan base, why is it so fucking hard to believe in Harbs and take his side? Tom Mars being silenced, Harbs has not been allowed to say anything? The guy who changed the trajectory and history of college football at UM and he gets this? Harbs has been done absolutely wrong and I hope we keep seeing the truth come out. Big fuck you to the weasels at NCAA.
I see a lot of posts on X where MSU has “teamed” up with OSU and double down together. The irony of OSU’s “we don’t give a damn for the whole state or Michigan” has some awesome layers. Lol.
If it was indeed innocuous and sarcasm, I will admit I was wrong, edit my post and apologize. Seems to me VA was calling me out for saying Harbs was a crazy and pushing the media narrative that we all hate and is untrue.
Look dude, I’m going to keep this relatively short as you seem like a lunatic. I stopped reading after, “he spent the night at someone’s house because they asked him to.” Not only is that wildly inaccurate, but had you taken the time to do research, you’d know it happened with a couple more recruits. If you don’t think it’s quirky about his comments about chickens, what transpired at San Fran or the plethora of other examples (look it up as they’re many) of odd things at Michigan he’s done, I don’t know what to tell you. Apparently for you, reading my original comment didn’t convey that “crazy antics” was an endearing way of saying his quirkiness. Nothing he did was normal at UM and people bring up these antics for that very same reason. And you know what, WE LOVE IT. The dude was authentic with his outside thinking approach. Media made fun of it and, I (can’t speak for others) love it cause that’s who he was. He’s the crazy uncle you love because he’s downright awesome and different from others.
-1 back at ya for having to defend a stance for saying how I’m going to miss Harbaugh and his crazy antics.
It’s the weekend. Get a few drinks and relax, man.
I love Jim M’Fing Harbaugh. I am eating crow after wanting him gone after the Covid season. The team unity and love that he brought was undeniable in this video. JH is the most endearing leader in quite some time. I wish he wasn’t painted black by the media based on his crazy antics in his early years as a HC. Lord, I’m going to miss this man.
I’m always grateful for what Brian and Co. have created here at mgo. Being also a UK fan, rupp rafters forums is the complete 180 of the fans here. They’re irrational, hypocritical and just downright awful. People wishing ill will to a coach that delivered a national championship, multiple final fours and great NBA players, because of what he’s done lately or cause of political views (yes, insanity), is downright embarrassing. I think it was time for both parties to move on but the crap some of these fans are spewing nasty. Makes me sad and ashamed to the state of affairs and their entitlement
Cal alienated top 2/3 donors at UK. They started funneling their money in the football recruiting efforts. They have hitting power especially for their bball stature
Well, if reports are true (this is coming from a UK beat writer) he didn’t even tell his current players or recruits he was leaving. He’s changed to a d bag last few years.
Meh, UL hiring Kenny Payne and their trajectory of basketball has been declining since Pitino and the scandal. Dont think they’re too particularly concerned with what UL is doing with the current dumpster fire going on.
Ironically, both are in similar places. Both teams will have a horrible roster setup this upcoming season. As it pains me to say it, UL may have the nicer appeal as they have been through some shit this last decade so expectations are lowered. UK, when coach is hired, will expect to turn it around dramatically. Unless a big splash hire happens, the fan base will chew the next person out. Hence, why I do not think Drew will be given the amount of time he needs to compete.
Columbus radio had just confirmed that Cal reached out about the OSU job vacancy. There shows the interaction between UK and Cal. Lol.
Drew is lackluster IMO. If you’re going to get rid of Cal then UK needs to reach for a big splash hire. Oats, Hurley (yes I know he’s not leaving), Brad, etc. If rumors are true that he’s solely focusing in on Drew, I think is a bad decision. Personally, I am a wait and see type but am skeptical with a guy like drew surviving at UK with an insanity fan base unknown to mankind.
I am excited he’s leaving. The entire fam base was calling for his head after this horrible tourney play. He needed to go but Mitch wasn’t buying out his 33 mill contract. Cal knew the writing was on the wall especially with the fan base being intense down there. Scott Drew is widely expected to be the only contact at this moment. If that’s the case, mediocrity is coming. UK will be the next IU. Happy this happened. Not happy MB is solely looking at Drew.
Wow!!!! Very impressive. I wish the Barkley got more attention and video coverage. Absolutely insane what they endure in this marathon.
For anyone interested in what this is, there is a documentary on Peacock now called The Barkley Marathons. Well documented and anyone interested in fitness or running is a great watch.
“I’d also say the guy has zero redeemable personality traits the common fan, outside of UK diehards, enjoy.”
-Buddy, let me tell you, die hard UK fans wanted him gone years ago. He has bashed the fan base multiple times when adversity hit, hes blamed players for losses, and has alienated donors along with UK media. I personally was over his antics last year but this guy has really pissed off the fan base the last 5 years especially with the on court performance. No way do you let a guy score 10 3’s with the type of talent on the roster. Yet again, the D shouldn’t be ranked in the 100’s either. No one in Lexington enjoys his antics whatsoever.
Im also a die hard UK fan. For Michigan sake, do not take him! His coaching is done. This was beyond a disappointment of a year.
- 2 potential top 5 picks. Lost to an Oakland team
- 1 player averaging 20+ points
- D was 105 ranked.
-2/3 years he’s lost to 14 and 15 seeds.
- inbound plays non existent
This is the feeling of Brady hoke era where nothing can be done and just have to ride along with it. Cal is a phenomenal recruiter but has clearly shown that his assistants were the ones coaching during his successful years. This is an embarrassment losing again, in the first round, with this talent. I want him gone but hope you guys do not get him.
I’ll preface that staee is garbage and I loathe them to wits end. That said, staee does better in the tourney when they’re not expected to do much. When they’re a favorite, they go down in the 1st or 2nd round. I have them in 32 or sweet 16.
1. I really like UCONN, Gonzaga, UK and Arizona. UK (my other team I watch religious) has the easiest path, but plays high school defense. Zags I think are very talented and can be a sleep at 5. Zona willl have a storyline with Downs facing UNC again. I do also really like Tennessee.
2. Betting favorite is UCONN. They look the best team but not sure I believe they can repeat with a new team. I think the winner from the west might win it all.
3. I can see James Madison or NC St. going to the sweet 16. Can also see some upsets with Mcneese and Sanford blowing brackets up as well. Those two have gauntlets though.
Take it for what’s worth, but the former stalbomb X handle has also mentioned another hire is happening that is from another rival. He did allude to a big time hire in presumably Tony Alford roughly a week ago, but he could have gotten that from a paywalled site. Interesting at the moment.
Thankfully, this was confirmed as not cheating when the king of CFB, Nick Saban, did the same thing with George Helow. A month before their ass kicking before the Rose Bowl. Somehow they will still convict UM of cheating.
Something seems up. I wonder if it’s a chip Kelly thing? Or maybe the Judkins and the rumor of him being a prime Donna was too much? I’m sure more is to come.
FWIW, I am genuinely curious how these buckeyes think down here. Everyone I’ve asked, most have said day needs to win it all, not just the UM game to be in good graces. Most know that given the amount of talent it’s a put up or shut up stance. So, if UM gets the upset you could see Columbus burn to the ground. To which, I would look forward to.
Overall, their WR core will be better. Innis Tate egbuka will have higher upside than their previous seasons even with MHJ. Not evening the fact about Smith coming in. TE got a little bit better with the OU (NTOU) TE but UM still is vastly better. Same with OL.
100%. Most of them on the weeknights are at Roosters, which is a lot of fun now sitting at the bar. Unfortunately these next couple weeks become very slow and then picks up at around St. Pattys.
Posbang Friday! Got more of my Michigan ‘23 gear today to rock out in downtown Columbus. “Michigan Beat Everybody” and a black and white blow up pic of the iconic Blake the Great himself with the blood in color running down his face. Cannot wait to go out this weekend!
Seems like a very Bernie Madoff type strategy. Get to the top by all means necessary, then start implementing changes and being the voice of change on past unsavory business tactics.
The Michigan fan base on X is also connecting the dots that Caleb Downs (yes the osu safety from Bama) about transferring out to UM lol. I’m not believing it but I think it’s the same as this WJ to Bama thing
Folks here are more upset at the fact that MSU had the audacity to claim stealing signs was a safety issue, after the fact 7 players jumped a UM player after the game two years ago in a tunnel. Its the hypocrisy from low life Spartans that a lot of us hate.
Look, I get your stance. Having Connor on the sidelines to steal signs is a no no. He needed to be fired. But let’s not act like other teams are not doing it. There’s valid info out there that UM signs were stolen and teams known to be stealing signs: Illinois, Purdue, OSU, MSU. How UM got the signs was unsavory but it’s a complete injustice when you have teams tampering with players, paying for players via inducements, buying players hookers etc.
Also, while we’re on the subject of whether the process of obtaining signs is illegal or not, how is hiring a former coach (Helow at Michigan prior) weeks before the semi college football game (Alabama)? That seems as bad if not worse, no?
My girlfriend is a travel ICU nurse. They’re a lot of perks to traveling…new places, different people, money etc. She is also now wanting to settle down and have a family (we’re 34 and 33) and that has been a struggle for her. She’s still young to be able to be a travel nurse, learn along the way and still go back for her doctorate’s. Might as do it while she’s young so family and settling down do not become a factor. She could also get into a lucrative sales job after her years of experience if she wanted.
Based off those names, those are all pro nil teams. Not saying that’s a primary reason but I just wonder if maybe the nil package isn’t up to his standard and play time at UM?
Sure, but how many teams can say that some positions coaches are coming back only to have the rug pulled underneath from them? Or telling the players they’re staying then leaving? It’s just comical at this point.
Mike Hart. A Michigan legend. One of the best to ever do it. Much love for a great. Wishing the best for him and his family on whatever he’s going through.
Pettite is a piece of bitch. I forget who said (Seth, Brian, Sam etc.) having Harbaugh at the helm seemed more problematic for Michigan as he wasn’t a yes man like some, and fought for what he believed in. To now assume that everything is kosher, is ludicrous. Though, Warde will play ball as and I suppose needs to, it’s ridiculous that everything just seems like it’s going to go all away. Fuck Pettite, fuck NCAA. God forbid somebody tries to correct the current landscape of this game. Mind blowing.
Bigger problem than that. You now have ghost guns, where the creator essentially can ship a makeshift gun to any person and all they need to do is assemble said gun. Scary times.
I was a D2 runner. My mile was a 4:09 all out lol. No way could I sustain that for an additional two more miles. My fastest time in a 5k was 15:30. I’m actually a little surprised UMs record was 3:55 previously. I’m just so amazed those are significant times way faster than my ultimate best. Makes you feel like shit lol.
Why is this notion it was about money with clink? He just told the team and everyone earlier last week he was staying on. Ironically, he leaves right after the announcement of wink as DC? I doubt money has much to do with it.
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Curious NittanyFan, as you and BuckeyeChuck seem rational fans of opposite teams, rivalries perhaps. Is their any rational to this entire situation? What are you/were your thoughts with all this? I mean no harm, but genuinely curious how reasonable people from fan bases who hate UM, and in my (maize and blue lens) eyes, not find this to be complete insanity?
I mean…are any of us surprised? To me, (please correct me if I’m wrong) everything seems to be swept under the rug now?
It sure feels like Harbs is being the sacrificial lamb for the powers at be.
Fuck that, where is the leaders and best? Asides from the fan base, why is it so fucking hard to believe in Harbs and take his side? Tom Mars being silenced, Harbs has not been allowed to say anything? The guy who changed the trajectory and history of college football at UM and he gets this? Harbs has been done absolutely wrong and I hope we keep seeing the truth come out. Big fuck you to the weasels at NCAA.
I see a lot of posts on X where MSU has “teamed” up with OSU and double down together. The irony of OSU’s “we don’t give a damn for the whole state or Michigan” has some awesome layers. Lol.
If it was indeed innocuous and sarcasm, I will admit I was wrong, edit my post and apologize. Seems to me VA was calling me out for saying Harbs was a crazy and pushing the media narrative that we all hate and is untrue.
Holy fuck man, I thought I had a bad week…
Look dude, I’m going to keep this relatively short as you seem like a lunatic. I stopped reading after, “he spent the night at someone’s house because they asked him to.” Not only is that wildly inaccurate, but had you taken the time to do research, you’d know it happened with a couple more recruits. If you don’t think it’s quirky about his comments about chickens, what transpired at San Fran or the plethora of other examples (look it up as they’re many) of odd things at Michigan he’s done, I don’t know what to tell you. Apparently for you, reading my original comment didn’t convey that “crazy antics” was an endearing way of saying his quirkiness. Nothing he did was normal at UM and people bring up these antics for that very same reason. And you know what, WE LOVE IT. The dude was authentic with his outside thinking approach. Media made fun of it and, I (can’t speak for others) love it cause that’s who he was. He’s the crazy uncle you love because he’s downright awesome and different from others.
-1 back at ya for having to defend a stance for saying how I’m going to miss Harbaugh and his crazy antics.
It’s the weekend. Get a few drinks and relax, man.
FFS, wasn’t planning on being sad tonight.
I love Jim M’Fing Harbaugh. I am eating crow after wanting him gone after the Covid season. The team unity and love that he brought was undeniable in this video. JH is the most endearing leader in quite some time. I wish he wasn’t painted black by the media based on his crazy antics in his early years as a HC. Lord, I’m going to miss this man.
I’m always grateful for what Brian and Co. have created here at mgo. Being also a UK fan, rupp rafters forums is the complete 180 of the fans here. They’re irrational, hypocritical and just downright awful. People wishing ill will to a coach that delivered a national championship, multiple final fours and great NBA players, because of what he’s done lately or cause of political views (yes, insanity), is downright embarrassing. I think it was time for both parties to move on but the crap some of these fans are spewing nasty. Makes me sad and ashamed to the state of affairs and their entitlement
The first day back from vacation. Nothing more.
Cal alienated top 2/3 donors at UK. They started funneling their money in the football recruiting efforts. They have hitting power especially for their bball stature
Well, if reports are true (this is coming from a UK beat writer) he didn’t even tell his current players or recruits he was leaving. He’s changed to a d bag last few years.
Meh, UL hiring Kenny Payne and their trajectory of basketball has been declining since Pitino and the scandal. Dont think they’re too particularly concerned with what UL is doing with the current dumpster fire going on.
Ironically, both are in similar places. Both teams will have a horrible roster setup this upcoming season. As it pains me to say it, UL may have the nicer appeal as they have been through some shit this last decade so expectations are lowered. UK, when coach is hired, will expect to turn it around dramatically. Unless a big splash hire happens, the fan base will chew the next person out. Hence, why I do not think Drew will be given the amount of time he needs to compete.
Columbus radio had just confirmed that Cal reached out about the OSU job vacancy. There shows the interaction between UK and Cal. Lol.
Drew is lackluster IMO. If you’re going to get rid of Cal then UK needs to reach for a big splash hire. Oats, Hurley (yes I know he’s not leaving), Brad, etc. If rumors are true that he’s solely focusing in on Drew, I think is a bad decision. Personally, I am a wait and see type but am skeptical with a guy like drew surviving at UK with an insanity fan base unknown to mankind.
I am excited he’s leaving. The entire fam base was calling for his head after this horrible tourney play. He needed to go but Mitch wasn’t buying out his 33 mill contract. Cal knew the writing was on the wall especially with the fan base being intense down there. Scott Drew is widely expected to be the only contact at this moment. If that’s the case, mediocrity is coming. UK will be the next IU. Happy this happened. Not happy MB is solely looking at Drew.
Wow!!!! Very impressive. I wish the Barkley got more attention and video coverage. Absolutely insane what they endure in this marathon.
For anyone interested in what this is, there is a documentary on Peacock now called The Barkley Marathons. Well documented and anyone interested in fitness or running is a great watch.
“I’d also say the guy has zero redeemable personality traits the common fan, outside of UK diehards, enjoy.”
-Buddy, let me tell you, die hard UK fans wanted him gone years ago. He has bashed the fan base multiple times when adversity hit, hes blamed players for losses, and has alienated donors along with UK media. I personally was over his antics last year but this guy has really pissed off the fan base the last 5 years especially with the on court performance. No way do you let a guy score 10 3’s with the type of talent on the roster. Yet again, the D shouldn’t be ranked in the 100’s either. No one in Lexington enjoys his antics whatsoever.
Im also a die hard UK fan. For Michigan sake, do not take him! His coaching is done. This was beyond a disappointment of a year.
- 2 potential top 5 picks. Lost to an Oakland team
- 1 player averaging 20+ points
- D was 105 ranked.
-2/3 years he’s lost to 14 and 15 seeds.
- inbound plays non existent
This is the feeling of Brady hoke era where nothing can be done and just have to ride along with it. Cal is a phenomenal recruiter but has clearly shown that his assistants were the ones coaching during his successful years. This is an embarrassment losing again, in the first round, with this talent. I want him gone but hope you guys do not get him.
Love the Baylor pick. They’re a sneaky team this year
Great great time for you. Hurley is the real deal. You guys win and you’re solidly above dook, imo.
I’ll preface that staee is garbage and I loathe them to wits end. That said, staee does better in the tourney when they’re not expected to do much. When they’re a favorite, they go down in the 1st or 2nd round. I have them in 32 or sweet 16.
1. I really like UCONN, Gonzaga, UK and Arizona. UK (my other team I watch religious) has the easiest path, but plays high school defense. Zags I think are very talented and can be a sleep at 5. Zona willl have a storyline with Downs facing UNC again. I do also really like Tennessee.
2. Betting favorite is UCONN. They look the best team but not sure I believe they can repeat with a new team. I think the winner from the west might win it all.
3. I can see James Madison or NC St. going to the sweet 16. Can also see some upsets with Mcneese and Sanford blowing brackets up as well. Those two have gauntlets though.
Take it for what’s worth, but the former stalbomb X handle has also mentioned another hire is happening that is from another rival. He did allude to a big time hire in presumably Tony Alford roughly a week ago, but he could have gotten that from a paywalled site. Interesting at the moment.
Thankfully, this was confirmed as not cheating when the king of CFB, Nick Saban, did the same thing with George Helow. A month before their ass kicking before the Rose Bowl. Somehow they will still convict UM of cheating.
/s. Sorta?
Something seems up. I wonder if it’s a chip Kelly thing? Or maybe the Judkins and the rumor of him being a prime Donna was too much? I’m sure more is to come.
Go on the cesspool X of Buckeye nation. Most are in meltdown. Others calling for Eddie George but sounds like he’s staying currently
LETS FUCKING GO!!!!!! SCREW THE CRYING WEASEL BUCKEYES.
FWIW, I am genuinely curious how these buckeyes think down here. Everyone I’ve asked, most have said day needs to win it all, not just the UM game to be in good graces. Most know that given the amount of talent it’s a put up or shut up stance. So, if UM gets the upset you could see Columbus burn to the ground. To which, I would look forward to.
Overall, their WR core will be better. Innis Tate egbuka will have higher upside than their previous seasons even with MHJ. Not evening the fact about Smith coming in. TE got a little bit better with the OU (NTOU) TE but UM still is vastly better. Same with OL.
(Drew Carey voice) “Welcome to Who’s running college football, anyway? Where money is made up and rules don’t matter!”
Since it’s Posbang, why not both??
100%. Most of them on the weeknights are at Roosters, which is a lot of fun now sitting at the bar. Unfortunately these next couple weeks become very slow and then picks up at around St. Pattys.
Posbang Friday! Got more of my Michigan ‘23 gear today to rock out in downtown Columbus. “Michigan Beat Everybody” and a black and white blow up pic of the iconic Blake the Great himself with the blood in color running down his face. Cannot wait to go out this weekend!
Seems like a very Bernie Madoff type strategy. Get to the top by all means necessary, then start implementing changes and being the voice of change on past unsavory business tactics.
The Michigan fan base on X is also connecting the dots that Caleb Downs (yes the osu safety from Bama) about transferring out to UM lol. I’m not believing it but I think it’s the same as this WJ to Bama thing
EJ’s incessant disdain for Notre Dame’s fan base has become his schtick. Its both appealing and annoying at the same time.
Folks here are more upset at the fact that MSU had the audacity to claim stealing signs was a safety issue, after the fact 7 players jumped a UM player after the game two years ago in a tunnel. Its the hypocrisy from low life Spartans that a lot of us hate.
Look, I get your stance. Having Connor on the sidelines to steal signs is a no no. He needed to be fired. But let’s not act like other teams are not doing it. There’s valid info out there that UM signs were stolen and teams known to be stealing signs: Illinois, Purdue, OSU, MSU. How UM got the signs was unsavory but it’s a complete injustice when you have teams tampering with players, paying for players via inducements, buying players hookers etc.
Also, while we’re on the subject of whether the process of obtaining signs is illegal or not, how is hiring a former coach (Helow at Michigan prior) weeks before the semi college football game (Alabama)? That seems as bad if not worse, no?
Have we, as a fanbase, ruled out the engineering program at THE University of Alabama for reasons of transfer?
My girlfriend is a travel ICU nurse. They’re a lot of perks to traveling…new places, different people, money etc. She is also now wanting to settle down and have a family (we’re 34 and 33) and that has been a struggle for her. She’s still young to be able to be a travel nurse, learn along the way and still go back for her doctorate’s. Might as do it while she’s young so family and settling down do not become a factor. She could also get into a lucrative sales job after her years of experience if she wanted.
Logged in to say the same thing. Really sucked for his ending at Michigan. I’m glad he’s on a great path to generational wealth for what he endured.
Glad I’m not the only one who thought this.
Oof. I can’t see how this is going to end well for PSU. Seems crazy that they’re even attempting this.
Based off those names, those are all pro nil teams. Not saying that’s a primary reason but I just wonder if maybe the nil package isn’t up to his standard and play time at UM?
Sure, but how many teams can say that some positions coaches are coming back only to have the rug pulled underneath from them? Or telling the players they’re staying then leaving? It’s just comical at this point.
LOLOLOL. You can’t make this up anymore. Shit is way too funny. Only Michigan
Mike Hart. A Michigan legend. One of the best to ever do it. Much love for a great. Wishing the best for him and his family on whatever he’s going through.
Are they Nostradamus-ing the NCAA and predicting the collapse? One can hope.
Pettite is a piece of bitch. I forget who said (Seth, Brian, Sam etc.) having Harbaugh at the helm seemed more problematic for Michigan as he wasn’t a yes man like some, and fought for what he believed in. To now assume that everything is kosher, is ludicrous. Though, Warde will play ball as and I suppose needs to, it’s ridiculous that everything just seems like it’s going to go all away. Fuck Pettite, fuck NCAA. God forbid somebody tries to correct the current landscape of this game. Mind blowing.
Bigger problem than that. You now have ghost guns, where the creator essentially can ship a makeshift gun to any person and all they need to do is assemble said gun. Scary times.
Not if Warde has any say!
I was a D2 runner. My mile was a 4:09 all out lol. No way could I sustain that for an additional two more miles. My fastest time in a 5k was 15:30. I’m actually a little surprised UMs record was 3:55 previously. I’m just so amazed those are significant times way faster than my ultimate best. Makes you feel like shit lol.
Why is this notion it was about money with clink? He just told the team and everyone earlier last week he was staying on. Ironically, he leaves right after the announcement of wink as DC? I doubt money has much to do with it.