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Homer was also on the 96-97 team. It was his rookie season. He was indeed the last of 97-98 as well though.

Rutgers: re-claiming the #1 ranking since 1869.

I have Carl Hagelin-like speed.

I had tickets to the Winter Classic...so seeing as how now I don't plan on spending any money on the NHL again any time real soon I would love to purchase a Michigan hockey jersey.  I've been a fan for a while (since starting undergrad in 2006) but have never put my meager (now medical student) funds towards a nice jersey. Anyway, the problem is that I really do not like the "block M" Michigan jerseys that have been worn recently. Is there anywhere I can find a regular men's large/XL of the older maize with a giant blue Block M hockey jersey? I will buy it today with my now recouped winter classic funds if anyone knows where to get one online. Help me mgofriends!

No "better son or daughter" by rilo kiley for historical context or better yet "sons and daughters" by the Decemberists to remind us of the full circle we've come through?

You win all the points.  Thrice was downright amazing and I was able to meet (very briefly) and personally thank Dustin and Riley for all their music and lyrics from the last 14 years.  I'm stunned that this tour is the end for them.

That's definitely fair.  Honestly I've only followed the prem for a few seasons and even more recently finally adopted Everton as my club to support after watching a variety of clubs and games.  I guess just speaking more from my own experience it seemed as though Tottenham was the trendy pick to support because they weren't the typical "top-5" club.

Fwiw, I'm a big fan of the way Bale plays and love watching him. Do you think Spurs are able to keep him and/or Modric around this offseason? I'm hoping an agreeable transfer deal gets worked out for Pienaar to move back to Everton permanently since he has been solidly in-form recently and doesn't seem to fit in with Tottenham well.

I'll be watching my Toffees taking on Newcastle on my computer while flipping between the Manchester United and Man City games on the television.  Normally I would love to see Newcastle beat out the Spurs or Gunners for a champs league spot, but unfortunately I'll be pulling for a victory to keep Everton above Liverpool in the table.  Come On You Blues!

The playoff atmosphere tonight is fantastic.  I love the physicality of both teams.  Let's Go Wings!

Thanks for finding the confirmation.  Can we get this link as a reply earlier in the thread or even copied by the Mod's or OP into the original post to assuage the hoards?

Bkfinest it?

I am a huge Red Wings fan, but it would be terribly sad to see Sidney Crosby retire this early.  Whether he is treated as the hero or the villain, the man is one of the best to lace up the skates in the last 15+ years.  I hope the best for him and his recovery.  I think it's early to say that he'll retire, but this sure looks like something that could hang over him the rest of his career.  Also, minor note, his rookie year was 2005-2006 coming off the NHL lockout.  He went to the Cup Final in his 3rd year 2008 and lost and then won it in his 4th year in 2009.

Why not  celebrate indeed.  I sure have memories I'll never forget of jumping around with Threet/Odoms/Hemingway et al. after a crazy comeback win over a top-10 team in the Big House. Cheers Sir that you sacrificed yourself as the first over which allowed me to get out on the field to celebrate.  I'm glad that you ended up getting into the corner with the team as well.

Were you there when Cody Martin, the Drum Major at the time, was begging the ushers/security to let all the students onto the field?  I remember him pleading with the security folks and then looking at all of us and saying "When we do this against the Buckeyes next year, you're all coming onto this field..."  Sadly, it wasn't to be in 2009 but I fully support a rushing of the field if Michigan beats the Buckeyes this year.  Do it for Cody.

Done that.  Wiscy 2008.  I was row 4 in the student section and the people behind us were screaming at us to rush the field.  I was second over the wall after a guy from the first row.  The first guy was grabbed by a security officer.  The same officer tried to grab me with his free hand and I ducked.  Realizing I  had just evaded an officer I took off sprinting towards mid-field without looking back.  I made it all the way out there to turn around and notice that the other students were definitely NOT rushing the field.  It was simultaneously one of the craziest/most exciting/loneliest moments of my life.  The best view of Michigan Stadium I've ever had though.

Before anyone gets all "you shouldn't have rushed against Wisconsin blargh..." realize I sat through the horror, 2 home OSU losses and countless other painful games as an M fan.  Also, largest home comeback in Big House history in game 500.  Totally worth it and I would do the same thing again.

/coolstorybro

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Quoting Brand New and having a Sufjan album as your avatar...now that is a serious dual threat.  I would +1 if I could sir.

Perhaps watching today's matchup against Pitt will give some insight into the effectiveness of the 3-3-5 against more "power-running" teams.  I understand that Pitt is not very good, however they do like to run it a lot with dion lewis and ray graham in a power style.  Just a thought if you were really looking to watch the 3-3-5 in action...turn on ABC.

Let's Go Blue!

Please No.  Can we beat Indiana and MSU first and then talk?  Sound good?

+1 Sir.  Later in the same article I read that Lewan also threatened to Hulk-smash the eventual light installations if he wasn't assured a starting job for the rest of the season.

Whenever Carvin gets healthy again, what kind of effect will he have on the obviously struggling secondary?  I mean, he won the job outright during camp and seemed to play OK in his limited time against UConn.  Do you think they'll be quick to ease him back in when healthy and that he can help eliminate some of the big-play issues?