Fox College Sports Atlantic (for those who get the sports package on Comcast, this is included) at 6:30 tomorrow night, for those not in the FSDetroit Footprint.
That a player will improve from Age 20 to Age 23. Is that ridiculous? The guy has not improved, and his WHIP is up from his rookie year.
I get crediting Leyland with Smyly or Jackson. Fine.
But Fister was lights out in Seattle (no run support), and Scherzer has not improved since he got here either. The guy is either lights out or a complete gas can. But I never can trust him.
They're managed by people who don't know what they're doing.
Why is Porcello worse every year?
Why is Scherzer?
Why did Granderson SUDDENLY learn how to hit lefties when he went to New York? I'm sorry, I just think the coaching (hitting, pitching coaches especially) are just terrible. WHY IS JEFF JONES STILL AROUND? The guy has been fired twice by the tigers organization.
About pulling ONE of your hottest hitters for a guy whos OBP is significantly lower? That's what we get from James Leyland on a consistent basis. And yet NOBODY asks about it. Done with this toolbag.
About pulling ONE of your hottest hitters for a guy whos OBP is significantly lower? That's what we get from James Leyland on a consistent basis. And yet NOBODY asks about it. Done with this toolbag.
It is both one of the most overrated jobs and underrated jobs in America. If you're the new coach there, you have to claim Chicago, and do it fast. I would play every "home" game when your students are on break at the United Center, try to get 6-7 per season there. Otherwise it is a recruiting wasteland...Champaign is really in the middle of nowhere.
Also not to troll, but this is not "OT," as it deals with a B1G team and a regular Michigan opponent.
any Michigan positive story, just remember that this one was written by ex-Detroit News moron Joanne Gerstner.
It is remarkable that these Detroit media hacks keep getting national jobs--Drew (not the) Sharp(est), Michael Rosenhack, Waaab Parker, etc.(sorry, I know that's an aside, but it is still true).
But I have seen this a lot...it is not an attack on athletics but an attack on the SCHOOL by someone who did not attend the institution. That particular attack is out of line. If it is sports related? Totally OK in my book.
Kids in Delaware, as they are close to Philadelphia or Baltimore, probably pick one of those two teams. My buddy from Wilmington is a huge Phillies/Flyers/Eagles fan. A lot of people in the Mountain West (Montana/Idaho/Wyoming) are big Denver sports fans. A lot of Bronco fans in Wyoming, for example.
That is TOTALLY different than picking a team because they're winners.
Yes, to answer your question, I think you should support your local teams. Doesn't need to be from the same state, but definitely the local team wherever possible.
Here in DC, there are TONS of Cowboys fans. TONS of them. None of them have any affiliation with Dallas or Texas. They grew up in the late 80s/early 90s and LOOOOVE a winner. These people are also Steeler/Laker/Red Wing fans as well.
It's also totally bizarre. In a state where you have two major public schools that Taxpayers are paying into, every citizen of Michigan, even if they don't attend, has a stake in the University, and can cheer as they please.
However, if we're talking about a private school (i.e., Duke), and you're a fan of that school, with no affiliation to that school, you're just a front running douche.
What I meant to say is that Duke fans are douchebags.
But, um, affiliated or not, every time I've been to a Michigan game in EL, someone has tried to fight me. Does that mean everyone in Spartyland is a "Walmart Spartan" or whatever?
Biggest scumbag in the history of the world. My favorite McCarty memory is when he peaced on TWO different families and thousands of dollars of gambling debt, and yet IDIOT red wing fans still like him. The worst, bar none.
Best memory: 1997 Cup, by far. What a great night. Watching Steve Yzerman hold the cup was awesome.
The reason why, IMO, this is still a great job is that the location (in PG County) makes it huge...one of the best talent counties in the country, and with the right recruiter (Gary Williams wasn't that guy, he refused to play the AAU games) it could be an absolutely unbelievable program again.
Sucks for them that Larrinaga left Mason a couple weeks ago.
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It came up with the 2010 video when I tried to hit the link. happen for anyone else?
1. Will there be the Michigan pep band there tomorrow night?
2. Am I banned from bringing a cowbell to the game?
Is the band planning on doing a pregame stepshow kind of deal?
Big Ten game is broadcast nationally, for the THIRD straight season.
All ABC games will be shown on ESPN2 if a texas school is on ABC in your area.
All ESPN/2 games are national.
So is BTN..
Why are people STILL posting about this? It's 2012.
Fox College Sports Atlantic (for those who get the sports package on Comcast, this is included) at 6:30 tomorrow night, for those not in the FSDetroit Footprint.
At the 2006 world cup. Now it is EVERYWHERE in Europe. Even worse there than here.
What the ticket sales situation was like? I am obviously going, but curious as to whether it is even close to sold out.
Remember when this IDIOT manager started ALEXIS GOMEZ in a world series game..AND THEN HE NEVER PLAYED IN THE MAJORS AGAIN.
Great times.
No talking about how horrible the manager has been this year! Or how his ridiculous playing of Inge, Don Kelly, etc. has cost the team.
Any real tigers fan knows it's time. #Fireleyland
That a player will improve from Age 20 to Age 23. Is that ridiculous? The guy has not improved, and his WHIP is up from his rookie year.
I get crediting Leyland with Smyly or Jackson. Fine.
But Fister was lights out in Seattle (no run support), and Scherzer has not improved since he got here either. The guy is either lights out or a complete gas can. But I never can trust him.
CANCER STICK is a .500 manager.
Why deny that?
The guy makes CRAZY moves. The Andy Dirks one last night was INDEFENSIBLE.
They're managed by people who don't know what they're doing.
Why is Porcello worse every year?
Why is Scherzer?
Why did Granderson SUDDENLY learn how to hit lefties when he went to New York? I'm sorry, I just think the coaching (hitting, pitching coaches especially) are just terrible. WHY IS JEFF JONES STILL AROUND? The guy has been fired twice by the tigers organization.
Tito Francona>>>>Leyland
About pulling ONE of your hottest hitters for a guy whos OBP is significantly lower? That's what we get from James Leyland on a consistent basis. And yet NOBODY asks about it. Done with this toolbag.
About pulling ONE of your hottest hitters for a guy whos OBP is significantly lower? That's what we get from James Leyland on a consistent basis. And yet NOBODY asks about it. Done with this toolbag.
17-18 in this horrible division. Good thing NOBODY questions this.
Wasn't it his roommates or something?
But I was thinking about it today and I don't think i want to face LewJack again. I'd rather take our chances with OSU.
Anyone else agree?
It is both one of the most overrated jobs and underrated jobs in America. If you're the new coach there, you have to claim Chicago, and do it fast. I would play every "home" game when your students are on break at the United Center, try to get 6-7 per season there. Otherwise it is a recruiting wasteland...Champaign is really in the middle of nowhere.
Also not to troll, but this is not "OT," as it deals with a B1G team and a regular Michigan opponent.
That is all.
Don't want to listen longer than I have to.
WE CAN HAS LIVEBLOG TONIGHT?
Usually it is 2 squads, and they'll announce it a couple days beforehand.
any Michigan positive story, just remember that this one was written by ex-Detroit News moron Joanne Gerstner.
It is remarkable that these Detroit media hacks keep getting national jobs--Drew (not the) Sharp(est), Michael Rosenhack, Waaab Parker, etc.(sorry, I know that's an aside, but it is still true).
Even in Columbus there were (gasp!) OSU alums who treat M alums well.
But there is always that part of the fan base that..well...
But I have seen this a lot...it is not an attack on athletics but an attack on the SCHOOL by someone who did not attend the institution. That particular attack is out of line. If it is sports related? Totally OK in my book.
Kids in Delaware, as they are close to Philadelphia or Baltimore, probably pick one of those two teams. My buddy from Wilmington is a huge Phillies/Flyers/Eagles fan. A lot of people in the Mountain West (Montana/Idaho/Wyoming) are big Denver sports fans. A lot of Bronco fans in Wyoming, for example.
That is TOTALLY different than picking a team because they're winners.
Yes, to answer your question, I think you should support your local teams. Doesn't need to be from the same state, but definitely the local team wherever possible.
Here in DC, there are TONS of Cowboys fans. TONS of them. None of them have any affiliation with Dallas or Texas. They grew up in the late 80s/early 90s and LOOOOVE a winner. These people are also Steeler/Laker/Red Wing fans as well.
They deserve mocking.
It's also totally bizarre. In a state where you have two major public schools that Taxpayers are paying into, every citizen of Michigan, even if they don't attend, has a stake in the University, and can cheer as they please.
However, if we're talking about a private school (i.e., Duke), and you're a fan of that school, with no affiliation to that school, you're just a front running douche.
What I meant to say is that Duke fans are douchebags.
But, um, affiliated or not, every time I've been to a Michigan game in EL, someone has tried to fight me. Does that mean everyone in Spartyland is a "Walmart Spartan" or whatever?
but where did the name Special K come from?
For that matter, what about Tacopants?
We can has live blog?
Why not do it at 6 or 9? Would love to go but during the Duke game?
1. Dog feces thrown at me.
2. Random guys trying to fight.
3. Getting yelled "Go Blow."
Of course, haven't gone back there since 2004...
All kidding aside, I've heard Lincoln is great. Would love to go.
Did NOBODY ask Rosenberg if that story was true?
Dollars to donuts says it definitely is.
You could have a buddy dress up like Larry Foote and all you need is tissues. Voila.
FYI, the reason why we sometimes end up on BTN over ABC or ESPN is because there are certain weeks when the BTN gets the first pick of games.
"But Michael Jordan will be held to under 200 points"
If you think Michigan wins by 21 or more points you are nuts.
Writing idiotic things to piss off his writers? He'll fit in perfectly around Sharp, Parker, and Rosenberg.
RCMB Meltdown...it's a good one!
1) He has a fair amount of MGoPoints, way more than "Bull Michael" or even me.
2) Even if it is posted by Mark, I like food and would rather give my money to MGoBloggers.
Thanks for posting, Mark.
Draw around 1 million. If the Lions won the super bowl, they would draw 2-3 million people. THAT IS A FACT.
Remember that time that Leyland hit ALEXIS GOMEZ in a WORLD SERIES GAME????!?!?!? The guy went from Starting in the WS to OUT OF BASEBALL in 6 weeks.
How people like him I'll never understand.
Are you sure his brother isn't this guy?
Biggest scumbag in the history of the world. My favorite McCarty memory is when he peaced on TWO different families and thousands of dollars of gambling debt, and yet IDIOT red wing fans still like him. The worst, bar none.
Best memory: 1997 Cup, by far. What a great night. Watching Steve Yzerman hold the cup was awesome.
The reason why, IMO, this is still a great job is that the location (in PG County) makes it huge...one of the best talent counties in the country, and with the right recruiter (Gary Williams wasn't that guy, he refused to play the AAU games) it could be an absolutely unbelievable program again.
Sucks for them that Larrinaga left Mason a couple weeks ago.
Highly rated Ohio linebacker..but no OSU offer.. anyone know why?