Couldn't agree with your edit any more .... in high school, the senior QB who started the year before gets "senior rights" to start... the talented junior gets the next year. This ain't high school.
EDIT: And this pertains to West Michigan Class B high school football... not IMG Academy
The NCAA punishes and negotiates exactly like I punish and negotiate with my 14 year old daughter:
Me (NCAA): "That's it... 6 days without your phone"
Daughter (Harbaugh): "No...."
Me: "Ok, wise-ass, make it 4 days then"
Daughter: "Tell you what, I decline your 4.... it's a self-imposed 3"
Me: "Oh... Ok... hard-ball... well I just told your Mom and we are going to think on this and it might end up being more than 6. We will let you know next week what we decide"
I plan to go on Spring Break with my family without concern for scheduling our fun time around UM Basketball.
Although the 2022 UM-Tennessee game at a Bahamian bar with locals and my family is an experience I will never forget (all the wait staff were "huge Michigan fans"... for the tips).
Liberty is another team to root for... they are 41 on KenPom. Atlantic Sun Conference Tourney is in the semi-finals and a non-Liberty could (possibly) be a seed-stealer if Liberty still gets a bid. Liberty (25-7) plays E. Kentucky (20-12) at 7pm and the other semi-final is our old friend Lipscomb (at 20-12) vs. Kennesaw St. (24-8).
Bubble teams also want Oral Roberts to win its tourney and for FAU to win the Conference USA tourney. Oral Roberts is #28 in the AP and FAU is ranked in the 30s on KenPom (with AP votes).
Whoever is "Last Four In" will be rooting for Liberty, Oral Roberts, and FAU to win their conference tournaments while flipping through ESPN+ channels all next week
EMU would make so much sense for Mr. Bates Sr. because his son gets to be the top-dog and he would get all of the attention; and the entire game plan would revolve around him.
Hopefully they don't allow rematches from the 2 cross-divisional games (except for the Championship).
No one want to see a second Illinois-Rutgers game; could easily switch 2 teams in one division to create a new matchup and more variety in the schedule
Was taking a walk around the neighborhood yesterday and a neighbor (in his late 60s) had a tree trimming company in his yard doing some work.... normally not an issue with social distancing as the workers are outside and have ample space to work while keeping keep a safe distance. However, all three workers were standing under the same tree while a single person did the cutting... while my elderly neighbor stood 2 feet away watching and talking.
Well, Vikings generally attacked and decimated the small villages around their main target prior to initiating the major battle... so it does make sense.
This is not a surprise in the least. Highly intelligent, hard worker, overachiever, team player, repeatedly slammed himself into the OL so other teammates could get the tackle and the glory. Seems like the perfect mentality for a Marine
I hope the former is what is happening, but that would be a devastating PR move to allow everyone to think you ignored player safety for a whole week up and until Rocky runs out on the field.
But “doing the right thing” versus “doing what must be done to gain an advantage” do not co-exist in East Lansing.
I think the public pressure is going to lead Dantonio to sitting Lewerke
I kid, I kid.... he’s gonna start him and probably sit him only after they are down by 20 in the 3rd. If it’s close... he’ll play until he’s knocked out
Well, to be fair, he told the trainers he was fine and Dantonio was ready to put him back in. So, medical staff was just following the unwritten policy
Most certainly there will be an ncaa investigation .... that takes 2 years. Then OSU will be forced to forfeit their games and take down their 2019 B1G Championship banner.
players get to keep the rings and fans get to keep the bragging rights. Chase gets to keep the money
I agree in respect to injuries; have them all healthy and on the field.... but not the cheaters. They can sit and watch and if UM wins then their fans can bitch that “ we would have won if our star player didn’t get caught getting paid”
No mercy. Harbaugh knows he can help show Dantonio the exit and a blowout makes it even better. State has quit on its season but will show up for this single game... foot on the gas right out of the gate with no letting up. make them quit this game in the first half. Otherwise if it’s close at half we will be in for a battle no matter how great the D plays (like last year)
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I am not pleased to read an actual UM related piece that can be easily confused with an Onion article.
Good. I don't want him to be the laughing stock of all Sparties and Buckeyes when he falls from No. 2 all the way down to No. 7.
Wait… so the final score is now 30-24**?
We we get to play only 6 current Big Ten Teams (and with MD, NE, Rutgers... maybe only three real Big Ten Teams) and 3 of 4 new teams.
I don't like it
DL Brandt has played 3 and I think safety Hillman has played in all four
If that "other event" is a wedding then just don't go and tell them you aren't going because they scheduled a fall wedding and they are selfish.
If that "other event" is your wedding then it isn't too late
Couldn't agree with your edit any more .... in high school, the senior QB who started the year before gets "senior rights" to start... the talented junior gets the next year. This ain't high school.
EDIT: And this pertains to West Michigan Class B high school football... not IMG Academy
The NCAA punishes and negotiates exactly like I punish and negotiate with my 14 year old daughter:
Me (NCAA): "That's it... 6 days without your phone"
Daughter (Harbaugh): "No...."
Me: "Ok, wise-ass, make it 4 days then"
Daughter: "Tell you what, I decline your 4.... it's a self-imposed 3"
Me: "Oh... Ok... hard-ball... well I just told your Mom and we are going to think on this and it might end up being more than 6. We will let you know next week what we decide"
Me: "Ok.... 3 .... don't do it again"
Oh oh, we have three 3-stars as our defensive captains? OSU is going to make sooo much fun of us...
I plan to go on Spring Break with my family without concern for scheduling our fun time around UM Basketball.
Although the 2022 UM-Tennessee game at a Bahamian bar with locals and my family is an experience I will never forget (all the wait staff were "huge Michigan fans"... for the tips).
Under for sure. I'm thinking somewhere around 78-0.
Hopefully you have to post a "Bubble Watch" on Friday morning....
Liberty is another team to root for... they are 41 on KenPom. Atlantic Sun Conference Tourney is in the semi-finals and a non-Liberty could (possibly) be a seed-stealer if Liberty still gets a bid. Liberty (25-7) plays E. Kentucky (20-12) at 7pm and the other semi-final is our old friend Lipscomb (at 20-12) vs. Kennesaw St. (24-8).
Bubble teams also want Oral Roberts to win its tourney and for FAU to win the Conference USA tourney. Oral Roberts is #28 in the AP and FAU is ranked in the 30s on KenPom (with AP votes).
Whoever is "Last Four In" will be rooting for Liberty, Oral Roberts, and FAU to win their conference tournaments while flipping through ESPN+ channels all next week
I think you need to add that UM's three "guaranteed rivalry games" will be OSU, MSU, and Penn St.
OSU's will be UM, Rutgers, and Illinois
I presumed this was another post about how bad football recruiting is going these days....
EMU would make so much sense for Mr. Bates Sr. because his son gets to be the top-dog and he would get all of the attention; and the entire game plan would revolve around him.
I, too, say "nay"
So you also didn't enjoy going 0-3 against tough P5 opponents and then sweating out selection Sunday?
D.J. Wilson to the Bucks at #17.
Never get into a fist-fight with a monkey... even if you are winning they will never stop biting
It was enough for the family, and enough for the University. So, yes.
Gin and Diet Orange Sunkist. Out of my Block M off-brand Yeti. It’s my UM sports watching go-to.
Good. We need the dudes.
He has a dental appointment at 2:30.
(Edit: good to see that there are a few on here who appreciate a good Dad joke)
Pity is a form of hate. I think this fan base is doing a good job so far this week....
"Put the lotion in the F'ing Basket!!!"
Penn State,…
OSU is a loss
Penn State, Wisconsin, Minnesota are 50/50. Lean 2-1 given the home games.
If they avoid rematches in the crossover game then I imagine we play Iowa - lean win. If NW or Nebraska then a win.
MSU, IU, Maryland, Rutgers are wins
So... 7-2 is best case scenario with 5-4 in play.
Before the Vegas lines came out (Sota by 2.5), ESPN had the winning percentage for Michigan at 55%. It’s a 50/50 given Milton and Sota’s run D.
Hopefully they don't allow rematches from the 2 cross-divisional games (except for the Championship).
No one want to see a second Illinois-Rutgers game; could easily switch 2 teams in one division to create a new matchup and more variety in the schedule
Was taking a walk around the neighborhood yesterday and a neighbor (in his late 60s) had a tree trimming company in his yard doing some work.... normally not an issue with social distancing as the workers are outside and have ample space to work while keeping keep a safe distance. However, all three workers were standing under the same tree while a single person did the cutting... while my elderly neighbor stood 2 feet away watching and talking.
Well, Vikings generally attacked and decimated the small villages around their main target prior to initiating the major battle... so it does make sense.
You need to add “been” in between “It’s” and “over”.
This is not a surprise in the least. Highly intelligent, hard worker, overachiever, team player, repeatedly slammed himself into the OL so other teammates could get the tackle and the glory. Seems like the perfect mentality for a Marine
I hope the former is what is happening, but that would be a devastating PR move to allow everyone to think you ignored player safety for a whole week up and until Rocky runs out on the field.
But “doing the right thing” versus “doing what must be done to gain an advantage” do not co-exist in East Lansing.
I think the public pressure is going to lead Dantonio to sitting Lewerke
I kid, I kid.... he’s gonna start him and probably sit him only after they are down by 20 in the 3rd. If it’s close... he’ll play until he’s knocked out
I bet all my pretend MGoPoints that he “retires” at season end and MSU sends him off as a hero
The spirit of Lou Ann Simon lives on in those shallow halls.
Well, to be fair, he told the trainers he was fine and Dantonio was ready to put him back in. So, medical staff was just following the unwritten policy
It is necessary to challenge their secondary even if our run game is working.
no room for conservative ball control game plan .... throw to open the run; get up early and keep on the gas.
last year was a blow-out on paper only as the 94 yards were the dagger.... but 7-7 in the third was due to conservative play calling.
We don’t want our coach “calling in favors” for anything related to Chicago hoops recruiting. Leave that to KU, Arizona, and Memphis.
Let’s hope he finds and recruits the few Chicago kids who don’t have coaches, brothers, agents bartering for their services
4-5 Sparty. Deflated. Playing for a coach who is on his way to “retirement”. Get up early and score often on Saturday!!
Most certainly there will be an ncaa investigation .... that takes 2 years. Then OSU will be forced to forfeit their games and take down their 2019 B1G Championship banner.
players get to keep the rings and fans get to keep the bragging rights. Chase gets to keep the money
I agree in respect to injuries; have them all healthy and on the field.... but not the cheaters. They can sit and watch and if UM wins then their fans can bitch that “ we would have won if our star player didn’t get caught getting paid”
Timing would be interesting.... only 4 more games left in his “redshirted” junior year.
Wait...Now I’m confused... are we talking about Kansas and Duke or MSU Kentucky?
1, 2, 3, 4... all with major allegations of some level of corruption or cheating.
congrats NCAA, you’ve turned a blind eye and got the exact tv revenue your handlers demanded.
Good: Brooks may be a legit 2; feeding Teske works; defense (maybe?)
Bad: Not feeding Teske all second half; Zavier turnovers; free throws; Johns; need Franz in at the 3 ASAP
Indifferent: “It’s a win” cliche
even Purdue and IU have season ticket holding die-hard fans.
that’s the best answer I can give you.
Lions…
Nicely said.
Lions pretended to rely on the run all game and lined up on that play to trick the Raiders into thinking all run. Fail.
McCaffery is a 1-and-done starter in 2020 and wins the Heisman. No. 4 pick in 2021 draft
Milton is a 1-and-done starter in 2032 and wins Heisman. No. 7 pick in 2022 draft.
I just don’t see the concern
No mercy. Harbaugh knows he can help show Dantonio the exit and a blowout makes it even better. State has quit on its season but will show up for this single game... foot on the gas right out of the gate with no letting up. make them quit this game in the first half. Otherwise if it’s close at half we will be in for a battle no matter how great the D plays (like last year)