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2 years 33 weeks ago	Chris Wormley and Mo Hurst	will be the unexpected breakout players this year and interior D line will dominate often and hold up even under the Spartans and Buckeyes.
3 years 28 weeks ago	Everybody knew all along...	It is amazing how everyone knew it would not work out.  I agree with the premise of the OP, we all thought we had a Great DC in Mattison, and after year one thought the HC was a solid if not quirky sort that epitomized what we wanted at Michigan.  I believed all the way till the Utah game that the slow maturation of the OL would cure most of the issues.  However, as many have stated, it is now apparent the end is here. The hard part is respecting the current players AND coaches enough to stop the constant screaming.  They are done, no reason to continue to yell about it.  Support the team and stay classy.  However, I do wish there were ways to pinpoint displeasure with David Brandon without it reflecting on the football team.  Everything he touches is greasy and needs to go away.
5 years 30 weeks ago	Why not Auburn?	I want an SEC school that isn't Alabama or LSU.  When Michigan is at full strength scholarship and depth wise, we should want a piece of the SEC to stop the constant arrogance.  Auburn is going to struggle as long as Saban is sweeping up the Tier 1 Alabama kids. It's like getting Little Brother 2.
6 years 8 hours ago	I remember that vividly	I was still in Junior High but I remember Keith Smith making those free throws and running directly into the tunnel.  The Bodnars, Dan Pelokoudas, Thad Garner, ...those teams did struggle.  How I loved to hear Mike McGee from the top of the key. I agree with another poster, this is the first time I've felt that everyone on the string wasn't a total newbie.  Most of the people on this site believe that MSU has always owned the state.  I went to Michigan in the 80s.  Michigan was always at the top or fighting at the top almost the entire decade in football and basketball.  MSU was definitely the irritating little brother back then.
6 years 2 weeks ago	That was my graduation also '87	I was very happy he spoke.  I also remember that some of the ultra-liberal groups were against him being invited.  Don't remember why, just something ridiculous.  Great man, great life.
6 years 7 weeks ago	Clue me in	Magnus, can you spell that out for us who aren't as tuned in?  Why was it not a coincidence that they all committed in mid-February?
6 years 7 weeks ago	Not a coincidence?	Magnus, can you spell that out for us who aren't as tuned in?  Why was it not a coincidence that they all committed in mid-February?
6 years 23 weeks ago	Hard to be credible	Hey FannMan, do you really not how to spell the word lose?  Once or twice could be typos but  3 times in one post?  We can't loose both?
6 years 30 weeks ago	I totally agree with OP	There isn't a debate over the 1st string QB.  Denard is the guy and while I'm disappointed about his ability to throw the ball, there is no debate he is the QB unless he is hurt.  However, I really wanted the coaches to get Devin Gardner on the field the last two weeks.  I was irritated that he didn't get in earlier against Eastern.   Today, I really wanted to get that 28 pt lead so Gardner could get in there.  Yes, getting snaps against Eastern and SDSU would have been very beneficial.  Unfortunately, I think he will have to get in the game because of Denard getting banged up later in the season.  As Hoke likes to say we have expectations for the "position", Gardner needs to get more experience. Period.
6 years 47 weeks ago	Question for Tom	I read this blog multiple times a day  but post rarely, so forgive me if I'm not following protocol by asking this here.  Tom, do you know if Michigan has offered Daniel Gibbs an OL from Birmingham Seaholm?  I know he has visited but haven't seen his name anywhere on any recruiting updates lately.  I had heard that he was hearing from Wisconsin and I don't want to see Michigan losing our own kids to them. I know the kid is a real good student and dominates the league he is in, but that may not mean he is a premier talent.   Any insight?
6 years 48 weeks ago	Reality sets in?	Why do you think hard times are coming this year?  The offense is extremely talented and even though they are dealing with a new scheme, I see it being very good.  The defense will not be good still but it HAS to be better.  We won 7 games last year, you don't see 8+ wins this year? My head says 8 wins, but my heart says 9.  I don't think this team is going to dampen the recruiting landscape, If the coordinators are as good as we think...it should only get people more excited.
6 years 52 weeks ago	Going to have to give a thumbs down	I appreciate sarcasm and the use of pictures to make a point as much as anybody.  But this was a little painful to read.  Too cute and should stay in the Diaries and not the Front page.  I know it's a slow season, but I'd rather have nothing rather than that. In regards to the topic, we all tire of the factions created by the last 5 years (the last 2 years of Lloyd created some also) but the only thing that matters is where we are now.  A comment on that fact is appropriate, it was just way too long and hard to follow.  BTW, I now know what the line in the MSU fight song about the "banks of the old Red Seder" means.
7 years 10 weeks ago	4 to 5 years	Hopefully that is not the case.  Harbaugh brought Stanford to elite level in 4 years and Stanford football was worse off then we are now.   Denard will be a senior, the team will have some good experience on D and I believe that Michigan will be very competitive against Alabama.  Alabama was one of the most highly talented teams in the country this year.  They lost 3 games somehow (is the great Saban fallible?) and were "loaded for bear" in that bowl game.  But I refuse to believe they are out of our league. I'm going to assume that Hoke is a good coach and will build on RR's talent base.  I'm really optimistic that Hoke can take advantage of the quickness of the current players on the roster and maturity will make us a good defense.  Denard is a special talent and I think that will make give us a chance in every game that year.
7 years 11 weeks ago	Drivel	I clicked on this thinking it had some relation to Michigan sports.  Seriously, this is just a link to an article that is just the online edition of TMZ. I don't post often.... because I'm more interested in finding information than seeing every thought that pops into my head online.  I thought Daulerio was somebody commenting on Michigan sports and Brian made some comment on him.  Now I realize that the editor of Deadspin was mentioned by Brian in a negative light at one time.  Referencing the "internet" is not a direct link to this site. Let's hope tomorrow brings better content.
7 years 11 weeks ago	mindless sour grapes	Jake Fisher is by all accounts a very talented football player.  I hope he doesn't go to Oregon. People posting negative things about him just because it is rumored that we missed out is silly.  Stay Classy San Diego!
7 years 12 weeks ago	The Valley	Rawls plays in a conference that has lots of good athletes but poor coaching and little resources results in few good teams
7 years 12 weeks ago	Don't forget about Fitz	While I agree that Rawls would be a worthwhile pick up, I don't know if I'm going to crown him the best on our roster.  I think that Fitzgerald Touissant is going to bless the coaching change and become a great back.
7 years 13 weeks ago	Here Here or is Hear Hear?	I agree.  I loved Denard as much as the next guy, but we depended on his running ability too much.  It was hard to not love the 5 or 6 yd QB draws, but it put too much stress on his body.  I think that if done correctly the coaching change can really give Denard a true chance to become a good passer.  Yes, he struggled passing at points last year but he also showed great flashes.  Rich Rod has left very good talent on offense.  I think even with a different scheme they can be successful next year.  Quickness is still valued in all offenses.  I think Vincent Smith and some of the really undersized guys are going to have to work hard to beat out the bigger players. There may be a big hole in this year's recruiting class on offense....but I think if Al Borges is worth his stuff they should still be good on offense for the next couple years
7 years 14 weeks ago	Go to the Tourney?	With this team?  Come on, people were doubting they could win 10 games all year after Manny left. I am not sold on Belien because I agree that he needs to recruit at a higher level.  However, the results this year show progress and John Belien deserves another 2 years to see if this will work.  Rich Rod is a a good coach but the complete failure on Defense and Special Teams doomed him.
7 years 19 weeks ago	there is benefit	of me just hanging out on the Blog for hours on end.  I don't care what my wife says
7 years 19 weeks ago	Couldn't agree more	I do think that either way,  waiting until after the bowl game is the right decision by Brandon.  If you are going to fire RR you cannot do it without making a quick hire to Harbaugh.  If you are keeping him, I think you need to see more "progress" in the bowl game.  The Wisconsin and Ohio St games along with the bad press from the Bust makes it very difficult for Brandon to feel good about keeping RR. I know it may not be fair to the assistants but I think that DB really is using this time as evaluating the way everything gets handled not solely the Gator Bowl result. I will be supportive of either decision.  Jim Harbaugh is hired or Rodriguez is retained with an announcement of the hire of a solid D coordinator. With all the transition at Florida, Miami, Pitt etc.  I really want either staff to be aggressive in getting some high level recruits to rebuild the talent pipeline.  I know it isn't popular to agree with Chris Spielman but I do.  Michigan should have NFL level athletes all over the roster.  This shouldn't be a place that only gets the talent that Ohio St or Florida doesn't want.
7 years 19 weeks ago	Shawn Conway will not be in this class	Grades and trouble and grades.
7 years 20 weeks ago	Am I missing a running joke?	I'm mostly a reader and not a poster but I've seen posts with the term Bolivian multiple times.  People do know that the word is oblivion...correct?  The only reason that word Bolivian should be used is to describe the police that killed Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
7 years 21 weeks ago	I'm a Rich Rod supporter but	come on....the situation at Stanford was much worse.  Nobody can deny Harbaugh's success at Stanford and he did it without those SEC academic standards.  I still want Rodriguez another year to prove his ability, but if Brandon delivers Harbaugh it is hard to argue based on the facts we can see.  My issue with the "Let's Fire this Guy" rant in this case or in any other is there isn't necessarily a better option.  However, Harbaugh looks like a perfect choice.
7 years 23 weeks ago	Negative Nellie	That's funny, I was just complaining that I thought recruiting wasn't doing well.  I guess I always want to see a handful of difference makers that have a possibility of playing as freshman.  Rather than a bunch of 3 stars being forced into starting roles.
7 years 24 weeks ago	I understand that these are somebody's kids	I definitely try to realize that these guys aren't being professionals and need to be treated as such.  But I also know that this is big-time sports with huge budgets and large groups of people spending tons of time reading and writing on this blog.  I tend to agree not only with the original poster's assessment of Obi Ezeh and his disappointing play but also don't think his critique is not overly harsh. If we are going to have high expectations for Michigan football, we need to have high expectations for a senior 3 year starter.  We can't watch that defense and not criticize the individual play.  More than anything, Kenny Demens play since replacing Obi shows the poor decisions by GERG for waiting so long to make the change.
7 years 24 weeks ago	Not sure its TCU Def coordinator	But I agree that it is time to use some cash to do whatever it takes.  I think we get caught into who is ever best this season.  I don't know that just because TCU is good right now that means they have the best coordinator available.  RR and Brandon need to get their heads together and realize that Rich is in charge of the team but he needs to find a great D coord and get out of the way.  That means not expecting a Coordinator to come in without making some changes if he feels that is what he needs.  I can't even enjoy watching the offense because of the pain of our defense and Special Teams.  Our kickoff coverage was abysmal today.  I love our offense and think Rich is a great game coach.  However, there is not doubt that GERG must go.  And more importantly, Rich needs to make a great hire....and needs to ask for help on finding the right answer this time.
7 years 24 weeks ago	Rodriguez vs Zook	After the horrors of our defense...especially Penn St....I still believe in Rich Rod in a close game.  Ron Zook is a game day moron. As we all saw in the second half against Penn St, Rodriguez is at least going to work with the D on confidence and motivation.  If we get some momentum against Illinois I think that the Zooksters will find a way to give Michigan the win.  As much as I believe Rodriguez is the guy, we need this win to still make this a respectable year (assuming a Purdue win).
7 years 24 weeks ago	I think this is incredibly negative	I'm assuming this was what happens when Michigan hires Brady Hoke and Denard transfers after RR leaves.  How does a top offensive club with almost everyone return and a terrible young defense with no where to go but up not do better than this?  If I thought we were this hopeless I wouldn't be on this site everyday. Penn St was incredibly depressing and pointed to an obvious need to make major changes on the defensive side of the ball in regards to coaching.  However, to say we won't get average on defense means that Rich Rod is inept.  I don't believe that.
7 years 24 weeks ago	Agreed	Remove the post.  Not funny and poor taste

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