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like I said above, you can pretty much swap UNC, UVA, Michigan and Berkeley on any given year.  They're all pretty equal. 

Having said that, Michigan moves to #1 overall when you factor in intangibles!

I got that sense too.  A little disapointing that they seem to see themselves as sort of separate from Michigan, but I suppose they are a little bitter about the self-imposed sanctions. 

The documentary makes it seem like they, C-Web, or Ed Martin didn't do anything wrong and MSC and Bill Martin overreacted.  I wouldn't agree, but I can see why they'ld be a little bitter.   

Francesa is popular, but I (and most people I talk to) regularly disagree with him.  He's become a blowhard with all the "Miked Up" and YES shows he's got going.  I never liked Chris Russo much either - way too much time talking about the Giants (SF...) 

Though, any positive press for Michigan is something we need now so I'll take it.

I don't know the numbers for UofM, but as a grad student at UVA I recall hearing that the state of Virginia contributed about 4% of the university's budget.  Pretty sure UofM will always be public regardless of how little they fund.

Most business schools are privately funded - even Darden and I think Haas, not sure about Ross.

So, it's all a little sensational and doesn't really matter in the end.

Manhattan actually teaches you the material.  Not going to lie, it's a lot of work.  But it pays off.  The Mahanttan books will explain the principles and give you a few short questions then send you to the official books to practice what you've learned.  I went from a 580 on my diagnostic to a 750 on the real thing (4 months hard work), so I HIGHLY recommend going with Manhattan books.  Also, I did it all on my own - no classes or self study.

but my wife (also alum) is just worried about her job.  I'm waiting to hear back from some Big City schools before I commit because there's a higher probability of her transferring to say SF than Detroit.  Of course, NYC means we move but she keeps the same job. 

But  I really want to go to Ross :-)

Just recently got my call.  Can't wait to hear the good news from you guys!

per some B-School blogs, sounds like internationals and SuperSaturday invitees have been recieving calls since yesterday.  Been quiet so far today.  I'd much prefer if they called after the decisions were posted.  This anxiety is taking years off my life and sucking all productivity.

p.s. as a UM and UVA alum... you have the best avatar ever.  The V-sabre is an awesome logo, but with the M... simply amazing.

I think I learned it in about 10 minutes during orientation :-)

I spoke with a student when I interviewed who was telling me how all the MBA guys like to Rick's.  I asked her what happened that Rick's is no longer the greek scene bar.  She shot me a puzzled look and goes "That's why they go."  I felt dirty after hearing that :-p

I'm amazed people have time to go nuts like this in B-School.  Most people I know have said they've done nothing but work and try and find a job. 

I interviewed with an Ad-Com member and while she wasn't too rough the interview just went differently than I expected.  I've never had a 25 minute intereview before.  The pace of the interview was so quick I feel I left a lot in reserve for questions I expected but wasn't actually asked.  She also focused a lot on my long term goals - which are significantly more hazy than the short term.  Just felt different than job interviews I've been on- I've also never wanted a "job" so badly.  But, I've met students who made significant blunders in their interviews and were still admitted.

It's a great idea!  I may not choose to sign the letter of intent too soon, but assuming I have multiple options, I'm going to make a video of me choosing between a bunch of hats on a table and post it on YouTube!

Best of luck to you!  I'm hoping it works out for me, but I'm just so nervous about my interview.  I didn't do poorly, but it was certainly the fastest 30 (really 25) minutes I've spent interviewing.

Wait for B-School?  I didn't get an email.  Shoot, don't reply.  I don't want to know... I don't need the stress for the next week. 

I could just be looking for the pony in a pile of crap, but maybe this means there won't be mass transfers?  Of course, they could vave transferred with or without RR.

Firing RR after the Gator Bowl is probably the right thing to do.  But... waiting to evaluate the program after the season was a bad move.  He might be the only boss to ever to go into an annual performace review blind. 

It's poor leadership to not have some form of a plan for every situation.  I didn't think there would have been anything wrong with saying "RR is our coach" in Nov.,  only to fire him in January.   I don't believe DB has an MBA.  Ross is right there for him!

I meant 50 total selectees across the Big 10... first team, second team, specials teams like they select the All-American teams.  I didn't expect to have 50 UM players on the list, since that would be an insane percentage of the team.

Congratulations to those who made it.  Not sure how the Academic All Big Ten Team works, but 8 guys sounds like a lot.  I think Rich Rod has done a good job stressing academics with this team, and I know it's one of the criteria DB is using to evaluate the coach.