thanks for your insight. Doesn't the fact that the professional leagues are unions and everything is negotiated between the league and the union play a huge part of this?

I've read it's an option available, but not a 'must'. 

It's not.  The IRS ruled against the collectives being deductible.. Now, if you own a business......hmmmmm

In 1990 I won a free trip to Ireland. Simpsons was big there.. Simpson stuff everywhere. I would make jokes with the shop owners that this Simpson stuff is a fad..give it a few months,  it'll pass. LOL. I couldn't have been more wrong.  24 years later.. who would have thought?

Not only has he said it publicly, he says it privately. I've had conversations with him.  He believes that his commitment to play in the bowl game and what happened to him cemented his 'lore' with Michigan Fans and fans in general in the midwest.  That it has benefited his post football career greatly. He has no regrets and would do the same thing again. 

(I'm using my words to recreate what he said)

My favorite:

the leading receiver for us at the half was the fucking dog catching frisbees

People would do that for free. I agree that if he did it, there would be expense report trail, but not for the 'others'. 

Yes, there are grass practice fields at the "Al Glick Fieldhouse"

I don't think he traveled this week. (I was at the game looking for him on the sideline and didn't see him). 

So, I think he's injured. 

Here! Staying in an AIRBNB...had a good night out.. looking forward to tomorrow. 

That twitter video clip in the article is classic.

Why isn't he spending time with the recruits then?

I had the same problem and emailed the ticket office.. they said on the main screen, goto 'continue as guest' and it will log you in.. it worked for me doing that. 

Ukraine. After the war is over. I want to support them. And there is the colors, of course. 

There are two sides to every lawsuit. (and probably more than two!)

Or Danny Devito in "Other People's Money"

Most players like the spring game because it means the end of spring practice (which is grueling) and then they have two months off.  

That's good info.  Thanks. 

How can I short this?

Looks like the cast is still there on the right hand, but much smaller. Notice, he takes the ball in his left hand. 

Hopefully he gets in a 'pickle' or 'run down' and gets tagged out at 2nd. 

I think this will alter recruiting dramatically and help Michigan. 

With the current system, all the 5 star players go to 5-6 teams since they can almost guarantee the recruits that they will play in the CFP.  This is one reason that OSU can beat us on the recruiting trail. BUT, if Michigan is in the CFP 5 out of every  6 years, that would be good. 

This new format will help spread the 5 stars around a little more and not bunch them up in those same 5-6 teams. 

When I went to Nebraska last year, they had these shirts.  That's how you trash talk in the corn belt I guess. 

We eat at the chop house after every game (except night games) love it there. it's expensive, but they know me by name, save me my favorite table and I get the waitress we want. I highly recommend it.  Right on Main St.  Easy to go bar/restaurant hopping afterwards. 

Does anyone know where the "$800" tickets are located? that was what I was told, but I don't have the section or row numbers yet. 

Could be the issue with it being on Monday night, school night, and work night. I know that is an issue for me. Only my wife and I are going, instead of the whole family. (I live in Maryland and am not taking them out of school for two days)

Wait till the end.  When the elevator opened. I laughed out loud. 

There is like 35K students. Why not ask/make them do it?

My experience was great. The fans were great.  Sure they booed the refs, and some of the play calls, but every fan I interacted from Friday night to Sunday morning was great.  They take pride in being nice. 

Your stuff keeps getting better.  Well done. 

Zero Michigan turnovers in 4 games. 

No self-respecting Michigan fan can take Notre Dame's side in this squabble. Or almost any squabble. 

We are flying into Nebraska for that game. Staying in Omaha. Looking for good places to hang out on friday night and saturday night. (assuming it's not a night game)

I was a manager for football. Incredible experience and a lot of work. I highly recommend it for anybody. 

Does anyone know what time Michigan is playing? I can't find it on the site. 

Thanks!

Is there a way for us to somewhat replicate what you did? 

Like, selling the instructions, etc?

My dentist/hygienist uses it on me. What I do is take two Tylenol prior to going to the dentist. Makes it much more tolerable. 

That is only at Michigan.  (And possibly a couple others, i can't remember exactly). Most universities support the AD.

Cut. In Las Vegas. Grade A5 Wagyu. 

Situational Integrity. 

I spoke with my contact at the AD yesterday.  They are planning for every contingency. (no football, football but no fans, football with only 25%-33% of fans due to social distancing rules, football that starts at big 10 season, and the season moving to the spring)

If we have a season with social distancing fans.. There are plans for everyone to still keep their tickets for 2021 and use a lottery system (probably based on points) for the 25-33% that they sell for each home game for 2020.

I know you are looking for an answer, but nobody knows. Not Umbig11 or anyone at Michigan. 

How can it not be Spanelis taking the guy out to dinner?

Thanks everyone for their help. I think we have a plan.  We'll see how well we execute it. 

Well done OP, laying this out. 

Even though I agree with most of your sentiments.. I bet if we are in the CFP next year.. you'll be there. As will I. 

That 'this is our airspace' pic at the top of the article is awesome.

Smart move. Announce them in advance and use them as a recruiting tool. 

Perfect thanks HP.