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My wife turns 15 today…

My wife turns 15 today. Happy Birthday, E!

Not sure that is exactly…

Not sure that is exactly right. If the scenario you profit does happen, it is my understanding that it will be the 4 highest rated conference champions that get byes. In your upset example, there is no guarantee that the underdog winner will catapult to one of the top 4 conference championship teams. 

It could happen, but it wouldn't necessarily be guaranteed.

Of course, my take could be completely wrong.

Definitely 6 for me. No…

Definitely 6 for me. No offense to Coach, but the Chargers are not my team. 

Honestly, this is why I was…

Honestly, this is why I was skeptical of making Moore the head coach without actually doing a broader search. Not saying he isn't the right man for the job, but his lack of experience and connections always seemed to be an issue.

I understand wanting to maintain continuity and culture, but UM should have enough cache to reach out to more established and proven coaches. If the tradeoff for doing so is a loss of staff and players in the portal, then I would be willing to risk it for a potentially better long-term answer. 

One thing I have come to learn during our years wandering in the darkness is that there are pretty much no "sure things" when it comes to replacing a head football coach at an institution like Michigan. That being said, due diligence is still important and I am not sure Warde did that in this case. 

I fully support Coach Moore and I hope he has nothing but success leading this program. I am just a little edgy as this process moves forward. 

Oh, and fire Warde. 

Warde screwed this up four…

Warde screwed this up four months ago. It doesn’t matter what he was offering today. He didnt have Jim’s back when it mattered. Fire his ass. Yesterday. 

Wow. Not shocked, but…

Wow. Not shocked, but disappointed AF. 
 

Now, on to the next coach. I know many want Moore, but I am not sold. I see another version of Hoke. I would prefer a proper search, but I doubt UM does it. 
 

I have had a great time these past three years. I hope it doesn’t take another 10 to get back to this feeling. 

100% agree.

100% agree.

I started coming here in…

I started coming here in 2005. Prior to that, I got all of my UM sports news and info on the Rivals message boards.

About the time I found this site, I was really getting sick of all the BS comments/conversations on Rivals. I miss some of the good posters from back then, but the noise and garbage was getting to be too much. 

Once I started coming here, it didn't take me long to realize I had found my community on MGoBlog. I don't post often, but I love this place. A really great group. 

For me, being East Coast…

For me, being East Coast time zone, the championship game needs to be on a Saturday. I haven’t watched a CFP championship game in ages. I have to get up at 5am for work, and 12:30am Monday night finishes don’t work for me. 
 

I will be watching this year (of course) but am planning to take Tuesday off. 
 

Oh, by the way, 2/3 of the US population lives in the Eastern TZ. 

I would also add 2006 to…

I would also add 2006 to your list. 

While I think this penalty…

While I think this penalty was completely crazy, there is more to the story. After Ferris won their first national championship the year before, players were smoking cigars in the locker room, which is a no-no in that facility. They were told that if it were to happen again, there would be consequences. Fast forward to last year, when they won their second national title, and players did it again, basically thumbing their noses at the facility and the NCAA.

Now, you can argue that the penalty itself was ridiculous, but they were warned about doing it again. 

I could be wrong, but I also…

I could be wrong, but I also feel like the task bar was always visible as you scrolled through the comments. I now have to scroll back to the top to get to the homepage or other tasks. 

EDIT: I am also unable to access the menu bar on my iPhone 13. 

EDIT EDIT: At other's suggestions, I cleared my history and reloaded. Works great! Seems to be much faster on my mobile. 

Right on. Thanks!

Right on. Thanks!

I am a little late to the…

I am a little late to the party, but what is the significance of BET? Thank you. 

I’m 55 and I don’t GIF a f…

I’m 55 and I don’t GIF a f#ck. 

Back in the 90's, they would…

Back in the 90's, they would often set up on the Ann Arbor Golf & Outing course. I caught them there in person a few times.

Actually, they didn't make…

Actually, they didn't make the playoffs in 2008 with Matt Cassel as the starter. They finished 11-5, becoming the first team to win 11 games and not make the playoffs. 

Definitely this. If you are…

Definitely this. If you are going west on 94, there are several decent hotel options in Jackson right off the highway. My wife and I stay here all of the time before/after games. 

I have been having the exact…

I have been having the exact same issue. Pretty frustrating.

What you did there? I see it…

What you did there? I see it...... 

My wife went to Pioneer with…

My wife went to Pioneer with Jim as well. She was in the same grade. She had a friend that was obsessed with him. Stalked him every day and kept a journal about his comings and goings. Wonder if that journal would be worth anything today?

For what it's worth, my wife says that most of Jim's friends were complete assholes. 

Went to high school with…

Went to high school with Mark Hughes (bball) and competed in track against Mike Teeter. 

Incidentally, Mike has settled back in the Muskegon area and he is a pretty good guy. 

My son had him in middle…

My son had him in middle school at Reeths-Puffer. I can't recall if it was as a teacher or assistant principal. As others have said, he was a really good dude. 

Ha! I read this comment in…

Ha! I read this comment in Toby Flenderson's voice. 

Well, Matthew Stafford does…

Well, Matthew Stafford does have one ring, but your point still stands. 

Interesting info. Thanks for sharing!

Cosign regarding Godzilla…

Cosign regarding Godzilla 1954. 

My father is currently in…

My father is currently in the cardiac ICU at Munson in TC. I have spent the last few days with him. He and I have pretty much always had an OK relationship, but bordering on…..challenging. I love my dad. All that is good in me has come from him. We were supposed to get together on Sunday for a fun Father’s Day. Not going to happen since he is in the hospital. Cherish your dads. They always try hard, even if they don’t have all of the answers. I love mine dearly and know he will recover. 
 

Fun Bruce story. He likes to drink whiskey. Cheap whiskey. I once was with him at a convenience store and he needed a new bottle. The woman behind the counter put some serious cheap shit on the counter. He took one look and said, “I know you have something cheaper.”  She put it back, plucked something from the bottom shelf, dusted it off, and offered it to him. His comment:”Now that’s more like it”. It was $9 for a fifth. Truly rock gut shit. That’s my dad. 

Here is how I would sum up…

Here is how I would sum up 1994:

I was in the stands at Notre Dame Stadium (in fact, sitting in the very end zone for the winning kick) and the euphoria was insane! 

I was in the stands for the Colorado game (in fact, sitting in the end zone where the final catch was made) and the sadness and disbelief was palpable.

Such is the life of a Wolverine football fanatic.

Thanks for sharing! This is…

Thanks for sharing! This is fantastic! 

I forgot how much MJ and Madonna pretty much owned the 80's. 

Logged in to upvote. 

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I have DirecTV and, for some…

I have DirecTV and, for some reason, I have gotten the Sunday Ticket for free the past two years. Was a real game changer for me. I love the NFL and I was able to watch all of the weekend's great matchups.

With the move to YTTV, I will obviously no longer have this access. I am a bit bummed, to be honest. I watched a lot of NFL games these past two seasons. 

In Michigan, it is the Lions, which is great. However, when they are no playing in a given time slot, it is the Bears, and sometimes the Packers or Vikings. Yuck. 

Creating a light rail line…

Creating a light rail line as you suggested is a splendid idea. Getting the plethora of university buses off of the busy streets would be a welcome change. 

Man, I have no info to…

Man, I have no info to confirm this, but it sure the fuck feels like Warde's seat is getting a little warm. Honestly, I feel like an athletic program with the size and prestige of Michigan's can do better at the AD position. 

Personally, I think there…

Personally, I think there needs to be re-seeding after the first round games. If, for example, (12) Tulane upsets (5) Ohio State, then (1) Georgia should play (12) Tulane rather than the winner of #8. Does anyone know if that will be the case when this new expanded format starts?

Oh, and I totally hate that the quarterfinal games will not be at campus sites. Fucking totally sucks. 

You are correct! Just got…

You are correct! Just got them.

I am so psyched! My wife and…

I am so psyched! My wife and I will be attending our first ever Big Ten championship game! 

Thank you to all that have posted so far with tips and ideas. Definitely helpful. 

I do have a question regarding tickets. Perhaps I am being paranoid, but I bought our tickets through StubHub and they were delivered from Ticketmaster. However, they are still not showing up in the Ticketmaster app. I can see that I have them, but I do not have the actual tickets yet. It says that the order is "in progress". I have never had this happen purchasing through StubHub before. Could it be I just need to be more patient and there is somehow a lot of activity? I did reach out to Ticketmaster directly and they said they could see that I had accepted the tickets. They said to try and find them in the mobile browser vs. using the app, but I am still getting the same message. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

Can't wait! Go Blue!

Got a nice 8 point in the UP…

Got a nice 8 point in the UP this morning!!

I……I love candy corn. Wildly…

I……I love candy corn. Wildly addicting. Black licorice? Fucking terrible. 

How bad is Miami(Fl)? I mean…

How bad is Miami(Fl)? I mean, this is an ass kicking. 

Yes. 

Yes. 

Yeah, most of the staff at…

Yeah, most of the staff at GVSU, including his own, did not feel that way. He was an arrogant prick even back then. 

Seriously, fuck Brian Kelly…

Seriously, fuck Brian Kelly. Go Noles. Also, I am probably drunk. 

Yeah, WWMT is also in my…

Yeah, WWMT is also in my viewing area for CBS coverage. The local coverage is lame or non-existent. I mean, no local sports coverage at all? Crazy. Although, like you, I still dig Keith Thompson. 

I miss the Tiger broadcasts on the old WKZO station. 

Uh, Harbaugh was only coach…

Uh, Harbaugh was only coach for 7 of the seasons you listed. The 5-7 season was Hoke's last year. 

Twin 454's. They were both…

Twin 454's. They were both refurbished the year before we bought her. 

Yes! In fact, the couple we…

Yes! In fact, the couple we bought it from had just done the Loop the year before. Definitely on our bucket list. 

Great topic! Nothing I love…

Great topic! Nothing I love more than boats and talking college football.

I have a 1989 Egg Harbor 37-footer. I have had it for 5 seasons. My wife and I are the third owners. We love the classic lines and all of the teak. Lots of work, but she is a beauty. We mostly just cruise and anchor in Lake Michigan. However, when we are both retired, we will basically be summer live-aboards and have plans to cruise the Great Lakes....and perhaps beyond. 

This "tradition" actually…

This "tradition" actually started in the late '80's. I think it was my sophomore year. Back then, the course was simply through the Diag and did not include South U. I ran it my senior year in '90. It was fairly well attended, but nothing like the late '90's. 

I didn't attend it again until '98. I was stunned at how big it had become. South U was completely packed and there were thousands of runners. Yeah, technology, the internet, and gross dudes ruined it for everyone. Probably for the best. 

I live in Muskegon. Have…

I live in Muskegon. Have lived here most of my life. People that haven't grown up swimming in the Great Lakes, especially the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, have no idea how dangerous it can be. You have to respect it.

There was another drowning in Grand Haven yesterday. I believe that makes 24 (or 25?) drownings in Lake Michigan so far this year. Most of these have come on the eastern shore. It was a red flag day yesterday. He had no business being in the water. 

I was at this game. First…

I was at this game. First ever meeting between these two schools. Their fans were so certain they were going to own the BIG. It was a glorious afternoon.