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just, like, a lot of…

just, like, a lot of trophies?

this was a great point: …

this was a great point: "What started off as “its not right that our players don’t get to control their name, image, and likeness” turned into an idea that revenue sharing is not only coming but morally correct, and should be dictated by all stakeholders in college sports. In addition to victories on the field, we will deeply miss his voice advocating for college athletes the way he has."

I'm a municipal attorney and…

I'm a municipal attorney and can confirm Seth's plea here is based entirely in facts.  Cities, townships, villages, any municipal entity you live in throughout the state (likely the country) needs plenty of volunteers for the coming election(s).  If you have time and the civic-mindedness that allows you to take an interest in helping keep the wheels of democracy spinning in this country, I would echo Seth's call and ask that you consider reaching out to your local municipal clerk and see where you can get yourself a volunteer spot for this fall.

Thanks, and good luck!

first time I've teared up in…

first time I've teared up in joy since, well, since the last time I watched the cinematic highlights for the 358th time... this: "because we could not start with anyone else." is just so true and perfect.

So glad to hear from you Ace! Wishing you all the very best!

there are definitely places…

there are definitely places in the grand traverse region where prices are prohibitively expensive (esp. w/ rates where they are right now) but there are also a lot of affordable areas throughout the region and plenty of hidden gems if you have a little time to search.  phenomenal place to live in the summer, and winter is great too if you are into skiing (XC or downhill), snow-shoeing, etc.  if you look near the "spider lake" or "arbutus" area to the southeast of town or other areas throughout where there are gorgeous lots along inland water bodies, you should be able to find all kinds of affordable properties/houses, depending on what you're looking for - sure frontage on Lake Michigan proper is going to fetch a pretty penny, but there is a lot of water around here that you can live quite close to if you are willing to seek the right place... best of luck!

Up north here in Traverse…

Up north here in Traverse City is likely that the UM alums that own "the Little Fleet" will again have a watch-party for the UM Grand Traverse Alumni Chapter as they did for the Rose Bowl; anyone interested comment here and i can send deets once they are released...

Here here... three cheers…

Here here... three cheers for Seth!

any way the wind blows doesn…

any way the wind blows doesn't really matter

this is good legal advice.

this is good legal advice.

B1G not only has no good…

B1G not only has no good answers, but it just doubles down on the reasoning offered earlier this week and tries a bunch of hand-waving but no legal analysis to explain away the cited portions of NCAA & B1G's own regs that should have precluded this asinine step from being taken... as someone on Twitter indicated, Petitti is basically like a glorified HOA president who just decided to push forward anyway and has no idea how much shit he just brought down on his own head and that of his association/conference. absolute buffoonery

Hoping for the best for your…

Hoping for the best for your son and your family!

I still can’t find the words…

I still can’t find the words, although I think it may be safe to say seth’s photo and the unmitigated joy and happiness it exudes says all you really need to know

exactly. LLG's video is good…

exactly. LLG's video is good too.  Carr's use of "Into Thin Air" as a theme for the season was brilliant; there were players who brought their pickaxes to class with them!

this is great - I'll throw a…

this is great - I'll throw a team together for the standard league; thanks for setting it up!

RIP Coach Parrish, and…

RIP Coach Parrish, and thanks for all your efforts on behalf of this great university and its people

purchased in metropolitan…

purchased in metropolitan Orlando

“Don’t sell yourself short…

“Don’t sell yourself short judge…”

agreed, thanks so much Seth…

agreed, thanks so much Seth for all that went into this, this week and throughout the season.

i think this is definitely the greatest UFR there's ever been... what a tremendous day for the players and staff on this defense

sorry to hear of the added…

hey look, bourbon!

sorry to hear of the added…

damnit - sorry for 2x/3x post

sorry to hear of the added…

sorry to hear of the added challenge(s) Brian - all I can say is that we'll all be thinking of you and hoping for the best; take care

This pandemic and the…

This pandemic and the corresponding effects from quarantine & household isolation have been so tough to get through, even separate and apart from pre-existing depression & related issues, so I am very sympathetic to Brian and what he's written in the post-championship-vs-MSU blog post, as those are issues many of us are sorting out and/or trying to deal with.

All I can say to Brian is that you aren't alone - many folks feel the same way, and while I know that may not necessarily make it feel any better, I hope at least you can take some solace from the strength and cohesion of the community you've built around this blog - one that can both recall the disgust with Shawn Crable's penalty against Troy Smith and donate tens of thousands of dollars to charities across the country in partnership with other early-days college fb bloggers at the drop of a hat... 

There's a lot to be said for the great university many of us were fortunate to attend, especially when that university is winning championships, but i always find my fondest memories were and are of the people we shared the happy times with, as well as those we turn to when we need a lift... with our UofM family, i find that group of people to be largely one and the same, and I am very much appreciative of Brian, Ace, Adam, Seth, and everyone here for creating a way to keep that sense of "community" alive even after we've all left school and gone our separate ways in the world.

Here's hoping you get a chance to enjoy some relaxing and fulfilling time with your family and/or the outdoors and a little sunshine this weekend Brian... hopefully we're all on the verge of a much better season of recovery and joyfulness here soon.

#GoBlue

Minnesota Preview looking…

Minnesota Preview looking almost 100% spot on in the cool afterglow of the game this fine Sunday morning... 

+1 to you both for working…

+1 to you both for working in the high-quality, classic cinematic reference

appreciate all the…

appreciate all the discussion of the advisability of whether to consider eating Wendy's chili at all, but i want to underscore the crucial point that Brian made in that first portion of the discussion:

"sir, your own dignity demands real chili."

you simply cannot show up to a chili-cookoff by peddling fast-food fare as your own... it just isn't done.

Gold: "For that to go…

100% pure gold: "For that to go uncalled when Michigan gets a garbage OPI on Collins would be tough to take if we had not reached a stage of serene acceptance about the meaningless of fleeting organic life in an unfathomably vast and ancient universe."

This is tremendous; thanks…

This is tremendous; thanks so much for all the work that went into putting this together Adam!

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like the historical review,…

like the historical review, so thanks for that...

first portion of the post made me nostalgic for THE KNOWLEDGE

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YES

Shomer Shabbos

Shomer Shabbos

sorry yo - hadn't seen that;…

sorry yo - hadn't seen that; "completely revamping" sounds much more intense than the posted article suggests

I'm with you there, but Dr…

I'm with you there, but Dr. Mantis' here was from the Office

three college football blogs…

three college football blogs have ever written something that tapped into the deep, soul-stirring but undefinable aspects of this sport that I've loved since I was a little kid driving up to the stadium from saline with my parents to watch Anthony Carter on saturdays to the point where tears have welled up in my eyes... EDSBS, RBUAS, and this monument to all things maize and blue and good in the world.  My eternal thanks to you Brian, and chapeau to all who continue to keep this corner of the interwebs alive

I rushed the field for the…

I rushed the field for the first time after Mercury Hayes made that catch... what a game!

Super awesome news that Ace…

Super awesome news that Ace is doing well enough to come back!  Great stuff!!

fully on board with this. 

fully on board with this. 

am still angry. will probably remain angry for some time.

also, everything about ohio sucks beyond all rational possibility.

Truly great profile; thanks…

Truly great profile; thanks Adam. and thanks + good luck today to Tyree! Here’s hoping his hard work, dedication, and love for Michigan pay off for him and his teammates today

Same, for sure. Hope you…

Same, for sure. Hope you have a most enjoyable experience down there... good luck everyone!

*cough*…

*cough* spottingtheballafter4thdownQBkeeper *cough*

never thought of doing it,…

never thought of doing it, but this is such an awesome way to prepare the meat for chili. I normally make my chili with basically these exact same ingredients (not fire-roasted tomatoes tho), but am definitely going to try this new method out; thanks as always!!

Don't we also assume we'll…

Don't we also assume we'll be getting a pretty good look at Peters in the next two weeks; fingers-crossed those games work out well for us, we'd anticipate the 2nd string QB getting some, if not a lot, of run in at least one of those games, and we'll have a much better sense of Peters' skills and progress after last year with a better OL...  

oh man... P-Funk played at…

oh man... P-Funk played at Hill back in the day and DAMN was that a fun show! color me jealous

well, at least now we get to…

well, at least now we get to take any rug in the house...

quality addition there sir;…

quality addition there sir; if only I had more than a +1 to give

#banshees

that's the stat I was…

that's the stat I was thinking about, and I'm sure the pbp guys will reference this about eleventy billion times... I'm hopeful we have a better chance to put successful runs together, but we'll see what kind of lanes their DL gives us

I am too; soccer tourney…

I am too; soccer tourney organizers didn't post the game times until last week, and damned if our team doesn't have two matches back to back, starting at 1 pm Saturday... will have to try to find Wolverine Historian's link to the full game hopefully later that evening once we get home.

Must've taken a lot of…

Must've taken a lot of energy to even make such a heartfelt and moving video Ace, and I can't begin to imagine how difficult this ordeal has been and continues to be for you.  Here's hoping you are able to see real improvements over time; those of us who've enjoyed reading your great work over the years will miss your contributions, but will of course continue to pull for you and your recovery.  All the best to you and your family, and thank you for your time, and talent, and efforts.  Cheers, and go blue!

Fantastic read; thanks so…

Fantastic read; thanks so much for all your analysis & insight!

It's all ball bearings…

It's all ball bearings nowadays...

All the best to the young…

All the best to the young man; every indication portends a bright and prosperous future for him, and I truly hope he can achieve all that he sets his mind to, despite a part of that no longer being on the football field.