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But, but, but, FamILLy? /s

But, but, but, FamILLy? /s

Keep swinging slugger! I…

Keep swinging slugger! I like feeling that cool breeze.

I live in Urbana and…

I live in Urbana and definitely agree with #4. Even if Illinois is a notch below Michigan academically, it is a world-class institution—and not just in engineering. However, they've done a terrible job marketing the university over the years. Their alumni aren't much help, IMHO, and a good number of them pine for their old racist mascot. 

I happily accept any accusations of "Michigan Arrogance" versus what I see from many Illinois alums.  They've got a lot to brag about in their alma mater, but someone else has always got it better than them.

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This you tube series has…

This you tube series has some great tips for traveling on in Japan on a budget.

https://youtu.be/f1zqNIAxRgg?si=1koWzGjDAAgH7HZ4

I think the problem here is…

I think the problem here is that Warde Manuel can't recognize that a crisis is underway.

Santorum - I see that.

Santorum - I see that.

As a fellow Syracusan, I've…

As a fellow Syracusan, I've always rooted for Coach Hart. I'm pulling for him and his loved ones to come through whatever is facing them, healthy and whole.

And who has worked alongside…

And who has worked alongside Steve Spagnuolo, who could be the first four-time Super Bowl winning DC by this time next week.

This a great post and…

This a great post and gratitude is due to the OP. It's obvious that Sherrone Moore has been left to dangle as Harbaugh has executed his plan to grab assistant coaches from the Michigan staff. As the OP noted, there apparently is no equivalent plan on the AD's desk, and if Coach Moore has one of his own, he is not getting the assistance he deserves.

What burns my spinach through this whole process is how the Athletic Department has fallen flat on communications. I get the impression that Warde Manuel carries an imperious attitude about his work that more or less tells the public, "I don't have to explain what I'm doing, you don't need to know what I am doing, all shall be revealed in due time." This applies to the basketball program, as well, as is obvious.

But the exact opposite is needed, plentiful communication from Moore talking about how excited he is to be recruiting, social media touting the enthusiasm for all things Michigan football, and the new head coach from anyone and everyone hired - right down to the stadium janitorial staff if necessary. Not just another twitter post with a picture of a new coach and a press release. Even something as simple from Manuel as: "You won't believe the coaches that Sherrone Moore has talked to; they're all flattered to be asked to work at Michigan football, and you will all be as excited as I am to see the staff that Coach Moore has put together. Furthermore, he'll be supported with fresh resources for recruiting and NIL."

But we're not getting that. 

Time for Warde to resign to spend more time with his family.

Two thoughts:

If Sherrone…

Two thoughts:

If Sherrone Moore emerges from this shitstorm successfully, he has a chance to be one of the best head coaches in program history. There is much to overcome. I sure hope that happens.

Are there no NFL assistant coaches interested in working on the Chargers staff? It seems as though Harbaugh is building his solely with people from Michigan. 

And we're walking around…

And we're walking around Schembechler Hall with our tricorders getting energy readings.

E=MC5

Rest Triumphant,…

E=MC5

Rest Triumphant, Brother Wayne.

Never Forget. 37 Record…

Never Forget. 37 Record-Store Clerks Feared Dead In Yo La Tengo Concert Disaster

I still recall first…

I still recall first learning about that word in the Modern Languages Building. IYKYK

EXACTLY. It's applicable to…

EXACTLY. It applies to radio play and live booking. It's applicable to the Sunset Strip, not Michigan Stadium or Crisler Arena. "Transformational vs. Transactional" is a false choice. A deliberately created and deployed false choice.

From the ESPN story, UT…

From the ESPN story, UT Chancellor Donde Plowman spit fire right back at the NCAA:

"The NCAA's allegations are factually untrue and procedurally flawed... Moreover, it is intellectually dishonest for the NCAA enforcement staff to pursue infractions cases as if student-athletes have no NIL rights and as if institutions all have been functioning post-Alston with a clear and unchanging set of rules and willfully violating them.... The NCAA enforcement staff's intended processing of the proposed allegations is replete with legal and procedural defects, including unsettled and outstanding interpretive questions that require further attention and input from the NCAA membership, particularly given the novel nature of the issue and the gravity of such determinations. Further, some of the allegations are simply factually untrue. It is intellectually dishonest for the NCAA staff to issue guidelines that say a third-party collective/business may meet with prospective student-athletes, discuss NIL, even enter into a contract with prospective student-athletes, but at the same time say that the collective may not engage in conversations that would be of a recruiting nature. Any discussion about NIL might factor into a prospective student-athlete's decision to attend an institution. This creates an inherently unworkable situation, and everyone knows it."

A simple "SMASH" will do.

A simple "SMASH" will do.

I'm going to Mardi Gras next…

I'm going to Mardi Gras next week.

Michigan football is not…

Michigan football is not some sacred institution that binds people to a job for life. Nor is it a Scrooge McDuck pile of gold coins that someone can dive into. People are understandably frustrated, but an open position does represent opportunities. After all, Ben Herbert was promoted at some point in his career. 

You've earned it coach.

You've earned it coach.

It was a difficult decision…

It was a difficult decision with so many well-qualified candidates applying . We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Great news!

Great news!

Thanks for this; it has been…

Thanks for this; it has been a relief from all the post-Harbaugh angst. 

Please allow me to introduce…

Please allow me to introduce you to Bill Cubit.

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"This town's not big enough…

"This town's not big enough... Oh, wait a second..."

Maybe for Mel Tucker. Under…

Maybe for Mel Tucker. Under certain conditions.

That's called delegating…

That's called delegating. Harbaugh's agent and lawyers concern themselves with more than one day at a time.

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He has the power to clouds men's minds so they cannot see him.

It's always nice to see a…

It's always nice to see a well-placed reference to the Hapsburg dynasty.

This is exactly where I am…

This is exactly where I am at.

I think we're seeing the…

I think we're seeing the commitment of Jim Harbaugh to the future of Michigan football in action right now. Which does not indicate to me that he would be interested in being a "supplier"of assistant coaches to the program. If he goes, he's gone and will be locked-in on the Falcons or Chargers or whomever hires him.

Now those are what I call…

Now those are what I call gloves.

I heard that it can actually…

I heard that it can actually tear people apart.

"Atomic Dog" would be a much…

"Atomic Dog" would be a much better choice. 

Well, he has demonstrated an…

Well, he has demonstrated an ability to anticipate events before they happen.

In the bittersweet but…

In the bittersweet but possible event that Jim Harbaugh moves on to the NFL, a coaching search will have to be opened. As a public institution, the university is bound to, at the very least, appear to do so. It would be an opportunity for a national search, which if done wholeheartedly, would give established head coaches like Jedd Fisch an opportunity to present their best cases.

My only concern about Sherrone Moore revolves around the complexities of managing a large organization like the football program, where many people have off-the-field but crucial roles. A competitive search would give him the chance to plan and outline how he would take on the variety of roles that a head coach faces. And possibly encourage Moore to find a Biff Poggi of his own, should he get the job.

We'll see how events unfold.

 

 

Get it in cash, "Spartybits"…

Get it in cash, "Spartybits" are not a real currency.

Aptly phrased:  "ersatz…

Aptly phrased:  "ersatz regulatory authorities." 

I feel like a lizard sitting…

I feel like a lizard sitting on a warm rock on a very sunny day.

You try to stop it, it's…

You try to stop it, it's like a narcotic.

Agreed, but they should…

Agreed, but they should ditch the bondo/battleship grey and go back to silver alongside the maroon.

The logo is superb.

The logo is superb.

I look at them (and those of…

I look at them (and those of Alabama), and I think Dullsville. They're not classic; they're just unimaginative and cheap. Also, put some numbers on the shoulders of Alabama; you can afford it. The same goes for the logos on Oklahoma's helmets; they look like every year, the equipment manager goes to Menards and buys out the supply of white mailbox stickers in white for O and U.

My 2 cents, your results may vary.

And I think the old (what I…

And I think the old (what I mentally refer to as "Woody stripes") sleeve stripes look better than the current set.

Never forget.

Never forget.

Our InstaPot is stored in a…

Our InstaPot is stored in a drawer, so we pull it out when needed.

We use it mostly to make mass quantities of rice and beans. Dry beans cooked there taste much better than the canned stuff, and have less salt. We can store them for future use in soups, to refry or with rice. And it's great to have them on hand in the middle of the week when you need something quick and easy for dinner.

Helpful hint: Put a thin layer of coconut oil in the pot before you put in rice and water. It makes for easy cleaning and doesn't affect the taste of the rice.

My head hurts just thinking…

My head hurts just thinking about Old Vienna.

 

Onondaga County is notably…

Onondaga County is notably lacking in billionaires. If there are any NIL benefits for McCord to gather, it most likely consists of a nice 4x4 SUV or truck from a local car dealer. Which he is going to need as soon as he settles in town. Maybe some merino wool base layers, too.