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13 weeks 4 days ago this weekend

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18 weeks 6 days ago This podcast to me tells me

This podcast to me tells me all I need to know about my least favorite part of the Michigan fan base.  Some people would always rather have Rich Rodriguez, sexy offense, and 7-6 records than hard working, cohesive, gritty 11-2 teams that win ugly games.  You either want to win or you want to look good.  I coached women's track at the high school level and the first fight that you have to win is for the girls to stop running "cute".  You have to just want to beat other people more than you want to get people to look at you..  Some people just prefer to look good and finish seventh in an 8 person heat.  Argh.
23 weeks 2 days ago When I read message board

When I read message board threads, all I can think about now is that half of these people are plants from the athletic department.  You know, the "I actually think these jerseys are kind of sweet" people.

Then again, when we get new jerseys and people complain, I assume that it will all go away when they can't sell them.  Well, every idiot with extra money to burn bought an "Under the Lights" (TM) jersey.  So really, we must be a self-hating fan base.

BTW, can't someone turn "In the Big House" or "Sweet Caroline" up in here?  I can't enjoy Michigan football without my traditions.
24 weeks 4 days ago Also, is Henry giving Cousins

Also, is Henry giving Cousins a shoulder to cry on in that photo?  That's nice of him.
24 weeks 4 days ago Spartans strengthen brand...

Spartans strengthen brand... and that brand is failing when it matters most.  "Sparty, NOOOOOOOOO!"
31 weeks 3 days ago Know what I mean, Vern?

Vernon Gholston used to play in the pros for the Jets.  William Gholston plays for State.
34 weeks 11 hours ago Lack of improvement.

I'd just like to make a plea for patience with the offense.  I know these amazing charts don't show the same success for Denard, but I'm willing to bet that some of what the coaches are doing involves A) limiting the offensive variety while the players adjust to the new offense, and B) limiting the offensive variety so as not to put all of their efforts on film for future opponents.  When you are beating a team by multiple touchdowns, there is no reason to run interesting wrinkles from the shotgun.  Sure the I-form has been less than awesome, but I don't think this is a permanent effect.  The talk of Denard regressing should be more about Denard adjusting.  When we needed him in the Notre Dame game, he was there.  I assume that when we need him against MSU, or Illinois, or OSU, or Nebraska this year that he will raise his perfomance level and the coaches will install the necessary wrinkles that lead to fan happiness.

I have been pleased with the improvement in the defensive performance, I'm pleased with the ability to gut out some tough games, and I think they have done a nice job getting something out of a running back cadre that did not look promising from day one.  I am optimistic that the offense will continue to improve and will shine when it is needed.

Maybe these charts just don't mean that much at this point (or ever).
38 weeks 4 days ago Cocky?

I think you're forgetting South Carolina in there somewhere.
46 weeks 6 days ago I have no problem being a

I have no problem being a dick.  This whole argument that yards > points is so patently ridiculous that I can't believe it keeps being used around here.  Someone above argued that you can't get yards at will when you're in the red zone, and so no matter how many times you drive the length of the field it doesn't mean that your team will score.  Last year was like having a Tiger Woods drive off the tee followed by your average Joe's short game.

I think it is more amusing that a connection between this and Zack Greinke is made.  In Greinke's case, it was that ERA > wins.  Well, last time I checked, wins are all that mattered.  In the case of Michigan's offense, yards > points and again the only one that matters is points.  The relationship is established, but the point is laughably detached from sports.
51 weeks 2 days ago I can find no reason to

I can find no reason to complain about more fine young men picking our name out of the hat.  Best of luck young man and Go Blue!
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