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I think the big 10 will wait…

I think the big 10 will wait until at least the Penn state game if not longer. If this quote from the article is actually true, Michigan will get paved by Penn state, maryland, and Ohio state and the big ten won’t have to do anything: “The coaches in the Big Ten laid out to Petitti, who was hired in April, just how distinct of a schematic advantage Michigan has held the last three years by illegally obtaining the opposition's signals ahead of time…”
 

If it’s a load of crap and Michigan continues dominating all the way through Ohio state, then it proves it made no difference. Is the big ten really going to intervene mid season twice in 3 years to make sure Ohio state gets to the big ten championship?


And this article makes it sound like every other big ten coach in the conference feels this way. But the coaches swap secrets every Sunday according to Isaiah Hole. Get out of here. Franklin and Day are the only ones complaining. And day probably called his reporter buddy as soon as the big ten call was over.

I’ve been to several…

I’ve been to several Michigan games in East Lansing and the fans were fine. The visitor sections are 4, 105, 106, 120, 121, 126 and 127 so try to get tickets in or near those sections. There will be a lot of Michigan fans at the game this year. Just stick close to those groups. Avoid the student corner altogether. Be polite and don’t engage. 
 

I like to park near 127 / Kalamazoo street. There are neighborhoods on the west side of 127 and a little league parking lot on the east side. All free. Little bit of a walk but the west and northwest side of campus is nice in the fall. 

Perfect write up.  I was in…

Perfect write up.  I was in a race last week and my wife got this clip of my kids running next to me as I came in. Barefoot. Sprinting. Laughing. I’ve watched that clip 100x. Just kids running free. Just awesome. 

What’s your definition of …

What’s your definition of “really, really good?”

You say “March Madness on…

 “March Madness on crack” sounds acceptable.  I’ll take 5-10 games every weekend being an elimination game as opposed to fussing about which team’s one loss is better and deserving of a fourth playoff spot for 8 weeks. 

Maybe maybe not. If M and…

Maybe maybe not. If M and Oklahoma win out are they guaranteed playoff spots if Georgia beats Bama in the SEC champ game? I don’t think they are and it would be stupid if a team that doesn’t win its own conference gets a playoff bid over two teams that won their P5 conference with similar records and similar enough resumes. 

8 would be my preference…

8 would be my preference also. I’d love to guarantee a spot or two for non-power conferences If they reach some benchmark. Like undefeated + at least one win over a bowl eligible P5 school.

 

And for for those that honestly believe 16 games is too many...schools aren’t required to play 12 regular season games. Drop one of the cup cakes if you’re so worried about it. 

Why can’t we just do 5 power…

Why can’t we just do 5 power conference champs + 1 at large bid? Top 2 seeds get byes. Or do 5 conf champs + 3 at large teams. Let the higher seeds play the first round at home or in the nearest domed NFL stadium. Way less controversy. More money for the people that only care about that. 

Yessssss. And make the first…

Yessssss. And make the first round a home game for the higher ranked team. Would love to see a 2 loss SEC team have to come play a game in the Midwest in December. 

It’s kind of like the…

It’s kind of like the officiating. If Onwenu doesn’t push the MSU DE, no flag is thrown for anything. As you point out though, the fine is a nice cherry. IMO that makes it different than offsetting penalties. 

Anybody have good video of…

Anybody have good video of the whole thing?

There are a lot of engineer…

There are a lot of engineer types around here. Engineers expect rules to be followed. They like to be able to predict based on data and analysis. The outcomes of football games played by MSU and Michigan are frequently inconsistent with what the data says should be the result. You seem like more of a “make plays” with aggression and grit because you are hungry and have intangibles kind of guy.  That’s fine. But a lot of people around here don’t think that way. 

Until he announces he’s done…

Until he announces he’s done, and I don’t think he will, I think there’s a good chance he plays against osu if Michigan heads into that game 10-1. And if they win, the b1g championship. 

I parked at “Municipal Park”…

I parked at “Municipal Park” in 2016. It’s on the northeast corner of Clippert and Kalamazoo. It’s about 3/4 mile west of Breslin. It’s free and easy to get in and out. 

For food I recommend Deluca’s. It’s on the other side of town but you probably won’t have to wait for a table. 

Sec 120 is ok if you are low enough. In my experience, MSU fans are a little better than OSU. They’re MUCH better if they lose than if they win. Or maybe I just tolerate them better after a Michigan win. 

I parked at “Municipal Park”…

I parked at “Municipal Park” in 2016. It’s on the northeast corner of Clippert and Kalamazoo. It’s about 3/4 mile west of Breslin. It’s free and easy to get in and out. Go Blue!

All injuries suck, but these…

All injuries suck, but these preseason injuries just days before the first game even more so. The kid’s been preparing for Saturday for 8 months. 

/s 

/s 

Every player that stays 4…

Every player that stays 4 years will play every school at least twice. And In every stadium as well. 

Doesn’t seem that hard to…

Doesn’t seem that hard to make this way more straightforward and fair. You do home / away with half of the other division. After two years, you do home / away with the other half. Rinse and repeat. “protected rivalries” still work here. You play those cross division rivals 50% of the time. It’s not like the rivalries disappear. If anything it raises the stakes because you don’t get a shot at them every year. 

Penn state draws Wisconsin…

Penn state draws Wisconsin and Nebraska one time each in that 4 year span. SMH. Only consolation is MSU and   an osu draw Wisconsin frequently 

Did they shake up the…

Did they shake up the divisions? I thought we were in the same as Wisconsin?

Since Harbaugh became coach…

Since Harbaugh became coach he has signed:

27 RB / WR / TE

14 OL 

The very next post on this…

The very next post on this board is about how SIX ESPN experts picked Michigan to go to the playoff. Clicks = money. You just helped finance “these clowns.” They will write whatever generates clicks. 

Shot in the dark...he was…

Shot in the dark...he was insulted where they spotted him on the meritocracy board and peaced out. You’re supposed to show up to camp in tip top shape. Coaching staff doesn’t have time to mess around with guys who didn’t put in the work over the last 8 months. They’d rather focus on guys who busted their ass 6 hours a day when no one was Looking. 

I don’t care about AA but I…

I don’t care about AA but I might have read more than 50 words if there wasn’t so much assumption that we know what he is talking about. What is exactly the problem with San Francisco? Is this a purely Democratic Party take? 

Oh crap

We’ve been spotted

AD

The Michigan athletic department needs to be more aggressive in looking out for our own interests. See the SEC conference commissioner and how he goes about his business.

Hang a banner for the basketball team that went undefeated against eligible teams in the 2013 tournament and go full UCF

Refuse to play consecutive road games against MSU and the domers(too late for this one).

Donate enough money to Purdue to have naming rights to the Purdue visiting locker room and then host an auction amongst the season ticket holders for the rights to name it.

Genius move by the Browns

They’ll probably win a game this year because of it. Maybe two. Poor Peppers. At least he’s rich.

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Couldn’t comprehend how that would be the deal breaker for individuals but forgot about the corporate angle

20 years

This is my 20th year as a soccer ref. Prefer 9 years old or younger or 16-18 year olds. Avoid the men’s leagues. Pregame is crucial and sets the tone for the whole night. It’s tough to beat the pay if you can handle some inevitable drama.

Stars

I don’t care about stars when it comes to OL. Just regularly take a lot of them and let them develop under a quality coach for a few years.

Downvotes

So 17+ people still drinking the kool aid? It’s the same thing year after year. Unrealistic coach speak about a player or team gets everyone super excited, believing THIS IS THE YEAR. Win about 75% of the games if we’re lucky. Cosmiterate about that one play or one call that would have changed the season. Foam at the mouth about new coach speak and this up and coming player who is like [first round draft pick] except bigger, faster, and stronger....rinse and repeat...

I’m at the point in my fandom where I force myself to expect 8-4 and refuse to believe the hype so that I’m numb to the annual oct / nov soul dong punch. If you’re not there yet, I’m not sure whether to admire or pity you.

Dwumfour

Dwumfour is the new Mone. All-world hype team. Production doesn’t come close to expectations.

Just coach football

The last bit about the program in general and the refocus was by far the most encouring part of the preview. I hope it’s true.

Purdue medical services strike again

Different kind of broken back experience than speight I know, but you’d think they’d at least take care of their own players

Harbaugh

Harbaugh has some saying that I think I’ve seen on a poster near the locker room: “the hurt player, the ineligible player, and the unwilling player are all the same.” It’s something to the effect if you’re hurt I can’t use you. I don’t understand how it’s meant to inspire. Never met an athlete who wanted to be hurt.

Yep

Moe’s Hello post lists him as 6’ 9” and projected him as a 4...

Growth

Didn’t moe grow a few inches after his commitment?

Miles Bridges

Except when they made a decision in 24 hours so bridges could keep playing. I wish they would let Patterson pay $40 and be done with all the non sense.

Late

Can I stop drinking and go to bed yet?

Report

“Verb 1. Give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or INVESTIGATED.”

I’d put this up against anything that came out of a Medill alum yesterday.

Actual reporting

You should have used that tag here, Ace. Great piece.

Article

I truly truly truly do not mean this as a back handed compliment. Seems like about once a quarter Brian rolls out an absolute gem of an article. This was it IMO.

Agree the media loves izzo

But in the past MSU has played a much harder non con schedule, and played well in feb and March. Hollis also no longer on the committee.

Kenpom

Id like to thank Tim miles for bringing the kenpom curse upon his team and sealing this win.

Best news I heard all night

Nebraska will finish the season with a loss on Friday and a loss in the tourney. The Kenpom curse is real.

Yes Brian

Please resume your sop and tell us things are better than they are. That we will be good someday. And explain all our losses away,

Hmmm

Midwestern school hires young high profile former star quarterback with lots of personality as head coach hoping for a return to the glory days of the 90’s and fan base goes crazy with unrealistic expectations. Where have we seen this before?

Won’t matter

Doesn’t matter if they can play when they have no time to throw or get injured by week 4

3 years too late

It’ll be 2021 before those kids see the field.