I know AL almost lost a lot of games to so-so teams, but they ALWAYS show up when everything is on the line. They won't play soft with the natty on the line. That's why I fear AL.
Sam Webb and John Bacon were talking about how Harbaugh should accept the B10 trophy and landed on this:
"Thank you Commissioner Petitti. Thank you for your courage, wisdom and deep knowledge of the game which has kept us all safe throughout your first year."
Of course Harbaugh's mantra is "get better, not bitter" but I wouldn't judge him harshly if he said this!
If you watch the post game press conference with Coach Odom, I liked the way he was aware that when his players were speaking, they needed a mic and he was constantly moving the mics around for them...and when he heard the noise they made when he moved them, he was careful to minimize the noise after that. Just that detail to attention, his awareness for his players and above average honesty in his answers was refreshing to see.
For people living overseas, we have VPNs, but what service will cover all (or most) of the games without paying high monthly fees (ex. $60/mth). Any suggestions? Thanks!
That line in the movie, with the timing and unexpected reaction by the warden (who even at his position wasn't even educated enough to know the meaning) showed so much about Dufresne's predicament in just a few seconds... Very memorable.
I can't watch the game live, so will have to watch it taped...great that there aren't any commercials, but I'm always so anxious to see the result of each down that I have to keep myself from fast forwarding and can't enjoy that heightened anxiety you get when watching it live.
Opponent Watch is one of my favorite parts of this blog and I enjoy BiSB's content...but for such a long time, I can not figure out what BiSB stands for...who is BiSB? I know Brian, Seth, Craig, Alex and few more by their names, but BiSB, what is your full name?? Please help me solve this so my mind can rest....
Brian, sorry to hear about the marriage...it's really difficult and sometimes things just don't work the way life planned. I hope you and your family find balance to settle into.
I might not have noticed it before, but it seems like Brian shuts down Seth a lot more than vs years past. It's like Seth opens up a take or comment and Brian frequently shuts it down with something like "No, that's not right, let's move on." I know it's Brian's blog and he can do what he wants, but I kind of miss the goofy give and take that I think was there before.
As Brian mentioned, I too wonder how the university and regents would be acting if it was like the MSU case, where many were still active with the university.
I like to think Michigan would handle it more ethically, but you never know.
When it's your ass on the line, people fight irrationally even if they're clearly guilty.
I get what you're saying, but man after wins like this against MSU especially after last season, I like to check the RCMB...the current thread on this topic "If you can't recruit to MSU, you can't recruit." Mel Tucker." is up to 17 pages and 404 comments...I know this makes me a petty human being, but I can live with that I guess.
His teammates always said Denard was full of drive and positivity. So good to see that's true. If you watch his hand, his passing and ability to read is lot better than most QBs we've had since he left.
I just loved all the back stories...especially Mike Martin. He threw a 45lb plate like a Frisbee.. that's is one strong dude.
Buckeyejonross, get out of here with that passive aggressive shit and trying to justify it by saying you just want to see the greatest rivalry in football. You know it's not that this year.
Buckeye fans are welcome on this board as long as they are adding to the discussion, which you aren't, so go fuck off with that shit.
Something's wrong when Mel Tucker can beat Michigan AND a Top 10 team in his first year with less talent than Harbaugh. How the heck does that even happen?
Great analogy Internet Raj. That put into words what I've been wondering about....my bet is that those original pieces of Harbaugh have been replaced with the reprimands of the Athletic Office and donors.
When I 1st heard that Harbaugh chose Joe over Dylan, I was OK with it. After all its Harbaugh and if there's ANY skill position he knows, it's QB. Now I'm thinking he might not be able to judge even that and I hate that feeling.
Did you guys watch the Nebraska game? Luke McCaffrey was excellent for Nebraska as a freshman! in his 1st career start! I'm not saying that Dylan would have been the same, but that family pedigree points to success... At least we know Dylan was a better runner.
Then again, if Dylan had stayed, the coaching might have ruined him as well. From Speight, Peters, O'Korn, Patterson and now Milton, all started strong but then fell off a cliff.. It's a ruthless patten that's endemic in our program.
BuckeyeChuck, don't know if you were asking seriously or not, but LPONE was coined last week by Internet Raj in his Counterpunt for the Indiana game...Liberating Panacea of No Expectations
Man, this was painful to rewatch...but at least Brian forced me to look up "defenestrate". It didn't mean what I thought it meant...I thought it had something to do with small farm animals...
Kind of related?...I've been on this blog for 10 years and for the life of me, I can't figure out who BiSB is...I know Brian, Seth, Craig, Ace and Alex, but I've googled and googled and can't figure out who he is...I know this sounds ridiculous, but can someone enlighten me?
I think it was Brian who said Don Brown can't run zone coverage, but he did run it last year. Whether we were good at it or not, I haven't looked at the results of just that to say anything.
In any case, he sure didn't run it last Saturday... maybe they scraped it due to the limited practice time this season? No idea...
I never get tired of watching that hit by Barrett. If you watch it closely, for a millisecond, he thinks Tanner handed off to Ibrahim, says Nope and then WHACKS poor ole Tanner.
I gave up hope on a crash in 2017 when Haskins came into The Game for Barrett. It was depressing that OSU was so loaded that a redshirt freshman could come off the bench and win that game.
I've been living in Tokyo since 2005 and it's only recently that the international options have really opened up.
I use 3 different sites. 2 need an annual subscription.
1) BTN Plus. You'll need a VPN connected to the US because they don't show games outside the US. They are carrying the M game. (BTN used to have an international version, but they stopped it this year).
The problem with BTN is that it takes them about 8 to 12 hours to upload the games.
2) ESPN Player. You do NOT need a VPN. They are also carrying our game.
You can watch it Live (streaming) , but unlike BTN, as soon as the game is over, you can immediately watch the game on video.
3) Livestreaming. You need a VPN connected to the US. There is no video later, so it's only livestreaming. I use either Crack Streams or Sports Surge.
For sure the media (and fans) whipped up the frenzy and made the return of Harbaugh as the savior.
But no one in the program ever promised or guaranteed you a championship The promise from Harbaugh was that he would build a great program of MEN, in the Michigan tradition. He's succeeding.
Yes, we aren't the dominate team we once were, but neither are we mired in scandals, our players are not put in jail, there are no pay to play investigations, there is no winning at any cost attitude.
Maybe we don't win Championships because of that and I'm personally fine with that.
I know there are other opinions on that. That doesn't mean I'm wrong or you're wrong, just a different set of goals.
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I know AL almost lost a lot of games to so-so teams, but they ALWAYS show up when everything is on the line. They won't play soft with the natty on the line. That's why I fear AL.
Sam Webb and John Bacon were talking about how Harbaugh should accept the B10 trophy and landed on this:
"Thank you Commissioner Petitti. Thank you for your courage, wisdom and deep knowledge of the game which has kept us all safe throughout your first year."
Of course Harbaugh's mantra is "get better, not bitter" but I wouldn't judge him harshly if he said this!
If you watch the post game press conference with Coach Odom, I liked the way he was aware that when his players were speaking, they needed a mic and he was constantly moving the mics around for them...and when he heard the noise they made when he moved them, he was careful to minimize the noise after that. Just that detail to attention, his awareness for his players and above average honesty in his answers was refreshing to see.
For people living overseas, we have VPNs, but what service will cover all (or most) of the games without paying high monthly fees (ex. $60/mth). Any suggestions? Thanks!
That line in the movie, with the timing and unexpected reaction by the warden (who even at his position wasn't even educated enough to know the meaning) showed so much about Dufresne's predicament in just a few seconds... Very memorable.
I can't watch the game live, so will have to watch it taped...great that there aren't any commercials, but I'm always so anxious to see the result of each down that I have to keep myself from fast forwarding and can't enjoy that heightened anxiety you get when watching it live.
Thanks jabberwock. I guess we'll never know his real name, but at least now I know what the initials stand for!
Opponent Watch is one of my favorite parts of this blog and I enjoy BiSB's content...but for such a long time, I can not figure out what BiSB stands for...who is BiSB? I know Brian, Seth, Craig, Alex and few more by their names, but BiSB, what is your full name?? Please help me solve this so my mind can rest....
Brian, sorry to hear about the marriage...it's really difficult and sometimes things just don't work the way life planned. I hope you and your family find balance to settle into.
I might not have noticed it before, but it seems like Brian shuts down Seth a lot more than vs years past. It's like Seth opens up a take or comment and Brian frequently shuts it down with something like "No, that's not right, let's move on." I know it's Brian's blog and he can do what he wants, but I kind of miss the goofy give and take that I think was there before.
In one of the podcasts, Brian was saying he hated using starters on kick returns because the risk was too great...yup...
As Brian mentioned, I too wonder how the university and regents would be acting if it was like the MSU case, where many were still active with the university.
I like to think Michigan would handle it more ethically, but you never know.
When it's your ass on the line, people fight irrationally even if they're clearly guilty.
I can never remember all the names, so I love this format and coding. It makes it easy to see who is who and our recruiting potential
I get what you're saying, but man after wins like this against MSU especially after last season, I like to check the RCMB...the current thread on this topic "If you can't recruit to MSU, you can't recruit." Mel Tucker." is up to 17 pages and 404 comments...I know this makes me a petty human being, but I can live with that I guess.
Craig Roh! Miss watching him play. #88... Whenever I see that number, Roh always pops in my mind.
His teammates always said Denard was full of drive and positivity. So good to see that's true. If you watch his hand, his passing and ability to read is lot better than most QBs we've had since he left.
I just loved all the back stories...especially Mike Martin. He threw a 45lb plate like a Frisbee.. that's is one strong dude.
Lol... Up your nose with a rubber hose. Can't tell if this guy is 60 or 6...
Buckeyejonross, get out of here with that passive aggressive shit and trying to justify it by saying you just want to see the greatest rivalry in football. You know it's not that this year.
Buckeye fans are welcome on this board as long as they are adding to the discussion, which you aren't, so go fuck off with that shit.
Something's wrong when Mel Tucker can beat Michigan AND a Top 10 team in his first year with less talent than Harbaugh. How the heck does that even happen?
Of course Kiper beats Michigan AND a Top 10 team in his first freaking year...
I still don't understand why they still let John O'neill and his band of misfits referee. That call against Purdue was atrocious.
Great analogy Internet Raj. That put into words what I've been wondering about....my bet is that those original pieces of Harbaugh have been replaced with the reprimands of the Athletic Office and donors.
Is Dylan really hanging out with Luke in Nebraska?
Dwumfour has more games under his belt than our entire O-Line combined.
When I 1st heard that Harbaugh chose Joe over Dylan, I was OK with it. After all its Harbaugh and if there's ANY skill position he knows, it's QB. Now I'm thinking he might not be able to judge even that and I hate that feeling.
Did you guys watch the Nebraska game? Luke McCaffrey was excellent for Nebraska as a freshman! in his 1st career start! I'm not saying that Dylan would have been the same, but that family pedigree points to success... At least we know Dylan was a better runner.
Then again, if Dylan had stayed, the coaching might have ruined him as well. From Speight, Peters, O'Korn, Patterson and now Milton, all started strong but then fell off a cliff.. It's a ruthless patten that's endemic in our program.
BuckeyeChuck, don't know if you were asking seriously or not, but LPONE was coined last week by Internet Raj in his Counterpunt for the Indiana game...Liberating Panacea of No Expectations
https://www.mgoblog.com/content/puntcounterpunt-indiana-2020
LOL. Yeah, I guess not. It'll remain a mystery.
Man, this was painful to rewatch...but at least Brian forced me to look up "defenestrate". It didn't mean what I thought it meant...I thought it had something to do with small farm animals...
Kind of related?...I've been on this blog for 10 years and for the life of me, I can't figure out who BiSB is...I know Brian, Seth, Craig, Ace and Alex, but I've googled and googled and can't figure out who he is...I know this sounds ridiculous, but can someone enlighten me?
I think it was Brian who said Don Brown can't run zone coverage, but he did run it last year. Whether we were good at it or not, I haven't looked at the results of just that to say anything.
In any case, he sure didn't run it last Saturday... maybe they scraped it due to the limited practice time this season? No idea...
I got my tax money back from that failed NASA mission. You just have to ask them politely for a refund.
Matt Millen announcing was a -5.0
I never get tired of watching that hit by Barrett. If you watch it closely, for a millisecond, he thinks Tanner handed off to Ibrahim, says Nope and then WHACKS poor ole Tanner.
Just to confirm, we are now calling Welschof, Juice?
And when Cornelius Johnson sees more playing time, should I then refer to him as Corn-Jo?
Thanks for posting JWG Wolverine! I love this program.
".. or me rolling the dice that my fart will “just be gas” after eating street meat in Vietnam"
A very visual podcast...
I would upvote this but I don't have enough points... So you'll just have to settle for moral encouragement.
I acknowledge that and add Panasiuk.. At least his brother is gone. Both got kicked out of the game last year for cheap hits.
You guys have 1 guy to hate on. We have a list. Must be nice...
The FDA says that if it's runny and yellow, it's cheese.
I gave up hope on a crash in 2017 when Haskins came into The Game for Barrett. It was depressing that OSU was so loaded that a redshirt freshman could come off the bench and win that game.
Not specific to sports... But it's a basic rule in life...just don't be dick. It's not that difficult...
Excellent post Wolverbean.
I've been living in Tokyo since 2005 and it's only recently that the international options have really opened up.
I use 3 different sites. 2 need an annual subscription.
1) BTN Plus. You'll need a VPN connected to the US because they don't show games outside the US. They are carrying the M game. (BTN used to have an international version, but they stopped it this year).
The problem with BTN is that it takes them about 8 to 12 hours to upload the games.
2) ESPN Player. You do NOT need a VPN. They are also carrying our game.
You can watch it Live (streaming) , but unlike BTN, as soon as the game is over, you can immediately watch the game on video.
3) Livestreaming. You need a VPN connected to the US. There is no video later, so it's only livestreaming. I use either Crack Streams or Sports Surge.
http://crackstreams.com/cfbstreams/
https://sportsurge.net/#/groups/0
Hope this helps!
Go Blue!!
Hour
I like the grit he has knowing that he'll have to compete, but still opting to do so in a crowded field.
I saw this recipe here for smoked meat chili that I've made many times, but I make it with venison...it's really excellent.
https://mgoblog.com/content/mgobbq-over-top-chili
TomV, I would like to get reimbursed for Chapter 14 please
For sure the media (and fans) whipped up the frenzy and made the return of Harbaugh as the savior.
But no one in the program ever promised or guaranteed you a championship The promise from Harbaugh was that he would build a great program of MEN, in the Michigan tradition. He's succeeding.
Yes, we aren't the dominate team we once were, but neither are we mired in scandals, our players are not put in jail, there are no pay to play investigations, there is no winning at any cost attitude.
Maybe we don't win Championships because of that and I'm personally fine with that.
I know there are other opinions on that. That doesn't mean I'm wrong or you're wrong, just a different set of goals.