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2 weeks 2 days ago	Something about	Something about selling jerseys in Ohio
2 weeks 6 days ago	Not sure what you mean by a	Not sure what you mean by a flawed promotion system, but you are correct in saying that it does not favor Academy grads, per se. It favors those that perform in the top echelon in their job, regardless of commissioning source. On the contrary, the assignment system is a bit different for officers than it is for enlisted. Enlisted members are pretty much at the mercy of an assignment system, save a few very high-performing individuals in higher ranks (at least E-6's). That said, officers have a bit more say in their assignment, as there are many selectively-manned and/or high-profile assignments that require by-name reccomendations from superiors (i.e. commanders). These by-name reccomendations are made easier by having a "network" to interact with. Obviously, the academy network very much comes to the forefront as one of the primary means to make these reccomendations. These assignments can then bolster your officer resume, which, in-turn, then can place you above your peers when it comes to promotion time. So, you could say that it has the potential to affect your promotions and assignments, granted you're a hard worker and your commander sees that. You can't be dead weight and expect one of these assignments, obviously.
2 weeks 6 days ago	After graduation and	After graduation and commissioning, it's valid to say that Academy, ROTC, and OTS officers as 2Lts/Ensigns are all on an even playing field. Granted, the quality of education and work ethic differs vastly, as you're simply going to, more often than not, get a better product out of an academy grad due to the education received and the amount of work put in during their 4 years. Not necessarily everytime, as there are very high-performing individuals from civilian institutions (like the Citadel, which I have a profound respect for) that perform at extremely high levels, even perhaps placing them above their academy counterparts. I'm simply speaking in generalities. However, keep in mind that it's just not about the education. It's about the experiences and the leadership lessons learned from a 4-year "leadership laboratory" experience that ROTC programs simply cannot replicate. Academy cadets/midshipmen are immersed in it every day. There's something to be said about the kind of individual that gets into, survives, and graduates from a service academy. It is these things, ALONG with the network that benefits academy grads long after graduation, while in uniform and as a civilian. This isn't a knock on ROTC by any means. Please don't take it that way, but there's a reason for the selectivity that goes into the admissions process and there's something to be said about the attrition that occurs from entry to basic training to graduation day.
5 weeks 6 days ago	Without Question	He's the most decorated basketball player in Michigan hoops history. Even more-so than Cazzie Russell. Not putting #3 up there would be a crime.
6 weeks 3 days ago	Mods	Please remove the peasant.
12 weeks 1 day ago	If you have to ask	You can't afford it.
13 weeks 6 days ago	There are a few	But in the end, I have to go with Roy Roundtree's TD catch with 2 seconds on the clock in the UTL game. I'll never forget that.
14 weeks 4 days ago	I don't think	You've paid much attention to MAC coaches in the last 10 years.
20 weeks 6 days ago	Go Air Force!	Beat the Owls!
25 weeks 6 days ago	A much	Improved Northwestern team, mind you. Our only ranked team win of the season (until tomorrow, of course).
26 weeks 2 days ago	Scott Loeffler	Scott Loeffler
26 weeks 5 days ago	FERGODSAKES	BEAT OHIO DAMMIT
26 weeks 6 days ago	A little angry	Aren't we? Judging from your posts, I'd say yes.
29 weeks 5 days ago	Right...	Because Gardner didn't play QB for 4 years in high school and under RR and Brady Hoke, like ever...at all. I'm sure he forgot everything....
30 weeks 3 days ago	Ha	I see what you did there
30 weeks 5 days ago	Next to Alabama	That will probably be the best defense we face for the rest of the season. MSU's defense is easily the best in the conference (statistically) and one of the better ones in the country. Couple that with the rivalry aspect and that minor detail where UM hadn't beaten MSU since Carr was in Schembechler Hall, and yea, I'd call that a signature win (Especially for Denard as senior going out with a win over lil' bro - payback for all that cheap talking they were doing week 1).
30 weeks 6 days ago	Dave	Brandon. Very, very tightly.
38 weeks 1 day ago	And	Auburn
38 weeks 2 days ago	Very Classy	This fan base continues to show why they're the classiest in college football. Bravo.
38 weeks 2 days ago	Wow.	Wow. What an angry group of 5th grade graduates.
41 weeks 3 days ago	I did	I did because I went to the Air Force Academy. Very, very few (I'm talking like 2 cadets out of a class of 1,000 or so) didn't get them. As a matter of fact, if you didn't get one, the Commandant of Cadets (a Brigadier General) would call you into his/her office and ask you why you are not getting one...so, yea...not the kind of attention you want from that particular individual. Additionally, there is an event at the end of your junior year called 'Ring Dance' where you invite a date to and get all fancy-shmancied up for to receive your class ring. It's a pretty big event...probably the second most important event of your Academy career next to graduation. It's a pretty good time.
46 weeks 1 day ago	Big Kahunas?	By chance? You from that area?
1 year 1 day ago	Kelly Baraka	Here it comes.
1 year 2 days ago	Currently,	The United States has no manned space program. When the space shuttle retired, we lost our way to send people and supplies to the international space station and simply put people in orbit. SpaceX is a private company that has more or less taken up that mantle from a commercial perspective. They do not recieve government funding and are not sponsored by NASA. As of right now, we have rely entirely on Russia to get people and supplies to and from the international space station. We shouldn't have to, but that's reality. SpaceX is trying to put the ball back in our court.
1 year 2 weeks ago	And America	Because when Ohio loses, America wins.
1 year 2 weeks ago	#11	The Wistert Brothers
1 year 4 weeks ago	You are speaking of a very	small sample size. These fans are delusional and blind to anything not scarlet and gray. Please don't come on here with a "holier than thou" act because it does no good. This is a blog. On the internet. He's not saying anything demeaning, however, I know many, many people that live in Columbus and they react to Michigan and Michigan football the same way every time: with complete and utter disrespect. There is virtually no respect for UM in that town. What good do you think comes by being "respectful" to anything associated with that program on an internet blog? Nothing. Yes, rivals are supposed to hate each other, but they take it to a level where sports becomes a side story. They incorporate their hatred of UM in their way of life. After their home games, never mind who they play, they always sing that stupid song where they have to trash UM. It could be Akron. It could be Penn State. It could be an invading alien force. It does not matter to them. They still trash UM. Honestly, the best policy when these guys go to Ohio would be to simply leave it at, "Poor choice dude" and move on.
1 year 5 weeks ago	Food for Thought	Last year, Alabama had ESPN's top class and had 13 ESPNU commits and 15 4-star commits altogether. This year, we already have 11 ESPNU commits (in April!) and already 15 4-star commits. Granted, Alabama had 2 5-stars also sign, but with the offers we have on the board for the talent still available, it appears as if we're making a pretty good push for the top 2013 ESPN class. Sure, it's only April, but Hoke and Co. have shown a knack for holding onto Michigan recruits.
1 year 5 weeks ago	Food for Thought	Last year, Alabama had ESPN's top class and had 13 ESPNU commits and 15 4-star commits altogether. This year, we already have 11 ESPNU commits (in April!) and already 15 4-star commits. Granted, Alabama had 2 5-stars also sign, but with the offers we have on the board for the talent still available, it appears as if we're making a pretty good push for the top 2013 ESPN class. Sure, it's only April, but Hoke and Co. have shown a knack for holding onto Michigan recruits.
1 year 5 weeks ago	Isn't he a	Wide receiver?

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