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I credit Warde.

I credit Warde.

“Started from the bottom,…

“Started from the bottom, now the whole team’s here.” - Drake

Thanks Warde!

Thanks Warde!

The #1 highest rated PG in…

The #1 highest rated PG in the portal.

That’s Clink behind Jim.

That’s Clink behind Jim.

Gotta keep in mind, these…

Gotta keep in mind, these are kids and Juwan is basically a parent while they're away from home. I haven't really followed the story but this is a blog so my take is Dug made a bad decision and violated some sort of rule when on the road, like no girls or something.

He has yet to recover from…

He recruited them expecting them to be here but Juwan has yet to recover from the Diabate/Houstan/Collins/Dickinson, etc. absences. The admissions issues slowed his progress in refreshing the roster but he's an alum and knows the academic threshold for admission better than anyone.

I will say, the 100% biggest failure of his tenure is the lack of a 5* point guard (which I put on Eisley). He recruited backward and landed 5* 2's-5's with mediocre 1's.

The quickest remedy right now for the program is to sign a 5* PG. The 5* 2's-5's will follow if they know they'll be playing with a 1st round NBA PG.

I blame Warde

I blame Warde

Is it too early to say I…

Is it too early to say I give this move a Wink and a smile?

The Univ. of Michigan…

He's making money and winning.

The Univ. of Michigan athletic department reported a $4M "operating surplus" for FY2022-23, according to Tony Garcia of the DETROIT FREE PRESS. The department created $229,561,279 in operating revenues compared to $225,548,280 in expenses, the “most in a single year.It is the “second time U-M has exceed” $200M in annual operating revenue in one year -- the "only other occasion was last year.” UM’s total revenue increased by $18.9M year-over-year and "more than half of that increase came from an increase ticket sales.” 

Source: https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/01/31/michigan-michigan-state-financials

Warde: 2016-2024

Big Ten Championships

MBB: 2021

M Cross-Country: 2017

W Cross-Country: 2016, 2017, 2018

Field Hockey: 2017, 2018, 2020+

Football: 2021, 2022, 2023

W Golf: 2022

M Gymnastics: 2021, 2022, 2023

W Gymnastics: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023

Rowing: 2019, 2021, 2023

Softball: 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021

M Swimming & Diving: 2016, 2020, 2021

W Swimming & Diving: 2016, 2017, 2018

M Tennis: 2021

W Tennis: 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023

W Indoor Track & Field: 2016, 2023

W Outdoor Track & Field: 2016, 2023

Wrestling: 2022

https://mgoblue.com/sports/2017/6/16/trads-conference-champions-html

Legendary Toby Keith story…

Legendary Toby Keith story in Rolling Stone from 2009. 

Kris Kristofferson: The Last Outlaw Poet

His all-American journey has taken him from the Army Rangers to Nashville to Hollywood — with a few stops in the gutter along the way

BY ETHAN HAWKE

Up from the basement came one of country music’s brightest stars (who shall remain nameless). At that moment in time, the Star had a monster radio hit about bombing America’s enemies back into the Stone Age.

“Happy birthday,” the Star said to Willie, breezing by us. As he passed Kristofferson in one long, confident stride, out of the corner of his mouth came “None of that lefty shit out there tonight, Kris.”

“What the luck did you just say to me?” Kris growled, stepping forward.

“Oh, no,” groaned Willie under his breath. “Don’t get Kris all riled up.”

“You heard me,” the Star said, walking away in the darkness.

“Don’t turn your back to me, boy,” Kristofferson shouted, not giving a shit that basically the entire music industry seemed to be flanking him.

The Star turned around: “I don’t want any problems, Kris – I just want you to tone it down.”

“You ever worn your country’s uniform?” Kris asked rhetorically.

“What?”

“Don’t ‘What?’ me, boy! You heard the question. You just don’t like the answer.” He paused just long enough to get a full chest of air. “I asked, ‘Have you ever served your country?’ The answer is, no, you have not. Have you ever killed another man? Huh? Have you ever taken another man’s life and then cashed the check your country gave you for doing it? No, you have not. So shut the fuck up!” I could feel his body pulsing with anger next to me. “You don’t know what the hell you are talking about!”

“Whatever,” the young Star muttered.

Ray Charles stood motionless. Willie Nelson looked at me and shrugged mischievously like a kid in the back of the classroom.

Kristofferson took a deep inhale and leaned against the wall, still vibrating with adrenaline. He looked over at Willie as if to say, “Don’t say a word.” Then his eyes found me.

“You know what Waylon Jennings said about guys like him?” he whispered.

I shook my head.

“They’re doin’ to country music what pantyhose did to finger-fuckin’.”

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kris-kristofferson-last-outlaw-poet-ethan-hawke-interview-714098/

Source is MGoBlog

Source is MGoBlog

I'm not sure about John but…

I'm not sure about John but doesn't Jim have like 7 kids? There could be a Harbaugh in the league for the next 50 years.

So, Mike Hart is what…

So, Mike Hart is what exactly?

Well, he turned it into a…

Well, he turned it into a lucrative career, so....

He's only been gone 2 weeks,…

He's only been gone 2 weeks, knows college football and knows Michigan's roster. If he see's Top 5, I'm not gonna argue with him.

Every time I see Albert…

Every time I see Albert Karschnia I read it as Alain Kashama.

Sorry, I just needed to tell someone.

Yeah, the Grant rumor is a…

Yeah, the Grant rumor is a hypothetical scenario from Warde's hatin'-ass-haters for failing to secure Herbert.

Agreed. I think Trente…

Agreed. I think Trente should've been a starter this past season but, it all worked out so just ignore what I think. 

I’m over the Harbaugh v…

I’m over the Harbaugh v Manuel conspiracies and will be happy when the focus turns to next season.

I think Elston is…

I think Elston is overqualified for his current role.

He was on Michigan's staff for both National Championships, has been an Asst. Head Coach (2x), Co-DC, coached DL, LB's & Special Teams. He has coached in New Year's Six Bowl Games, BCS National Championships and CFP Championships.

I'd like Mike Elston to get…

I'd like Mike Elston to get a shot at the DC opportunity.

I'd like Mike Elston ('93-…

I'd like Mike Elston to get a shot at DC.

https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/mike-elston/3858

1. Santa was in the…

1. Santa was in the negotiations. Will you fire him as well?

2. Warde represents the university and rightly held the line on immunity.

1. Santa was in the…

1. Santa was in the negotiations. Will you fire him as well?

2. Warde represents the university and rightly held the line on immunity.

I’m good with it.

I’m good with it.

The new OL. 

The new OL. 

I was wrong, he's from…

I was wrong, he's from Compton. https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-u9adrsixg9rpmviq

How about the AD putting a…

How about the AD putting a maize Harbaugh Halo on the stadium? /s 

Solid hire. Pierce is from…

Solid hire. Pierce is from South Central LA and has been a Raider his entire life. #TodayWasAGoodDay

Each of my long term…

Each of my long term relationships with Christie Brinkley, Kathy Ireland and Paulina Porizkova began with SI. I'll keep fond memories of them all, especially SI.

Counterstrike

Counterstrike

Coincidence he decommits on…

Coincidence he decommits on the day the Chargers post Harbaugh interviewed for their open position in LA?

Excellent news. I honestly…

Excellent news. I honestly thought the portal was a threat ala Kenneth Walker. Glad I was wrong.

Excellent news. I honestly…

Immediately my favorite for the Heisman. Can do it all.

There are other quotes…

There are other quotes available.

“I must confess that that dream that I had that day has in many points turned into a nightmare.... I’ve come to see that some of the old optimism was a little superficial and now it must be tempered with a solid realism. And I think the realistic fact is that we still have a long, long way to go.”

Trente?

Trente?

I played a role in that song…

I played a role in that song expanding beyond being just a standard call & response anthem at carnival in Trinidad and bringing it to the US. I apologize to the entire world. #CoolStoryBro

We’ll see where he lands but…

We’ll see where he lands but I believe he’s struggled mightily with homesickness.

Can we start a rumor that…

Can we start a rumor that Xavier Worthy has entered the portal and headed north?

Magic Johnson is part owner…

Magic Johnson is part owner of the Commanders. RCMB would be even more insufferable.

I think Harbaugh declares he…

I think Harbaugh declares he's leaving first and a bunch will follow with hopes of catching onto either his or John's roster.

D MVP = The entire defensive…

D MVP = The entire defensive unit. Anyone who touched the field.

O MVP = The OL

The guys who stayed made the…

The guys who stayed made the plays - Brad Galli

I think the refs…

I think the refs aggressively calling DPIs keeps UW in it until mid-4th qtr when the boa constrictor takes over and ends the game. 45-37 Michigan

Gird Your Loins: The…

Gird Your Loins: The Officiating Crew

“Enter ACC head official and National Championship head referee Marcus Woods, who ranks a close second place at 2.25 personal fouls per game.

Woods’ crew threw 168 flags this season, averaging 14 per game. There’s diversity among the laundry dropped on the field, with heavy violations called for false starts, holding, pass interference and personal fouls.”

https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaaf/national-championship-officiating-crew-matters-bettors

 

Feels like he’s taking every…

Feels like he’s taking every media opportunity on the NCAA’s biggest stage to promote revenue sharing. Almost as if it’s his response to the NCAA’s action against him on his way out. #QuemarLosBarcos #Carpediem

I’m anticipating a lot of…

I’m anticipating a lot of DPI’s tomorrow night. The refs are going to be a factor. #RabackIt

I gotta believe Henderson…

I gotta believe Henderson and Nugent know UW’s OL well and will be prepared.

Mike Hart was with Penix as co-OC (or something) at IU which is a plus.

Also, any contribution this year from Giles Jackson?

Were any of these folks on…

Were any of these folks on campus with anyone on our current roster? Was there any crossover?