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Seems like Michigan Medicine…

Seems like Michigan Medicine is looking to expand their footprint in SE Michigan or just find relatively low cost areas close to Ann Arbor.

The UMHS Specialty Pharmacy mail order pharmaceutical facility on Joy Road in Dexter ( where the old Thomson-Shore book manufacturing plant was) is an example. Funny the old Edwards Brothers book manufacturing plant on State Street is the new site of the UM indoor track.

I think the old KMart HQ allows Michigan Medicine to attract workers/patients to a more attractive/convenient location than going to ever more congested and expensive Ann Arbor.

Really radical idea : UM should buy part of Ann Arbor Pioneer. The Ann arbor school system faces a huge budget deficit  and severly shrinking overall attendance of the three high schools (Pioneer/Huron/ and Skyline).

Another option would be the…

Another option would be the site Briarwood Mall. Forget condos or whatever at the demolished Sears. Buses run up and down State already. Hotels and restaurants there. Easy on /off of I-94.

 

As an interim rink couldn't…

As an interim rink couldn't the women start out using the nearby Ann Arbor Ice Cube since the  USA National development team moved out to Plymouth?

Ferry Field now just a seldom used track and could be a long term site for a new hockey rink. The new indoor track by the lacrosse field is beautiful. It would cool to somehow use the Albert Kahn designed Ferry Field gate for an ice rink entrance. 

The plaque about Jesse Owens' amazing feat on May 25, 1935 setting three world records and tying another at the Big Ten meet at Ferry could be accommodated somewhere close by. And get a plaque for Willis Ward too!

Owens tied the world record of 9.4 seconds in the 100-yard dash, then had a long jump of 26 feet, 81/4 inches, ran the 220-yard dash in 20.3 seconds and the 220-yard low hurdles in 22.6 seconds for Ohio State. That feat is amazing enough — but Owens did all four in the span of 45 minutes.

Loving Jason Benetti and…

Loving Jason Benetti and Craig Monroe on the TV broadcast and Tiger pitching.

 

Would love to see it for the…

Would love to see it for the women pucksters !

Men's Water Polo would be easy/cheap to add (and it's played at Michigan High Schools).

What?! Do away with Yost? …

What?! Do away with Yost?  Bolivia for you.

I will be happy really just…

I will be happy really just to see a team play proper fundamental basketball. The wins will take care of themselves.

Reed and Tschetter are the two guys I'd love to come back. They seem like good kids and with proper coaching and some line up depth, they could be solid college players.

The way the NCAA rules, or lack of them are, really benefits how quickly May can reform next year's M squad. It's like the Seinfeld routine where we are just rooting for the jerseys, not the players necessarily, because way they can come and go each year. 

 

Also coach Beilein,…

Also coach Beilein, understands leadership and real team building, on and off the court, like few others. May seems to get it as well. JB was interviewed recently by Michigan Medicine two weeks ago ( lots of simple wisdom here).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzXidI2JAmg

"...and if Beilein's…

"...and if Beilein's involved with the program he will probably suggest that May look at Saddi Washington, Lavall Jordan, and Luke Yaklich."

On a weekend where pretty much every team I was rooting for lost,  the hiring of May with some Beilein "help" puts a huge smile on my face. 

Credit to Warde, John B, and…

Credit to Warde, John B, and Juwan for their actions the past 48 hours. Michigan men!

The more I learn about May the more I love the hire.

Nice season but how can you…

Nice season but how can you not foul Kansas' center Jackson when you are up in regulation and Kansas has to make threes to get back into the game?!!

Put a 6 '6" 48% FT shooter (ugly release) on the line and you are giving up 1 point max per possession rather than threes.

Nice to see Juwan there. 

All these decent people want…

All these decent people want is their privacy now, let them have it.

If you don't care, why post?

if you are fortunate enough to have access to the best cancer care, four of the top 5 centers in the world are in the US, led by MD Anderson and Sloan, Kettering, Mayo and Faber.

 

Love those garbage goals!…

Love those garbage goals! Larkin's empty netter was a nice shot too.

Went to see the Wings beat…

Went to see the Wings beat the Isles last night. Great to see Larkin come back from injury and score  two goals.  Andrew Copp was the number one star. Compher was good as well. How blessed are we to watch these Wolverines at the terrific Yost Arena and see the start of some great NHL careers.

 

Mason Graham and Kenneth…

Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant. = ‘Gifts from the football gods.’ 

Shouldn't the "F" be…

Shouldn't the "F" be capitalized? It is supposed to be a witty "Fab 5 " reference, right?

When I saw the forum post I…

When I saw the forum post I was hoping this would be a commentary on Phil's interview with Sam Webb this morning on WTKA.

He and John B are as good a persons as you will find. Great mentors to young men. Stand up guys who will never embarrass the school off the court and are universally respected. Sam was blown away by Phil's love of these kids and perspective and still wanting to help the kids now and in the future, even after he has likely been canned by the Warde, via Juwan.

I would love to see Phil in a support role to our next coach but don't think that is likely. Thanks Juwan and Phil for your efforts. Sad it didn't work out. Sincere best wishes to where life takes you.

 

Youssef Khayat please turn…

Youssef Khayat please turn the lights off on your way out.

Crisler arena will now be used for gamers for virtual sports.

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Not only are they soft but…

Not only are they soft but they can't install ceiling panels properly.

My family lived on Muirland…

My family lived on Muirland near Clarita many years ago. Occasionally I drive by the old neighborhood and marvel at the beautiful Tudor homes in Sherwood Forrest/Palmer Woods/ University District (and see that the Bishops residence / John Salley home is for sale). The first great athlete I saw was when Pershing's Spencer Haywood played at Mumford, where my Mom taught.

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Good luck GW wherever things take you.

 

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One job opening taken…

One job opening taken... according to Pete Buckeye Thamel of ESPN, the former Ohio State head coach, Chris Holtmann will be DePaul's next coach with a six-year contract with the Blue Demons.

Switched away from this…

Switched away from this unwatchable game. Glad to see that the Pistons are playing well and lead the Raptors by 13 late in the 4th.

 

 

This was happening during…

This was happening during the 37th anniversary of Woody Hayes' passing.

If Day doesn't win a natty this year, he gone.

 

There seems to be more…

There seems to be more rumblings at 11W.

Maybe with new OC, Chip Kelly's offense, Alford would have a reduced role and isn't happy about it. Sort of like Mike Hart? It would certainly add spice to the rivalry.

 The jer$ey patch curse is…

 The jer$ey patch curse is real!

Six straight losses outscored by a combined 32-11.

Without Larkin, and with the patch, the Wings are an older version of the Pistons.

( despite the bitching, I'm going next Thursday to see them play the Isles. Kind of a huge game all of a sudden).

sports notes: If UM and OSU…

sports notes: If UM and OSU both win their next hockey games, the championship game will be at Yost on March 23rd. Also the Wolverine Invitational Water polo tournament ( free) is Sat/ Sun March 23/24 at Canham Natatorium.

As for places to see, Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger is no longer behind West Quad, it has moved over on Ashley but still worth the wait and insults. Further north on Ashley is the Washtenaw Dairy, another Ann Arbor institution.

Aside from the Law Library and Law Quad, most of the campus university spots have been mentioned. Hill , Rackham, Michigan Theater are definitely worth seeing again. On March 28 at Rackham ( free UM Jazz Ensemble)  28 https://smtd.umich.edu/event/28-march-2024/

Main Street is still has great spots for restaurants and bars. The Blue Llama for jazz is excellent.

And a tourist can never go wrong going to Zingerman's/ Farmers Market/ Filling Station (vegan) in the cobblestone part of town on Detroit street.

 

 

 

The film festival is worth a…

The film festival is worth a look. The A2obsever event calendar has most all events, including UM sports:

https://annarborobserver.com/calendar/?yr=2024&month=03&dy=29&time=day&mcat=all

It's almost 70 degrees and sunny, play the U golf course.

Kudos to Iowa fans and WBB…

Kudos to Iowa fans and WBB. The level of support for their team is pretty incredible and great for the sport.

Thanks IBMnB! I was…

Thanks IBMnB! I was following with you and M Hockey on X while watching Luka destroy the Pistons with the Mgokid. Both games had some good brawling. Go Blue!

That is a great site! Thanks.

That is a great site! Thanks.

Only women's basketball : UM…

Only women's basketball : UM versus the GOAT

Fire Bormet ! /s

(jk …

Fire Bormet ! /s

(jk  please don't beat me up)

one minute to go. 3-1 OSU …

one minute to go. 3-1 OSU .Kohl center not happy.

that's no understatement.

that's no understatement.

MVP of the game

MVP of the game

never any doubt!

 

never any doubt!

 

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icing?

icing?

you're right quarters

you're right quarters

most important 10 minute…

most important 10 minute stretch of the season ( so far).

in WBB, both O$U and Sparty…

in WBB, both O$U and Sparty lost in the first round of the BT tourney. UM plays Indiana soon... and women's hoops is better officiated.

got to be 5 minutes NOW

got to be 5 minutes NOW

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First team to 7 wins. 4-3…

First team to 7 wins. 4-3 them

4-2 them. This is a joke 

4-2 them. This is a joke 

WTH?!! I can't watch this....

WTH?!! I can't watch this....

another twilight zone game

another twilight zone game

ugh!

ugh!

Shitarski special

Shitarski special

details... lol

details... lol

Casey is sick

Casey is sick