I took a look at the '25 football schedule - and, Michigan will play two (2) of the "new West Coast" members of the B1G. So - Michigan will host Washington and travel to USC. The dates for those games have not been set.
Michigan - in the opener - against Fresno State at 7:30 pm - on NBC - will be "in competition" with Notre Dame at Texas A&M - which will be on ABC in the 7:30 pm slot.
I can see the "allegiance" NBC has to ND - and, I'm hopeful that Michigan v Fresno draws more eyeballs / better ratings - than what's broadcast on ABC in the same time slot.
I noticed that too. CBS seems to have a bit of a coup on that one - I thought the B1G CCG always drew a solid audience - Fox is giving up some ratings.
“Sinatra Select”… brings back memories .,, driving up north with my mother after I’d graduated.. the sun was shining .. the top was down (I had a convertible then) - and Frank was crooning through the audio system. We were signing along with Ole Blue Eyes.
My mother is no longer with us… and, Frank’s music remains timeless.
The culture and change after the Covid season has been discussed a bit.
What do you think were the critical elements of that “culture & change” - and what is necessary to sustain it?
I think coaching changes - especially with Macdonald - and player focus / commitment - with Aidan, Blake, etc …. Those individuals have moved on - and - do you think the players are “passing it forward” effectively?
Why would a highly regarded RB even consider playing for Michigan?
He’ll be running behind a talented OL - learn in an NFL scheme - blocking on passing plays - identifying adjustments - and, be in a “stable” where carries can be shared and his body won’t have to take as many hits over three or four seasons.
Oh - it sounds like Michigan is a pretty good choice for a RB after all.
Pardon me? The NFL does what it wants? That’s not what I’ve heard, Rumor has it the NFL follows any suggestions or directions provided by the NCAA. Maybe I’m wrong…
Post game tailgating.. in warmer weather… with sunlight.. Let the traffic die down gradually.. and use the two “post game hours” which you’re allowed to reflect on the game - catch up a bit more with friends - break down your setup - etc..
I enjoy 3:30 games in September for those reasons.
Tom Brady - 35 Rushing TD's - Are you sure? It looks like 28 rushing TDs to me - still that figure suprised me.
Some other TB12 stats - two punts - for an average of 34 yards / punt.
Grossly under-rated as a receiver. Yes - he's average "Yards per catch" - as a RECEIVER - is 21.7 yards. Of course, the number of receptions is "low" - with a total of three (3) receptions over his career.
And - there's another often overlooked aspect of his performance - defense. Yes - Tom has 14 TACKLES over his career - all solo tackles - no assists.
The second playoff matchup between BC and Michigan in (about) two months.
Mrs. Amazinblu is a BC alum. Our daughter (who is home for about ten days before returning to A2 to continue her research this summer) - was offered Admission to both BC and Michigan - deciding to enroll at Michigan - will be cheering against Mom on Thursday afternoon.
Chestnut Hill - and Alumni Stadium - BC’s location and sports venue - will provide an advantage for the Eagles. However, our women’s lacrosse team seemed to play well in South Bend. Let’s sustain the momentum and quality of play…
Could there be a bit of hyperbole associated with this?
According to the article - May and his staff are only “eight for eight” with players they focused on going after.. to schedule an OV .. beginning with (of all things) a transcript - which resulted in a commitment.
This is a key aspect of the rule for video. Essentially - games can be video taped / recorded - but, they CANNOT be sold at a significant cost. Essentially - videos can be acquired for a nominal cost - such as postage - within the rules.
So, if I recorded a game - anyone can acquire a copy - but - I cannot charge a significant amount - to ensure the playing field is level - and cost is not prohibitive for “less well funded” schools to acquire a copy.
Exactly… a Michigan win.. last second.. in South Bend.. over the Irish… as good as it gets…. (The only comparisons are a similar feat.. in East Lansing or Columbus.)
When .. in the last decade .. did the Buckeyes have a roster with “total team talent” lower than fifth? How many times in the last decade has their talent level been “worse than third” in the country?
One could say - very few teams, if any - “Do less with more” - than the squad in Columbus.
P.S. - the answer to the two questions I posed? Zero and once - in 2016. Yes, the Buckeyes have not had a season in the last decade with overall team talent lower than fifth. And, their talent level has only been lower than third once in the last decade - it occurred for the 2016 season.
And - P.S.S. - How many national championships has O$U won in the last 50 years? The answer is two. That’s the same number as Michigan has won.
A bit of a tangent. I was thinking "Heisman Trophy" promotion - and which teams throw their marketing prowess behind a player for the Heisman.
Since 2000 - there have only been four players - who were not QB's - that won the award. Of those four - three were RB's and one was a WR. So, the Heisman is basically a QB award - and seven of the last eight recipients were QBs.
So - what's my thought. Could Donovan "make a run for it"? Both literally and figuratively.
It seems the culture is very Team oriented - which I believe is fantastic. And, though The Don may be RB #1 in the position group - there are a number of games where his play in the second half will be limited (or - he may not play at all).
We'll see what happens. Regardless, I'll be cheering for him throughout the season.
Respectfully - do you follow college football closely?
The Buckeyes OOC - all three games at home - is a Murderer's Row - great history - tradition - and excellence on the field. Creative schemes - tough all around. Yes - those three - Akron, Western Michigan, a bye week to recover from those first two - and Marshall.
I doubt any of those three will field a "ten man" defense at a critical point in the game.
Thanks for the correction. I was at the B1G Tourney web site - and, it listed 6:30 pm. Again - thanks for clarifying. The good news is - the weather looks good too - so, rain shouldn't impact the schedule.
Are you suggesting that Kevin Warren should have told his son … “I’m glad you enjoy playing football - but, with my role in the B1G conference - it would be better if you transferred to a school that was not in the B1G to avoid any perception of a conflict of interest.”
Yeah.. that would be logical - reflecting intelligence and sportsmanship. That’s probably why it never occurred to Warren to say.
I enjoy tailgating - a lot. We’re in the lot and setting up as soon as the lot opens - so, depending on kickoff time - it could be a long day.
3:30 starts - especially in September - are fantastic. A long day of tailgating - warm weather - and, time after the game to continue the festivities - let the traffic die down - and enjoy it with a bit of evening sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Night games in September can be fun too.. though, the post game festivities really don’t take place.
Mid-October and later.. my preference is… “not night”… noon / 3:30’s give plenty of time to enjoy everything.
For the West Coast matchups - It seems to me that 3:30 pm EDT kickoffs make the most sense - for players and fans. It will be interesting to see what actually happens.
My personal view is - it’s so unfortunate. The White Out (TM) creates a significant advantage for PSU - and, you want / need that advantage when you can capitalize on it.
I’m too idealistic - and - wish for those “days of yore”. The media dollars drive it all.
I would believe that if Penn State "had their choice" - that the November 2nd game - PSU hosting OSU - would be a night game - "White Out" - etc.. But, what say does any team / athletic department have in determing the kickoff time for a game?
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Thanks to all for sharing your perspectives and thoughts. They are appreciated.
I took a look at the '25 football schedule - and, Michigan will play two (2) of the "new West Coast" members of the B1G. So - Michigan will host Washington and travel to USC. The dates for those games have not been set.
So - it appears one of two scenarios would be accurate. Those scenarios are:
"You like potato and I like potatoe
You like tomato and I like tomatoe;
Potato, potatoe, tomato, tomatoe!
Let's call the whole thing off!"
Michigan - in the opener - against Fresno State at 7:30 pm - on NBC - will be "in competition" with Notre Dame at Texas A&M - which will be on ABC in the 7:30 pm slot.
I can see the "allegiance" NBC has to ND - and, I'm hopeful that Michigan v Fresno draws more eyeballs / better ratings - than what's broadcast on ABC in the same time slot.
Touche!
I noticed that too. CBS seems to have a bit of a coup on that one - I thought the B1G CCG always drew a solid audience - Fox is giving up some ratings.
Excuse me - regarding Trente... what a great effing idea. Perhaps as an analyst - somewhere on the staff - etc.
“Sinatra Select”… brings back memories .,, driving up north with my mother after I’d graduated.. the sun was shining .. the top was down (I had a convertible then) - and Frank was crooning through the audio system. We were signing along with Ole Blue Eyes.
My mother is no longer with us… and, Frank’s music remains timeless.
Thanks for bringing a smile to my face..
Enjoying a libation or two is fine.
I love Denard - he was a highlight during darker days on the gridiron.
Being accountable and responsible - it’s part of life.
Call an Uber - have a Designated Driver - take advantage of options that are available.
Wishing him well…
Wishing Trente well. Hang in there. Go Blue!
The culture and change after the Covid season has been discussed a bit.
What do you think were the critical elements of that “culture & change” - and what is necessary to sustain it?
I think coaching changes - especially with Macdonald - and player focus / commitment - with Aidan, Blake, etc …. Those individuals have moved on - and - do you think the players are “passing it forward” effectively?
Who will be the leaders and best on Team 145?
Why would a highly regarded RB even consider playing for Michigan?
He’ll be running behind a talented OL - learn in an NFL scheme - blocking on passing plays - identifying adjustments - and, be in a “stable” where carries can be shared and his body won’t have to take as many hits over three or four seasons.
Oh - it sounds like Michigan is a pretty good choice for a RB after all.
Do you ever wonder why certain schools - like Bama, O$U, Georgia, A&M, etc - seemed to stockpile talent prior to NiL?
The answer is .. brown bagging. And - that’s a practice I believe is still going on.
Some things never grow old… a timeless feature. And, I really liked Desmond’s thoughts about how to celebrate if he scored.
Needless to say - his decision and pose - are an all time classic - like Michigan football.
Go Blue!
Pardon me? The NFL does what it wants? That’s not what I’ve heard, Rumor has it the NFL follows any suggestions or directions provided by the NCAA. Maybe I’m wrong…
There’s a 50% chance of rain today. Plan accordingly…
Lando.. great work. Thanks for collating, Collecting, and posting this.
I appreciate your sense of humor too…
Post game tailgating.. in warmer weather… with sunlight.. Let the traffic die down gradually.. and use the two “post game hours” which you’re allowed to reflect on the game - catch up a bit more with friends - break down your setup - etc..
I enjoy 3:30 games in September for those reasons.
Both women’s tennis and lacrosse defeated the Irish…
Oh .. what a fine thing to happen..
Go Blue!
It sounds like time to plan for that first tailgate - and - I assume - parking lots will open at noon...
Tom Brady - 35 Rushing TD's - Are you sure? It looks like 28 rushing TDs to me - still that figure suprised me.
Some other TB12 stats - two punts - for an average of 34 yards / punt.
Grossly under-rated as a receiver. Yes - he's average "Yards per catch" - as a RECEIVER - is 21.7 yards. Of course, the number of receptions is "low" - with a total of three (3) receptions over his career.
And - there's another often overlooked aspect of his performance - defense. Yes - Tom has 14 TACKLES over his career - all solo tackles - no assists.
The second playoff matchup between BC and Michigan in (about) two months.
Mrs. Amazinblu is a BC alum. Our daughter (who is home for about ten days before returning to A2 to continue her research this summer) - was offered Admission to both BC and Michigan - deciding to enroll at Michigan - will be cheering against Mom on Thursday afternoon.
Chestnut Hill - and Alumni Stadium - BC’s location and sports venue - will provide an advantage for the Eagles. However, our women’s lacrosse team seemed to play well in South Bend. Let’s sustain the momentum and quality of play…
Go Blue!
Wendy..
Wishing you a (belated) Happy Mother’s Day. I hope it was a lot of fun.
Go Blue!
The description of point guard capabilities / characteristics was especially refreshing.
As well as the “set” of skillsets / abilities which I would describe as complimentary.
I have no idea what their record will be - but, the direction looks great. It’s going to be fun to watch them play.
Could there be a bit of hyperbole associated with this?
According to the article - May and his staff are only “eight for eight” with players they focused on going after.. to schedule an OV .. beginning with (of all things) a transcript - which resulted in a commitment.
I would love to have a video.. or just audio.. recording - of the conversation between Beilein, May, and Warde during the interview process.
Visit.. and give her a hug… let her “let go” first…
One thing that was mentioned is… the NIL cost for the team.. between $13 and 15 million.
That’s not scholarship cost… that’s cash to attract players.. to play for the scarlet and gray.
My guess.. it was more than $15M - but, they don’t want to admit it…
Mercenaries from everywhere… and, they still believe QB play was the reason they lost.
How many times did OSU’s D stop Michigan’s offense in the second half?
This is a key aspect of the rule for video. Essentially - games can be video taped / recorded - but, they CANNOT be sold at a significant cost. Essentially - videos can be acquired for a nominal cost - such as postage - within the rules.
So, if I recorded a game - anyone can acquire a copy - but - I cannot charge a significant amount - to ensure the playing field is level - and cost is not prohibitive for “less well funded” schools to acquire a copy.
Exactly… a Michigan win.. last second.. in South Bend.. over the Irish… as good as it gets…. (The only comparisons are a similar feat.. in East Lansing or Columbus.)
I agree wholeheartedly. I wish Scott Frost was still in Lincoln - and, of course, that Mel was on the MSU sideline.
When .. in the last decade .. did the Buckeyes have a roster with “total team talent” lower than fifth? How many times in the last decade has their talent level been “worse than third” in the country?
One could say - very few teams, if any - “Do less with more” - than the squad in Columbus.
P.S. - the answer to the two questions I posed? Zero and once - in 2016. Yes, the Buckeyes have not had a season in the last decade with overall team talent lower than fifth. And, their talent level has only been lower than third once in the last decade - it occurred for the 2016 season.
And - P.S.S. - How many national championships has O$U won in the last 50 years? The answer is two. That’s the same number as Michigan has won.
Mothers.. humanity wouldn’t exist without them.
I’m the father of two.. a son and daughter.. twins - who just turned 21. They’ll be starting their senior year at Michigan.
Though I hope I “did my part” in raising them - I usually say.. “It was only about 99 3/4%” of mom’s influence.
Wishing one and all - a very Happy Mother’s Day.. Go Blue!
A bit of a tangent. I was thinking "Heisman Trophy" promotion - and which teams throw their marketing prowess behind a player for the Heisman.
Since 2000 - there have only been four players - who were not QB's - that won the award. Of those four - three were RB's and one was a WR. So, the Heisman is basically a QB award - and seven of the last eight recipients were QBs.
So - what's my thought. Could Donovan "make a run for it"? Both literally and figuratively.
It seems the culture is very Team oriented - which I believe is fantastic. And, though The Don may be RB #1 in the position group - there are a number of games where his play in the second half will be limited (or - he may not play at all).
We'll see what happens. Regardless, I'll be cheering for him throughout the season.
Go Blue!
This could be an especially exciting and busy weekend for Michigan Athletics.
Women's Tennis. Softball. Men's Lacrosse. B1G Track & Field Championship. Baseball.
Enjoy...
Go Blue!
Respectfully - do you follow college football closely?
The Buckeyes OOC - all three games at home - is a Murderer's Row - great history - tradition - and excellence on the field. Creative schemes - tough all around. Yes - those three - Akron, Western Michigan, a bye week to recover from those first two - and Marshall.
I doubt any of those three will field a "ten man" defense at a critical point in the game.
Gene Smith. The last time he said something intelligent and that I respected was...
Hmmm... it hasn't happened. And, with his retirement, I doubt it will ever occur.
Prior to The Game - Urban Meyer said: 'Ohio State will stop the run game.'
Donovan Edwards (after the game): 'And I took that personally.'
https://youtu.be/JImnLGnlZGs - the video is one minute five seconds long - and, never gets old.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvd6nzDPv5I - and, if you prefer the "two-fer" - this highlights his two fourth quarter TD runs - it's sixty one seconds in length.
Columbus - The Game - fourth quarter - The Don... I believe he rushed for 210 yards in the second half.
Go Blue!
Prayers for him and his family. Go Blue!
Thanks for the correction. I was at the B1G Tourney web site - and, it listed 6:30 pm. Again - thanks for clarifying. The good news is - the weather looks good too - so, rain shouldn't impact the schedule.
The women play Wisconsin - first pitch scheduled for 6:30 pm. The game will be broadcasted on BTN.
Go Blue!
Touché. That combination is far more attractive than the question posed above.
A deserted island? That’s easy…
Mary Ann…
He’ll fit right in.
A lot of fans think the problem with their football team was their QB.
Don’t go changing…
The tourney is being played in Iowa City..
Go Blue!
Are you suggesting that Kevin Warren should have told his son … “I’m glad you enjoy playing football - but, with my role in the B1G conference - it would be better if you transferred to a school that was not in the B1G to avoid any perception of a conflict of interest.”
Yeah.. that would be logical - reflecting intelligence and sportsmanship. That’s probably why it never occurred to Warren to say.
Do you have a preference for kickoff times?
I enjoy tailgating - a lot. We’re in the lot and setting up as soon as the lot opens - so, depending on kickoff time - it could be a long day.
3:30 starts - especially in September - are fantastic. A long day of tailgating - warm weather - and, time after the game to continue the festivities - let the traffic die down - and enjoy it with a bit of evening sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Night games in September can be fun too.. though, the post game festivities really don’t take place.
Mid-October and later.. my preference is… “not night”… noon / 3:30’s give plenty of time to enjoy everything.
For the West Coast matchups - It seems to me that 3:30 pm EDT kickoffs make the most sense - for players and fans. It will be interesting to see what actually happens.
NF - thanks.
My personal view is - it’s so unfortunate. The White Out (TM) creates a significant advantage for PSU - and, you want / need that advantage when you can capitalize on it.
I’m too idealistic - and - wish for those “days of yore”. The media dollars drive it all.
I would believe that if Penn State "had their choice" - that the November 2nd game - PSU hosting OSU - would be a night game - "White Out" - etc.. But, what say does any team / athletic department have in determing the kickoff time for a game?
It seems like - "very little to none".
You seem pretty good at this - anything else you can share some insight about?