Michigan Media Day with Adam Rittenberg
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten?tag=michigan%20practice%20090823
Good set of posts by Adam Rittenberg about todays practice and media day. He's one of the few ESPN reporters who hasn't made himself look like a complete ass yet. Some of the stuff is fluff, but fluff is fun too.
I was glad to see the bit about big Will Campbell. It doesn't seem like he'll be Gabe Watson redux. Having Brandon Graham as a mentor helps too.
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:14 PM ^
Rittenberg's job. He has to keep fan bases from 11 schools happy and blogs or MSM outlets for those teams have the info he posts before he does.
I respect his effort though.
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:15 PM ^
Nothing really insightful, but a good summary and good information nonetheless. And thanks for linking it.
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:05 PM ^
Out of shoelaces mouth:
"Everybody says I can't throw," he said, "but I'll show you different when you see me start and see us play."
FUCK YES.
Even if he doesn't start, he is still the man
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:15 PM ^
8-10 touches per game in some way. Rather it be as a QB, RB, or WR, he will get his touches. Book it.
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:47 PM ^
I loved the fluff; all the articles were nice to read. September 5th come quickly!!
August 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 PM ^
Thats the attitude that I like out of the guys on this team, they all seem to want to prove everyone wrong.
August 23rd, 2009 at 9:53 PM ^
I liked the Kelvin Grady piece. He seems to be really enjoying himself, and he's an extremely talented athlete. Happy athletes are always a plus, especially on college teams. Thanks for the post.
August 23rd, 2009 at 11:15 PM ^
With the Gradys, it could work out that the little brother is the stabilizing presence in the family. This usually isn't how it goes, but I'm glad he appears to have such a good head on his shoulders.
August 24th, 2009 at 10:40 AM ^
Not to say that is the norm by any stretch, but my younger brother always took it upon himself to try to keep me out of trouble. This was pretty much a full time job and too many times the reverse happened and I got him into trouble. Funny how things work, I have always looked up to him, even though he is my younger brother, for all he did on my behalf. Here's to great brothers and great friends (one in the same)!
August 23rd, 2009 at 10:17 PM ^
can be a bit of a joke at times ... but i still read his shit and i agree with the above sentiment that i wouldnt want his job after all he has to keep state fans happy without publishing so much bull shit that he pisses off umich fans
August 23rd, 2009 at 11:27 PM ^
Great read; I'm pumped for September 5th.
August 24th, 2009 at 11:10 AM ^
My favorite quote:
"So to make a big deal out of a handful of guys that left, and some of them, frankly, weren't up on the depth chart and weren't doing real well academically as they needed to. More has been made of it than there needs to be."