Fitz's mouth picking up where Hart's left off...except without the wins
Didn't see this posted yet, but apparently Fitz is vocally continuing the "Little Brother" meme.
http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2013/10/michigan_state_personal_for_fi.html
Toussaint had a modest 50 yards rushing in his only victory over MSU, so I'm not sure why he felt the need to say this.
October 30th, 2013 at 11:07 AM ^
I fail to see where he is insulting them. I see where he is explaining where the nickname came from and how it bothers them.
October 30th, 2013 at 11:44 AM ^
October 30th, 2013 at 12:55 PM ^
Fitz was asked if U-M was backing off the "little brother" label and he said no.
October 30th, 2013 at 11:13 AM ^
As a former over-user of the Little Brother meme, I'm over it, and have been since I vowed to stop using it after our 4th straight loss to MSU in '11. Here's a suggestion to Fitz for Saturday: Less running with your mouth, more running with your legs.
October 30th, 2013 at 11:15 AM ^
Get in their heads but back it up on the field. Show them why homie!!
Hail!
October 30th, 2013 at 11:22 AM ^
No need to poke the enemy.
October 30th, 2013 at 11:39 AM ^
October 30th, 2013 at 11:48 AM ^
So what? People take this stuff way too seriously.
Besides, no matter what anyone associated with the University of Michigan says, MSU will find a way to spin it into an insult.
If Fitz had said MSU were "a bunch of pretty cool dudes," they would take that to mean he thinks they are cold, frigid, and incapable of love.
October 30th, 2013 at 12:06 PM ^
These kids should just shutup and play football. Why belittle the opponent? That's not being a "Michigan Man".
Show some base respect, otherwise the victory over the oppoent, whether by 12-10 or 42-0 just rings hollow. You just succeed in dimishing your own damn accomplishment.If Michigan beats MSU on Saturday, then it will be a great win, not a small feat.
October 30th, 2013 at 12:14 PM ^
October 30th, 2013 at 12:17 PM ^
trash about an opponent after you win and you do not have to play them again, like Hart.
October 30th, 2013 at 12:26 PM ^
Fitz plays for the University of Michigan, not the University of Miami.
So don't do it. Win or lose, you look foolish.
October 30th, 2013 at 12:41 PM ^
attitude about the postgame stuff in 2011, but I understand the chippy nature of the little brother comment, it combines the historical dominance Michigan has over MSU and the attitude that record has developed over time.
I do think that Dantonio has changed the mindset about the rivalry in EL and he has certainly made this game a reference point for the program, regardless of how Michigan perceives it. And this comes from a guy who came from Ohio and understood how that rivalry resonates beyond comparison. But in coming from that background, he brings the same intensity to his team in wanting to beat Michigan.
And that attitude is now reflected in the way Sparty carries itself on the field. And I think Michigan was bullied in 2011 and I think there is a difference atmosphere about this rivalry in EL than in Ann Arbor, just as I think that there is a difference in the atmosphere between Ann Arbor and Columbus when it is the stie for The Game.
Make no mistake, however, this is the season for both teams. This game is bigger than playing Ohio, because of the championship stakes involved. I want Michigan to play poised, confident and feisty on Saturday. Take no shit from these guys. And I think Fitz is projecting that attitude. And you know it's coming from Dantonio and Sparty. So why hide it?
October 30th, 2013 at 2:19 PM ^
is gaining 100 yards rushing, gaining key first downs and scoring touchdowns and not fumbling. That would also be my preference over bulletin board stuff.
October 30th, 2013 at 12:44 PM ^
Chuck Wood
October 30th, 2013 at 12:48 PM ^
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October 30th, 2013 at 3:32 PM ^
A running back, 99 times out of 100, is only as good as his offensive line. Even Trent Richardson wouldn't have been as good as he was if he didn't have an O-Line full of NFL first rounders paving the way for him.
October 30th, 2013 at 1:08 PM ^
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October 30th, 2013 at 1:36 PM ^
You mean to tell me that his comments won't give every player on MSUs roster 4.0 speed in the 40 yard dash and spidey senses?
October 30th, 2013 at 1:37 PM ^
October 30th, 2013 at 3:08 PM ^
I don't mind this. MSU is a rival even if they're not our biggest rival. I don't get all the politically correct b.s. This is college football not a work conference.
October 30th, 2013 at 3:35 PM ^
I think a great deal of the above posters need to re-evaluate what they consider "embarrassing." And the potshots at Fitz are just crass. Grow up.
This falls under the category of "I can't even find a reason to look for a shit to give."
October 30th, 2013 at 4:21 PM ^
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October 30th, 2013 at 6:24 PM ^
Why any Michigan fan would listen to that trashy station is beyond me.
October 30th, 2013 at 7:05 PM ^
October 30th, 2013 at 8:02 PM ^
Because if you don't take him seriously, Mike Valenti is downright hilarious.
97.1 is pretty fantastic, IMO.
October 30th, 2013 at 7:03 PM ^
October 30th, 2013 at 9:36 PM ^
If fitz could run and produce a victory this would be fine... but since he probably won't I'm not a fan of him running his mouth.
But if he wins saturday I will be the first to forget I ever wrote this and call him the greatest running back ever!
fuck state. I want this victory as bad as I have wanted a victory in a long time.