How could 2014 be better?
I will start this off by saying I am a little perplexed with why 2013 is looked at as such a failure. I have read all the reasons, but personally I feel there was a lot of good, a lot of heartbreak, and a lot of bad; nothing worse than other years as a whole except many people lost faith in Michigan's main sport that we thought was turning around.
With that said, I truly do not believe how I could have imagined 2014 getting off to a better start. So without re-hashing everything that everyone reading this post already knows, my question is this:
If I asked you as the ball dropped on New Years to describe the perfect first 9 days of Michigan sports in 2014, what one thing would you have changed in your most optimistic dreams from what has become reality?
Go.
January 10th, 2014 at 12:27 AM ^
Minnesota and Nebraska games being more convincing wins and less nervewracking. Hard because they were on the road but still should have been very possible (free throw shooting, etc.)
Still I'm not complaing 2014 I love you!!
January 10th, 2014 at 11:58 AM ^
2013 is underrated. If I had offered you a finals in MBB, excellence in many other sports, and, while 7-6 in football, continued excellent recruiting and a thrilling game with Ohio, you'd have thunk on it at least.
January 10th, 2014 at 12:54 PM ^
And don't forget the win over Notre Dame. For me, that's the most important rivalry game for Michigan (the one I want to win the most). I get the impression that about 15-20% of the Michigan fanbase shares that view. That win also tied the modern ND-Michigan series and gave us the opportunity to win it with a win on the road next year.
January 10th, 2014 at 12:29 AM ^
Yes, less of that.
January 10th, 2014 at 12:31 AM ^
Urban Meyer fakes a heart attack and leaves Ohio to take the Western Kentucky job. Gene Smith then hires Dantonio and Hollis counters by hiring Al Borges.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:23 AM ^
lol, love it
January 10th, 2014 at 12:32 AM ^
If Hand would have switched his commitment to Michigan. /ducks
January 10th, 2014 at 12:35 AM ^
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January 10th, 2014 at 12:39 AM ^
More blowjobs.
January 10th, 2014 at 7:08 AM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 8:35 AM ^
That'll make any year (month, week, day) better.
January 10th, 2014 at 12:42 AM ^
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January 10th, 2014 at 2:02 AM ^
Having said that, it's refreshing to see people being positive on here.
January 10th, 2014 at 6:35 AM ^
something something something September Heisman something something
(thought about a dig at ND's September Heismans but in recent years it seems we've had our share)
January 10th, 2014 at 12:44 AM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 12:46 AM ^
Bubble screens.
January 10th, 2014 at 1:07 AM ^
It's 1:07am and that comment was pure porn.
Nuss...make it happen.
January 10th, 2014 at 12:50 AM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 12:57 AM ^
this. For the record, I still consider 2013 a pretty good year. Recency bias makes it suck, but Trey Burke + Final Four banner is not a bad year for a fan. That said, I'm having absolute daydreams of being the first team to knock Wisconsin off, and taking Sparty on their home court. I think it's nigh impossible to beat MSU away this year, Payne will go to work on our centers, but it would be awesome if it happened.
January 10th, 2014 at 11:30 AM ^
Follow that up ....with a win at Ohio.
January 10th, 2014 at 1:06 AM ^
I'll hold off on saying 2014 is the shit until December 31st. However, we're off to as good of a start as I could've ever hoped for...but let's not get ahead of ourselves. None of this means shit if MBB doesn't continue winning and if we don't have a great year on the football field next year.
Plus Hockey
Plus part of a shitty 2013 was the Michigan pro teams...so the Pistons need to make the playoffs, the Tigers needs to win the World Series, the Red Wings needs to get to a Stanley Cup and the Lions need to win a game in the playoffs...or better for each of those teams.
January 10th, 2014 at 1:23 AM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 8:51 AM ^
I just don't want to call something a success when it is less than 3% completed.
I may be high maintenance, but clearly, you're a douche and naive. Get over yourself.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:48 AM ^
The Red Wings need to win the Stanley Cup, or better? That would be a neat trick.
January 10th, 2014 at 1:14 AM ^
But I am married, so ...
January 10th, 2014 at 1:16 AM ^
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January 10th, 2014 at 1:30 AM ^
But I do have a significant other and am also at the 0-count. Hence my post.
January 10th, 2014 at 6:59 AM ^
Pre-nup.
Or is that one? I can never tell...
January 10th, 2014 at 8:36 AM ^
Where do I sign up?
January 10th, 2014 at 8:43 AM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 8:58 AM ^
"Ex-wife"
FTFY
January 10th, 2014 at 9:01 AM ^
My sympathies.
I'll give you a posbang as it may be your only "bang" of the year.
January 10th, 2014 at 1:29 AM ^
We win 2 out of ND, MSU, & Ohio
January 10th, 2014 at 1:37 AM ^
We win all three.
January 10th, 2014 at 7:00 AM ^
but using last year as a back drop, I'd be perfectly happy with two.
January 10th, 2014 at 8:35 AM ^
You may want to be more specific.
January 10th, 2014 at 9:43 AM ^
I don't care about ND now. Just want to win against MSU and OSU. One of my colleagues is an MSU undergrad and OSU grad and he was EXTREMELY unbearable in 2013.
January 10th, 2014 at 1:35 AM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 1:48 AM ^
I want to see a tough Michigan team every game. We can complain about our road wins but 2-0 in big ten is huge! Being one of the five youngest teams in NCAA and winning on the road.. never a bad thing. The football team needs this kind of guts
January 10th, 2014 at 2:06 AM ^
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January 10th, 2014 at 2:34 AM ^
could some how find a way to EE
January 10th, 2014 at 2:38 AM ^
Go Blue & best of luck to Nuss!
January 10th, 2014 at 6:47 AM ^
January 10th, 2014 at 10:40 AM ^
How'bout we stick within the framework of the post and leave it at that! Again, it was just my thoughts on what could have been an even better kickoff to 2014 - signing Saban's leftovers vs. recuiting the guy Saban wants as his next OC. I'm totally ok with the upgrade my friend. Sorry I failed ya guy! Respectfully, Swamy!
January 10th, 2014 at 7:18 AM ^
Hypothetically, let's assume Nuss is a straight up guy*. Could it be that Nick wanted him to bend the rules beyond his comfort level and Nuss pushed back? Nick allows Nuss to find another job (per reports) with Lane in the wings coming in to "consult" for their upcoming bowl game. Not sure why Bama hasn't announced Lane's hiring yet - I think its a done deal.
(* I believe he is and that Michigan had plenty of time to vet him in their hiring process)
January 10th, 2014 at 10:54 AM ^
My take is that the Alabama's offense became a bit stale for Nick. The guy is relentless about continuous improvement over there. Instead of standing still, he started looking to shake things up a bit which put Nuss on the stand. Nuss's response, you know what Nick if you're not thrilled with my services I'll put out a few feelers and look around a bit.
Voila, there's our next coordinator!
I agree with your sentiment on bending the rules...I think you stated that rather nicely. I'd say it's more a "win at all cost" environment.
Happy 2014!