Brandon on e-mails: "I don't read blogs so I think it's nonsense"
October 29th, 2014 at 1:56 AM ^
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October 29th, 2014 at 2:31 AM ^
Instead of "I don't read blogs" he should have said "I try to avoid learning what the people I serve and try to sell things to are thinking".
That comment would be very similar in meaning and it would have perhaps shed light on the pure stupidity/willful ignorance portion of his decision making process.
He's a garbage human being. Not because of sports and football, but because of his track record in dealing with other human beings.
When you're such an awful person you have to put policies in place to illegally destroy email responses to people who give you money and are FANS OF YOUR JOB, you are beyond help and reason.
October 29th, 2014 at 2:31 AM ^
he's aware, but probably not fully aware.
October 29th, 2014 at 2:49 AM ^
Instead we have the "I'm aware, but not fully aware". I know exactly what you're talking about because I'm not surprised by the question but I don't read blogs.
What a clown. Just get this over with. I seriously hope this permanently taints his political ambitions.
October 29th, 2014 at 6:41 AM ^
"I'm here to get an award tonight, so I appreciate you showing up, but that's not why I'm here," added Brandon, who alongside a handful of staff members represented the U-M athletic department as recipients of an award recognizing the department for its key roles in tourism and its impact on Ann Arbor's economy.
Oh, I love it. Looked at another way, he's there to represent the University and its interests but yet not at the same time. Sort of a Schrodinger's AD scenario. Definitely someone who would have been pointed out on Monty Python's "Spot The Loony" sketch.
October 29th, 2014 at 8:37 AM ^
If Dave Brandon were in a closed box with a vial of poison, he could be considered entirely dead because the narcissist in him couldn't resist the temptation to think it was a present and open it.
October 29th, 2014 at 6:47 AM ^
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October 29th, 2014 at 10:28 AM ^
to say but Bo was kind of a douchebag himself. I've often wondered how his demeanor would go over in today's internet world. My guess is not well.
October 29th, 2014 at 2:29 PM ^
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October 29th, 2014 at 6:59 AM ^
"I don't read blogs so I think it's nonsense"
I only read my own dumbass blog and am oblivious to the media world around me..
Wow this guy is a bigger dumbass than I thought.. Wasn't he suppose to be a marketing and PR genius?
October 29th, 2014 at 7:07 AM ^
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October 29th, 2014 at 7:32 AM ^
Can it get any worse?
October 29th, 2014 at 8:52 AM ^
You'll find out Saturday.
October 29th, 2014 at 7:47 AM ^
knows EXACTLY what's on this blog. He reads it, and lies in saying he doesn't. The screws are getting tighter and he's running out of excuses and he knows it. His ouster can't happen soon enough for me.
October 29th, 2014 at 7:53 AM ^
But the other part still can't help but be surprised that each and every time he opens his mouth, it makes things worse. Seriously all he had to say was "I'm here for an awards banquet, and will not comment on any other matters at this point." He's obviously pissed about the MGoBlog thing, but it also seems like there's not much he can do about it other than belittle the blog itself.
October 29th, 2014 at 11:43 AM ^
before he starts putting fans, students, and alums in solitary for a month
October 29th, 2014 at 8:31 AM ^
Reading blogs is not worthwhile for him. Why read the venom? The hate? He got a few seconds of credit for reducing student ticket prices and the blog moved on to spew hatred. This blog has lost its ability to offer constructive criticism. But, it is entertaining.
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October 29th, 2014 at 9:35 AM ^
It's because one small concession, likely forced by the President, does not make up for the ruined trust between him and the fanbase/students/etc.
I feel like I keep going back to this point, but it's the trust that he broke and cannot be fixed, no matter how many concessions he makes. He could offer me lifetime season tickets, and I would still think him being fired is best for the University.
October 29th, 2014 at 10:17 AM ^
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I think all AD's do things that irritate parts of the fan base and don't have an expectation that a new person will make everyone happy. So, I am not in favor of a multi-million dollar buy out just to change a generic administrator. I am a donor and a 1973 graduate(retired from very large corporation) and really don't want donation money wasted. I think Brandon will be motivated to get the right coach the second time around. But, I am in the minority and that does not bother me as much as rumors being portrayed as fact. Still waiting on Brian to provide proof of his accusation that Brandon tried to get medical staff to change their position on Shane Morris situation.
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October 29th, 2014 at 10:43 AM ^
I think Brandon will be motivated to get the right coach the second time around.
Uhhh so what happened the first time?
October 29th, 2014 at 10:55 AM ^
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October 29th, 2014 at 10:28 AM ^
There have indeed been several threads and front-page material chock full of constructive criticism for the past year or so. Of course, you've probably been distracted by Brandon's dick in your mouth.
October 29th, 2014 at 10:43 AM ^
You must be fun at parties!
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October 29th, 2014 at 10:46 AM ^
I'm perfectly willing to hear other opinions.
I'm also perfectly willing to identify stupid ones. Consideration and acceptance are two very different things, and and old fuck like you should know that better than most.
Oddly, your posts are written in pretty much the same tone as Brandon's emails. Protip: doing a bit while also being serious doesn't really work.
October 29th, 2014 at 12:40 PM ^
Ironic, isn't it?
October 29th, 2014 at 8:32 AM ^
This morning in "how the other half lives," there's a cool thread over at the RCMB (I know, I know) where a guy shares his email exchange with Mark Hollis.
http://michiganstate.247sports.com/Board/93/Contents/My-email-exchange-…
Backstory is his buddy is refusing to go to the MSU-Wisconsin game in Madison with him, but the buddy agrees to go if Hollis responds to an email and tells him to go. Hollis responds, tells them to find him in Madison and he'll buy them a brat. Gives them information on where to find him, too. While they don't end up meeting up, the guy sends Hollis a thank-you email and Hollis responds offering them four tickets for a basketball game in his suite at Breslin.
That's how you handle things. Instead, we have an AD telling people to stop drinking and go to bed, or making fun of their wives' football knowledge.
I give up. Hollis for AD.
October 29th, 2014 at 11:49 AM ^
He's great with their fan base but comes off equally petty and immature towards other fan bases. His tweets about UM and its athletes would be thoroughly embarassing if he were at any other university.
October 29th, 2014 at 12:33 PM ^
I know he tweeted at Trey Burke and while not exactly appropriate it was hardly malicious. From what I remember it involved Burke follwoing his heart on going to the NBA or not which at least to me, isnt' that big of deal. I really can't think of any other examples where he has been out of line.
In a "cool story bro" segment, I met Hollis at the football game last year and he was very nice. He stopped by the tailgate I was at on Shaw and asked "who let this guy in?" with a laugh when saw me in my Michigan windbreaker. We had a brief but good talk and he showed nothing but respect for Michigan. He also gave me his business card and askde me to email him after the game if I had any concerns or comments. I didn't email him but I still thought that was cool he opened that door to not just a visiting fan but a Michigan fan. Hell would freeze over before Dave Brandon did that.
October 29th, 2014 at 12:08 PM ^
That's the difference between having a winning football team and a losing one.
October 29th, 2014 at 12:45 PM ^
Positive interpersonal communications are purely a function of winning?
October 29th, 2014 at 8:42 AM ^
October 29th, 2014 at 10:09 AM ^
on a blog I'd have to find out which one, and how credible they are. There are a metric shit-ton "social justice warriors" with blogs who are not above fabrication or hyperbole for the sake of their cause. And some sports blogs I can see running with a fantastic story without fact checking because it illicits homerism or contempt.
That being said you cannot merely dismiss something just because it originated on a blog especially one as reputable as MGoBlog, and especially since Brian and Ace really did their homework.
October 29th, 2014 at 12:42 PM ^
But I'm sure DB is very well aware of MGoBlog at this point in his tenure.
October 29th, 2014 at 10:45 AM ^
I think he does understand the new world order, but he can't admit to others that blogs can have so much influence because it neuters him. So the best he can do is to try to belittle his adversaries. I think he just doesn't understand how transparent his action is, and how pathetic it makes him.
October 29th, 2014 at 8:53 AM ^
Forget about whether or not Dave Brandon reads blogs. The question is whether or not he reads his own emails before he sends them!
October 29th, 2014 at 8:54 AM ^
is so arrogant that Michigan is going to have to fire him. Think about that for a minute.
October 29th, 2014 at 8:58 AM ^
He'll have all the time in the world to catch up on the blogs he missed out on. And after he reads MGOBLOG, he'll realize that had he been reading this, he probably wouldn't have gotten fired in the first place.
October 29th, 2014 at 9:10 AM ^
Exactly the stupid response I'd have expected from him.
October 29th, 2014 at 9:29 AM ^
No Dave, the question is not whether you read blogs or not. The question is did you send nasty emails to Michigan supporters, then illegally delete those emails, and then obfuscate the truth about it as is your normal mode of operation?
October 29th, 2014 at 9:50 AM ^
The rumor was that a large reason the series was not renewed is because of personality issues between the ADs. At the time I didn't put much stock into it but after the confirmation of Brandon's dickishness I wonder if it will be renewed when he's gone.
My ND friends were also saddened to see it end and were quite surprised to see OSU fill the B10 void left by Michigan. In hindsight it does all seem to fit together.
October 29th, 2014 at 9:56 AM ^
If that man is Dave Brandon who's busy responding to email messages and reporters' questions (and maybe searching for a new brain, a new heart and some new courage.)
Just click your heels together and think to yourself, There's no place like The Big House! There's no place like The Big House! There's no place like The Big House!