September 8th, 2015 at 3:55 PM ^
Nice! I remember he was struggling with some ongoing depression issues when his posting became extremely infrequent. Hope he's fully healthy and keeps posting -- he's one of the best Michigan writers on the net.
September 8th, 2015 at 7:33 PM ^
have been lurking here for a long time and read some of his stuff and didn't have any knowledge of why he stopped writing.) Just saying he had been ill would suffice.
I for one am glad he is back writing again as I really enjoyed his stuff. Heading over there now to give it a look! :)
September 8th, 2015 at 8:02 PM ^
I thought about that, but he posted it prominently in one of his last posts on the site, so I figured he didn't have a problem with it being public. But if a mod/anyone disagrees, feel free to delete my post.
September 8th, 2015 at 3:55 PM ^
Welcome Back Other Brain.
September 8th, 2015 at 3:58 PM ^
For anyone who isnt familiar with his site, he's a fantastic writer who had some personnel issues that have prevented him from writing more frequently in the past. Perhaps he's conquered those demons and if so, that's wonderful news.
He's Brian Cook quality as a writer - just not Brian Cook prodigous.
September 8th, 2015 at 4:31 PM ^
September 8th, 2015 at 5:46 PM ^
Are you thinking of Johnny from RBUAS? Maybe I have it backwards...
September 8th, 2015 at 4:29 PM ^
September 8th, 2015 at 4:40 PM ^
He is writing at VICE if I'm not mistaken and he is really really good too.
September 8th, 2015 at 4:45 PM ^
September 8th, 2015 at 5:45 PM ^
Then why did you say you wondered what happened to him?
September 8th, 2015 at 6:44 PM ^
September 8th, 2015 at 5:02 PM ^
link?
September 8th, 2015 at 5:35 PM ^
September 8th, 2015 at 7:17 PM ^
I don't know if you were kidding, but his blog is linked on mgoblog on the left banner. It is the third one from the top under Michigan Blogs. That is how I used to read his blogs.
Edit: Dammit. You fooled me there. SpicyWiener.
September 8th, 2015 at 7:39 PM ^
I meant I wanted a link to his VICE.com profile
September 8th, 2015 at 4:48 PM ^
Great to see TOB back at it. Because he doesn't have the responsibility of a large blog, TOB has the freedom to let his soul bleed emotion into the keyboard without a lot of filtering.
When TOB is writing on a regular basis, he's actually a great complimentary POV to that of Brian, who combines the abiltiy to watch film like a coach with the "voice," cultural references and wit of someone who remmebers everything he learned in lit classes.
I enjoy both Brians and hope this means TOB is all the way back from what Neil Young calls "the ditch."
September 8th, 2015 at 4:49 PM ^
and a couple others. I had not heard of this guy until now. Good stuff, with a certain edge/bite to it. Less humor and wit than MgoBrian, but some good reading nonetheless.
September 8th, 2015 at 5:09 PM ^
I LIKED THIS PIECE VERY MUCH.
September 8th, 2015 at 5:10 PM ^
damn guy can write. one of the most interesting things ive read on the subject in a long time
September 8th, 2015 at 5:12 PM ^
"After we take some pictures, we start talking, just the two of us,” Beamer said. “Jim says over and over how much respect he has for Georgia Tech. He must have said it five times. I’m just looking at him like, ‘Are you serious?’
“Finally, I’m joking with him and I say I can’t wait to tell my team that you called us Georgia Tech. Because, you know, we’re Virginia Tech. Harbaugh then threw his infamous shark expression at Beamer: mouth agape, eyes on fire, looking poised to chomp. Harbaugh’s assistants have seen this look for years; he sometimes holds it for about 30 seconds without speaking, causing everyone in eyeshot to wonder what is flowing through his mind -- if anything.
Beamer continued to lock eyes with Harbaugh for a few moments, waiting for him to say something, anything. It may have been the most uncomfortable silence of Beamer’s life."
Holy hell that's funny.
September 8th, 2015 at 5:13 PM ^
Good piece. It's depressing in it's unvarnished truth but also uplifting at the same time. Kudos!
September 8th, 2015 at 5:35 PM ^
September 8th, 2015 at 5:37 PM ^
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September 8th, 2015 at 5:38 PM ^
September 8th, 2015 at 5:49 PM ^
Oh, and great piece TOB (if you're reading this). Would love to read more throughout the season...
September 8th, 2015 at 6:00 PM ^
September 8th, 2015 at 7:11 PM ^
I missed his articles. He was really good, although he didn't post for a while. I am glad he is back. It was one of my favorite sites apart from mgoblog.
September 8th, 2015 at 8:25 PM ^
September 8th, 2015 at 8:39 PM ^
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September 9th, 2015 at 1:10 PM ^
The old gang is coming back! Really hoping he starts writing regularily again, a true assest to the Michigan community.
September 9th, 2015 at 1:25 PM ^
Not to be creepy-stalker guy but, he's not posted here in 48 weeks.
Pop up and say hi if you're lurking Brian.