December 4th, 2016 at 12:09 AM ^
People, including myself, weren't happy about and complained about going to a Rose Bowl in 2006 instead of the NCG (which we still deserved).
Haven't been back since. Taught me a lesson as a young fan, one of several lessons I'd learn the hard way over the next few years.
I'll never complain about a NY6 game again. It's the very best bowl game tier there is.
The Orange Bowl is the second-oldest bowl game and has incredible history and prestige.
We have a chance to end the season on a high note and send the seniors off with a major bowl victory.
Jim Harbaugh is 1-0 in the Orange Bowl and 2-0 in bowls involving citrusy fruits
December 4th, 2016 at 12:14 AM ^
December 4th, 2016 at 12:20 AM ^
...........
That's what they're called. It's a rotation.
We have a chance to end the season on a high note and get 11 wins. As opposed to the alternative which would be playing and getting beat by Alabama at the Peach Bowl, likely by a lot and coming away with nothing.
No one is beating them.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:29 AM ^
I just wish there was a different rotation this year and we had a chance at the Peach or Cotton Bowl. Would rather play in a major bowl game that we've never won before. As far as Alabama goes, I agree. Maybe our defense can hang with them for a half, but their d-line would destroy our o-line.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:36 AM ^
We haven't played in the Orange Bowl in 17 years.
Michigan students in their final year of law school were 8 year olds playing with their Christmas toys the last time we were there. I know we have gone to Tampa and Orlando and Jacksonville since, but Miami is it's own thing. It's a much more interesting tourist destination, for one.
December 4th, 2016 at 7:40 AM ^
Now that's precocious.
December 4th, 2016 at 9:12 AM ^
They're so cute when they are little. But then . . .
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:42 AM ^
That can handle AL and neither do any of the other teams in the playoffs.
December 4th, 2016 at 1:29 AM ^
might be called "NY6" bowls, but the non-semi four are absolutely in a tier below the semis. I'm not saying people shouldn't be excited (don't really care, feel however you want) but to say we're in the highest tier of bowls is correct in semantics only. It is not the same. The stakes are completely different. The exposure is completely different. The perception of the participants is completely different. Non-semi NY6 games are closer to the Little Caasers Pizza Bowl than the CFP.
December 4th, 2016 at 9:50 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:21 AM ^
Beat FSU.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:34 AM ^
Which we still deserved? Jesus Christ.
I won't give you credit and say you sack for saying that. So...how DUMB, how BIASED do you have to be to say that after what Florida and USC did to the Big Ten that year?
You finally had it right when you were on your "my life is worthless" trip the other day.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:42 AM ^
I'm having hard time imaging a 10 year old's reaction to a sub-standard bowl placement.
December 4th, 2016 at 9:50 AM ^
take on the attitude of the people around them, and most of us were really butt hurt about being dropped to no 3, and the Rose Bowl representing the consolation prize, his memory and lesson learned is a good one.
My son was 8, and didn't get why I was so angry at an LSU / Bama BCS game.
(Apparently Delany is still pissed based on his quote during one of the games last night.)
December 4th, 2016 at 2:00 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:09 AM ^
We should be in the playoff or Rose as consolation.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:09 AM ^
If you were Alabama, who would you rather play? M or W? That should be the commttee's answer. Has nothing to do with anything else.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:14 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:43 AM ^
"Has nothing to do with anything else."
Just because you make an absolute statement doesnt make it anything more than absolutley bunk. Of course the committee takes other factors into mind. It would be unfair not to.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:09 AM ^
People should remember that this will be the last game for nine months. Cherish it.
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:13 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:17 AM ^
yeah, you should stomp your feet and puff out those cheeks till they turn red because momma didn't buy you the easy bake oven. Get over yourself, this game means a lot for the entire programs, especially the seniors who had to endure the shit storm of the brady hoke era.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:23 AM ^
Pride is dirsr on the list of what you play for without it no team can be successful.
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December 4th, 2016 at 5:22 AM ^
December 4th, 2016 at 12:40 AM ^
Quit being an effing pansie. Harbaugh would bitch slap you if you questioned what this team should play for in his presence.
December 4th, 2016 at 8:15 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:13 AM ^
jumped the fucking shark getting all excited about PSU after their win tonight. He is just trying to protect his fucking Buckeyes from a neutral site rematch without Bobby Sagers and friends to protect his beloved pals from a reality that involves actual rules and such.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:39 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 12:14 AM ^
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Clemson gets in because they play in a shitty conference. Michigan got cannibalized by the big ten.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:22 AM ^
Had we beaten Iowa we would have a great case. I still can't believe we gave that game away after we were up 10-0. Damn it to hell fucking Iowa....
December 4th, 2016 at 8:20 AM ^
December 4th, 2016 at 10:18 AM ^
No one will say it, but I'm pretty sure Speight got hurt sometime in the first half. He was doing fine -- and then all of a sudden, he looked like Speight version 2015. Obviously no one was going to say it, but if you look at his ability to throw downfield after the early part of the Iowa game, something was up (or down, as some may put it).
December 4th, 2016 at 12:24 AM ^
Given where UM was two years ago, we're whiny and petulant to claim we won't watch the Organge Bowl as some have on here, Twitter, etc.
But the competitor in me is disappointed. We'll have plenty of time between the end of the season and the Spring Game (and even afterward) to do the position by position post mordem and the looks ahead to the 2017 depth chart in between the excitement about recruting.
I think Michigan is one of the four best teams in college football, but they won't get the chance to compete in the Invitational (I refuse to call it a Playoff), and that sucks.
I believe that Jim Harbaugh's first championship as a head coach will be a National Title brought home to Ann Arbor. I just didn't want to have to wait!
December 4th, 2016 at 1:05 AM ^
Why would you want us to win the national title without winning the Big Ten first?
December 4th, 2016 at 8:19 AM ^
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December 4th, 2016 at 10:13 AM ^
It was implied that we would win the national championship without winning the Big Ten in the same season. Which would be dumb and probably mean we lost to OSU again, so no thanks.
I'll take both.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:18 AM ^
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Fucking a man
December 4th, 2016 at 12:31 AM ^
TWSS (in honor of the OP)
December 4th, 2016 at 12:23 AM ^
Beat the Seminoles.
December 4th, 2016 at 12:25 AM ^
Very important. Our seniors deserve to go out with a big win over a good team. If in the Orange Bowl, so be it. Good recruiting. Personally think Colorado played their way out of the Rose Bowl Friday night, and USC will likely hammer PSU in Rose Bowl.