Chengelis book: Michigan Man, early reviews?
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Has anyone read Angelique Chengelis's new book Michigan Man? Any early reviews? I don't know that I've read anything of Chengelis's longer than a tweet, definitely not any longform pieces. I'm curious if this is worth picking up. It has a couple 5 star reviews on Amazon, but both offer zero insight into the book itself.
September 19th, 2017 at 3:55 PM ^
Until now, but I must be in the minority because it's already the:
in Midwest U.S. Biographies
September 19th, 2017 at 4:52 PM ^
Pretty fun book, though.
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September 19th, 2017 at 5:29 PM ^
Yes! I remember Frieder's opinion of Bobby Knight: "I got along with him great until I started beating him."
September 19th, 2017 at 5:39 PM ^
Knight had no use for Frieder and was quite vocal about it. I loved Frieder. A good but not great coach but what a character. Looked completely disheveled on the bench with a towel draped over his shoulder. If you will, the polar opposite of Chuck Daly.
September 19th, 2017 at 5:41 PM ^
Also has the incredibly bizarre story of Frieder's recruiting trip to see a freshman basketball player named "Chris Weber." Yes, spelled exactly like that.
Really, the book is pretty incredible. The title is apt--Frieder was nuts.
September 20th, 2017 at 8:21 PM ^
I always thought he looked like Snow Miser from the Year Without a Santa Claus.
September 19th, 2017 at 4:00 PM ^
September 19th, 2017 at 4:03 PM ^
It sounds pretty sexist
September 19th, 2017 at 5:16 PM ^
but I never find much that's real news, let alone controversial or daring, in her work. She's at her best, and most candid, when she takes questions from readers.
EDIT: Maybe this was misinterpreted; trying to say that I don't want to be down on her just cuz she's a woman writing about sports.
September 19th, 2017 at 5:30 PM ^
A beat writer who is rather unlikely to rock the boat.
Which is fine. She's still fine at what she does. Not everyone needs be more harder-hitting (e.g., a John Bacon-type).
September 19th, 2017 at 6:05 PM ^
Exactly right. She's not a journalist who breaks news or questions authority. She's a essentially a stenographer who publishes press-releases. But that's what some fans want out of reporters.
September 20th, 2017 at 11:10 PM ^
And all coaches, athletic directors and administrations.
September 20th, 2017 at 7:24 AM ^
It is a stretch to even call her stuff "writing".
Seems like super nice person, and a tennis player to boot, but c'mon man, no way am I reading one of her "books".
September 19th, 2017 at 4:18 PM ^
Hopefully it will get better reviews than Rosenberg's book:
https://www.amazon.com/War-As-They-Knew-Schembechler/dp/0446698652
September 20th, 2017 at 11:13 PM ^
Those were absolutely the best and most entertaining reviews I have ever read.
September 20th, 2017 at 11:13 PM ^
Those were absolutely the best and most entertaining reviews I have ever read.
September 19th, 2017 at 4:31 PM ^
SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!
(they did. I ordered it on Kindle 5 minutes after seeing this thread)
September 19th, 2017 at 4:43 PM ^
Have not heard anything about this book. The same kind of stuff we made fun of ND for.
September 20th, 2017 at 7:00 AM ^
Well said.
September 19th, 2017 at 5:34 PM ^
Good for Angelique.
It's been a minute since I've read either Detroit paper so I'm not super familiar with her work but from everything I can gather, she's stuck around as long as she has because she's a genuinely decent person who gives M football a fair shake and doesn't throw people under the bus to push a narrative or get headlines.
I'm sure this won't be the Grapes of Wrath but it'll be a fun diversionary read for M fans. That's Fine - goodness knows the world could use more non-Rosenbergs.
September 19th, 2017 at 5:55 PM ^
was a character, and also a great recruiter. Remember it was his 89 team that won. I love that he beat Knight regularly.
Angelique, I find her writing in the news meh average, uninspiring.
I hope the book is more than a rehash of what every Mgoblogger already knows. But, yes, she is a nice person, professional in her job and we all wish her well w the book.
September 19th, 2017 at 6:46 PM ^
I just finished it in 2.5 days on the beaches of SC. Pretty good book. Nice refresher on the early days of 2015 Harbaugh, off season Harbaugh, the progression through the 2016 season, great stories about Bo, and a hopeful look ahead to the future of Michigan Football. Do recommend!
September 19th, 2017 at 6:47 PM ^
No real surprises as it pretty much details last season. A couple good stories and who really set up the Jordan deal.
September 19th, 2017 at 7:01 PM ^
Thanks OP.
September 19th, 2017 at 7:57 PM ^
Ordering now....
September 19th, 2017 at 8:28 PM ^
Every since she was shoved and lied about it not being her, I can't trust her word.