Going Blue - Good reads over at everydayshouldbesaturday
If you get a chance, read the "Going Blue" diaries over at everydayshouldbesaturday.
http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2015/9/28/9405743/going-blue-we…
Thought I'd share - enjoy!
September 29th, 2015 at 7:43 PM ^
That was fucking great.
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September 29th, 2015 at 8:16 PM ^
Brought back sad girl friend memories...
While there I checked out Hatin' Ass Spurrier and found this gem:
Mark Dantonio out there struggling against a MAC team like he's got a $15 million buyout and a Hawkeye tat on his leg.
September 29th, 2015 at 7:53 PM ^
Just wow.
September 29th, 2015 at 7:59 PM ^
Awesome
September 29th, 2015 at 8:05 PM ^
Amazing! Seriously thanks for sharing.
September 29th, 2015 at 8:10 PM ^
The week one column is hilarious
http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2015/9/8/9269155/going-blue-wee…
September 29th, 2015 at 9:13 PM ^
Yeah, that was great.
September 29th, 2015 at 8:13 PM ^
That last paragraph was the best.
September 29th, 2015 at 8:20 PM ^
This guy sounds like a real treat. I can see why he can't get a relationship to seem to stick.
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September 29th, 2015 at 8:30 PM ^
So well written. College football brings out a sense of nostalgia unlike anything else in the world.
September 29th, 2015 at 8:32 PM ^
This is really good. I also love Michael Chabon
September 29th, 2015 at 8:40 PM ^
Great read. Thanks for sharing.
September 29th, 2015 at 8:57 PM ^
OK, so I will be the lone voice of dissent. That guy was trying wayyyy too hard to be deep and meaningful.
To quote Peter Griffin, in describing why he didn't love the movie "The Godfather": "Because it insists upon itself..." That guy insists upon himself...
September 29th, 2015 at 8:59 PM ^
Yeah it was a bit heavy handed at parts but I still enjoyed it.
September 29th, 2015 at 9:12 PM ^
Yeah. Honestly, the whole "Here's a bunch of crap about my life that has nothing to do with sports and then, oh yeah, I'll write one paragraph about football" shtick doesn't do it for me.
September 29th, 2015 at 10:01 PM ^
But in the end, concluded that he didn't know the difference between love and infatuation. With that said, the message of not falling in too deep with this Michigan team resonates even how tempting it may be. <<insert the Hoke poops gold .GIF here>>
September 30th, 2015 at 9:47 AM ^
I'll go a step further and say this guy is absolutely pathetic.
September 29th, 2015 at 9:00 PM ^
... but I prefer a more direct style. Reminded me of this quote from Hemmingway.
“Poor Faulkner. Does he really think big emotions come from big words? He thinks I don’t know the ten-dollar words. I know them all right. But there are older and simpler and better words, and those are the ones I use.”
September 29th, 2015 at 10:14 PM ^
Pretty hard to be Hemingway (or Faulkner for that matter). Several well constructed and entertaining paragraphs deserve to stand alone and be appreciated without comparison to the true masters of the craft.
September 29th, 2015 at 10:14 PM ^
Where were the big words? Just curious. I'd say it's more gritty, natural exposition and emotional outlay.
September 29th, 2015 at 10:51 PM ^
Agree it didn't have big words, but it's the spirit of the quote. I like a direct, simple approach. Again, think the style and prose has merit. It's just not for me.
September 29th, 2015 at 9:23 PM ^
I respect the guy for putting himself out there, but he's trying too hard.
September 29th, 2015 at 9:34 PM ^
I liked the week one piece. The latest not so much, agreed on trying too hard.
September 29th, 2015 at 10:00 PM ^
I did think his season preview column was good. That one works because he didn't stray from his ostensible purpose - to tell the reader what it's like to be a Michigan fan. But his other columns are way too Mitch Albomesque for my liking.
September 29th, 2015 at 10:12 PM ^
I think it's kind of gorgeous.
September 30th, 2015 at 12:01 AM ^
Sorry, but moving to chicago was the first proof on immaturity....then, well, the rest of the read was like left over bread pudding. Man up and get a hard on for September Football. Actually, just get a Harb-on for what is to come in October and November. Hint: we WIN!!!!
September 30th, 2015 at 5:23 AM ^
A little ADD, but so am I. I liked it.
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September 30th, 2015 at 7:26 AM ^
Yea! I've been reading these weekly. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.
September 30th, 2015 at 9:29 AM ^
I have all the feels.