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If only skipping meals was…

If only skipping meals was the worst part about it...

Skee-u-dorks. Go Blue.

Ski-u-dorks. Go Blue.

You gotta be f.cking kidding…

You gotta be f.cking kidding me.

Using gymnastics success …

Using gymnastics success (not new) as an argument for retaining Warde.

That's certainly...an argument.

Diary worthy?

Front page…

Diary worthy?

Front page worthy.

If Warde gets fired and…

If Warde gets fired and nothing changes, then we'll have confirmation of your theory, and Warde will have a job at a G5 school. He can take as little action as he wants, there.

Dave Brandon was epically bad at his job (except for hiring Bakich) and a dick, fans and AD employees hated him, got canned.

Hackett came out of retirement, hired Jim, put things on the right track, re-retired.

Warde came in, watched Beilein, Bakich, and Harbaugh walk, stuck up for a shady hockey coach for as long as he could, and let U-M get dragged in the media for almost an entire football season. Still has a job.

How would this be a Michigan problem?

Respectfully, this board…

Respectfully, this board represents a small and very specific portion of the fanbase. The blue hairs who sit on their hands for the entire game, with seats on the 50 or in the club level, probably aren't reading this board. I would bet <<1% of the fanbase is represented here. Similarly, it's taken me a while to realize that Twitter isn't real life, either. In this regard, what the reporter is reporting may be meaningful, because only a small portion of the fanbase is on this board (or Twitter).

However, what the reporter is reporting wasn't the subject of my response (rather, Warde's part in the "poor energy," and what could be improved by replacing him).

Brian reported it in at…

Brian reported it in at least one front-page article:

The NCAA acknowledges this is not a major advantage. The rules committee actually considered repealing 11.6.1 a couple years ago. Their rationale:

Rationale: The Board of Directors Infractions Process Committee requested that the Legislative Committee Modernization of the Rules Subcommittee focus its rules modernization efforts on identifying rules that no longer serve the needs of the membership and the 21st century student-athlete, and recommending modifications to or the elimination of such rules. Specifically, livestreams of intercollegiate competition and prerecorded game film are readily available in the digital age. The minimal competitive advantage gained by scouting future opponents in-person is outweighed by the monitoring and enforcement burdens of ensuring compliance with the legislation.

The dissatisfaction with…

The dissatisfaction with Warde is not limited, or even in large part, to Harbaugh leaving.

The dissatisfaction with…

The dissatisfaction with Warde is not a recent thing. Potentially fact-free rant incoming.

Tennessee recently got served with a NOA for NIL dealings, and their AD went scorched earth on the NCAA. A week later, B1G and SEC form an alliance to discuss "challenges" to the collegiate athletics landscape. I'm not suggesting correlation, and I don't know enough about the UT allegations to speak intelligently about them, but I certainly appreciated their AD standing up for the program and how silly/inconsistent/hypocritical the NCAA is.

It would've been nice to see Warde do the same when we were getting dragged in the middle of a generational season, for a "violation" that even the NCAA admits has minimal completive advantage. But he was largely absent, except for his visible membership on the CFP selection committee (which arguably made things worse).

I'd like an AD who fights for his program, publicly and privately. There are lots of good ADs who do that; Warde is not one of them. I'm not saying he could've kept Jim in AA, but it's not clear if he put his best foot forward in the effort, or before the decision was already made. Did he play any role at all in trying to keep the remaining coaching staff intact, while Jim raids it? We have no idea, but they seem to be all leaving or evaluating their options. In retrospect, the same can be said for Beilein and Bakich (not to mention completely botching the Pearson investigation). "People don't leave jobs, they leave bosses"; that's likely not true for college athletics, but you'd be naive to think it's not a factor. I certainly wouldn't want to work for a boss who doesn't support me.

Warde seems to be stuck in the Bo era, in which he played. That's not the landscape of modern college athletics, and he seems unable or unwilling to adapt. Strack isn't wrong that there's a poor energy around the program in the last couple weeks (or so some of us perceive), and it's NOT all because Jim left. He could've left on top, and we'd still be riding high. That's not really happening, and the blame starts at the top. I feel bad for Coach Moore.

EDIT:

And I didn't even mention the men's basketball catastrophe, or dropping the TRO without explanation.

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION: What if NCAA (or B1G) comes down on the program for a "violation" they admit provides minimal competitive advantage? What if they try to make U-M vacate games? Does anyone really think Warde is going to stand up the NCAA, rather than roll onto his back and show his belly?

No to worry. Clicking that…

No to worry. Clicking that link will only open your e-mail.

He just had Rodgers back on…

He just had Rodgers back on the show yesterday (1/9). To what break are you referring?

IBD citing

IBD citing

The king of hiding in the…

The king of hiding in the shadows and taking no action.

Title not long enough. Sorry…

Title not long enough. Sorry, I don't make the rules.

Are they sold? What section…

Are they sold? What section/row?

"The portal" is just…

"The portal" is just official-sounding code for college football musical chairs. It's close to jumping the shark, if it hasn't already.

And it's only going to get worse.

Fair enough.

But have you…

Fair enough.

But have you seen any indication from Iowa - even when not shorthanded (McNamara, All, DeJean, etc.) - that they can play a competitive game with (much less beat) a team not from the MAC or B1G West?

Their offense will be fortunate to score 10 points. They'll be fortunate to run a play inside the Michigan 30. Their punter will be their MVP and need an ice bath after the game.

I don't like to talk shit before games, but this game is not likely to be competitive.

Whatever it is, however he…

Whatever it is, however he does it, it needs to maximize the embarrassment to P-titty.

The resemblance to the the…

The resemblance to the the scumbag hat guy is startling.

So...a portmanteau?

So...a portmanteau?

Agree. His early works were…

Agree. His early works were amusing (see: OSU-Utah Rose Bowl and UM-GA semi), but this wasn't great.

Ok...so what? You think OSU…

Ok...so what? You think OSU fans can produce the kind of turnout that both fanbases can? The energy absolutely won't be there.

Move it to Briarwood, and I guarantee the turnout is shit, regardless.

Shouldn't even provide the…

Shouldn't even provide the location for E$PN. Fuck them. Not even sure why the U would give them space; make them broadcast from the parking lot at Briarwood.

Logged in to upvote. 

I’m…

Logged in to upvote. 

I’m surprised it took this long in this thread for someone to say this. This type of tackle was completely unnecessary, and possibly intended to injure. There’s nothing stopping a dirty opponent like MSU or OSU from using this dirty tackle on one of our star players, to get them out of the game. It’s sickening. I wanted to throw up when I saw the replay. 

People lamented the end of…

People lamented the end of Colorado-Nebraska (and on the day after Thanksgiving). Then they were fine with it.

People lamented the end of Texas-Texas A&M (and on the day after Thanksgiving). Then they were fine with it.

People lamented the end of Michigan-ND. They they were fine with it.

People are lamenting the end of Bedlam. But they'll be fine with it.

There's zero reason it wouldn't be the same with The Game.

What would be an example of…

What would be an example of Petitti needing U-M's vote on something?

Advocating for laying down and taking this type of treatment...I'm not sure about it.

They ran it on 3rd & G from…

They ran it on 3rd & G from the 10 and punted, showing a flair for conservatism in the process. 17-9.

I believe this should be a FG, not a punt.

A fair take.

Also, his…

A fair take.

Also, his refusal to vote for JJ (on questionable grounds) could be the difference between JJ winning or not.

I no longer read, visit, or…

I no longer read, visit, or patronize ESPN, so thank you for summarizing.

Still does.

Still does.

When's the last time the…

When's the last time the NCAA actually severely punished program/coach for any reason?

Not sure if it's the last time, but this happened in 2022:

https://www.si.com/college/lsu/basketball/lsu-cited-lack-institutional-control-athletics

Full-page ads that cover all…

Full-page ads that cover all of the content. Nice.

As great as this idea is, it…

As great as this idea is, it's not really all that helpful when it's not updated. I suspect many bars that were around in 2009 are no more.

Anybody know where U-M fans will watch the MSU game this weekend in the TC area?

DEPLOY THE SHIELD

DEPLOY THE SHIELD

Meh. This isn't as bad as I…

Meh. This isn't as bad as I was expecting from the title, considering Cade's behavior since being asked to compete with a 5* for his starting job, getting hurt, transferring out butthurt, and talking shit about it the entire time.

But on this question, he's not wrong.

Game graphic: Bama’s first…

Game graphic: Bama’s first regular season non-conference loss at home since 2007. 

Commentary during Auburn game: first time in Saban’s entire college coaching career that he lost at home by double digits. That’s insane. 

Logged in just to say this…

Logged in just to say this. It didn’t make any sense to me in real time why they didn’t opt for 4th down. There’s no way Reid goes for that in his own and at that point in the game. Dumb decision. 

Also from Waxahachie:

The…

Also from Waxahachie:

The Meat Church

Logged in just to see who…

Logged in just to see who already beat me to this. Word for word.

Not really an argument with…

Not really an argument with this. But as unbeatable as a stickburner is for smoke flavor, managing a firebox for 12 hours isn't enjoyable for everyone, or even possible. So a Traeger is a compromise for the casual smoker.

Definitely don't use Traeger pellets. They're just alder with oils added. I use Bear Mountain; oak for brisket, pecan for others.

Also needs a second level (or rack) to get brisket away from the firebox. It took me about four briskets before I finally figured out how to do it.

Can they miss a payment to…

Can they miss a payment to broadcast Tigers games? Please?

I'm about to drop Xfinity Stream (since I already have YTTV), so no more Tigers for me. Free on the MLB app would be a nice development.

“Initially, it was a good…

“Initially, it was a good thing, but I don’t think it’s in our best interest moving forward"

Classic Sparty. Because no one could've foreseen how poor that decision was.

I can think of at least one more MSU decision that quote would apply to.

It's crazy that Shemy…

It's crazy that Shemy actually lists the Asst Dir of Football Recruiting position in his LinkedIn profile. Both as a job entry (for one month) and in his bio:

Mr. Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler serves as President of GES Advisory Company. Mr. Schembechler has spent the majority of his life and professional career in the football industry, growing up as the son of legendary coach Glenn E. “Bo” Schembechler. Overall, he has spent 20 years evaluating talent for highly successful programs:

• University of Michigan, Asst. Recruiting Coordinator
• Kansas City Chiefs, In-House Scout
• Chicago Bears, BLESTO scout
• Washington Redskins, Midwest and Northeast Area Scout
• Seattle Seahawks, Southeast Area Scout
• Las Vegas Raiders, College Scout

The University never even announced that he was hired.

Maybe. But I'd rather keep…

Maybe. But I'd rather keep the advantage of playing a southern school outside, in the bitter cold.

Disappointed the…

Disappointed the announcement doesn't feature sunglasses, cigars, a sweaty head, and SpArTaN dAwGs.

Agreed 2010, effective 2012…

Agreed 2010, effective 2012-2013.

Will The Situation have an…

Will The Situation have an office in the building?

De-TROY-et

De-TROY-et

Is it my imagination, or…

Is it my imagination, or does one pic have him picking with his right, and the other with his left? It doesn't appear to be a mirror image (numbers are correct).

I didn't bother to actually read the article, if it says he's ambidextrous.