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Ah, that’s cute. You think…

Ah, that’s cute. You think we have leverage here. 

Welcome to the club, LA. …

Welcome to the club, LA. 

Dicks. 

I saw someone on Reddit…

I saw someone on Reddit posted a picture yesterday showing off their MDen swag. Said in the thread he had ordered immediately after the game…when I was shouting and drinking champagne. My inappropriately large MDen order hadn’t shipped either, though. 

I have gotten a few items from Dicks and Fanatics to hold me over until then. 

Because we’re the goddamn national champions. 
 

 

Nah, that won’t ship until…

Nah, that won’t ship until end of the month, just like everything else from MDen (*shakes fist*)

Asking for information, not…

Asking for information, not the negative vibes:

Are there any publicly known instances of a current college coach declining an offer to become an NFL head coach?  
 

Taking this response with a massive grain of salt, ChatGPT’s research revealed no known instances of a college coach turning down an NFL head coaching offer. The closest it came was Brian Kelly in 2013 opting to stay with Notre Dame amid “interest” from the Eagles (lol). 
 

No question Jim is his own man, but, historical context is nice to have. 

As a Jets fan, I would never…

As a Jets fan, I would never wish this on JJ.  I’d prefer he not be physically and emotionally ruined by the end of his first pro season. 

Having watched his father…

Having watched his father play in the NFL (oh sh*t I’m getting old now), I was never concerned he wouldn’t pan out.  Glad to be right for once. Emphasis on once. 

Upvoted you because, my god,…

Upvoted you because, my god, he is the walrus. 

Coach,

Nearly as remarkable…

Coach,

Nearly as remarkable as your on-field triumph is the way you’ve fostered and developed Teams 142-144 into a true family and brotherhood. We are so deeply grateful for the way you identify then develop and educate these talented young men to be the absolute best on and off the field.  Without you, this wonderful and singular program you’ve created will suffer and flounder, as will Michigan.   

You are an instant and permanent Michigan icon, a legendary Michigan Man with no peer in recent history given this 3-year tour de force.  Please stay and keep this football family together and happy. 
 

We NEED you. This University needs you. Team 145 and many thereafter need you. We need you to continue savaging Ohio State and Penn State, plus all of the new Big Ten arrivals in 2024. 
 

I mean, we said please, after all. 

Ah, yes. The patented DeBord…

Ah, yes. The patented Gittleson/DeBord Diet. Guaranteed to transform you (your mileage may vary). 

“Penix Peaks Too Early,…

“Penix Peaks Too Early, Folds.” Or “Under Pressure, Penix Can’t Rise to the Occasion.” 
 

I’ll see myself out. 
 

edit: rough crowd on the neg. It was a joke. But not about to whine. I’ll take my medicine. 

Oh you mean I should hit the…

Oh you mean I should hit the second “frequently visited sites” button on my recent Safari history on my phone? 
 

It is a cool effect, though. Fun screen grabs to be had. 

The Victors may only be…

The Victors may only be listened to an odd number of times (total for the day) and at least once before getting out of bed to start the day (covered so far).  

Otherwise just trying to recreate some Bama juju by wearing the same clothes (changing the tee-shirt sometime in the second half from a 2010 pregame tee shirt to an M Rec Sports shirt—can’t emphasize that enough) and sitting in the same spot. Since you’re wondering—yes, same specific pair of underwear. 

With the length of those …

With the length of those (charts?) charts, I’d encourage reconsidering rectal UFR injection. 
 

But, hey, to each their own. 

I said nearly precisely this…

I said nearly precisely this to my wife around a month ago. Sacrifices must be made. Their heroic sacrifice may long be forgotten in the haze of Natty celebrations (the Gods willing), but, it’s a necessary sacrifice nonetheless. 

My younger brother (a B1G…

My younger brother (a B1G alum from a much lesser football school) suggested I do exactly this for the same reasons, calling it a “happiness hedge.”  

I considered it, but ultimately concluded there was only one outcome that could’ve possibly resulted in happiness: an M win. 
 

A therapist friend of mine explained why I have no desire even bet on Michigan, let alone against them thusly (besides superstition): Sports gambling is often used to add excitement to games. I, as a lunatic Michigan fan, most decidedly do not need any more excitement as I watch the games. 

Saw somebody unjustifiably…

Saw somebody unjustifiably negged you for this, so, I evened you out to neutral. 
 

No matter how outstanding this team has been (incredibly), and no matter how much we love this team (deeply), BPONE is still real and harder for some of us to escape.  


As a man that changed his shirt partway through the Rose Bowl 4th quarter to the other lucky Michigan shirt (and you can’t convince me that’s not why we won), I respect the superstition. Stick with what works.
 

Plus, can you imagine the irrational guilt if you flipped to a win and we lost? 

For those of us unfortunate…

For those of us with the dubious honor of being at UM during the Rich Rodriguez Era: 

  1. Denard’s first snap- M at the Western Mich 48. Denard promptly turfs the snap, picks it up, breaks a leg tackle, cuts, and takes it to the house. Jaws drop. 
  2. Denard’s 87-yard TD dash at Notre Dame in 2010. The on-air call was actually excellent (despite being on NBC). Worth having the volume up for this one: 

 

https://youtu.be/H1vOD_NC0dU

 

 

iPhone 14 pro max. It’s…

iPhone 14 pro max. It’s easily my most expensive and infuriating paperweight. 

It probably was the salary…

It probably was the salary demands & ESPN’s long-held practice of booting anyone that fans start to like too much.
 

But mainly the cost angle. Disney is in the midst of a drive to lower costs by $5 billion (including by axing worthwhile ESPN talent, apparently). 

Just agonizing to have had a…

Just agonizing to have had a perfect season and give it away with yakety saks plays aided by criminally heinous reffing. 

Verbatim quote (by me)…

Verbatim quote (by me) immediately after second down ends: “Do not send a goddamn corner blitz because it has destroyed you every time today.” 
 

Hike. Corner blitz. Safety beat, TD. 
 

Not claiming genius here. But why didn’t they know it?! 

And yet…

And yet…anyone inform tonight’s refs? 

It’s taken you this long? I…

It’s taken you this long? I was smelling smoke and losing sensation on my right side after 14-0.

Michigan Football: Ringing…

Michigan Football: Ringing in the New Year by Pissing All Over Your Evening Since ‘21

McCarthy fake handoff to…

McCarthy fake handoff to Edwards, McCarthy keeper to the outside. Almost certainly a TD, likely a jog-in. Did Harbaugh forget it’s JJ and not Cade at QB?
 

Am I having a stroke right now or is this real life?

Really missing Corum’s…

Really missing Corum’s vision and patience right now. Not sure there haven’t been some cuts to the outside open for Edwards. 
 

This game looks as bad as it feels, yes? 

Goddamn, I miss THEKNOWLEDGE…

Goddamn, I miss THEKNOWLEDGE, if we’re reminiscing. 

 

YES. 

I reset my password just to…

I reset my password just to log in and upvote this. 

The thing speaks for itself. 

The thing speaks for itself. 

It’s just shy of a calamity,…

It’s just shy of a calamity, but well past the point of a fiasco. 

(No subject)

Intrigued to report there is…

Intrigued to report there is a Dassault Falcon 900 that took off from Willow Run with a destination of Miami at 12:15 pm today. It’s registered to DCCO AVIATION II LLC, tail #N868AA. This plane has been mentioned on the board as a “crootin’” plane in the past. 

Could be the winner. Could be school bigwigs. Just sharing. 

For those of us with…

For those of us with FlightAware…do we think he’d be coming from Willow Run or DTW, and if DTW, presumably on a commercial flight? And he could be landing at FLL, MCO, or MIA one would think, yes?

100% asking for a friend. 

I’ll be here. 

I’ll be here. 

Yep. Here for the credit…

Yep. Here for the credit. That’s what they call foresight. 

No reason to make this…

No reason to make this political, but as a matter of humor, Barry Goldwater is the funnier reference. But no politics. For serious. 

Yes, I’m here. Praise me. 
 …

Yes, I’m here. Praise me. 
 

I knew this day would come when I made this account in HIST 320 a decade ago. 

Cool story, bro, but there’s…

Cool story, bro, but there’s only one man whose sports predictions I’ll trust as gospel… get me THE KNOWLEDGE 

It comes from the biggest…

It comes from the biggest graffiti fail in sports history.  I forget the year this happened (I was at UM then) and the Staee game was in Ann Arbor.  This was how a Staee student vandalized a UM student’s car.


Speed in space? More like 

Speed in space? More like 

False

Brady can attempt to have it reheard en banc, or by the whole 2nd Circuit. This was the final level appeal "as of right," i.e., the last level of appeal to which the parties were entitled.

Much as I hate Gooddell and the NFL, this is likely the right call as a matter of law. Blame the Federal Arbitration Act and all of the employment arbs that have chiseled away at your right to have a court, rather than a paid, industry hack rule on your case.

I am enjoying making this

I am enjoying making this into a movie trailer:

"In a league where billionaires condone domestic violence; in a league where millionaire players act like 10 year olds; in a league where Cleveland actually merits discussion...there was Harbaugh."

I'm pretty pissed about how poorly the ESPNFL has covered this, especially because it does impact the perceptions of recruits on how committed JH is for the medium-long term. However, I'm pretty sure most self-respecting recruits would listen to a coach of his caliber if he called & his maniacal commitment to success would show pretty clearly.

Since none of us are the ESPN ombudsman, here's what you do: vote with your (metaphorical) feet. Depriving these people of clicks is the ultimate punishment.

Shock from the ball being in

Shock from the ball being in your hands at the appointed time does not constitute an excuse for dropping said ball.

DOROTHY MANTOOTH IS A

DOROTHY MANTOOTH IS A SAINT.

That's where that post was supposed to go. Context. Sigh.

DOROTHY MANTOOTH IS A SAINT

DOROTHY MANTOOTH IS A SAINT

Super Bowl

So you're saying it will be the Super Bowl of press releases about player health?

A day late. But my name is

A day late. But my name is vindicated. Except I didn't want these things.

The Court didn't nullify the

The Court didn't nullify the legitimacy of anything. What they did was interpret the state's highest governing document, more than once, and determine the rights and privileges citizens have vis a vis their elected officials when they vote on certain issues. They did their job. Courts aren't supposed to be susceptible to popular opinions.

Insofar as they may be entitled to file a suit, I guess they're not "wrong." But they're most certainly "wasting time" and hilariously "stupid." And if they brought that lawsuit to my practice, I would laugh them out of the building. Just because you can find someone that will file for you, doesn't mean it's a good, or even plausible, suit.

To the Merger Remark (I replied incorrectly).

Because they MAY be merging? And they want to ensure that if it's delayed, B1G will have contracts with both major providers? Or if it's blocked, they'll still have contracts? And to ensure that when they do merge, both entities have contracts in place that the successor entity needs to honor?

Mainly that.