World's tallest loon speaks the truth here, folks. I've known and followed the work of Gavia since making a migratory stopover on Center Lake, and I can assure you that he's the real deal!
Pittsburgh (21-8, 14-4) at Notre Dame (10-19, 2-16) - (Pitt by 3.5) - 7pm on ESPNU - So, this one has been the daily debate here lol Here's where I stand (today). Pitt still has a chance to win the ACC regular season. Yes, the ACC is down but there is just no way they would get left out in that scenario. And we are ever so close to Pitt being another Quad-1 win for us. If they lose to ND tonight, I think our rooting interests may change but for tonight, my personal opinion, I think it's in Michigan's best interests for Pitt to win.
EDIT: I'll never be able to resist applying a gif from The Office. As far as things that make me cringe about the fan experience, one thing that comes to mind was an observation from my visit for the MSU night game. We were walking through the west concourse and could hear crowd noise coming from S. Main. The noise was coming from a full-blown stage production from a well known digital media company that I don't care to name. The amplified obscenities and garbage rolling around everywhere (actual garbage; not STAEE fans, though there might have been a few) seemed more appropriate for East Lansing than Ann Arbor. I realize the production wasn't university-affiliated, but the proximity to the stadium put a bit of yuck taste in my mouth before the game. The victory, however, was sweet.
In case it hasn't been asked yet (I'm guilty for being late and for now scrolling through all of the submissions):
How much stronger can we expect the BIG West to be in 2023, versus its abysmal 2022? Will the conference experience a positive bump as a result of coaching changes and the portal, and how significant will it be? How do you expect Michigan will fare against Nebraska, Minnesota, and Purdue?
I struggle to maintain an interest in college football after January 1st.
After winning the BIG, I was mostly satisfied with Michigan Football for the year. I attended the Fiesta Bowl, which was a cool experience (despite the outcome), but I didn't have the normal feels I get during the regular season.
In support of the OP: I don't mind some deep-diving on Moore one bit, and I'd welcome some analysis about his coaching philosophy independent of #HarbaughWatch2023.
I'm disappointed for Blake, UM, and fellow fans that we haven't had a Heisman winner this century, but I'm so proud that we can celebrate a player of elite ability and character.
It might not be any of my "damn business" why someone would choose to drive a PT Cruiser, but I can still be curious as to why in the heck someone would choose to do so.
And in a world for A) everything is subject to public scrutiny because of the internet, B) 21-year-old athletes can be idolized by fan bases, and C) gun ownership in the United States is considered a socially divisive issue, I don't think my curiosity about why a 21-year-old top student athlete would have a gun is necessarily "psycho analysis" (whether he was operating legally or not).
I'm simply trying to put myself in that person's shoes and gain a better understanding.
That said, even after being forced to drive a PT Cruiser by a rental service, I can't understand why people drove them.
Why does my curiosity about the headline-making behavior of a member of the team I cheer for and that's poised to play for the College Football Playoff matter?
Because I'm a fan, maybe? Because I'm trying to understand and appreciate the individual, perhaps?
This blog dissects--and often celebrates--the lives of these players outside of football, from their service in the community, to their lives as pet owners, their academic successes, etc. How is this different?
Why does a 21-year-old college student and top athlete, who is poised to make millions in the NFL, need a weapon at all?
Reasons I can think of:
Protection? I have no idea what kind of public pressure (i.e. stalking, threats, harassment) individuals in Mazi's position face. If it's on the level of needing to protect oneself with a firearm, wouldn't the university being providing some kind of guidance or security?
For fun, or as a hobby? I have relatives and acquaintances that collect guns. It seems a little over the top to me, but I also have more fly rods than any normal person should own (though fly rods aren't particularly lethal). This seems like an odd hobby for a 21-year-old college student and top athlete, but that's only my opinion. I'm twice Mazi's age and far from a "freak" athlete.
Machismo? Trying to be "cool?"
Belongs to a friend and happened to be in Mazi's possession?
Something else I'm not thinking of?
I know we're lacking a lot of important details at this time. The possibility that this young man, star athlete, seemingly affable dude with a bright future would need or want to be around guns is something that baffles me. This sort of thing seems to happen every so often, though.
For me, a head-scratcher. Also, a total bummer if this prevents him from competing for Michigan again.
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World's tallest loon speaks the truth here, folks. I've known and followed the work of Gavia since making a migratory stopover on Center Lake, and I can assure you that he's the real deal!
Temptation
Bomb…
War Chant
Temptation
Bomb Ass Dick
+1 for Touching the Void
"Animals rule!"
43 and only ever driven manuals.
Current fleet:
2020 Toyota Tacoma (manual only available in an extra cab Sport, or crew cab TRD Off Road; I have the latter)
1986 Toyota FJ60 Land Cruiser (white)
1986 Toyota FJ60 Land Cruiser (blue)
I'm kinda outdoorsy.
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+1 for "It's Over..."
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Isn't my thing, but applaud the persistence, enthusiasm, and the win.
Go Blue!
Garland's book was top-notch, though.
I also despite the film, but hold plenty of LD stock.
And rode his Broyles Award out of town.
I thought the Lions only drafted wide receivers. Has something changed?
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THWND!
Thanks for these write-ups, True. Good stuff.
Must've been cold in your car last night.
Announcements about new apparel releases from Nike and the MDen, complete with embedded photos.
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(ducks)
Aidan Hutchinson wins 2022 Pepsi Rookie of the Year
Uncle Jonathan's corn cob pipe!
Kansas was respectable in 2022, even though they faded late in the season.
I'll be curious to see if the Jayhawks can approach their 2007 form, especially in the reshuffled Big 12.
Marshall is an intriguing add, for sure.
I was surprised that he included "University of Michigan" as his school in the pre-recorded introduction before last week's game.
Favre in a Vikings uniform?
Don't want to create a new thread for this crumb...
I noticed, as I'm sure others have, that Bill O'Brien is leaving his OC position at Alabama for the same position with New England.
I wonder if Weiss ends up at Alabama.
EDIT: I'll never be able to resist applying a gif from The Office. As far as things that make me cringe about the fan experience, one thing that comes to mind was an observation from my visit for the MSU night game. We were walking through the west concourse and could hear crowd noise coming from S. Main. The noise was coming from a full-blown stage production from a well known digital media company that I don't care to name. The amplified obscenities and garbage rolling around everywhere (actual garbage; not STAEE fans, though there might have been a few) seemed more appropriate for East Lansing than Ann Arbor. I realize the production wasn't university-affiliated, but the proximity to the stadium put a bit of yuck taste in my mouth before the game. The victory, however, was sweet.
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Actually, you had me at bang.
In case it hasn't been asked yet (I'm guilty for being late and for now scrolling through all of the submissions):
How much stronger can we expect the BIG West to be in 2023, versus its abysmal 2022? Will the conference experience a positive bump as a result of coaching changes and the portal, and how significant will it be? How do you expect Michigan will fare against Nebraska, Minnesota, and Purdue?
Sorry. That's three questions.
I have a feeling Andrel is going to blow up in Year 3. He has all the tools.
Good luck, young man!
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Yeah, baby. Banga, banga, banga--it's a good day. Go Blue.
I struggle to maintain an interest in college football after January 1st.
After winning the BIG, I was mostly satisfied with Michigan Football for the year. I attended the Fiesta Bowl, which was a cool experience (despite the outcome), but I didn't have the normal feels I get during the regular season.
But that's just, like, my opinion, man.
Go Blue.
Go…
Bingo, BANGo, bongo.
Go Blue!
Cool story, bro (and notably non-threadworthy):
I met Mike Sainristil's parents on the stroll into State Farm Stadium. Sweet folks and he played a heck of a game, despite the outcome.
In support of the OP: I don't mind some deep-diving on Moore one bit, and I'd welcome some analysis about his coaching philosophy independent of #HarbaughWatch2023.
I suppose there are two ways to look at this:
I took this to mean there's more to come.
He'll…
True about JG.
He'll totally bang your mom in exchange for a commitment.
Oh, wait.
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Go Blue! I'll be celebrating with my dad in Glendale tomorrow!!
OP's application of this news lacked a necessary quantity of English.
Terrelle Pryor's Nissan 350Z pictured here.
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Happy Friday and Go Blue!
I'm…
5-10 is great company.
I'm disappointed for Blake, UM, and fellow fans that we haven't had a Heisman winner this century, but I'm so proud that we can celebrate a player of elite ability and character.
Go Blue. Beat TCU.
Bizangbizongbizing! GO BLUE!!
Won't be able to sleep tonight for the second Friday in a row.
It might not be any of my "damn business" why someone would choose to drive a PT Cruiser, but I can still be curious as to why in the heck someone would choose to do so.
And in a world for A) everything is subject to public scrutiny because of the internet, B) 21-year-old athletes can be idolized by fan bases, and C) gun ownership in the United States is considered a socially divisive issue, I don't think my curiosity about why a 21-year-old top student athlete would have a gun is necessarily "psycho analysis" (whether he was operating legally or not).
I'm simply trying to put myself in that person's shoes and gain a better understanding.
That said, even after being forced to drive a PT Cruiser by a rental service, I can't understand why people drove them.
Why does my curiosity about the headline-making behavior of a member of the team I cheer for and that's poised to play for the College Football Playoff matter?
Because I'm a fan, maybe? Because I'm trying to understand and appreciate the individual, perhaps?
This blog dissects--and often celebrates--the lives of these players outside of football, from their service in the community, to their lives as pet owners, their academic successes, etc. How is this different?
Why does…
Honest question...
Why does a 21-year-old college student and top athlete, who is poised to make millions in the NFL, need a weapon at all?
Reasons I can think of:
I know we're lacking a lot of important details at this time. The possibility that this young man, star athlete, seemingly affable dude with a bright future would need or want to be around guns is something that baffles me. This sort of thing seems to happen every so often, though.
For me, a head-scratcher. Also, a total bummer if this prevents him from competing for Michigan again.
Coach didn't get the "no politics" message from MGoBlog.
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Love this. Thanks for posting!
I was thinking less about what assistants might get poached and more about the potential for transfers, given the high academic standards.
And nobody had the flu, at least not that we know of (yet). Stay healthy, Buckeyes!
Already wrapped as a gift for my UM alum and season-ticket-holding father--the man who has everything.
Go Blue!