Good question. Nebraska certainly has not spent much NIL on football recently, although Raiola may mean that is changing. Should have plenty of cash left for basketball.
I really do not understand how this went so bad. JH was a rising star in the NBA, and he seemed like a natural fit for Michigan. Guess you never know if a guy can handle being a head coach until he has done it successfully. Shame.
It would seem that having freakishly high standards is what you want in a football coach. That’s one way to win when the raw talent is greater in the other locker room.
Unless Juwan can give Warde a clear, well thought out plan for improving the team next year, keeping him just condemns us to another year of embarrassing basketball. Maybe he could “step away” from coaching to focus on his health?
JJ will be the best QB in this draft. He is already good, and has the most room to grow compared to guys who are playing their 5th or 6th year. Not to mention, he is a quality human being who is not all about himself, and the ultimate team player.
I agree that QB looks like it could undermine the entire plan for the Bucks. I am really hoping McCord plays well, and the new QB, whoever he may be, is middling at best. It would be awesome to watch the recriminations if fans concluded that Day “ran off” the key, missing component for their team.
Not sure how anyone can call a guy who was a Super Bowl MVP a “bust,” wholly apart from the numbers you cite. Not the player he was in college, but certainly had a decent pro career.
This is not unlike Michigan football having de facto home games at Northwestern and Rutgers when those teams stink. People choose not to invest dollars in a crappy product. Michigan basketball is a crappy product, and this isn’t the first bad year. OTOH, people will pay extra for a really good product, hence the willingness to travel to watch a really good team.
Speaking of lamentations of Buckeyes, with all their guys (except Marvin) coming back, their recruiting, and their portal transfers, they are going to expect nothing less than a NC this year, and will melt down if they don’t get it. But if they lose to Michigan a fourth straight year, in Columbus, with all those advantages, then watching the explosion will make Krakatoa look like fireworks.
I don’t know what that picture may be, assuming it is real, but it is definitely not Harbaugh’s last game. We wore all blue, not white, against Washington.
I think that every decision the NCAA makes, whether it is playoffs, NIL, eligibility or whatever, is driven by the greed of the people controlling the decision-making process, and not what makes sense for the sport or the players. So follow the money if you want to know where this will end up.
College football has turned into the NFL, only everyone is a FA every year. That’s no way to run a football league. The NCAA (or its replacement) needs to develop a system that is financially fair to players but also provides some stability in rosters. Maybe unionization and negotiated contracts with players is the way to go.
It’s nice to have good basketball and hockey teams, but as long as the football team continues to play like it has the last three years, I am not going to get too worked up about any other sport.
Man, the league powers that be really want to see Ohio win the title this year. Day must have friends in the scheduling office who want to help him keep his job. Or maybe some NIL money made its way to that office?
My national championship gear finally arrived yesterday. The hat was very well formed, not a crappy version as I had feared. All the stuff looked good. Feeling the winning all over again.
I have not watched all these QBs, but I just feel JJ will turn out to be the best of them. Great arm, mobile, fearless, and above all else a true team player who could have put up gaudy numbers elsewhere but was happy to do his part within the strategy needed for the team to win. Plus, has played a lot less college ball than many of these guys, and has more room to grow. Just let him land with a decent offensive coach and he will take off.
Nothing against Joey, but I cannot fathom how anyone who listened to all the hate for Michigan pouring out of Columbus for the last 4 years he was in school could ever decide, yeah, sure I want to play for THOSE people.
How wonderful to have my mind refocused on this game, and to be able to put coaching losses and concerns about players being poached to the side for awhile.
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Good question. Nebraska certainly has not spent much NIL on football recently, although Raiola may mean that is changing. Should have plenty of cash left for basketball.
This is off to a fine start.
I really do not understand how this went so bad. JH was a rising star in the NBA, and he seemed like a natural fit for Michigan. Guess you never know if a guy can handle being a head coach until he has done it successfully. Shame.
If you want to go that route, how about John Wooden?
“Not much substance.” Then why post it?
It would seem that having freakishly high standards is what you want in a football coach. That’s one way to win when the raw talent is greater in the other locker room.
This is the day that, under normal circumstances, fans would hear that the team’s coach had been fired. We’re waiting.
If he could bring a QB, that would be better.
Unless Juwan can give Warde a clear, well thought out plan for improving the team next year, keeping him just condemns us to another year of embarrassing basketball. Maybe he could “step away” from coaching to focus on his health?
Great stuff. Thanks for posting it. This team was so damn likable, I am thrilled for them that they won it all this year.
How about the best three year run any of us can remember?
Additionally, Michigan rotated several of the defensive linemen, so their number of plays was even lower, hence they were fresher late in games.
Yes, do not turn the ball over or create easy points for the opponent. We lost the TCU game because we did those things.
Sad to hear. Blake Corum before Blake. Hope he is physically OK.
Haven’t you heard? The Steelers are saying they are sticking with Pickett. Good luck with that.
JJ will be the best QB in this draft. He is already good, and has the most room to grow compared to guys who are playing their 5th or 6th year. Not to mention, he is a quality human being who is not all about himself, and the ultimate team player.
Maybe add “Those who stayed are champions”?
If one of our QBs performs to a Cade level, we should all be happy.
Corum looked like the smoothest back out there, and has a chance to be the first RB taken! Would surprise me, but great for Blake.
Quinn Ewers sends his regards.
I agree that QB looks like it could undermine the entire plan for the Bucks. I am really hoping McCord plays well, and the new QB, whoever he may be, is middling at best. It would be awesome to watch the recriminations if fans concluded that Day “ran off” the key, missing component for their team.
A new team.
Getting a new coach?
Blow it up, start all over again. One issue after another, just need to make a clean sweep of the program and bring in an entire new team.
Rob Lyle, Ricky Powers, John Kolesar, Dennis Franklin, Rick Leach. Yeah, plenty to list.
Not sure how anyone can call a guy who was a Super Bowl MVP a “bust,” wholly apart from the numbers you cite. Not the player he was in college, but certainly had a decent pro career.
Editor! What a nice, albeit archaic, concept.
This is not unlike Michigan football having de facto home games at Northwestern and Rutgers when those teams stink. People choose not to invest dollars in a crappy product. Michigan basketball is a crappy product, and this isn’t the first bad year. OTOH, people will pay extra for a really good product, hence the willingness to travel to watch a really good team.
Speaking of lamentations of Buckeyes, with all their guys (except Marvin) coming back, their recruiting, and their portal transfers, they are going to expect nothing less than a NC this year, and will melt down if they don’t get it. But if they lose to Michigan a fourth straight year, in Columbus, with all those advantages, then watching the explosion will make Krakatoa look like fireworks.
I don’t know what that picture may be, assuming it is real, but it is definitely not Harbaugh’s last game. We wore all blue, not white, against Washington.
Blow it up, start all over again. I am sick of the NCAA and everything they do.
I have high hopes that they will be undone by mediocre QB play in a key game, while McCord has a great year.
I think that every decision the NCAA makes, whether it is playoffs, NIL, eligibility or whatever, is driven by the greed of the people controlling the decision-making process, and not what makes sense for the sport or the players. So follow the money if you want to know where this will end up.
College football has turned into the NFL, only everyone is a FA every year. That’s no way to run a football league. The NCAA (or its replacement) needs to develop a system that is financially fair to players but also provides some stability in rosters. Maybe unionization and negotiated contracts with players is the way to go.
Cottage Inn closed? WTF? That sucks, it was my “go to” place on my yearly football game visits.
It’s nice to have good basketball and hockey teams, but as long as the football team continues to play like it has the last three years, I am not going to get too worked up about any other sport.
Man, the league powers that be really want to see Ohio win the title this year. Day must have friends in the scheduling office who want to help him keep his job. Or maybe some NIL money made its way to that office?
Third time is the charm?
My national championship gear finally arrived yesterday. The hat was very well formed, not a crappy version as I had feared. All the stuff looked good. Feeling the winning all over again.
Sure, I believe him. Just like I believe every word that comes out of a politician’s mouth.
I have not watched all these QBs, but I just feel JJ will turn out to be the best of them. Great arm, mobile, fearless, and above all else a true team player who could have put up gaudy numbers elsewhere but was happy to do his part within the strategy needed for the team to win. Plus, has played a lot less college ball than many of these guys, and has more room to grow. Just let him land with a decent offensive coach and he will take off.
Don’t tell me you’re not saving money with all these coaching changes. Because it insults my intelligence. It makes me very angry.
Nothing against Joey, but I cannot fathom how anyone who listened to all the hate for Michigan pouring out of Columbus for the last 4 years he was in school could ever decide, yeah, sure I want to play for THOSE people.
How wonderful to have my mind refocused on this game, and to be able to put coaching losses and concerns about players being poached to the side for awhile.
How about “don’t care” as a third choice?
So HE is the guy behind all those couch fires in EL?
49ers win, 9-7, Jake Moody voted MVP. I’d buy that for a dollar.
And against the three Wolverines on SF?
Yeah, will watch it for the potential amusement value, but don’t really care. Especially do not care about the commercials and the halftime show.
I have opted out of college basketball in toto this year.