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First mention of the British…

First mention of the British version of The Office with Ricky Gervais and Martin Freeman. I never thought the Steve Carrell version would measure up, but it’s grown on me.

A friend living on Drummond…

A friend living on Drummond Island sent pics of the UM semi on the ferry to the island. As of this morning they were staying at the resort that Tom Monaghan (sp?) built while he was running Domino’s. Spent millions on it and sold it for next to nothing.

Totally agree. And no…

Totally agree. And no apologies are necessary for HTTV being “messed up”. You have been doing more than double duty since Brian stepped away and you (and the rest of the staff’s efforts) are much appreciated.

RIP Goose. Was great on the…

RIP Goose. Was great on the field and entertaining on the sidelines.

My last job was with a…

My last job was with a contractor for the State of Michigan. I was required to get FOIA requests turned around and back to the State within 5-7 business days per our contract. We were fined if the requests were not done in time. I can’t tell you how many times I was contacted by the person, company, etc. who filed the request when it wasn’t honored in a timely fashion. I would get them them to the appropriate office on time, what happened to them after that was usually a mystery. If the State didn’t want the info released, they were very creative with their response.

My oncologist recently told…

My oncologist recently told me about this treatment (I have leukemia in remission) and how UM is in the forefront in the research. Kudos to all the medical staff who do such precious work.

I am sorry to hear of your…

I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis and appreciate you sharing that difficult information. With research like this going on across the world, there is always a chance a treatment or cure can be found. Take care.

Here’s an oldie -The Longest…

Here’s an oldie -The Longest Day from the early 60s had a huge star cast including John Wayne, Richard Burton, Robert Mitchum, Sean Connery and Peter Lawford. Many other actors I can’t remember off the top of my head.

Unfortunately I’ve seen it…

Unfortunately I’ve seen it occur in women’s rest rooms in bars where a long line has formed. I’m amazed the sinks don’t come right off the wall when people are climbing up onto them. Yuck.

I also agree about the…

I also agree about the ticket prices driving the average person out. Constantly raising ticket and seating fees was what finally ended it for us. Sure miss the atmosphere and tailgates but my bank account is happier.

Much appreciated! Added it…

Much appreciated! Added it to my iPad too.

Can’t wait to watch the…

Can’t wait to watch the ladies play. I wish their season either started later or lasted longer due to the combination of a limited home schedule and lousy weather. Let’s go!

Whatever Harbaugh decides, I…

Whatever Harbaugh decides, I just hope it is soon. Between the indecision and this brewing snow storm, people are acting like nuts. If he leaves, the best to him. Michigan will survive.

We were like you after the…

We were like you after the 2019 season. Couldn’t find people to come to the lower marquee games (as our guests for free), had a hard time finding buyers for extra tickets at lower than face value, and other family members either didn’t want or couldn’t afford them. This was after having our tickets for 30 years. If we want to attend a game or two (or three), we just hit up friends and former tailgaters and can usually pick up tickets for a reasonable price. Not a judgment on the status of the program, it just wasn’t worth the price increases and hassles any more.

Let’s hope this is confirmed…

Let’s hope this is confirmed publicly soon and we can all go on with our lives. 

Recently read “The Sociopath…

Recently read “The Sociopath Next Door” by Martha Stout, PhD and her work certainly supports your view. Quite unnerving to be reading the characteristics she presents and then recognize them in a neighbor, co-worker, etc. She theorizes that 4% of the population have this lack of conscience.

Edit: In reference to FauxMo’s comments.

Yes, yes we do.

Yes, yes we do.

Brighton - the infamous Drew…

Brighton - the infamous Drew Henson 

I grew up in the Benton Harbor/St. Joe area so I would add Chet “The Jet” Walker and BoBo Brazil.

My condolences to you and…

My condolences to you and your family on this heart breaking information.

We got rid of ours after…

We got rid of ours after having them for 30 years, and as much as I would’ve LOVED to have been at the Washington and OSU games, I really don’t miss being there. Being gone all day, the costs involved (seating fee, tickets, parking, food), and having game times switched all over the place finally took it’s toll. If we want to go to a game here or there, tickets are always available. It was time to pass on the torch.

Michigan  24

Georgia  21

Michigan  24

Georgia  21

It’s a slugfest and our special teams play is the difference.

Great writing XM and thanks…

Great writing XM and thanks so much for all of the countdown work that you posted.

Happy New Year and Go Blue!

And they’re all doing 35 mph…

And they’re all doing 35 mph in the far left lane of the freeway.

UM 24  Georgia 21. A Moody…

UM 24  Georgia 21. A Moody field goal is the difference.

A win will cause me to be awake most of the night because of the adrenaline rush.

A loss will cause me to turn off the light and dream sweet dreams of a spectacular season.

A UM t-shirt that I will…

A UM t-shirt that I will proudly wear while driving through Alabama on January 1st.

Happy holidays to you Seth…

Happy holidays to you Seth and the whole MGoBlog staff. You’ve done an incredible job this year and deserve a break!

And it’s just as bad in…

And it’s just as bad in southeast Michigan. My elective major surgery has been postponed because there are very few open beds. The surgeon is hoping things calm down enough to get it done in February. Between Covid and staff leaving for declining the vaccinations, our hospital systems are stressed to the max.

Exactly right. I was…

Exactly right. I was supposed to have a major surgery which has been postponed indefinitely because there are no empty beds, secondary to another Covid explosion. The surgeon said not to expect a reschedule until February at the earliest.

As a long-time Bears fan,…

As a long-time Bears fan, having Day go to Chicago might be the final straw to break the camel’s back. Thanks, but no thanks. Having Fields on the team is enough torture.

I was really into Rice’s…

I was really into Rice’s vampire and witches series but eventually I found her writing too descriptive and the books were really long and drawn out. The only King book that I read was Carrie and it scared the s*#$ out of me. 

And Davy Jones had performed…

And Davy Jones had performed in the London theater, I believe in ‘Oliver!’ before coming to the US. There was definitely talent behind the band.

Thanks for the early…

Thanks for the early Christmas present BiSB. This was great - as always!

Help me BiSB, you’re my only…

Help me BiSB, you’re my only hope.

Great job as usual BiSB!…

Great job as usual BiSB! Would you consider doing a brief Opponent Watch for our conference championship and/or bowl game as a little Christmas gift to the MGoBloggers?

We’ve been looking to buy…

We’ve been looking to buy lakefront in the Kzoo area for the last year. Used to live there and want to come back. The waterfront housing has skyrocketed, especially on the all sports lakes. So we keep looking…

We live on an all sports…

We live on an all sports lake in Brighton. Waterfront prices are crazy, haven’t seen anything less than 450k for even cottages in the last few years. An hour straight down 23 to Toledo. Might be able to find something cheaper on a no-wake lake but even the competition for those has been nuts. Good luck in your search, hope you find what you are looking for.

Thanks for the forecast ?. I…

Thanks for the forecast ?. I’ll be happy to watch this one from my nice warm recliner. 

Absolutely! I’ve been to…

Absolutely! I’ve been to most of the UM/IU games home and away for the last 20 years and IU almost always plays us tough to the wire. I don’t expect a loss but I don’t expect a cakewalk either.

The guy who sat next to us…

The guy who sat next to us for 30 years would brag that he got enough money to pay for the whole season from OSU fans for the Game. Wasn’t interested in selling to UM fans and then jacked up the price. Jerk.

Wow, that’s a name that I’ll…

Wow, that’s a name that I’ll bet most on this board don’t recognize. +1 to you for pulling it out of the TV archives.

UM 24 - MSU 21. Moody hits a…

UM 24 - MSU 21. Moody hits a field goal of 50+ yards to seal the victory.

A Bears fan and I totally…

A Bears fan and I totally agree with the team mismanagement by Pace. They’ve been doing it for decades though - I’m still aghast over the millions they paid Jay Cutler to be mediocre. GSH must be rolling over in his grave.

We love Muppets! Take a…

We love Muppets! Take a break now fellas, you’ ve earned it.

SMH - some things you just…

SMH - some things you just can’t unsee.

That little kid in the…

That little kid in the picture looks absolutely pitiful. Must’ve been a Notre Dame fan on Saturday night.

Saw Bill Kirchen perform at…

Saw Bill Kirchen perform at the Folk Festival one year. By far the most talented musician on the stage that night.

Billy Joel also played there…

Billy Joel also played there in either 1977 or 78. Wasn’t impressed with him but the sax player was phenomenal.

Always thought that Bob…

Always thought that Bob Seger could fill the stadium. Would’ve loved to have seen that one.

Congratulations on your…

Congratulations on your recovery. Hang in there!

Agree with tailgating at the…

Agree with tailgating at the bar. Our group set up at a bar a short walk from the stadium and the Wisconsin fans were friendly. Part of the band was coming through playing their fight song and my friend jumped in front and played drum major as they marched around the bar. Cool story bro - met Vada Murray and partied with him. Great guy.