I for one love the narrative that we only beat Ohio by stealing their signs. Let their ego walk themselves right into a third straight loss as they think there is no real way we could defeat them. 🙄
It isn't to say I don't think they intend to bring every bit of their 'A' game to us - but it's a minor psychological edge and I'll take it.
Today is a good day to put aside our petty problems and remember our real ones that we all share. I often sit and wonder with our current generation if war is even something we are capable of anymore or if it's been bred out of us. To those that did make the sacrifice, and to the families some of them left behind, my family thanks you for your service to this great nation.
One side of my bracket is dead, however, somehow pulled off Texas and Gonzaga this far. Also, have Texas facing the Zags in final 4 and the Zags in the championship (losing to Arizona)
Pretty sure if the Zags make the final I've won our large pool -
Specific Michigan gear for GameDay that isn't worn for any other days.
I crack open my first beer at the exact moment toe meets leather for opening kickoff. This is a new tradition started this season and has been downright brutal for night games.
I toss cans into a recycling bin from the location I drink when finishing beers. Any can that is missed must remain in place wherever it lands until the clock reads zero.
**exceptions - if I'm going to the game drinks can be had sooner, as occurred in Indianapolis
You're not reading it all and putting your own spin on it for context. What are we arguing at this point? Would you like to tear it down? Tell them to stop talking about it because it's already been removed from many public schools and you feel from an inclusion standpoint that they should change their views publicly, even though as a society we are supposed to be more accepting? Who are you? (And yeah, who am I?) to tell them not to be that way, or to tell the OP not to discuss it.
I'd love to read studies on the unity they have and compare it to their "recruiting stars" - perhaps the selfless team spirit means more than assorted 5* talent with personal ego? Maybe Ryan Day isn't a bad coach, his team just isn't united and he's too nice a guy. Maybe Urban Meyer united them through fear - spoiler - he did - and its far more unhealthy than what they're doing right now as a team in Ann Arbor.
I don't care personally if you praise the Lord, Allah, or a damn house plant. What I can't stand behind is people making more of something than there is and dissecting every aspect of life around them - even what doesn't have anything to do with them personally.
I'm happy for all of them and I hope if any of them are uncomfortable, they feel comfortable enough with their teammates and coaches to let them know.
I actually don't think it's a problem at all unless theyre brainwashing kids. Going on a recruiting visit should be about seeing if you're a "good fit" both for yourself as well as the school you're attending. This would be the same as meeting a coworker and simply not hitting it off. You may work great together and get along just fine, but their appreciation of art and wine doesn't mix with your sports and beer.
If the approach they're taking now is working, and producing results, and keeping players happy - why feel the need to intervene.
Where I could see this be a problem would be if they don't incorporate these aspects into visits, hide who they really are, or simply make people uncomfortable with no remorse for that feeling on purpose.
Shame on me but it just doesn't look like that's happening. They get along fantastic and all seem to have huge hearts. I simply don't see the problem unless a story breaks with contrary thought that Michigan is in fact a cult.
All due respect to your point- and I do agree with you - I think players suck it up simply because it isn't hurting anyone. They're not sacrificing an animal to pay their respects. I would hope the coaching staff as a whole 1) understands and observes any religious differences and 2) embraces as many aspects of all in order to not exclude anyone.
They certainly seem to be VERY close and family oriented. I would think a prospective recruit would shy away from attending if that culture wasn't for them.
I tend to disagree - I think it's all a mass audience effect and depends who you're around. As someone who considers themselves Christian but doesn't impose my feelings on others, I certainly hear more negative about religion than I do hear anything positive. Posts like these are a no no to some, yet it's OK for someone to ask me "Did your God do that?" sarcastically - with that subtle jab attached.
We have church - if people aren't religious, don't attend.
We have posts - if it isn't your genre, don't attend.
Same way you don't read books that don't appeal to you, or watch a show that doesn't appeal to you.
I read through some of these - honestly it's frustrating to hear this outpouring of "I'm uncomfortable" hearing about God, The Lord, religion, etc...
Why?
I'm uncomfortable that people think it's un-American to not like mustard on a hot dog (hate mustard)
I'm uncomfortable thay my hairline fell apart at 26, and some of y'all get to keep it!
I'm uncomfortable in group settings - anxiety - and though I can be an extrovert, I'm often unsure how people can slip into a room and perform small talk like it's nothing (small talk ain't my thing either *shrug*)
I'm uncomfortable that someone wants to say "Ain't isn't a word." Just stop!
I could insert politics, television, clothing, music, simply insert anything involving a feeling or opinion. LIGHTEN UP people. We live in a society where it's "ok" to voice what bothers us, but nobody stops to think about the fact that this could quite possibly bother the rest.
Humans have emotions. We have feelings. If a player talking about giving thanks to the Lord impacts your feelings on Michigan football, you've got some soul searching of your own to do. That player shouldn't have to change his soundbite for you. If a post about spirituality of a football team isn't your thing, listen to the OP...0.64% - read the others. Go rewatch the last 7:23 of The Game. Go repaint your kitchen. Do anything....ANYTHING but feel the need to impose your opinion to limit feelings for others.
For the record - I have nothing against atheists, agnostics, pastors, priests, nuns, or the like. You be you...and let those around you be them. Just try to enjoy everything that happens in between.
"Everyone thought it was hilarious." Even the 5th grader who doesn't understand? Glorifying sexual action to kids is not hilarious and no matter what "parenting" you're a master of, that isn't funny to me.
I am one of the most inappropriate people in my group of friends, but I don't make these comments in a family setting. End of story.
If you eat a good pizza, how often do you take time to detail your feelings on why, vs how frequently you choose to show disdain for a sweet sauce or soggy dough? The fu$* kind of response is this, Webster?
Seems like a mixed bag of replies so I'll just say this -
1) Mark Jones, usually don't mind- seemed lost. Incomplete pass? Fumble. Sack? Incomplete pass. Seemed to be preoccupied by RGIII's antics.
2) Orji statement(s)? - inappropriate for the audience. Lack of filter not "refreshing"
3 and should be 1) My guess is most of those who supported the Comments don't have children or care about kids. Entirely inappropriate discussion for a sporting event. Time and a place. I don't care about "progressive" culture or politics, but I can guarantee Keith Jackson would never have made a sexual joke so obvious.
4) The segment on michigan fan girls...Random creepy giggling like he was 12. Pretty gross first impression from my standpoint. Disappointing to see the positive reviews on here from the perspective of a parent with young kids in the house.
New Study - Virus spreads, people catch it. In other news more people sill catch it today. Some of those figures may be prominent.
The US is an obese, unhealthy, lazy nation. There is no surprise to the "new studies" that come out daily. It's pretty embarrassing that athletes are playing sports and treating it as the common cold as I've just done a new study and no professional athletes have died.
And before we get all "elite shape"....some of these guys in golf and baseball are not in elite shape.
I don't care what the article was or who wrote it. Politics always (left or right) will narrate the story however they want it perceived by the sheeple.
Sweden - no lockdowns; 75k cases, 5500 deaths
Michigan -74k, 6200 deaths - less progress in the daily death charts and case charts of late. Michigan with near complete lockdown, save the "essential workers", (which with all due respect, as one of those essential workers, because I am not a doctor I felt severely underappreciated for helping to continue moving our nonexisting economy and provide goods to those who could not leave the house and get them for themselves.
The amount of stories I have heard first hand from the wealthy, unemployment eligible and what they did with their "free money" sickens me.
So Sweden had a 4.5% decline? What would that number have been had they shut down? Do we know how much of their economy is driven by other countries that were, in fact, shut down? It's like losing 42-35 and saying you shouldnt have even shown up. Did our goalposts move because we are merely printing money and shitting it out to make everyone feel ok?
Rather than post these news stories, let's remember we have children who will potentially never experience the lives we have experienced. Children who will never have some of the freedoms we have enjoyed thanks to those who have fought, protected, and provided for all.
This virus, our national turmoil of bred hatred (that will take generations to overcome, not force, as force will likely create more division) and our current political viewpoints being so far divided...where does it end that our news is now purely editorial, fact manipulation?
Try calming down and protecting yourself and those around you rather than providing clickbait to someone with a deeper agenda.
He never claimed "more well rounded than Barkley" just "very well rounded". There is no arguing Barkley is more of a receiving threat than Higdon at this time, but with a couple years to grow before the NFL that Barkley does not have, Higdon could certainly still make a big splash in the NFL .
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That's too many points! I'd like 20-10 lol
But even more...you love to see it...
I'm a pessimistic sports fan and because this checks all the "Fuck this" boxes...I have to think it happens....
Michigan football harmed? Check
Chicago Bears improved? Check
Detroit Lions overtaken in NFC North? Check
This, and it's not close sadly.
Georgia been above us all year. They won't lose to Bama and us lose to Iowa and somehow the Iowa loss makes us look better. We win or we fin....
I for one love the narrative that we only beat Ohio by stealing their signs. Let their ego walk themselves right into a third straight loss as they think there is no real way we could defeat them. 🙄
It isn't to say I don't think they intend to bring every bit of their 'A' game to us - but it's a minor psychological edge and I'll take it.
This may have something to do with the late UMass transfer push, no?
Today is a good day to put aside our petty problems and remember our real ones that we all share. I often sit and wonder with our current generation if war is even something we are capable of anymore or if it's been bred out of us. To those that did make the sacrifice, and to the families some of them left behind, my family thanks you for your service to this great nation.
Nerd answer - prior to the tweet posted - it occurred in 1977 and 1985. Nfl draft was 12 rounds back then.
You've saved yourself great pain!
One side of my bracket is dead, however, somehow pulled off Texas and Gonzaga this far. Also, have Texas facing the Zags in final 4 and the Zags in the championship (losing to Arizona)
Pretty sure if the Zags make the final I've won our large pool -
Specific Michigan gear for GameDay that isn't worn for any other days.
I crack open my first beer at the exact moment toe meets leather for opening kickoff. This is a new tradition started this season and has been downright brutal for night games.
I toss cans into a recycling bin from the location I drink when finishing beers. Any can that is missed must remain in place wherever it lands until the clock reads zero.
**exceptions - if I'm going to the game drinks can be had sooner, as occurred in Indianapolis
LFG Blue!!
You're not reading it all and putting your own spin on it for context. What are we arguing at this point? Would you like to tear it down? Tell them to stop talking about it because it's already been removed from many public schools and you feel from an inclusion standpoint that they should change their views publicly, even though as a society we are supposed to be more accepting? Who are you? (And yeah, who am I?) to tell them not to be that way, or to tell the OP not to discuss it.
I'd love to read studies on the unity they have and compare it to their "recruiting stars" - perhaps the selfless team spirit means more than assorted 5* talent with personal ego? Maybe Ryan Day isn't a bad coach, his team just isn't united and he's too nice a guy. Maybe Urban Meyer united them through fear - spoiler - he did - and its far more unhealthy than what they're doing right now as a team in Ann Arbor.
I don't care personally if you praise the Lord, Allah, or a damn house plant. What I can't stand behind is people making more of something than there is and dissecting every aspect of life around them - even what doesn't have anything to do with them personally.
I'm happy for all of them and I hope if any of them are uncomfortable, they feel comfortable enough with their teammates and coaches to let them know.
I actually don't think it's a problem at all unless theyre brainwashing kids. Going on a recruiting visit should be about seeing if you're a "good fit" both for yourself as well as the school you're attending. This would be the same as meeting a coworker and simply not hitting it off. You may work great together and get along just fine, but their appreciation of art and wine doesn't mix with your sports and beer.
If the approach they're taking now is working, and producing results, and keeping players happy - why feel the need to intervene.
Where I could see this be a problem would be if they don't incorporate these aspects into visits, hide who they really are, or simply make people uncomfortable with no remorse for that feeling on purpose.
Shame on me but it just doesn't look like that's happening. They get along fantastic and all seem to have huge hearts. I simply don't see the problem unless a story breaks with contrary thought that Michigan is in fact a cult.
All due respect to your point- and I do agree with you - I think players suck it up simply because it isn't hurting anyone. They're not sacrificing an animal to pay their respects. I would hope the coaching staff as a whole 1) understands and observes any religious differences and 2) embraces as many aspects of all in order to not exclude anyone.
They certainly seem to be VERY close and family oriented. I would think a prospective recruit would shy away from attending if that culture wasn't for them.
Shit - if Notre Dame can do it so can we.
Sorry for the pile on! Totally missed that.
I tend to disagree - I think it's all a mass audience effect and depends who you're around. As someone who considers themselves Christian but doesn't impose my feelings on others, I certainly hear more negative about religion than I do hear anything positive. Posts like these are a no no to some, yet it's OK for someone to ask me "Did your God do that?" sarcastically - with that subtle jab attached.
We have church - if people aren't religious, don't attend.
We have posts - if it isn't your genre, don't attend.
Same way you don't read books that don't appeal to you, or watch a show that doesn't appeal to you.
TL;DR - if this isn't for you why read the post?
I read through some of these - honestly it's frustrating to hear this outpouring of "I'm uncomfortable" hearing about God, The Lord, religion, etc...
Why?
I'm uncomfortable that people think it's un-American to not like mustard on a hot dog (hate mustard)
I'm uncomfortable thay my hairline fell apart at 26, and some of y'all get to keep it!
I'm uncomfortable in group settings - anxiety - and though I can be an extrovert, I'm often unsure how people can slip into a room and perform small talk like it's nothing (small talk ain't my thing either *shrug*)
I'm uncomfortable that someone wants to say "Ain't isn't a word." Just stop!
I could insert politics, television, clothing, music, simply insert anything involving a feeling or opinion. LIGHTEN UP people. We live in a society where it's "ok" to voice what bothers us, but nobody stops to think about the fact that this could quite possibly bother the rest.
Humans have emotions. We have feelings. If a player talking about giving thanks to the Lord impacts your feelings on Michigan football, you've got some soul searching of your own to do. That player shouldn't have to change his soundbite for you. If a post about spirituality of a football team isn't your thing, listen to the OP...0.64% - read the others. Go rewatch the last 7:23 of The Game. Go repaint your kitchen. Do anything....ANYTHING but feel the need to impose your opinion to limit feelings for others.
For the record - I have nothing against atheists, agnostics, pastors, priests, nuns, or the like. You be you...and let those around you be them. Just try to enjoy everything that happens in between.
Priceless!
Dolly was cloned
"Everyone thought it was hilarious." Even the 5th grader who doesn't understand? Glorifying sexual action to kids is not hilarious and no matter what "parenting" you're a master of, that isn't funny to me.
I am one of the most inappropriate people in my group of friends, but I don't make these comments in a family setting. End of story.
You shouldn't have to discuss what the fuck an orgy is EVER to a 9 year old. *edited for personal attack, but statement holds true*
If you eat a good pizza, how often do you take time to detail your feelings on why, vs how frequently you choose to show disdain for a sweet sauce or soggy dough? The fu$* kind of response is this, Webster?
Seems like a mixed bag of replies so I'll just say this -
1) Mark Jones, usually don't mind- seemed lost. Incomplete pass? Fumble. Sack? Incomplete pass. Seemed to be preoccupied by RGIII's antics.
2) Orji statement(s)? - inappropriate for the audience. Lack of filter not "refreshing"
3 and should be 1) My guess is most of those who supported the Comments don't have children or care about kids. Entirely inappropriate discussion for a sporting event. Time and a place. I don't care about "progressive" culture or politics, but I can guarantee Keith Jackson would never have made a sexual joke so obvious.
4) The segment on michigan fan girls...Random creepy giggling like he was 12. Pretty gross first impression from my standpoint. Disappointing to see the positive reviews on here from the perspective of a parent with young kids in the house.
Fire Smith!
It had been so long since a M win...what if they lost a bet? And had to leave them up until the victory? The plot thickens
Horrible bet tho...an OSU flag would cripple home value for years.
I saw a red tailed hawk the morning of the OSU game. Looked it up and discovered it as the bringer of miracles....
We later finally ended the streak vs Ohio...
I have not seen that hawk since, until....you guessed it, this morning.
Looking for another "miracle" this evening.
Go Blue!
Just no.
This is…
No
Just no.
This is too far.
But go blue.
John Navarre, at 6'6", had the same issue with tipped passes and batted balls at the line of scrimmage.
John Navarre beat Ohio.
Transitive property therfore concludes Cade McNamara's release is fine and Michigan beats Ohio.
Sprinkles!
I haven't done any recon on this, but I always have seen the Zags as a program school, not a bunch of one and done five stars.
Didn't we absolutely blitz the Zags last year with a lineup of less talent? Is their lineup a complete overhaul?
Edit: Jalen Suggs seems to be the new addition.
JT Barrett was short
Explain to me when the world starts living again? Or do we just keep fearing every breath we take for....reasons....
New Study - Virus spreads, people catch it. In other news more people sill catch it today. Some of those figures may be prominent.
The US is an obese, unhealthy, lazy nation. There is no surprise to the "new studies" that come out daily. It's pretty embarrassing that athletes are playing sports and treating it as the common cold as I've just done a new study and no professional athletes have died.
And before we get all "elite shape"....some of these guys in golf and baseball are not in elite shape.
I don't care what the…
tl;dr
I don't care what the article was or who wrote it. Politics always (left or right) will narrate the story however they want it perceived by the sheeple.
Sweden - no lockdowns; 75k cases, 5500 deaths
Michigan -74k, 6200 deaths - less progress in the daily death charts and case charts of late. Michigan with near complete lockdown, save the "essential workers", (which with all due respect, as one of those essential workers, because I am not a doctor I felt severely underappreciated for helping to continue moving our nonexisting economy and provide goods to those who could not leave the house and get them for themselves.
The amount of stories I have heard first hand from the wealthy, unemployment eligible and what they did with their "free money" sickens me.
So Sweden had a 4.5% decline? What would that number have been had they shut down? Do we know how much of their economy is driven by other countries that were, in fact, shut down? It's like losing 42-35 and saying you shouldnt have even shown up. Did our goalposts move because we are merely printing money and shitting it out to make everyone feel ok?
Rather than post these news stories, let's remember we have children who will potentially never experience the lives we have experienced. Children who will never have some of the freedoms we have enjoyed thanks to those who have fought, protected, and provided for all.
This virus, our national turmoil of bred hatred (that will take generations to overcome, not force, as force will likely create more division) and our current political viewpoints being so far divided...where does it end that our news is now purely editorial, fact manipulation?
Try calming down and protecting yourself and those around you rather than providing clickbait to someone with a deeper agenda.
Off soapbox - Go Blue
I'm so mad it is Marv Albert lol. I apologize for my ignorance.
The energy McGary had this tourney, I think Self coached the "nut punch" in the beginning to take away his tenacity.
The guy was nearly neutered by the closed fist.
I'm honestly tired of hearing Marv Levy talk about this Jeff Withey guy.
Kansas goes into half up 6 but it felt worse. New spread is KU -8.5.
Haha. Let's put it at Kansas - 3.5
Advanced idea - Elite 8 game thread after with the MGoUsers starting the elite 8 matchup at 1920EDT tip. Yay/nay?
I naturally will not if no interest, but given the weekend I'll throw a bone out.
Don't ruin the finish I'm wrapping up the VCU game in the round of 32 now! ;-)
Rewatch of 2013 March Madness. Auburn Hills was electric. McGary, wow.
Interesting to watch Burke struggle early in tourney.
However, from an expectations standpoint, RichRod is doing far better with Zona.
I want to add I'm perfectly happy with Harbaugh in charge, just pointing out Arizona probably feels good about 5-2....we don't.