On the First Day of Christmas My MGoBlue Love Gave to me....
Mates,
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we lost our 'Partridge' in the coaching pear tree so we need to fill in the blank on this one. While some of you might be partial to the golden rings, the geese-a-laying or even the maids-a-milking, our question is different. It is a two-part question and goes like this:
1. What do you want Santa to bring the football team beyond the obvious answer of a National Championship*?
2. What do you want Santa to bring you for the holiday(s)?
*If any of you write 'natty', I will personally call both Santas, the one in the North Pole and the one in Ann Arbor to have you put on the 'Naughty' list.
Have a great day and Go Blue!
XM
December 13th, 2023 at 10:39 AM ^
I hope Santa puts me on the Natty list.
December 13th, 2023 at 10:40 AM ^
I see what you did there.
December 13th, 2023 at 10:44 AM ^
i'm on the phone right now you smart aleck, and santa is ticked at you....
December 13th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
This Santa
December 13th, 2023 at 12:40 PM ^
He's filling up the coal wagon as we speak.
December 13th, 2023 at 10:55 AM ^
Bonus: Santa put OSU on the Notty-this-year list
December 13th, 2023 at 12:30 PM ^
Ugh... Must reluctantly upvote...
December 13th, 2023 at 1:28 PM ^
That would be nice.
December 13th, 2023 at 1:28 PM ^
How about tickets to the Natty??
December 13th, 2023 at 10:45 AM ^
All I Want for XMas is youuuuii
December 13th, 2023 at 11:03 AM ^
The above gif does not represent the personal opinion of S.D. Jones, who would love for Santa to leave him a case of Natty Light, the beer with the taste for food.
December 13th, 2023 at 10:48 AM ^
1. I wish for them to play their best against Bama. Don't care if they win or lose, but want them to play as well as we know they can
2. some natty attire - maybe a tux?
December 13th, 2023 at 11:30 AM ^
I really like your #1, so I will admit that this is what I wish for, as well.
For #2, all I want is a long, happy, healthy life for my wife, kids, and everyone at MGoBlog.
Go Blue!
December 13th, 2023 at 10:51 AM ^
Seems Christmas takes place before we are going to win a National Championship, I would like Santa to bring the team an unlimited supply of Brinks trucks so we can supply all players with top NIL money!
Personally, I would like Santa to drop off a size Large Michigan National Champion t-shirt to wear on Jan 8th!
December 13th, 2023 at 10:52 AM ^
1. Many, many tuddies.
(Curse you Penn State fans for foisting this egregious term upon the world)
2. Nothing of any particular significance. Just looking forward to some family time, some good food and hopefully a nat- er, two more wins for the boys in blue.
December 13th, 2023 at 10:52 AM ^
1. What do you want Santa to bring the football team beyond the obvious answer of a National Championship*?
Naturally, I'm hopeful the team gets through the next two games without any injuries (I tried to come up with a way of sneaking the word "natty" in there, but it simply would have sounded too forced).
2. What do you want Santa to bring you for the holiday(s)?
Christmas is a tough time for my family, so I'm hoping for some good joy during the holidays. Mrs. Kap and my anniversary is Friday and we'll be in New York so I fully expect to find some there. Also, I want cash.
December 13th, 2023 at 2:16 PM ^
enjoy the trip, kap. not sure you'll find cash in NY, but use your cat-like senses in search thereof.
December 13th, 2023 at 10:53 AM ^
How about a couple of surprise five star flips to the good guys? Since I didn't cheat the question, perhaps Santa could even let me choose?
December 13th, 2023 at 10:53 AM ^
Dreaded double post - I did ask for two.
December 13th, 2023 at 10:54 AM ^
2) fraggle stick car
December 13th, 2023 at 11:02 AM ^
justin, i kid you not, i have two dozers somewhere in the house. all of our kids played with them at some point but didn't break them - a Christmas miracle on it's own. for those unfamilar, from the long-ago HBO series fraggle rock
December 13th, 2023 at 11:33 AM ^
I didn't watch Fraggle Rock growing up because we didn't have HBO, but I did get to watch a dubbed version in middle school for German class. I was impressed that my teacher was able to pick up a German-language VHS in a time where online shopping wasn't anywhere near what it is today.
December 13th, 2023 at 12:09 PM ^
I had this car when I was a kid and was very attached to it.
December 13th, 2023 at 11:51 AM ^
Nice. An annual must watch in our house. RIP John and Bernie.
December 13th, 2023 at 12:10 PM ^
RIP indeed.
"I'm not advocating celibacy"
"Hope not! It'd be the end of the f****** human race!"
December 13th, 2023 at 1:21 PM ^
“You talking about my gear?”
”uh, your gear?”
”my FUCK STICK!”
December 13th, 2023 at 10:56 AM ^
1. Coaching stability. Preferably sign Harbaugh to a long extension that closes the door on the NFL, but if not, then a smooth transition to Moore.
2. Probably some Rose Bowl gear, but it's always a tricky decision whether or not to wait until after the season (and after Christmas) to see how the bowl game went to confirm if I want the gear.
December 13th, 2023 at 12:10 PM ^
I looked at the CFP Rose Bowl gear and all of it was vastly underwhelming.
December 13th, 2023 at 10:56 AM ^
I honestly don't care if they win the Natty, I just want them to beat Bama. It would end so many narratives and place us firmly in the upper tier of CFB.
I know many will not like this answer, but I want snow! Winter is only good because of snow and I miss the days of getting feet of snow not inches. If it has to be cold and dead outside at least let it be snowy so we can send the kids outside to build forts and go sledding.
December 13th, 2023 at 11:07 AM ^
"I'm dreaming of a Ron White Christmas."
December 13th, 2023 at 11:21 AM ^
I like your answer. Sadly, looking like there will be no snow for Christmas this year. Boo!!!!!
December 13th, 2023 at 10:58 AM ^
I am hoping that Harbaugh brings Semaj back to the reporter after winning it all and Semaj tells the haters on national tv:
December 13th, 2023 at 10:59 AM ^
1. A convincing win over Alabama, so I can look at Finebaum's face and smirk, knowing the pain he is feeling.
2. Numerous #1-#3 football recruiting classes.
UofM has had some great players over the Harbaugh years, but I would really like to see Michigan starting ramping up the recruiting. Top 15 classes aren't going to continue the level of success they've had the past couple seasons. It will start to look more similar to the first half of Harbaugh's tenure, rather than the last couple years.
I for one am tired of seeing Michigan miss out on top recruits, continuously. No reason we should have lost instate talent like Dante Moore, and most likely Bryce Underwood.
Hopefully, I have been good enough that Santa grants my wishes!
December 13th, 2023 at 11:05 AM ^
Michigan will never be top 5 in recruiting because they won't just pay 5 stars to come here. Underwood is a perfect example. Local kid, great relationship with coaches, coaches that prepare you for the NFL, winning team, etc.... doesn't matter. LSU will give him a few million just to come to Baton Rouge. Michigan will never match that so down south he goes. Until the NIL actually gets some regulations limiting pay for play Michigan will be in the 10-20 range with big classes full of 4 stars, but lacking the top players.
December 13th, 2023 at 11:11 AM ^
How does Michigan's NIL even work? I still haven't even begun to wrap my head around it.
What are the advantages, and disadvantages compared to other top schools?
December 13th, 2023 at 11:37 AM ^
The advantage is that no one on the team has been "given" money they haven't earned. No one in that locker room can begrudge the NIL money that Corum and McCarthy are getting now because they've earned it on the field with their performances, but a freshman walking in having been "given" $1 million to come play hasn't earned anything. That causes division in the locker room which is why A&M and Miami suck even though they have a billion 5 stars.
The disadvantage is that you have no chance with the top 5 stars because you won't pay them just to come.
December 13th, 2023 at 11:09 AM ^
No reason
Ha! you're hilarious
December 13th, 2023 at 12:08 PM ^
Yeah, that was some impressive 1) snark or 2) ignorance
December 13th, 2023 at 11:02 AM ^
1. A new athletic director
2. A new boss and an all-clear from my wife's radiologist
December 13th, 2023 at 11:10 AM ^
Sending positive thoughts to you and your family 🙏
December 13th, 2023 at 11:13 AM ^
I’ll be cheering hard for the “all clear”…
December 13th, 2023 at 11:26 AM ^
Best of luck with your wife and her results.
December 13th, 2023 at 11:31 AM ^
#2 is big time. prayers up for mrs. putin.
December 13th, 2023 at 11:46 AM ^
Yes, prayers.
December 13th, 2023 at 12:14 PM ^
Sending all my positive thoughts to you and your wife, HP!
December 13th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
Same here. Scans on Monday.
December 13th, 2023 at 1:14 PM ^
Best wishes to you, mp2!
December 14th, 2023 at 8:35 AM ^
Thank you.
December 13th, 2023 at 11:03 AM ^
the next mccarthy. clearly a different game with legit pro QBs out there. harbaugh doesnt want 4000 yard passers so its more difficult to recruit (not to mention refusal to throw NIL at top prospects to commit) but still the 3 peat should help michigan find their next star. davis may end up a nice player but he doesnt have the gifts pro teams covet. whos next?
seems like weve had sick kids the past few holidays so fingers crossed santa keeps the flu away this year!