You wake up. You're David Brandon. It's January 2. And Michigan has just beaten Mississippi State
38-28 in the Gator Bowl.
Michigan is 8-5 in year 3 under Rich Rodriguez.
RichRod is 16-21 after 3 seasons (0.432 winning pct).
The Michigan team will return 9 to 10 starters on offense and 9 starters on defense.
You're David Brandon (I'm Ron Burgundy???): What do you do? (after ordering 2 medium 2 topping pizzas for $5.99 each, of course)
December 6th, 2010 at 7:47 PM ^
Probably shuffle off to the bathroom to take a piss. I usually have to go when I get up.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:49 PM ^
And then brew up a pot of coffee
December 6th, 2010 at 7:51 PM ^
Whatever, Brandon probably has one of those cool 1 cup coffee makers.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:36 PM ^
gold in my ears Comrade.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:00 PM ^
He wakes up in the morning and pisses excellence!
December 6th, 2010 at 11:04 PM ^
Then pleasure myself manually to the thought of the women's vollyball team. I mean only if I was Dave Brandon.
December 6th, 2010 at 11:19 PM ^
Both legs at once.
December 6th, 2010 at 11:45 PM ^
If this is not the "progress" that Brandon claims to be seeking, then I'm not sure what is. If we beat Mississippi State convincingly I think you have a very hard time letting go of Coach Rod. He deserves to stay.
December 7th, 2010 at 9:13 AM ^
Yes, because we all know how important it is for any Michigan team to beat Mississippi State.
December 7th, 2010 at 10:55 AM ^
I guess I missed the part where UM fans determined it was no longer important to win bowl games.
December 7th, 2010 at 11:03 AM ^
But does it make up for the drubbings against MSU,Iowa, PSU, Wiscy, and OSU?
December 7th, 2010 at 7:16 AM ^
to give the lady friend cab fare. Chivalry, bitches. Chivalry.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:48 PM ^
Shit, eat, read this thread and realize I'm only batting 66.6% for the day.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:06 PM ^
December 7th, 2010 at 9:54 AM ^
How Dare You, She's A Nice Lady!! Your Language Is Offensive!
December 6th, 2010 at 7:48 PM ^
...that you're looking forward to a football Big Ten championship in 2011 under the guidance and tutelage of Richard Rodriguez.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:53 PM ^
I like the confidence. However, wouldn't that subject him to this media circus again if we don't win the Big Ten next year? Just seems like it could create a "Big Ten title or fired" meme that would continue this irritating uncertainty.
These are the days I'm glad I'm not Dave Brandon. Unless Michigan wants to pay me like him, in which case I'd gladly trade him places.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:57 PM ^
...because Brandon has already stated that it is his expectation that the team should compete for a Big Ten championship every year. If he retains RichRod, it's because he thinks that's what he can deliver.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:11 PM ^
You really think that one win would be enough to convince Brandon to not just bring RR back, but commit to him long-term? I don't know about that. I'm not sure he could even afford to make a commitment like that, given that there are fears of a higher-than-usual number of ticket non-renewals, and that suites and club seats didn't sell out even this past season. Realistically, we're looking at either a new coach or another year of RR on the hot seat.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:45 PM ^
...earthly idea if Brandon is waiting for Jim/Bo or not. I guess I see three possible scenarios:
- Brandon is waiting for Stanford to complete its season so he can announce the change without perturbating their season because that's how Jim/Bo wants it.
- Brandon is ready to retain RichRod because he sees the 2011 potential but knows that if Michigan loses the bowl game (especially if they look bad in a loss) the negative pressure will be too great. Ergo, the Gator Bowl result is pivotal.
- Brandon is truly undecided on whether or not to retain RichRod, he knows Jim/Bo is not available, and he needs more time to quietly develop a candidate list.
Not sure I understand your "long term commitment" comment. If RichRod is retained, Brandon will publicly demonstrate complete confidence in him. Anything less would be an unmitigated disaster. Saying this doesn't commit Brandon to RichRod any more than the current commitment (i.e., he's still employed and he's under contract). Even with the strongest possible endorsement, RichRod will be #1 on every preseason hot seat list. That's a given.
Brandon delivered his most extensive exposition on the factors he considers when evaluating his coaches in the interview linked to in this thread of mine. I guess I have no reason to doubt that he's doing what he said he'd do.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:07 PM ^
Brandon's choices on January 2 are either fire Rodriguez or give him an extension.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:16 PM ^
An extension wouldn't put the talk to rest. The only thing that can is a really good 2011 season.
December 6th, 2010 at 10:23 PM ^
Recheck the date on the TS hypo. January 2, not April 1.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:51 PM ^
on cue.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:13 PM ^
Rather than nuking everything I would probably just put a bullet in my head and put myself out of misery after having read 10 of these kinds of posts every day on MGoBlog for the last 4-6 weeks. I've barely made it through the past week myself!
December 6th, 2010 at 8:21 PM ^
a month to go. Hold the rope.
December 6th, 2010 at 8:36 PM ^
I have been experimenting. I like to start the siren, pause then feed in the Nuke.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:50 PM ^
Nothing out of the ordinary. If I was Dave Brandon I would have instilled full confidence in Rodriguez for the 2011 season immediately after the OSU game.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:50 PM ^
and wish him well with that NFL job in Denver.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:51 PM ^
Tomorrow I'm going to start a thread positing a 38-34 win. THEN WHAT DAVE!?!?!?!?!?!
December 6th, 2010 at 7:51 PM ^
"Mr. Scott, do you have any multiple choice answers for our friends???"
"Go to hell Captain!"
December 6th, 2010 at 7:52 PM ^
Uncalled for!
December 6th, 2010 at 7:51 PM ^
pay the hooker before she woke up and leave.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:56 PM ^
Are you suggesting he use his pimp hand?
December 6th, 2010 at 7:52 PM ^
I stick to whatever decision I made before the game. Making coaching decisions based on one game is how guys like Bobby Williams get hired.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:53 PM ^
That's mean--really, really mean.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:52 PM ^
Order a pizza. With cheesy bread.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:57 PM ^
Seriously. Let's imagine every scenario that runs through our heads and post about it on MGoBlog. It reminds me of this **EDIT** Guess it was the Dana Carvey Show:
December 6th, 2010 at 8:42 PM ^
actually watched the whole thing. Hilarious. Thanks.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:52 PM ^
Wait til after Jan 3rd. Ya dig?
December 6th, 2010 at 7:52 PM ^
dave brandon doesn't sleep.
December 6th, 2010 at 11:37 PM ^
OK I'll run with it....
Dave Brandon doesn't sleep. He waits.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:56 PM ^
We "Tapped" in at the same time with the same answer.
December 6th, 2010 at 7:54 PM ^
You roll over and hit it again! (To the imagination...alarm clock ect...)
;)
December 6th, 2010 at 7:55 PM ^
Honestly? Nothing, because tomorrow is JH's bowl game, and you're not going to announce him as coach until he's coached his bowl.