Brady's ego is more about competition and winning.
I had no problem with Jordan when the same arguments came out when he played with the Wizards. "Oh the legacy, the legacy". No one talks much about that part of career, but still... Jordan stayed in shape, learned some things about himself mentally and how to relate to the new generation. He dunked, scored 40 over 40. It sold some tickets. It was fine.
Why we care about this says more about us than Brady. Let whatever unfold.
I think this is the reason. Having fun at home (RV) and keeping a singular focus at work. LA is new to him again.
I used to love having a small place in LA so it forced me to spend so much time outside with friends or building my biz. Fewer things to think about. Harbaugh had his dream of an RV or could have done the AirBnB, he chose the RV.
Now that Greg Roman has a bigger RV close to him and now that his family is arriving to jump into what Harbaugh calls a nicer rental house, he seems ready to move on. His family will help get the house going and he didnt have to.
I saw research that said most people are bad at putting others into a "box".
Meaning most people are just misunderstood. I think that is the case with Brady.
He may be equal parts private, focused, and stronger than average amygdala, meaning he does have an emotional blip more than others (which makes him competitive).
But after some moments, or as time goes by, his family upbringing and interest in community cracks through and he wants the best for most, including his alma mater. He does do fun things like act in "Entourage", but generally his crew is also private, not-in-the-spotlight people. Brady also has varied interests in business, nutrition, and prioritizes time with his kids and pets.
He knows Michigan helped build him. But if he hung around all the years 2000-2010 after graduating and was the perfect friendliness with the U, then it is so hard to maintain that chip on his shoulder to be good in the NFL and show he was always the better QB in college. Jordan and others did similar. Practiced and focused.
When Brady comes up for air and is more public, he has some interesting takes. I'm surprised he spends so much time podcasting and surprised by the efforts to join a network in the last few years. I think he will go back to in-person strategy/advising with QBs someday, work on his other businesses, spend time with kids and significant other, and not be even as (barely) public as he is now.
Of course, I may be misunderstanding him, too, but at least we can say that only Tom knows...not an easy guy to put into a box...don't see any true animosity toward anybody or anything. He'd help you if you were his neighbor. He grew up with a good family and several older sisters and that has always been grounding.
Had Frieder won in the years before, I think he more likely could have completed 1989.
And with today's day and age, much more likely for a Frieder to stay as well through the post season. Its more about money, smooth recruiting cycles and player retention (which is so tight with neverending transfers), winning etc etc.
Back then it was more Bo ego plus recruits/players already on campus being trapped.
Happy with 1989, it was glorious. But not sure even 50% of ADs would have done the same as Bo even then.
I agree. He chooses words carefully, but he's been mostly honest with what he has said.
I don't think Harbaugh and Saban would massively disagree on solutions. Harbaugh lays it bare, doesn't mince words when he speaks out. Then goes back to his focus...building resilience in players and instilling positive behaviors.
Saban is more morose and cynical, considers practical solutions for the system as a whole (revenue, fairness to students, competitive balance and continued excitement in the sport).
If they were on an exec board for college football Harbaugh would be more the CEO or Chief Sales Officer and Saban would be more the COO or Chief Innovation Officer.
I think both are interested in a fair shake for students. Harbaugh more revolutionary, Saban more evolutionary.
#1, Not a one time immediate wire, spread out, to many people, and over time.
#2, You buy items/services, paid by the bagmen, such as a new home for the parents or free legal, sports agent, and tax services. This probably had a chain of bank movements, not just two parties (more than just bagmen to service provider) clouded by strange contracts between the 3rd parties.
Thats all I could think of in 60 seconds so I'm sure the clever folks have thought about it more.
Elway lost (and by a lot) in his first 3 SBs. And yes, clouded the thoughts on him for a time. Fortunately he got 2 wins and went out on a high note or he would have been on the M&M commercial with Marino SB Sunday.
I watched the Eisen interview and didn't think Harbaugh completely wanted to be there (my take), but I think he wants to keep connections, show appreciation and love for Michigan (hopefully assists recruiting and keeps michigan strong), and otherwise smooth out wrinkles.
Recruiting takes a load off most definitely. And it is not camp time yet for NFL so good timing before 100% dialed in.
Also raises profile of Chargers. Probably Chargers brass is expecting it or asked for it to improve brand awareness and Harbaugh has some flexibility with whom he chooses to talk with to make it more palatable. If you can get airtime and show excitement, get that marketing in, free agents will look more favorably to the Bolts too.
Because we care about people who care about getting the best out of others, in a collaborative, fun way.
I read the article linked by the OP. It was really good and I'm happy for the dietician for working hard during covid and trying multiple methods to elicit the best student responses. Then the students were able to take it another notch and comment to each other's power plate pictures that "I see you." Hutch used to take his smoothies outside for his pictures for better lighting. The players gravitated to avocados which the dietician then incorporated more into the team meals. Good stuff.
Let us get into the dietician. Let us get into the players. Let us see the culture.
Great Harbaugh quote in the article "I can complain for minutes, but I can be grateful for days."
It also made the transition smoother for Hoke. Other head coaching candidates were just more qualified.
I would say it worked terrible for RichRod, as he couldn't bring along his prized defensive coordinator. (Not saying that was the solution long term anyway btw)
While the homer in me agrees, OSU was literally a field goal miss away from a possible national championship last year. So they aren't far off as a program.
Had they won last year and (even if we then won this year), they probably wouldn't be working so hard on nil and the transfer portal now.
They are very sore. Day trying to save his butt. And now that he knows everything about Harbaugh via his former roommate's connection to the PI firm, which may include lots of stuff we havent heard about since it was all legit, Day is copying some ideas, trying to capitalize better on others (recruiting) and otherwise getting his ego all jacked up for revenge.
Sky isn't falling for Michigan, but it would be nice to see some transfer wins, even if solid backups.
If Howard goes on that tear, I will be 10x more surprised than when Beilein did it.
#1, very difficult to accomplish. Team has shown flashes, sure, but Beilein had been known to develop players and known to adapt. He coached multiple teams prior and got them perhaps unexpectedly into the NCAA tournament. #2, Howard has said some things at times that to me seem immature. And getting into a fight...his mind not quite into the big picture.
Howard is learning a lot on the job and tough for me to be too tough on him. He must have neverending questions about his ability and some level of stress every day now. Had he started his college coaching career in the Mid American conference, figured out recruiting and development and won some big games, then would make more sense to make the jump to Michigan. Howard is a way solid person. Be nice to have the most solid coach though. Can it, will it become him?
Human beings have a major recency bias...so...hope he doesn't think about the past and moves forward with the same passion as the first day on the job.
Crossing fingers pretty dang hard for that Big Ten run!
The best way for OSU fans to look cool and save face seems to be to keep the same narrative or be negged.
I have to think that many reasonable fans have lost their resolve, but there are still squeaky wheels promoting it and I think it just weakens the 11warriors board.
Im a little unusual for a west coaster, but I did not watch the second game at all since I didn't want to get sucked in. Have kids, go to bed around 9pm pacific (midnight est) and i get up early.
Its fun in the moment, lots of magic at night, my preferred while in college, but harder on the masses with work and responsibilities. Not to mention bleary morning drivers and car accidents.
Baseball, basketball no different though. The viewers will view. They wont outright avoid like i might.
If we are talking "in attendance" for me it was the Rose Bowl '98 Woodson interception kept us in the game (2 long passes by Griese to Tai Streets awesome too). Stakes very high.
Honorable mention was seeing surprise after surprise after surprise, Biakabutuka vs top 5 Ohio State Nov 1995.
-Puzzle, 300 piece can work with assistance. Harder is better than easier so you'll stay interested, collaborate. I do 750 Disney puzzles with a 6 yr old
- Geography puzzle of North America. There are a few and then we point out our vacations and friends around the country
- Apron for daddy and daughter cooking
- Clothes, new coat, PJs
- Art Supplies, paints. Michaels has like a 10 pack of 6x8 canvases. Buy, paint on them, and hang some up?
- Michaels has diamond art, as does Amazon. Takes a steady hand. Perhaps get one set that has multiple 4x6 figurines inside. Then you can both do one and navigate if it is fun and get a bigger one later. I got one that seems more boring (individual flowers) but then we could actually put them on an unused wall. Some others are fun but kidlike and only belong in kids room or shuffled away.
- Sports equipment like soccer ball or other items.
- Bike equipment. Kids love biking.
- Puppy (why not, supposed to increase immune system capabilities with little dirts dragged in while suppressing anxieties).
It would be surprising if this was the first time the culture was brought up.
I'm sure it has been discussed a lot behind the scenes. That is why there was confidence to allow it to spill over.
Perhaps Coach Howard has been aware, perhaps not. But he is definitely a "reacter". He gets firey in a combative way that other coaches don't. Even if he restrains himself for the next year, there still seems to be an an emotional insecurity or inability to see the long term plan that is bothersome.
If someone said something like this in front of me, I'd literally feel a little hurt, suggest we talk in private, come up with a plan and re-address the team. The issue is known. When spoken openly like this, it is now the highest priority to address (over ball handling, big man positioning, and other skills Coach could impart).
We had student vouchers but not tickets, so stayed out at night to get front row tickets around that time...ESPN camera folks (I think with a female reporter) came through to interview fans and everyone chanted Fuck Lee Corso. Clap clap...clap clap clap.
There was a guy I saw on a plane leaving Chicago for Orange County with mgoblog open and UMBig11 on his screen and he tried to hide his screen from me since I was wearing a michigan shirt.
I couldn't tell if he was responding to UMBg11 or if he was him.
But every time I saw that username posting, in my mind it was him.
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Legacy is an ego thing we have for Brady.
Brady's ego is more about competition and winning.
I had no problem with Jordan when the same arguments came out when he played with the Wizards. "Oh the legacy, the legacy". No one talks much about that part of career, but still... Jordan stayed in shape, learned some things about himself mentally and how to relate to the new generation. He dunked, scored 40 over 40. It sold some tickets. It was fine.
Why we care about this says more about us than Brady. Let whatever unfold.
Chances are slim any of this will happen.
But if it did, it would be because the ownership logistics were worked out and that he was good enough to see the field.
Brady would have little concern of the legacy image others wish for him to maintain in their minds.
And then we would all watch in wishful curiosity.
Just let Brady do what he wants to do given his opportunities. Owners know they can't rely on a guy 45+ for everything.
I'll be damned. Nice writing.
"Happy april fools day ah fib"
Even the ending sort of works.
I think this is the reason. Having fun at home (RV) and keeping a singular focus at work. LA is new to him again.
I used to love having a small place in LA so it forced me to spend so much time outside with friends or building my biz. Fewer things to think about. Harbaugh had his dream of an RV or could have done the AirBnB, he chose the RV.
Now that Greg Roman has a bigger RV close to him and now that his family is arriving to jump into what Harbaugh calls a nicer rental house, he seems ready to move on. His family will help get the house going and he didnt have to.
It was a nice statement. We don't need to care whether it was expected or surprising.
Just enjoy it.
I saw research that said most people are bad at putting others into a "box".
Meaning most people are just misunderstood. I think that is the case with Brady.
He may be equal parts private, focused, and stronger than average amygdala, meaning he does have an emotional blip more than others (which makes him competitive).
But after some moments, or as time goes by, his family upbringing and interest in community cracks through and he wants the best for most, including his alma mater. He does do fun things like act in "Entourage", but generally his crew is also private, not-in-the-spotlight people. Brady also has varied interests in business, nutrition, and prioritizes time with his kids and pets.
He knows Michigan helped build him. But if he hung around all the years 2000-2010 after graduating and was the perfect friendliness with the U, then it is so hard to maintain that chip on his shoulder to be good in the NFL and show he was always the better QB in college. Jordan and others did similar. Practiced and focused.
When Brady comes up for air and is more public, he has some interesting takes. I'm surprised he spends so much time podcasting and surprised by the efforts to join a network in the last few years. I think he will go back to in-person strategy/advising with QBs someday, work on his other businesses, spend time with kids and significant other, and not be even as (barely) public as he is now.
Of course, I may be misunderstanding him, too, but at least we can say that only Tom knows...not an easy guy to put into a box...don't see any true animosity toward anybody or anything. He'd help you if you were his neighbor. He grew up with a good family and several older sisters and that has always been grounding.
May have done it anyway. But must have been so much pressure to do so to protect his own job.
Regents, donors (who could withhold funds), back hallway talk, must have all been saying the same as us. Nobody wants it. But necessary.
Yeah man. Whats finally done is done. Wishing him the best. He's a great fit for something, and he'll find it.
Hopefully remembered moreso for the positive times with Michigan.
Had Frieder won in the years before, I think he more likely could have completed 1989.
And with today's day and age, much more likely for a Frieder to stay as well through the post season. Its more about money, smooth recruiting cycles and player retention (which is so tight with neverending transfers), winning etc etc.
Back then it was more Bo ego plus recruits/players already on campus being trapped.
Happy with 1989, it was glorious. But not sure even 50% of ADs would have done the same as Bo even then.
Nice throwback.
Nice Hoosiers reference.
Brady's first pass was Sept 29, 1996, an interception for a TD, UCLA's only TD of the day. He was 3rd string....
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-09-29-sp-48789-story.html
Coupled with some of the other points here, yes Brady was a little shaky at first but got good quick when he was a starter.
I agree. He chooses words carefully, but he's been mostly honest with what he has said.
I don't think Harbaugh and Saban would massively disagree on solutions. Harbaugh lays it bare, doesn't mince words when he speaks out. Then goes back to his focus...building resilience in players and instilling positive behaviors.
Saban is more morose and cynical, considers practical solutions for the system as a whole (revenue, fairness to students, competitive balance and continued excitement in the sport).
If they were on an exec board for college football Harbaugh would be more the CEO or Chief Sales Officer and Saban would be more the COO or Chief Innovation Officer.
I think both are interested in a fair shake for students. Harbaugh more revolutionary, Saban more evolutionary.
#1, Not a one time immediate wire, spread out, to many people, and over time.
#2, You buy items/services, paid by the bagmen, such as a new home for the parents or free legal, sports agent, and tax services. This probably had a chain of bank movements, not just two parties (more than just bagmen to service provider) clouded by strange contracts between the 3rd parties.
Thats all I could think of in 60 seconds so I'm sure the clever folks have thought about it more.
They can each play one quarter and the one with the "hot hand" can play OT.
Flashback....arrgghh.
Would this raise JJ's yards per attempt though if not throwing inside the 5?
No, that's another third of the readers.
Probably a few more thirds of business folks and retired sports fans.
Elway lost (and by a lot) in his first 3 SBs. And yes, clouded the thoughts on him for a time. Fortunately he got 2 wins and went out on a high note or he would have been on the M&M commercial with Marino SB Sunday.
We are but simple humans.
And yes, go Brady. Logical reasoning and I agree.
Don't hate the stallion, hate the game.
- Black Beauty
Half thought…
Thanks Jim!
Half thought your username would be Urban Meyer's though...
I watched the Eisen interview and didn't think Harbaugh completely wanted to be there (my take), but I think he wants to keep connections, show appreciation and love for Michigan (hopefully assists recruiting and keeps michigan strong), and otherwise smooth out wrinkles.
Recruiting takes a load off most definitely. And it is not camp time yet for NFL so good timing before 100% dialed in.
Also raises profile of Chargers. Probably Chargers brass is expecting it or asked for it to improve brand awareness and Harbaugh has some flexibility with whom he chooses to talk with to make it more palatable. If you can get airtime and show excitement, get that marketing in, free agents will look more favorably to the Bolts too.
Yeah man I'm going to be watching the Bolts due to extreme curiosity into how Jim does and just because I enjoy his candor and mental fortitude.
I use more of his quotes every day.
Because we care about people who care about getting the best out of others, in a collaborative, fun way.
I read the article linked by the OP. It was really good and I'm happy for the dietician for working hard during covid and trying multiple methods to elicit the best student responses. Then the students were able to take it another notch and comment to each other's power plate pictures that "I see you." Hutch used to take his smoothies outside for his pictures for better lighting. The players gravitated to avocados which the dietician then incorporated more into the team meals. Good stuff.
Let us get into the dietician. Let us get into the players. Let us see the culture.
Great Harbaugh quote in the article "I can complain for minutes, but I can be grateful for days."
Thee…
Kwame is that you?
Thee Mayor reminds me of Thee OSU.
Misplaced confidence.
Recently seen slinging shots at Rick's.
My tea leaves tell me if John wins the SB, him and Jim switch coaching positions for next year to challenge themselves.
Yet you don't hear much about cabin fever there for a reason.
It also made the transition smoother for Hoke. Other head coaching candidates were just more qualified.
I would say it worked terrible for RichRod, as he couldn't bring along his prized defensive coordinator. (Not saying that was the solution long term anyway btw)
While the homer in me agrees, OSU was literally a field goal miss away from a possible national championship last year. So they aren't far off as a program.
Had they won last year and (even if we then won this year), they probably wouldn't be working so hard on nil and the transfer portal now.
They are very sore. Day trying to save his butt. And now that he knows everything about Harbaugh via his former roommate's connection to the PI firm, which may include lots of stuff we havent heard about since it was all legit, Day is copying some ideas, trying to capitalize better on others (recruiting) and otherwise getting his ego all jacked up for revenge.
Sky isn't falling for Michigan, but it would be nice to see some transfer wins, even if solid backups.
If Howard goes on that tear, I will be 10x more surprised than when Beilein did it.
#1, very difficult to accomplish. Team has shown flashes, sure, but Beilein had been known to develop players and known to adapt. He coached multiple teams prior and got them perhaps unexpectedly into the NCAA tournament. #2, Howard has said some things at times that to me seem immature. And getting into a fight...his mind not quite into the big picture.
Howard is learning a lot on the job and tough for me to be too tough on him. He must have neverending questions about his ability and some level of stress every day now. Had he started his college coaching career in the Mid American conference, figured out recruiting and development and won some big games, then would make more sense to make the jump to Michigan. Howard is a way solid person. Be nice to have the most solid coach though. Can it, will it become him?
Human beings have a major recency bias...so...hope he doesn't think about the past and moves forward with the same passion as the first day on the job.
Crossing fingers pretty dang hard for that Big Ten run!
Thats interesting. Points per play. Seems important.
Maybe they should. But it makes too much money.
Kids skulls are thinner also.
And good to avoid multiple hits.
And those situations where one child is built like an 18 year old mauling another child built like a 6 year old.
Give them more time to grow into their bodies.
If its banned everywhere else then they don't need to ban in the south, you just won't be able to find it.
Flag football can confidentally advertise (and be accepted to advertise) everywhere whereas tackle will have some issues.
Network effect, after 50%+ play flag, tackle may fall off quickly.
That 50%+ may take 30 years, but lets watch and observe.
I love kosher usage. Brings back memories
"Yeah its just not kosher" -- Penn State student circa 2008
"Kosher as in the jewish preparatory food sense?" -- Daily Show Correspondent.
"What?" -- Penn State student, perplexed.
Well they are a team in all senses.
With…
Mission Accomplished.
With some space/Houston/football pictorial.
The best way for OSU fans to look cool and save face seems to be to keep the same narrative or be negged.
I have to think that many reasonable fans have lost their resolve, but there are still squeaky wheels promoting it and I think it just weakens the 11warriors board.
Omeletting this slide.
Im a little unusual for a west coaster, but I did not watch the second game at all since I didn't want to get sucked in. Have kids, go to bed around 9pm pacific (midnight est) and i get up early.
Its fun in the moment, lots of magic at night, my preferred while in college, but harder on the masses with work and responsibilities. Not to mention bleary morning drivers and car accidents.
Baseball, basketball no different though. The viewers will view. They wont outright avoid like i might.
I heard (Klatt I think) saying that was the intention. First had to sell straight up before bouncing out.
Either Milroe tripped and couldn't bounce or was sold on just taking it himself.
And the WR thought a bubble screen was possible and was quite upset after the game. So possibly a run pass option even.
Saban said Rees wanted ball in hands of Milroe on a sneak, thought that was the right thing to do.
Overall confusion. Possibly some options. Credit Michigan for blowing it up while keeping decent one on one coverage outside.
Favorite part was the Ft Custer magnet sticker in background.
Pipestone (National Monument?) Minnesota honorable mention.
If we are talking "in attendance" for me it was the Rose Bowl '98 Woodson interception kept us in the game (2 long passes by Griese to Tai Streets awesome too). Stakes very high.
Honorable mention was seeing surprise after surprise after surprise, Biakabutuka vs top 5 Ohio State Nov 1995.
That first season is way more painful for me than anything in the last decade. Surprised to see such a high rating but it is nostalgic.
Glad they got the voices and animation down, and veered away from a Bart-focused show saying Don't have a Cow man.
-Ant…
-STEM chemistry set
-Ant Farm
-Puzzle, 300 piece can work with assistance. Harder is better than easier so you'll stay interested, collaborate. I do 750 Disney puzzles with a 6 yr old
- Geography puzzle of North America. There are a few and then we point out our vacations and friends around the country
- Apron for daddy and daughter cooking
- Clothes, new coat, PJs
- Art Supplies, paints. Michaels has like a 10 pack of 6x8 canvases. Buy, paint on them, and hang some up?
- Michaels has diamond art, as does Amazon. Takes a steady hand. Perhaps get one set that has multiple 4x6 figurines inside. Then you can both do one and navigate if it is fun and get a bigger one later. I got one that seems more boring (individual flowers) but then we could actually put them on an unused wall. Some others are fun but kidlike and only belong in kids room or shuffled away.
- Sports equipment like soccer ball or other items.
- Bike equipment. Kids love biking.
- Puppy (why not, supposed to increase immune system capabilities with little dirts dragged in while suppressing anxieties).
Yeah you know he had a baby too. If he had any lost sleep that would have affected him.
Course he would just manifest enthusiasm unknown to mankind and not talk personal life in public.
It would be surprising if this was the first time the culture was brought up.
I'm sure it has been discussed a lot behind the scenes. That is why there was confidence to allow it to spill over.
Perhaps Coach Howard has been aware, perhaps not. But he is definitely a "reacter". He gets firey in a combative way that other coaches don't. Even if he restrains himself for the next year, there still seems to be an an emotional insecurity or inability to see the long term plan that is bothersome.
If someone said something like this in front of me, I'd literally feel a little hurt, suggest we talk in private, come up with a plan and re-address the team. The issue is known. When spoken openly like this, it is now the highest priority to address (over ball handling, big man positioning, and other skills Coach could impart).
If…
Perhaps even with it.
NFL is deeeep pockets. Many eyeballs.
I mean, putting the toughest players against the toughest players for multiple playoff (and extra) games does not seem like it will reduce injuries.
If one player's NFL career is removed, more will rethink. Playoffs will be a gauntlet.
Confucius would be confused with all of the bowl game opt outs.
We had student vouchers but not tickets, so stayed out at night to get front row tickets around that time...ESPN camera folks (I think with a female reporter) came through to interview fans and everyone chanted Fuck Lee Corso. Clap clap...clap clap clap.
Pretty sure ESPN had to leave.
There was a guy I saw on a plane leaving Chicago for Orange County with mgoblog open and UMBig11 on his screen and he tried to hide his screen from me since I was wearing a michigan shirt.
I couldn't tell if he was responding to UMBg11 or if he was him.
But every time I saw that username posting, in my mind it was him.
I didn't say it was an interesting story.