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I don't know, man. I think…

I don't know, man. I think JJ has the highest floor and arguably the most upside.

Didn't give two shits about…

Didn't give two shits about college sports until I enrolled at U of M in 1999. First Michigan sports memory was the opening game of the season against Notre Dame. Game was great, but remember weird peripherals, like students throwing marshmallows. 

Sorry to hear about your FIL…

Sorry to hear about your FIL. My dad has Parkinson's. A lot of research indicates that physical activity, such as lifting weights, can greatly delay the progression of the disease. While that won't help your FIL, I thought it relevant given the other half of your post.

I don't powerlift, but do regularly lift weights, including the three lifts you mentioned. Lifting has had a very positive impact on my physical health.

Go Blue.

Co-signed. Same applies for…

Co-signed. Same applies for most of the other "insiders." Seems like no one knows anything.

I don't care about the NFL…

I don't care about the NFL and don't have a team I follow. I root for individual players and, sometimes, coaches. I look forward to rooting for Harbaugh to succeed, just as I enjoy watching Jourdan Lewis, Rashan Gary, etc. I am especially excited to see the next crop of Michigan rookies, many of whom are in my pantheon of favorite players.

Go Blue.

Enjoyed this. I think there…

Enjoyed this. I think there is a good argument that Corum's run against Alabama was his best, but his TD run after Zinter went down might carry the day for me because of the emotional impact it had.

Great stuff - thank you for…

Great stuff - thank you for sharing.

Silly to take a side when we…

Silly to take a side when we don’t know all the dynamics or what the sticking point is. Given that basically nothing insiders have told us has come to pass, I point no credence in any of the rumors about why the process has not progressed.

For whatever it’s worth, JJ joined the crowd yesterday in cheering for 10 more years for Harbaugh. 

Will be cheering for JJ…

Will be cheering for JJ wherever he goes (even if it’s Philly). My 8yo daughter almost cried, though.

It seemed like a lot of insiders were saying JJ and Harbaugh were coming back. This entire season has shown that the “insiders” rarely know anything.

I've been following the team…

I've been following the team since 1999 (my freshman year at UM). You're right, there are lots of good candidates (Denard is a great one). Blake's my favorite for his combo of on-field performance plus the fact that he is an outstanding human being. 

Blake is my all-time…

Blake is my all-time favorite Wolverine. True legend and Michigan man.

Or he could just direct them…

Or he could just direct them to the charity of his choosing . . .

Also was at UM from 99-03…

Also was at UM from 99-03. Hopefully our paths crossed while there.

I'm in a weird space. I'm happy Michigan won it all, but it isn't affecting my day to day life in any way. No plans to commemorate the championship in any way other than maybe enjoying a glass of Weller 12 year.

My outlook for next season depends on who is in charge. If Harbaugh (and I hope it is), I like our chances of reloading and competing for the B1G title and playoffs. If not, while I think we can reload and compete, my expectations would be greatly tempered.

All that said, the 2023 team is probably my favorite. I love the staff, the scheme, and the players, both for their skills and their character. True Michigan men.

Hail to the victors!

Last night, we had baked…

Last night, we had baked ziti.

This afternoon, I’m smoking a standing rib roast, using my homemade rub of kosher salt, black pepper, and Kona coffee. Potatoes aligot, cranberries, broccoli slaw as sides. Dessert: homemade candy cane Oreo ice cream.

Merry Christmas to all!

Would have loved to see…

Would have loved to see Sherrone get it, but can't complain in Parker winning. Go Blue.

Fair points. Blanton's (down…

Fair points. Blanton's (down here at least) you will end up paying over $140 if you are lucky enough to be at the store when it arrives. IMO, while a good bourbon, it is not worth the price.

I got my Weller 12 as a gift (my parents bought it at MSRP through state lottery in OH). I would not pay $300 for it, but I don't think I'd pay that for any drink.

Blanton's is good, but for…

Blanton's is good, but for the price, give me a Weller 12 year.

If she's still interested in…

If she's still interested in law when in college, she should take an LSAT prep course. That helped me immensely, ended up with a score good enough to get a scholarship at a top 15 school.

All good points.

I would…

All good points.

I would add that working as a government lawyer can be a nice career. I get paid pretty well, albeit with a limit on my earning potential. I get to be in court (which I like), don't have to bill, collect, or generate business. I work about 45 hours a week, unless I'm in trial.

She should try to get a non…

While in school, she should try to get a non-legal job at a firm, such as a runner (assuming firms still use those). That will allow her to see what the daily practice of law is like up close.

I don't think Vandagriff…

Edit: n/m

I will be upset if Michigan…

I will be upset if Michigan concedes two safeties.

I hope the pants have the…

I hope the pants have the maize stripe. 

How is this possible?…

How is this possible? Bucknuts have been telling us JJ is mid.

So is Washington's. But,…

So is Washington's. But, Oregon's is scarier because it is more balanced.

Maybe dropping OSU only to…

Maybe dropping OSU only to 6th is a sign of respect for Michigan.

Grant Newsome 2028, 2032…

Grant Newsome 2028, 2032. Corum 2036, 2040.

So the players choose their…

So the players choose their own substitutions and plays? They make the game theory decisions?

I would rather Michigan play…

I would rather Michigan play Washington than Oregon, but Oregon has looked far better than Washington as of late. I think they would be a worse matchup for Michigan.

Hassan Haskins would like a…

Hassan Haskins would like a word with you.

Foul words is but foul wind,…

Foul words is but foul wind, and foul wind is but foul breath, and foul breath is noisome.

 

Foul words is but foul wind,…

Foul words is but foul wind, and foul wind is but foul breath, and foul breath is noisome.

 

Is this a TRO or a…

Is this a TRO or a preliminary injunction hearing?

Down here, the courts never take testimony at a TRO, but they do for a temporary injunction. Harbaugh's declared intent to testify makes me think it could be an injunction. Frankly, that would be better anyway. If he prevails, then the injunction remains in place until trial (rather than, at most, 14 days).

This is well done. Of course…

This is well done. Of course, the first goal is to prevent any action from B1G, but it also creates a nice piece of evidence to attach to a TRO application should it prove necessary. The letter cites Sixth Circuit law--that is not an accident. Means MI plans to file in federal court in the eastern district of Michigan (Ann Arbor division, most likely).

I was most pleasantly…

I was most pleasantly surprised at Dug's improvement. He absolutely balled out. 

Yes, I looked at the same…

Yes, I looked at the same info (puling it myself). My research confirmed that the "principal address" is Stalions' house.

I pulled the filing…

I pulled the filing documents from the WY secretary of state. The listed address I then cross-checked with the Washtenaw County property records. It's Stalion's house.

Jives with Corum's position, and I believe him, but this won't be enough to satisfy the haters.

Never liked him when he…

Never liked him when he played for ND, but I have been a fan of his as a commentator.

And if there needs to be a …

And if there needs to be a "fall guy," it can be Stalions.

I think that's actually the…

I think that's actually the issue. The harm is not necessarily imminent. The letter seems to give the B1G an out from imposing sanctions depending on Michigan's response. We are seeing the response and it might be enough to prevent any sanction. Any injury right now is hypothetical.

Probably not. Those folks…

Probably not. Those folks would have to have a particularized injury that is not shared by the public at large.

Good recap. 

I would add…

Good recap. 

I would add that a TRO (and a temporary/preliminary injunction) is meant to preserve the status quo until trial. Status quo is the state of matters before the dispute arose. For Michigan, that means Harbaugh coaching.

Sure, Michigan could sue in…

Edit: see FB Dive's post below.

Harbaughs remember. I bet…

Harbaughs remember. I bet that the team does, too.

His advice to the golf…

His advice to the golf scramble foursome was pretty top-notch, too.

I stayed at the Holiday Inn…

For the Indiana game, I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Belleville. It was reasonably nice, took about 20 minutes to get to AA, and ran about $150/night.

Great stuff. Here's hoping…

Great stuff. Here's hoping the blog makes #124 its banner on Halloween.

I hate to say it, but I…

I hate to say it, but I think OSU will be #1 in the first CFP ranking. They have the two "best" wins of the season.

The other three will be UM, Georgia, and FSU. Not sure what order.

Michigan keeps taking care of business and they'll eventually end up #1.

Bringing the kids up from…

Bringing the kids up from Texas for their first game. I guess they’ll get the true Michigan fall experience. 

I know that this is…

I know that this is essentially a two-game schedule, but I think both games are now lean-to-wins.

  • PSU has been very unimpressive on offense. Their defense has given them lots of short fields and allowed them to run up the score in otherwise tight games against mediocre to bad opponents.
  • OSU's offense is not up to its usual standard but is improving. It will probably be a step behind offenses of the past, but still extremely good. The defense, though, strikes me as no better than last year's. I think Michigan matches up really well.

Great work as always.