This is what I was told by a gentleman in the local Total Wine shop.
Barrel proof is 125. That's the starting point. Everything else is diluted to get to a lower proof. This one seems to be 45% vol by alcohol, so 90 proof. Chances are it's going to be smooth. Should be similar to Eagle Rare 10 years in "bite".
Sorry for your loss. I lost my grandfathers (paternal when I was six months old, and maternal when 14 years) before fully knowing their value. However, the rest of the family had helped to keep them alive with their stories. I love to see that both your children and their grandpa were able to enjoy each other's company.
Michigan beating OSU thrice in a row may have prompted the giving as well. They realized that they really needed to up their game.
I am also very happy to see Day becoming a seller and not remain a coach anymore. The Chip Kelly experiment might be tough to work. A team of superstars is NOT a superstar team.
For some kids, athletic scholarships are the ticket to riches. They are better athlete than a doctor or engineer or a lawyer. AND once their career ends in mid-20s to mid-30s, they can come back or get a certification to work on those fields.
By mid-30s, most people in their careers (via academic route) are selling. These athletes are going to do the same and their names will open more doors.
Baseball needs to decide which century they want to live in. On one hand, they are allowing betting and on the other Pete Rose is still a pariah. And Angel Hernandez is still an ump.
I stopped watching the Game after 2016. I didn't watch it live until 2023! '
In '17, I went camping so missed it live. And the theme continued through '19. In '21, I deliberately left for an activity that would keep me away from the Internet. Similarly in '22.
If you are high-school wrestling coach, I am worried that you are not imparting the proper knowledge to the students under you. The "life" of someone vastly exceeds their potential/actual "athlete" life. Please encourage behavior that is not detrimental to their "life".
I figured that JH maybe ignoring the medical advice to return to the sidelines. I respect him. Yet, at the same time, this particular action of ignoring the doctors tells me that he wasn't ready for this job.
I know it's a mark of strength to play through pain/injuries, etc. But after a while, such bullheaded behavior hurts the team a lot more than the little upside it had.
JH should have listened to the doctors and stayed away from the court for the 23-24 season.
He will get his broken plays in his rookie season, may be all 17 games or just the first half. The NFL defenses will then tighten. His Offensive coaches will tighten, and he will lose his mojo.
Thank you for doing these deep dives. I was happy to think that Michigan was able to get their QB unharmed to the Game. But your analysis and the reality was different. It shows how lucky Michigan was to not aggravate his injury down the road. How does one prevent it though? Any way to protect the QB from injuries? :)
Different pictures paint different stories.
From the NCAA champions SP+/PPD ranks graph, only three teams (Bama 15, 17; Michigan 23) had offenses outside the top 5 in SP+. And they had to pair SP+ 1 or 2 defenses to win it all. OTOH, a top 5 offense is a virtual guranty to win the championship even with a > 20 ranked defense.
Offense wins more often?
It is also curious how Michigan offenses spanning generations hit the same ceiling! May be it's the Schembechler Hall. Sherrone Moore is leading a mostly post-Bo coaching team. Let's see if that ceiling can be breached.
It also seems very difficult to be good at all three distances, in terms of drive lengths. Not a single team in the 13 years counted here was good in all three distances. More often than not three different teams dominated (of course longer lists can show a different picture) in each distance class. It was even difficult for a single team to sustain their success in the same distance class one year to the next. I am surprised to see OSU lead the < 60 yds to go drives in 21 and 22. And those are the only times they led in these 13 years. May be quick strike? May be small sample size?
Once again, thank you for the deep dive. Informative, and stimulating.
--"But then he became addicted to Jim and added like 30lbs of straight muscle. Michigan staff joked about limiting his Jim time because he was getting so big."---
Thankfully his addiction to Jim was good for the team. Now if he was just addicted to gym, ...
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Thanks for pointing out the 135. I am learning :)
There's a joke in there. Somewhere.
Thanks for doing this. It could become a diary, me thinks.
This is what I was told by a gentleman in the local Total Wine shop.
Barrel proof is 125. That's the starting point. Everything else is diluted to get to a lower proof. This one seems to be 45% vol by alcohol, so 90 proof. Chances are it's going to be smooth. Should be similar to Eagle Rare 10 years in "bite".
Touche! While I hate the Giants and Eli, I grudgingly respect only those two teams (2007, 2011).
Sorry for your loss. I lost my grandfathers (paternal when I was six months old, and maternal when 14 years) before fully knowing their value. However, the rest of the family had helped to keep them alive with their stories. I love to see that both your children and their grandpa were able to enjoy each other's company.
All hail the King!
Congratulations M-Lax! Sounds like something we all might need the night before :D
Michigan beating OSU thrice in a row may have prompted the giving as well. They realized that they really needed to up their game.
I am also very happy to see Day becoming a seller and not remain a coach anymore. The Chip Kelly experiment might be tough to work. A team of superstars is NOT a superstar team.
For some kids, athletic scholarships are the ticket to riches. They are better athlete than a doctor or engineer or a lawyer. AND once their career ends in mid-20s to mid-30s, they can come back or get a certification to work on those fields.
By mid-30s, most people in their careers (via academic route) are selling. These athletes are going to do the same and their names will open more doors.
That was a whirlwind write-up. I could feel the excitement and tempo. Thank you for sharing.
I went out in my backyard after the Game to give a f* u B1G shout. Nobody but us cared. :)
That was a good observation. Iowa. sigh.
Could be in 2026?
I like this pick.
You can watch IPL right now! More scoring in match than baseball (comparing just the sixes).
Interesting comment on PSU training. MIchigan and other fanbases have pointed this out for a long time.
Baseball needs to decide which century they want to live in. On one hand, they are allowing betting and on the other Pete Rose is still a pariah. And Angel Hernandez is still an ump.
If money was of no concern, then a Maybach EQS. More practically, a Lexus LX.
Practically, a used GLB or a used Subaru.
Not a cross, but a stake! With a garlic garland.
Nothing to think he is a creepy old dude.
I stopped watching the Game after 2016. I didn't watch it live until 2023! '
In '17, I went camping so missed it live. And the theme continued through '19. In '21, I deliberately left for an activity that would keep me away from the Internet. Similarly in '22.
It is very true. Totality is way different than even a 99% partial. I am glad you were able to enjoy a total solar eclipse.
I would love to pick your brain about Spain and Luxor. Any tips besides booking as much as in advance?
If you are high-school wrestling coach, I am worried that you are not imparting the proper knowledge to the students under you. The "life" of someone vastly exceeds their potential/actual "athlete" life. Please encourage behavior that is not detrimental to their "life".
I figured that JH maybe ignoring the medical advice to return to the sidelines. I respect him. Yet, at the same time, this particular action of ignoring the doctors tells me that he wasn't ready for this job.
I know it's a mark of strength to play through pain/injuries, etc. But after a while, such bullheaded behavior hurts the team a lot more than the little upside it had.
JH should have listened to the doctors and stayed away from the court for the 23-24 season.
Muppets! We want muppets.
Go Blue! Need new Merch.
If SEC does it, it's advance scouting and part of the game. If Michigan does it that's against the spirit of the game. #shrug.
I will wear my 2002 Frozen Four cap today.
I should have checked all comments before posting :)
I wasn't here for this game. But I saw Game 1 against Avs in 2002. McCarty hat trick.
The Stanley Cup Finals was anti-climactic.
Edit: Game 1, not Game 7. I somehow remembered it as Game 7. My bad.
2007 was an off year for Michigan, and then slowly it cratered.
Sign stealing is more egregious. And a slap on the face of everything that are good and pure.
Not a fan of that facade.
Hear me out. The Harbaugh is always known for better defense than offense. What if he hires Ryan Day as an OC to the Chargers! BOOM!
He will get his broken plays in his rookie season, may be all 17 games or just the first half. The NFL defenses will then tighten. His Offensive coaches will tighten, and he will lose his mojo.
Not only fresh, it also reduces the exposure to potential injury. That's the sugar on top, that last bit of "luck".
These numbers basically show how unique this championship team was. There is no comparison of this team with any other championship team.
Keeping my fingers crossed and hopes high.
Thank you for doing these deep dives. I was happy to think that Michigan was able to get their QB unharmed to the Game. But your analysis and the reality was different. It shows how lucky Michigan was to not aggravate his injury down the road. How does one prevent it though? Any way to protect the QB from injuries? :)
Different pictures paint different stories.
From the NCAA champions SP+/PPD ranks graph, only three teams (Bama 15, 17; Michigan 23) had offenses outside the top 5 in SP+. And they had to pair SP+ 1 or 2 defenses to win it all. OTOH, a top 5 offense is a virtual guranty to win the championship even with a > 20 ranked defense.
Offense wins more often?
It is also curious how Michigan offenses spanning generations hit the same ceiling! May be it's the Schembechler Hall. Sherrone Moore is leading a mostly post-Bo coaching team. Let's see if that ceiling can be breached.
It also seems very difficult to be good at all three distances, in terms of drive lengths. Not a single team in the 13 years counted here was good in all three distances. More often than not three different teams dominated (of course longer lists can show a different picture) in each distance class. It was even difficult for a single team to sustain their success in the same distance class one year to the next. I am surprised to see OSU lead the < 60 yds to go drives in 21 and 22. And those are the only times they led in these 13 years. May be quick strike? May be small sample size?
Once again, thank you for the deep dive. Informative, and stimulating.
1. In the…
I love this!
1. In the past 20-25 years when Michigan was able to take a healthy full team to the Game, they had a better chance of winning
2. While every team deals with injuries, staying healthy has been severely underrated
3. Cupcakes and bad B1G OCs allowed live reps of the Game defense. Let's do it again!
I am solidly in the Gameboy camp on this topic.
That is an interesting visual... that I hope never to see.
I understand your point. OTOH, shouldn't he be credited for having a 6.89 in spite having those height/weight measurements?
--"But then he became addicted to Jim and added like 30lbs of straight muscle. Michigan staff joked about limiting his Jim time because he was getting so big."---
Thankfully his addiction to Jim was good for the team. Now if he was just addicted to gym, ...
You are assuming that there will be a wedding involving these two, and to each other :)
Let's give them some time.
Looked like he almost broke into a "Go Blue!"
And that dance! Ooof!
If you want to die on that hill...
Did his insurance pay out though? Loved his love for the UM. But...