2023 Michigan Football

[lordstanley]

 

[Motor City Sonics]

I am sure the Michigan coaching staff prepared for this to happen and now it's a bonding "us vs. the world" thing.  

PAC 3 - HERE WE COME !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[romad1]

59 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

In fairness, if you surveyed Ann Arbor residents with a graduate degree, I would guess more than 70% probably have had some connection with the University.

You said, "in fairness" as if the B1G had any thoughts about that.

[romad1]

probably not true but pretty cool

[romad1]

Interesting that University of Texas is driving the train or serving as cheerleader to get Michigan into the SEC.

[lordstanley]

11 minutes ago, romad1 said:

Interesting that University of Texas is driving the train or serving as cheerleader to get Michigan into the SEC.

Texas-Oklahoma-USC-UCLA-Stanford-Washington-Oregon- Notre Dame-Michigan would be fun new conference. 

[romad1]

lets see.  Schuster has been about equal to ROMAD in pumping out everything he sees out of the sheer exasperated emotion of all of this.  You'd imagine he's better connected than I am.

Edited November 11, 2023 by romad1

[romad1]

1 minute ago, lordstanley said:

Texas-Oklahoma-USC-UCLA-Stanford-Washington-Oregon- Notre Dame-Michigan would be fun new conference. 

It certainly would be the best branded conference with Nike/Oregon.   

[romad1]

You have to wonder what else the B1G is doing to tip the competitive balance tomorrow.  Expect the refs to be under a microscope. 

[Hongbit]

 

A few counterpoints.  The middle one is a bit harsh.   

Edited November 11, 2023 by Hongbit

[Motor City Sonics]

Folks need to understand that no Burden Of Proof needs to be met by the Big Ten. Harbaugh is not being arrested or charged with a crime. People often get fired for behavior that is not illegal, even before anything is proven or disproven. It was a dumb move to do this 24 hours before a big game and before an investigation is completed, but they are entitled to do it. They need to prepare for the backlash, however. Michigan is one of the biggest schools in the Big Ten. They could possibly bolt.

 

PAC-3 HERE WE COME !

[Motor City Sonics]

9 hours ago, romad1 said:

probably not true but pretty cool

What does BET even mean? 

[romad1]

Found this fairly well-balanced.  My analogy to the situation is the war of the Dwarves and Orcs from Tolkien.   The Dwarves -- historically fractious (Michigan) are because of an outrage, suddenly united and driven to commit to a war on the Orcs.  It doesn't end well for the Dwarves or the Orcs.

 

[romad1]

6 minutes ago, Motor City Sonics said:

What does BET even mean? 

fairly simple. 

https://sports.yahoo.com/michigan-players-and-tom-brady-react-to-big-tens-suspension-of-jim-harbaugh-with-a-single-word-232834280.html

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For those who can't keep up with the youth, "Bet" is often used colloquially to express agreement or confirmation. If someone were to offer you a ride home from school, you could say "Bet" to take them up on their offer. At the same time, in response to someone questioning your ability to dunk a basketball, you could say "Bet" on your way to proving them wrong. In this case, the slang conveys that the players intend to achieve their goal despite the conference's decision.

Based on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, senior defensive lineman Kris Jenkins may have been the first Wolverine to share the concise message on Friday. But quarterback J.J McCarthy — among many other Michigan players, didn't take long to follow suit.

I used Bet in the 80s in the military.  It seemed kinda common in the shop.  I dunno if its not something that permeated white suburban culture until now or what. 

[romad1]

 

[romad1]

Per JUB, the judge in the TRO case is not a rubber stamp for the School.

 

[MIguy]

So is Harbaugh gonna get on the team bus and sit in the parking lot of Beaver Stadium waiting for word he was granted an injunction? 

[Motor City Sonics]

It is altogether possible that the Big Ten knows and always knew they could be overturned and it gives them the chance to say to the other schools  "Well, we tried..........."

[Motor City Sonics]

1 minute ago, MIguy said:

So is Harbaugh gonna get on the team bus and sit in the parking lot of Beaver Stadium waiting for word he was granted an injunction? 

The 1970 Seattle Pilots team trucks sat in Provo, Utah waiting to hear if they'd be continuing to Seattle or turning east for Milwaukee.   This was 2 days before Opening Day.  

[romad1]

The seriousness of this combined with the low-stakes (its a sport not an actual war) reminds me of Scott Pilgrim for some reason.

Edited November 11, 2023 by romad1

[MichiganCardinal]

35 minutes ago, Motor City Sonics said:

What does BET even mean? 

 

24 minutes ago, romad1 said:

fairly simple. 

https://sports.yahoo.com/michigan-players-and-tom-brady-react-to-big-tens-suspension-of-jim-harbaugh-with-a-single-word-232834280.html

I used Bet in the 80s in the military.  It seemed kinda common in the shop.  I dunno if its not something that permeated white suburban culture until now or what. 

It’s being used differently here. There is “yo my mom can pick us up after school” “aw bet that’s sick”

and then there is

”The B1G just suspended your head coach 20 hours before the biggest game of the season”

”bet. Watch this.”

[romad1]

27 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

 

It’s being used differently here. There is “yo my mom can pick us up after school” “aw bet that’s sick”

and then there is

”The B1G just suspended your head coach 20 hours before the biggest game of the season”

”bet. Watch this.”

Appears that Harbaugh is not with the team. 

[Tigeraholic1]

47 minutes ago, MIguy said:

So is Harbaugh gonna get on the team bus and sit in the parking lot of Beaver Stadium waiting for word he was granted an injunction? 

He is going to get the approval at 11:59. You will see him racing out of the tunnel to a chorus of boos.

[romad1]

 

 

[MIguy]

Harbaugh is gonna be at the hotel breakfast bar in the middle of making a waffle when he gets the call to get to the stadium.