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Monday, February 18, 2008
Marriage: Buckeye Style
And leave it to the hopeless romantics of Columbus to set the gold standard for all things holy matrimony.
For instance, always dreamed of a white wedding in a castle, ladies? Well, three Ohio gentlemen killed two (love)birds with one stone when they married the women of their dreams at White Castle restaurant in Columbus (dare I say the real city of love).
In a ceremony that undoubtedly brought tears to the eyes of all in attendance (and not just from that onion smell floating through the dining area), the flower girl threw salt and pepper packets instead of rice and "the cake resembled a White Castle tray holding three 'slyder' burgers, fries and a drink — all made of cake and frosting."
Best of all, for something this sacred, the nuptials were broadcast live on a local radio station which paid for the flowers and other arrangements. However, no mention was made as to whether or not that station also picked up the tab for a honeymoon to the Findlay tractor pull.
Top that, you say? Well...
Check out the clip below of two Tosu fans getting married at the pre/post-game outdoor Buckeye beer fest/tailgate party known as Hineygate. For those not familiar with it, getting married at Hineygate would be like getting married at the toga party in ANIMAL HOUSE...only not as classy (and makes a White Castle wedding look like Camelot).
Call me old fashioned, but the bride shouldn't me screaming "Woo hoo!" right before her vows and usually - I'm not saying always, but usually - the groom isn't holding a plastic cup filled with beer (or wearng a t-shirt...or a baseball cap).
51 comments:
- phil said...
As OSU guys I'm sure that evening the blushing bride asked "where's the beef??!"
- February 18, 2008 6:02 AM
- whetstonebuck said...
Someone didn't get a Valentine this year.
- February 18, 2008 6:02 AM
- TitleIX said...
Brings a WHOLE new meaning to the term...
- February 18, 2008 7:30 AM
- Catie said...
I bet she doesn't make her new hubby attend "couples showers", and IF she does, I bet they are a hell of a lot of fun! ;o)
- February 18, 2008 8:59 AM
- Hemlock Philosopher said...
Why am I not surprised that the Home of White [trash] Castle is C-bus?
- February 18, 2008 9:53 AM
- Vadatripp said...
Nothing says true love like sliders. I wonder if they went cowtipping after the ceremony.
- February 18, 2008 10:05 AM
- kristy said...
I'd have to "switch sides" before I'd marry in a greasy-spoon dive like that!!
Off subject-Let's here a Whoop-Whoop for our Maize and Blue B-ballers for giving a spankin' to the Suckeyes this weekend!!
- February 18, 2008 10:18 AM
- champs97 said...
I totally agree with you, huge basketball win & yet no mention of it on the whole site???
Yost, seriously we all know that tosu fans are trash so how about you report on actual news next time!
- February 18, 2008 10:39 AM
- beast in 'bama said...
OK. Harold married the girl in the elevator - who'd Kumar hook up with?
- February 18, 2008 11:11 AM
- Joshua said...
Come on- you're kidding right? I mean....no, really. You're kidding. People actually did this and it wasn't a joke? And I can't even see the video b/c I'm at work, but really- White Castle? Are you shitting me?! Someone please explain to me which person in the couple a)has the idea in the first place and b)has the balls to actually propose it to the other person.
My God, this is like the donkey show question- at what point have your standards/hopes/dreams devolved to the standpoint of saying "You know what- that sounds like a good idea."
Someone please tell me that somewhere God is standing in the great Kmart of life saying "cleanup on aisle 5",
and aisle 5 is Columbus.
It's a football blog almost exclusively, thus no B-ball coverage, but awesome win! Gives me hope!
- February 18, 2008 11:20 AM
- Bigasshammm said...
I've been away for the last couple days due to a life changing event. For details go here... http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4496/helenamizo7.jpg
...although the picture may be a little large. I'm not savy on all this computer junk. Also I no longer have a picture of myself. To the chagrin of many I'm sure.
- February 18, 2008 11:26 AM
- Bigasshammm said...
Apparently above link no work
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4496/helenamizo7 .jpg
- February 18, 2008 11:27 AM
- beast in 'bama said...
bigasshamm: I have four of these at home. Believe me, there will never be any further photographic evidence of your existence from this point forward.
Congratulations...and good luck. Hope you can function with sleep deprivation for the next 3-4 weeks.
- February 18, 2008 11:31 AM
- Catie said...
Biggs, the first link worked for me, the second did not.......and that is one adorable creature!
Thank you for sharing!! New life is one of the best moments!! Congratulations!!!!
- February 18, 2008 11:37 AM
- Joshua said...
"Also I no longer have a picture of myself. "
Yet another reason not to have children- as soon as you do all known pics of yourself automatically disappear into the abyss.
J/K Ham- Congratulations man! Guess that makes you Papa Ham.
- February 18, 2008 11:44 AM
- kristy said...
Congrats B.A.H.!! Now continue with documenting every moment!! They go by tooo quickly!!
back to the original subject, there is a show on TV called Redneck Weddings. I think this would qualify. The original post said something about the radio station picking up the bill for flowers and such? If you need help with the bills, call on Oprah or a rich uncle, NOT White Castle and a radio station!! UGH!!!!
- February 18, 2008 11:55 AM
- kristy said...
I just sent a message to my hubby, who is, I'm sorry to say, a buckeye. I told him not to get any crazy ideas about where we can renew our vows!!!
- February 18, 2008 12:51 PM
- Joshua said...
What is up with all you guys married to Buckeyes? How does this happen? Not saying it's a bad thing I'm just curious. Don't think I'd know how to function on M/Buckeye day because someone's ending up miserable no matter what.
- February 18, 2008 2:12 PM
- TitleIX said...
Hey Papa Ham!
That's the best looking can o' spam ever! :-)
- February 18, 2008 2:13 PM
- MGoBlue93 said...
BAH... congrats... and excellent photo; you're starting your prodigy out right!
I've got a cousin in the oven, sent him/her this t-shirt and this is better than Baby Einstein!
- February 18, 2008 2:44 PM
- Vadatripp said...
And I thought it was SiC who starred in that disgusting commercial of the UM/OSU couple making out on the couch. It must've been Kristy. Shameful.
(Just kidding. Kind of. No, really, I'm not. That's disgusting. How could you? Your children will be deformed - you know that, don't you? OK, kidding again. Pretty much.)
- February 18, 2008 2:51 PM
- Joshua said...
WOW. Baby Wolverine. Brainwashing has never been so awesome.
- February 18, 2008 3:00 PM
- MGoBlue93 said...
Yeah but the brainwashing seems oh so right when compared to buckstache's "Fuck Michigan" onesies.
- February 18, 2008 3:03 PM
- Joshua said...
I lived in Ohio for years and still only dated one, and she was a Scorpio who looked like Elizabeth Shue. We're talking smokin' hot Leaving Las Vegas Elizabeth Shue, not big hair Cocktail Elizabeth Shue. Lesson? Smokin hot scorpio trumps Buckeye fandom every time. After all, football season only lasts 4 months a year. Shaggin' season, well, that lasts all 12.
(Guess I just answered my question from a previous comment...)
- February 18, 2008 3:09 PM
- I'm blue, da ba dee said...
We got our son the Baby Wolverine dvd- he was saying "Touchdown Michigan" at the appropriate times during games at age 1... it's never too early :-)
- February 18, 2008 3:20 PM
- Joshua said...
Good point about the onesies. For the record I think Whetstone looks awfully fetching in his Buckeye onesie, and if I were a female Bucks fan I'd march him down to the local White Castle and demand he make an honest woman out of me.
- February 18, 2008 3:23 PM
- Vadatripp said...
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- February 18, 2008 3:24 PM
- kristy said...
Joshua, I married a Buckeye because I thought I'd show him what a REAL HOT woman was like. He's a Buckeye for gods' sake, just think what he may have had to pick from!
We are an espn commercial. I'll try to get a picture up and show you all.
- February 18, 2008 3:26 PM
- kristy said...
hopefully the picture shows up. This is how we take the kids out trick or treating. We get all kinds of comments, but my favorite has to be the one from the 5 or 6 year old that looked at me and said, from his cute little costumed face,"Michigan sucks!!" they train them early here in my town.
- February 18, 2008 3:38 PM
- Bigasshammm said...
Thank you for all the congrats. She is definitely perfect in every way. If she grows up and wants to go to TO$U I'll still love her she'll just be on her own. haha.
The girl I dated before my wife was a TO$U student when we first met. I used to go down there and visit her and party on weekends and such. During such times I amassed a glovebox full of parking tickets and when I received letters in the mail that they would hold my student records and blah bah blah (when I wasn't even a student there) I sent them back a letter on MI stationary that told them to kiss my ass essentially.
I was also able to convert the then TO$U student into a willing MI fan who attended a football game with me in A2 in her MI tshirt. She also transferred to Kent State so I must have had some kind of influence. I won't say what :)
- February 18, 2008 4:02 PM
- Joshua said...
Kristy, the pic shows up- that's awesome...And yet vaguely disturbing. Btw, can't tell from the pic but if you tell me you're the older sister of a certain Detroit sports blogger I'm gonna shit.
- February 18, 2008 4:35 PM
- Chris in NC said...
Oh, come on. Weddings at White Castle and a tailgate? What more could you ask for? Besides on the janitorial salaries the Buckeye fans are going to make, it's right in their price range...
- February 18, 2008 4:51 PM
- Feelin' Blue said...
Oh, Joshua. When I first began to notice your comments (I don't know when you began posting), I sincerely thought that you were still in high school or an underclassman at UM. Then I think you indicated that you graduated in the 90s. Wow.
To all fellow men who still maintain the maturity of a 15-year-old despite have been cruelly forced into the "real world", I salute you.
Which reminds me. Bring back college life vs. real life. On the other hand, don't. It's depressing since I graduated almost one fucking year ago!
- February 18, 2008 7:09 PM
- Feelin' Blue said...
And another thing. The NBA All-Star game sucked major balls. The level of competition was so awful, I could have sworn that all of the players had gotten together to smoke a bowl before the game. But at least they had Harry Conick, Jr. Nobody's mother doesn't love Harry Conick Jr.!
And what was up with the uniforms? For the past few years, I was convinced that the Oregon football team wore the ugliest uniforms ever. But then came along the new Wizards' unis. Those have taken ugliness to a new level. While not as bad as the Wizards' unis, the NBA All-Star unis were still pretty close in ugliness. What is it with the NBA anyways? It's like David Stern is so dedicated to showing up the University of Oregon athletic dept.
- February 18, 2008 7:16 PM
- whetstonebuck said...
You said you wouldn't comment on the onesie.
Goes to show, you can't trust a UM grad.
- February 18, 2008 7:50 PM
- Joshua said...
Feelin' Blue,
Thanks you for pulling out the "you're so immature" card, though I have yet to direct any pointed comment your way and don't know where it came from. I'll now bow down to your ironic knowledge of what it's like to be in the real world and mature, even though you graduated "almost a year ago.
Please enlighten me on where I went wrong oh great sir, or where I compared college life vs. real life. Was it my comment about "cleanup on aisle 5"? My "Papa Ham" comment? The Whetstone onesie? Or perhaps my "Shaggin season lasts 12 months"? I suppose it was the last one. Look, I'm sorry I've offended your comic sensibilities by making a sexual innuendo, but stating that sometimes there are more important things in life than football, like meeting someone you'd like to have a child with (Congratulations to you again B.A.H.) or maybe even a beer with (nod to Whets, Catie, T-9, SIC, et al) even though they don't share the same team affiliation generally doesn't bring the house down. For the record the Buckeye fan I dated was an awesome individual. She was fun to be around, intelligent and kind as well as beautiful. For various reasons it didn't work out, and it happens. But I was going for a laugh, and if you want to read a treatise on human relationships this probably isn't the place.
What you know of me are my comments on a humor-laden CFB blog. Didn't realize I would offend your oh-so-mature tastes when the blog you frequent consists of eye candy half the time. If you'd like to debate the socioeconomic effects of our current political situation, or whether or not we should be in Iraq, or parenting, or anything else serious I'd gladly do so with you, but this is neither the time nor the place. In the meantime I recommend you re-evaluate your audience before you start critiquing people- and your level of "maturity"- as I don't find calling people out to make yourself look better a very "mature" practice. It actually makes you look like an ass. Besides, I've received several compliments on my posts, so I could care less what you think. But thanks for chastising me, it makes you cooler than me. It really, really does.
- February 18, 2008 8:45 PM
- mamarosie79 said...
A link to this site was sent to me from a high school friend this morning. How it was brought to her attention, I have no idea.
Anyway, here's an explanation from the Bride of the Hineygate Wedding...not that it needs an explanation... :)
This was a second wedding for both of us and we were making plans to go to Vegas. As we are avid Buckeye fans who enjoy Hineygate at every home game, we decided to do this instead. We thought it would be a lot of fun and it was!
Say what you will..but with our family and friends in the crowd, as well as the Buckeye Nation, we had an awesome, wonderful, and memorable wedding day! (t-shirts, baseball cap and all!)
Go Bucks! :P
- February 18, 2008 9:27 PM
- MGoBlue93 said...
When looking at the coeds and beer bongs on this site, it doesn't make graduating 15 years ago any easier either.
- February 18, 2008 9:29 PM
- Feelin' Blue said...
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- February 18, 2008 9:38 PM
- Feelin' Blue said...
Oh no! I did not mean to insult you in anyway. I really enjoy your comments. I just re-read my comment and saw how it could be seen as critical. That was far from the intent. I should have written in a tone that would not have been misconstrued as critical or negative. I truly appreciate and embrace your adolescent take on sexuality and sports. I know it sounds negative and judgemental, and I am basically killing the joke by analyzing, but I really just found it funny that you are older than I thought but are still able to be a guy at heart. I mean, my parents bother me all the time about finding a nice Jewish girl to settle down with, and a lot of the time I just want to be a guy. What I am saying, Joshua, is that you make me feel like a natural man.
As a guy who feels like he just woke up one day in his mid-20s and suddenly has to make his own lunch, I find your comments refreshing. I also know that the projected immaturity of your comments is all in good fun. I consider myself immature for crying out loud, and I am damn proud. I mean, how much of a prude do you think I am? If I were that prude, I would probably be more at home at an equestrian sports blog (if one exists) and not a CFB one. I am entertained by your comments and not in the least bit offended. I still thought that Elizabeth Shue was hot in Hollow Man, a horrible movie by all accounts, plus she has that older woman thing going on now and it's pretty hot. I know as well as you do that the best way to get at the Buckeyes is to steal their women.
I know that you probably don't need someone analyzing you or your comments, so I will just leave it as this: I intended to praise your comments, and I am truly sorry that it came off as negative and critical. I intended to salute you in show of solidarity with you and men everywhere.
- February 18, 2008 11:13 PM
- Joshua said...
Hey Blue-
"What I am saying, Joshua, is that you make me feel like a natural man."
I have no idea how to react to this- natural woman i get a lot- natural man, not so much!!
Sorry for jumping all over you there- bad day. I work hard to stay "a guy" yet earn the respect of those around me with the kindness they deserve. I often can get away with comments in real life that are way wrong, (like far, far past the line wrong) simply because people know me and the values I really stand for. I'd post one here that I made last week if I thought people knew me well enough, it's still being talked about at the office.
That having been said, I am the self appointed minister of fun to everyone I know. Too many people get caught up in expectations, quite often those of the people around them, and aren't true to themselves. I wasted a good deal of my 20s trying to live up to what I thought I was "supposed" to do and was fairly miserable. At 33 (now 34) I sold EVERYTHING I owned and moved to the Caribbean to bartend and write. Didn't know anyone, never been there, just went. Came back to be around my nephew so he'll know who I am when he gets older, then plan on going to Europe or back to the islands, or maybe Colorado, who knows. Maybe I'll find someone here in Michigan I decide not to leave for, or maybe she'll come along. The thing is, I'm being true to myself. Don't worry about your parents, they'll love you anyway, and they don't have to live with any regrets you may have- you do.
And so MamaRosie, welcome to the romper room! You are now semi-famous/infamous, and I commend you for saying screw it and getting married at a tailgate. Not my thing, but then again, who the hell am I? Live your life, and screw everyone else. (Preferably several times if they're good in bed!)
- February 18, 2008 11:47 PM
- Joshua said...
Brings a WHOLE new meaning to the term...
Beer goggles are some of my favorite goggles. They're right between Jager goggles and whisky goggles- though there's a fine line with the ability to goggle and giggity when it comes to the whisky.
Oh, and equestrian blogs? This person writes from the point of view of the horse. I shit you not.
And lest my previous comments be interpreted as too live and let live, I say this:
Live, and live well. But if you do stupid shit* I'm coming after you, and I'm gonna point and laugh. After all, we're all here for my amusement, yours is simply a bonus!
*Definition of "Stupid Shit" subject to change at my whim and those of people I find amusing.
- February 19, 2008 12:00 AM
- Feelin' Blue said...
Just to clarify that whole thing about your life vs. college life, I was referring to that series of posts by Yost about how real life sucks and college life is pretty much like a page out of penthouse forum.
BAH, congrats on the baby.
Equestrian blog from the viewpoint of a horse. That reminds me a little of the scene in Fight Club where they find the books written from the viewpoints of various internal organs.
Joshua, where in the Carribean were you? Was it St. John? St. John is one of my favorite places in the world, and it seems like a more relaxed place than the other islands. Also, did you get to watch Michigan games?
- February 19, 2008 1:14 AM
- Catie said...
MommaRosie, More power to you girl!
It did look like fun and that is the most important thing.
It is the off season for CFB, and we are, afterall, a Michigan Blog, so you understand ........
I hope that you and your's are happy ever after, cept on the 3rd Saturday of each November, then I do not wish for your happiness ;o)
- February 19, 2008 5:15 AM
- goat7ed said...
Bigasshammm congrats on makin' bacon!
- February 19, 2008 7:43 AM
- Joshua said...
Feelin' Blue-
Worked on the East End of St. Thomas- I could see St. John from behind the bar. Completely different world down there, and yes I got to watch the games, there's a great sports bar right there (one of two on the island).
- February 19, 2008 8:54 AM
- TitleIX said...
ok, now joshua and feelin' blue hug and let's put this behind us....
(and mamarosie for that matter)
NEVER NEVER NEVER let some dude convince you to marry in a White Castle or at HINEYGATE for fuck's sake.
DIAMONDS ladies
DIAMONDS are a girl's best friend!
We should be bought and paid for with a big rock and a big wedding and lots o' presents and fancy shit just like the chattel we are!
tee hee
- February 19, 2008 9:19 AM
- Joshua said...
If you're after me for anything more than my mind and body your outta luck there sweetheart. Not because I'm against it, but simply because you asked.
Then again, according to Scarlett "Man+flowers = Woman+slutty lingerie". What's the diamond equation? Maybe I can be swayed.
- February 19, 2008 9:32 AM
- Catie said...
Agreed, white castle and hineygate, not so much...............but......
There is nothing you can do that can't be done
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung
Nothing you can say, but you can learn how to play the game
It's easssyyyyyyyy
All you need is love.......
All you need is love......
All you need is love, love
Love is all you need.
Sing it all together now.......:o)
- February 19, 2008 9:50 AM
- kristy said...
vada- no deformed children, just confused. My son is already warped over to the dark side and my daughter wears her UM blue sweatsirt proudly and sings the tOSU fight song all the while.
Joshua- not related to anyone in the blogging world.
- February 19, 2008 12:23 PM
- Vadatripp said...
Kristy - That's OK. Your daughter is probably too young to know the blasphemy of singing "Across the White Castle Lobby" while wearing U-M garb.
But your son must be converted. There is still time. Let him know that other schools (like U-M) offer degrees in studies besides agriculture. Please let him know that chugging a six-pack of Schlitz and crushing the empty cans against his head is NOT a marketable skill.
And, please, PLEASE teach your son that just because he grew up in Columbus doesn't mean that EVERY city smells that bad.
Oh, also teach him that anyone who wears a sweater vest is Satan.
The rest will take care of itself. Good thing you told me while there is still time. Get to A2 STAT!
- February 19, 2008 4:56 PM


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RCR Post Race Report — Daytona 500
by Official Release On Mon, Feb. 25, 2013
Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
February 24, 2013
Race Highlights:
Richard Childress Racing teammates finished 21st (Paul Menard), 30th (Jeff Burton), 31st (Austin Dillon) and 42nd (Kevin Harvick).
Menard ranks 20th in the Sprint Cup Series championship point standings, trailing point leader Jimmie Johnson by 23 points, while Burton ranks 28th and Harvick ranks 38th.
The No. 27 Chevrolet team ranks 21st in the Sprint Cup Series owner championship point standings, with the No. 31 team 30th in the standings and the No. 29 team 42nd.
According to NASCAR's Loop Data Statistics, the RCR entries combined posted the Fastest Lap of the Race for 14 circuits with Burton (five), Dillon (five), Harvick (two) and Menard (two).
Menard ranked third in Green Flag Passes with 244.
Burton made 188 Green Flag Passes (76 while running in the top 15) and spent 103 Laps in the Top 15.
Dillon made 39 Quality Passes and 169 Green Flag Passes.
Harvick had the Fastest Speed in Traffic (196.270 mph).
Johnson won his second-career Daytona 500 and was followed to the Finish Line by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Mark Martin, Brad Keselowski and Ryan Newman.
The next Sprint Cup Series race is the NASCAR 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, March 3. The second race of the 2013 season is scheduled to be televised live on FOX beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and Sirius XM Satellite Radio.
Menard Finishes 21st in Season Opener After Suffering Damage in Last-Lap Incident at Daytona
Paul Menard started the "Great American Race" from the 16th position on Sunday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway and salvaged a 21st-place finish despite incurring damage during a last-lap incident.During the beginning stages of the race, the field began to spread out single file and the Wisconsin native relayed to crew chief "Slugger" Labbe that the car was loose on entry and tight on exit in the corners. Running in the 17th position when the field began to make routine green-flag pit stops, Menard stayed out to lead lap 72, gaining a valuable bonus point before coming into the pits for right-side tires and fuel. Once the remainder of the field cycled through pit stops, the driver of the No. 27 Chevrolet found himself running back inside the top 15. As the race continued, the No. 27 pit crew made several pit stops for fresh Goodyear tires and fuel. Menard ran as high as 11th at lap 140, before getting shuffled to the inside line and slipping back to 22nd on lap 160. Utilizing the middle and inside racing grooves, Menard made his way back inside the top 15 with just five laps remaining. He was a strong contender in the closing laps, but a last-lap incident in turn one caused significant damage to the front end of the No. 27 machine, relegating Menard to a 21st-place finish in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway.
Start – 16 Finish – 21 Laps Led – 1 Points – 20
"Our PEAK/Menards Chevrolet was pretty good in the early part of today's race. We were able to run inside the top 15 for the majority of the day. When the field got stung out single file, it was difficult to pass and toward the end we got shuffled back several positions. We just couldn't make up any ground and then we got caught up in an accident on the final lap. It was a tough way to end the day, but we'll keep our heads up and look for a better result in Phoenix next Sunday."
Multi-Car Accident Relegates Kevin Harvick to a 42nd-Place Finish in the Daytona 500
Kevin Harvick and the No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet SS team lined up third for the 55th-running of the Daytona 500 and looked to collect their third victory during Budweiser Speedweeks, but instead brought home a disappointing 42nd-place result. Harvick maintained a running position within the top 10 during the early laps of the "Great American Race", until his red and white machine was collected in a multi-car accident on lap 33. Suffering severe damage from the incident, the No. 29 Richard Childress Racing team went to the garage to make repairs to the wrecked Chevrolet SS. The Bakersfield, Calif., native returned to the track on lap 127 and immediately reported the car wasn't handling properly and pulled down pit road for additional repairs. Harvick returned to the racing surface again and completed enough laps to collect a 42nd-place finishing position in the 200-lap affair.
Start – 3 Finish – 42 Laps Led – 0 Points – 38
"I let off a little bit to miss the wreck. It looked like the No. 18 (Kyle Busch) hooked the No. 5 (Kasey Kahne) and that kind of just started a chain reaction. I don't know who was behind me, but it's just one of those deals. The Budweiser crew worked really hard to get me back on track and gain a little ground, so I've got to thank them for all of their efforts today."
Late-Race Accident Relegates Jeff Burton to 30th-Place Finish in the Daytona 500
Contact with another competitor late in Sunday's Daytona 500 sent Jeff Burton's No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet spinning into the outside retaining wall and relegated the team to a 30th-place finish in the 55th running of "The Great American Race." The South Boston Va., native started the 200-lap race from the 18th position after a top-10 finish in Thursday's Budweiser Duel 150-mile qualifying race. From the start of event, the No. 31 Chevrolet showcased speed while Burton managed to avoid a nine-car melee on lap 34 and climbed into the top 10 just before the halfway mark. The Richard Childress Racing driver maintained his seventh-place running position for a majority of the next 80 laps until he ran over a piece of debris under caution-flag conditions which, forcing the team to make an unscheduled pit stop just before green-flag racing resumed on lap 147. While climbing back to the front of the field, bad luck struck on lap 178 when hard contact from another competitor sent the No. 31 machine spinning into the outside retaining wall, causing significant damage to the right-front fender. The damage to the black and gold machine was significant enough to force the team to retire to the garage, and Burton was credited with a 30th-place result.
Start-18 Finish-30 Laps Led-0 Points-28
"We had a Caterpillar Chevrolet that was pretty good today. We lost track position just before the accident because we had that cut tire. We were going around one of those cars and he just hung a right on me on the straightaway. It was a hard hit, but I'm ok. We appreciate all the support from our partners like Caterpillar and Cheerios. It was a tough way to end the Daytona 500."
Austin Dillon and the No. 33 Honey Nut Cheerios Team Post Disappointing Finish Following On-Track Incident in the Daytona 500
Austin Dillon started Richard Childress Racing's No. 33 Honey Nut Cheerios Chevrolet from the eighth position in Sunday's Daytona 500 but posted an undesirable 31st-place finish following a multi-car incident on lap 137 of 200. Dillon was a mainstay in the top 10 throughout the early stages of the race as the 43-car field formed a single file line around the high side of the racing surface. He worked with his RCR team to make routine trips down pit road under both green-flag and yellow-flag conditions for tires and fuel over the course of the event. While racing around the 2.5-mile superspeedway in the 24th spot, several cars directly in front of Dillon collided on lap 137 and the Welcome, N.C., driver was collected in a multi-car incident that resulted in significant damage to the front of the No. 33 Honey Nut Cheerios Chevrolet. The RCR team immediately went to work, exhibiting their never-give-up attitude as Dillon nursed the battered machine to the garage area. Following a series of repairs to the front-end and rear of the car, Dillon rejoined the field in the 33rd position, 33 laps down, and ultimately posted a 31st-place finish in "The Great American Race."
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"I want to thank General Mills, their Honey Nut Cheerios brand and Kroger for giving us this opportunity. It wasn't the day we were hoping for, but luck was not on our side this weekend at Daytona International Speedway."


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Braun arrives ready to talk baseball, not Biogenesis
Second report allegedly links Brewers superstar to anti-aging clinic
By Adam McCalvy /2/15/2013 4:36 P.M. ET
PHOENIX -- Hours after reporting to Spring Training and declining to answer questions about Biogenesis, Ryan Braun faced a new round of questions about his link to the South Florida clinic under investigation by Major League Baseball.
ESPN.com on Friday afternoon published what it said is an additional excerpt from the logbooks of Tony Bosch, who headed the now-defunct anti-aging clinic, which includes Braun's name on what a source told ESPN was a list of Biogenesis clients. The firm is being investigated by MLB for allegedly supplying some players with banned substances.
The latest story was published hours after Braun had met reporters and made it clear he was not willing to field questions about Biogenesis.
"I am excited to be back out here for Spring Training, certainly looking forward to the World Baseball Classic and obviously excited and focused on our upcoming Brewers season," Braun said. "I understand why a lot of you guys are probably here, but I made a statement last week and I stand behind that statement. I'm not going to address that issue any further. As I stated, I'm happy to cooperate fully with any investigation into this matter.
"I respect the fact that all of you guys have a job to do and part of that job involves asking me questions. I'm happy to answer any and all questions about baseball, Spring Training, the World Baseball Classic or anything else. Thanks."
And with that began a 10-minute discussion of his achievements last season, the Brewers' chances in 2013 (he agrees they're underdogs in the National League Central), his excitement about the upcoming Classic and his half-kidding desire to get back to shortstop someday.
But Braun did not field any questions about Biogenesis. He was first linked to the clinic last week in a Yahoo! Sports report, and was linked again in the new ESPN report on Friday afternoon, which included a list allegedly from Bosch's notebook that includes Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, Braun and Francisco Cervelli, with the figure "1500" written next to Braun's name.
Like the Yahoo! report, the new document does not list any banned substances next to Braun's name. But a source told ESPN that the new document was a list of players who received performance-enhancing drugs.
Braun has denied such charges, saying his attorneys only consulted with Bosch while working on Braun's appeal of a possible suspension during the 2011-12 offseason.
Braun attorney Martin Singer released a statement to ESPN on Friday:
"My client confirmed last week that there was an alleged claim for money owed to Mr. Bosch because he had been used as a consultant by my client's attorneys in his successful appeal with MLB last year. Several witnesses can corroborate how Mr. Bosch requested over thousands of dollars for his consulting with my client's attorneys last year. My client has no relationship with Tony Bosch, and the only relationship Mr. Bosch had was with my client's attorneys as a consultant."
Braun said as much in a statement last week after Yahoo! Sports first connected him to Biogenesis. On Friday morning, addressing reporters, he was asked one tangentially-related question about MLB and the MLB Players Association instituting a test for human growth hormone as a Brewers spokesperson redirected the discussion to "baseball questions."
Braun, though, answered that question.
"Look, I've always been supportive of the system," Braun said. "I've always been supportive of additional drug testing or whatever testing they have that's available."
Braun has been well-versed in baseball's Joint Drug Treatment and Prevention Program since October 2011, when he submitted to a routine urine test after Game 1 of the Brewers' NL Division Series against the D-backs. That December, the news broke that Braun was facing a suspension because of high levels of synthetic testosterone, beginning a long appeals process which Braun eventually won by convincing a three-member appeals panel that his sample was improperly handled.
It was during that appeals process, Braun said, that his lawyers contacted Bosch, whose personal notes were first published last month by the Miami New Times, sparking an MLB investigation into allegations that Bosch supplied banned substances to players like Rodriguez of the Yankees, Cabrera of the Blue Jays and Gio Gonzalez of the Nationals. Later, Yahoo! Sports published more of Bosch's notes that included three references to Braun, who was left out of the original New Times report because his name was never associated with a substance or treatment. In one instance, Bosch appeared to note that Braun owed him $20,000-$30,000.
Braun quickly released a statement saying that his lawyers had only consulted with Bosch about testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratios and the possibilities of tampering with samples.
"There was a dispute over compensation for Bosch's work, which is why my lawyer and I are listed under 'moneys owed' and not on any other list," Braun said in his statement. "I have nothing to hide and have never had any other relationship with Bosch. I will fully cooperate with any inquiry into this matter."
Before his session with reporters on Friday in Phoenix, that was Braun's only comment. A spokesperson for his agency declined requests from several media outlets, including MLB.com, to release documentation supporting Braun's characterization of Bosch as a consultant.
So some lingering questions followed Braun to Maryvale Baseball Park, where he and the Brewers would prefer the focus be on a team returning its potent offense mostly intact but moving forward with a young starting rotation and a rebuilt bullpen. Braun will aim for business as usual after batting .319 last season with an NL-best 41 home runs and the 11th 40-homer, 30-stolen base season in Major League history.
Milwaukee manager Ron Roenicke is convinced that Braun will be able to overcome this latest controversy.
"I knew how bad last year was for him as far as his offseason. It was on his mind, I'm sure, every day," Roenicke said. "I think the thing that was impressive was how he played last year. He had the same [outstanding] year."
"I think when your character comes in question, it means different things to different people," Roenicke added. "He is a very proud guy. He's proud of what he does, how he works, how he goes about his job with the team, with the fans. So anytime something like that comes up, it means a lot to him."
Second baseman Rickie Weeks, now in his seventh season as Braun's teammate, said he and other players would be there to support Braun, just like they did last year.
"Just being here with the guys, I think it's going to help him out," Weeks said. "That's our teammate and he's my good friend. All you can do right now is help him through a time like this and wait for everything to come out."
Braun, who will probably face a new round of questions when he travels across town to join Team USA early next month for the World Baseball Classic, spoke of overcoming distractions. He has become accustomed to that over the past 15 months.
"It's not easy," Braun said. "I've always said that in baseball, you deal with a lot of adversity. In life, you deal with a lot of adversity. And the goal is to try to be the same person. I've always been extremely positive and optimistic, and I never allow outside distractions to influence that or affect that."


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Thursday, January 03, 2008
The Glow Still Lingers
Michigan didn't just win a football game in Orlando, it slayed a few dragons and shook a couple monkeys off its collective back all in the course of one 60 minute football game. A game that, if not for four turnovers - including two by Mike Hart inside the five yard line - Michigan just might have won in a rout. They were that dominate.
This was the "old relic" Lloyd Carr out coaching the "It Boy" of the profession and his defending national champs. Adding to it all, Carr did this on the day he left coaching behind as Michigan itself left behind an era - an era that maybe isn't as dated as some think.
This was the "slow, plodding" team from the Big Ten blowing the Gator D line off the ball while the Gator O line struggled to protect its Heisman Trophy-winning QB from the Michigan onslaught. It was U-M receivers streaking past, through and around the supposed "superior SEC speed" of the Gators.
This was a U-M squad playing with an intensity and passion that was apparent even to this Wolverine fan watching from my living room. What the country witnessed was the team promoted as a top 5 title contender in all the pre-season publications last summer. The Michigan team Wolverine fans had all been hoping for but, with so many injuries throughout the season, one we hadn't seen. Now, finally, with everyone healthy, this was Michigan unleashed.
Most importantly, in winning its first bowl game after four consecutive post-season defeats, Michigan proved it's not as far from college football's elite than some of its detractors would have you believe. It still can play with anybody.
All that from one game?
Yes. All this from one game. Just as one game - last year's Rose Bowl defeat at the hands of USC - had the Chicken Littles of the Wolverine universe in a panic and college football pundits frothing at the mouth announcing Michigan's decline. A decline just one game after a three point loss - on the road at Ohio State - less than 24 hours after Bo's death - cost Michigan a shot at the BCS title game.
Following Michigan's loss to USC, radio hosts, bloggers, columnists and casual fans held up the results from Pasadena as a glaring example of all that U-M wasn't. So if that's fair, then today I hold up Michigan - 41, Florida - 35 as proof of everything Michigan still is.
And it ain't too shabby.
(Picture HT: J/Phil)
80 comments:
- Maize said...
As amazed as I am that Mich actually played with passion today, I can honestly say I am glad they played this bowl than the Rose Bowl. Had UM played that buzzsaw of a team USC, the outcome would have been different. Illinois had no business being there.
with that typed, I am filled with such joy that I still can't believe I watched my Wolverines win today.
And I am very glad to see Carr and the Seniors leave the game of football with such a huge win.
Now onto the new era of UM football.
- January 02, 2008 4:24 AM
- Mr. said...
f*ck florida & that scumbag urban
- January 02, 2008 5:20 AM
- Katie said...
That was the best win that I can remember! I always want a win of course, but I wanted this one more than any other time and it was sweeett to have them deliver in a big way! There is no question that Lloyd will be missed, there is a strong nostalgic feeling about the entire game. I am excited about the new era, and I appreciate that R2 was respectful of the day yesterday and was very low key, anytime that he was on camera, he always said, this day is about this team and Coach Carr, not about me. I appreciated that very much. I still feel this incredible feeling, it sort of proved what I felt all year, this is a great team, I am so glad that they were able to show that yesterday!
I am not happy that the press is giving us very little love for it. I am curious what a negative spin ass clown will have on this, and trust me, I will be the first one to comment on his said article if he does that!! Very special win for a very special group of guys and group of coaches. Nicely done!
- January 02, 2008 7:23 AM
- goat7ed said...
Also what that one game makes...winter won't be as cold for you, spring will be more exciting, and the summer will seem so long. Congrats to all the maize and blue faithful.
242 days till kickoff, 340 to beat Army.
- January 02, 2008 7:43 AM
- lane said...
had a big smile for sure. game made my day. big thanks to Lloyd for representing the BIG10 so honorably all these years!
Hats off!
- January 02, 2008 7:51 AM
- Mikoyan said...
That was a pretty sweet game yesterday. Of course the detractors will say that we faced Florida in a off year and it was a lower tier bowl and we probably had no business being there in the first place but screw them. We won. Never mind those same detractors probably say that had the three Florida losses been wins...yadda yadda....91% of America didn't give Michigan a chance...Well...here's a few raspberries...
I think if we had this team agaist the Buckeyes, we would have beat them...
- January 02, 2008 9:58 AM
- Jim said...
What a great win. Being a Florida resident, it will make my 2008 much more enjoyable!
Couple of things...
What a great game by Lloyd and Debord. If they had been this daring and inventive all along, there would have been no need for change (not sure about that pass to Long, or the second pooch, though. There's daring, then there's Les Miles). Regardless, I'm thrilled to see Lloyd go out with a win.
Yes, yes, Mike Hart is wonderful and passionate, but I could have done with a little less trash talking. He wasn't the only one, but he was clearly the ring leader.
Will the REAL stud of the Wolverine receiving corps please stand up? Oh yes, there you are Adrian.
Does this mean we can put the whole "speed" myth to bed? Please?
- January 02, 2008 9:58 AM
- Feelin' Blue said...
Michigan: Doing its part in beating the SEC since 1905.
20-5 since 1905
Go Blue! Go Big Ten!
- January 02, 2008 9:59 AM
- Jennifer said...
everyone said i was crazy to go to the game... hah to them. i had an excellent group of very loud michigan fans around me and lost my voice screaming. lloyd, henne, & arrington were great... very proud to be a wolverine. :)
- January 02, 2008 10:10 AM
- TigerHawk said...
Big Iowa Hawkeye fan who's been lurking here for a long time, but never posted. That game makes me post here for the first time.
I have always respected Michigan for the way they've done their business from Bo to Coach Carr. I teared up the moment they showed the Michigan players going to get the water cooler, and started crying for Lloyd when they doused him. Could not have ended better for a classier man and coach. Those kids played their a$$es off, and showed what they're made of, and as you said, how good they could have been without all the key injuries to key guys.
Way to go "slow" Big Ten team.
PS...Congrats on getting Arrington away from us here in Iowa. Turned out pretty good for you guys, and we sure could have used him the past few years.
- January 02, 2008 10:11 AM
- Jim said...
One other thing...
Growing up, and on through school, I always *expected* we would win. No matter how things were going in the game, it was always a surprise when it finally ended and we hadn't pulled it out. Somewhere between graduation and now, I lost that faith in the outcome. Michigan's "Inevitability Factor" had been compromised.
Yesterday, it was back. Sure, I sweated every play, but in the back of my mind I was convinced we would eventually make the right call or big play and win the game. Don't know why, but it was nice to have that confidence back. It was nice to feel like Michigan again.
- January 02, 2008 10:28 AM
- LudaChristian said...
Couldn't agree more. We played an inspired game, and it was awesome to see what a healthy Michigan team was capable of. If only we'd started off this way!
- January 02, 2008 10:45 AM
- Out of Conference said...
Good game, Michigan. After hearing so much about Hart's heart and team leading skills all year, I have to say I was pretty unimpressed yesterday. It should have been a college career achievement game for him, instead he let Florida get in his head and made an ass of himself. Good thing for him the rest of the team picked up where he left off. Overall the game proved what I expected - two lackluster defenses showing a fireworks of offense. Good win for Carr - also glad to see your DC was hired by Louisville.
- January 02, 2008 11:04 AM
- Tom said...
Great win for the Maize and Blue, Lloyd Carr and the Big Ten. As an big Penn State fan it was great to see the mighty Gators get upended by a Big Ten team. I only have one problem about yesterday's game. What was Rich Rodriguez doing on National Television? It was Lloyd Carr's day of triumph. Rodriguez should have kept a very low profile.
- January 02, 2008 11:06 AM
- zen wizard said...
The most interesting thing to me was the halftime interview with Rodriquez.
He hinted that he is waiting till after all the bowl games to approach certain candidates.
I wonder who?
And that guy must have a budget that would make Donald Rumsfeld blush.
- January 02, 2008 11:11 AM
- Lysa said...
as crazy as this sounds, does anyone have the clip of Crable telling Kirk Hatestreet hes full of it?
- January 02, 2008 11:11 AM
- John said...
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- January 02, 2008 11:26 AM
- John said...
- January 02, 2008 11:27 AM
- John said...
arrrrgh! delete the www.blogger.com part of that link. or just cut and paste: www.michigansportscenter.com/2008/01/shawn-crable-isnt-too-fond-of-kirk.html
- January 02, 2008 11:28 AM
- Jim said...
I heard someone else poking at RR for being on the sidelines. I'm willing to bet he was invited by Lloyd. I thought he *was* low profile and respectful. I only remember seeing him once (joking with BM) and once in the interview, which I was happy to see.
- January 02, 2008 11:31 AM
- Lysa said...
Thank You John! <3
- January 02, 2008 11:37 AM
- zen wizard said...
What was up with those Capital One ads? The "barbarian" campaign was bad enough--but, "Be a mad scientist and design your own credit card?
If, in fact, that was the point...
They always use such a tenuous connection to a credit card.
What is their specialty?
Low rates?
Less than perfect credit cardholders?
High limits?
I don't know.
Dr. Evil taking over the world?
- January 02, 2008 11:45 AM
- Jim said...
Yeah, but..."WAR KITTENS?!?" That was classic.
- January 02, 2008 12:02 PM
- chris said...
Buckeye fan perspective here. What a great win for Michigan yesterday! The plan to put pressure on Tebow worked to perfection. Even though Harvin burned Michigan's D a few times, the pressure forced a number of hurried throws, especially on the key 4th down stop late in the game. I was happy to see Lloyd go out a winner, and was especially happy to see the Big 10 get a huge win against the SEC. If only others (I'm talking to you Wisconsin) had taken care of business... Anyway, congrats, and please root hard for OSU on Monday night. We will need all the help we can get...
- January 02, 2008 12:29 PM
- Feelin' Blue said...
Percy Harvin is unreal. That kid can run. He had me go through a few pairs of underwear.
I still can't get over the win. It was great. And with that win, the Big Ten has its 3rd bowl win necessary for winning the ESPN bowl challenge. (Whoop-dee-doo.) Well done, PSU and Purdue.
Wisco, come on! Now OSU really needs to beat LSU so that the Big 10 can come out ahead of the SEC.
Oh, and the whole speed argument is crap. There are a lot of fast players out there. Take MM and Harvin for example. Is it that the SEC have more of these fast players than every other conference? Are games really played in fast forward at SEC schools? Whatever the case may be, I think that Michigan's record against the SEC and the Big 10's record last year against the SEC sort of show how trite the "speed" argument is. I think that what people are referring to is the advantage of having quick, fit players on both sides of the ball.
- January 02, 2008 12:45 PM
- Cory said...
From a USC Trojan fan of many years.
Congrats on a very satisfying victory, one which started my day off on a great scale, and of course finished up rather nicely in the Rose Bowl.
Perhaps this will force the SEC at least for a day or two to STFU!
Michigan and USC had similar seasons this year, parallel roads of ups and downs, serious and continuing injuries, losses to teams which normally couldn't score a lick against superior defenses, let alone beat us.
Both Michigan and USC showed that when healthy, they were teams to be feared.
Glad your season ended on a high note! Good luck in 2008, replacing Henne and Hart won't be easy. However, with a new coach, and new offensive philosophy, it may all work out for the best.
I enjoy this site immensely, keep up the good work!
Happy New Year!
Cory AKA Tunaslam
- January 02, 2008 12:46 PM
- Feelin' Blue said...
I don't want to take anything away from Georgia, as they absolutely stuffed a high-power offense, but Hawaii just can't hang with the big boys. There, I said it. Everyone wanted another Boise St, and Hawaii was not it.
There is probably not going to be another Boise St for a long time. Last year's Fiesta Bowl was truly one of a kind, and that Boise St team was a great team that deserved to be in the BCS. And I know that it wasn't Hawaii's fault for its weak schedule since traveling there is difficult and no schools want to do it, but Hawaii never proved that it deserved to be in the BCS. And its best win was against a mediocre Washington team that was probably jet-lagged and gave up a big lead.
Is App St the Boise St of this year? No, because Michigan gave them the game. It shouldn't have happened. I don't know how OU fans see their loss to Boise St, but that Fiesta Bowl loss was nothing to be embarrassed about and both teams gave their best effort. Michigan simply played down to its opponent, and had its season ruined...only to be redeemed by a fantastic win yesterday that was one for the ages and quite possibly the best highlight of an otherwise unexciting bowl season.
- January 02, 2008 1:01 PM
- MaizeandBlueinValpo said...
Did anyone catch Mike's interview on ESPN First Take?
- January 02, 2008 1:10 PM
- Joshua said...
I originally posted this in respone to your comments last night, and then you had to go and reinforce my viewpoint today. Since I doubt you'll see them on an old post, here they are. Someone needs to tell you.....
You sir, are a flaming idiot. I am ashamed to share an allegiance to the same school as you, though based on your comments I'm guessing you didn't get that attitude from education at U of M or education anywhere for that matter. It is no wonder your profile is private, if I was as ignorant as you have proven to be I wouldn't claim my comments either. Or perhaps cowardice is the reasoning behind it, as that would not surprise me either.
Oscar Wilde once said "The only thing that ever consoles man for the stupid things he does is the praise he always gives himself for doing them."
Praise yourself much, because you'll get none from those of us who contribute intelligent conversation to this board.
Or, to put it in terms more conducive to your understanding...
I'd call you a retarded donkey, but that would be a disservice to both the mentally challenged and donkeys. You're a fucking moron, and I'm guessing the only reason you watch michigan football is because at one point and time it was the cool thing to do in your trailer park. So do me a favor and the next time you're in public refrain from wearing any michigan gear, just stick to the regular wife beater- you showing your support is embarassing to those of us with brains. fucking moron.
- January 02, 2008 1:25 PM
- Crock said...
hey all-
i just posted some photos and videos from the game on my blog -
- January 02, 2008 1:40 PM
- Feelin' Blue said...
"Oscar Wilde once said 'The only thing that ever consoles man for the stupid things he does is the praise he always gives himself for doing them.'"
Now Joshua's a philosophizer!
- January 02, 2008 1:44 PM
- MGoBlue93 said...
Perhaps this will force the SEC at least for a day or two to STFU!
Nope, sorry, didn't happen. The boards on ESPN were polluted with SEC nation insulting Michigan and brining up App State. The only way to get to SEC land is keep beating them in bowl games. Michigan is 7-3 in their last 10 against the SEC and UW is 2-1 in their last three. The numbers don't suggest any conference is vastly superior to any others.
I'm still giddy from that win yesterday. It's amazing, all the Michigan haters (and being out west, there are a lot of them) have been converted. 1 game and Michigan is respectable again -- amazing! And injuries aside, where was that coaching all season??? The first series of running Hart into the line didn't come until 2:30 in the 4th!!!
joshua... do not use the word "retarded" as an insult. You're lowering yourself to his level.
Did anyone see USC schedule next year? The full PAC 10 run and tOSU and Virginia OOC. Except for ND, absolutely brutal.
Props to Mike Garret and Pete Carrol for having the balls to do such a thing. Too bad our piece of shit AD gives us App State and EMU.
- January 02, 2008 1:50 PM
- whetstonebuck said...
This tepid aversion to sharing your true feelings can only be a reflection of your tortured inner soul. Let it out man. We need to hear what the real Joshua thinks.
- January 02, 2008 1:52 PM
- Katie said...
Crock, thanks for sharing the videos! It was almost like I was there for a few minutes!
- January 02, 2008 1:57 PM
- Joshua said...
If you read the continuation of that sentence I think I absolve myself of that.
Know where I can take classes on forming an opinion? I tend to be shy and kinda wishy-washy with my comments.
feelin Blue,
Philosopher, ladies man, purveyor of the sarcastic, I am a legend to noone but myself. But since the world revolves around me I'm oddly ok with that. I just can't wait until tomorrow, as I get better looking every day. HA!
My ego aside, it's nice to see fans from other schools providing genuine contributions here! Not that it's unusual for a few regulars, but the mass showing is appreciated.
"Somewhere between graduation and now, I lost that faith in the outcome. Michigan's "Inevitability Factor" had been compromised."
WOW. I couldn't have put it better. Somewhere along the way I actually started expecting us to screw up. Perhaps the seed was planted with the Colorado game (yes sorry I brought it up) but it definitely came into fruition during the stretch when we were more likely to win if we were down 10 heading into the fourth quarter than if we were up 10. Yesterday just seemed to erase that, we seemed like us again.
As for the speed issue, we finally showed some, and to one of the announcer's credit he said R2 must be salivating on the sideline knowing he has this much speed to work with.
Seriously, after seeing that first drive yesterday does anyone doubt
R2's Ninja Offense is gonna work in Ann Arbor? And I don't see us falling into a protective shell when we get up 10 or 14, so that inevitablility should be here to stay.
Also, it was nice to see such joy on carr's face as he was carried off the field.
So, who's R2 gonna hire? And when's signing day? and, uh, when's the spring game? Can't come soon enough!
- January 02, 2008 2:08 PM
- Crock said...
katie - glad you enjoyed - it really was amazing! I loved the post-game - knowing we were seeing what wouldn't be shown on tv...Coach Carr's comments - Crable bringing up Herbstreit, Henne getting the MVP, Hart giving the Defense props --- just so great...
- January 02, 2008 2:10 PM
- whetstonebuck said...
Nice video. I have a question.
What were all those people doing standing up? How could the people behind them see the game?
- January 02, 2008 2:13 PM
- Crock said...
whet -
when EVERYONE is standing -- doesn't seem to be a problem :)
and to be honest we were 6 rows from the top - not that many people behind us to be concerned about.
my attitude is that if you come all that way to a game, you better be ready to stand and cheer.
- January 02, 2008 2:18 PM
- Katie said...
Anybody see this yet?
- January 02, 2008 2:45 PM
- Katie said...
Are they serious? USC thinks they should be considered for a shared NC, after losing to Stanford? Michigan is getting NO love for our win....ARGH!
- January 02, 2008 2:47 PM
- goat7ed said...
Joshua, two long (but quality) posts. You could have saved your breath had I been able to interrupt, though...
you had me at retarded donkey
you had me at retarded donkey
- January 02, 2008 3:01 PM
- surrounded in columbus said...
Yost, et al,
Not that I expect anyone missed me, but I held up commenting a day, just to make sure I didn't over react either direction to yesterday's game.
For me, it was a very bitter sweet game.
It was sweet to see Lloyd carried off the field a winner, one last time. Sweet to see Henne have the kind of day we always expected when he became a starter 4 years ago. Sweet to see our D rattling and bruising the other team's QB, disrupting their offense. Sweet to see the SEC crowd have to sit down and talk about something other than their "speed" and brilliant young coaches.
At the same time it was bitter to watch us throw the ball down field after years of refusing to do so out of some strange adherence to long dead theories of offense. Bitter to ask why we hadn't thrown this kind of D at Oregon, or App St, or USC or, well, the list goes on. Bitter to realize that we've had this offense in our playbook since at least 2005, and have used it only once before (2nd half of the rose bowl). Bitter to know all those innovations, adjustments, and adaptations have been available all these years and never used 'cause Lloyd didn't believe in them.
So, at the end of the day, the day was great, but the season still lousy, and the recent history lack luster. If I thought Lloyd would call the games next year like he did yesterday, I'd probably want him back. If he'd called the last 3 or 5 seasons like he did yesterday, I'd be more sentimental about his retiring. But it took his retiring, his assistants needing to audition for new jobs, and the threat of losing 4 straight bowls to get him to unshackle the talent we always talk about & let it play in a system that took advantage our athletes. It was a great send off, one I enjoyed and was happy to see him get. However, I'm still glad it was a send off.
- January 02, 2008 3:13 PM
- Katie said...
Sic - I always miss you when you are not here after a game! Especially since you have that adorable puppy as your avatar! Glad to hear your thoughts!
- January 02, 2008 3:30 PM
- whetstonebuck said...
Sic's back. Yea!
Missed you, buddy. That took some will power not to comment after yesterday's big victory.
Interesting take.
Get rid of the puppy.
- January 02, 2008 3:36 PM
- Joshua said...
They're kidding right? This has gotta be a Will Farrell practical joke or something. Being the team playing the best at the end of the season is only meaningful if we have a playoff, so sorry SC, but you can suck it.
Speaking of a playoff, that would tend to (partially) solve the problem of coaches jumping to another school before bowls. If, say, 8 teams had a a shot at the NC I don't see any of those 8 coaches leaving.
Yes, retarded donkey- not to be confused with ass clown. I'm sure there's a joke in there somewhere, let me know if you find it.
I did miss you, just two days ago we were having a conversation about puppies. Granted they were Erin Andrews' puppies, but puppies nonetheless. Had Lloyd thrown the same gameplan at everybody the last few years there'd be no reason for him to leave and we'd be playing LSU right now and probably the Gators last year though you can't fault the performance given in columbus last year.
With that, it's nice to see him go, and the era of Ninja Football in the Big House begin. Yesterday should've quelled any fears as to our speed, can't wait to see what uses R2 puts it to.
- January 02, 2008 3:57 PM
- Katie said...
Whets, why get rid of the puppy? Spoil sport. And then Joshua comes along....
I thought you didn't like them called puppies, do you see how a girl can never win? Shut up, look pretty, don't pet the puppies......damn. :P
- January 02, 2008 4:09 PM
- Joshua said...
I was merely confused when you spoke of them as "Puppies" instead of their proper name, "FUNBAGS".
HA! Call them whatever you will, they're still enjoyable in almost any shape or form. And this from an admitted ass/leg/kneck & shoulders/oh-who-are-we-kidding-i like-it-all man.
"Shut up, look pretty, don't pet the puppies......"
Why are women always telling me this?
Oh, and the proper name for thighs? Why that would be "EARMUFFS", of course!
- January 02, 2008 4:39 PM
- beast in 'bama said...
Congratulations on the big win. In all honesty, I was stunned by the Michigan victory yesterday. I kept believing all along that Florida would come back and find a way to win. When they rallied to tie the game at 28, I thought that was it for Michigan. Even at 41-35, I thought Florida was still going to find a way to get it done.
But now that I've had a day to absorb what I saw and look at the stats, I see that Michigan totally dominated the game outside of that little stretch in the first half where Florida went up 14-7.
Michigan's sustained aggression coupled with an outstanding game plan proved to be the difference in the game, not speed (IMHO). The defensive line couldn't be blocked. Your coaches took a hint from what Auburn and Georgia did to Tebow - bring tons of pressure on every play once you get the lead. When they did blitz, they did so with a clear plan.
Henne was throwing long passes with touch as only he can in the college game today. There was aggressive play calling throughout the game. The coaches put the game in Henne's hands, and he responded.
Florida's got everybody beat on the speed issue - even in the SEC, none of them can compete with Florida's speed at most positions. But football is not just a footrace. Michigan had enough speed, a lot more sustained aggression, and a much better game plan yesterday. I'm still surprised, but no longer stunned by the outcome.
- January 02, 2008 4:39 PM
- Jim said...
If someone (cough*joshua*cough) is printing: "Florida: Easier to beat then Appalachian State" shirts, I NEED one.
- January 02, 2008 5:00 PM
- Joshua said...
consider it done my friend. I'll have a site address up for you guys in a few days.
- January 02, 2008 5:02 PM
- Feelin' Blue said...
"Oh, and the proper name for thighs? Why that would be "EARMUFFS", of course!"
LOL! I believe the proper name for the puppies that you are referring to is "sweater puppies." I forget where I first heard that one, but I'll never forget my first second base!
SiC, I totally hear you on that one. It really does suck that they got injured and that they didn't play their best all season long. I just don't know. Still, I think that Michigan's huge win was a nice ending to a crazy season in which UM had to fall victim to the first--and worst, most devastating--major upset. The classy coach/father figure got to walk out a winner after such huge disasters. After that loss to Oregon, most of us didn't think that Michigan would even make a bowl game. Before long, UM was a win away from making the Rose Bowl. Maybe that would have been a better finish. I don't know. Yesterday's was so thrilling that I couldn't have asked for anything more. Maybe we had to feel desperation in order to experience sweet redemption. Hopefully this will be the beginning of many more great things to come.
- January 02, 2008 5:36 PM
- Jim said...
"If someone (cough*joshua*cough) is printing: "Florida: Easier to beat then Appalachian State" shirts, I NEED one."
Thanks, joshua, I'll be watching. Only make sure it's "than," or I'll never hear the end of it. ;)
- January 02, 2008 6:00 PM
- G8RB8R said...
What a great game, probably the best bowl game of the year. I sat on the 35 yardline of the Florida side yesterday and watched one hell of a game. Even tho my beloved GATORS lost, you really had to feel good for the UM team when the game ended. I couldn't help but smile as I watched them rush out onto the field, jumping and shouting, waving their helmets in the air. After carrying Carr out onto the field, the majority of the UM players charged over to the UM fans in the ne corner of the endzone and started doing Lambeau Leaps into the stands where their fans were hugging and slapping their backs. I had to wonder if our players would have been as happy, and I had to conclude that they would not have been. It was a tough year for UM, but they played like champions yesterday. Too bad UM failed to play that way all year - they may have been in the BCS title game, instead of another over-rated OSU team. Hail to the Victors! Even the mighty Tebow couldn't win this game (not with our sorry defense & special teams effort, anyway).
We only won 2 big games this year (f$u & Tennessee), while losing to AU, UGA & LSU, so I wasn't that surprised that we lost to you guys. UM was inspired and motivated, while we were lackluster, and at times, dazed & confused.
One other thing, I met some great UM fans before and after the game, really enjoyed jawing with them, they were all nice people, very classy. Really a nice change from all the negative and nasty stuff I ususally hear & see. I hope that all the UM fans had a great time while in Orlando.
- January 02, 2008 6:02 PM
- phil said...
tomorrow's bumpersticker:
- January 02, 2008 6:26 PM
- phil said...
The gator fans were great to all the people in my party. everyone i talked with had class. we had a great time in Florida. thanks for the hospitality. unfortunately, we will be at the national championship game next year with the Wolverines, so we won't be in Florida.
- January 02, 2008 6:30 PM
- Ryan said...
As a Bucks fan, I'm glad you kicked Gator ass. Well done.
- January 02, 2008 8:28 PM
- Katie said...
WVU is looking very good. I hope they can win. The players got the short end of the stick and it would be nice for them to get a win. Although I don't feel the same for the fans who have been pretty nasty about the whole thing.
- January 02, 2008 9:02 PM
- Feelin' Blue said...
I definitely hear that, Katie.
I'm like their defense. They are really stuffing OU's offense so far.
Actually, Phil, the BCS NC game will be in Miami next year at Dolphin Stadium. Hopefully we will be in Florida!
But my expectations aren't that high. It will be a new system. Hopefully Michigan's talented players can adapt quickly as well as get in shape. WVU's players are looking fantastic.
- January 02, 2008 9:27 PM
- surrounded in columbus said...
I'm liking what I see of the "3-3-5" so far. OU is doing nothing on offense so far.
BTW- quote of the bowl season? During the FB TD "scamper"- "...like a runaway beer truck..." That's imagery even wetrk would be hardpressed to surpass.
On another note, I read this in the Dispatch- http://wwwphp.dispatch.com/text/stories/20080102-C1-03.php-
I get that they need to deride anything we do, but this is silly.
- January 02, 2008 9:40 PM
- Katie said...
Feelin blue and Sic,
I was really worried about our D with R2 coming in, I was not convinced that the 3-3-5 stack would be a good thing, I am loving what I am seeing tonight! I am not half as worried as I was. And Blue, I think we Could
Next year!
Sic, I cut and pasted and it was file not found. :o(
- January 02, 2008 9:46 PM
- surrounded in columbus said...
Swet jesus- I hope manningham & arrington were watching during that last TD pass.
Katie- dispatch.com- has a column on "michigan hired wins not class". It's almost surreal.
OMG- just stuffed OU on 4th & 1. All opposing fans who have stopped by to piss on the stack need to rethink.
- January 02, 2008 9:58 PM
- MGoBlue93 said...
Katie... Did you see the college football edition of SportsCenter tonite? There was an interview with Pete Carroll and I think it clears up any confusion that that exists regarding where USC thinks they should be. Pete specifically said he wasn't going to take a play from the Meyer or Stoops playbook but simply that he wishes they could still be playing.
And I do to... could you imagine a USC v. UGA game this bowl season? Wow!
- January 02, 2008 10:11 PM
- MGoBlue93 said...
SiC, thanks for the link from the Dispatch. I really don't have a dog in this hunt since I haven't seen a down of RR coached Michigan football. But it seems to me that if money was the motivator as Arace suggests, then why didn't RR bolt for Bama a year earlier???
I have seen a couple of RR interviews and he repeated himself yesterday, that there will be "some things" coming out at a later time. I wonder if those "things" involve death threats against his wife and his kids getting harassed in school after the Pitt loss? By way of comparison, Carr lost 5 of his last 6 against tOSU, did anyone in A2 threaten deadly force against him as a consequence?
- January 02, 2008 10:21 PM
- MGoBlue93 said...
The third paragraph is good for a giggle or two.
- January 02, 2008 10:28 PM
- Katie said...
Thanks Sic, I will see if I can locate it, not sure why I want to get pissed though....LOL.
93, I am glad to hear that Carroll isn't pulling a Meyer. The same could be said for many teams right now, including Michigan (that we wish we could keep playing after seeing what this team can really do) that is just the way the ball bounces, you lose to Stanford, it doesn't matter how good you are the rest of the year, you are done.
As to R2 and death threats, just reading the posts of some of the WVU fans (and one was added on a thread down a bit just yesterday, I hope Yost caught it and deleted it) they have been vicious in a scary sort of way, so I am inclined to believe that it could have happened. Honestly, can you blame him for wanting to make a positive career move? He has changed his offensive play book every single year, he is not one to grow stale and moving to a bigger school, is one of those things that innovators do to keep from becoming stale.
- January 02, 2008 10:29 PM
- Joshua said...
Wow. And they're doing this with West Virginia talent. Imagine what it'll be like with the guys who'll come to Ann Arbor. SCARY.
- January 02, 2008 11:49 PM
- Feelin' Blue said...
OU = Often Upset
- January 02, 2008 11:51 PM
- Mikoyan said...
I think if it were jsut the money, he would have bolted for Alabama last year. I think he sees the chance to come to Michigan and stay here a few years. He probably also sees a chance to get some of the players he's been dreaming about.
If they were going to implement a D1A playoff, I think it would have to be at least 16 teams and include the conference champions. Otherwise it would still be the sham it is right now.
- January 03, 2008 12:09 AM
- MGoBlue93 said...
WVU just waxed OU's ass. OMG! WVU, I apologize for all those "overrated" rants earlier this year.
- January 03, 2008 12:12 AM
- MGoBlue93 said...
And using the transitive property of college football:
Pitt > OU
App State > UF
What a crazy season.
- January 03, 2008 12:15 AM
- MGoBlue93 said...
Does the Fiesta Bowl have the ugliest trophy or what?
- January 03, 2008 12:16 AM
- MGoBlue93 said...
OMG part 2... the FOX announcer closed the Fiesta Bowl broadcast by saying that if you position your nose just right you can smell the sofa cushions all the way from Morgantown.
- January 03, 2008 12:23 AM
- Feelin' Blue said...
There was an article in SN a week or so ago about RR. Tom Dienhart wrote it. (I must add that Dienhart is an idiot.) There was one quote that stood out. After WVU's win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, RR apparently told Dienhart , "You know, coaching at your alma mater isn't all it's cracked up to be." I'm paraphrasing what I read, but that is very close to the exact quote.
I think that RR also left WVU because the fans are insane. I was watching the game against Louisville and the crowd got so quiet because WVU wasn't beating them by enough.
It's like RR betrayed some giant WV family. Actually, it's almost literally like that!
- January 03, 2008 12:27 AM
- Katie said...
I am really happy for those players at WVU!
LOL@ the announcers smelling burning sofa...HA!
- January 03, 2008 8:32 AM
- Jim said...
I don't know that it's even worth responding to, but the Dispoatch article is all spin.
I would have liked to see RR coach their bowl game, but enough with the "abandoned the kids" riff. He didn't leave a bunch of orphan toddlers in the woods. The "kids" and the staff knew the gameplan and obviously got along fine.
Also, let's drop the "he sold these kids on his system" crap, as well. Any coach that leaves a program will leave some of the kids he recruited. What about the kids who came to play for Carr? Should we cry for them, too? What about Tressel's poor recruits at Youngstown?
Perhaps the most annoying is the frequent misuse of Bo's "Michigan Man" quote. That quote was made in specific reference to Bill Frieder...a basketball coach...who had announced he was leavbing for a job at Arizona State before the NCAA Tournament started. It was never intended as the baseline requirement for future football coaches.
"On one side, Buckeyes backers can revel in the fact that Michigan is no longer Ivy League clean. Indeed, the program is now as openly hedonistic and jaded as any other program in major college football. One hundred years of haughty imperiousness can be put asunder."
Look, I'm no fan of tosu, but I don't go out of my way to look for or spin shit to run them down. This article...it's just sad. When you look to other people or programs to define yourself, you can never become anything more than a pale reflection.
- January 03, 2008 9:39 AM
- Mikoyan said...
The "he abandoned the kids" makes for good press. Like I said somewhere else, if it were just about the money, he would have bolted for Alabama last year or sooner. I think he wants to come to Michigan because of something else. Even the Football guy that I like to read "Tuesday Morning Quarterback" was ragging on him, lumping him in with Saban and the like. Well, if he leaves in two years, then that's a fair assessment. IF he stays a while, then not so.
- January 04, 2008 1:14 AM
- G8RB8R said...
MGoBlue93 said...
And using the transitive property of college football:
Pitt > OU
App State > UF
What a crazy season.
Let's see...UM loses to App State & costs Carr his job, UF loses to the team that lost to App State, therefore, following the same logic, Meyer should also step down at UF. Nah.
But, the one that needs to go at UF is Charlie Strong, Asst Head Coach & Defensive Coach. This guy sucks. This was a Zook hire, and it eventually cost him his job - hell, we couldn't even stop Mississippi State, for Pete's sake, the worst team in the SEC. And this is what really kills me....UF is running the same defense that we ran when Zook was there. Lots of great players and lots of sorry coaching.
What's the point of having a TEBOW, if you can't stop the good teams from scoring?
Hat's off to UM & Carr for not running the score up on us.
- January 04, 2008 9:25 AM
- MGoBlue93 said...
G8RB8R, do you really think the App State game cost Carr his job?
Carr had the unwavering support of the administration. And yes, while the alumni and boosters were crying foul, I'm wondering if such folks wield the same influence like they do down in SEC country.
Carr has been intensely private, so we'll never know the real reason for his retirement but Carr has acknowledged now publicly the Rose Bowl loss from last year was one of his toughest losses ever and he notified Michigan's AD about his retirement heading into the fall.
I would never think Meyer should go either. And to tell you the truth, I've been a pretty outspoken guy about Meyer in the past. I was pleasantly surprised at the kind words he had for Michigan during the coaching search and the bowl game post-game press conference.
Michigan has a secondary much like UF's. The difference is on Tuesday, Tebow threw off his back foot all day while UF didn't get the same type of pressure on Henne.
Florida is young and loaded and they will be back this fall. Georgia (and depending on the BCS game, LSU) will probably be ranked ahead of them to start, but this past season showed preseason polls don't mean shit.
- January 04, 2008 8:31 PM
- G8RB8R said...
For us, the fantasy of next season will be how high we are ranked at the beginning of the season. The reality of next season, we will be no better next year, than this year. And the only way this scenario changes, will be if there are some defensive coaching changes.
"...do you really think the App State game cost Carr his job?" Would Carr still be there if UM had beaten App State? That game would not have even been a blip on the radar, just recorded as another gimme win for Michigan. But when you lose to someone whom is supposed to be a sacrificial victim, then the heat is turned up many fold. This story was beat to death by the media at the time. It's never just one thing that does a coach in, but the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back" that does. 'Course losing to tOSU, doesn't help, either. Same thing will happen to Meyer if we keep losing to UGA, one loss is tolerated, but I can assure you, back-to-back losses to UGA will cost Meyer his job, as UF has not lost back-to-back games to UGA since the late 1980's.
- January 05, 2008 9:43 AM
- Katie said...
Carr would be gone, even if we had won a NC. He made that decision long before any game was played this season. Martin said, time and again, Lloyd could stay as long as he wanted to. Yes, sections of the fan base were calling for his head (at least they did not threaten the lives of his wife and children as WVU did) However, there still was a very loyal fan base for him as well. Even those calling for his head, respect him as a person and member of our community. So this was not at all about running him out on a rail because of a loss or two (that yes, were huge losses for this program). He is a highly respected man and he went out on his own terms for his own reasons and to make it anything other than that is absolute disrespect to him.
- January 05, 2008 10:20 AM


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February Meeting - Bristol & West General Branch.
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