Monday, February 17, 2025

Michigan Monday: Another W in Columbus

If your old enough to remember the John Cooper years, the Buckeyes every year would over prepare for the Wolverines mentally and physically, so much so that when they played the Wolverines they struggled to execute because so much was on the line.  One wrong play, one bad snap, one bad throw, one bad penalty, one missed assignment could change the game and give the Buckeyes another 12 months of hell. 


You ask why would Ohio State's DC leave for Penn State?  Yes, the money increased.  But I have a theory, that losing to Michigan and the fans reaction (even after winning the Peach Bowl Championship) caused him to look for other jobs.  I would.  Hell, I'm surprised Ryan Day didn't take the first flight out of CBus after winning the Peach Bowl, his kids were mocked at school after the Michigan loss, his wife barely left the house.  That is a not a life anyone would want.  

Now back to basketball and what happened yesterday.  Michigan and Ohio State played a very close 2nd half of basketball, neither team could separate themselves.   It wasn't the Roddy Gale 3 point party that I predicated but Vlad was sharp and his teammates around him played well.   Even Cason the freshman who has struggled to see the court lately came in and gave the Wolverines a spark at the end of the 1st half.    

It comes down to the final shot, Michigan is winning by 2, the Buckeyes can try for the win with a 3 or a 2 for the tie.   The Buckeye guard has 7 foot Wolf on him at the 3 point line, he decides to drive on the talented Wolverine, gets into the lane and Wolf slips.  He has an uncontested bunny say from 6 feet?  He shoots it 4 feet, in one of the worst shots you will ever see.    Jones gets the air ball and is fouled with .2 on the clock and the game was over. 

Nobody here is arguing that Michigan vs. Ohio State Basketball is anywhere near the rivalry of the Football Game, but do the kids know that?  That kid could shoot that shot better with the lights off and his eyes closed.  He felt the pressure of the end of the game shot and the rivalry then left it short.  

How about Dusty and them boys!  He is 20-5 now and #1 in the Big Ten.  Yes, they have a tough road to a regular season Big Ten Championship, but what he has done is nothing short of spectacular this season.  Michigan might have to increase his salary to keep him from leaving to Indiana (which is assumed his dream job), but he is worth every $1. 

MSU up next on Friday.

  • I did not see the SNL 50 year special but saw Adam Sandler's opening song.  Another classic. 
  • Ferris State RB Kannon Katzer is one of the hottest RB's in the transfer portal. Several programs are showing interest in the Division II National Champ who averaged nearly nine yards per carry with over 20 yards per catch en route to 1,429 total yards and 14 TDs.

Friday, February 14, 2025

Michigan Friday: New Transfer Numbers

 We have a breaking news on information you need right now!  3 Transfers have their numbers! 

  • Trey Williams DT #0
  • TJ Metcalf S #7
  • Tevis Metcalf CB #24
Now you can enjoy your weekend and Valentines Day!
  • Some programs are electing to not have a Spring Game and moving to an NFL OTA model where they do mandatory practices in the off season.  It helps lower injuries and maybe from guys hitting the portal.  Not Michigan which Spring Game is scheduled for April 19th. 
  • Michigan Basketball Travels to C-Bus on Sunday, 1:00 Tip.  Is this the Roddy Gale game?
  • YouTube and Paramont have come to a short term agreement to keep its channels on the Streamer.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Michigan Thursday: Big House Music Blog?

There has been ice hockey and professional soccer played at the Big House.  Even Slippery Rock played a game at Michigan Stadium.  I always thought it would be a good concert venue for some major band getting back together. It would be a once in a lifetime event, like a Led Zeppelin reunion or maybe the Fat Boys. 😃


Michigan announced that on 9/27 that they will be hosting a Zach Bryan and John Mayer concert.  That seems like a unique pair.  John has been the lead singer for the Grateful Dead and I could see that being a concert.  U2 maybe?  I will just keep naming bands that performed at the Sphere in Las Vegas.  Hometown hero Bob Seger is another one.  Eminem and Kid Rock representing Detroit would've worked in my mind.  

As long at it makes money for the UM and supports NIL, I'm for it! 

  • If you dumped cable and signed up for You Tube TV, you could lose CBS and the rest of the Paramount channels today.  Not good for Big Ten Basketball or the NCAA Tournament. 
  • OSU did hire former Lions head coach Matt Patricia, the 85 year-old Wayne Fontes turned them down. 😂
  • Here are your NFL Combine invites:


Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Wolverine Wednesday: Michigan Takes Down Purdue

I sure hope IU doesn't pull Dusty away from Ann Arbor.  In less then a year, he has turned this program around.  He completely rebuilt the roster through the portal and is doing a nice job in recruiting.  His team is 12-0 at home now and now has it's headline win over #7 Purdue.   Michigan is currently #1 in the Big Ten standings. 


Michigan was down 10 in the 2nd half but used balanced scoring to defeat the Boilermakers.  Wolf is talented but still plays a bit loose.  I know big men struggle from the line but if you go to Yale, that should be a guaranteed 80%+ rate from the free throw line,  Right?  😀  I guess all I have to do is called out Rubin Jones and he puts a nice game together.  Gayle played well off the bench and scored 14. 

Big win and congratulations to the entire team! 

  • Reports are Ohio State offered former Michigan DC DJ Durkin to be their next DC.  He declined and is staying at Auburn with a new contract.  DJ was of course the former head coach of Maryland as well. 
  • Speaking of Ohio State DC search, they are now interviewing former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia.