John Bacon Book Excerpt
Believe it or not, I remember reading
this article in 1996. It’s as good today
as it was then. Do yourself a favor over
lunch and reminisce about the Ole Ball Coach!!!
A Short List of Links to Folks That Are WAY More Optimistic (And
Demanding) Than The MMQ!
Maize And Brew Stating
Championship or Bust!
I get that it looks like (on
paper) this “HAS TO BE THE YEAR” for Michigan, but I’ve been around, ya’
know? Injuries and other bad luck ju-ju can
mess things up very quickly. But
Michigan, as stated before, is due for some Karma.
Heismann Winner Woodson
Guaranteeing Victory in Columbus
Uh….Charles? I wouldn’t have done this…But again,
hey, what do I know?
Baumgardner Rounds Up the QB’s
Milton Can THROW the Ball 85
yards!
I can’t even comprehend that number….
Regardless of who starts, Michigan’s
suddenly very deep at QB. What a
difference 3 years can make!
How Did I Miss THIS??? Les Miles Has Taken Up ACTING!
I catch pretty much everything, but
this little item slipped through the cracks:
And these aren’t all cameos! In the spirit of Senator Fred Thompson who
acted for multiple years while being a US Senator, Les has found a 2nd
career. Les had to obtain a SAG card and
everything! He’s got a Major Role In
“Angry Men” due out in 2018 about an Engineer that tries to stop the launch of
the Space Shuttle that fateful day. Les
plays Nelson. Someone in
Hollywood is thinking as there are THOUSANDS and maybe MILLIONS of CFB fans
that will go see Les in anything. Just
to see what he’s doing and how he does it.
Still don’t know why someone
hasn’t taken a flyer on the Mad Hatter with all the success he had at LSU and
OSU.
Someone still might, but it’ll be
a move of desperation.
Feedback, Texts, and E-mail….
What the Hell, MMQ: You’re the most optimistic guy I know! Defense returning 9 starters from a top 5
ranked D last season! Tarik Black
healthy and Peoples-Jones BACK for Patterson to chuck ‘em to! IF running game keeps defenses honest and
Patterson is somewhat effective, isn’t it “SKY IS THE LIMIT” TIME in 2018????
Well, yeah, assuming ALL OF THAT. Look – I was EXTREMELY optimistic last season
and then…well, last season happened. In 2016
I was EXTREMELY optimistic and then Newsome, Iowa and the suckeyes happened. Can’t a guy just sort of wait and see how
things progress? I’m also a schedule nut
and believe me, Wiscy, LNU and PSU all in row (wiscy and PSU at home) ain’t going to be
cake walks, either. McSorley is back at
PSU and Wiscy is Wiscy. And LNU
returns Lewerke and Scott which will be difficult, but if the Defense is as
good as usual, should be manageable. Plus opening up in South Bend sucks. First game is the first game and you never
know what you’re gonna’ get.
Michigan managed the Gators last season until the Gators were revealed
to be not that great. And I don’t need
to mention the Horror. So, cut me a
little slack and reel the expectations in a bit.
Also – The gambler in me KNOWS that winning
them all is pretty tough…As I’ve stated previously on multiple
occasions…
Which is the harder game: Opening with the Domers in South Bend or
finishing with the suckeyes in Columbus?
IMHO, the suckeyes will ALWAYS be the
tougher game as it’s the last game of the regular season and lately (4 for 20)
the suckeyes have owned Michigan.
I do believe that the scales are about to tip back in the Wolverines
favor, but they have to do it. With
respect to opening with the domers (JEEZ I HATE THESE GUYS!), Michigan
has managed it before. I just wish there
was a tune-up game before having to go to South Bend. But its there first game, also. So, that’s sort of even or fair, if you will.
Do you think Newsome will return?
Good question. In a story that has a shot for a top 5
ranking under the category of “the scariest college football story over the
last two seasons” (and there’s a LOT of them), Newsome discussing his ordeal of
nearly losing his leg, 38 days in the hospital and 6 surgeries in 40 days is
something that is frightening and inspirational at the same time. For ANYONE to want to go back and play the
game after that type of ordeal is incredibly courageous. But love of the game is a powerful motivator. I hope he can fulfill his dream and come back,
but I also know how doctors think. He
may never get cleared to play...Just sayin’.
ETC
NBA Play-Off Thoughts…
Is it just me or is the NBA turning into “Soccer on Wood”? I’ve seen more flopping in the play-offs this
year than I think I’ve ever seen in the past. What happened to just good old fashioned hard
nosed hoops by grown men? I’m tired of
the whining to the refs and guys looking and playing, dare I say this,
wimpish.
Washington Redskin Cheerleaders Pose Topless!
Thumbs up, I guess?? Not
sure how this happened or why it wasn’t a volunteer activity!
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