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I grew up in Michigan as a U of M fan. I am in Illinois as a U of M fan. I don't know where I will die but I'll guaruntee that I will still be a U of M fan. I was born in Owosso, MI, a small town about 40 minutes from Lansing to an Oklahoma fan and someone who knew next to nothing about football. I have a younger brother who couldn't tell me the difference between Bo Schembechler and Bo Derek. Life is rough... But I make the best of it. My best friend is one of the most knowlegable people I know when it comes to anything sports related so I always have him to fall back on. I work in an office with a bunch of computer programmers so you do the math cause I'm tired of it.

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Michigan vs. Penn State: A Sad Story in Ann Arbor

Published 17 days ago
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ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 19: Head coach Rich Rodriguez of the Michigan Wolverines watches warmups before the game with the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Michigan Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won 45-17. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Dear Rich Rodriguez, What Were You Thinking??

Published about 1 month ago
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Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: The Battle for the Big 10 Begins in Columbus

Published about 1 month ago
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MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 26: B.J. Cunningham #3 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a touchdown catch with teammate Joel Nitchman #65 against the Wisconsin Badgers on September 26, 2009 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin defeated Michigan State 38-30. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Michigan State: A Congratulations 42 Years in the Making

Published about 1 month ago
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Favorite Athletes

Chad Henne, Mike Hart, Chase Daniel, Chauncy Billups, Tom Brady
Favorite Sports Teams

Michigan Wolverines, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings
All Time Sports Moment

Henne to Manningham Michigan vs. Penn State 2005
Most Memorable Game Attended

2004 Michigan vs Michigan State
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

None
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't Care
Schumacher or Senna?

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Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10

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by Tim
28 days ago

If you get a chance to check out my latest Big Ten column, I'd appreciate it - thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270952-carrying-on-about-big-ten-football-october-10
by Tim
2 months ago

Hope you'll pick against us at FirstandBigTen.com!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246819-show-off-your-football-genius-play-ten-by-ten-on-first-and-big-ten
by Tim
3 months ago

SEC media policy makes it hard on fans, freelance journalists (of which many B/R writers are both). Thoughts?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233755-sec-creates-shortsighted-new-policy-uninvents-mr-gores-internet
by Tim
5 months ago

Always enjoy the chance to do an interview- please check it out if you get a chance! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197232-br-exclusive-interview-dave-coulier-talking-stanley-cup-finals
by Andrew
8 months ago

This website sucks me in and makes me not sleep
by Christopher
9 months ago

What do you think about Rodriguez changing the tradition at UM and putting the #1 jersey on defense? I personally thought it was stupid and took away from the excitement wideouts who look forward to battling for the top spot, getting that distinction.

I wish Rich would not have put so much stock in landing Pryor. By doing that he handicapped the QB position when we failed to sign him. Let's hope he recruits like he did at West Virginia.
by Michael
11 months ago

Thanks for fixing that mistake. I think I saw a chart on Heisman Trophy QBs winning national championships and forgot that it didn't include all positions. Just an honest mistake.

Good luck to your Wolverines. I'm looking forward to when they regroup so that my Gators will have a chance for some payback for the past couple losses.
by Tim
11 months ago

My wife and I coach high school basketball, so I don't have quite as much time in the winter. I am writing "Carrying On About Purdue Basketball" every Friday...this article explains the concept.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/81346-attention-bleacher-report-i-dare-you-to-read-about-purdue-basketball

Thanks!
by Tim
11 months ago

Thanks for the add, Dean!
by Tim
11 months ago

The last regular-season edition of COACF:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/85221-carrying-on-about-college-football-nov-23
by Jeff
11 months ago

Hey Dean,
Check out my article on U of M, comment please!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83205-when-success-becomes-mediocrity-michigan-football-08
by Tim
11 months ago

11/16 Carrying On:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/82627-carrying-on-about-college-football-nov-16

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Michigan vs. Penn State: A Sad Story in Ann Arbor

Dear Rich Rodriguez, What Were You Thinking??

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: The Battle for the Big 10 Begins in Columbus

Michigan State: A Congratulations 42 Years in the Making

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