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The biggest person to blame is Bill Martin, for tw...

2010-03-03T16:36:30.402-05:00

The biggest person to blame is Bill Martin, for two reasons. First, Carr wanted to retire after the 2006 season and Martin talked him out of it. You don't keep a person in job whose heart is not into it and it was clear that Carr's heart wasn't into coaching at the end of his tenure. Second, Bill Martin messed up the hiring process. Besides Schiano and RR, who were the candidates for the job? From what I heard Less Miles and Brian Kelly were never considered as candidates for the job from the Administration's perspective. It appears that Martin didn't have many candidates from which to chose.

Whoa there big fella, please step back off the led...

2010-03-03T16:09:39.874-05:00

Whoa there big fella, please step back off the ledge, we need to keep the dedicated fans around ;)

I share your disappointment, my whole family, inclusing myself went to M. My parents met there. I grew up going to games, had a maize & blue bedroom my whole life, met Bo, am crazy for M in all aspects. Not mention, my Mother comes from Columbus and even after 50 some odd years since she left to go to UM, her family there still refers to her as traitor sometimes, only somewhat humorously. I get a large scarlet & gray sheet cake delivered to me in California each Novemeber when we lose that says 'Eat Me' on it. Did I mention that I also got to grow up a rabid M fan just outside East Lansing? Yeah, that sucked, and still sucks. I have eaten a LOT of shit the last 3 years, to say the least, but......

Don't make 2010 a MUST for everything, it isn't realistic and only sets you up for more disappointment. With a Soph QB and a defensive secondary that will still be freshman and walk-ons, 8-9 wins is possible, but not likely. 7-8 would be great progress. Beating MSU AND OSU? Not likely either, but MSU is certainly a distinct possibility. OSU, though i hate to say it, has a huge talent gap right now AND they are a pretty wel coached program and will be able to leverage that pretty well. We could upset them, hopefully we do, but the percentages are against it.

Seeth, internalize the abuse and hold onto to it so that your rage builds up. But don't focus it on the people that have done their best (Carr) to maintain the program, or those that are sweating to rebuild it (RR). We are on the same side and being bitter at them is counter-productive.

2011 will see the resurgence of M in all its glory, sporting a new look that will carry it forward and back to its rightful place. then all the rage you feel will turn to sweetness as we resume our winning ways, but now instead of the traditional 8-9-10 wins and a 50/50 bowl ratio, we will be looking at vying for national championships on a regular basis. I firmly believe that and 2010 will be a substantial step in that direction.

Patience..Little Grashoppa, all will be clear in time ;)

Oh, and Go Blue!

Excellent post...you pretty much summed it up for ...

2010-03-03T13:57:32.214-05:00

Excellent post...you pretty much summed it up for me! Thanks. Let's see some really great athleticism this year - we already know we possess it, let's see the tons of amazing team weapons put into full use AND be successful, let's see what outstanding talent, coaching and observed confidence are Michigan on and off the field. We are Michigan and there is nothing better than Michigan football on a Saturday afternoon. Go Blue!