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Co-host "You're an Idiot but I Love You: a Michigan-MSU Podcast." Retired sports writer/talk show host.

Metro Detroit
Joined August 2009
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2 years
All I want for Christmas is ... a Michigan Football win over Georgia. #GoBlue
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5 months
In the CFP era (2014-present), no national champion won five games against ranked opponents in its last six contests until ... Michigan. Alabama beat four in its last six in 2015, 2017 and 2020 but never five. U-M's stretch run to win it all is unparalleled in the history books.
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3 years
Meanwhile in Champaign, Illinois is claiming Michigan’s Sweet 16 berth.
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Michael Spath
2 years
I'm so sick of the right and the left pointing the finger at who's to blame for everything. I am an American. I am for democracy and freedom, and when an old enemy is once again a threat, I stand not with a political party, but with my country and our allies.
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3 years
Hassan Haskins and Aidan Hutchinson became legends today. (Along with 113 teammates)
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Michael Spath
3 years
Who else woke up early today like it was Christmas morning, ready to consume every story about Michigan's triumph over OSU? Especially loving the analysis from Columbus outlets that acknowledge U-M kicked the Buckeyes' rear end.
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Michael Spath
5 years
Jim Harbaugh just got his second win over a Top 10 team and don't let anyone tell you otherwise or that Notre Dame wasn't very good. Give credit when credit is due, and Michigan just absolutely dominated a damn fine football team.
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3 years
Best coached game of the Harbaugh era. This is a masterpiece
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Michael Spath
5 months
There is no shelf life on celebrating a national championship. Five months, five years, 20 years from now, we will all revel in Team 144. #GoBlue
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Michael Spath
4 years
Here’s who loses if there is no college football. The players. The coaches. The administrators. The fans. Olympic sports teams. Media that covers college football. Stadium workers. Hospitality businesses in college towns. TV partners. Here’s who wins. No one.
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Michael Spath
5 months
The last time Michigan played for the national title I was 18 and went with my brother John, 20, who died six months later from brain cancer. We had an amazing experience I cherish forever. Hoping for repeat magic.
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Michael Spath
3 years
If yesterday was the last we saw of Isaiah Livers I just want to say thanks. You did the Block M proud. Great on-court player, selfless team player, good citizen. Wherever you go in life, Michigan Wolverines everywhere will stand by your side.
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Michael Spath
4 years
Totally fair not to compare eras so how about this: Last two years, Rutgers allowed 108 points and 1,173 yards to Ohio State. Michigan allowed 118 points and 1,144 yards to Ohio State.
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Michael Spath
4 years
Good news: Michigan is not far off and only needs a great QB to take that next step. Bad news: it's Year 5 and we've said the same thing for four seasons.
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Michael Spath
6 months
The best thing Michigan fans could do is just not show up. GameDay is only GameDay because of the crowd behind it. No-show and take away the atmosphere they crave.
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Just announced: ESPN's @CollegeGameDay will be in Ann Arbor next week - 10th trip all-time to 'The Game' and 15th visit to a @UMichFootball home game.
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Michael Spath
7 months
If ultimately, the entire book on this Michigan investigation is one school hired a private-investigator firm to find dirt on another school, turned it over to the NCAA because said school is struggling to beat U-M on the field and must resort to sanctions to have a chance ... it
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Michael Spath
7 months
I’ve seen Harbaugh, Grbac, Griese, Brady, Henson, Navarre, Henne, Denard, Gardner, Rudock, Patterson and McNamara. JJ McCarthy is the best QB in my lifetime to wear the winged helmet.
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Michael Spath
5 months
Michigan since Stallions was dismissed: W, @ MSU 49-0 W, Purdue 41-13 W, @ No. 9 Penn State 24-15 W, @ Maryland 31-24 W, No. 2 OSU 30-24 W, No. 18 Iowa 26-0 (Big Ten title) W, No. 4 Alabama 27-20 (CFP) Anyone that thinks U-M hasn't earned where they are legitimately is a fool.
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Michael Spath
2 years
Jim Harbaugh has led Michigan to the best back to back regular seasons of my lifetime. And I wanted him fired after 0-5 start to OSU. I was dead wrong about him and I am very glad Warde Manuel doesn’t listen to me. Harbaugh’s legacy is secured. Go Blue forever.
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Michael Spath
5 years
When I hear Juwan Howard talk ... if I was an 18-year old recruit I would 100% want to play for this guy.
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Michael Spath
2 years
Thank you Cade McNamara. The Michigan football fan base is indebted to you for leading this program back to its championship level and beating the Buckeyes. Wishing you the best of luck wherever you land. Any program would be lucky to have you.
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5 years
Zach Charbonnet has now tied Mike Hart (2004) and Tyrone Wheatley (1991) for the most rushing touchdowns by a true freshman in Michigan history, with nine.
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Michael Spath
4 years
Jim Harbaugh, Josh Gattis and Don Brown can all turn in a resignation letter after this one or they can get fired at years end but they need to GTFO
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Michael Spath
3 years
Hey Juwan, you’ve got a 1,000,000+ Maize and Blue fans that have your back.
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Michael Spath
3 years
This Michigan basketball team is incredible.
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Michael Spath
8 years
Friend from ESPN says there is an overhead angle that shows Barrett never got first down but officials didn't have access to it. Really?
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Michael Spath
2 years
No Cody Pickett for Pitt. No Kenneth Walker for Michigan State. A Peach Bowl that loses all its luster. How much better does it feel that Michigan is playing for it all and not dealing with opt-outs.
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Michael Spath
5 months
Magic fulfilled. Thank you Johnny. #GoBlue
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Michael Spath
5 months
The last time Michigan played for the national title I was 18 and went with my brother John, 20, who died six months later from brain cancer. We had an amazing experience I cherish forever. Hoping for repeat magic.
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Michael Spath
5 years
Per his buyout, Chris Ash will get $8.47 million to not coach Rutgers. That's the best win of his career.
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Michael Spath
6 months
So in the last 6 weeks as our rivals claim every win we’ve ever had is fraudulent, we beat MSU the same way we’ve been beating them, PSU the same way and once again vanquish OSU. Get outta here with this “tainted” junk.
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Michael Spath
5 years
I am a staunch critic of Harbaugh and have been a staunch critic of Patterson this season but if you can't recognize a game in which the QB played winning football and instead point the finger at him for the loss, all you are is a hater.
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Michael Spath
2 years
To every Michigan football player, all 110+ of you, and every Michigan coach, and every Michigan staffer: THANK YOU.
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Michael Spath
7 months
It turns out every B10 team has a Connor Stallions, just that Illinois' works for Ohio State and Ohio State's works for Penn State and Penn State's works for Maryland's and on and on. Not sure if it technically breaks the rules but the intent was damn well there.
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Michael Spath
3 years
Whatever happens next week I have thoroughly enjoyed this Michigan football season. Excited for every college football Saturday, and largely going to bed every Saturday night feeling great. #goblue #beatthebuckeyes
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Michael Spath
5 years
Biggest head-scratcher ... how did Jim Harbaugh go from a Super Bowl-participating coach to someone who simply can't motivate, game plan, prepare and in-game coach his team on the biggest stages?
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Michael Spath
3 years
Mike Smith is the best transfer in Michigan athletics history. Tell me I’m wrong.
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Michael Spath
2 years
Indiana ranks last in the big ten and 120th nationally in big passing plays allowed and Michigan hasn’t taken one shot downfield. The coaches have turned JJ McCarthy into a check down QB. Amazing.
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Michael Spath
4 years
From a source this morning on whether Michigan's president will vote to play football: "He's trying to put out so many fires on campus that he just doesn't have the political capital to deny sports, especially when the blowback was far greater than I think anyone expected."
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Michael Spath
5 years
Hire a real OC and become the CEO of Michigan football Jim. Your fan base is begging you.
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Michael Spath
6 months
As a Michigan fan, yes it would have been easier to play FSU but bring on Bama. If you want to win the national title, show the world who you are by playing the best.
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Michael Spath
4 months
If Jim Harbaugh wants to be back at Michigan, the contract hurdles will work themselves out. If he wants to coach in the NFL, shake his hand, say thank you for leading us to the promised land, root for his success, & offer unwavering support to Sherrone Moore & the returning
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Michael Spath
3 years
On his record-setting day, Aidan Hutchinson passed Brandon Graham, Taco Charlton, James Hall, Mark Messner, Chris Hutchinson, Curtis Greer, David Bowens and LaMarr Woodley in going from 10 to a school record 13 sacks. That is ELITE company.
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Michael Spath
7 months
Another thought, if if if Michigan cannot get its injunction, and Jim Harbaugh cannot be on the sidelines, think the best course of action is to name someone like Mike Hart, i.e. not a coordinator. Let Sherone Moore and Jesse Minter do their jobs w/o having to focus on HC role.
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Michael Spath
5 years
Juwan Howard has literally done everything I could have asked for as a fan since the day he was hired.
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Michael Spath
4 months
As a fan, last 21 days are unparalleled in my lifetime. Rose Bowl and natty for Michigan, two playoff wins for Lions and playing for right to go to Super Bowl. This is heaven.
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Michael Spath
1 year
I know it’ll probably go to to JJ or Edwards, but I’d give Will Johnson the MVP for tonight. His two picks has been massive game changers.
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Michael Spath
4 years
Why was Cade McNamara not Michigan’s QB to start the season. This team plays with an energy and efficient when he’s on the field.
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Michael Spath
3 years
Michigan is officially 1-0 against Ohio State in the John Spath era. He’s pretty geeked about it.
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Michael Spath
5 years
Michigan State fans in my mentions tonight: your team got its ass kicked. Your team sucks. Your coach should get canned (but won't). Crawl back into the shadows, shut the eff up, and realize this: your reign is over.
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Michael Spath
3 years
Michigan rolling through the best conference in college basketball. This team is something else
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Michael Spath
7 months
What a victory. Never been prouder to be a Wolverine because of these young men refusing to let all the outside noise and suspensions deter them from their mission. Go Blue!
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Michael Spath
4 years
The Jim Harbaugh era is over. May not be official until season’s end but it’s done.
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Michael Spath
3 years
Circling Sept. 3, 2022. That’s the day Ronnie Bell will be catching touchdowns again in the winged helmet. Until then, Michigan fans everywhere have your back. Support, prayers, encouragement. Whatever he needs, we’re gonna give it to ya and root like hell for your healthy return
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Michael Spath
7 months
State police tails me for 10 miles. Pulls me over. "Do you know why I pulled you over?" I do not. "You were going 75mph." Isn't the speed limit 75 mph? "Yes it is." Ok, then I'll be on my way. Two miles later, officer is still behind me, lurking. This is the NCAA with Michigan.
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Michael Spath
2 years
Normally my son’s 5am wake-up call is the bane of my morning. Not today. Feels like Christmas waking up and consuming every piece of media available about Michigan’s beatdown of Ohio State. Gonna revel in this a long time.
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Michael Spath
4 years
Baby Spath comes into the world and Ohio State loses the very first game it plays. You’re welcome.
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Michael Spath
5 years
Dick Vitale is out here making all sorts of excuses for Gonzaga. How about just giving Michigan credit?
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Michael Spath
5 years
I thought Harbaugh's actual quote to ESPN might have been "Hey, tell Cris Carter he's full of shit, and if he wants to work for Ohio State, he should apply to be a coach, or at the very least, wear Buckeye gear when he goes on your show and makes up lies about me."
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Michael Spath
3 years
I got nothing but love for Cade McNamara. Kid absolutely balled out today. But so many moments in this one where Michigan lost a 50-50 play. Refs sucked. No doubt. But settling for four field goals and the defense broke over and over again. Damn. Just damn.
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Michael Spath
2 years
Our two year old woke up this morning and requested "Pump It Up" from Alexa. I think he's ready. #GoBlue
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Michael Spath
2 years
I don't get into much of the Michigan-MSU back-and-forth bickering, but I do find it interesting that some Spartans always complain about media bias yet the biggest media personality in Detroit is an unabashed Spartan homer that hates on Michigan all the time.
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Michael Spath
2 years
You knew Aidan Hutchinson would get his, but incredible honor (and so justly deserved) for Jake Moody (1st team), David Ojabo (2nd team) and Hassan Haskins (3rd team) also to be named AP All-Americans.
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Michael Spath
2 years
It’s really incredible coaching to turn JJ McCarthy into a game manager.
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5 years
Can we please never see this again. Lol
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Michael Spath
2 years
I don’t know if it’s a lack of creativity or the coaches don’t trust JJ McCarthy but our red zone play calling is weak AF.
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Michael Spath
5 years
See that's what I'm talking about - step on their throat. Why? Because you can. And because Dantonio deserves it.
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Michael Spath
2 years
So @umichbball makes Sweet 16. @umichhockey wins Big Ten title as does @UMichWGym today. @umichwbball wins NCAA first round game. @umichwrestling places second nationally and has individual national champion. I’d say that’s a good day.
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Michael Spath
2 years
I'm a big fan of the Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry. The ND campus is gorgeous and watching a game there is special. That said there is absolutely NO WAY Michigan should play Notre Dame in the future without the Irish joining the Big Ten. Zero. Zilch. Nada.
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Michael Spath
4 years
A personal highlight: I have accepted a teaching position at the University of Michigan for the fall semester, taking over @Johnubacon 's "History of College Athletics" course until JUB returns. I am incredibly excited and eager to engage with U-M students.
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Michael Spath
7 months
"Every game they [Michigan] played is tainted," a source told ESPN. What BS. How about the fact that Michigan dominated your sorry program along the line of scrimmage the last two years and took your manhood away by bullying you up front.
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Michael Spath
6 years
With Rashan Gary banged up, Kwity Paye and Joshua Uche each had two sacks. Take a bow men.
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Michael Spath
6 years
I suspect Urban Meyer ate chicken before appearing before reporters at Big Ten Media Days.
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Michael Spath
2 years
For Jim Harbaugh to say Blake Corum is the best RB he's ever coached ... wow. That's an incredible statement. If he stays for senior year, I think he could go down as Top 5 in Michigan history. As of now, Top 15.
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Michael Spath
3 years
How do you explain Michigan getting outscored 23-3 after taking a 30-14 lead. Had a chance to step on their throat and instead got stepped on.
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Michael Spath
2 years
Michigan is 9-0 this season when it's only my wife, me and John watching them play so you can best assure I'm declining all invitations to watch the game with others. What superstitions are you adhering to for the Big Ten Championship?
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Michael Spath
3 years
Been solo parenting the last three days. Wife gets home from work trip last night and says “you’re so amazing. What can I do to thank you?” I chose 12 hours of uninterrupted college football today. Did I make the right call?
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6 years
Karan Higdon is the only player in the Big Ten with 5 30+ yard runs this year. He's also the only player in the Big Ten to get called for holding when he's sitting on his couch.
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Michael Spath
5 years
Amazing how much these teams throw and throw down the field. Almost like their QBs and WRs are their best players and they want to feature them.
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Michael Spath
3 years
Like most fans I am highly emotional during games. But that roller coaster is why we tune in. And when the dust settles, Michigan is 9-1 with everything to play for. And that’s awesome. Major props to the Wolverines that ignore our bluster and just keep winning. #GoBlue
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Michael Spath
3 years
Sending prayers and good thoughts to Ronnie Bell. He epitomizes the qualities of what we want every Wolverine to be: selfless, passionate, determined, overachiever, committed. Such great energy and such a great team-first guy.
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Michael Spath
5 months
Sucks to be a rival fan waiting for the ncaa to invalidate Michigan’s 2023 season. Sorry losers.
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Charlie Baker does not “regret” his “unusual” decision to alert the Big Ten to the Michigan sign-stealing inquiry and believes it helps legitimize Wolverines title. “No one believes at this point that Michigan didn’t win the national title fair & square"
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Shared some news on the @michiganinsider this morning: my wife and I happily welcomed Dorothy Spath to the world Sunday, Sept. 11. She will be in my arms watching college football this weekend.
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Michael Spath
4 years
Michigan lost to an MSU team that lost to Rutgers and lost 49-7 to Iowa today. Just got outplayed in every facet by Indiana. Don Brown should be fired today. Jim Harbaugh should be told he’s done at season’s end.
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Michael Spath
5 years
My wife said to me this morning "If you're going to watch basketball all day them I'm going to Birch Run outlet shopping with my mom." So no matter what happens in hoops, I've already lost.
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Michael Spath
4 years
Y’all can defend Harbaugh as much as you want. I have 0% confidence he will ever get the job done.
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Michael Spath
4 years
A year from now, five years from, 10, 20, the legacy of the Glasgow brothers is something to behold. Three walk-ons. Three NFL Draft picks. Will go down as one of the best Michigan families to ever play in Ann Arbor.
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Michael Spath
3 years
When Michigan beats Sparty Saturday I’m burying my wife’s green and white flag in the yard. Let the dog try to find it after the winter thaw.
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Michael Spath
5 years
Nico Collins and Donovan Peoples-Jones have 13 targets today and have combined for 11 catches for 238 yards and four touchdowns. Please, please, please target them 20 times next week.
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Michael Spath
2 years
Just like football! Great win for Michigan over the Buckeyes and the officials.
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Michael Spath
3 years
Officiating wasn’t why Michigan lost yesterday but would love to see @bigten show us the replay angle that was definitive enough to overturn the call on the field, cause this ain’t it. And neither are any of the other replays @CFBONFOX showed us.
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Thorne does not have control of the ball. "They re-officiating this play" -rules expert Mike Periera (former college and pro ref, and former NFL supervisor, director, and VP of officiating).
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Michael Spath
4 years
Don’t care that it’s Rutgers, Cade McNamara has skills and this offense clicks with him at QB.
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Michael Spath
7 months
Looking forward to Michigan extending a huge middle finger to the B10 and NCAA by kicking Penn State's ass tomorrow.
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Michael Spath
7 months
You know what I would have preferred from Warde Manuel: "This accusation is utter nonsense. We will defend ourselves, our coaches, and the reputation of our football program to the fullest extent."
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Michael Spath
2 years
Wait, people are actually upset about Hunter Dickinson’s comments about Big Ten schools? Fans talk so much sh..t about athletes all the time. Sports talk hosts make a living off being obnoxious (I know) and he gives a little back and people tell him to grow up? STFU.
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Michael Spath
2 years
Win or lose tonight it’s been an amazing season for Michigan and pure joy to watch as a fan. So many great players and great stories. But why not finish 2021 with one more victory!!! #GoBlue
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Michael Spath
3 years
I pray Michigan doesn’t get this officiating crew again this tournament.
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Michael Spath
2 years
I certainly get why the release of the AP Top 25 is Twitter fodder, but if Michigan beats OSU and wins the Big Ten, it will go to the playoff. If it loses to OSU, it won't go and will go to a NY6 bowl. It's that simple.
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Michael Spath
3 years
As a Michigan fan you can both be extremely excited with the 7-0 start and grateful for every player/coach that got them there, including the QB. AND understand that with legit chance to win B10 title, Michigan needs far better QB play. It doesn’t have to be either or.
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Michael Spath
4 years
Don Brown should have been fired after the 2018 Ohio State game. His performance demanded it even more in 2019. Here we are in 2020 and Brown is still on the sidelines. He shouldn’t make it to Week 4.
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Michael Spath
4 years
Wife having a bunch of Spartan college friends over for a social distance backyard BBQ so of course I’m flying this out front.
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