2023 Michigan Season Thread

[MrNubbz]

To be clear, there is no “ deal”. 

Michigan got nothing.  They voluntarily pulled their TRO request- which dismissed with prejudice.

If you read the statement released by the University, it is nothing like the statement released by the big 10.  Polar opposites.

https://wpde.com/resources/pdf/4b23e27d-6302-4298-abd2-6ba5f2ccf967-112837d945254b239b13f58d1103517fCorrespondence_from_conference_to_institution_dated_Nov_10_2023.pdf

Number 1)The Extraordinary Nature of the Offending Conduct and Information Obtained by the Conference - Ouch

Do Wolverine fans get a refund for their "UM vs Everybody" Hoodies?

[SuperMario]

I'm not responding to "I know something bad about Ohio State but I can't tell you what it is, nor how bad, nor how I know."

I totally get your response. I think we probably are still about 15 minutes away from each other. If you want to ever hear it face to face, i'll happily share it. I'm just not putting it in writing lol. Plus it's probably been 10 years since our paths crossed. Probably time again.

[847badgerfan]

I totally get your response. I think we probably are still about 15 minutes away from each other. If you want to ever hear it face to face, i'll happily share it. I'm just not putting it in writing lol. Plus it's probably been 10 years since our paths crossed. Probably time again.

Endorsed.

[MikeDeTiger]

Possible, but it's also the smart move at this point.

1. Make the case less of a distraction from the outside.
2. Internalize the negative energy and turn it into a positive.
3. Win the B1G.
4. Win the MNC.
5. Booger rides off into the sunset, with his middle finger firmly in air.

So what has actually been accomplished so far?  Harbaugh remains suspended for games through the regular season?  What about the B1GCG?  Playoffs?  

[MaximumSam]

So what has actually been accomplished so far?  Harbaugh remains suspended for games through the regular season?  What about the B1GCG?  Playoffs? 

He is not suspended for those

[SuperMario]

He is not suspended for those

Very interesting. Do you think that changes? I don’t think anyone would suspend a coach or player for something they may not be a part of until they are officially a part of it.

[MrNubbz]

Why was Harbaugh suspended if the BIG confirmed it is not aware of any information the JEEM was involved? Probably wants to avoid certain things being exposed in a hearing and accept the punishment. Like a plea deal. They could fight it and end up having more dirt exposed.

[medinabuckeye1]

I totally get your response. I think we probably are still about 15 minutes away from each other. If you want to ever hear it face to face, i'll happily share it. I'm just not putting it in writing lol. Plus it's probably been 10 years since our paths crossed. Probably time again.

Endorsed.

Probably is but, as I might have mentioned here, I have four kids now.

When we went to that tOSU/M BB game in Columbus I was single with no kids so . . . I had a bit more freetime.

[medinabuckeye1]

Very interesting. Do you think that changes? I don’t think anyone would suspend a coach or player for something they may not be a part of until they are officially a part of it.

It all seems like nothing but optics to me. The suspension isn't much of a punishment. Harbaugh still coaches all week, he just isn't on the sideline. 

B1G gets to say "look, we did something".

Michigan gets to play the "everyone out to get us / Us vs World" card. 

[betarhoalphadelta]

Why was Harbaugh suspended if the BIG confirmed it is not aware of any information the JEEM was involved? Probably wants to avoid certain things being exposed in a hearing and accept the punishment. Like a plea deal. They could fight it and end up having more dirt exposed.

The B1G covered this in Petitti's letter to UM. Even on the first page. You should read it. 

They made it CLEAR that they have no evidence that Harbaugh had knowledge of this, and that this is a punishment of the UNIVERSITY and not of Harbaugh. The head football coach being the "face" of the program makes is such that the punishment involves removing him from the sideline. But the B1G is not alleging wrongdoing on Harbaugh's behalf nor are they punishing HIM. 

[MikeDeTiger]

It all seems like nothing but optics to me. The suspension isn't much of a punishment. Harbaugh still coaches all week, he just isn't on the sideline.

B1G gets to say "look, we did something".

Michigan gets to play the "everyone out to get us / Us vs World" card.

I think it could be important not having JH there in person for the Ohio State game, particularly if the game is close and some pressure decisions have to be made.  

[MaximumSam]

Very interesting. Do you think that changes? I don’t think anyone would suspend a coach or player for something they may not be a part of until they are officially a part of it.

The only way I think it changes is if some new information comes up. The suspension was pretty clearly aimed at the program, not explicitly Harbaugh. They essentially said Michigan cheated, we all know it, we don't have info Harbaugh knew personally about it but he's the head coach of Michigan so he gets the suspension.

[MrNubbz]

The B1G covered this in Petitti's letter to UM. Even on the first page. You should read it.

They made it CLEAR that they have no evidence that Harbaugh had knowledge of this, and that this is a punishment of the UNIVERSITY and not of Harbaugh. The head football coach being the "face" of the program makes is such that the punishment involves removing him from the sideline. But the B1G is not alleging wrongdoing on Harbaugh's behalf nor are they punishing HIM.

Don't steal my thunder dammit I wanted an M fans slant.Go make me some Marzen's and a standing rib roast or something 

[Temp430]

No idea what this is about but its a huge development.  You don't get fired like this unless its for something really bad.


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NEWS from University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel:<br><br>&quot;Effective today, Chris Partridge has been relieved of his duties as a member of the Michigan Football staff. Rick Minter will serve as the team’s linebackers coach.&quot;</p>&mdash; Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) <a href="
https://twitter.com/NicoleAuerbach/status/1725550170782216578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>