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Pete Bercich really, really, REALLY likes Dallas Turner. And rumor has it Pete knows football, a little. This film breakdown is damned interesting.

I'll go one step beyond that: if you pay even one WR big $$ before you have a QB in place, you're wasting cap space — and time. If you're building a team, start in the trenches. Then find a solid QB. After you've accomplished those two tasks, you can focus on the flashy stuff. A wide receiver...

Matt Campbell: 35-15 at Toledo 72-55 at Iowa State Now he has a new, exciting opportunity at Penn State In comparison: P.J. Fleck: 30-22 at Western Michigan 65-44 at Minnesota No, I don't think Michigan will look to hire Fleck. But, if you compare Fleck's record with Campbell's, I certainly...

They are Michigan, which means they'll never be desperate. That doesn't preclude them from making a poor choice, however. Hiring the wrong coach is not the same thing as having limited options. Also, I am not up to speed on the rules, but it seems as though they don't have to limit their...

Joel Klatt weighs in...

If you're too lazy to watch an 8 minute video, I'm going to assume you're too lazy to read any synopsis I'd give you. By the way, to address the concerns of a different poster, I'm aware of Deace's politics and I disagree with him on most everything, but he's a dyed in the wool Michigan guy so...

Have a great time. Make sure to pack some sunscreen!

Steve Deace thinks this is a great opportunity for Michigan, and the Wolverines will be better for it...

This is the college football world today. The teams have a very finite amount of money to pay players. There is no way Fleck can guarantee Ijeboi a starting job or even a certain amount of playing time — if he did, Taylor might walk. Talented players like Femi have the right to pursue other...

The classic symptoms of EES (Extreme Entitlement Syndrome): — Refusing to join a conference, play a conference schedule and share revenue — things that almost every other school does. — Demanding a guarantee that would apply only to you and not to any other team. — Refusing an invitation to...

Well, I'll give you credit for better use of the language than some folks here; describing the game as second rate is far more concise than calling it meaningless. After all, if it was truly meaningless no one would bother watching it. Here's what this game has to offer: It's a post season...

You nailed it. Well said. His pass catching ability is off the charts for a running back. He appears to be pretty good in pass protection too. Throw in the fact that he's an elusive, effective runner and Darius is quite valuable, even when you consider his injury history.

You don't care where the Gophers go bowling, and you won't bother to watch, then, I assume. The bowl will be meaningless. Yes?

Bingo. It's just business. Capitalism. Money is the driver that determines success. Remember the Golden Rule: He who has the most gold makes the rules.

Careful, now. You are directly challenging conventional thinking. People will disagree, and some of those folks won't be remotely interested in discussing the points you've made. They'll just attack you personally.

I have some questions for the folks who use the term meaningless to describe the Gophers upcoming bowl game... 1) What makes any college bowl game meaningful vs meaningless? Is it only the playoff games that have meaning? 2) In point of fact, how meaningful is any college football game...

Fans gotta cheer. Media gotta sneer.

This doesn't really address the OP, but... The optimist in me says the biggest improvement for the Gopher offense will come from The Drake, as he gains experience and confidence. As the kids like to say, that young man can spin it. I think he'll continue to get better, and that alone will make...

Imagine being offended by other people showing enthusiasm and having fun. Wow.

Maybe the U should appoint someone to set hard and fast rules regarding when it is okay to have joyous displays of fan enthusiasm. Are U of M students having too much fun cheering for Gopher sports teams?