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Posted on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 : 12:03 p.m.
Talk Michigan football with beat writer Dave Birkett
By Dave Birkett
Comments
rensational
Thu, Oct 15, 2009 : 8:03 p.m.
I'M tired of hearing all this "false fans" stuff just because people have differing opinions--which I don't see as any less dividing than attacking people who don't love RR. I don't like RR. I didn't like him when Michigan was 4-0. I am not going to like him "when" Michigan wins the national championship, unless he has finally proven that he understands/fits in with Michigan--that includes everything from, yes, winning the Big Ten/Rose Bowl/NC to showing more passion for our rivalry games than he has (instead of acting like they're only a little bit more than just another game--one huge difference between him and Bo, since people always want to say "Bo wasn't a Michigan Man, either, but people hate RR"). He has a chance to prove himself, in my mind, but he has not done it yet for me, personally. But the coach is not the team, and disliking him and some of his decisions are not the same as not supporting him...and certainly aren't the same as not supporting Michigan. I would love for him to truly become a Michigan Man and do everything people who like him now think he will do because that's great for the program--I don't want him to fail at Michigan just to make a point against him. It's about the same as having a son-in-law or daughter-in-law you don't like--you don't want them hurting your kid just so you can say "I told you so." I also don't see where this has to be a Carr vs RR thing. I thought it was time for Carr to go, and I would not necessarily rather have Carr than RR or RR than Carr. I want the best fit for Michigan, and RR has a chance to show he is that. If it takes more fans time than others to feel 100% with RR, then that should be okay.
Bennie
Thu, Oct 15, 2009 : 4:43 p.m.
Negativity? From the queen of negativity? You are the classic example of a "wal-Mart Wolverine". You need RR to succeed, not because it is good for Michigan, but because it will validate your hate for Carr. It is safe to say you weren't "all in for Michigan" two years ago. Nothing but an example of whiners you complain of today. I want RR to succeed for Michigan, just as I wanted Carr to succeed for Michigan. I am tired of the negativity you false fans bring to the program. Start following Florida, or Miami. They would suit you well. That way you don't have to pretend to be anything other than what you are, someone who cares more about wins than about people.
Comments
rensational
Thu, Oct 15, 2009 : 8:03 p.m.
I'M tired of hearing all this "false fans" stuff just because people have differing opinions--which I don't see as any less dividing than attacking people who don't love RR. I don't like RR. I didn't like him when Michigan was 4-0. I am not going to like him "when" Michigan wins the national championship, unless he has finally proven that he understands/fits in with Michigan--that includes everything from, yes, winning the Big Ten/Rose Bowl/NC to showing more passion for our rivalry games than he has (instead of acting like they're only a little bit more than just another game--one huge difference between him and Bo, since people always want to say "Bo wasn't a Michigan Man, either, but people hate RR"). He has a chance to prove himself, in my mind, but he has not done it yet for me, personally. But the coach is not the team, and disliking him and some of his decisions are not the same as not supporting him...and certainly aren't the same as not supporting Michigan. I would love for him to truly become a Michigan Man and do everything people who like him now think he will do because that's great for the program--I don't want him to fail at Michigan just to make a point against him. It's about the same as having a son-in-law or daughter-in-law you don't like--you don't want them hurting your kid just so you can say "I told you so." I also don't see where this has to be a Carr vs RR thing. I thought it was time for Carr to go, and I would not necessarily rather have Carr than RR or RR than Carr. I want the best fit for Michigan, and RR has a chance to show he is that. If it takes more fans time than others to feel 100% with RR, then that should be okay.
Bennie
Thu, Oct 15, 2009 : 4:43 p.m.
Negativity? From the queen of negativity? You are the classic example of a "wal-Mart Wolverine". You need RR to succeed, not because it is good for Michigan, but because it will validate your hate for Carr. It is safe to say you weren't "all in for Michigan" two years ago. Nothing but an example of whiners you complain of today. I want RR to succeed for Michigan, just as I wanted Carr to succeed for Michigan. I am tired of the negativity you false fans bring to the program. Start following Florida, or Miami. They would suit you well. That way you don't have to pretend to be anything other than what you are, someone who cares more about wins than about people.