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Dead Man Walking
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Maybe you could have punched a baby this morning to make the day complete.For those keeping score at home, here are the numbers:Last year, Michigan was 3-9 overall, 2-6 in the Big Ten. It beat Miami (OH) and Wisconsin at home, Minnesota on the road. It lost to Ohio State, Penn State...
Dancing Like a White Girl
8 days ago by
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I have a friend at law school who loves making fun of how white women dance at law school parties. Some of them "keep their feet stationary and just sway back and forth like trees. It's painful. I was dancing with one of them and she started doing that and I lost all interest...
Ron Is a World Citizen
9 days ago by
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Between this and "Michael, Michael," Ron is emerging as a lost member of Color Me Badd. Or maybe a basketball-playing Kid CuDi with a better voice and less vanity. The easy thing to do is call Ron insane, which he obviously is on some level. But I think there's something...
Get Ready for Knicks Basketball!
12 days ago by
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Prospective GM's, get him now! Only owed $10.5m this year and $11m+ next! (via)This caught my eye today:Eddy Curry won't be with the team as the regular season begins. The Knicks still have him working on his own to cut down more weight and get him able to be able to play at...
Getting Testy
14 days ago by
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The future of what?Posting while angry, like texting while driving, can be very dangerous. I am going to do so, all the same.Earlier this week, I wrote that Rich Rodriguez had restored to Michigan the wonderment of college football. In his second season, Rodriguez had again made it...
The Gulliest Rapper Alive
15 days ago by
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P!Nothing works better on a Saturday around the house than some new Megasean. It's weird how all the tough talk and street life makes me appreciate the sun shining. Just one more sign that Mr. Price is the man.- Sean Price ft. St. Maffew, "Weed & Hoes"
E-eeee-ther Boy!
16 days ago by
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Shouts to Ian Cohen for the video and the title of the post. It's beyond apt.Al Franken is no longer just a senator. He's now a movement, on par with the Dip Set and everything else that should have moved our country toward a better place.
An NBA Preview. Kind Of.
17 days ago by
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Never forget.Hello, friends. Over at Free Darko, I've written about my attitude as we head into this new NBA season. Don't get me wrong--it's going to be great. But at the outset, right now, there is something a little sad about it.
Brilliance Knows No Bounds
18 days ago by
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If you went to Michigan, Wisconsin, Wash U, and a handful of other schools, this should be something you memorize. Too good.Church.
Once Again Proceeding to Give You What You've Been Needing
21 days ago by
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Yes, yes y'all. The more-than-a-month-long interregnum is over. I have returned, wounded and worn. The second year of law school is no joke. That is not an apology; it's an explanation. Real life is hard.Let's just go in, question-and-answer style. Like the interview I...
Good Time to Break This Out Again
September 14, 2009 by
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Michigan might be kind of good all of a sudden, no?
Start Your Week Off Right
September 07, 2009 by
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- Ghostface Killah, "Cruisin'"He should just make an album like this--Ghost straight rapping over soul records. He has a particular gift for it.
Office Hours
September 03, 2009 by
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I set up shop over at Both Teams Played Hard today, reviewing the Nuggets' logo as part of Jared's ongoing logo project. Check it. And check BTPH on the reg, Kenny Powers style.
On to the Next One
September 01, 2009 by
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And you thought Jay was old when he was rhyming about coming back in the 4-5Seriously, Jay, stop. Em ain't even murdering you on your own **** anymore; it's ******* Jeezy. Young Jeezy. Think about that. You think Big would have stuck around so that T.I. could outshine him?...
Do You Really Want to Win the Michael Contest?
August 30, 2009 by
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The fine print:(1) Contest Winner shall not look at or speak to Michael Jeffrey Jordan outside of the sanctioned activity discussed in paragraph 4.(2) Contest Winner shall not play golf with Mr. Jordan.(3) Contest Winner shall not ask Mr. Jordan to sign any paraphernalia, merchandise...
Sad Day
August 28, 2009 by
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Suddenly, this feels like ages ago, no?Poor Memphis Bleek: he thinks he can improve his career by mimicking Rick Rowss's style.Poor humanity: rap's gotten so bad that someone actually thought Rick Rowss was a good career role model.- Memphis Bleek, "Trust Me"
Standby
August 25, 2009 by
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I don't even know where to start.Sorry?Does that do anything for you?Been a wild time, lately. Lots of traveling, lots of good times, and little blogging. My bad. Friends and family and Pearl Jam wait for no man.More bad news: school starts tomorrow. I am going to be very busy...
Unbeatable Recruiting Pitch
August 20, 2009 by
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"I've vacated more Final Fours than most coaches will ever make. Go Cats!"
"You're Indian, Which Is Like African but Is in Asia"
August 13, 2009 by
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Watch this video. There are no words.
Still Here, Never Left
August 11, 2009 by
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Been tied up with some personal business--Lollapalooza (good review here), law-school stuff, etc. Sorry, peeps. Back to business later today.For now, let me just say that this Rick Pitino circumstance is tough to process. Pitino was a really good coach with the Knicks, was innovative...
Music for a Monday: Better Than Yours Does Its Thing
August 03, 2009 by
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This is true. At least, stored better. Trust me.Not to always belabor this point, but the St. Louis hip-hop scene to which I have access is underwhelming. What this means: I am in law school. It's restrictive and insulating. I go to class, I go to the library, I get a little exercise...
Mike Cox Reps Connecticut Like You Wouldn't Believe
August 02, 2009 by
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I have no idea if Michigan will be good at football this season. I am fairly certain that it can be any worse than last year, but that might not mean so much. The football coverage rambling is going to pick up around these parts now that we're less than five weeks away from kickoff...
R.I.P. Baatin
August 01, 2009 by
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A distinct voice in hip-hop.Just read Dwele's tweet that Baatin of Slum Village has passed away. This is a sad day. T3 is the last living member of the original Slum Village, a group that has always loomed large in my life. SV is greater than it's music. The group is emblematic...
A Fitting Tribute
August 01, 2009 by
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Well?I mean, it does make sense. Right? Michael Jackson, Wu-Tang Clan. They are both for the children.P.S. This too:- Raekwon ft. Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and Inspectah Deck, "House of Flying Daggers"Props to Alex, always.
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