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Shocking news out of the White House as the AP is reporting that President Bush and representative of the FFA lose their ring fingers in a mass hay baling accident.

So what you are saying is that every Wolverine should hold a grudge against South Carolina? Man I miss Coop.

Upon further reflection, I think tUoOS has a decent shot at a BCS bowl, as either BigTen Champs or an at-large bid. The BCS cannot extend more than 2 offers to a conference. I think that it is fair to assume that the Big 12 and SEC will each get two offers. The conference champs from B10, ACC, BigEast, and Pac10 will get automatic bids. That's 8 out of the 10 BCS slots. It is a pretty good bet that the BYU/Utah winner will get a bid as well (assuming they are both undefeated when they play). Assuming USC wins the Pac 10, does anyone really think Oregon St. would get a bid? Likewise, do

Too early to tell, but my hunch is that it will be Sparty. There are a lot of things to sort out in the next two weeks, and it will also depend on if the BigTen gets two BCS berths (which I admit is unlikely). Penn State's loss to Iowa really screwed MSU. This is the procedure the BigTen uses to break ties:

Who do you think Willie Nelson was getting high with on the White House roof? /jk, this is satire, please don't sue me for defamation.

Is it too early to start speculating about 2012? From an article about Palin: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081111/ap_on_el_pr/palin

Thanks to my brothers (2 Navy/1 Army) who served. And if you haven't read this story on CNN, you really should: http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/11/11/acevedo.pow/index.html

Somebody probably has already mentioned one of my favorites: But to live outside the law, you must be honest. And of course all of the lines quoted from Idiot Wind and Positively 4th Street are seconded. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, no one writes a "Fuck You" song quite as well as Dylan.

This is a new day in America. After 11/4/08, there is no racism in America.* *Just kidding, there still is racism in America. But go ahead with your Jefferson's caption, as it will make my domestic servant caption a little more acceptable.

How was the sound in Wings? I thought about going, but it has been so long since I saw a concert at Wings Stadium and I do not recall the sound being very good in there.

Let's have at if folks: As Laura and I get ready to move, we want to thank the loyal domestic staff here at the White House . . . what's that you say, these are the folks that are gettin' ready to move in?

I hope Utah does make it to the National Championship Game and wins it all. Then Michigan's craptacular of a suckitude season won't be quite so craptacularly sucky. Go Blue!!! Beat NU!!!

2008 population cartogram 2008 election results by county 2008 county results cartogram source: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~mejn/election/2008/

Watching the Colts-Steelers game, CBS flashed a graphic about teams losing streaks at opponents stadiums. Apparently the Colts haven't won in Pittsburgh and have the 3rd longest streak. Of course, the Lions have the 1st, 2nd, and fourth longest streaks, not having won in Washington, Minn., and GB in quite a while.

During this season of Change (Obama, Michigan's suckitude) its good to know that some traditions remain: Undefeated in the Metrodome. The Jug stays in A2 until 2011 (No Minny on the schedule in 09/10). Go Blue!!! Beat NU!!!! And how ironic will it be when Sparty gets the Rose Bowl berth after RichRod pulls a Schembechler on tUoOS on Nov. 22. Of course this assumes Sparty doesn't pull a Sparty and lose before the game with PSU. Texas Tech is hella fun to watch. I hope they can keep Leach, because it would be very good for them.

I will just add, that once you go through all of the hoops of filling out the apps, getting the interview, etc., would it kill the employer to let you know why they decided not to hire you?

Push her off a cliff, Cliff

Tell him his campaign is failin', Ms. Palin

It's probably a fair assumption that the kid told his dad that the reason for the suspension was missing a class as opposed to the real reason. Would you tell your father that you got caught talking to RichRod and were thinking about moving north?

In regard to the article A-man posted about Palin and the future of the GOP, my hunch is that she is going to have about as much impact on the party as Quayle had in '92.

Whether someone voted for Obama because of his racial makeup or despite his racial makeup, I'm just glad that more of us voted for him than McCain.

I heard the earlier suspension (Illinois??? Toledo???) was a result of the arrest. I'd be suprised if there is any further discipline that would result from a guilty plea/verdict or nolo plea. Depending on his past history, he could be subject to HYTA probation, which is a period of probation and automatic expungement if he lives up to the terms of the probation.

Awww crap. From the Detroit Free Press: Looks like the Jug is going to stay in Minnesota Saturday afternoon. Not that there was any guarantee that Michigan would be keeping it if Threet played, but at least there would have been a chance. Go Blue!!! Beat Goldy!!!

Well, although Michael Irvin, formerly from the U and the Dallas Cowboys, may not be the definitive source, his remarks on the Mike & Mike show yesterday give a pretty good perspective on the OJ-style celebration you observed:

Bob, please do not take this reply as a put down, because I have been in your shoes. And if anyone else has replied to your post stating the following thoughts, I apologize, but I have to say this. I am much closer to Louie's age than your age. The very first time I voted for President, my vote was cast for Mondale. My second presidential vote was for Dukakis. My votes were cast for Clinton both times he ran. I will invoke my 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination in regard to Gore/Bush but I also cast a vote for Kerry. However, in each and every one of those elections, my vote