Wolverine Wednesday: I always feel like somebody is watching me...........

News is pretty slow today, unless your connected with the University of Miami.  After reading the Yahoo Sports investigation, my reaction was "that has been going on since the days of Michael Irvin".   I can't believe it took this long to get out.   (yes, I know about Luther Campbell)

Couple of thoughts on Miami.   #1 As Michigan fans lets all be happy that is was the Freep that was on a "witch hunt" a couple of years ago in Ann Arbor and not Yahoo Sports.  If I'm David Brandon, I'm not sure I would grant a press pass from anyone from Yahoo Sports for the Michigan - ND game.   Memo to college AD's and head coaches, if Yahoo sports comes knocking you better not answer the door.  You might just want to resign now.   They have taken down Minnesota Basketball, Ohio State Football and now Miami Football (I am sure there are other examples). 

#2:  Anyone want to speculate, how would Tate Forcier would have done in the Miami environment?  That is a scary thought. 

I wanted to see if some "football" guys had any reactions to Miami, this is what I got: (thanks to Mgoblog and TheWolverine.com for the pictures)

Danny Hope, Head Football Coach Purdue


BHB: Coach Hope, any reaction to the Miami situation?
Hope:  I hate Michigan

BHB: Why are you looking at me like that?
Hope: Because I hate Michigan.

Hope: This doesn't effect my starting QB Robert Marve who transferred from Miami does it?
BHB: Dude you are looking right through me.  It's sort of creepy.


Al Borges, Michigan Offensive Coordinator


BHB: Coach Borges, Did you hear about Miami?
Borges:  Denard is learning the offense and we haven't found a RB back.  I prefer 1 RB step up but  we have a lot of depth at that position.

BHB:  Coach are you ok?
Borges:  Denard was under center in High School and he is adjusting to the pro style offense.   It's a process and we are gaining ground every day. 

BHB: Coach I am asking about Miami and the Yahoo Sports story?
Borges:  I hope to retire there someday.  I would like to take my talents and my firm hat to South Beach.

BHB:  Thanks coach

Stephen Hopkins, Michigan Running Back


BHB: Stephen do you have any friends at Miami?
Hopkins: Do you see how big Wisconsin's defensive lineman are?

BHB: Sure they are big but I am asking about Miami?
Hopkins:  Wait, those guys over there are trying to tackle me?

BHB:  I believe that is correct, back to Mia...
Hopkins:  Is that a 6 foot party sub over there?

BHB: Wait a second, where is that sub?

Antonio Brown, NFL Pittsburgh Steelers
BHB: Antonio Brown, your a former Central Michigan Chip and now with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
You played for a Rich Rodriguez disciple Butch Jones and you grew up in Miami, what is your take on the U?

Brown:  I am focused on training camp and making a big impact for the Steelers this season. 

BHB:  Did the University of Miami recruit you?
Brown:  Did Mike Tyson knock out Michael Spinks?

BHB: Yes, he did.  Are you surprised what happended at Univeristy of Miami?
Brown: NOPE

BHB: Ok, lets change subjects, you were always open at CMU.  How did you get that open?
Brown:  I showed the MAC CB's this look.   I was always open by 5 yards.

BHB: I bet

Michigan Friday: Tate Continues To Have More Questions Then Answers

Editors note: The BHB hoster has been down for awhile, so that is why some older posts were up.  Sorry for the inconvenience.  


Tate Forcier is a confused young man and I feel bad about his situation, not for the decisions he has made.

He was groomed early on to be a QB. He liked the recruiting process but wanted to be a Michigan QB and got an offer, enrolled early, lite up the Spring Game and caused the starter from the year before to transfer. Home School to High School Football to Michigan’s starting QB in a couple of months.

He starts the season and has a nice comeback win against ND and overnight had become a media sweetheart. This is where it all fell apart with Tate on the field and off. He became a superstar and as Michigan’s season turned bad, it seems his life off the field didn’t. After the season, there was rumors he hadn’t worked out with his teammates at all. Troy Woolfolk threw him under the bus at the Big Ten Media Days and Tate didn’t even have “Wings” on his helmet as he started fall practice.

To his credit he worked hard to get back in his teammates and coaches good graces but during the first games of the season Devin Gardner seemed to be the #2 QB not Tate. By mid-season Tate was clearly the #2 and even led Michigan to a win over Illinois which made Michigan eligible for a bowl game.

Rumors swirled he was having issues in the classroom and that he might not make it to Jacksonville for the Gator Bowl. He does a story with the Free Press saying things were good in the classroom and he was attending class. He was sent home two days later and didn’t play in the game.

The next day, RR at the Gator Bowl Press Conference basically said, he didn’t know what Tate’s status was at U of M as student. The rumor was he wasn’t going to class at all, which of course could not be confirmed.

Brady Hoke is hired and within days Tate is not welcomed back to the team after he goes to the media saying he wanted to stay at Michigan and that Michigan didn’t want him. After a couple of visits, Tate picks University of Miami as his next school.

Today we learn that Tate is not expected to transfer to Miami due to personal issues and that he hasn’t been on campus since his recruiting visit. This is another sad example of a talented kid with the wrong priorities. Seems ironic that Tate and Denard were in the same recruiting class and are complete opposites.

• Michigan – ND Night Game will be televised on ESPN 8:00PM kickoff.

Tate To Miami

I had a long post written on why Tate was no longer at Michigan. 

I decided this is a young man who just got a second chance and there was no reason to write an entire post on why he isn't on Michigan's roster.

Tate, don't let this second chance pass you bye.   Go to class and work hard on and off the field.   If you do that you will be fine.  

I would have suggested a different school other then Miami but hey, it's your choice.  Good luck!

Side Note: Tate will get a chance to play with Seantrel Henderson and Dallas Crawford.

...The Real Housewives of Miami

Well if you like drama, housewives and more drama then Bravo has another hit for you. The Real Housewives franchise is headed to Miami. The cast is out and the date is set for it to premiere, Thursday February 22nd. I will be watching for sure, I have been hooked since season 1 of the O.C. Housewives. I have also heard that maybe Austin, Texas will be the next stop for the Housewives franchise... Back to Miami. I did happen to notice that a few these women have either had bad surgery or too much. Obviously this has been a longtime coming. I am going to give this show a Digit Up.

Lea Black: Deeply loved, occasionally uncompromising, but universally respected, this Texas native is leaving an indelible mark on Miami. Married to one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the country, Roy Black, and raising their 9-year-old son, Lea Black has a reputation as a community leader. She raised money for President Barack Obama during his 2008 presidential campaign as well as many other local Florida politicians, and spends a majority of her time working towards the success of her own beloved charity.

Marysol Patton: Miami native Marysol Patton is one of Miami's most sought-after women both socially and professionally. Divorced 10 years has allowed her to put all energy into creating and running one of the premiere public relations firms in town, the Patton Group. Armed with her bedazzled iPhone and a hot female staff, this PR maven definitely knows how to throw a party for her A-list clients. When Marysol's not working, she finds time to hang with her mother Elsa, a character in her own right. Elsa considers herself a "seer," not a psychic and she's a hot commodity amongst A-listers looking for spiritual guidance.

Adriana DeMoura-Sidi: This Brazilian bombshell is a full-time mom and a highly respected art curator who is always on the go. Coming off a traumatic divorce, Adriana DeMoura-Sidi wasted no time meeting her new fiancée, Fredric. Still her relationship is always on the rocks, as Adrianna's flirtatious ways and fiery personality seem to get her in trouble and leave her peers gossiping.

Alexia Echevarria: This "Cuban Barbie" holds the pulse of Miami's Latin culture. As the executive editor of Venue Magazine, Alexia Echevarria spotlights the latest fashion trends as well as up-and -coming Latin film and TV stars. Alexia loves to spend time at her Miami Beach home with her husband Herman, and admits she is at times more of an older sister than a disciplinarian to her two sons from a previous marriage.

Cristy Rice: As a Miami native who is beyond proud of her roots, Cristy Rice's sassy Latina flair is evident in everything she does. Recently divorced from NBA superstar Glen Rice, Cristy has entered a new phase of her life, being single and living out loud. When she's not out dancing at night or dealing with relationship drama, Cristy's life is jam-packed with being a single mom to her three children and running her own clothing store.

Larsa Pippen: This wife of NBA superstar Scottie Pippen shares the unofficial title of "Hottest NBA Wife" with her friend Cristy Rice. A snarky Lebanese beauty, Larsa Pippen boasts that she's successful at everything she does, including playing wife and mother to her four young kids. When she's not busy turning her three little boys into star athletes, shopping for her one-year-old princess, or firing nannies, Larsa is happy to spend a little time on herself.

Big Ten Preview: Week 3

Week 1 was a pretty good week for the Big 11 with only two teams taking the L (Purdue and Illinois).  This week might be a bit different with 3 high profile games on Saturday.

Florida Atlantic vs Michigan State:  This game is being played at Ford Field about an hour outside of East Lansing.  The reason is, FAU's stadium is under construction and they needed a venue where they could make some money.  So they picked a location in MSU's backyard.  So basically this is an away home game for the Spartans.   Crazy world we live in.  State is a 28.5 favorite in this one.  So the big question is:  Will State have their regular week 2 breakdown?  The answer is no.  But FAU did win on the road last week, so Sparty you better be nervous.  MSU 38 FAU 14

Illinois State at Northwestern:  Guess what it's another 28.5 line in favor of the Big Ten team.  Vegas must be loving the number 28 these days.  Illinois State is now being coached by a former Purdue assistant (and I am betting he wears a mustache - it's a Purdue coaches thing) and will try to keep this game close.  NW 24 ISU 14


San Jose State at Wisconsin:  I think Wisconsin is trying to make a play to join the PAC 12.  They have played UNLV and San Jose State the last two weeks.  Maybe they are interested in the WAC or the Mountain West?  Either way they come home to the friendly confines of Madison, WI and score an easy win by running the ball 100 times.   Wisconsin is a 38 point favorite (what 28 was taken?)  Wisc 42 SJS 7


South Dakota at Minnesota:  I can't find a line on this game, which is ok because we probably don't need one.  The only thing I'm surprised about in this game, is that the Golden Gophers are not traveling to play South Dakota on their home field.   Golden Gophers: 42  SD 10

Western Illinois at Purdue:  Purdue is coming off a tough road loss to ND last week but back at home this week.   Purdue is a 27 point favorite :)    Purdue 27 WI  6

Southern Illinois at Illinios:  Zook and company took a hit on the chin last week against Mizzou and Southern Illinois is no slouch and will be ready to play since most of these kids didn't get recruited by the local BCS program.  There isn't a line on this game and why would there be?  SIU 17 Zook 14

Iowa State at Iowa:  I think this has the makings of a pretty close game.  Iowa gets the nod in this rivalry due to playing at home and of course being the better team.  I still think the game will be closer then the 13.5 points that Iowa is favored by.  Iowa 24 ISU 14

Now to the Big Games this Weekend:

Miami at Ohio State:  Both teams had a cake walk last Thursday where they both scored 45 points.  Both teams are rated in the top 15 with Miami #12 and OSU #2.   The advantage goes to the home team of course in big games like this and OSU is a 8.5 favorite in this one.   The Buckeyes struggled on special teams last week and I still believe their running backs and WR's are good not great.   For Miami, it really matters which team is going to show up.  They have had over a week to prepare and I think they will come out ready to play.  If the "Vest" goes conservative in this one, OSU loses.  If he doesn't they probably sneak out a win.   Miami 28 OSU 27

Penn State at Alabama:  Both teams had easy wins last week but the advantage in this one goes clearly with the National Champions.   Penn State struggled early against Youngstown State and can't start slow against Bama or the game will be over.  This is way too much pressure to put on Robert Bolden a true freshman QB.  The line has Bama as a 12 point favorite.  I don't think it will be that close.  Bama 28 PSU 10

I will of course preview the Michigan - ND game on Friday.

Interesting Note Week 2:  Indiana has a bye week.  What?  One game and then a bye?  Way to carry that momentum of a win in week 1 into a bye week.  That is crazy.  Maybe they couldn't find an Illinois direction school to play.  The Big Ten this week plays 3 of them:  Southern, Western, and State.