By H. Jose Bosch To celebrate the end of the season, and to honor one of my favorite poems and writers, Shel Silverstein, I’ve decided to pen a poem that rounds out my thoughts. If you're unfamiliar with the original, then I suggest you read it. It's a classic and one of my favorites (See, we try to teach at The Sports Bank!) And now my version of the poem, “Where the … [Read more...] about Where the season ends
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Falling into the abyss will test loyalty for Rich Rodriguez
By H. Jose Bosch I didn’t watch a single play from Saturday’s debacle in Ann Arbor. Why? I was tailgating with my father before James Madison University took on the University of Maine. That’s right. I picked a Football Championship Series (formerly Division I-AA) football game between two mediocre FCS teams over the Wolverines on an HDTV. That’s how far Michigan has … [Read more...] about Falling into the abyss will test loyalty for Rich Rodriguez
Yet another sad chapter in the Michigan football saga
By H. Jose Bosch Dear Michigan football fans, This is not the way I want to end things, but I just couldn’t bring myself to tell you in person. I’m leaving. Yes, I know the season isn’t done yet but I feel like it’s time for me to go. I think Saturday’s loss proves that this has all just been a charade. I mean, when we walk down the street together, people are … [Read more...] about Yet another sad chapter in the Michigan football saga
Michigan and Rich Rodriguez have nothing but a bowl to play for
By H. Jose Bosch No one can convince me that there is a better place in the world than Buffalo Wild Wings. Why? Plenty of solid beers to choose from; the wings, unlike Hooters, are actually good and the whole atmosphere of it all helps you forget that your college football team is actually as mediocre as you feared. I’m sorry, what? What was the third thing I wrote? … [Read more...] about Michigan and Rich Rodriguez have nothing but a bowl to play for
Someone tell Tate Forcier that he is, indeed, just a freshman
By H. Jose Bosch Someone needs to tell Tate Forcier that his name isn’t synonymous with “badass mofo.” If Bill Simmons were writing about this team, he’d say that Forcier has “I’m Keith Hernandez!” syndrome. In other words, Forcier has bought into his own hype so much, he’ll try just about anything just because he’s Tate Forcier. OK, I can’t get inside the head of … [Read more...] about Someone tell Tate Forcier that he is, indeed, just a freshman