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Tom VanHaaren
4 months
Some personal news: I was told today that ESPN won’t be renewing my contract in June. I’m sad, but I’ll move forward and will find some peace in the fact that I gave everything I had. Thank you to everyone who read my work and thanks for always indulging in my dessert tweets.
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2 years
Juwan Howard greeting Cade McNamara in the tunnel after the game
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2 years
Texas A&M's last four recruiting classes were ranked No. 1, 7, 6 and 3. The Aggies just lost to App State who only had one recruiting class ranked inside the top-75 over the last four classes. 2021 was ranked No. 63.
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3 years
Michigan marching band just performed a beer pong skit with an Ohio State ping pong ball missing the cup and a Michigan ball going in the cup.
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
In a text to some Michigan players, Josh Gattis said, “Unfortunately the past few weeks has told a different story to me about the very little appreciation I have here from administration. In life I would never advise anyone to be where they are not wanted…”
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2 years
#Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers gifted all of his offensive linemen overnight duffel bags from Texas brand Lucchese before the Red River Showdown.
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2 years
While wearing patches with the No. 42, honoring Tate Myre and all the victims in the Oxford shooting, Michigan scored 42 points to win tonight. #OxfordStrong
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2 years
I spoke to the father of Gemon Green, the Michigan football player hit with a helmet in the tunnel. He said the family is planning to press charges and take legal action on those involved. He said Gemon was struck with a helmet in the face, back and shoulder.
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4 months
Michigan allowed 10.4 points per game this season, which was the fewest by a Big Ten team since...Michigan's 1997 team (9.5). Both won the national championship.
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1 year
Confirmed with his father that quarterback Dylan Raiola, the No. 1 overall recruit in 2024, has decommitted from Ohio State.
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3 years
I just smoked an 8-pound pork butt for nine hours because my kids said they’d eat pulled pork. Five minutes before it was done, they all said they wanted hot dogs instead and if that doesn’t sum up parenting I don’t know what does.
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3 years
Is there anything more 2020 than all of us sitting here together at 11:30 at night watching Michigan and Rutgers go to overtime?
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1 year
@RGIII @BuffaloBills @HamlinIsland I was thinking about this today and I would love to see someone start some kind of fund or acknowledgement for Kellington, the training staff and EMTs that basically saved Damar's life. I don't know what the right steps are, but it seems deserved for how quickly they acted.
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Tom VanHaaren
6 years
Tahir Whitehead remembered he forgot to close his garage door in the middle of this play
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2 years
Josh Allen just said he’s going to use a golf ball with Tom Brady’s shirtless NFL draft photo in The Match that’s about to start in 30 minutes.
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3 years
This guy on Oklahoma’s sideline has been the MVP of the game so far. I look for him after every big play
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1 year
Did Nick Saban pay for this ad in the middle of the halftime show?
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Adidas golf takes the early lead in Georgia/Masters themed gear. They collaborated with Waffle House for a pair of shoes that will release April 7.
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8 years
*sees NBA free agent money* *turns son's bedroom into a basketball court*
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1 year
Michigan got another commitment from a transfer offensive lineman, this time from former Stanford tackle Myles Hinton. His brother, Christopher, played for Michigan as well.
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Tom VanHaaren
6 years
I imagine Blake Griffin woke up from his nap next to his pool in LA to read he has been traded to Detroit. Then opens his weather app to see that I've shoveled my driveway here twice today, then drops his phone in the pool.
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1 year
Cooper Manning via text says his son, Arch Manning, has signed with Texas. "He was ready at 7am." #Texas
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1 year
The terms of the Jake Rudock trade have been completed.
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1 year
Sources: Former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has committed to transfer to Iowa. An announcement is expected soon.
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Tom VanHaaren
4 years
Here's the letter from the Pac-12 players outlining their demands for the conference via @PlayersTribune . In the letter, players ask the conference distributes 50% of revenue evenly among athletes, medical insurance to cover six after eligibility ends
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Tom VanHaaren
1 year
. @GopherFootball RB Mo Ibrahim was seen eating Gushers on the sideline of a game, now he’s getting his own Gushers box as part of an NIL deal. The Mo Pack will feature Touchdown Splash and Tropical Rush flavors.
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Tom VanHaaren
6 months
Kirk Ferentz on sign stealing “(College football is) a really slow moving train when it comes to being progressive...trying to improve the quality of the game.” Says this all could’ve been fixed a decade ago with technology. Said it's hardly a concern of his going into Saturday
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Nebraska just got a commitment from former LSU WR commit Decoldest Crawford. So, Decoldest will play for Frost. That seems like a natural fit.
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Oklahoma running back commit Raleek Brown told me Lincoln Riley going to USC changes everything for him. News isn't official from USC yet, but seems likely that Brown will follow Riley to USC. Brown also said he thinks this will make a big impact on most other Cali prospects.
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Tom VanHaaren
6 years
An ESPN investigation: Sources describe a toxic culture established in Maryland’s football program through humiliation, bullying and verbal abuse
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Tom VanHaaren
5 months
Jim Harbaugh celebrating on the field with family
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6 months
Michigan defensive lineman Cam Goode held up a sign that said Free Jim at the end of the game
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Tom VanHaaren
5 years
Michigan gets a commitment from No. 26 ranked recruit, Braiden McGregor, the No. 1 ranked recruit in the state of Michigan and the No. 2 defensive end overall 📸 @BraidenMcgregor
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
ESPN 300 defensive back Keon Sabb committed to Michigan per his Instagram. Sabb was a Clemson commit, decommitted and now joins Michigan.
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Tom VanHaaren
6 years
So Clemson has Christian Wilkins, Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant returning, and they’re adding five-stars Xavier Thomas and KJ Henry, four-stars Justin Mascoll, Josh Belk and Darnell Jeffries in this class. That’s ridiculous.
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Tom VanHaaren
5 years
Michigan DT signee Mazi Smith @mazismith has been really good the past few days. He’s built like a house, throws the OL out of the way at the end of the rep here
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Tom VanHaaren
3 years
My son just showed me a picture of former Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood and asked me who it was. I told him it was Chris Osgood and he said, “Man, you know a lot about the old time players back in the olden days.” So I’m gonna go lay down.
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Michigan just got a commitment from ESPN Jr. 300 linebacker Raylen Wilson in the 2023 class, the No. 57 ranked recruit. Wolverines beat out Georgia for the Florida prospect.
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Tom VanHaaren
6 months
I’m at Schembechler hall for Jim Harbaugh’s media availability. Ric Flair just walked out of the building, so just a normal Monday.
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Tom VanHaaren
1 year
Stanford's starting right tackle, Myles Hinton, is in the transfer portal. Former ESPN 300 prospect, brother Chris played for Michigan.
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
We told our kids to get dressed for dinner. Our five-year-old came downstairs in full storm trooper costume and insisted he wear it out. So here we are eating with a storm trooper.
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Tom VanHaaren
7 months
Michigan’s marching band members all dressed up in inflatable horse costumes then put on a horse race with all the Big Ten flags…
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Tom VanHaaren
3 years
When your LinkedIn picture hasn’t been updated to your 2020 lifestyle
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Tom VanHaaren
5 years
ESPN 300 OL Trevor Keegan has committed to Michigan over Georgia and Penn State. Keegan is the No. 168 ranked prospect and gives the #Wolverines 11 ESPN 300 commits in the 2019 class
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Some Michigan players were yelling 2% on their way to the locker room. Andrew Vastardis said the players heard before the season there was a 2% chance Michigan would win the Big Ten.
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2 years
#Oklahoma just got a commitment from ESPN 300 athlete Jacobe Johnson, the No. 43 recruit overall. #Sooners now have 12 ESPN 300 commitments in the class and five ranked inside the top-50.
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Please say a prayer for Oxford High School and the students there.
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Tom VanHaaren
7 years
Most draft picks so far through No. 208 Michigan: 11 Bama: 10 Utah: 8 LSU: 7 Florida: 7 Ohio State: 6 Clemson: 6 Tenn: 6 A&M: 5 Miami: 5
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Tom VanHaaren
4 years
Nebraska parents have now released a letter of their own to Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren. Notably, Ed and Lisa McCaffrey are listed on the letter
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Tom VanHaaren
1 year
ESPN 300 wide receiver Karmello English commits to #Michigan . English gives the #Wolverines five ESPN 300 commits in the class, three ranked in the top-150.
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
. @themden is selling the patches Michigan wore on Saturday to honor the victims and community in Oxford. Patches are $5 & 100% of the proceeds are going to the Oxford community. MDen, Valiant Management, Michigan athletics & the Hutchinson family were instrumental In this effort.
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
According to @Fanatics , Georgia National Championship merchandise has sold more than any other champion across Fanatics sites, including the UGA online store. More UGA Champ gear has sold in the last 24 hours than Bama gear in the 30 days after last season’s championship.
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Tom VanHaaren
4 months
The No. 1 overall recruit in the 2025 class, QB Bryce Underwood, just committed to LSU. He gives the Tigers two five-star commitments in the 2025 class. He’s a 6-4, 205-pound prospect from Michigan. #LSU
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Tom VanHaaren
5 years
Oregon signee, and No. 1 ranked recruit, DE Kayvon Thibodeaux @kayvonT8 in one on ones against Alabama OL signee Amari Kight #UAAllAmerica
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Tom VanHaaren
4 months
I was told that Alabama freshman Caleb Downs hasn’t made a decision on his future yet, if he’ll stay or transfer. He’d like to see who’s added to the Bama defensive staff, but very likely could make a decision either way tomorrow. Travaris Robinson staying at Georgia factors in.
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Tom VanHaaren
8 years
When you're an offensive lineman and you want to have fun, too
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
#Wisconsin is targeting Baltimore Ravens tight ends coach Bobby Engram to be its next offensive coordinator, sources tell me and @jamisonhensley . An agreement could be finalized soon. Engram worked on Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst's staff at Pitt in 2012 and 2013.
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Ohio State has scored on the first five offensive drives of the game for the fourth time this season. No other program has done that more than once this season per @ESPNStatsInfo .
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Tom VanHaaren
4 years
The electric hype videos produced by @LSUfootball this season have been incredible. Here's the team behind those videos, including @WillTStout , who's a student at LSU, and how every fine detail is included. @CodyWorsham @DerekPonamsky
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Tom VanHaaren
4 months
Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy told me after the celebration that he’s going to announce a decision on his future tomorrow.
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Tom VanHaaren
5 years
Just got my first hole-in-one at TPC Michigan. Hole number three, six iron from 169
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Tom VanHaaren
3 years
The committee thinks that poorly of Illinois to not rank Penn State all together? Penn State beat Wisconsin, who is No. 18, and beat Auburn, the No. 17 team, and all three each have three losses, but Penn State isn't ranked. Got it.
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Tom VanHaaren
5 years
The stat the Big Ten Network just had on its screen is pretty remarkable. It listed the best records in the Big Ten since 2012 Ohio State 85-9 Wisconsin 69-25 MSU 63-28 Penn State 60-29
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Tom VanHaaren
1 year
I was told a Damar Hamlin jersey is being delivered to Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd and the Bengals practice facility this morning for Boyd to wear.
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Tom VanHaaren
5 years
ESPN 300 Georgia DB Jalen Perry commits to Michigan. Wolverines now have 12 ESPN 300 commitments in the No. 3 ranked class, which is 7 more than they had in the entire 2018 class
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Jalen Perry
5 years
Officially CO〽️〽️ITTED to Michigan! #GoBlue 〽️💙💛💙💛
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Got a little feisty on the field after the game was over. Nothing major, a few spats
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Tom VanHaaren
6 years
My dad complimented how healthy my lawn is this weekend. We just stood there, with our hands on our hips, staring at my grass while the rest of my family was waiting in the car. I've never been more proud and also more terrified that I've officially turned into my dad.
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Tom VanHaaren
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Five-star QB DJ Lagway just said on ESPN2 that he is signing with Florida and he's excited to play for Billy Napier. #Gators
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Walter Nolen, the No. 1 recruit overall, just made it official and is signing with Texas A&M. #Aggies
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
ESPN 300 running back TreVonte Citizen just committed to #Miami over Auburn, Florida and LSU. He gives the Hurricanes 10 ESPN 300 recruits in @coach_cristobal 's first class.
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Tom VanHaaren
4 years
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh released a statement on why he’s advocating they play football this season citing recent numbers and protocols followed
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Tom VanHaaren
3 years
What has kept Cade McNamara off the field for Michigan up to this point?
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Tom VanHaaren
1 year
A friend sent me this picture. Michigan and Michigan State players joined together on the field to take a knee before their game at Sloan Park in Arizona to pray for the victims of the shooting that took place on Michigan State’s campus.
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Tom VanHaaren
6 years
NBC coloring the down and distance bar yellow has made me think there’s a penalty on every play so far
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Tom VanHaaren
4 years
Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson says it bothers him that B1G commissioner Kevin Warren's son is playing this season. Says it's unfair that his family got to talk about it and make the decision, but Hutchinson's family didn't.
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Tom VanHaaren
7 years
ESPN 300 commits: Ohio State: 14 Miami: 13 Texas: 12 Penn State: 11 Oregon: 10 LSU: 9 Florida/A&M/Tenn: 8 Clemson: 7 Neb/Bama/FSU/Mich: 6
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Tom VanHaaren
5 years
Remaining Ohio State fans are chanting “Let’s go Army” in the Horseshoe
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara gave his offensive linemen customized @PingTour drivers.
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Confirmed that Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis has informed the players he is leaving Michigan for Miami.
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Tom VanHaaren
7 years
Final draft #'s Mich: 11 Bama: 10 Florida: 8 LSU: 8 Miami: 8 Utah: 8 OSU: 7 Clemson: 6 UNC: 6 Tenn: 6 A&M: 5 Pitt: 5 UCLA: 5 USC: 5 Wash: 5
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Ohio State QB CJ Stroud is the first player in Big Ten history with three career games of six passing touchdowns. Stroud was 11 of 11 for 297 yards and 5 touchdowns on throws at least 10 yards downfield today per @ESPNStatsInfo #Buckeyes
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
Five-star corner Travis Hunter, ranked No. 2 overall, just flipped from Florida State to Jackson State. Deion Sanders flipped a prospect from his alma mater & is the first time FCS school will sign a 5-star prospect since ESPN started its rankings in 2006. @SportsCenter @espncfb
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Tom VanHaaren
1 year
QB Jadyn Davis committed to #Michigan . He’s the first ESPN 300 QB for the Wolverines since JJ McCarthy signed in ‘21. Davis’ relationships w the players & Harbaugh, combined w the trajectory of the team put them over the top. He also said NIL was not a factor in his decision.
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Tom VanHaaren
4 years
The starter at The Honda Classic just had a rough go of it. First welcoming everyone to the 2016 Honda Classic, then introducing Luke Donald as Luke McDonald while also giving him a win in 2016. He has an incredible voice, though. He could be the old movie phone guy
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#Michigan got a commitment from ESPN 300 defensive back Jyaire Hill. He’s a 6-foot-2, 170-pound corner. Hill gives the #Wolverines six ESPN 300 commitments.
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Tom VanHaaren
4 months
Something interesting to watch re: Alabama and Saban retiring. Recruits who signed a national letter of intent can be released from the NLI if they haven't triggered attendance yet. Other players on the roster will have a 30-day transfer window now that Saban is retiring.
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Tom VanHaaren
1 year
I was doing some research for the Big Ten Championship game and saw this from our @ESPNStatsInfo group. Michigan has a second half points margin of +186, which is the second best of any FBS team through 12 games in the last 10 seasons. (FSU +222 in 2013)
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Tom VanHaaren
5 years
Watching my five and seven-year-old play Mario Kart is probably one of the more frustrating things I’ve done in awhile. I have destroyed them every time we play, they don’t drift on turns, they don’t jump the wall on the rainbow road. It’s ridiculous
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Iowa can now claim having the only two tight ends from the same team picked in the first round in the same draft, per @ESPNStatsInfo . It's also the first time two tight ends in general were drafted in the top 20 since 1992, which makes it even more incredible for Iowa.
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Tom VanHaaren
4 years
Mordecai McDaniel made a big play in practice, so gets to open the “swag locker” and gets unreleased @UnderArmour shoes, clothes, speakers and a bag...and also this skeletor mask he is modeling
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Tom VanHaaren
6 years
ESPNJr300 commit scorecard: Florida State: 8 Michigan: 7 Georgia/Alabama: 6 A&M/Oklahoma: 5 Miami: 4 Notre Dame/Texas/LSU/Clemson/Michigan State/Ole Miss/Miss. State: 3 Illinois/Ohio State/Auburn/Iowa/South Carolina/Florida/Va Tech/TCU/BYU: 2
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Tom VanHaaren
2 years
This is pretty great from @MSU_Football , they’re announcing the first member of their class as Tate Myre, one of the victims in the Oxford Shooting two weeks ago. #OxfordStrong
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Tom VanHaaren
4 years
My son is moping around the house after that Lions game. I put my arm around him, like the sensitive, loving father I am, looked him in the eyes... laughed and told him to get used to it.
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Tom VanHaaren
6 years
ESPN 300 commits Texas: 17 Ohio State: 16 Georgia: 15 Penn State: 13 Alabama: 12 Miami: 12 Clemson: 10 Auburn: 10 Notre Dame: 9 USC: 8 Oklahoma: 8 LSU: 8 Florida: 7 Oregon: 7 FSU: 6 Washingon: 6 Texas A&M, Michigan, South Carolina, Baylor, Stanford: 5 each
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Tom VanHaaren
7 years
ESPN 300 Most top 100 commits 55 total committed Ohio State: 9 Clemson: 5 Texas: 5 FSU: 5 Oklahoma: 3 Tenn: 3 Miami: 3 PSU/LSU/Wash/Ore: 2
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Tom VanHaaren
6 years
Texas DT Keondre Coburn kept this tweet in his back pocket since February
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Keondre Coburn⁹⁹
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A promise is a promise @bakermayfield ❗️🤫
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I just took my son on some go karts. I took the inside corner on every turn, some lady told me I was driving mean. I put my sunglasses on and told her if you’re not first, you’re last. I feel pretty good about it
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Mark Dantonio stepped down as head coach seven weeks after the early signing period, one day before signing day and two weeks after accepting a $4.3 million bonus
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