Friday Happy Hour Braces For The Coming Storm

The Celebration of Our Nation's Independence took many shapes this July. I have to say, Kyle's tradition of posting a bikini clad Jessica Simpson is definitely one of my favorite methods of celebrating the 4th. However, Rakes of Mallow posting the horrendous Bill Pulman speech from Independence Day takes the cake. I laughed myself stupid when I watched that again.

My way of celebrating was to announce a posting schedule that only a coked out 1980's stock broker on amphetamines could handle. Why a 1980's stock broker? Because it allows me to reference Gordon Gecko.

Anyway, as I prepare for the coming storm of previews and postings, I wanted to catch you up on what's going on across the 'sphere.

Here's what's ON TAP:

1. Michigan Reels In Offensive Talent A Camp
2. Michigan Previews Are Everywhere These Days
3. How to be a Notre Dame Fan, Courtesy Straight Bangin'
4. It's In The Game
5. All Time Greats To Wear #7
6. "I'd Like To Set Up In Your Backfield, Baby." ATO Gives You Your Coach's Bar Pick-Up Lines
7. BSD's Previewing the Big Ten, Ahead of Schedule

Michigan Pulls in Two Big Recruits, Third in the Wings? - Michigan received two big 2008 commitments over the past week from two soon to be crucial players. Both are crucial for different reasons. The first commit was Illinois QB John Weinke, a talented three star QB who committed to Michigan knowing he would back up Ryan Mallett for the next four years. Weinke is a high three star QB with an Elite 11 invite. He'll likely be a more than capable backup, who possesses the ability to not only push Ryan Mallett but step in competently in the event Ryan goes down. Given the tight rope Michigan is walking with Henne, his commitment is a fairly big deal for the overall security of the position for the next four years.

The other crucial piece of the puzzle was the commitment of uber-wideout Darryl Stonum. Stonum is ranked as the 6th best player in Texas and the 9th best WR in the 2008 recruiting class. Reason for excitement: he wants Braylon's #1. MGoBlog's got the details. If this kid lives up to the hype, like, whoa, he and Ryan Mallett and going to make one another a fortune.

Along the make money-money-money, make money-mon-nay lines, the fastest white boy the Big Ten has ever seen (since Tim Dwight) is close to making a decision. Mgoblog (via scout) is reporting Sam McGuffie is close to making his decision. Really close. Like next week or something. Having gone to high school in Texas and seen 6A football up close, what he's done in his high school career is amazing. YouTubes after the jump to MGoBlog.

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