Opening up the Mailbag...

Thought I'd discuss some of the e-mails that I've gotten from readers on here:

From Jason9217@comcast.net:
In regards to your thoughts about Rich Rodriguez coming to Michigan, why do you feel it is so important to keep some members of the staff around when you've so vigorously said that a "large (quoting you) change in philosophy" had to take place?

-- Jason

I felt it was important to keep around atleast a few previous coaches because at a school like Michigan, you don't just come in and clear house when the problem isn't widespread. At a place like Notre Dame, you may want to do that ,but not at Michigan where success is still occurring.

From potenz9034@gmail.com:
Now that we've seen him for a few games, what are your thoughts on Rodney Stuckey?
I've thought that Stuckey has preformed average at best. He's shown that he can get to the rim well, but his finishing is something to worry about. He's developing well as a point guard in some phases like passing but as a ball handler he's still average. Plus it seems he gets way too hyped up for games. Having energy is one thing, being out of control is another.

From buckeyes90@hotmail.com:
You've been hyping up Terrelle Pyror like he's Jesus, what is your prediction for where he ends up?
I've been hyping him up because he is worth hyping up. He's an athletic freak and will be something college football hasn't seen since Vince Young. The combination of passing and running is unmatched.
I'm still thinking he's going to end up at Penn State or Ohio State. Michigan just doesn't have the goods yet. Feet to the Fire, he's going to be a Buckeye.

From pistonsr0cks0@comcast.net:
Convince me that this Red Wings team is anything different from previous regular season-dominant Red Wings.

Valterri Filpulla. Jiri Hudler. Dan Cleary. Convinced yet? Second line scoring. Val F. is just dominant on the second line.

Hank Zetteberg/Pavel Datsyuk/Thomas Holmstrom are unbeatable for a first line combination? Convinced?

Chris Osgood - Dominik Hask: Best goaltender combination in hockey. possibly ever.

From: Dexter313@gmail.com:
Suggest one bowl game I could watch that will be a guaranteed good one.

Wisconsin vs. Tennessee in the Outback Bowl. SEC vs. Big Ten Matchups are always pretty competitive.

Don't watch Oklahoma vs. West Virginia. It'll be a guaranteed blowout.