• Clans Expanded

    An epic guest post on mgoblog by uber-diarist and mgo-poweruser Misopogon adding three new columns to “The Clans”.  I call it Clans 2.0: Electric Bo-Galoo: I’ve gotten a few incoming links from boards following other teams.  Here’s a Northwestern fan’s take on the Wildcat Clans (Packs?): 1) North shore families. We go to the games if the kids don’t have soccer. One of us probably went to a Big Ten school. Hope the weather’s good. Don’t really care if the Cats win. 2) Dark ages PTSD sufferers. A .500 season is something to celebrate. We’ll never be consistent champions, but at least it’s not 1979. 3) Win-at-all-costers. As long as we play by NCAA rules, we should do whatever we have to to win. There’s a reason they keep score. Willing to sacrifice a few SAT points to play in a BCS bowl. EvanstonCat represents this faction on the boards. 4) The FitzPa faction. Fitz is our man for the next 30+ years. Keep him at all costs and trust his judgment in all matters. 5) Family befrienders. Form their opinions about coaches and other NU issues based entirely on what they hear at the family tailgates. Related: The Clans. The Factions. Defined. Discussing the Divisions (WTKA audio)

  • Unite the Clans!

    I held an impromptu live blog last night, thanks to those who joined.  I thought there were some good thoughts and in the end, an epic slogan.  As it was winding down chatter Aaron wrote: “Someone unite the clans.”   Unite the Clans! Unfortunately I don’t think all the clans will be united until someone puts a solid winner on the field.   I’ve already heard how there are several insiders/administrators who won’t ever forgive Harbaugh for the academic standards comments.  The chat boiled down to where you stand on Rich Rod, Harbaugh and the other coaching options.  There is a small percentage (fewer than 10%?) of folks remaining that want to keep Rich Rod.   But I feel for the vast majority the question comes down to this at this point, pick where you stand: [poll id=35] During the live blog I popped that up and it went about 75/25 in favor of the Harbaugh or Rich Rod option. Either way-  what’s it going to take to – UNITE THE CLANS?!!  A Rose Bowl?  This guy?: