Earlier this month, an MGoBlog commenter posted an email exchange with Dave Brandon that ended with Michigan's athletic director telling the fan to "find another team."
It's one of those things I wanted to be true, because I love when people live up to the low expectations you have for them. And thanks to some crack investigation work by MGoBlog's Brian Cook and Ace Anbender, we now know that email was authentic. (Yes, that was me complimenting Brian Cook and Ace Anbender; I assume it's a frosty 28 degrees in Hell right now.)
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
BRANDON: Quit drinking and go to bed.
BOOM; TAKE A SEAT, SCRUB.
BRANDON: I don't believe you know what "due respect" is....
You sent a snarky, negative article at 11:58 PM the night of a very disappointing loss....telling me what "we" are sick of! I didn't know you had been elected to represent anyone. I don't know who you are....and I really don't care about your views based on "what you read." And, I don't accept you as a representative of anyone other than yourself.
For you to point out that "we just want to win" is really profound. Do you think our kids and coaches don't want to win? Do you think I don't want to win? Really????
I don't know what you do for a living...but if you want to be an athletic director....go for it. If you want to be a coach...go for it.
As it relates to seeing me on TV or in newspapers....I have no idea what you are talking about. I don't know or care about that stuff....apparently, you do. You really should get a different hobby!
I will let the ticket office know of your decision to give up your seats. I am sure we can use your email address to locate your file. I am sure you will be much happier....because clearly your anger and frustration over our disappointing season has gotten the best of you.
It's too bad...if you got to know our kids and coaches, you would likely enjoy supporting them even when times are tough. They are quality people who care a lot about Michigan. Their efforts, sacrifices and commitment goes beyond putting go blue in their email address and pretending to be a loyal fan - they stay positive and continue to fight even when people like you attack them and the outcome of their efforts.
I wish you well....and I hope you find a team to support that wins every game and every season is a complete success.
Dave
As a snarky trashman, I respect how Brandon ends his emails with revulsion-laced phrases like "I wish you well" and "Have a good life." That's top-notch trolling.
But, on top of this devastating blow (in which its revealed Brandon and Michigan could be in violation of the Freedom of Information Act), Brandon lost his biggest supporter, billionaire/Michigan ultrabooster/Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, yesterday.
The Year of Luigi has truly been a remarkable time to be alive for anybody who detests Michigan, and Dave Brandon played a massive role in that. If he's condemned to the gallows (and his actions are certainly that of a man who knows he's on his way out), then I have nothing else to say but: /salute.
