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Nick Baumgardner
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Senior writer at The Athletic. NFL Draft analyst. Flint born, Millington Cardinal. 🎙️Welcome to Detroit. 📚 The Program: Michigan | Mountaintop.
because he hates Michigan as much as he loves his own job
February 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM
there’s still time don’t worry!
February 5, 2026 at 1:18 PM
what's torn down can always be rebuilt in another form -- my current employer is proof of that, imho
February 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM
this is one of those ‘y’all can come pick up my equipment it’ll be in the street in front of my house’ moments, as hard as it may seem right now it’ll be better in the end iykyk

thoughts are with everyone at WaPo today. Except Matt and Wayne. Fuck them.
February 4, 2026 at 12:34 PM
absolute cowardice
February 4, 2026 at 12:32 PM
lol every time
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
if Dusty May were a real troll Chris Webber would be at mid court for their Ann Arbor return
February 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
I want one of these
January 31, 2026 at 10:42 PM
also the Steelers. my god I forgot about them.
January 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM
does Stephen Ross have any kids who aren't stupid?
January 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM
yeah, willing to at least call that a stalemate right now -- but not sure it's an upgrade today
January 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I get both sides of it -- but have always respected Harbaugh's (albeit ruthless) ability to basically end a friendship by firing a guy if need be. Have seen it happen more than once.
January 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM
however that does remind me: Jim is also an elite Firer of coaches. He never hangs onto a coordinator too long despite personal feelings. Think that's all part of the deal with him. He nips problems fast and isn't afraid to try something new
January 28, 2026 at 3:50 PM