Wisconsin Preview

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Time: 3:30
Location: Big House
TV:  ABC
Weather:  66 and 50% Rain
Line: Michigan -10.5

This game needs no introduction as two top 10 teams are facing off.  Is this a preview of the Big Ten Championship game?  Us Wolverine fans hope so, but we also know that MSU and OSU looms on the schedule.   Wisconsin also has the hardest schedule in the nation with OSU, Iowa and Nebraska in the next 3 weeks.


Tale of the Tape
Michigan offense vs. Wisconsin D = Push
Michigan D vs. Wisconsin O = Michigan
Location = Michigan
Special Teams = Michigan
Coaching = Michigan
Momentum = Push


Both teams have inexperienced QB's under center.  Wilton might have a few more snaps under his belt then Alex Hornibrook who got his first start against MSU last week.  If you want to ponder how either team could lose this game, turnovers from the QB position is a pretty easy target. 

It would be hard to find a team with more momentum then Wisconsin.   They beat LSU in week one and MSU last week.   Many didn't give them much of a chance in either game.  They also struggled with Georgia State in Week 3.   Wisconsin has only played a couple home games and been on the road to Great Lake State two weeks in a row. 


Yell, I love Cheese, all types of Cheese if.......................

• If Wilton plays clean
• Michigan's WR and TE's have a big day
• Michigan's Defense stops Wisconsin all day
• Peppers jumps into the Heisman race

Yell, I'm Lactose intolerant anyways if......................

• Michigan turns the ball over like MSU did
• Michigan's offense can't move it on Wisconsin's D
• Michigan is not used to the physical play of Wisconsin
• Michigan's defense plays average

I like Michigan in this match-up because they know the style of football Wisconsin plays.   They are not Houston and will try to hit short passes, run the ball and play great defense.   Their whole philosophy is to wait for the other team to make a mistake and win a close game.

Wisconsin won't let Michigan run on them, because they know that is a slow death in the Big House.   They will stack the box and make Wilton beat them in the air.    That jet sweep Michigan has been running won't work against Wisconsin either.   Michigan must throw the ball and do it often.   We need huge games from Butt, Darboh and Chesson.  

The Badgers are beat up and their kicker is out for the year and one of their best players on defense (if not the best)  LB Vince Biegel had surgery on this foot this week and is out on Saturday. 

Wisconsin is playing with confidence and got LSU and MSU at the right times.  They also like playing on the road and have won 8 straight road games. They play a physical defense and use time of possession and field position on offense.  They have a very inexperience QB (who did play well in EL) who hasn't felt the pressure of the Big House and best defensive line in the county.   With Lewis back at corner and Taco back at DE,  it's hard to find a weakness on defense for the Wolverines.  Wisconsin needs a good kicker and he is hurt.  They will have to un-naturally risk 4th downs because they can't risk a miss.   This plays right into Michigan's strong defense. 

This will be a physical low scoring game.  I love our TE's and WR's in this one.  Peppers has to be jumping out of his skin in getting to play a top 10 game.   Jimmy will have the boys fired up and they won't miss this opportunity to make a statement.  We have all been waiting years for a real football game in the Big House.   Michigan is back folks and it's time to let the nation in on what is going on here!

Michigan 24 Wisconsin 7


from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/wisconsin-preview.html

Michigan Thursday: Looks Towards The Big Ten Weekend

Its clear what is the top Big Ten game of the weekend.  It's one of the biggest games of the weekend in all college football between #4 Michigan vs. #8 Wisconsin.  That preview will be tomorrow in its regular time slot. 

Lets look what else is happing in the Big Ten:

MSU at IU:  Both are coming off disappointing loses.   Everyone was riding high on the Spartans after the upset of ND.  Then we found out ND wasn't any good, MSU turned the ball over against Wisconsin and got blown out itself.   IU who likes to score but never plays much defense, lost to Wake Forest last week.   I'm not sure what IU has this year but they could sneak out a win here if they continue to put up points.   MSU is favored by at TD.  MSU 38 IU 34

Minnesota at PSU:  We saw Penn State pretty much lay down in the Big House last week.  They have been hit hard by injuries and just don't have the depth to make them a top tier Big 10 team.  The Golden Gophers do what they do every year, they are 3-0 early and now want to make some noise in the Big Ten.   PSU is favored by 3.   Minnesota 28 Penn State 14

Illinois at Nebraska:  Is Nebraska for real this year?  This program seems to be on the rise and they have been playing pretty good football this year.   Illinois isn't there yet and a 20.5 dog in this game.   Nebraska 31 Illinois 17

Purdue at Maryland:  These teams are pretty much a mystery.  Can Purdue make a bowl game this year?  They will have to win this game if they are.   Maryland is favored by 10.
Maryland 24 Purdue 21

Rutgers at OSU is a 38 point line.

Northwestern at Iowa:  Not a huge fan of Iowa this year, but Northwestern has played 4 games at home and won 1.  Iowa is favored by 13.5.   Iowa 31 NW 10


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• Yahoo's Pat Forde has a nice write up on Peppers.  It's a good read!

One thing to watch on Saturday is Wisconsin's field goal kicking.   Their kicker is hurt and during the MSU game it seemed they went for a number of 4th downs to try to score more TD's.    Could be an interesting dynamic for Saturday. 



from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/michigan-thursday-looks-towards-big-ten.html

Wolverine Wednesday: A Few News and Notes

• BC commit and 2017 recruit DE Kwity Paye is expected to visit Ann Arbor this weekend.

• The talented MSU LB Jon Reschke might be out for the year with an ankle injury.   Riley Bullough missed the Wisconsin game but may make it back sometime this year.

• Iowa WR Matt Vandeberg is done for the year with a broken foot

• Rutgers best player Janarion Grant is also out for the year with an ankle

• Michigan has also offered BC commit athlete Brandon Sebastian.  I'm sure BC is loving Michigan right now, take their DC and now offered two of their 2017 commits.

• There is some positive buzz around a possible commitment from FL LB Shannon Reid this weekend.  He is not rated on Rivals but has offers from the likes of Clemson, FSU, NC, NC State, Arizona, Miss State, Colorado and many more.  He is a composite 3 star on 24/7.

• Sports Illustrated is saying that Peppers will go #5 in next years draft. 

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/wolverine-wednesday-few-news-and-notes.html

Raising a Glass to MD Craft Brewers

September 28 is National Drink Beer Day, so we’re raising glasses to Maryland’s craft brewing industry and highlighting some new breweries and several planning to open in the next few months.

Maryland’s Craft Beer Economy

The number of craft breweries is on the rise in Maryland and across the country. In fact, small and independent craft breweries now represent 12 percent market share of the overall beer industry in the U.S., according to Brewers Association data. In 2015, the industry’s retail dollar value climbed 16 percent nationwide.

And more hops mean more jobs. In fact, Business Climate says that just one job at a craft brewery will create an additional 45 jobs in other industries ranging from packaging and distribution to agriculture.

In Maryland, the 60 craft breweries in 2014 had a $652 million economic impact, according to the Brewers Association. The beer industry in Maryland as a whole – which includes brewing, wholesaling and retailing – supported 24,575 jobs and $1.12 billion in wages, and had a $2.88 billion impact in economic contribution, according to the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association.

New Craft Breweries in Maryland

In recent months, several new craft breweries have started up in Maryland and more are on the horizon across the state.

In Howard County, Manor Hill and Black Flag both launched within the past year. Hysteria Brewing Company also plans to open in Howard County in February.

Heather Gotcher, account director at Manor Hill, says the brewery offers visitors an inviting atmosphere, while offering brews that feature high quality and seasonal ingredients. “Our head brewer crafts hand-made beers from original and unique recipes. The result is aromatic, hop-forward, farmhouse-style beers,” Gotcher said.

In Western Maryland, Cushwa Brewing is planning to open its doors later this year in Williamsport. The brewery will provide small batch experimental beers creating a new experience each week, according to Marcus Thomas, who serves as an owner-operator with partners Garrett Chambers and Scott Coleman.

“Cushwa Brewing is going to introduce Western Maryland to new styles and variations while also offering a few flagship beers that maybe the novice beer drinker hasn’t had a chance to enjoy,” Thomas said.

With each new and forthcoming brewery offering unique atmospheres and brews to check out, Marylanders can fill their fall and winter weekends with tours around the state. Here are some others that have recently opened or plan to open in the coming months.

• Waredaca Brewing Company – Opened late 2015 in Montgomery County (Laytonsville)
• Calvert Brewing Company – Opened a production facility and public tap room in 2016 (Upper Marlboro)
• Waverly Brewing Company – Opened in late 2015 in Baltimore (Hampden-Woodberry)
• Attaboy Beer – Opening this winter in Frederick
• Diamondback Brewing – Opening this fall in Baltimore (Locust Point)
• Monument City Brewing – New brewery and taproom to open this fall in Baltimore (Highlandtown)

Want to check out several breweries at once? Check out events for Baltimore Beer Week October 7-16, or head to Columbia for the Hops & Harvest Beer Festival on October 8 and see what 25 breweries and cideries have to offer. City Brew Tours also recently announced that it will offer tours of breweries, brewpubs and beer bars throughout Baltimore. The Brewers Association of Maryland offers a Maryland Beer Map for exploring on your own.

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Michigan Tuesday: Big Visit Weekend Coming

In the pre-season, most thought this would be a decent game and a good time to visit Ann Arbor.   The weather should be warm and Wisconsin is brand name.   Most didn't expect it would be a battle of top 10 teams.    So this weekend has plenty of 2017 recruits that are planning to attend for a top 10 match-up. Including a big number of 4 and 5 star guys.  

• Baron Browning TX 5 Star LB
• Alex Leatherwood FL 5 Star OT
• Shaun Wade FL 5 star CB
• Cesar Ruiz FL/NJ 4 Star C
• Jordan Anthony FL 4 star LB
• Jedrick Willis KY 4 Star OT
• Donovan Jeter PA 4 Star DT
• Chuck Filaga TX 4 star OT
• KJ Britt AL 4 star LB
• Markquese Bell NJ 4 Star S
• Chase Hayden TN 4 Star RB
• Shannon Reid FL 3 Star LB
• Brelin Faison-Walden NC 3 star S

This list can change quickly and I will update anything I hear later in the week.


Michigan is very high on Leatherwood who committed to Alabama and will continue to try to flip him.  Baron Browning is said to be a Texas or Ohio State lean, Michigan needs a great visit to be a player in his recruitment.   Maybe the most important recruit this weekend is Cesar Ruiz who is the top Center in the country.   He has always had Michigan near the top of his recruitment.  He plays at IMG from New Jersey.  Cesar seems to have a great relationship with LB coach Chris Partridge.

Jeter just committed to ND last week and Wade is a Ohio State commit.

• Jimmy confirmed Clark's ACL and will try for a 6th year
• He said expect to see Watson, Long and Hill get his snaps
• Mone is still questionable for this weekend, if he practices this week he will have a chance to play.
• Jimmy talked about Kareem Walker and it seems he is working out with the team and his academics are going well.  They are probably leaning towards a redshirt as he continues to improve his class work.  Sounds like he is not practicing but working out.
• Drake Johnson was dressed on Saturday and is working on a soft tissue injury.  Sounds like he may play this year. 

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/michigan-tuesday-big-visit-weekend.html

Visit Maryland’s apple orchards this fall

Guest feature: Julie Oberg is the Communications Director for the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Follow along with MDA @MdAgDept and Maryland’s Best @MdsBest.

Apple picking season is underway at many pick-your-own orchards, with plenty of late peaches, tomatoes and other crops available to choose from.

“Pick-your-own orchards provide a great opportunity for families to make memories while bringing home fresh, nutritious Maryland produce,” said Maryland Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder. “This is also a great way for Marylanders to learn more about where their food comes from.”

Maryland is home to 171 apple orchards according to the latest USDA Agricultural Census in 2012. Many farms have roadside markets or pick-your-own operations, while others are wholesale producers who concentrate on selling apples through grocery stores and food distributors. For a list of direct-marketing orchards, visit the Maryland Apple Promotion Board website.

You can also visit the MarylandsBest.net to locate a pick-your-own operation or farm stand near you.

Learn more.

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Baltimore High School Students Get College Experience with P-Tech Program

The 2016 fall semester has been underway for several weeks at Baltimore City Community College, but on Sept. 16, the school welcomed a new class of potential graduates. The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-Tech) program began operations this year in Baltimore, accepting Carver Vocational-Technical High School and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School as its first participants.

Read more at AFRO

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Yo, students: How about a study break? Come to #BIW16 Lunch&Learn

Students can attend our Biz Conference workshop for free, because that's how we roll.

Put down the ramen, we’re looking to get more university students involved in the Baltimore tech community, so we’re offering free tickets to startup-minded students for the Business Conference’s Lunch&Learn: Workshop Your Business

The event is one of 50+ happening as part of Baltimore Innovation Week 2016 presented by 14 West from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1.

Use the code “BIW16student” to receive free tickets to the Lunch&Learn event happening on Thursday, Sept. 29. If you have a business idea, these hands-on, interactive workshops are a great place to start. You will learn how to refine your business plans with feedback that is specific to you. Oh, and our topics are dope af.

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JOIN THE IT INDUSTRY IN WESTERN MARYLAND FOR TECH GAP 2016

There is arguably nothing more breathtaking than the beauty of the colorful fall mountains in Western Maryland. Combine the gorgeous landscape with Maryland’s “top tech” climate, as described by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and you get the Technology at the Gap: Emerging Trends conference.

Technology at the Gap is a one-day conference – held October 14 – for web developers, system admins, network and security specialists, managers, and others in, or around, the IT industry. At this first inaugural event, attendees will hear from engaging and informative speakers and spend time sharing ideas as they soak up the autumn atmosphere.

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Here’s what you’ll learn at the #BIW16 Dev Conference

Indulge in a full day of dev this Wednesday, Sept. 28.

For the fifth time around, Technical.ly is working its hardest to makeBaltimore Innovation Week the best it can be. Let’s take Wednesday’s Dev Conference venues, for example.

In the morning you’ll enjoy introductory coding workshops with hot breakfast at Impact Hub (10 E. North Ave.). Then in true innovative fashion, the afternoon full of high-level dev talks is a stroll down North at The Motor House (120 W. North Ave.). End the day with an all-inclusive happy hour in the awesome Graffiti Alley (weather permitting).

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Downtown Baltimore’s top tech firms, mapped

Technical.ly and Downtown Partnership of Baltimore teamed up for Innovation Mapped, a visualization of the creative contours of the city's core.

Big plans are in the works to expand Baltimore’s innovation economy to new neighborhoods, but growth is still on display downtown.

Whether it’s in new office space above Power Plant Live!, Natty Boh Tower or a former syrup factory, tech and creative businesses are growing as Baltimore’s old spaces are reimagined.

To visualize the contours of the landscape and zoom in on the multiple industry sectors in the downtown core, Technical.ly and the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore teamed up to create Innovation Mapped. It appears below, as well as on the back of the print magazine for Baltimore Innovation Week presented by 14 West.

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Here are the 8 startups pitching at Beta City

They'll be vying for $75,000 in prize money.

Betamore named the eight startups that will pitch at Venture Pitch Day during Beta City.

The pitch competition is set to kick off the big celebration of Baltimore tech on Sept. 29 at City Garage during Baltimore Innovation Week 2016 presented by 14 West. It’s followed by an evening networking event.

The companies, selected from a pool of applicants after several rounds, are vying for $75,000 in prize money. In the second year, Betamore also pulled in a pair of companies from outside Baltimore, reflecting the nonprofit’s regional aims.

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Meet the winning artists making interactive installations for #BIW16

We issued a call for tech-art mashups and are happy to announce the two cutting-edge projects that will be on display at Sept. 30's Innovation Celebration.

One of the main purposes of Baltimore Innovation Week 2016 presented by 14 West is to give everyone the opportunity to participate in showing off Baltimore’s technology community.

Plus, we heard you loud and clear at the Help Plan BIW event back in June — that you guys wanted to see more STEAM represented during the week.

We answered the call for more tech-art mashups with a modest microgrant program to fund creative installations as a part of our Innovation Celebration and Baltimore Innovation Awards ceremony at MICA’s Brown Center on Sept. 30. (We announced the call for applications back in August.)

Today we’re proud to announce this year’s #BIW16 microgrant recipients, along with brief descriptions to give you an idea of what they’re using the funding for.

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Michigan Monday: Things We Learned This Weekend

Les and Cam gone at LSU:   Both guys obviously have ties to Ann Arbor.   I never understand why coaches have such at hard time at adapting.   Les is a players coach and very good recruiter.    His style of offense is just completely outdated.   I also don't understand why he didn't make changes in the off season, after he nearly got fired last season.  I would have waited until the end of the season, but it was clear a change had to be made.   He did win a lot of games at LSU and even a National Championship that we all remember too well.    Let us not forget where LSU went many years ago to hire a head coach when they had an opening - MSU. 

ND:  They aren't as good as we thought they were.  Which sort of spoils MSU's win over them a week ago. 

Wisconsin: Is pretty darn good.  Many had thought Wisconsin would be average this year.  They have a very difficult schedule, a new QB, and a no name defense.   They have now knocked off two top 10 teams and play another on Saturday.   Many of us on Michigan's schedule looked towards MSU, Iowa and OSU as being the big tests the Wolverines had to pass this year.   Saturday will be just as big or bigger.

MSU: Does have issues and Wisconsin exposed them.  It will be hard for them to move the ball on talented defenses this year.

Nebraska:  I'm not sure they are back after a close win over Northwestern but they are going to be in the hunt in the Big Ten West.

Iowa: 14-7 over Rutgers?  Might be some issues in Iowa.

Michigan

• Jimmy shows us something new every week on offense.  He will do whatever it takes to win.   He also doesn't like to pull out starters until under 4:00 minutes left in the game. 
• Taco and Jourdan make the defense so much better.   Jourdan locks down a side of the defense and Taco's consistent pressure always moves the pocket and gets the QB nervous.
• It looks like Kenny fixed his field goal and extra point issues from the week before.   He still makes me nervous in a big/close game.
• Jeremy Clark will be missed.  He was a consistently good DB and will be hard to replace.   He also gave Michigan flexibility at the safety position, which struggled against Colorado.  It would be great if he could get a injury redshirt.
• RB depth is unbelievable - Michigan has 5 starters at the RB position.  They also have a highly touted freshman who is redshirting and Drake Johnson who is hurt looking for a 6th year.  
• Mo Hurst could be a high NFL draft pick if he continues to play like this.
• Special teams is better this year because Michigan has it's starters on that squad.  When that happens, injuries like Jeremy Clark will also happen.

A Look Ahead to Wisconsin:

• 4-0 wins over MSU and LSU.  Struggled against Georgia State.
• Ranked #8 in both polls
• Give up 11.8 points per game, which ranks #7 in the country
• Score 30 points per game (66th in the country)
• Played two QB's this year
• Play Michigan, OSU, Iowa and Nebraska in the next 4 games
• ESPN Big Ten Power rankings is #2 behind OSU
• Michigan is a 10 point favorite on Saturday ( Hello Big Ten Power Ranking people?)

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/michigan-monday-things-we-learned-this.html

Frostburg Students Give Main Street Businesses a Boost

Guest feature: Charles Schelle works for Frostburg State University. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter.

For some Frostburg State University students, shopping on Main Street is no longer a mystery.

A special student-only shopping event called Frostburg 101: A Taste of the City demystified downtown businesses for those FSU students by showing them what Main Street offers, enticing them with offers and giveaways.

FSU students filled downtown retailers and restaurants as part of the first-ever event held earlier this month.

About 220 students registered for the event, which enabled them to obtain a passport to explore Main Street and earn stamps to be eligible for prizes. Additional students continued shopping in the stores without registering, making it a successful first-time event.

“I think the event definitely met our goal to get students in these businesses and let them know that just because we don’t have big box stores does not mean we don’t have good quality mom-and-pop shops,” said FrostburgFirst Main Street Manager Jessica Palumbo.

The Frostburg Student Government Association, FrostburgFirst, FSU Foundation, City of Frostburg and FSU SafeRide all collaborated into creating and executing the inaugural event.

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Penn State Post Game

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Michigan has played 3 non-conference games prior to Penn State coming to the Big House on Saturday.  We have seen balanced offense, we have seen an opponent pretty much stop the run, and we have seen the passing game carry the offense.   We haven't seen the Michigan offense run over an opponent yet. 

Until Saturday afternoon, where the Wolverines put up 326 yards on the ground and 5 RB's scored touchdowns.   Usually you have a back that goes for 200 yards on a day like this.   That didn't happen for the Wolverines, Smith lead all rushers with barley over 100 yards (107) and Higdon was next with some impressive running with 9 carries for 81 yards.

This game was over in the 1st quarter and it was clear to pretty much everyone.   I had a minor concern at the start of the second half when the Wolverines looked a little flat to start the half.  It didn't matter and Penn State's big comeback bid was a field goal.   Penn State is not Penn State and Michigan is finally Michigan. 

It was also great to see Lewis and Taco back.  It made a huge difference in how the Wolverines played on defense.  Penn State had one good player and it was clear it was Barkley, but even he couldn't even keep PSU in the game. 

Cheers

• Welcome home running game
• Welcome home great coaching
• Welcome home great defense
• Welcome home another dominating performance on national TV
• Mo Hurst was pretty much un-blockable
• No turnovers on offense
• 5 RB's with TD's
• Lewis and Taco playing

Jeers

• Clarks ACL deciding it was time to tear
• The defense gave up a couple big runs from Barkley
• Stribling had too many PI calls

Yes, the game was nearly perfect until Jeremy Clark went down.  Now, Don Brown has less flexibility and experience in the Wolverines backfield.   My guess is we will see more young players including Lavert Hill, Keith Washington and even David Long.

The schedule quickly gets tougher next week, as the (soon to be) top 10 Wisconsin Badgers come to the Big House looking to knock off it's 3rd top 10 team of the year.   I think we found out that ND is not very good and MSU has some issues.   Wisconsin seems to be legit and can play some defense.   Jimmy and the offense staff has it's hands full this week in preparing for it's first real test of the year.   I like Michigan's defense against Wisconsin's young QB and offense.   It will be a physical game and I'm looking forward to it! 

Side Notes:  ND sorry about that winning percentage thing.  I guess you can hand out the #2 jersey each week now.   Colorado loses to Harbaugh a week ago but beats Hoke the next week as Colorado upset Oregon last night.


from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/penn-state-post-game.html

Welcome to Baltimore Innovation Week 2016

When you look back five years ago at the first-ever Baltimore Innovation Week, many of the same organizations are involved — the Emerging Technology Centers and TEDCO and Betamore and Mindgrub and TechBreakfast andStartup Maryland and the Digital Harbor Foundation and Venture for America, among others. Some of the people, too.

That won’t surprise anyone. Five years isn’t so long, after all, and great communities are made of people who develop roots within them. Yet we also should judge success of any community by its ability to welcome new people and organizations into the fold. So we’re thrilled by the many groups involved in Baltimore Innovation Week 2016 presented by 14 West, many who weren’t yet there in 2012.

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Eight finalists announced for Beta City pitch competition

Eight early-stage companies — from app developers to an online consignment shop — will vie for $75,000 in prizes at Beta City’s Venture Capital Pitch Day competition on Sep. 29 at City Garage.

The eight pitch finalists were selected after several rounds of analysis and scrutiny. To advance beyond the first stage, each company’s application had to demonstrate a minimum viable product that is currently live with customers and generating revenue. The company must also be able to demonstrate how it is using technology in an innovative way. Companies remaining after this initial evaluation are voted on by Betamore’s advisory board and then by a final panel.

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Penn State Preview

Time: 3:30
Location: Big House
TV: ESPN
Weather:  70 and Cloudy
Line: Michigan -19

The Big Ten season is here and Michigan opens at home against a big name program that has struggled of late.   Penn State has struggled after the NCAA hit them hard over worst thing that has ever happened to a college football program.  The program still doesn't understand what is going on and even celebrated Joe Paterno last week.  ESPN called them tone deaf and this is the best term I could think of. 

If you believe in karma, Penn State is on the wrong end of it.  

This match-up favors Michigan in almost every aspect.  Penn State's injuries also remain a huge concern.   Running back Saquon Barkley Penn State's best player missed most of the game last week with an ankle injury. Nyeem Wartman-White blew out his knee and will miss the rest of the year.  Both Jason Cabinba and Brandon Bell were not available against Temple.

Tale of the Tape

3rd Downs = Michigan Defense
Coaching = Michigan
Talent = Michigan
Chad Henne vs. Christian Hackenberg =  Henne


Michigan better not need 1 second to win this game.  In fact,  I feel a lot better for this game then I did Colorado or even UCF.   My worst fear this year, is a spread team that will go Indiana on Michigan.   That fear exposed itself in the first quarter of last week and the Wolverines weathered the storm. 

Penn State is now a spread team and wants to play with tempo.  This is the first year they have run the spread as they try to move away from Hackenberg.  They have hit a couple big plays and their QB leads the Big Ten in passing with 828 yards.   They rank 117th in 3rd down conversions going 9 of 33.   The Michigan defense ranks #1 in the nation on  3rd down going 4 for 38.   If you remember the RR days (I know you do), the worst thing a tempo spread team can do is go 3 and out, because they do it fast and don't give their defense anytime to rest.

If Michigan welcomes Jourdan Lewis and Taco back.  Penn State's offense will be in for a long day.

Yell, this is how we start a Big Ten season if.....................................

• Michigan is running through PSU's young LB's
• Jourdan Lewis is 100% healthy
• Michigan's WR's have a big day
• Smith runs for over 100 yards

Yell, How many damn spread teams do we play? if.........................

• Penn State hits big plays down field
• Saquon Barkley is able to run the ball
• Speight turns the ball over
• This is still a game in the 4th quarter

Penn State is struggling with injuries, depth, coaching, and not being able to move on from it's past.  James Franklin is 6-10 in Big Ten play and only 3 games over .500 in his career in Happy Valley.   These programs seem to be going in opposite directions.

The only reason the line is under 3 touchdowns is because Penn State is a big name program.  The only threat here is that Michigan over looks this game for a ranked Wisconsin next week.   I doubt that will happen after last weeks wake up call and it shouldn't be hard for the team to be ready to play a brand name school. 

Penn State is 2-1 and has struggled against pretty poor completion, with their loss coming on the road to Pitt.   They will meet the #4 team in the country on Saturday at the Big House.  Penn State's QB Trace McSorley has a name right out of "Back to the Future" and will try to throw over the top of Michigan's defense, while they try to hit big plays with Barkley on the ground.  

Michigan should be able to move the ball on this defense without much trouble.   I would love to see our running game take a step forward.   Wilton should also be able to find open wide receivers with a nice mix of run and pass.    Penn State's best chance is to play fast and try to catch Michigan's defense off guard.    I like Michigan's chances with Lewis, Taco and Gary playing a ton.    Penn State is not Oregon and I think Michigan is excited for Big Ten play and jumps out big early.

Michigan 44 Penn State 12



from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/penn-state-preview.html

Michigan Thursday: Big 10 Big Weekend Games

Before we get into the Big Ten games this weekend, we have a few recruiting notes:

• Brevin Jordan the top TE in the 2018 class got offered last night. 

• Commit J'Marick Woods will visit A2 this weekend

• 2017 DE and BC commit, Kwity Paye got offered last night as well

• 5 Star DB and FSU commit Stanford Samuels III says he will take an official to Ann Arbor this Fall

Big Ten Games of the Week:

#1.  Wisconsin at MSU- Wisconsin exploded up the rankings after beating LSU in week one and now they have two back to back trips to Michigan to play the Spartans and Wolverines.   That follows hosting OSU at home, road to Iowa and then Nebraska at home.   Wisconsin could lose all 5 games in a row.   MSU is favored by 5.   MSU 24 Wisconsin 17

#2. PSU at Michigan - Come back tomorrow for this preview

3. Nebraska at Northwestern - The Wildcats have been struggling this year and opened with two straight losses.   We're still not sure how good Nebraska is.  The Wildcats always win one game they shouldn't every year.  Nebraska is favored by 7.5.   Northwestern 23 Nebraska 24

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Don Brown took the blame for the big plays against UCF and Colorado that the defense gave up.   He also said he was very proud of the number of hits the defense had on the Colorado's QB's during the game. 

“Like I told the kids yesterday, all the mistakes belong to me, so if anybody wants to point the responsibility I don’t want them to have any. It’s right here. That’s the way we handle it, and I just tell them I want you to play as hard and as tough as you can and all your mistakes belong to me.”

“Twenty-three quarterback knockdowns Saturday. Twenty-three. I don’t know if I’ve ever had 23 in a game. And I counted every one. That’s a lot.”


from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/michigan-thursday-big-10-big-weekend.html

Paul Singh is parking his Airstream in Baltimore next week

The Results Junkies Tech Tour rolls into town for #BIW16. Singh will hold office hours and attend a handful of events.

A tricked-out Airstream will be posted in the parking lot of the Emerging Technology Centers’ Haven campus next week.

Paul Singh, the D.C.-area angel investor who founded Disruption Corporation and was a partner at 500 Startups, is out on the road for his yearlong Results Junkies Tech Tour. He’ll be in Baltimore for a stop during Baltimore Innovation Week 2016 presented by 14 West.

Read more at Technical.ly Baltimore

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How to get a Baltimore Innovation Week 2016 T-shirt

Attending the #BIW16 kickoff event with The Gathering this Friday is your best bet, but read on for more.

Whoa, folks! Baltimore Innovation Week 2016 presented by 14 West starts this Friday.

Do you have your outfits picked out already? Welp, get ready to re-work those ‘fits!

As if the 50+ community organized events from Sept. 23-Oct. 1 weren’t enough to be proud of, there’s also some pretty sweet #BIW16 swag to help you represent for Charm City all year long. Rock the official #BIW16 T-shirt on your chest and plaster you laptop and devices with our #BIW16 stickers (made by our buds at Sticker Mule).

You can grab a shirt for $10 at the Kickoff Festival with The Gathering on Friday, Sept. 23 from 5-10 p.m. (rain or shine!). This event is family friendly, and will feature local game developers, makers and more. Get your stickers there and at all of the Technical.ly conferences, too.

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UMBC and Tel Aviv University sign MOU

Governor Larry Hogan today joined officials from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and Tel Aviv University (TAU) in Israel for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that promotes academic cooperation between the two universities. The agreement, which is the first one between the two universities, establishes a framework for the joint development of research, exchange of academic and administrative staff and students, and the exchange of academic information and publications.

The agreement, which comes as UMBC celebrates its 50th anniversary this week, will be in place for five years with the potential to be extended as special projects develop. Dr. Antonio Moreira, vice provost for academic affairs, signed the agreement for UMBC, and Dr. Raanan Rein, vice president, signed for Tel Aviv University.

“Like Maryland, Israel values the importance of investing in higher education and developing partnerships to accelerate the groundbreaking research coming out of our universities,” said Governor Hogan. “I am proud to join UMBC and Tel Aviv University for the signing of this historic agreement, which will ensure that Maryland remains at the forefront of the research community, and will further strengthen Maryland’s academic bond with Israel.”

“UMBC is excited to sign this memorandum of understanding with Tel Aviv University, a top research institution in the world. This partnership will advance research and provide opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to participate in exchanges and important academic collaborations,” said Dr. Moreira.

“This is an important move in strengthening Tel Aviv University’s ties with leading research institutions in Maryland,” said Dr. Rein. “TAU and UMBC have many similarities and mutual research interests, and we share the same values. This MOU should serve as a springboard for joint academic initiatives.”

UMBC leads the collaborative Center for Hybrid Multicore Productivity Research (CHMPR), a six-year-old National Science Foundation (NSF) center that is supported by funds from government agencies and private companies. NSF recently approved Tel Aviv University to be the first international research partner site for the center, joining five other universities in the United States that are currently collaborating as CHMPR partners.

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Join the IT Industry in Western Maryland for Tech Gap 2016

Guest feature: Autumn Becker works with the Allegany College of Maryland. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter.

There is arguably nothing more breathtaking than the beauty of the colorful fall mountains in Western Maryland. Combine the gorgeous landscape with Maryland’s “top tech” climate, as described by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and you get the Technology at the Gap: Emerging Trends conference.

Technology at the Gap is a one-day conference for web developers, system admins, network and security specialists, managers, and others in, or around, the IT industry. At this first inaugural event, attendees will hear from engaging and informative speakers and spend time sharing ideas as they soak up the autumn atmosphere.

The keynote speakers – Daniel Gray (FBI Special Agent), Claude Yusti (IBM), and Steven Sanchez (Everyday Agile) – will share their emergent work in the areas of cybersecurity, cognitive computing, and project management.

Guests will also have the opportunity to network with other professionals and vendors as they learn about the latest tools and processes in the industry and how to apply them at the workplace. Find the full lineup on the event website.

The conference is nestled in the mountains of Western Maryland, in the middle of the picturesque Rocky Gap State Park. Rocky Gap Casino Resort is a AAA 4-Diamond Award® and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence-winning resort featuring a casino, hotel, spa, and conference center. After the conference wraps up, plan to stay the weekend at Rocky Gap Casino Resort – the perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons. Find activities and attractions on www.mdmountainside.com.

Technology at the Gap is presented by the Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence. The Center, managed by Allegany College of Maryland, is funded in part by the State of Maryland’s EARN Maryland Grant Program administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. For more information on the conference and to reserve your seat, visit www.techgap2016.com.

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Wolverine Wednesday: Jourdan in Jordans This Saturday

Players and insiders are saying that Jourdan Lewis will be back on the field against Penn State on Saturday afternoon.    This is obviously great news and will make a good defense even better.    I would expect that Stribling would be on the other corner and Clark would be put in the nickel and work some time at Safety on passing downs.   I like this formation to protect against some of the breakdowns against the secondary in the Colorado game. 

Taco and insiders are also saying he will be back on Saturday as well.    Mone still a week or two away and same with Furbush.   Both have been limited but in practice. 

• Jake Butt was on the Midnight SVP SportsCenter last night.  He did a nice job.

• Visitors expected this weekend include:  Toryque Bateman, Nico Collins, Oliver Martin, and  Donovan Peoples-Jones.   RB commit Kurt Taylor is expected to take his official visit as well.

Your moment of Zen for the day:  click to run



from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/wolverine-wednesday-jourdan-in-jordans.html

Israeli Company Opens U.S Headquarters in Maryland

On the first day of an economic development mission to Israel, Governor Larry Hogan announced that Israel-based Nayax, a global leader in the cashless payment solutions industry, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Maryland. The company, which was established in 2005 and now operates in more than 50 countries, opened an office in Hunt Valley following its acquisition of InOne, a Maryland distributor service solution for vending machines. Nayax currently has more than 15 sales, technical support and finance employees in Maryland with plans to grow.

“With our offices located in Hunt Valley, Nayax finds itself well positioned for day-to-day operations and future expansion,” said Carly Furman, chief financial officer and chief operating officer of Nayax, LLC. “The unattended device industry has a strong presence in the greater Maryland area and beyond. Our centrality lets us easily reach existing and potential customers, as well as work closely with industry advocates with the support of the Maryland DC Vending Association.”

“We are proud to welcome global company Nayax to Maryland and look forward to helping them to grow in our state,” said Governor Hogan. “Maryland’s strategic location and unique access to quality employees, international airports, rail lines, and the Port of Baltimore will provide Nayax with a competitive advantage to expand into new markets and attract new customers.”

Nayax was among several innovative Israeli companies that Governor Hogan met with today as he kicked off his economic development mission to Israel. The governor is leading a delegation of business, education and community leaders on the weeklong mission, which is aimed at strengthening cultural ties and promoting Maryland as a gateway for Israeli companies seeking to establish U.S. operations.

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Michigan Tuesday: Peppers Turns Wow into POW!

Jabrill Peppers might be one of the best athletes to ever wear the Maize and Blue.  With that said, he just did something that has never been done before.  He won the Big Ten Player of the Week for Defense and Special Teams in the same week.  Peppers did share the defensive player of the week award with Ohio State's Jerome Baker this week.

For the season, Peppers leads the country with 9 1/2 tackles for loss through three games. He's also the nation's leading punt returner with a total of 173 yards.

Michigan has had a Big Ten POW each week of the season.  Mike McCray won for Defense in week one and Wilton Speight won the offensive award in week two.

• Insiders are saying that Drake Johnson is probably done for the year and Michigan will look into a 6th year of eligibility for him.  If anyone deserves a 6th year it's Drake.  That kid has been crazy unlucky with injuries.

• Quinn Nordin also seems to have a hamstring injury.  Hopefully, Kenny can work out his issues from last week.   Come on, Kenny!

• Many Michigan fans threw up in their mouths a little bit when Ann Arbor resident and former ESPN top man Mike Tirico said, (during the MSU/ND game) that every week a player gets to wear the #1 jersey because ND has the top winning percentage in college football.   Well, it seems that percentage is so close now that if ND were to lose one more game and Michigan continues to win, that Michigan would have regained that title.   Maybe ND can then hand out the #2 jersey.   ND plays Duke this week, so its probably not going to happen this week.

• Jimmy killed it on the Dan LeBatard Show today.  Listen to the podcast on ESPN radio.   That is the perfect way to interview him.

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/michigan-tuesday-peppers-turns-wow-in.html

Best Places to Live in the U.S. – Columbia is #1

Money magazine announced its 2016 “Best Places to Live” list, and it includes a Maryland community at the very top spot.  After analyzing 823 towns, Money chose Columbia as the number one best place to call home, citing diversity and nearby access to Baltimore and Washington D.C. as key factors that make it a great town.

“Columbia is a magnet in the Baltimore–Washington corridor, attracting families in search of good schools and businesses hungry for educated employees,” the article stated.

Taxes, home values, incomes, education and healthcare were also factors that Money used in determining the list. Learn more about the methodology here.

Snapshot of Columbia

• Population: 102,22
• Median Home Price: $310,000
• Unemployment Rate: 3.5%
• Diversity: 55% white, 25% black, 12% Asian, and 8% Latino
• Average Commute: 29 minutes
• Top 5% for job growth among the towns that Money analyzed

Columbia, which will celebrate its 50th year in 2017, is going through a period of growth. This growth includes the creation of 4.3 million square feet of office space, 1.2 million square feet of retail, and 5,500 residential units, Money reported.  Additionally, the town is hoping to create a more walkable and bikeable core.

“The quality of life here is already amazing,”  Greg Fitchitt, VP for development at Howard Hughes Corp, which is overseeing the development told Money. “We’re trying to create a 21st-century urban village.”

Want to know more about quality of life in Maryland? Get an overview here.

 

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New UMBC partnership will increase STEM opportunities for Howard County Public School students

 

A new partnership between UMBC and the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will increase opportunities for HCPSS students in STEM, with a focus on computing, engineering, and information technology fields.

Through the collaboration, UMBC faculty and staff will serve as guest speakers in HCPSS high school classes and attend HCPSS professional development programs for computer science and technology educators. UMBC representatives will also inform Howard County students about engineering and information technology programs UMBC offers for both high school and college students. UMBC’s Center for Women in Technology, for example, offers programs for high school girls who are interested in pursuing engineering and information technology majors and careers.

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Online Master’s Degree in Data Science Now Offered at Johns Hopkins

Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals, the division of Johns Hopkins University’s Whiting School of Engineering that offers online and part-time graduate programs, has launched a new master’s degree program in data science that students can complete online.

“Data science is a complex and incredibly dynamic field,” said Thomas A. Longstaff, co-chair of the data science program. “The worldwide demand for deep technical expertise in data science has already begun to skyrocket.”

Data scientists seek to extract useful insights from complicated data sets. Dubbed by the Harvard Business Review as “the sexiest job of the 21st century,” data science requires skills that have quickly become among the most sought-after in government and industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for statisticians (which data scientists are considered to be) are projected to grow 34 percent between 2014 and 2024, much faster than the national average.

“We’re excited to offer cutting-edge courses in this area to new students and also current students who are interested in supplementing their coursework,” said James C. Spall, also a co-chair of the program. “Our program balances modern theory with real-world, practical exercises, so students can apply the skills they learn right away.”

The curriculum of Johns Hopkins Engineering’s Data Science Program blends computer science and applied mathematics, and prepares students to identify and analyze relationships in a wide variety of complicated data sets. To earn the master’s degree, graduates will complete 10 courses, either online or by combining online and on-site courses, in subjects like data visualization, cloud computing and statistical models.

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Michigan Monday: Answers a Question and Does a Quick Look Ahead to Penn State

Let's first answer a question by regular BHB reader ScottyDoggs:   He asks if Michigan can get back to OSU level of play and will Michigan ever dominate OSU again? 

Love or hate Urban Meyer but the man can do to things; coach and recruit.  His philosophy is to load up on fast athletes and that will give match up problems.  Pro-style QB's don't want to go Columbus because that system doesn't translate to the NFL.   His only NFL QB of note, was actually a Jimmy reclamation project in Alex Smith.    Urban recruits speed everywhere, even at the QB position.

Jimmy, wants to win with power football, defense and good QB play.   The one thing I have seen Jimmy do while at Michigan is adapt.   That is why I think he is a great coach.   Lloyd Carr was not good at adapting, RR only knew one way, and Hoke trusted his coordinators way to much which equaled little to no change.    Watching Peppers in his own program and OSU blow out the Wolverines in the Big House last year got him thinking more about speed and play making.   I don't know if Chris Evans would be in the program if OSU didn't blow out Michigan last year. 

Jimmy knows you can't win like Bo did in todays game, but he still believes that great coaching, great defense and great QB play.   Yes, Michigan will be on OSU's level soon if not this year.  Will Michigan dominate the Ohio State series again?  Not with Urban Meyer there.   He has been successful at every level and will continue to re-load every year in Columbus.   The good news is that Urban tapped out at Florida and could do it again at Ohio State.   I think Michigan MBA grad and Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross should offer him 15 million a year to leave C-Bus for the Dolphins.  Pay back for the Yankees paying Drew Henson.  

A look ahead to Penn State:

Penn State is 2-1 with a loss to Pitt and wins over Kent and Temple.   I have seen bit and pieces of those games and PSU has seemed to struggle in all 3.   They give up 27 points a game and James Franklin is squarely on the hot seat.   I thought he was a great hire, but he hasn't found the magic formula in Happy Valley.  Even QB Christian Hackenberg took shots at him for his poor play after Bill O'Brien left.

Michigan is favored by 17.

3:30 Kick on ABC

This is a Jimmy type of game.  Penn State is not going to surprise you and I expect Michigan to come ready to play and shouldn't have much trouble with the Nittany Lions.
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• Memo to Iowa, don't ever schedule the best team in the FCS. Please learn from Michigan's mistakes.   This is why the Big Ten has a rule you can't schedule the FCS any longer.

• Michigan is still #4 in the AP.  Louisville jumped them after their blowout win over FSU.  MSU is #8, Wisconsin #11.

• Mike Weber at OSU is pretty good, so is Donnie Corley for MSU.  Damn those guys not understanding the best instate players go to Michigan.

• It seems that Tom Brady hit every position group in his pre-game speech. 

 

• A guy I missed in Cheers section yesterday was the play of Khalid Hill.   He has been outstanding in the FB/TE role and made a great block on the Darboh long TD!

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/michigan-monday-answers-question-and.html

Peppers Post Game

David Guralnick, Detroit News

I had a bad feeling about this game after the UCF game (BTW did you see UCF took Maryland to two OT's last night?).  If Michigan has a kryptonite its a tempo spread team.  If the other team has a decent QB, Michigan looks like they are lost in a foreign country without a map or GPS.

When Michigan is down 21-7 and we just watch Louisville embarrass #2 FSU, I thought Michigan might have a hard time stopping the Buffalos at any point on Saturday.   I had a few choice words in my head ready and waiting for Mr. Don Brown.   I'm also yelling things like Michigan never plays well on BTN and I hate Matt Millen. 

Then Don Brown put the #1 recruit in the nation in the game and Gary responded.   The defensive line finally started creating a pass rush and putting pressure on the senior QB Liufau.  Eventually, it even knocked him right out of the game after a Wormley tackle.

As far as the offense, Michigan started the game running the ball well but kept throwing incompletions.  At one point, I was calling for O'Korn because his mobility was something I thought Michigan needed.   I was wrong, the running game kept going and Speight started to find his mid-range passing game to Jake Butt.     By the end of the third quarter, it was evident that Michigan's large offensive line was wearing down Colorado's defensive front.   

That touchdown right before halftime was huge and the difference in the game. 

I haven't mentioned Jabrill yet.  He had his best day in a Wolverine jersey and was freaking everywhere.   He had 9 total tackles, 3.5 TFL's, 1 Sack, 2 rushes for 24 yards, 2 KO returns for 81 yards, and 4 punt returns for 99 yards and a TD.   There wasn't a better player on the field (well the greatest QB of all time was actually on the field!).

Lets get to the cheers and jeers:

Cheers

• Peppers was fantastic!
• Jake Butt clearly didn't enjoy dropping a couple of balls last week.  He caught 7 for 87 yards.
• The offensive line opened some nice holes for the running backs
• Smith ran hard
• Gary was a difference maker when he got in the game.
• The overall team didn't fold when they got down big at the start
• The punt team, got two blocks and had some nice returns from Pep.  It kept Michigan in the game early.

Jeers

• Wilton had a few highlights but struggled most of the game.  I thought he was hurt after the fumble, because he couldn't get the ball to the WR's.   That scramble and throw to Perry was his best play of the day.  He was 16 of 30.
• Don Brown has to have a better plan when Michigan plays spread teams.  He did adjust but Michigan can't get behind big against OSU for example and win that type of game.  Ask Oklahoma.
• Kenny Allen- his punts seem to be line drives and missed two very makeable field goals.  A couple of extra points didn't look good either.
• Michigan's safeties had a tough day deep.  Michigan needs Jourdan Lewis to get healthy quick and take some pressure off the safeties.

Yesterday cleared up a lot of questions in college football.  Ohio State is for real and the talent and experience Michigan many had thought in the off season is now equal or trending higher for the Buckeyes.  Michigan State is also for real after taking it to ND in South Bend.   Those two road games are going to be very tough for the Wolverines and they will need to play much better then they did yesterday.  Luckily, Michigan now has a great coaching staff and can fix issues they witnessed in the game.

Michigan's next two games are against Penn State and Wisconsin at home.  Neither play the spread and I expect Michigan could look pretty good against both teams.   Michigan also really needs Jourdan Lewis and Taco back.  I hope they are healthy for Penn State. 

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MARYLAND LEADS DELEGATION TO AFRICA AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

The Maryland Department of Commerce is leading a delegation of companies this week to Africa Aerospace & Defense 2016, the largest exhibition of its kind on the African continent, held September 14-18 in Gauteng, South Africa.

The Maryland delegation is comprised of eight companies, making it the largest state presence in the U.S. International Pavilion, which has a total of 30 exhibitors from 12 states. This marks the first time that the state has led a delegation to this trade show, which attracts more than 30,000 attendees from around the world.

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Learn from experts at Videology, PayPal and more at #BIW16 Dev Conference

For developers looking to brush up on their skills or learn something new, this is the event to be at.

Whether you’re brand new to programming or looking to learn something new there’s something for you at this year’s Dev Conference.

Baltimore Innovation Week 2016 presented by 14 West is meant to celebrate technology and innovation throughout the region andTechnical.ly’s Dev Conference is one of the most popular events during the week.

Start the day learning skills for JavaScript, Node.js or Python in small groups with local experts from companies like Videology, PayPal and Sisu Global Health. They’ll review the basics features and then dive into some beginner-level programming fundamentals for each language.

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5 supporters who’ve helped organize all 5 Baltimore Innovation Weeks

Technical.ly Baltimore only got here with these (and so many other) longtime friends.

Communities are defined by traditions and the people who keep them.

With the fifth annual Baltimore Innovation Week kicking off next week (Sept. 23-Oct. 1), which we at Technical.ly organize with the help of partners like this year’s title sponsor, 14 West, we’re taking stock of what got us here.

Though there are many more, we couldn’t help but notice five leaders in Baltimore’s innovation community who have been a part of every single BIW, including this one.

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BmoreOpen: Let’s get real about diversity and inclusion in tech

The event, held during Baltimore Innovation Week, offers tips for building inclusive teams.

Tech’s diversity problem is well-documented, but strategies for creating a more inclusive team are less widely available.

That’s what BmoreOpen is aiming to address. The event, which is being held during Baltimore Innovation Week 2016, features seven speakers talking about diversity in tech and entrepreneurship from the perspective of gender, age, race and motherhood.

The free afternoon event is set to run from 3-5:30 p.m. at the University of Baltimore’s John and Frances Angelos Law Center (1401 N. Charles St.) on Sept. 27.

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It’s almost time again for DCFemTech’s October Tour de Code

There's a full calendar of events lined up for the third-annual month of festivities.

All throughout the year, DCFemTech supports the work of D.C.’s many and varied women-in-tech organizations. The umbrella group hosts hackathons, gives out awards and provides space for reflection and celebration. But in October, for the third year running, this mission will take on a whole new level.

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Colorado Preview

Yahoo.com

Time: 3:30
Location: Big House
TV: BTN
Weather:  70% Rain - 76 degrees
Line: Michigan -19


Michigan and Colorado have played 4 times and Michigan leads 3-1.   You would think there probably isn't much history to the series.  We know that 1 win was one of the most historic wins in Big House history.   We will see that replay enough on Saturday, so no need to mention it here further.  

Colorado is no push over folks.  Yes, Michigan is nearly a 3 TD favorite but I believe Colorado will give the Wolverines some issues.   They have experience in the defensive backfield and a senior QB.   Their DC Jim Leavitt worked for Jimmy in San Fran and knows his offense well.

Michigan played two poor teams in the first two weeks and got a spot on ESPN and ABC nationally.   A 2-0 PAC 12 team comes to town and the game ends up on BTN.   Which is a clear sign there is a ton of big games on TV this weekend. 

Tale of the Tape
Wilton vs Colorado DB's =  Close win for Wilton
M DLine vs. Colorado OLine = Michigan DLine
Colorado QB Sefo Liufau vs. Peppers =  Peppers
Coaching = Michigan

Colorado will push the tempo and spread the Wolverines out.  It's no secret what the Wolverines have struggled with in the past.   Michigan and Don Brown has it's first real test of the year.   We will see what he has in store for QB Sefo Liufau.  I hope Jourdan is back and healthy, because I think Colorado will test the Michigan secondary as much as possible. 

I expect that the Colorado coaching staff, noticed how the UCF QB's got loose last week and will run Sefo has much as possible (he has 120 yards rushing in two games).    I also assume Don Brown fixed that issue during the week.

Say I love Aspen in the Winter if........................

• Wilton is accurate and hitting Michigan's talented WR's and TE's
• Michigan finds some type of running game
• The defense is prepared for the up tempo spread
• Michigan's D creates 3 turnovers and has 0 on offense

Yell, I have seen this sh** before if...............................

• Colorado's offense looks a lot like Indiana's
• A senior QB leads a team with nothing to lose
• Wilton is turning the ball over
• Michigan struggles to run the ball

I think this game could be an ugly one.   I hope Michigan prepares to come out in play like they did in the opener and not against UCF.   They can't over look this team.  Colorado has an experienced team and it's a program on the rise.  With that said, they have lost their last 22 match-ups against ranked teams.    Michigan should win this game but if they over look the Buffalos for Penn State, Michigan will find themselves in a close game. 

I think Michigan does run the ball and finds match-up problems with their talented tight ends.   Colorado again will be able to move the ball between the 20's but will find a hard time scoring touchdowns against a talented Michigan defense when the field shrinks.  Jourdan Lewis plays and gets a pick.    Peppers spy's on Sefo Liufau and doesn't let him scramble much. 

Michigan 34 Colorado 13

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/colorado-preview.html

Maryland leads delegation to Africa Aerospace & Defense

The Maryland Department of Commerce is leading a delegation of companies this week to Africa Aerospace & Defense 2016, the largest exhibition of its kind on the African continent, held September 14-18 in Gauteng, South Africa.

The Maryland delegation is comprised of eight companies, making it the largest state presence in the U.S. International Pavilion, which has a total of 30 exhibitors from 12 states. This marks the first time that the state has led a delegation to this trade show, which attracts more than 30,000 attendees from around the world.

“Attending the Africa Aerospace & Defense show gives Maryland a prime opportunity to connect with the decision makers of many of the world’s largest aerospace and defense companies to promote our state’s unparalleled assets and strategic location as a gateway to the U.S. market,” said Maryland Commerce Secretary Mike Gill. “Thanks to our ExportMD program, our delegation includes eight top-notch Maryland companies who will be in a unique position to market their products and services to new global customers.”

The companies exhibiting at the show include Ausley Associates (Lexington Park); AVID Technical Services (Baltimore City); Encore Solutions, Inc. (Rockville); Land Sea Air Autonomy (Westminster); Mesmo, Inc. (Waldorf); OCR Services, Inc. (Rockville); TerraView 360 (Lexington Park); and WGS Systems (Frederick). Each of companies in the Maryland delegation received funding through Commerce’s ExportMD program to travel to South Africa for the show.

Throughout the week, Maryland Commerce and the delegation will promote the state’s assets and aerospace and defense advantages at its booth located at Hangar 3, 3W13.

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Michigan Thursday: Looks At The Weekends Big Ten Match-ups

There is not a ton coming out of Schembechler Hall this week.   We still don't know if Jourdan or Taco is going to play yet and probably won't until 3:30 on Saturday.   Lewis did participate in practice on Monday.

• I guess Dylan McCaffrey is actually taking another un-official visit this weekend.  He must be saving the official for another game. 

• Per Wheat's press conference on Kareem Walker:  How has Kareem’s [Walker] attitude been?“Great, great. Working hard. I think he’s put on about 10 pounds of muscle. He’s looking good. You know, he’s really, really upbeat. He’s ready to go. He’s ready to go.”

Michigan - Colorado is a decent game but the Big Ten is full of nice match ups this weekend. 

Oregon at Nebraska:  Brady Hoke is back in a Big Ten game!  The Ducks are 2-0 and Cornhuskers are 2-0.   The Ducks are actually getting +3 in the game.   Both of these teams are questions marks and like the athleticism of the Ducks and a field goal.  Oregon 28 Nebraska 14

MSU at ND: I think Notre Dame can score and I have a ton of questions on MSU offense so far.   ND wins this game big and is a -7.5 favorite.    ND 32 MSU 10

OSU at OU:   Oklahoma is a desperate team and OSU has been beating up on cupcakes and is on the road.   This will be a shoot out and the Buckeyes are a small favorite at -1  OU 42 OSU 38. 

Western Michigan at Illinois:  Western is good folks and Vegas knows it.   They are a field goal favorite in this game.   I think this will be a low scoring slugfest.   WMU 17  Illinois 13

Maryland is playing on the road in Florida again against UCF.  Watch out!  Scott Frost will fight you!



from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2016/09/michigan-thursday-looks-at-weekends-big.html

This startup wants to be that awesome friend who invites you to great dinner parties

The NYC-originated Six Degrees Society is launching in D.C. at the end of the month.

Emily Merrell was working in special events and marketing for fashion brands in New York City when she began to feel restless.

“I felt really siloed in that industry,” Merrell reflects. But as she looked around at her female friends, Merrell realized that many of them had the kind of skills and experience she was craving — be it professional, personal or completely random.

So Merrell, always the event planner, convinced her friends to get in a room for some purposeful networking. But this wasn’t just a free-for-all — Merrell hand-picked pairs from among the group who would get to meet each other at this event. Each duo was chosen for some commonality in experience, interests, industry or more. A curated networking experience, if you will.

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