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John U. Bacon

Every Friday, author and sports commentator John U. Bacon offers up his thoughts and views on the sports stories going on around our region.

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With Boston Marathon postponed because of COVID-19, John U. Bacon runs 'Baco-thon'

With Boston Marathon postponed because of COVID-19, John U. Bacon runs 'Baco-thon'

Michigan Radio sports commentator John U. Bacon had Monday April 20, circled on his calendar for a long, long time. Befo... Read more

21 Apr 2020

5mins

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Bacon: Instead of worrying about damage control, Michigan leaders need to "start with the truth"

Bacon: Instead of worrying about damage control, Michigan leaders need to "start with the truth"

This month we’ve learned the University of Michigan is facing a version of the same problem that has recently beset Penn... Read more

28 Feb 2020

3mins

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Bacon: Losing the weight but gaining momentum

Bacon: Losing the weight but gaining momentum

Last time I checked in with you , I made a few confessions: I turned 55 this past summer. That same day I tipped the sca... Read more

31 Jan 2020

4mins

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Bacon: Root, root, rooting for the worst teams in sports history

Bacon: Root, root, rooting for the worst teams in sports history

In 1935 Detroit earned the title, “City of Champions” — and for good reason. That year the Tigers won the World Series, ... Read more

24 Jan 2020

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Bacon: Bowl bids offer final twist in roller coaster seasons for Michigan, MSU

Bacon: Bowl bids offer final twist in roller coaster seasons for Michigan, MSU

In the preseason college football coaches poll , Michigan started the season ranked 7th, with Michigan State ranked 20th... Read more

13 Dec 2019

3mins

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Bacon: The UM-MSU football rivalry has a long history, both on and off the field

Bacon: The UM-MSU football rivalry has a long history, both on and off the field

This Saturday, for the 112th time, the University of Michigan and Michigan State University will fight over a football f... Read more

15 Nov 2019

4mins

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Bacon: A man with a weight-loss plan

Bacon: A man with a weight-loss plan

On my 55th birthday this summer, I stepped on the scale and watched it top out at 205 pounds. Since I’m just 5'8", the B... Read more

8 Nov 2019

4mins

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Bacon: Michigan, MSU football paths diverge midseason

Bacon: Michigan, MSU football paths diverge midseason

Michigan and Michigan State both entered this season ranked in the top twenty. Both have struggled on offense, and lost ... Read more

1 Nov 2019

2mins

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Bacon: It's anyone's guess which Michigan team will show up against Notre Dame

Bacon: It's anyone's guess which Michigan team will show up against Notre Dame

The Michigan football team entered this season ranked 7th nationwide, and were picked to win the Big Ten title. With a l... Read more

25 Oct 2019

3mins

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Bacon: For Michigan football's behind-the-scenes staffers, there is no off-season

Bacon: For Michigan football's behind-the-scenes staffers, there is no off-season

Everyone sees the football coaches and the players when they go to a game at the Big House . What we don’t see are the 6... Read more

4 Oct 2019

2mins

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