It's not Furman, he says deferrment. I don't think they mention where Michael went to college, but the novel does say Dartmouth. Remember Sonny saying that he has to shoot them up close and get their brains all over your Ivy League suit.

"After all, we are not communists"

Christopher Moltisanti: You ever think what a coincidence it is that Lou Gehrig died of Lou Gehrig's disease?

Tony Soprano: Yeah well, when you're married, you'll understand the importance of fresh produce.