Manny Harris Out Today

Not everyone hates their disciplinarian. Manny is a smart kid (Academic All Big Ten, I think), so hopefully he knows that discipline is a good thing when wielded wisely. Beilein really looks out for these kids' best interests, and I'm sure he is very careful when taking action like this. I think Manny is smart enough to know that (a) it's a great idea to get your degree; (b) Beilein genuinely cares about him; and (c) his game isn't 1st round quality yet.

I have a sneaking suspicion Manny will be back next year.

ESPN just reported it was for unsportmanslike conduct during practice

Yeah, I agree he'll be back. For one, his decision-making skills with the basketball are not good.

Way too many ill-advised turnovers this year.

This really hurts our chances for a win Saturday.

Aw Hamburgers.

If your guess about what he did is right (a punch thrown, or something similar), how does that reflect on his relationship with Beilein (unless the punch was thrown at Beilein)?

When Manny got benched against Iowa. And yet, here he still is. I think your last paragraph is reading too much into the situation.

And by that I don't mean "for the win."

If he does, good for him and the team, but I'd bet he's a goner.

Manny benched for discipline may be a positive for the team in several ways. Not only will it teach him a lesson, but Novak and Douglass tend to like having a great reason to step up. I think we'll see a hell of a game against Purdue, with Novak and Douglass doing their best accurate-shooter impressions.

So are we taking odds on which Wolverine has a shiner today from a practice?

Gotta think Novak is the leader in the clubhouse. Maybe Morris was checking him too closely. Or did CJ Lee come back and annoy him into a double elbow. I dont know all good choices.

Anyway, line has gone up to Purdue -13.5

AP said it was for unsportsmanlike conduct at practice, which probably means either fight or some other physical altercation, or he really mouthed off to a coach. Either way, I am not ready to declare Harris gone and the rift between him and coach B too great to traverse. This suspension may actually beneficial in the sense that it (a) maybe forces Manny to reevaluate his game a bit and why he has struggled recently, and (b) tells the rest of the team that who you are doesn't supersede how this team will play. That type of message will probably stick and, hopefully, give them a spark today.

Belien is just doing this do drive up the ratings and get some publicity so he can become a bad boy recruiter like Kiffin.

Also Belien is playing the good cop bad cop like a pro, which is the reason he is bringing Grady back to the team. What a Maestro

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If there was a fight, the other participant would likely be out as well unless he just stood there and took the punch without retaliating, etc. My guess is talking back to the coaches or being a (verbal) dick to his teammates. Every possibility surprises me because he seems like such a calm, even person.

I think it would be nice if he started to play (and act) like an upperclassman.

I love that Beilein doesn't let his stars dictate how he coaches. I know other coaches would cover up and play Manny anyway. As to him coming back, I don't see it, but hopefully the lesson is learned by other players as well as by Manny.

Manny is a tough guy to figure. I thought after the Penn State game he might have finally found the kind of swagger needed to both lead and maximize his game. Unfortunately it looks like the next place it showed up was at practice.

My first reaction to this is that the last thing JB or anyone associated with the UM wants to risk is Manny popping Chris Kramer in the nose today. JB is sending a message that you don't do things that way if you are going to play for the University of Michigan. Congrats to JB.

On the bright side, it was benching Manny that led to the "hot streak" at the end of last year. Also, the team gets a head start of what it will be like to play BT games without him. This looks like a "crossroads" event; I hope it takes a turn that we all like at the end of the season.

Sounds like Manny got a little too fresh...Avatar change might have to happen if he punched a teammate...

He's not a first round talent, and in the NBA, if you are not a first round talent, you return to where you came from. Lets hope, for both Manny and the program, that he has a Chris Perry like lightbulb moment, and decides to comeback and listen to whatever his coach says...

So is this real or not? UMHoops has it mentioned and links back to mgoblog, but that thread seems to have been deleted and a search of Kelvin Grady brings up nothing but old football news.

Deshawn Sims is putting on a clinic!!! 11 points before the first tv timeout, DAMN!

Even if we lose this game - that sucka came to play today!

The kind of coach we want to have at Michigan and let's not be too quick to hassle Manny because any male under the age of 30 ought to be given some room to grow.

Manny punched me in the dong. That's what happened.

Granted, he's far better than Anthony Wright, but when he runs the system he's ineffective against good defenses. NBA scouts aren't going to care about what you did against poor teams, they care about how you do against good defenders and good teams. Harris can't create his own shot and is a turnover machine against good competition. He needs the entire offense to set up lanes for him to drive after his defender is off balance. That's the only way he can score and draw fouls. His mid-range game is almost nonexistent. He takes too long to take a jump shot and his 3 point shooting hasn't improved. He's just limited as a player. I never understood the hype with him. He's at best a 2nd round prospect and won't make a NBA team. Maybe he realizes this and that's why he's frustrated.

On a side note, Sims has done a nice job improving his NBA stock. Although undersized, he has a knack for scoring around the basket and has developed a midrange and even a 3 point game. He has improved his quickness and scoring under Beilein and if he does make the NBA he has only Beilein to thank. I don't know if Harris just isn't listening or if he's really just not a good player, but I still believe in Beilein's ability to develop players.

What if UM beats Wisc. the other night and Harris plays today.

AND UCONN DOES THEIR DAMN JOB AND BEATS TEXAS. How come a plan never comes together????

Because that's all the pro ball he'll play next year. I mentioned that the other day and I firmly believe it.

Manny has gotten the team this far from what it was. But, just like Moses he'll never see the promised land with this team. He really isn't a good fit for JB's offense. He's a dribble-drive player and JB's offense demands a level of defense and offensive patience that Manny isn't capable of providing.

The last few (2?) games Manny has looked like a petulant child on the floor and the offense actually runs JB's offense better without him. Sims has picked up his game tremendously and has actually lived up to his potential.

Sims has made his game fit JB's system and it has paid dividends. Manny would be wise to do likewise.