Basketball Open Thread: NW at Michigan
(EDIT update: UM 66 NW 64 final; OT) Michigan looks to continue its success defending home court. A win tonight would move Michigan into a tie with Illinois for second place in the conference. Of course no game is guaranteed for the favored team (e.g. OSU losing again last night). Game starts at 630 EST. Current standings:
| TEAM | CONF | OVERALL |
| Michigan State | 4-0 | 15-2 |
| Illinois | 4-1 | 15-3 |
| Indiana | 3-1 | 15-1 |
| Michigan | 3-1 | 13-3 |
| Purdue | 3-1 | 13-4 |
| Ohio State | 3-2 | 15-3 |
| Iowa | 2-3 | 10-8 |
| Northwestern | 1-2 | 11-4 |
| Wisconsin | 1-3 | 12-5 |
| Penn State | 1-3 | 9-8 |
| Minnesota | 0-4 | 12-5 |
| Nebraska | 0-4 | 8-7 |
January 11th, 2012 at 5:50 PM ^
Taking care of business against Northwestern and Iowa gets us halfway to a tourney bid (I think 10-8 in the conference makes us a lock for the dance) and opens the door to big possibilities if the guys can win a few against MSU, Indiana, and OSU.
It has been mentioned that the team has basically just held serve all year (winning the ones they were supposed to, dropping a few that were tough/expected losses) but that is how you give yourself a chance for a great season and make sure you're always in contention for a tourney bid.
Hopefully they can keep it up tonight.
January 11th, 2012 at 5:54 PM ^
What planet are you from?
January 11th, 2012 at 6:05 PM ^
This isn't necessarily considered a huge game, being against NW and all. Tonights game, (Edit:) HOWEVA, is a typical must-win game. If Michigan loses tonight, not too much is lost. This is a game that good teams win though. Michigan is in the hunt for being considered a good/great team again, and games against NW at home are games that SHOULD be won by good teams. Shut down Shurna (a high quality player). Go Blue.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:09 PM ^
But an important game to keep focus and TCB Northwestern not a gimme by any stretch, so it will take a solid effort to come away with a win.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:15 PM ^
gosh, I hope Michigan wins
January 11th, 2012 at 6:18 PM ^
lets do this
January 11th, 2012 at 6:23 PM ^
I hate Pop Evil.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:34 PM ^
Worst case scenario. Fouls on Novak and THJ in the first 30 seconds. lolz.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:34 PM ^
Did Novak get a haircut?
... Did I, a grown man, just post a comment asking if a college senior got a haircut?
Sigh...
January 11th, 2012 at 6:36 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 6:37 PM ^
We're really lighting it up to start this game
January 11th, 2012 at 6:37 PM ^
I really hate the BTN and the fact that it is not available where I live.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:38 PM ^
ditto
January 11th, 2012 at 6:39 PM ^
your not missing anything.. alot of missed layups.. Northwestern beats Michigan every year
January 11th, 2012 at 6:37 PM ^
Hey hit a shot. Thanks.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:37 PM ^
make a damn shot.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:39 PM ^
What is this shit?
January 11th, 2012 at 6:40 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 6:40 PM ^
but anyone got a non-Stream Torrent stream? Much appreciated if you can come through.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:42 PM ^
Non-stream torrent stream? My head hurts.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:42 PM ^
Live stream anyone? I'm at work and need my fix!
January 11th, 2012 at 6:44 PM ^
It was posted on the other thread, but it is a stream torrent link.
I have no idea how that works so I'm just listening to the live audio from mgoblue.com
January 11th, 2012 at 6:51 PM ^
Good. Idea. Thanks.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:44 PM ^
if you get B10 network, try: http://www.btn2go.com/btn2go/
January 11th, 2012 at 6:42 PM ^
Love Jr's emotion.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:43 PM ^
stop with the fouling please.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:43 PM ^
That was a block on Smot
January 11th, 2012 at 6:43 PM ^
at least shots aren't just bouncing out now
January 11th, 2012 at 6:43 PM ^
at least THJ came to play!
January 11th, 2012 at 6:44 PM ^
He's heating up!
January 11th, 2012 at 6:44 PM ^
How we have missed you.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:45 PM ^
what happened to Evan.. he was shooting lights out towards the end of the non-conference schedule
January 11th, 2012 at 6:45 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 6:47 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 6:45 PM ^
Who were the starters?
January 11th, 2012 at 6:47 PM ^
TIMMMMMAAAAAHHHHH!
January 11th, 2012 at 6:47 PM ^
Yes sir. Keep feeding the hot hand please
January 11th, 2012 at 6:47 PM ^
Hardaway, I love you so much today
January 11th, 2012 at 6:47 PM ^
Timothy should get the ball every possession tonight.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:47 PM ^
This is a good match-up for Vogrich to get significant minutes and play well
January 11th, 2012 at 6:54 PM ^
Good call haha
January 11th, 2012 at 6:48 PM ^
We are not defending well at all
January 11th, 2012 at 6:48 PM ^
Evan has got to be smarter... if your going to fould someone.. then foul so they can't attempt a damn shot
January 11th, 2012 at 6:50 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 6:48 PM ^
Evan makes some great plays then it seems like he forgets where he is. Needs to concentrate.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:50 PM ^
Good to see that Timmy is hot tonight but having Smot and Novak with 2 fouls already isn't good. At least Northwestern plays small so Vogrich can get some playing time.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:51 PM ^
it looks like this might be a "Hardaway takes over and destroys because no one else can score" kind of game
January 11th, 2012 at 6:51 PM ^
Molk sure can pull off that suit no tie look.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:51 PM ^
Molk looks boss. RVB looks hilarious.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:52 PM ^
Someone was wearing a helmet, Van Bergen was rocking the polo and beanie hat, and then David Molk was doing his best Hoke impression with the white dress shirt button down a bit with the blazer.
I love this place.