Wolverine Devotee

October 22nd, 2015 at 9:07 PM ^

They're afraid to play Cincinnati or any other in state school in basketball.

Them playing Dayton in the NCAA Tournament was a big deal. And look what happened.

I'd love for the B1G to add Cincinnati so they could have an in-state pest to deal with so they know what it feels like for some second-rate program gaining instant legitimacy by being admitted into the B1G.

If Crisler succeeded on keeping the sparties out of the conference, they'd likely be in the AAC along with Cincinnati.

HelloHeisman91

October 22nd, 2015 at 10:17 PM ^

You can't constantly complain about Rutgers and how awful they are and how terrible of a fit the are in the B1G and then take the position that they run a legit athletic department just because they are members of the B1G. You're talking out both sides of your mouth.

buckeyejonross

October 22nd, 2015 at 9:43 PM ^

OSU is not "afraid" to play Cincinnati. The same way Michigan is not afraid to play Western. But Western doesn't have the attitude Michigan owes them anything, Cincinnati thinks they should be equals with OSU. And they're not. So OSU doesn't even bother playing in their little Nippert Stadium or their basketball arena. 

Hammer of Thor

October 22nd, 2015 at 10:38 PM ^

I attended Cincinnati during the Huggins era, and we used to always complain about that.  They were willing to schedule the football team when they were garbage, but no home and home bball!  I think they would have been a much better add than Rutgers, competition-wise. 

gwkrlghl

October 22nd, 2015 at 9:14 PM ^

"Please welcolme to the stage, the head basketball coach of the University of Michigan: John Beilein"

[applause]

"Well good evening everyone. It's great to be able to speak here at the University of Toledo. Home of the best college football team in the state of Ohio"

[laughter and applause]

alum96

October 22nd, 2015 at 11:08 PM ^

The truth... it is out there.  This looks like an event where subs would be served.   Things tend to get crazy when that happens. Subs are like truth serum.

 

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