Brian against Rushing the Court

Submitted by M-Wolverine on

Brian's on WTKA today (you're all listening, right?) and when the rushing the court was brought up, he was against it. He thought the program shouldn't have to rush the court when beating just the #15 team in the country. He made sure to point out that it wasn't a big deal that they did (not to the level of say, piped in music), but he wouldn't have rushed the court if he was there. He wondered what the students could do if they beat MSU this week after having already playing the 'rush the court' card.

He also liked Verne doing the telecast, FWIW.

So, there was a lot of negging going back and forth over this yesterday. Hot words, in both directions. This change anyone's opinion, one way or another? Anyone want to call say "Ah HA", or call Brian a doody head?

Seth9

January 18th, 2010 at 6:04 PM ^

I think that we should only rush the court when we win something that breaks a long stretch of futility. When we beat Duke last year, rushing the court was warranted. Likewise, considering our recent stretch of futility against MSU, rushing the court would be warranted. Beating UConn doesn't come close to the meaning that these aforementioned games did and thus we shouldn't have rushed the court.

Tim Waymen

January 18th, 2010 at 6:06 PM ^

I'm against rushing the court after UConn. I understand Don's sentiment that we are not good enough to be above rushing the court, but I think beating a #15, 10-6 team is not worth rushing the court anywhere, unless maybe if it's a rival. Regardless, it was a much needed win and I personally believe that Michigan could still be in the bubble unless UConn absolutely tanks. To have a shot at making the dance we probably need to beat MSU, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

jamiemac

January 18th, 2010 at 6:17 PM ^

Eh, whatever. Frankly, I was so excited they won, I rushed the neighborhood. Just a quick tour around the block

I hope we have a stacked decked of those cards for the rest of the season. yesterday was good practice for 1/26. I might rush up all the way to Ann Arbor from Toledo if they pull that one off.

somewittyname

January 18th, 2010 at 6:32 PM ^

This justification for rushing the court for the sake of recruits is so lame. If you are a recruit watching this game, which school would you want to go to: the one rushing the court after beating a soon to be unranked opponent or the school that caused the rushing?

We have a lot more casual fans in the Maize Rage and that's why we rushed the court (lack of perspective). Is it a big deal? No. Was it lame? Yes.

the_white_tiger

January 18th, 2010 at 6:39 PM ^

I don't think many people have taken the fact that UConn wouldn't have been ranked come today even if they'd won yesterday when debating the to rush or not to rush question. UConn was 11-5 at the time. they are/were not that great. Better than us, maybe, but still not that good. I think that it really shows that we are not an elite program yet if we rush the court against a soon-to-be unraked team. this is like Clemson rushing the court after they beat an underdog (UNC) at home. This game was not important enough to rush the court, and heck we'll probably do it after we beat MSU. Is it my say to criticize the students for doing it? Not really. Goahead, do what you want, but this shows how far we've yet to go to be a good program.

backusduo

January 18th, 2010 at 6:40 PM ^

First I'd like to state how much I love the student section. It is fantastic, looks great on TV, students really appear to be into the game, and I think it gives us a great edge when Blue is on Defense. Rich Rodriguez couldn't have asked for a better game (ala Will Campbell visiting for the Duke game last year) than yesterday to showcase to recruits and for those watching on TV I can only think rushing the floor made Michigan look like a great place to play. What player wouldn't want to have a mob of fans that excited.

However I personally am not a fan of excessive celebration, especially against a #15 UConn. I think it is important for the Wolverines if they are going to make a continued run to act like they have been there before. ND had gotten out of hand in recent years beating their chest after every sack/TFL/TD and I've always appreciated Michigan's quick celebrations as a team, and then quick to the huddle. The b-ball players seemed to keep the win in perspective yesterday so no harm in the celebration, but I've always felt that the best celebration is Barry Sanders with a quick toss of the ball to the ref, and an exit to the sidelines. It reaffirms for all, the expectation that we belong and we expect to win.

e.go.blue

January 18th, 2010 at 8:34 PM ^

No doubt, what a Debbie Downer. Between that and calling Lavell Lucas-Perry "Lavell-Perry" half the game, I was less than enthused with his call. Of course, the man's nearly 70 and a legend, so I guess I'll cut him some slack.

doughboy

January 18th, 2010 at 6:58 PM ^

As a Bball ticket holder for 24 years, I saw no problem in the students rushing the court. Having lived through the good and not-so-good times, the feeling of electricity and sense of urgency in the crowd yesterday made the win exciting and atypical. After the ebb and flow of the expectations and reality for this season's Bball team, it was great to see them finish the game strong even after giving up a nine point halftime lead. I also liked the show of emotion by the band, the students and the fans throughout the entire game since there were numerous recruits and Fball players at Crisler. Way to go student body - Go Blue!

Bosch

January 18th, 2010 at 6:55 PM ^

Rushing the court wasn't just about beating the #15 team. It was about beating UConn. Sure, they are on a downward spiral right now, but they have been a solid progam for some time. It's not like it was BYU or some other flash in the pan team.

On top of that, it was a much needed win. I think it was most certainly appropriate for the students to rush the court.

With that said, if you are of the opinion that they shouldn't have, so be it. But don't throw a fit about it.

MaizeyBlue

January 18th, 2010 at 7:51 PM ^

But a decent UCONN team, right? say UCONN was ranked 24th? or say first in others recieving votes? Then would you rush?

I guess I don't know how I feel one way or another about it, but I lean towards not rushing the court. Maybe if we clinched the Big Ten then we are able to do that.

UMWest22

January 18th, 2010 at 6:58 PM ^

just for everyone's info...
UConn is still, surprisingly, ranked, so, even if they're not that good, the whole, "They won't be ranked after this" argument can't be used anymore with an completely serious expression on one's face.

the_white_tiger

January 18th, 2010 at 7:09 PM ^

From The UConnn Blog:

See ya, Top 25
Eventually, common sense prevails. UConn's out of the Top 25 in the AP, but still clinging to the No. 21 spot in the ESPN/USA Today one. Take that, Northern Iowa!

So they think that UConn should not be ranked and they are not in the AP Poll. The argument stands even if they are ranked #21 in the coaches poll.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/rankings

OMG Shirtless

January 18th, 2010 at 7:04 PM ^

If anyone honestly changes their opinion on rushing the court because Brian said he was against it, they have serious psychological issues and have much bigger things to worry about than whether or not rushing the court was an appropriate response.

5150

January 18th, 2010 at 7:07 PM ^

All this critical thinking about "To rush or not to rush" is ludicrous. This was not a premeditated act perpetrated in order to convey a certain message regarding the state of the Michigan basketball program. It was an emotional response from a bunch of college kids who were caught up in the moment. Who cares what everybody else thinks.

goblue1327

January 18th, 2010 at 7:21 PM ^

I am also a student and before the game I thought that I would not rush the court because, as has been argued before, UConn is #15 and on a losing streak blah blah blah. But once the final buzzer sounded and the first couple rows emptied out I thought "why not" and followed. Plus, while the records might not show it, look at the two teams. UConn is filled with towering players with names no one can pronounce, and 5 star guards and one freak athlete in Stanley Robinson. I wasn't at the Duke game last year (because I'm a freshman, not a fair weather fan), and who knows the next time we beat a national powerhouse? I would rather rush the court after win that while not against a top 5 team, could be a season changing win after a year of frustration than never have the chance to rush the court during my four years. I mean Clemson, which was ranked #19 at the time, had its fans rush the court after they beat #13 UNC, which doesn't make the sense of the surface, but Clemson NEVER beats UNC, and it was a showing of all the frustration over the years.

And if we happen to beat Ski Mask U next Tuesday, I will be on the court again.

M-Wolverine

January 19th, 2010 at 8:45 PM ^

So if we're winless going into the U-Mass game next year, and we beat them, are you rushing the field when we win, because you may not get another chance?

Reasoning like this seems to show a lot LESS confidence in Beilein than support.

Magnus

January 18th, 2010 at 7:32 PM ^

Rushing the court is much like the Gatorade bath. It has lost the significance it once had. A few broadcasters or bloggers railing against rushing the court and pouring Gatorade on coaches isn't going to change anything.

Just like every child being "special" these days, every college student wants to feel like a part of the game and that they're doing something great. Regardless of whether we like it or not, college students will continue to rush the court whenever a semi-big upset victory occurs. It's a speeding train, so there's no use trying to stop it.

But it's dumb.

HHW

January 18th, 2010 at 7:41 PM ^

with Brian. The fact that rushing the court is even being discussed probably means it wasn't warranted.
I'll go back again to the Iowa football game. Their fans shouldn't have rushed the field...we were 3-9 the year before and on our way to a 1-7 Big Ten record. Rushing the field was not warranted.

BigBum

January 18th, 2010 at 7:54 PM ^

I suppose I will recycle my post since we are keeping this topic around.

"This is the best I have felt in months. I shall not judge."

But dad said.....stop making all that Goddamn noise!

harmon98

January 18th, 2010 at 8:55 PM ^

let's make this simple: going forward the court is rushed if Verne's on duty regardless the foe just to spite the curmudgeon. "Oh my goodness! Oh WOW!!! In your life have you ever seen anything like that?!"