Coach Beilein - Post Game Comments - "Walton out for the foreseeable future"
Was a fantastic game by the guys in Maize and Blue today. Sadly, UMHoops.com is reporting that Coach Beilein stated after the game that "Walton won't be back for the foreseeable future".
I think the team can still pull of 6 wins in the next 8 (probably losing at Maryland and Indiana) but I still have faith. Go Blue!
February 1st, 2015 at 4:02 PM ^
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February 1st, 2015 at 4:04 PM ^
That's a good point! And I was completely impressed by MAAR today. We do miss Walton's rebounding (sounds strange saying that, being he's one of our shortest players) but having a healthy Walton is better, so hopefully we can have him back soon.
February 1st, 2015 at 5:27 PM ^
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February 1st, 2015 at 11:19 PM ^
MAAR!
February 1st, 2015 at 5:06 PM ^
February 1st, 2015 at 5:12 PM ^
because Caris isn't coming back anyway, so the team would learn to play without him and come back "full". But Walton AND Caris being gone is probably not such a good thing for learning what it takes to win at a high level.
It would have bennefited Derrick to develop into option 1A, and as individuals MAAR, Dawkins, Chatman, and Zak will develop, but they need to grow in their roles off the ball just as much as on it.
Given how the season has played out it's not devastating, but it's also far from a good thing.
February 1st, 2015 at 5:26 PM ^
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February 1st, 2015 at 6:39 PM ^
Seemed like he already stated why. So Walton could get used to be the #1 option because that is what he will be next year. MAAR and Dawkins were averaging more than 15 minutes a game since Caris went out even when Walton was still playing. MAAR and Dawkins would still be developing if Walton was still playing. Maybe their progress is slightly accelerated by Walton being hurt, but Walton is not progressing at all being hurt. Which is not a good thing.
February 1st, 2015 at 4:02 PM ^
He mentioned that yesterday...
February 1st, 2015 at 4:10 PM ^
Has Beilein figured out how to time travel? While he may have said the same thing yesterday, the fact that he mentioned it again suggests it's more serious.
February 1st, 2015 at 4:58 PM ^
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February 1st, 2015 at 4:04 PM ^
Why didn't you just say "Walton out indefinitely" in the headline?
February 1st, 2015 at 4:06 PM ^
Only my 2nd post here, kinda new to the game. I'll try and be more specifc with the title in the future.
February 1st, 2015 at 4:11 PM ^
This board now has so many prima donnas, especially regarding OP titles - all is good, carry on.
February 1st, 2015 at 4:12 PM ^
is what you were tryong to say.
February 1st, 2015 at 4:58 PM ^
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February 1st, 2015 at 7:04 PM ^
To be clear, I don't normally comment on headlines, but the original one was a tease, something like "Beilein's postgame comments (bad news inside)."
February 1st, 2015 at 4:06 PM ^
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Less injuries!!
February 1st, 2015 at 4:07 PM ^
If that's the case, they have to figure out how to get more out of Chatman, get Donnal healthy, and get Doyle to play more than 15-20 minutes a game. I think they need to play the 5's together more and move Irvin down or Dawkins down to the 2 when Spike or MAAR need a break. Dakich has filled in admirably, but his offensive game is limited. We need a Donnal or Bielfeldt to hit that wide open three. I haven't seen Dakich be able to do that. Every team we face is going to put their best defender on Irvin like State did today. So we have to be able to run some pick and role with Spike/MAAR and Bielfeldt/Donnal/Doyle to diversify the offense. Otherwise,it's a bunch of guys standing around waiting for Irvin to create.
February 1st, 2015 at 4:12 PM ^
Moving guys around isn't going to magicly make the team more experienced. They haven't abandoned the pick and roll, just aren't experienced enough to run it smoothly yet. They should run the offense in the way that it's going to be run in the future.
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but like Raftery said during the telecast. He's running out of band aids. . .
This is one of the better coaching jobs I've ever seen.
Could get B1G Coach of the year.
February 1st, 2015 at 5:03 PM ^
When you look at what he has, it's near miraculous that they stay in any Big Ten games. Good thing the rest of the conference isn't as strong as usual but still...
February 1st, 2015 at 4:08 PM ^
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February 1st, 2015 at 4:09 PM ^
I don't get mad watching this team. I'm actually enjoying watching our youth gain valuable experience. There were times over the last few seasons I would throw shit at a wall when playing below expectations.
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Look at who's getting put on the floor right now - their youth and inexperience - and see that they are still in the discussion for tournament bid then I think you have good cause for thinking the next few years will be a lot of fun.
February 1st, 2015 at 5:02 PM ^
we are better with him on the bench..Sorry but he scores little and turns the ball over ALOT..Irving has been a DISASTER..let the new guys play there better
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February 1st, 2015 at 5:33 PM ^
I hope everyone eligible to come back next year comes back. Michigan has gone to OT in two games in which they were severe underdogs and lost both. Those tend to even out over time. This really sucks, but there is still a great future ahead in Ann Arbor.
February 1st, 2015 at 5:45 PM ^
I was thinking the same thing. Even with the possibility of Caris leaving, this team will be back and better than ever. It's great when our guys get the early NBA call, but it's nice for us to know what we'll have on the floor next year. I like what I see.
February 1st, 2015 at 5:35 PM ^
We're not where we want to be this year, but a lot of guys will be coming back next year with a lot of playing time under their belts. Beilein is a master developer, and if we find some kind of presence down low next year, we'll be in great shape.
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February 1st, 2015 at 6:07 PM ^
just want to give props to Spike MF Albrecht! The kid is still playing with that undisclosed nagging injury, but showed his toughness with a variety of floaters and hustle plays. Ran the offense very well and hit some clutch baskets late.
February 1st, 2015 at 6:07 PM ^
just want to give props to Spike MF Albrecht! The kid is still playing with that undisclosed nagging injury, but showed his toughness with a variety of floaters and hustle plays. Ran the offense very well and hit some clutch baskets late.
February 1st, 2015 at 6:07 PM ^
just want to give props to Spike MF Albrecht! The kid is still playing with that undisclosed nagging injury, but showed his toughness with a variety of floaters and hustle plays. Ran the offense very well and hit some clutch baskets late.