This Day in Michigan History

Submitted by Blue and Joe on

Thanks to Timehop and my incessant tweeting during Michigan sporting events I was reminded of what happened on March 3rd, 2013.

Michigan 58 - Michigan State 57

It was a great day indeed, thanks to two Burke steals (which he called ahead of time) at the end of the game.

Michigan forward Mitch McGary said Appling used a spin move earlier in the game, which Michigan won 58-57, and Burke told him exactly how he was going to swipe the ball.
 
"He told me whenever (Appling) spins, he puts it in his right hand and it's an easy steal," McGary said. "Tim and I were just hoping he didn't hang on the rim."
I miss Trey Burke.
 
Here's the video. Enjoy.
 

OccaM

March 3rd, 2015 at 1:48 PM ^

This also popped up on my timehop. It was during spring break for UM. I was visiting my friend at Dartmouth and we were watching the game. I remember the disbelief and excitement the moment Burke stole that ball. 

Really wish he would be more consistant in the NBA. Then again he plays in the West which is full of top notch PGs that probably outclass him currently. He needs to go to the East after his rookie deal expires. 

 

Perkis-Size Me

March 3rd, 2015 at 1:57 PM ^

That moment was the epitome of greatness for Burke. Making Appling look like a JV chump. He knew exactly what Appling was going to do, and pick pocketed him on national television.

It was truly amazing and a privilege to watch Burke play. The moment was never too big for him, and he almost single-handedly won Michigan a national title.

Beilein will have more great point guards come through Michigan, but we will never have another Trey Burke. One day, his jersey number will be hanging from the rafters at Crisler.




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WichitanWolverine

March 3rd, 2015 at 1:59 PM ^

I was at that game. I thought the roof was going to collapse with how loud the crowd got. I haven't been to many games but that was the best game I ever watched in Crisler.

WolverineHistorian

March 3rd, 2015 at 2:56 PM ^

The mindset just before the steal, I was so pissed that the game was tied because I think we had a 6 point lead just one minute earlier...or something close to that. We had blown it.

Burke saved my sanity with that play.




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SDCran

March 3rd, 2015 at 3:41 PM ^

I watched it on a delay. I FF through the previous TO too far, without realizing it. When it played Appling was bringing the ball up court and I was confused that UM had a 2 point lead.

Mr. Owl

March 3rd, 2015 at 4:02 PM ^

Think about this... Trey would be a Senior this year.  He would have been a seasoned, veteran leader and an absolute LEGEND in AA.

A season or two hardly seems to feel anything near satisfying.  But it is what it is...

Double-D

March 3rd, 2015 at 4:10 PM ^

One of the best basketball steals you will ever see. I was in the winning end zone and the crowd went absolutely NUTS. It was breathtaking. The facial expressions are almost too good to be real.