the just released schedules were a flat-out statement that the B10 doesn't believe SOS will matter in playoff selection
ESPN has Michigan in the PERFECT Bracket
March 5th, 2013 at 12:22 PM | 
North Carolina had gotten a
North Carolina had gotten a
March 5th, 2013 at 12:41 PM |
That's a weak set of #1 seeds
That's a weak set of #1 seeds
if this holds. If UNC beats Duke or makes a run in the ACC tournament, they'll be higher than a 7 seed. I want no part of them.
March 5th, 2013 at 12:46 PM |
Us and Sparty in the same building
Us and Sparty in the same building
I don't know if this has been brought up, so I didn't want to start a thread about it and get killed. But has anyone considered Sparty fans, classy as they always are, jumping on the bandwagon of whomever we're playing to make it a neutral at best crowd? I don't know how it's worked with UNC and Duke in the same building, but most conference fans cheer for each other in these tournaments.
I'm sure we'd cheer against Sparty, but I can see them resorting to lowest common denominator status and cheering harder against us than for its own team in its game.
March 5th, 2013 at 1:49 PM |
UNC fans in
UNC fans in
UNC fans in Greensboro/Charlotte/Atlanta ALWAYS cheer against Duke. I'd expect Sparty fans at the palace to be cheering for the underdog as well, just like we'd do against them.
March 5th, 2013 at 1:53 PM |
I noticed this a lot early in
I noticed this a lot early in
I noticed this a lot early in the B1G season, when all the bracket projections had Minnesota ahead of MSU and getting the second protected spot in Auburn Hills. I thought they would be much less likely to jump on the opppenent's bandwagon and less likely to eat up tickets Michigan fans would otherwise buy. But then Minny went into their swoon while MSU figured things out, and the we've pretty much been resigned to the split crowd.
March 5th, 2013 at 12:47 PM |
As a UNC hoops fan, (ya I
As a UNC hoops fan, (ya I
As a UNC hoops fan, (ya I like UNC hoops and Michigan football, deal with it) I think this would be a fun match up. They are very similar in terms of their offensive play, (both rely heavily on the 3), and do not play great D. I think UNCs tempo could give Michigan a bit of trouble, but on the other hand, Trey would abuse Paige or Strickland. Neither have a great inside game. McAdoo is not your typical low post player, but he has been playing better as of late. Both teams are fairly young, but very athletic. UNC is a decent rebounding team even though they are playing small. It would really be an interesting game. Both teams would get open looks from 3, I guess it is just a matter of who is on that day.
THOSE WHO STAY WILL BE CHAMPIONS
March 5th, 2013 at 12:50 PM |
This Post
This Post
appears to overlook one small detail - Gonzaga is actually really good.
"Better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football" -- John Heisman
March 5th, 2013 at 12:58 PM |
False.
False.
Who have they beaten? The only ranked opponent they've played since January, Butler, was a loss. Also, they lost at home to Illinois.
Yes...that guy.
March 5th, 2013 at 1:16 PM |
Agreed.
Agreed.
I saw them play Loyola (they hammered them) and are very talented...but would get beat up in the BIG this year. That said...good for them...they had a weak schedule and took care of business like they should...just hope if we are a 2 they are our 1!
March 5th, 2013 at 2:03 PM |
Gonzaga
Gonzaga
Gonzaga is 5-2 against teams in the rpi Top 50 and 11-2 against teams in the rpi Top 100.
Michigan is 8-4 against teams in the rpit Top 50 and 10-4 against teams in the rpi Top 100.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:29 PM |
Home Loss
Home Loss
to Illinois was eons ago. They play in a weak conference for sure, but I've watched them play. They're talented and well coached, with a very good big man. People on this blog that think we have a regional won if Gonzaga is the #1 in that regional better calm the fuck down.
"Better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football" -- John Heisman
March 5th, 2013 at 12:56 PM |
This would be awesome...
This would be awesome...
Zaga is incredibly over-rated (not their fault, but still true)!!! Michigan could make a big run!!!
Tell Drama he’s on the top of my list of things to do today, along with inserting needles in my cock!
March 5th, 2013 at 1:02 PM |
You gotta play somebody but a UNC team that's heating
You gotta play somebody but a UNC team that's heating
up just at the right time certainly scares ME. Talk all anyone cares to about their weakness, but there's got to be plenty talent on that squad. Then on to OSU>? Hokay!
March 5th, 2013 at 1:11 PM |
I see where you're coming
I see where you're coming
I see where you're coming from, but there's no such thing as a "perfect bracket." Any team in the tournament can knock off anyone at any time.
Granted, I'd much rather take Gonzaga and New Mexico in our bracket than Duke, Kansas, Indiana, or Miami.
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
March 5th, 2013 at 1:22 PM |
I definitely DO NOT want to
I definitely DO NOT want to
I definitely DO NOT want to play UNC, especially in the second round.
March 5th, 2013 at 3:00 PM |
iPhone
iPhone
That has upset written all over it. UNC is frankly a more athletic team (size, speed, etc), or at least they seem that way. They have an experienced coach that could expose our weak defense. Granted, it would be a home game for the most part. Still, I'd rather face the weaker teams up front and have a tougher 16 on, especially with the kind of attitude this team seems to have. I'm scared they'll tip-toe into a match with a 7 seed.
"And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know, it's gonna be Michigan again, Michigan."
March 5th, 2013 at 1:44 PM |
VCU...
VCU...
A lot of you guys are overlooking them.
Trust me, we want no parts of that defense. We haven't been good vs. pressure since Darius Morris ate up Tennessee in the tournament.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
March 5th, 2013 at 2:19 PM |
2nd Round (Actually "third")
2nd Round (Actually "third")
With MSU also being put in Auburn Hills for their first two games, is there any concern about them backing UNC? I know Michigan will be well represented (especially vs UNC) but we've all seen UNC fans turn out and rout against Duke when both play in Greensboro.
Also could be interesting to see if B1G fans band together in San Jose.
March 5th, 2013 at 2:55 PM |
Alternate Projection On TeamRankings...
Alternate Projection On TeamRankings...
Just to show everyone what another site has, the algorithm at TeamRankings Bracketogpahy has us being the #3 in the Midwest, facing off against Stony Brook and then the winner of Colorado and La Salle.
As for the Big Ten, in the West, they go with Indiana at #1 and Minnesota at #7. In the South bracket, #3 goes to Michigan State and Wisconsin is the high team in the dreaded 5-12 against Wichita State.
"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."
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March 5th, 2013 at 3:39 PM |
They need to move Ohio State and Wisconsin.
They need to move Ohio State and Wisconsin.
So the Final Four of Michigan, Indiana, MSU, and OSU can come true. (Sorry, I can't say the Badgers there with even a semi-straight face).
Not that any of this is the least bit reality, but if we're having fun with it...
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
March 5th, 2013 at 3:49 PM |
I would LOVE this...
I would LOVE this...
This would be even more dominant than SEC football.
I wasn't lying last week when I said the B1G Championship Final Four could be more compelling than the NCAA Final Four.
I'm not going to say this is the best year for a conference ever. The Big East was just DISGUSTING a few years back (I believe UConn won the NCAA Tournament). Those 2-3 years of the Big East were just as good as this year of the B1G. I do take this B1G over the ACC because typically that was just Duke and Carolina...and maybe Maryland or FSU or NC St. in some years.
It would not shock me to see 5-6 teams in the Sweet 16, 4-5 in the Elite 8 and 2 in the Final Four.
Don't forget about Minnesota. They're more than capable of making a run deep in the tournament. I actually had them in my Elite 8 along with Michigan, Indiana and MSU.
I didn't think Wisky has enough firepower on offense and I think Ohio is too much of a 1-man show in Thomas. Not saying that either won't make it, it's about matchups...but without seeing a bracket, those were my thoughts.
Ohio - OUT in Round of 32
Wisc - OUT in Round of 32
Minnesota - OUT in Sweet 16
MSU - OUT in Sweet 16
Indiana - OUT in Championship
Michigan - 2013 NCAA Champions
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
March 5th, 2013 at 4:58 PM |
Well, for the purpose of THIS bracket
Well, for the purpose of THIS bracket
Minnesota is a 10 seed that would have to get through Louisville and Indiana to make the Final Four.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
March 6th, 2013 at 12:00 AM |
Yea...
Yea...
If this was the bracket, they'd be done.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
March 5th, 2013 at 3:53 PM |
Gonzaga
Gonzaga
IMO there is no way Gonzaga can be a #1 seed looking at their SOS and key wins (only #22 Ok state). Thoughts?
March 5th, 2013 at 4:11 PM |
They have also beaten Kansas
They have also beaten Kansas
They have also beaten Kansas State and have a win against a decent Oklahoma team. Their conference schedule is very weak but they are 5-0 against the Big 12 and have a 1 point loss at Butler. With the way, a lot of the top teams have lost in games they shouldn't have, I don't have a problem this year with them getting a one seed (as long as it is not at our expense).
March 5th, 2013 at 4:06 PM |
Not a fan of MSU's or
Not a fan of MSU's or
Not a fan of MSU's or Michigan's bracket. From a quick look, it seems like OSU has the easiest path out of Big Ten teams.
March 5th, 2013 at 4:59 PM |
Why would OSU's
Why would OSU's
Be significantly easier than Michigan's?
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
March 5th, 2013 at 4:16 PM |
Two Words
Two Words
Two words describe this bracket: BONER INDUCING.
Strive to win. If you lose....win.
March 5th, 2013 at 4:43 PM |
Ohio State
Ohio State
Is a real tough matchup. Say what you want about who they do or don't have, they are a tough competitor for us everytime.
March 5th, 2013 at 6:08 PM |
I think if we get by UNC,
I think if we get by UNC,
I think if we get by UNC, we'll be playing VCU instead of New Mexico.
"A Michigan Man will coach a Michigan Team"
March 5th, 2013 at 8:23 PM |
This
This
"perfect" bracket has us set to be upset in the round of 32 by UNC... They are playing really well as of lately.
2013 will be the year.
March 5th, 2013 at 8:43 PM |
Duke a #2 seed?
Duke a #2 seed?
GTFO. Same record as Kansas, superior record to Georgetown with far superior SOS and RPI yet Duke are a 2? Fuck Lunardi.
'We're a unit, not a one-man show. The name on the front of the shirt is more important than the one on the back.'
March 5th, 2013 at 10:03 PM |
Not too shabby
Not too shabby
Michigan wins:
3) KSU(N), MSU(H)
4) OSU(H)
6) Pitt(N)
8) NCSt(H)
9) Ill(H & A)
10) Minn(A)
March 5th, 2013 at 11:08 PM |
After reading all of yall
After reading all of yall
After reading all of yall posts, I can come to the conclusion that Michigan can't beat anyone that they face in the tournament and that they will be out in the third round. It's funny, just a couple of years ago, we were looking at joe lunardi every week seeing if we were the last four in or last four out now we are either a 1 seed or 2 seed, must be nice not to worry about the bubble. If we play like we played when we played NCstate, pitt or kansas state we can beat anybody. The big ten prepared us for any type of team that we will face. So michigan will be final four or bust in my opinion no matter what bracket we are in.
Michigan Football- What you gonna do when hokemania RUNS wild over you?
North Carolina had gotten a lot better since they switched up their line up. That could be a tough out
I don't know who's hair is better, John Stamos circa Full House or Denard
GO BLUE