I love this years basketball team!

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January 31st, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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CaliUMfan
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I love this years basketball team!

http://www.umhoops.com/2013/01/30/video-quotes-john-beilein-recaps-home-...

 

This comes from UMHOOPS:

On making the decision to start Horford: “Here’s how part of the decision was made: we were still here, because of this prep, we were still here last night at 8 o’clock. Kids had study hall before practice. We studied, we ate, then we had some more film to watch. And I said to Mitch McGary, ‘What do you feel about tomorrow? I don’t know what to do. You both practiced well.’ He said, ‘Coach, I’ve been coming off the bench for two years. I’m cool with coming off the bench.’ And that really helped to make that decision, and that’s what we have on this team.”

 

That is coming from a freshman who was once the #2 recruit in the country. I love this team more and more every week. I think Belien has really put a special blend of talent and unselfishness on the court. They way they play for the team and not themselves is rare these days. 

 

P.s. I know my title sucks. Mods feel free to change it if you feel that that is necissary. 

 

 

Go Blue!

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January 31st, 2013 at 11:51 AM | Cwebb (Score:2)
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and Tyra are dating!?? OMG OMG OMG.

In all seriousness, that is pretty cool of McGary.  The commentators last night were mentioning the unselfishness a bunch as well (as if it wasn't alread obvious...)  In today's world of sports super egos - this is nice to see.

I'm excited for Saturday.

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January 31st, 2013 at 11:53 AM | Tyra (Score:3 Normal)
umfan323
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Tyra from down the street ??? she owes me 20 bucks

January 31st, 2013 at 11:49 AM | So the cliff notes of this (Score:0 Offtopic)
January 31st, 2013 at 12:04 PM | This was about Horford (Score:2 Normal)
CaliUMfan
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This was about Horford starting last night. He said that they still don't know if Morgan will play against IU. They said he was walking on it pretty well but has not practiced on it yet. 

Go Blue!

January 31st, 2013 at 11:55 AM | The cliff notes of this actually are: (Score:5 Normal)
Blazefire
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Horford is starting because Beilein said they were even and McGary said, "It's cool. I'll come off the bench. I don't mind."

"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
January 31st, 2013 at 11:53 AM | And I think it'll be McGary (Score:2 Normal)
VelikovskysDog
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And I think it'll be McGary who ends up being the most beloved of the five freshmen.

January 31st, 2013 at 11:57 AM | I didn't neg you (Score:4 Normal)
Blazefire
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But any kid that comes to play for Michigan should be most loved by the fanbase. Club Trillion guy Corey Person is most loved. Walk-on, bench riding 7th string QB should be most loved most loved. As should Mitch McGary and the superstars.

"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
January 31st, 2013 at 12:26 PM | That sounds nice in theory, (Score:2 Normal)
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That sounds nice in theory, but in reality if you're going to suggest every Michigan football player is equally as beloved as, say, Denard Robinson, you're likely going to be disappointed in your idealism.

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January 31st, 2013 at 1:24 PM | Note (Score:3 Normal)
Blazefire
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I said as loved, not as popular. Two very different things. I really do believe that we should all love and be as excited for all the athletes representing U of M. That doesn't mean we gush about them the same.

You're probably right, of course.

"This is the EMU game, not the emo game."
January 31st, 2013 at 12:31 PM | This is kind of goofy...i (Score:3 Normal)
Indonacious
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This is kind of goofy...i certainly respect the contributions of every player...it's naive to think that people don't have favorites due to talent, playing style, where they are from, etc. I don't think people saying Mitch is their favorite is really a slight to other players..hell Mitch may be their favorite too.

January 31st, 2013 at 11:54 AM | I like turtles (Score:2)
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which brings me to another random question.

Not sure how to word it exactly, but, was Mitch McGary's commitment to Michigan on ESPN the most publicity a Michigan recruit has gotten at the exact time of the commitment. If I recall he had a primetime (7-9pm) range announcment, during basketball season, on a major channel (ESPN or ESPN2, cant remember but the former would be bigger). 

I understand there are many other recruits that have gotten more publicity ala Henson and SMorris for example, that is not my question, but that primetime ESPN hat picking (#2 recruit at the time as well might I add) beats any 20 second Army Game Announcment on NBC. What say ya'll?

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January 31st, 2013 at 11:58 AM | It was on ESPNU but it is the (Score:2 Normal)
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It was on ESPNU but it is the most publiciezed UM anouncement that I can remember. 

Go Blue!

January 31st, 2013 at 12:15 PM | Snapper, Box, Red Ear Slider (Score:4 Normal)
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or what sort of turtles do you like the most?

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January 31st, 2013 at 6:05 PM | Random question. (Score:1)
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I, too, have one. Why does the internet think I am interested in Zulily, the color pink, and People Magazine (judging by the ads to the left of the page here)? Have I shown too much interest in the Manti Te'o drama? NTTAWWT

January 31st, 2013 at 11:54 AM | Your sentiments, I agree. (Score:3 Normal)
State Street
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Your sentiments, I agree.

January 31st, 2013 at 11:55 AM | If that's the best... (Score:4 Normal)
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...title you can come up with, I'd suggest we'll all have to live with it. Mods shouldn't have to do your work for you.

It's customary to provide a link to the referenced item. Recommend you add that so UMHoops gets the benefit of click throughs.

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January 31st, 2013 at 12:02 PM | Done. Thanks for the advice. (Score:1 Normal)
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Done. Thanks for the advice.

Go Blue!

January 31st, 2013 at 11:58 AM | I love lamp. (Score:2 Normal)
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I love lamp.

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January 31st, 2013 at 2:37 PM | Brick (Score:2)
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Are you just looking at things in the room and saying that you love them?

January 31st, 2013 at 5:59 PM | I love lamp.I love lamp. (Score:1)
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I love lamp.I love lamp.

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January 31st, 2013 at 12:03 PM | Michigan is good at basketball. (Score:2 Normal)
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And alikit.

 

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January 31st, 2013 at 12:04 PM | I love scotch (Score:2 Normal)
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I love scotch

January 31st, 2013 at 12:10 PM | Oooh I like those too!! (Score:1)
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Oooh I like those too!!

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January 31st, 2013 at 2:15 PM | Ok (Score:1)
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Ok

 

 

 

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January 31st, 2013 at 12:30 PM | Log! (Score:3 Normal)
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All kids love log!

 

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January 31st, 2013 at 12:38 PM | Dogs! (Score:2)
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All dogs love trucks!

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January 31st, 2013 at 12:40 PM | Mcgary came off the bench (Score:1)
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Mcgary came off the bench last year?

All in for some manball.

January 31st, 2013 at 12:57 PM | THIS IS 2013 (Score:2 Normal)
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2012 IS LAST YEAR!!! HE DID COME OFF THE BENCH LAST YEAR!!!!!!!!!

January 31st, 2013 at 1:52 PM | STOP YELLING! (Score:1)
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STOP YELLING!

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January 31st, 2013 at 12:55 PM | Was that a typo? Did it mean (Score:1)
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Was that a typo? Did it mean to say the past 2 months? I can only assume he started last year and the year before at his HS.

January 31st, 2013 at 3:48 PM | I'm pretty sure he came off the bench at prep school (Score:4 Normal)
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last season.

January 31st, 2013 at 7:04 PM | I'm pretty sure McGary is the (Score:1)
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I'm pretty sure McGary is the man.

 

 

 

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January 31st, 2013 at 2:45 PM | It is really rare to find an (Score:2)
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It is really rare to find an entire team of extremely talented players with literally not a single ego.  Burke, GRIII, McGary, THJ and Stauskas are all future NBA players who are all fine playing lesser roles than they could be elsewhere if that is what it takes to win.  I would argue that plenty of teams over the last decade or two have had similar talent as this team, but the cohesion gained from unselfish play is what takes that talent to the next level.  This team has the potential to be one of the most memorable Michigan squads in a long time.

/endjinx

January 31st, 2013 at 6:30 PM | good OP - good insight, and I (Score:1)
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good OP - good insight, and I believe that it is ture.  I think that most of us have a similar feeling that Brady Hoke & Co. are doing the same thing on the football field as well.  It is not only that we are recruiting talent, but it is the right type of talent/character that really can make a difference between a good and a great team.  Time will tell.

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