It feels like the night before Christmas

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November 2nd, 2011 at 9:57 PM
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It feels like the night before Christmas

Thats right folks. Tomorrow is the day we open up our present (and it's Mitch McGary all wrapped up with a blue bow). It's been a long time coming. I've been following UM Basketball since 1985. The last 13 years have been an absolute nightmare for even the most die hard of UM fans. We've experienced basketball purgatory first hand. I look back at those Daniel Horton teams under Amaker that never made the NCAA's. Or thinking that Lavell Blanchard would be the next Glen Rice. Or the back court of Avery Queen and Gotfredson. Or losing out on Alex Legion only to get him and then lose him again. Or thinking that Petway was the next coming of Harold Miner. Or pinning our front court hopes on the likes of JC Mathis. Or feeling hopeless when Manny Harris opted for the NBA. 

Lord knows we've paid our dues. And all of that bad shit finally ends tomorrow. The future has never looked brighter...

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November 2nd, 2011 at 9:59 PM | Not to sound like a downer, (Score:5 Normal)
UMichClass2017
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Not to sound like a downer, but this is not locked up yet.  Believe me I want him to go blue though

Simply Stated Go Blue

November 3rd, 2011 at 3:15 AM | Not that I don't want the kid (Score:-1 Normal)
November 3rd, 2011 at 7:53 AM | It would be hilarious to lose (Score:5 Normal)
RedGreene
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It would be hilarious to lose a top 3 baskeball recruit so we can laugh at some random message board poster?  Makes sense to me.

Yes I got him a gift. He had a kidney stone. You piss a rock through your pecker, you deserve more than just a pat on the fucking back.

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:01 PM | That is very downer.... (Score:3 Normal)
dothepose
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That is very downer....

You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:01 PM | If He Goes Blue... (Score:5 Normal)
LSAClassOf2000
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The beer is on me.....virtually, of course. 

"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."

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November 2nd, 2011 at 10:07 PM | I don't think I'll be able to (Score:5 Normal)
mgobluebraelow
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I don't think I'll be able to accept the virtual beer.  I've been virtually sober for 4 years now.

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:26 PM | Quitter (Score:5 Normal)
FreeTheFabFivePlz
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Quitter

So hot.  Milk was a bad choice.

November 3rd, 2011 at 1:04 PM | I'll put it in the fridge, (Score:2)
CRex
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I'll put it in the fridge, you make it cold.

Also thanks for nuking the AA power grid yesterday.  That extra long lunch I took was awesome.

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:03 PM | Everyone is seriously jumping (Score:5 Normal)
bluetell
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Everyone is seriously jumping the gun on this. I'm not going to tell you to back away from the edge if McGary picks Duke tomorrow

Rudy watches inspirational movies about Shawn Hunwick

 

November 3rd, 2011 at 7:48 AM | If McGary... (Score:0 Overrated)
November 2nd, 2011 at 10:05 PM | On the first day of (Score:5 Normal)
Gobluegr
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On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a Mitch McGary?

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:05 PM | It would be HUGE (Score:5 Normal)
randyfloyd
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The only real need this team has is under the basket.

It's tough being Blue in Columbus!!!

November 2nd, 2011 at 11:14 PM | Morgan is solid, but he was (Score:2 Normal)
althegreat23
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Morgan is solid, but he was saying we lack a big man that's a safe bet to get a double-double on a nightly basis.

"A Michigan Man will coach a Michigan Team"

November 3rd, 2011 at 6:59 AM | I have seen Burke (Score:2 Normal)
randyfloyd
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play several times, I even talked to his dad. There is a reason he won Mr. Basketball, here in Ohio. He is a legit PG, and his ratings by the scouting services is as big of a joke as THJ's were.

It's tough being Blue in Columbus!!!

November 3rd, 2011 at 8:42 AM | Well, if his dad says he's good... (Score:2)
OysterMonkey
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No one deals out objective evaluations like a dad. Reminded me of this:

http://www.theonion.com/articles/poll-100-of-grandsons-talented,6968/

Just kidding, though. Everything I've seen about Burke makes me feel pretty good about him.

This has nothing to do with Michigan football.

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:06 PM | please no jinxing. unless u (Score:2 Normal)
Clown Sauce
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please no jinxing. unless u are mitch nobody knows 100%

"What" ain't no country I ever heard of. They speak English in What?

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:06 PM | I would say basketball hell (Score:5 Normal)
unWavering
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I would say basketball hell is more accurate than basketball purgatory.  Purgatory is just kinda meh

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:10 PM | To the op (Score:2 Normal)
marco dane
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You echo my sentiments. I'd like to open the present now,and despense with the drama!

Lucky enough to have my own JT wristband!!

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:16 PM | As Brian stated the real (Score:5 Normal)
aiglick
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As Brian stated the real turning point was that State game in January with the big moment when Novak made that four point play. I know what you mean about Manny but he and Deshawn started the revolution. Whatever happens tomorrow Michigan has a lot of momentum.

I hope Mitch has decided/decides to come here but in the end I want players to come to Michigan that really want to be here and play not only for themselves but also for each other.

Whatever happens Mitch I hope you have a long successful career in college because you couldn't have a better choice of teams and coaches to play for.

Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:30 PM | I certainly respect your opinion about (Score:5 Normal)
champswest
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Manny & Deshawn and most would probably agree with you.  However, I prefer to think of Zack and Stu as the two who turned the program around, through their determination, leadership and desire to win.  I think it really started with them.

"I hate losing more than I like winning." - Zack

November 2nd, 2011 at 11:00 PM | No doubt they are both (Score:2 Normal)
aiglick
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No doubt they are both awesome players. They will certainly be missed this time next year. I hope they're able to maintain some sort of relationship with the program a la David Merrit and CJ Lee. Teams need the superstars but also the glue.

Here's hoping for a bright future. This team does try hard and I will continue to support them.

November 2nd, 2011 at 11:10 PM | And you would be right, the (Score:5 Normal)
AlwaysBlue
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And you would be right, the much maligned (as recruits) Zack and Stu were JB's foundation pieces, two recruits where he said to the world the most important thing he looks for is basketball brain and desire.  Yes, the athleticism in recruiting has improved but Novak and Stu have their signatures first on the stone that marks the beginning of the new era.  They are the guys who stuck, who led, who are helping transition the young guys (a benefit they never had).

I want Mitch to go Blue as badly as anyone else but the program is roaring forward with or without him.  This team made the NCAA with 3 freshmen, a sophomore and Novak and Douglass.  It's nearly insulting to pretend their fortunes are in the lap of any recruit.

 

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:17 PM | Oye. (Score:5 Normal)
snakedog
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Tmrw will be the longest work day I have had in . . . well probbaly ever.

 

Mitch = Mich.

"This might sound arrogant and if it is, it is .... but we're Michigan." -Brady Hoke

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:19 PM | Please Santa, (Score:3 Normal)
BlueUPer
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Bring me a Red Ryder BB Gun, Jordan Payton, virtual and real beer, and Mitch McGary.

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:21 PM | Jeez, just wait another 19 (Score:3 Normal)
BlockM
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Jeez, just wait another 19 hours and then go crazy.

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November 2nd, 2011 at 10:21 PM | Yikes (Score:1 Normal)
ChiBlueBoy
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Slow down. As stated above, no one knows anything for sure yet. Let's get his decision, get him dressed and on the court before we start heralding the start of a new era with Mitch bobbleheads and angels singing and pooping maize-colored basketballs that smell like roses and taste like soup.

"Mattison must break you. Jake Ryan is his tool."

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:23 PM | If this is the night before Christmas, then (Score:2 Normal)
hart20
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where are the candy canes and Christmas music? I WANT CANDY CANES. Or candy stripers, at the very least.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

November 3rd, 2011 at 2:29 PM | Or.... (Score:2)
Bosch
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strippers named Candy.

All right Lemmings. Bring the heat.

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:23 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:2 Normal)
615Wolverine
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For those of us who dont celebrate xmas??? Oh what the hell Lol xmas it is wo the snow...."mitch mc-gary" (student section chants) go blue please pick michigan

"The millions, the proud, the Wolverines"

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:31 PM | Your grammar is an (Score:2 Normal)
hart20
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atrocity. My eyes are burning.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:34 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:5 Normal)
615Wolverine
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Be nice im not from America, please excuse my grammar go blue

"The millions, the proud, the Wolverines"

November 2nd, 2011 at 11:04 PM | Now I feel like an ass. (Score:4 Normal)
hart20
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Apologies for the above.

Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.

November 2nd, 2011 at 11:45 PM | Also, if 615 is his area code (Score:3 Normal)
GBOD79
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Also, if 615 is his area code then he also lives in Tennessee. Which, of course, is strike 2 and 3. 

Those who stay will be champions!

November 2nd, 2011 at 11:51 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:2 Normal)
615Wolverine
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I live in Tennessee but from overseas, lived in Michigan for 9 nine years thats how i became michigan fan then moved TN for college

"The millions, the proud, the Wolverines"

November 3rd, 2011 at 11:31 AM | 615 > 614 (Score:1)
SWFLWolverine
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615 > 614

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:32 PM | I am waiting (Score:3 Normal)
Tater
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I am not going to get excited until tomorrow, when we will have an idea of whether our stockings are filled with coal or goodies.

 

 

 

November 2nd, 2011 at 10:56 PM | If he doesn't commit to (Score:5 Normal)
BlueBarron
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If he doesn't commit to Michigan, you can join BKFinest in neg-bomb hell.

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November 2nd, 2011 at 10:58 PM | New backboards (Score:2 Normal)
dutchbag
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New backboards will be needed at Michigan for Christmas.

TREMENDOUS

 

 

November 2nd, 2011 at 11:08 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:2 Normal)
fattymcbutterpants
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Why don't we worry about the current upcoming basketball season instead of speculating on 2012's and who our starting PF will be

November 2nd, 2011 at 11:47 PM | Real shots are on me boys. (Score:2)
JC3
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Real shots are on me boys. I'll be at an undisclosed bar around 4 if you can find me.

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November 3rd, 2011 at 9:48 AM | posted from iPhone (Score:2)
Brendan
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Challenge accepted.

November 2nd, 2011 at 11:49 PM | I'm smoking the fattest blunt (Score:-1 Flamebait)
November 2nd, 2011 at 11:57 PM | Something something chickens (Score:-1 Flamebait)
November 3rd, 2011 at 12:05 AM | It's starting to feel to me (Score:1 Flamebait)
denardogasm
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It's starting to feel to me like the night before Christmas when you spend all night writing down the video games and the transparent purple controller you're going to get for your birthday next month because you just know you're getting that N64 tomorrow with the standard controllers and Mario Kart and Goldeneye, but your best friend already has like 12 games so you have to quickly upgrade your library.  Then you wake up and you got Yoshi Story for Super Nintendo.

What I'm trying to say is, please let this subject marinate tomorrow without anymore jinxing.  I think we've successfully jinxed the jinx that originally jinxed jinxing the announcement, which leaves us currently with no jinx. Hold it together.

"Michigan Defense" is dominating everything, in every aspect of life. That's a rough definition.

-Craig Roh 10/29/2011

November 3rd, 2011 at 5:03 AM | We know what's really going to happen (Score:1)
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November 3rd, 2011 at 8:42 AM | posted from iPhone (Score:2)
Brendan
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Yoshi's Story was for N64, if I remember correctly. It sucked. Yoshi's Island on SNES, however, was awesome.

November 3rd, 2011 at 1:02 AM | Webbers Pimp, I liked your (Score:2)
The Shredder
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Webbers Pimp, I liked your little history lesson. The only thing I don't agree on is Petway being the nexy Minor. Minor sucked and was terrible. So Petway was Minor...wait Minor was a guard. Yeah so that was the only fail.. and jumping the gun. But I enjoyed the rest.

http://midnightmaize.blogspot.com/

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November 3rd, 2011 at 2:06 AM | Just hoping (Score:1)
MGoBrewMom
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For the shiny big recruit, and not the lump of coal...

Not counting my chickens..

Mom, MGrad and life long fan living in So Cal

November 3rd, 2011 at 2:25 AM | If Casey Anthony can go (Score:2)
The Shredder
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If Casey Anthony can go free... Mcgary can choose Duke. 

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November 3rd, 2011 at 3:00 AM | (Score:0 Flamebait)
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