John Beilein interview on Titus and Tate
Beilein hopped on with Mark Titus and Tate Frazier for a discussion about the current state of Michigan basketball, the * rivalry * with OSU, and a bit of talk about his future. He also gave some insight as to why he went with Isaiah Livers over Duncan Robinson (a TnT favorite) mid-season in 2018. Interview runs from 34:30 to 52:38.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/31VlExZKKxAYyiSmPf04HD?si=Cbv9J6CqQpSCtUzc9qGpwQ
February 19th, 2021 at 12:47 PM ^
Thanks. That was a fun way to spend lunch.
February 19th, 2021 at 3:08 PM ^
BTW, I'd appreciate it if people would post interesting items around lunch hour, so I can justify reading / watching / listening.
Meanwhile, save the UNinteresting stuff for working hours.
February 19th, 2021 at 2:11 PM ^
Youtube link for those who'd like to watch with video
February 19th, 2021 at 2:12 PM ^
My guess would be defense on the Livers vs. Robinson thing? If I remember correctly, Duncan's defense (or lack thereof) made him pretty much unplayable as a starter in Yaklich's system, which is especially a credit to him and how far he's come in the NBA...
February 19th, 2021 at 2:56 PM ^
I just watched a Heat game....teams plan their offense to go at him. You watch him try and defend those guys and he gets EATEN alive. Spolstra ,of course, plans for this and they try and shield him as much as possble.
So yeah, made strides, but its clear as day teams spot the weakness and attack.
BUT ooo wee he shoots the lights out. Forgot how pretty his shot is.
February 19th, 2021 at 4:25 PM ^
I'd love to have a couple beers with coach B and hear the real story about the shitshow that is cleveland.....
February 19th, 2021 at 5:10 PM ^
FYI there will also be a virtual John Beilein Q & A next Tuesday, hosted by The Athletic reporter and U-M grad Nicole Auerbach for whom I definitely don't harbor a little crush:
Michigan friends: A reminder to register for the conversation I'm hosting with @JohnBeilein next week! https://t.co/nyBjnQYoCl
— Nicole Auerbach ? (@NicoleAuerbach) February 19, 2021
February 19th, 2021 at 8:24 PM ^
I remember reading Titus' book chronicling his career as a walk basketball player at OSU. He was funny but an incredible asshat toward Michigan, reveling in their run against us while we were in Ed Martin purgatory. I listened in expecting to hate him but he was very reasonable, engaging and fair with Beilein and UM. Have to admit most OSU alums are decent and respectful of the rivalry. And not a single Ohio fanboy who didn't attend is remotely that way.