MBB vs. Duke Open Thread
Dear Nantz and Co:
Could you please consider the fact that Michigan is a good team, and that they are in the game because of this, not because of mistakes by Duke?
Hugs and Kisses,
Nantucket Blue.
I take back what I said
If you can hit those threes go for it
Coach K is getting schooled by JB. I love it
THJ YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET'S FUCKING GO!!!!
Last posession. I want Hardaway or Morris taking it.
Dis if wide open. Lengthen this game.
Hmm. I guess theyre hoping for some missed FTs? Not a bad idea since Duke hasn't been that good from thel ine today.
I have a feeling we are gonna win this game
so proud. so proud.
How about some good Karma and we bank in a 3 for the win.
It's not over.
NOONAN
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god, I love this team. The make the UM family proud.
still proud. still proud.
2 goddamn inches...
God damn. Bounce out for Morris. Just a tad bit too much on it. Oh well, I'm still proud of how they played today. These kids are gonig to be getting further than the second round next year I havea feeling.
Great game by UM! Screw Duke and the stupid announcers. This is a team that will be VERY dangerous going forward.
Down under the basket, the sky's the limit with this team.
We were supposed to finish last in the Big Ten and we almost dropped a one seed out of the tounament. With the whole team coming back, I'm excited for next year. Go blue and we're so proud of you guys.
Great game by UM! Screw Duke and the stupid announcers. This is a team that will be VERY dangerous going forward.
My heart goes out to you. Thanks for representin'.
What a great ride. I can't wait for next year.
I adore this team. So proud of them. If Morgan/Hardaway/Smotrycz/Horford make a leap as freshmen becoming sophomores they should be pretty damn good.
Well, maybe that one OSU game...but:
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<br>Free Throws-
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<br>Michigan 10-11
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<br>Duke 18-25
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<br>Take away that one gift point at the end of the half, and it's a 1 point game, and maybe Morris takes it to the hole for the layup.
Take away that one point and we are tied with 10 seconds left. If Duke doesn't score in that last possession then we are going into OT.
From me.
I hope the team picks up D Mo. We got to this point because of him. I hope he goes easy on himself.
He had the most points on the team. It unfortunately came down to the final shot, but he still did a lot to get us to that point. He should feel good about himself because he carried the team until THJ decided to heat up (at the right moment, I thought)
Love this team.
Love the fight and the confidence at the end. What a look Morris had and we had a number of options! Damn, these ends of games need to swing our way next year. As good as we looked this tournament, bitches better beware next year.
Im extremely proud of these guys, despite the loss. We played a great team in Duke and almost "shocked the world". This teams got a lot of heart and Beilein is one hell of a coach!! The second half of the season is a testament of how good this team can actually be. I can't wait too see what the boys can do next year, I think will be very good. GO BLUE!!
*is dead*
Early in the season, people were comparing hurtful losses to Wisconsin as such as the most painful in Michigan history. THIS one will go down with those. I feel dead inside.
You've made me a basketball fan again
These kids play hard, never quit, and win the right way. They have more heart than any M team I can think of. It's going to be great being able to watch them grow up together and hang some banners in Crisler that won't be taken down.
My heart goes out to Darius, he makes that shot 9 out of 10. Great season, now lets keep up the hard work and make the Final Four next year. So proud!
JB is a hell of a coach. He took Duke to the wall with a bunch of 3* including 3 freshmen. I love that he's leading this program.
God, I love being a Michigan Basketball fan again. That was awesome! No one gave them a chance this season and they were within a three of shocking the world. I'm really looking forward to next season. Go Blue!
Once again, it's great to be a Michigan Wolverine. I've got nothing but pride, and great hope for the future. This guy can kiss my maize and blue ass:
no such thing as a moral victory here, but these losses do indicate a fun future. Most teams that overachieve do so by winning an abnormally large percentage of close games (e.g. Iowa and MSU football teams) This team lost so many close games. If they can just go .500 in close games, it should be fun to watch.
I think it was in the first half when the really obnoxious player for Puke (Sphincter or something like that) dropped the f-bomb on camera. I thought - oh yeah - now that just proves how much more classy they are than Michigan. The CBS announcers, the refs, all in for Duke - because they are so blessed saintly - makes me sick.
Imagine - just one of those gawd awful calls or no calls goes the other way and Michigan keps dancing.
THe first half and first 10 minutes of the second half was some of the worst officiating I've seen. It did seem though they finally came around and started calling it more even in the last 10 minutes....if only the other 30 minutes was called like that. We were getting mauled, I don't know how many times morgan go fouled when going up and no call.
Next season is going to be amaizing!