Michigan Basketball vs. Central Open Thread

Submitted by M-Wolverine on December 29th, 2012 at 6:50 PM

It's time for some Michigan ball. Go Blue!

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Dilithium Wings

December 29th, 2012 at 8:27 PM ^

Oh Morgan

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ken725

December 29th, 2012 at 8:28 PM ^

Morgan has one of those at least once every game. It don't even think twice about it now since I know it will happen.

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michfan6060

December 29th, 2012 at 8:31 PM ^

He used to do it like 3 times a game last year. He's gotten a lot better.

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P-Funk

December 29th, 2012 at 8:33 PM ^

Man, this team is fun to watch. Is it March yet?

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big_ballers_only

December 29th, 2012 at 8:40 PM ^

I hope not, this team needs to much work defensively. Cannot give up that many points to a MAC team.

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P-Funk

December 29th, 2012 at 8:46 PM ^

Can't disagree. But if we can drop 80 consistently... Hard to see a lot of teams hanging with that.

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big_ballers_only

December 29th, 2012 at 8:53 PM ^

yeah. the problem is, we won't drop 80 consistently. especially in Big Ten play.

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robmorren2

December 29th, 2012 at 8:38 PM ^

Victory formation time.

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Dilithium Wings

December 29th, 2012 at 8:40 PM ^

Definitely was the worst defensive performance of the year so far

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mistersuits

December 29th, 2012 at 8:41 PM ^

I guess now we have a handle for the value that Hardaway brings to the game as far as defensive intensity is concerned. I hope he's back next week.

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SalvatoreQuattro

December 29th, 2012 at 8:42 PM ^

They played about as well as they could expect.

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TheDirtyD

December 29th, 2012 at 8:46 PM ^

Cause Michigan's defense looked bad

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Magnum P.I.

December 29th, 2012 at 8:44 PM ^

Couldn't watch the game, but how did we get out-rebounded so badly?

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snarling wolverine

December 29th, 2012 at 10:59 PM ^

Our effort on the glass wasn't the best, but I think we did miss Hardaway (who's actually an excellent defensive rebounder) and Horford.

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marti221

December 29th, 2012 at 8:46 PM ^

That was a horrendous defensive performance in the second half.

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TheFrigz

December 29th, 2012 at 8:47 PM ^

kind of a frustrating game to watch, i felt as though central was hitting everything they jacked up, not sure if others felt that way. still, 13-0 is great, on to B1G play! great to see stauskas go off yet again, hope to see hardaway back soon.

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big_ballers_only

December 29th, 2012 at 8:47 PM ^

Every post that brings up the dreadful defensive performance in tonight's game gets marked as "overrated", huh?

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Dilithium Wings

December 29th, 2012 at 8:55 PM ^

I didn't find anyone who said this team was overrated. They were simply pointing out an obvious flaw today.

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Undefined

December 29th, 2012 at 8:52 PM ^

The performance by the D wasn't great, but I'm not too concerned by it. No Hardaway, I felt like we had a lot more minutes off the bench than usual over the entire game, and it looked like we were on cruise control for the 2nd half. It wasn't a great performance, but I don't think it's really indicitive of what the team will play like against stiffer competition.

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robbyt003

December 29th, 2012 at 8:55 PM ^

The most amazing stat of the night, THREE TURNOVERS TOTAL

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sdogg1m

December 29th, 2012 at 8:56 PM ^

Every shot that Michigan missed, Central would push the ball and attack the basket from the right. Michigan never had an answer for it. Not sure why no adjustments were made. I think Beilein called time out once.

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330blue

December 29th, 2012 at 9:26 PM ^

That also led to a few offensive rebounds for them as well.

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TheGeneral

December 29th, 2012 at 9:02 PM ^

The injuries are hurting bench production, 3/14 from the field is not good enough. Giving up all those points is a plus, Coach will have that to point to as he makes them bust ass. I'm ready to see this team against good teams on the road it should be a fun ride.

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Zoltanrules

December 29th, 2012 at 9:22 PM ^

Burke makes Michigan a legit #2 team. Without him they are #15 to #20 type team.

With Burke being "on" UM can beat anyone. With him off, and the interior defense not playing better (Horford may be the answer) - this team could lose to any top 25 team.

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Buck Killer

December 29th, 2012 at 9:24 PM ^

They played well and had fun. I am glad they took it easy on D and had fun. They need to heal up and get ready for some real teams. It is nice to hear all of the NCAA coaches on here complain about defense, especially when the team is undefeated and with injuries.

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Soulfire21

December 29th, 2012 at 9:53 PM ^

Free throw shooting bothers me, we were 64% I think (7 of 11 ). Not a big deal because we weren't at the line a lot, but I've seen a few games with atrocious percentages. It will cost us a close game against a good team.

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Perkis-Size Me

December 29th, 2012 at 9:58 PM ^

a little closer than i would have liked, but a win is a win. i'm happy that my expectations are now at the level of blowouts. 13-0 is the best start UM basketball has had in a long time, and you can't ask for much more than that. when this team is on, it looks like a legit final four contender. bring on conference play.

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OmarDontScare

December 29th, 2012 at 10:10 PM ^

Best start since 1985 according to BTN

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cozy200

December 30th, 2012 at 1:01 AM ^

Had to run the sister in law to DTW and swung by with her dad to see if we could get into the game. Spur of the moment for sure. I wasn't expecting to find something for 10 bucks but 80 for one in the nosebleeds? Not happening. I was pretty shocked at the market for this game. Great for the school its sold out but damn, scratch any games when I'm back home.

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DH16

December 30th, 2012 at 1:16 AM ^

I bought my student ticket for 10 bucks, it was selling for 200 on StubHub. Crazy. Iowa shouldn't be quite as bad since there's less in state Iowa fans, but its crazy to think that I was going to games with my dad in the Amaker era for chump change

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Rabbit21

December 30th, 2012 at 7:54 PM ^

It's too bad because the arena was nowhere near full.

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M-Wolverine

December 30th, 2012 at 8:21 PM ^

And then tried to gouge hoping them being a hot ticket would scam some people. I mean, $80 buys you 16 tickets. So all you have to do is sell one to make you money back. A pair is doubling your profit. Then you can eat the rest. If the Athletic Department actually cared about empty seats they could confirm group seats were actually being bought by, you know, groups, rather than an individual. But as long as they're sold they don't care. Only think that will change is that only the Binghamptons of the world will have $5 seats.

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