the just released schedules were a flat-out statement that the B10 doesn't believe SOS will matter in playoff selection
Michigan Basketball vs. Northwestern Open Thread
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:27 PM | 
It sure is fun to watch
It sure is fun to watch
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:28 PM |
So...do we get to 90 before
So...do we get to 90 before
So...do we get to 90 before we empty the bench?
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:28 PM |
Yeah I think we're putting up 110 in this
Yeah I think we're putting up 110 in this
game. Just amazing domination tonight.
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
Michigan Blue 2008 block M hockey jersey still for sale for 50.00. FREE S/H
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:28 PM |
I would love to see the
I would love to see the
I would love to see the offense go through McGary late in this game to get him intigrated into the offense more...
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:28 PM |
This game makes the pain of
This game makes the pain of
This game makes the pain of losing the Outback Bowl a little easier to bare.
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:29 PM |
Man a few years ago I would
Man a few years ago I would
Man a few years ago I would have never thought Michigan basketball could make me this happy.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:29 PM |
So in recent news
So in recent news
We look like we're getting much better at the alley oop, sweet baby!
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:29 PM |
i can taste 100!
i can taste 100!
GO BLUE!
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:29 PM |
Tim Hardaways dad seems more
Tim Hardaways dad seems more
Tim Hardaways dad seems more like a fan this year than past years. Past years he seemed like a scout.
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:39 PM |
It must be da hat.
It must be da hat.
It must be da hat.
Michigan Resurgent? Michigan Resurgent!
The beatings will continue until the uniforms improve!
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:51 PM |
"Parappa the Rapper" style
"Parappa the Rapper" style
"Parappa the Rapper" style
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:43 PM |
wasn't he actually a scout at
wasn't he actually a scout at
wasn't he actually a scout at that point?
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:54 PM |
Yeah and he might still be,
Yeah and he might still be,
Yeah and he might still be, but he just seems so much more relaxed now. He actually seems like a dad and like a fan.
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:29 PM |
I almost feel bad for Northwestern.
I almost feel bad for Northwestern.
Almost.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:29 PM |
They make me so happy!
They make me so happy!
They make me so happy!
Michigan FB, Michigan BB, Michigan HKY, 49ers, SF Giants, Sac Kings, Red Wings
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:30 PM |
Can't wait for the nuts to
Can't wait for the nuts to
Can't wait for the nuts to get the same treatment as the Cats are tonight.
903 wins most in college football
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:30 PM |
Opening kickoff... Good bye!
Opening kickoff... Good bye!
Opening kickoff... Good bye!
Michigan FB, Michigan BB, Michigan HKY, 49ers, SF Giants, Sac Kings, Red Wings
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:34 PM |
holy shit!
holy shit!
holy shit!
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:34 PM |
Do we get free Dominos if we
Do we get free Dominos if we
Do we get free Dominos if we hit 100?
Avatar is a reference to this. Go Blue!
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:37 PM |
There ya go Nik!
There ya go Nik!
There ya go Nik!
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:38 PM |
Burke is so smooth.
Burke is so smooth.
Burke is so smooth.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:39 PM |
I'm curious as to why Burke
I'm curious as to why Burke
I'm curious as to why Burke is still in. Game is in the bag. Why risk an injury to your star player?
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:41 PM |
Burke no in no more
Burke no in no more
Good timing.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:42 PM |
Nice to see Nik hit that 3.
Nice to see Nik hit that 3.
Nice to see Nik hit that 3. I'm sure that'll help his confidence as its always better to end on a make.
EEB c/o 2014
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:42 PM |
I love how
I love how
the announcers for all these games are just marveling at our beloved team.
I asked this earlier in the thread, who do you try and focus on stopping, talk about having to pick your poison.
I can't wait to beat down ohio in C'Bus and their anemic shooting team, we'll see how good Matta is at coaching when he doesn't have a stacked line-up like in past years.
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:45 PM |
Dammit
Dammit
No 100 for us...oh well.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:45 PM |
Obligatory McLimans 3 point
Obligatory McLimans 3 point
Obligatory McLimans 3 point chuck.
EEB c/o 2014
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:46 PM |
BANK.
BANK.
BANK.
Avatar is a reference to this. Go Blue!
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:47 PM |
Akunne 3 point attempt watch
Akunne 3 point attempt watch
begin now
Rudy watches inspirational movies about Shawn Hunwick
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:50 PM |
Michigan leads by 16 after 5-8 minutes.
Michigan leads by 16 after 5-8 minutes.
Should I feel disappointed when they only lead by 29 after 39 minutes?
...
Just got an idea for a First-World Problems meme.
Michigan's offensive style requires more players that have greater interactions with the Higgs field.
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:50 PM |
We went to OT twice with NW
We went to OT twice with NW
We went to OT twice with NW last year. Are we better? Yeah, we're a lot better.
If you need drugs to be a good writer, you're not a good writer.
-Rod Serling
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:52 PM |
*
*
Note that last year's NW team would beat this one by 10-15.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:50 PM |
Geez
Geez
All I can say is WoW...
If you see someone in an airport with Michigan logos on luggage and they are wearing a pilot uniform come say hello.
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:52 PM |
SLURPPP on ESPN2...
SLURPPP on ESPN2...
SLURPPP on ESPN2...
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:52 PM |
14-0
14-0
GO BLUE!!! Absolute ownage from start to finish! Let's keep that style of play up all year!
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
Michigan Blue 2008 block M hockey jersey still for sale for 50.00. FREE S/H
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:53 PM |
Great start to B10
Great start to B10
If you are looking for improvement over an obviously dominant performance, here are two:
1. Did not look great defensively inside. Lotsa good big men in the conference this year. Hopefully, Horford is back sometime mid-month.
2. Gave up a lot of open threes. Almost all of which after we were up 20+, but do not want to do that against, say, Illinois.
But, yeah -- great start and just came out of the blocks on fire.
De Oppresso Liber
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:55 PM |
On the replay shot of
On the replay shot of
On the replay shot of Stauskus' first 3 point make, there's a fan in purple right behind the basket cheering. LOL! That must be poster Wendyk5 who said the family had to wear purple if they wanted those seats.
Go Blue! Always!
January 4th, 2013 at 12:05 AM |
We couldn't do it. They
We couldn't do it. They
We couldn't do it. They actually gave us a stack of purple shirts to put on, and we couldn't do it. So there we were, surrounded by good samaritans - some genuine NW fans, some Michigan fans - all wearing purple. But we did refrain from cheering for Michigan. I instructed everyone not to, and they abided. Hardest thing we ever had to do. Confession: I clapped, but i kept my hands low so no one would see them.
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:56 PM |
Take care of Iowa
Take care of Iowa
And they're going to have to go back further than the '85-86 team.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
January 3rd, 2013 at 10:05 PM |
Most consistent game from
Most consistent game from
Most consistent game from start to finish this year.
January 3rd, 2013 at 10:10 PM |
Michigan put the smack down
Michigan put the smack down
Michigan came out with intensity on both ends of the floor and scored a knockout after 5 minutes. I would like to see better defense for 40 minutes (I am greedy...I know) but, damn, they look impressive. Trey Burke is the best player in the country and this team is flat out loaded. I look forward to watching every game and wouldn't miss a second of it. I don't want to start looking ahead to Jan. 13th just yet but........
What ya gonna do when HOKEamania runs wild on you???
January 3rd, 2013 at 10:12 PM |
Forgive My immaturity...
Forgive My immaturity...
... but is "that what he said?"
I LOVE MICHIGAN
January 3rd, 2013 at 10:25 PM |
Was at the game tonight
Was at the game tonight
Was a great showing by the maize and blue on the court and in the stands. Gotta love that it was easily 2/3 rd Michigan fans. Gotta say, one of my favorite moments was Hardaway hyping up the crowd during one of the TV timeouts! Anybody else at the game catch that? After close wins and loses the last few years at Welsh Ryan, a blow out was much easier on my nerves! Hail!
January 3rd, 2013 at 10:38 PM |
I'm not sure if it's worse if "he" or "she" said it.
I'm not sure if it's worse if "he" or "she" said it.
Interesting arrow placement there.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
January 3rd, 2013 at 10:16 PM |
#3 Arizona losing by double
#3 Arizona losing by double
#3 Arizona losing by double digits in the 2nd half against unranked Colorado. #1 seed implications down the road possibly.
January 3rd, 2013 at 11:18 PM |
Colorado doing what Colorado does these days
Colorado doing what Colorado does these days
Great stretch comeback by AZ as CO collapses. Then with the game tied, CO has a buzzer-beater disallowed. I don't think I've ever seen one closer. Home cooking? Heading to OT...
January 3rd, 2013 at 10:30 PM |
Is it ok yet to think that Beilein is an outstanding coach???
Is it ok yet to think that Beilein is an outstanding coach???
recruits lots of players many programs didn't want and creates a team that is tremendously fun to watch . . .
but the "m-wolverine criteria" says that this game is not a data point to be used in concluding that Beilein is a great coach . . . only final fours and national championships count.
Before m-wolverine's insights, I was sure Beilein was a great coach, but now I'm not so sure (/s).
Every man at some point is gonna lose a battle. He's gonna fight and he's gonna lose. But what makes him a man, is that in the midst of that battle he does not lose himself. This game is not over, this battle is not over. So let's hear it .
January 3rd, 2013 at 10:51 PM |
Straw men.
Straw men.
Never said Beilein wasn't a great coach; said that saying there were numerous data points that show he's a better coach than Izzo is silly, because Izzo has accomplished far more. One can be great and not the best.
Using "all the players programs didn't want" as the reason for his greatness when they took the next step this season due to a lot of players teams DID want in his highest ranking recruiting class is a poor example.
But no, beating up on a horrid Northwestern team doesn't make one great. That's what should be expected. In the actual example, no one would ever say "Izzo's team just housed Northwestern; he's a great coach." You reach great status when doing that isn't a big deal. Since you're obviously a little slow, let me spell it out for you- the fact that Northwestern sucks doesn't make the team or the coach not great; it just doesn't really prove it either. That will come when playing Indiana, Ohio State, Minnesota, and yes, MSU. It'll also be proven when we actually win more than a game in the Tournament this year. Beilein didn't become a better coach since last year; he just has better players.
But thanks for playing; it was kinda cute. Now off to bed for you to sleep it off.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
January 3rd, 2013 at 11:09 PM |
defender of izzo
defender of izzo
says that a great coach can't be better than izzo.
You don't seem to realize that determining who is better is a subjective endeavor. It's not objective.
Also, there are far more data points than this game that show that Beilein is a great coach. He has built up 4-5 different programs successfully. Izzo inherited the one he still coaches. Beilein is better. Just accept the opinion and deal with it.
Your taunting is cute too. Now off to bed, little defender of izzo.
Every man at some point is gonna lose a battle. He's gonna fight and he's gonna lose. But what makes him a man, is that in the midst of that battle he does not lose himself. This game is not over, this battle is not over. So let's hear it .
January 3rd, 2013 at 11:12 PM |
I never gave THE reason Beilein is great
I never gave THE reason Beilein is great
I have MANY reasons why he is a great coach. Reading comprehension is fundamental. Also, when writing, less is more. I tried to teach you that lesson last time. Get some sleep and you might retain information better.
Every man at some point is gonna lose a battle. He's gonna fight and he's gonna lose. But what makes him a man, is that in the midst of that battle he does not lose himself. This game is not over, this battle is not over. So let's hear it .
It sure is fun to watch Michigan basketball
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler