Michigan mens basketball vs. Illinois open thread
a win tonight and we're # 1 in the nation and # 1 in the big ten
January 27th, 2013 at 6:12 PM ^
What is it with our big men and missing layups? Seriously.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:12 PM ^
nana egwu (correct spelling?) is starting off in the right way. ):
January 27th, 2013 at 6:12 PM ^
"It's rare to see McGary miss an opportunity"
I love the kid but that's not a true statement.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:14 PM ^
Somebody yanked the net.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:15 PM ^
That was goaltending. Refs sloppy early.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:14 PM ^
This is the exact same thought that came to mind, have they watched us at all this year? I've seen McGary miss wide open dunks to go along with layups, great upside but he's far from a "consistent finisher" down low.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:13 PM ^
A couple bad breaks (praying to God that's not a pun) but we have to make these layups if we want to win on the road.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:14 PM ^
The environment.,,
January 27th, 2013 at 6:14 PM ^
Why do our bigs seeming never finish under the basket consistently? Their like 5 inches from the rim when they shoot.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:14 PM ^
Good start and way to weather the opening 4 minute storm of being an away team. Hope Jordan is okay, looked like a dirty ankle roll. Mitch is doing well; missed bunny layup was on him but he put himself in bad position with the fake and got under the basket too much. Doing just fine.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:14 PM ^
dribbling too much, they need to move the ball around.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:15 PM ^
Now I want to get certified as a personal trainer... Who knew it was so easy and affordable!
January 27th, 2013 at 6:16 PM ^
Illinois has done a good job keeping UM out on the perimeter offensively, but I think our guys will start to see the openings. Burke's pass to McGary is a nice start.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
Jordan Morgan makes me laugh. I really do hope and think that he'll be okay, but something in that goofy ass demeanor of his is very entertaining. Maybe it's just that retro team pic.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:16 PM ^
Tight. They're up in our grill trying to make it uncomfortable. We have to ATTACK.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
dwyane wade couldn't hit that one to save his life earlier today
January 27th, 2013 at 6:59 PM ^
I read that as Dwayne Wayne the first three times I read it.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
That floater is making Morris have nightmares.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
Have to stop giving up offensive rebounds.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
How are we not getting these defensive rebounds???
January 27th, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
Get a fucking rebound. What the hell is going on?
January 27th, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
Hate how the student section is situated on the same side as the TV cameras.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:18 PM ^
The orange penis on the floor
January 27th, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
McGary is struggling BAD today.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:18 PM ^
He's been in for three minutes.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:22 PM ^
He blew a layup, picked up a bad foul, lost his man who got a offensive board and miscommunicated on a pick and roll.
No one is saying he's a bad player, but when you've got Horford...you can sit him and let him gather himself for a little bit.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:19 PM ^
Your wish is granted. And good start for Horford.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
Damn, we gotta do better on the defensive glass.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:18 PM ^
Come on guys, rebound.....
January 27th, 2013 at 6:18 PM ^
Stream!
January 27th, 2013 at 6:18 PM ^
Why is it every big game the refs go with the "let em play" crap. By let em play I mean allow excessive hand checking and slight shoves in the back on rebounds. Call the game straight from the rip. tired of the deterioration of this sport because of the street ball shit.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:18 PM ^
The 'I' looks fat in the middle of the court
January 27th, 2013 at 6:19 PM ^
HORFORD OFF THE BENCH
January 27th, 2013 at 6:19 PM ^
Good move Al.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:19 PM ^
Woo, Horford post up!
January 27th, 2013 at 6:19 PM ^
Nice start for Horford. Nice to see him back especially with JM out.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:19 PM ^
Jon Horford with a nice lefty baby hook. He brings another element to our big rotation.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:19 PM ^
Has to be a good sign
January 27th, 2013 at 6:20 PM ^
The way Illinois is shooting from long range it's crazy to think how hot they started. Some of these shots look awful.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:20 PM ^
He may be back folks. We need Stauskas' shooting to win this game.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:20 PM ^
Not difficult for Stauskas.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:20 PM ^
Stauskas - 7
Illinois - 7
January 27th, 2013 at 6:20 PM ^
horford is not a puny little kid any more!!!
January 27th, 2013 at 6:20 PM ^
Canadian Bacon be sizzlin' tonight!
January 27th, 2013 at 6:20 PM ^
Beautiful shot by Nik
January 27th, 2013 at 6:20 PM ^
let's tack on to that
January 27th, 2013 at 6:21 PM ^
gutsy move drawing a charge. He already has 1 foul.
GRIII has a tough matchup tonight
the opponent can't blink or they will be down 10 against this team.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:21 PM ^
Nice find by Robinson! Canadian Assassin!
January 27th, 2013 at 6:21 PM ^
Tim needs to simplify it when he puts the ball down. He just can't dribble in traffic no matter how much he works at it.
January 27th, 2013 at 6:21 PM ^
Zone defense confused the crap out of Illinois there.