Michigan UCLA open thread
winner gets 3rd place in Maui and a nice confidence booster.
starts at 7:45
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:36 PM ^
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:39 PM ^
Memphis and Georgetown went into overtime.
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:47 PM ^
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:48 PM ^
About to tip now.
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:51 PM ^
Good to see Tim getting a touch on the first possession
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:53 PM ^
I absolutely cannot understand why Adidas is making us wear these ridiculous shoes and socks.
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:56 PM ^
I know. Terrible. At least have them be Michigan blue.
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November 23rd, 2011 at 8:02 PM ^
I agree, I can't stand the color and I'm writing to Dave Brandon as we speak. I hope this Adidas contract ends soon!
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:03 PM ^
But my 16 year old and his buddies love them.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:05 PM ^
I thought it was the Maui Invitational. Doesn't everyone have those shoes? (And warmups?)
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:21 PM ^
All Adidas schools participating in the tournament are wearing the shoes/socks/warmups. See the Adidas press release about it here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iiEn1-EndGVRC1aA1NI6BfK_RBp7nLuZ5NA…
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:29 PM ^
I would say, don't hate the shoes, hate local artist Che Pilago.
November 23rd, 2011 at 9:51 PM ^
"pays homage to Maui's tropical waters"
Um, OK. It looks more like they pay homage to the wallpaper in my grandmother's bathroom.
November 23rd, 2011 at 10:03 PM ^
for the AdiZero basketball shoe line. I kinda like 'em.
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:55 PM ^
If ES touches it right now he's pulling. Not even looking to pass. Reminds me of playing middle school basketball.
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:57 PM ^
But it's working.....
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:04 PM ^
Gets blocked twice and was lucky enough to get the ball back and make the layup. Both times it was two-on-one though and it was a bad decision to shoot.
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:57 PM ^
Smot isn't explosive enough to just go up and slam it, he gets stuffed every time he tries. At least he was able to slip by and hit the reverse layup.
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:57 PM ^
Smotz is just having a horrible tournament. He is playing bad defense, horrible shot selection, and won't pass the damn ball causing him to be blocked twice now. Been trying to hold off on the critizing but he's just killing me to the point where my little sister is asking why he's even playing...
November 23rd, 2011 at 7:59 PM ^
To be special. You dont find alot of big's with his motor.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:01 PM ^
Good basketball night for me, Michigan-UCLA then Syracuse-VT.
A nice appetizer for the Thanksgiving main course tomorrow Lions-Packers.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:02 PM ^
I could've sworn that Reeves Nelson was on those Final Four teams with Affalo, Shipp, and Love.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:02 PM ^
Does anyone have a link?
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:06 PM ^
espn3.com or firstrowsports.tv
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:04 PM ^
Michigan should win this going away as long as they don't get careless. UCLA looks lost most of the time on both ends.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:35 PM ^
Agreed UCLA looks completely disorganized and clueless. Their interior strength and some lucky 3-pointers are all that's keeping them in the game.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:05 PM ^
is good. A little wild, but very good.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:07 PM ^
I really hope he stays four years. It would be awesome having stability with him at the point for that long.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:06 PM ^
At half against Milwaukee...
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:08 PM ^
Our defense is dominating UCLA right now.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:08 PM ^
Man, that's fun to watch.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
c'mon gotta keep it up
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
That's what she said
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
Akunne strikes me as the new Anthony Wright.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
Again, how in the hell can there be an offensive foul but the bucket still counts??
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
Stupid college rule?
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:18 PM ^
"I'll slam this so f-ing hard..."
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:18 PM ^
according to rivals when they came out of HS, they were rated 59th and 60th in the country.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:13 PM ^
looks awful right now
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:15 PM ^
Those shoes aren't helping! Anyone else hate the shoes and think we should go back to the old ones? Make sure to contact the AD! Fan input does make a difference!
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:22 PM ^
There only being worn for Maui, all teams wore them....
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:20 PM ^
He has lookedtentative to start the season.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:14 PM ^
Smots just needs to learn when to be aggressive.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:14 PM ^
Even when he looks to pass it is far too late.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:17 PM ^
I agree. He's really making some bad choices out there. I love the guy but he's had a rough start so far this year. I'm sure he'll come on strong right when we need him. I know JB encourages them to shoot through the woes.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:18 PM ^
Michigan is going strong at the basket today. It's like they are playing angry.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:22 PM ^
We have only attempted 4 3pts so far.
November 23rd, 2011 at 8:20 PM ^
Step back, kiss my self