Michigan v. S. Dakota St. Postgame (Snowflakes) Thread

Really nice overall performance.  Aside from Burke's cold shooting, this looked like the Michigan team of the 20-1 start.  I hope Trey isn't too sore from his fall tomorrow, though.

Does it make me a bad guy that I hope Akron players give their flu to VCU's starting lineup?

Got it done with about a 70 percent game from Trey, but great how he did not let shooting funk screw up rest of his game. 4-5 assists on wide open threes b/c defender was sagging to clog lane. Great games from rest of starters. I assume Morgan gives us more than a minute going forward, and that we've seen the worst game Trey will play in tourney. Drive on!

I can't find it on CBS...has the game time for VCU(likely) been announced?

Solid win for the team as a whole.

It seems we saw a bit of that old Beilein offense before he went all "PG dominate the ball" with Morris.  I hope Burke sees, shot falling or not, he needs to get Robinson, Hardaway and/or Stauskas involved.  I don't want to see him dribbling the air out of the ball, he's got too many threats on the floor to get into as many one-on-one battles as he does.

I didn't play basketball, I just enjoy watching. But this means I'm not sure how Burke actually played tonight. I'm used to him scoring tons, so this looks like a bad game. But them I think the entire offense was better because of the way Burke ran it the last 30 minutes. So for those who know basketball, did Burke have a bad game in the general sense or just an off game for him (but still above average compared to other PGs)?

Michigan improves to 16-1 when Timmy scores 20 points!

Just a single loss back in his freshman year against Minnesota!

Who has the bigger eyebrows?
Hard away Jr or Craig Roh ?

I'll be honest - after the Big Ten tournament loss I wasn't feeling all that confident about the first round (though I didn't put it that tactfully). It was great to see how the rest of the guys stepped up when Burke had an off night. McGary in particular, considering this was only like, what, his third start all season?

Burke played the way most PGs don't when their shot isn't falling - he looked to distribute and get the rest of the offense going.  There were a couple of drives in the 2nd half when he could have taken a contested shot but instead skipped balls to GRIII for three, which helped to stretch the lead early on.  I've watched enough CBB to know that usually isn't how players respond to an 0-for-a-half, and yet Burke did it without any reservations.  It's cliche, but that's real leadership; not slapping the floor on defense or screaming in the huddle.

Testament to this team that they won going away, but if I'm in that lockerroom I'm even happier that the win came with Burke not at his best.  Bodes well for the next game.

Being at this game and booing us did materialize

There were a few green turds there but they were scared stoic. Saturday will be another story. .

Didn't read all the snowflakes, but mine is Mcgary's play. Not sure we win without him tonight. He was outstanding, especially on defense. His energy was contagious. He should start every game. He was the MVP tonight.

My opinion I give Player of the Game to GR3.

He had one hell of a game and snapped out of his terrible funk. He looked great out there....tip of the cap to ya GR3.

Don't know if anyone has said it but Sports Illustrated's reason for Michigan losing to VCU in their bracket was exactly the opposite of what happened tonight. We can win without Burke.

"VCU locks down Trey Burke; teammates can't compensate"

I feel bad for Morgan.

Why, he haven't produced since he came back from his ankle injury.  So right now he is a liability in offense and defense so you cant fault the HC.  He did what he had to do.