Game on ESPN2, and maybe the last good one till almost the new year (Iowa State isn't what they once were, and lost to Drake). So might be the last exciting game with a month's worth of development (maybe more...how do we start AND end the Big Ten season with Penn State?). And if I'm wrong, there's always Rudolph at 8 pm. (Oh who am I kidding, set your dvr).
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Michigan-Virginia B-Ball Open Thread
November 29th, 2011 at 7:39 PM
#1
Michigan-Virginia B-Ball Open Thread
November 29th, 2011 at 7:45 PM
#2
Streaming
Streaming on ESPN3, for anyone who needs it.
November 29th, 2011 at 7:47 PM
#3
It's at
7
November 29th, 2011 at 7:47 PM
#4
but not too lazy to reload?
but not too lazy to reload? 7pm
November 29th, 2011 at 7:46 PM
#5
Also At 8 PM...
"Nazi UFO Conspiracy" on the Military Channel. No, I'll watch Michigan hoops, thanks.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:02 PM
#6
But...but...
My dvr only let's me record 2 programs!!
November 29th, 2011 at 7:46 PM
#7
60-56 UVA. flame away
60-56 UVA. flame away
November 29th, 2011 at 7:48 PM
#8
But Why?
Why post something specifically to be flamed? Give analysis at least.
November 29th, 2011 at 11:08 PM
#9
i was way off
i was way off
November 29th, 2011 at 7:54 PM
#10
I thought this game was LIVE
I thought this game was LIVE
November 29th, 2011 at 7:48 PM
#11
Hmm.. cant find a stream on
Hmm.. cant find a stream on atdhe.tv... anyone know of another one? I don't have access to espn3...
November 29th, 2011 at 7:53 PM
#12
Here you
November 29th, 2011 at 8:01 PM
#13
Love ya, bud!
Love ya, bud!
November 29th, 2011 at 7:50 PM
#14
Parentheseis
Nice usage of parenthesis, M-Wolverine. Only makes the post slightly harder to read.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:03 PM
#15
I'll try to make it even more challenging
For an open thread next time.
November 29th, 2011 at 7:50 PM
#16
Oakland
Oakland at the Palace isn't an entertaining game? Did they lose a lot of talent or something?
November 29th, 2011 at 8:13 PM
#17
OU beat Tennessee 89-81
OU beat Tennessee 89-81
November 29th, 2011 at 7:53 PM
#18
Thank you
for the reminder - I am at work and forgot to set my DVR, now however, thanks to you it is being recorded and I am set - GO BLUE!
November 29th, 2011 at 7:54 PM
#19
Beer - check
snack - check, kids sedated - check, start the game
November 29th, 2011 at 7:58 PM
#20
Another very good road test
Virginia is a good defensive team. Another very good road test for this tough Michigan team.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:01 PM
#21
62-57 Good guys
Predicting Jordan doesn't let Mike Scott go completely bananas, and our guards outplay theirs
We win in a close one, with Mike Scott getting something like 17 pts, but Jordan battling him and getting 12 pts on 5-8 shooting, and grabbing 7-8 boards of his own
November 29th, 2011 at 8:02 PM
#22
Don't mean to interrupt the
Don't mean to interrupt the thread but I thought everyone would like to know that Brionte will be visited tomorrow by Fred Jackson and (WR Coach) Heck in his home. Shall we buckle up? Meyer will be voting soon with Hoke following behind (most likely).
November 29th, 2011 at 8:05 PM
#23
John Paul Jones Arena
I'll be upset with mgocommenters if we end up under twenty Led Zeppelin jokes in this one.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:06 PM
#24
Smotrycz finally gets a shot
Smotrycz finally gets a shot off from under the rim instead of just flailing like a trout.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:06 PM
#25
Smotz!!
Smotz with the drive...like his new found aggressiveness this year
November 29th, 2011 at 8:07 PM
#26
Looking good so far...
I think we have more talent and better coaching/discipline
November 29th, 2011 at 8:07 PM
#27
November 29th, 2011 at 8:10 PM
#28
UVa Chant
UVa was chanting "Let's Go _____!" What was that _____? It sounded like Blue to me so therefore they must stop it
November 29th, 2011 at 8:14 PM
#29
Wahoos I believe
Wahoos I believe
November 29th, 2011 at 8:15 PM
#30
It's "Hoos" (short for
It's "Hoos" (short for Wahoos).
November 29th, 2011 at 8:22 PM
#31
Out of curiosity, why are
Out of curiosity, why are they called the Wahoos? Does it have something to do with Cavaliers that I am unfamiliar with?
November 29th, 2011 at 8:33 PM
#32
proud 2b DRUNKS
a Wahoo is a fish reportedly that can "drink" 3 times its weight. (I know, I know... its a FISH... it DRINKS with every breath. No, I don't understand what it means.)
But, Virginia used to have a rep as a party school. They liked to think they can chug beer w the best (read: Dartmouth). So, the student body years and years ago decided to call themselves the Wahoos b/c they can drink so much. And it stuck.
A "Double Wahoo" is someone with both undergrad and grad UVa degrees. A "triple Wahoo" would be, like, BS, MS and PhD, all from UVa, etc.
Yeah, as dumb as naming yourself after a nut.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:40 PM
#33
If the wikipedia article is
If the wikipedia article is to be believed, that explanation is probably apocryphal. The truth seems to be that it came from an old chant: "Wa-hoo-wah!"
November 29th, 2011 at 8:15 PM
#34
Guessing it was "Let's go
Guessing it was "Let's go Hoo's." Would sound a lot like Blue.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:10 PM
#35
Timmy needs some touches...
Timmy needs some touches... Yet I love how no one forces it and it all comes within the flow of the offence.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:12 PM
#36
where's all the maize i was
where's all the maize i was expecting?
November 29th, 2011 at 8:12 PM
#37
Timmy in foul trouble...
Dang!!!!!
November 29th, 2011 at 8:13 PM
#38
THJ
Two fouls early. Not good.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:14 PM
#39
Vogrich in before Stu?
Vogrich in before Stu?
November 29th, 2011 at 8:15 PM
#40
can we not rebound or what
can we not rebound or what
November 29th, 2011 at 8:15 PM
#41
Vogrich in before
Vogrich in before Stu?
Hahaha..Announcer said Smotz a "guard that can't dribble"
November 29th, 2011 at 8:15 PM
#42
Smotrycz
Guard who can't dribble. Did he mean that as a compliment?!?
November 29th, 2011 at 8:15 PM
#43
UVA's offensive possessions
UVA's offensive possessions turning into slop fests.
Ball just not bouncing our way; two in a row, good stops but missed the rebounds.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:16 PM
#44
Horford needs to not
Horford needs to not start his post moves when he's 10 feet away from the basket.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:17 PM
#45
Horford needs Barwis
I like Horford's moves, just don't think he has the strength yet to be a real post presence
November 29th, 2011 at 8:19 PM
#46
What moves?????
You mean the "one" he has??? Two dribbles and throw it over the right/left shoulder??? He has potential, but he has a long way to go...
November 29th, 2011 at 8:27 PM
#47
All about post position
Agreed that he has work to do, but if he has the strength to get post position 4-5 ft from the basket and not 12ft...I'll take 4ft jump hooks all day
November 29th, 2011 at 8:17 PM
#48
Very sloppy early. Would
Very sloppy early. Would maybe like to see us go big against Virginia.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:18 PM
#49
Whenever you play on the
Whenever you play on the road, if you can survive the first 10 minutes without digging yourself in a hole, it's a good thing. Just need to figure out UVa's defense and the points will come. Luckily they're missing shots and having turnovers like we are.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:22 PM
#50
Thus Far...
It's been all defense and missed shots. It's been 10-9 for about three minutes.
I am intrigued...
November 29th, 2011 at 8:20 PM
#51
Belien is smart...
Vog before Stu so he can spell Burke because of THJ's foul trouble. I get it...
November 29th, 2011 at 8:21 PM
#52
These 5 on the floor
These 5 on the floor are not going to be scoring much, no one can create a shot.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:21 PM
#53
Virginia's defense is ferocious so far
Thankfully, they don't shoot very well
November 29th, 2011 at 8:22 PM
#54
I love our Maize jerseys.
I love our Maize jerseys.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:22 PM
#55
I hope Curtis Staples doesn't
I hope Curtis Staples doesn't get hot from beyond the arch for VA. If he does, game over.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:23 PM
#56
Someone please...
Get a ladder and take the lid off the basket.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:23 PM
#57
tough calls going against M,
tough calls going against M, but we're lucky they can't shoot
November 29th, 2011 at 8:23 PM
#58
posted from iPhone
Can somebody throw up the score occasionally. I like reading everyones comments while I'm on the road but I hate having to switch between apps to see the score. Thank you in advance.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:25 PM
#59
Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan 17
Syracuse 16
November 29th, 2011 at 8:26 PM
#60
15-10 UM
Ill put it in all my posts from now on
November 29th, 2011 at 8:24 PM
#61
Wow Burke!
Wow Burke!
November 29th, 2011 at 8:24 PM
#62
Burke is awesome, huge three
Burke is awesome, huge three at the buzzer
November 29th, 2011 at 8:24 PM
#63
Trey Burke
from downtown!!
November 29th, 2011 at 8:24 PM
#64
Three for Three
Trey Burke three pointerrrrrr. I miss Manny....
November 29th, 2011 at 8:25 PM
#65
13-10 Mich 810 left in 1st
13-10 Mich 810 left in 1st
November 29th, 2011 at 8:26 PM
#66
15-10 Michigan.
15-10 Michigan.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:30 PM
#67
Is there anyway we can get a
Is there anyway we can get a chat open like we do for the football games?
November 29th, 2011 at 8:33 PM
#68
It slows down the site
It slows down the site apparently, so not a good idea for more minor events.
-Chet
November 29th, 2011 at 8:31 PM
#70
An announcer who knows we
An announcer who knows we don't ALWAYS use the 1-3-1? I'm impressed.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:34 PM
#71
You mean Jay Bias isn't
You mean Jay Bias isn't calling this game? Whaaaaa?
November 29th, 2011 at 8:33 PM
#72
DEFENSE!
defense playing solid right now.
EDIT: too bad we can't capitalize
November 29th, 2011 at 8:35 PM
#73
More fouls than I'd like
More fouls than I'd like though...
November 29th, 2011 at 8:33 PM
#74
I've never understood for 4 years
I've never understood for 4 years how Stu and Novak have so much trouble making layups.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:34 PM
#75
You could tell Smotrycz was
You could tell Smotrycz was going to reach in on that one. Couldn't help himself
November 29th, 2011 at 8:35 PM
#76
At this rate, this may be the
At this rate, this may be the 2nd game in 4 days that Michigan wins 40-34
November 29th, 2011 at 8:36 PM
#77
Nice...
...but I think it opens up a bit in the second half. THJ will be back in the game and creating offense for us.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:35 PM
#78
"As far as offense goes, this
"As far as offense goes, this isn't a Picasso."
Smot bails them out with a cheap reach in foul late in the shot clock.
17-12, UVA shooting 1-1 after the TO.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:38 PM
#79
Hopefully THJ can get...
his customary 17-20pts in the second half. At this pace that should be more than enough to secure a win
November 29th, 2011 at 8:38 PM
#80
Were Eso Akunne and Christian
Were Eso Akunne and Christian expected to get much playing time this season? I've already seen a lot more of them than I did last year. Would be great if we can get some productive depth.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:39 PM
#81
We're gonna lose a game over
We're gonna lose a game over free throw shooting here if we don't get it in order....
November 29th, 2011 at 8:41 PM
#82
wisconsin
i thought we would have forever learned from the wisconsin game last year.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:39 PM
#83
This is like the Wisconsin-PSU game in the big ten tournament last year.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:41 PM
#84
^^
19-18 M, with 2 mins to
^^
19-18 M, with 2 mins to go in the 1st. Both teams having more trouble scoring than a gaggle of acne-ridden D & D players at a middle school dance.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:39 PM
#85
Glad Morgan is coming back in
Glad Morgan is coming back in, Christian can't make a layup, a free throw, or a jumper.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:39 PM
#86
No way we lose this game.
No way we lose this game. TImmy will get his 15 in the 2nd and our defense is better than theirs no matter what the announcers say.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:44 PM
#87
jinx watch is officially on
jinx watch is officially on
November 29th, 2011 at 8:40 PM
#88
Christian is a more athletic...
Eso. He plays good D, but he might as well never cross the half court line for Offense
November 29th, 2011 at 8:41 PM
#89
Like our football team, we
Like our football team, we will perform better in the second half
November 29th, 2011 at 8:41 PM
#90
Colton
2 missed foul shots, then missed open jumper and then turns the ball over and fouls the guy...not a good stretch, UM up 19-18, with 1:56 left
November 29th, 2011 at 8:42 PM
#91
Morgan, airball free throw.
Morgan, airball free throw. Ugh.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:42 PM
#92
Mclimans and Jordan in
Mclimans and Jordan in atthesametime. 20-19 good guys
November 29th, 2011 at 8:43 PM
#93
Were they giving the Asshole
Were they giving the Asshole chant to Morgan? Da fuck?
November 29th, 2011 at 8:44 PM
#94
Air-ball
Air-ball
November 29th, 2011 at 8:45 PM
#95
Whoops, my bad
Whoops, my bad
November 29th, 2011 at 8:44 PM
#96
They talk about Zack Novak's
They talk about Zack Novak's three year captaincy every single game. I'm not tired of it.
Not a great half, but with THJ's minutes reduced big time, you've gotta feel good about Michigan's chances.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:45 PM
#97
down 23 - 24 at Half
Down 1 at half, gotta think THJ will be the difference in the 2nd half
November 29th, 2011 at 8:46 PM
#98
Michigan Wins
Given the halftime score, I assume Michigan wins this one 40-34
November 29th, 2011 at 8:45 PM
#99
Trey missed Morgan bad...
On that final possession. He was wide open
November 29th, 2011 at 8:45 PM
#100
24-23 Virginia At The Half
Tenacious defensive battle. I like that, except for the losing by one part. Get 'em, Blue!
November 29th, 2011 at 8:47 PM
#101
Hate to call out Beilein, but
Hate to call out Beilein, but I think he was being way too conservative with sitting THJ basically the entire half...
November 29th, 2011 at 8:52 PM
#102
He has two personal fouls.
He has two personal fouls. Why risk a third? I'll take being down one point at the half if it means he can play big minutes in the second half.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:57 PM
#103
I agree with you
My only concern would be that he might be cold and might take a bit to heat up in the second. Hopefully, that isn't the case because we need him to be big in the second half.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:02 PM
#104
Timmy is a second half
Timmy is a second half player. In the Maui tourney, he definitely scored most of his points in the second half. If I'm not mistaken, he scored all of his points vs. Duke in the second half.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:09 PM
#105
That was true last year as
That was true last year as well. In the home MSU game, I think he scored all of his points in the second half.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:50 PM
#106
also hate to call out
also hate to call out beilein, but these 10 man rotations are getting annoying
November 29th, 2011 at 9:10 PM
#107
This early in the season you
This early in the season you are still looking for the right rotation so it will be cut donw as he finds out the rotation he wants.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:31 PM
#108
And which combinations
Work well together in different situations, and vs. different line-ups.
November 29th, 2011 at 8:51 PM
#109
Don't look now, but Eastern
Don't look now, but Eastern is only down 8 at half to the Syracuse Fine Touches.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:05 PM
#110
Novak is balling
I love this kid
November 29th, 2011 at 9:07 PM
#111
Smotrycz and Burke are taking
Smotrycz and Burke are taking over.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:05 PM
#112
I'm diggin the retro gym
I'm diggin the retro gym socks look
November 29th, 2011 at 9:07 PM
#113
Hey guys, deep shots = deep
Hey guys, deep shots = deep rebounds...
November 29th, 2011 at 9:07 PM
#114
vintage Smot, makes a nice
vintage Smot, makes a nice drive to the basket, and commits a dumb foul at the other end
November 29th, 2011 at 9:07 PM
#115
So we can't rebound at all?
So we can't rebound at all? Paging McGary
November 29th, 2011 at 9:08 PM
#116
Trey Burke just owns Virginia
Trey Burke just owns Virginia 3-on-1. Crazy good moves.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:10 PM
#117
that spin move made me shout.
that spin move made me shout.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:08 PM
#118
Virginia is gonna double us
Virginia is gonna double us up on shots if were not careful
November 29th, 2011 at 9:08 PM
#119
these are some pretty soft
these are some pretty soft fouls. I guess, you'd expect nothing less with ACC refs.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:09 PM
#120
Really? That's a block?
Really? That's a block? Even Joe Harris stood there with his hands up acting like he did nothing because even he knew that was a charge.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:09 PM
#121
Every time we score we gift
Every time we score we gift them a bucket with a turnover or foul, we need to pull away fast
November 29th, 2011 at 9:09 PM
#122
Does anyone miss the physical
Does anyone miss the physical basketball of the 80s and 90s as much as me? The weak little touch fouls really get my blood boiling these days. Especially when the offensive player blatantly initiates the contact.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:11 PM
#123
34 points and we have 3 guys
34 points and we have 3 guys in double figures. Interesting.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:12 PM
#124
Morgan with the Slam!
Morgan with the Slam!
November 29th, 2011 at 9:12 PM
#125
36-34
on a Monstrous!! Jordan Morgan dunk
November 29th, 2011 at 9:13 PM
#126
Hello my name is TIMMMMMMMY
Hello my name is TIMMMMMMMY
November 29th, 2011 at 9:13 PM
#127
Seriously, let em play refs
Seriously, let em play refs
November 29th, 2011 at 9:13 PM
#128
I believe it is
I believe it is TIMMMMMAAAAAYYYY
November 29th, 2011 at 9:14 PM
#129
posted from iPhone
Obligatory MAZandBLUE bitching comment about the basket still counting despite it being an offensive foul......
November 29th, 2011 at 9:14 PM
#130
Can't wait for McGary, we
Can't wait for McGary, we cannot grab a rebound
November 29th, 2011 at 9:17 PM
#131
Stu Douglass has been consistently...
inconsistent his entire career. If we could get anything out of him, it would be a different ball game
November 29th, 2011 at 9:20 PM
#132
neither team has any
neither team has any playmaking ability so far
November 29th, 2011 at 9:20 PM
#133
WOW
What a weak foul called on Smot
November 29th, 2011 at 9:20 PM
#134
That was a bad foul by
That was a bad foul by Smotrycz.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:21 PM
#135
My dish is down
Can someone give me a score and time left? Please and Thank you!
November 29th, 2011 at 9:21 PM
#136
41 - 41
Burke starting to force it a little bit and not run the offense, still tied, and Smotz just picked up a 4th foul
November 29th, 2011 at 9:21 PM
#137
This game sucks !!! Michigan
This game sucks !!! Michigan is letting UVA hang in there and you know what they say when you let a team hang in there for too long
November 29th, 2011 at 9:21 PM
#138
Lot of dribbling on the
Lot of dribbling on the offensive end
November 29th, 2011 at 9:22 PM
#139
I wish Smot could learn how
I wish Smot could learn how to not get in foul trouble....
November 29th, 2011 at 9:24 PM
#140
posted from iPhone
I wish he'd freakin' stop forcing shots like an idiot.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:22 PM
#141
if were not careful, this one
if we're not careful, this one could get away
November 29th, 2011 at 9:22 PM
#142
posted from iPhone
The refs in this game are being very sensitive.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:23 PM
#143
hmmmm
i guess we decided not to run any offensive sets this game. not working out so well.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:23 PM
#144
Burke and Douglass are making
Burke and Douglass are making us easy to guard by dribbling down the clock and then trying to turn the corner off the high screen.
45-41 UVA
November 29th, 2011 at 9:24 PM
#145
posted from iPhone
9:05 left
November 29th, 2011 at 9:23 PM
#146
no flow in the
no flow in the offense....dribble drive without any movement. 3 bad shots in a row.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:23 PM
#147
posted from iPhone
Beilein needs a timeout.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:23 PM
#148
We should not be losing this
We should not be losing this game right now, I don't see the hustle on the offensive or defensive end so far
November 29th, 2011 at 9:23 PM
#149
Not Burkes best game so far...
Everything is one on one. We cant beat them this way. We have to run our offense
November 29th, 2011 at 9:24 PM
#150
Refs
I haven't agreed with a single foul call on either team this half. Do they know that it isn't required to blow the whistle every time down the floor?
November 29th, 2011 at 9:26 PM
#151
posted from iPhone
Agreed. It's pathetic what's called anymore these days.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:26 PM
#152
and that might have done it..
and that might have done it.. damn 3
November 29th, 2011 at 9:26 PM
#153
Tough cover for Novak
Tough cover for Novak
November 29th, 2011 at 9:26 PM
#154
Offensive Rebounds
There is such a thing, right?
November 29th, 2011 at 9:27 PM
#155
Well this is insanely
Well this is insanely frustrating.... Gosh we are not playing well at all
November 29th, 2011 at 9:27 PM
#156
Well Morgan
Well Morgan not being able to catch a pass when wide open directly under the basket may have just cost us the game, go from down 2 to down 9 very quickly.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:27 PM
#157
Team doesn't deserve to win
Team doesn't deserve to win tonight.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:28 PM
#158
Did this guy really just say the games over?
November 29th, 2011 at 9:28 PM
#159
12 pt lead just might be too
12 pt lead just might be too much
November 29th, 2011 at 9:28 PM
#160
we didn't bring our A game
we didn't bring our A game today.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:28 PM
#161
Did this guy really just say the games over?
November 29th, 2011 at 9:29 PM
#162
posted from iPhone
The way we're playing, it's done.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:31 PM
#163
I realize that, but to say a single digit game is over with 9 minutes left to play is very unprofessional.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:31 PM
#164
Yes
And quite matter-of-factly too
November 29th, 2011 at 9:28 PM
#165
Damn
That Jordan Morgan fumble when he had a dunk was HUGE! Might need to play Horford and Morgan at the same time
November 29th, 2011 at 9:30 PM
#166
I think that might have to
I think that might have to happen
November 29th, 2011 at 9:28 PM
#167
Starting to look helpless
on Offense right now. If Tim stays invisible we are going to lose no doubt. TIMMY WHERE ARE YOU?!?!?!
November 29th, 2011 at 9:28 PM
#168
Feel like this game is pretty
Feel like this game is pretty much over. Lulzing over the announcers talking about bringing Smotz back when he's a foul machine.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:28 PM
#169
Just no one hitting anything
Just no one hitting anything
November 29th, 2011 at 9:28 PM
#170
Except UVA. This could get
Except UVA. This could get ugly
November 29th, 2011 at 9:28 PM
#171
STOP FORCING SHOTS TIMMY
STOP FORCING SHOTS TIMMY
November 29th, 2011 at 9:28 PM
#172
Bad shots.
Haven't had a decent shot in about 7 minutes.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:29 PM
#173
yea
i don't think we've made a shot in 7 minuets
November 29th, 2011 at 9:29 PM
#174
Duke?
When did Virginia turn into Duke? And what is with the shot selection?
November 29th, 2011 at 9:29 PM
#175
That was close
To a dagger.
If we're every going to have a run in this game, it has no choice buy to be now.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:31 PM
#176
The Less Likely Scenario
Scott could be taken out of the game with a raging case of herpes simplex. One can dream tipsy dreams, no?
November 29th, 2011 at 9:29 PM
#177
Offensive sets are terrible
Just don't have it tonight. Look like garbage.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:29 PM
#178
Rediculous
We're not getting any calls tonight, and we can't get a rebound to save our life.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:30 PM
#179
unbelievalbe
barring a bunch of steals/TOs, this game is over.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:31 PM
#180
posted from iPhone
Agreed. They totally lost all concentration. Beilein better rip them a new one.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:31 PM
#181
Bennett coaches like his dad.
Bennett coaches like his dad. Teams play great d and slow the game down. If they hit shots, they're very hard to beat. Ugly games, but effective.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:31 PM
#182
WTF?
It was just tied and I went to take a p&$$ and now its a blowout. Cant we hit a shot?
November 29th, 2011 at 9:36 PM
#183
posted from iPhone
How long was your piss?? We've been getting our asses kicked for a good 15 real-time minutes.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:31 PM
#184
posted from iPhone
Anyone think the team came in too cocky? I see no sense of urgency.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:31 PM
#185
Need to have a bigger body
Need to have a bigger body on Scott and should have earlier.....Blake McLimans is terrible at offense but is a good shot blocker...shoulda gave it a look in the 2nd half
November 29th, 2011 at 9:32 PM
#186
eh, if it's not your night,
eh, if it's not your night, it's not your night. (As a Laker fan, I've gotten really good at being able to shrug off your superior hoops team having inexplicable faceplants where the players refuse to run the offense or get a rebound)
November 29th, 2011 at 9:34 PM
#187
Except games like this in college
Except college games like this can cost you a trip to the NCAA tourny
November 29th, 2011 at 9:43 PM
#188
If a game in December
Is costing you a trip to the Tourney, you probably didn't have that great a case to begin with.
If at this point of the program we're just scraping into the 64 we have bigger problems than Virginia.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:32 PM
#189
posted from iPhone
Most frustrating game to watch in the last two years. Just pathetic.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:33 PM
#190
cue belusci
cue belusci
November 29th, 2011 at 9:33 PM
#191
Hit a 3 here and we're in
Hit a 3 here and we're in shouting distance.
Douglas!
November 29th, 2011 at 9:33 PM
#192
Holy hell this is awful. Get
Holy hell this is awful. Get a rebound, make a shot, something...
November 29th, 2011 at 9:34 PM
#193
Then give one right back on
Then give one right back on the other end on an offensive board.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:35 PM
#194
yea
yea that jack from a SENIOR just cost a 6 point swing too unreal
November 29th, 2011 at 9:34 PM
#195
Douglass....ugh
Just because you make one from 24, doesn't mean you should shoot one from 27.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:34 PM
#196
posted from iPhone
What makes those 3s even more frustrating is that his form is SO UGLY!!!
November 29th, 2011 at 9:35 PM
#197
posted from iPhone
Sene is holding guys like crazy!
November 29th, 2011 at 10:35 PM
#198
That dude got away
with so much junk all night. Uggggh so pissed at the crap not called on them and the small stuff called on Michigan.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:35 PM
#199
F this game. Unbelievable
F this game. Unbelievable
November 29th, 2011 at 9:35 PM
#200
THAT was the dagger
THAT was the dagger, down 7 give up an offensive board that turns into a 3. For future reference, please box out and learn to jump when the ball is coming, the defender can't get it without an over the back call.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:35 PM
#201
Stu Douglass has to have the worse
shot selection of any Senior in the Nation and games like this will guarantee THJ comes back for his Junior year. He looks average out there
November 29th, 2011 at 9:35 PM
#202
Tough to travel this soon
Tough to travel this soon after Hawaii. They just look out of sync on both ends.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:39 PM
#203
That's an excuse...
Michigan shouldnt need those...
November 29th, 2011 at 9:36 PM
#204
beat Iowa State on saturday
beat Iowa State on saturday
November 29th, 2011 at 9:36 PM
#205
refs
somehow they get away with murder on defense
November 29th, 2011 at 9:36 PM
#206
posted from iPhone
THJ never even got off the bus.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:45 PM
#207
Off the bus????
Hell, he's still in Hawaii. In retrospect, JB probably kept him out too long in the first half. Oh well...
November 29th, 2011 at 9:36 PM
#208
Tough to win shooting 33%
Tough to win shooting 33% with 0!! offensive rebounds. This team is bound for better nights then tonight
November 29th, 2011 at 9:37 PM
#209
posted from iPhone
Shit. That is all.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:37 PM
#210
nothing's easy
what would a season be if we weren't on the tourney bubble.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:38 PM
#211
posted from iPhone
Our confidence is so fragile. Most embarrassing half of basketball I can remember in a long while. Bad coaching (Novak on Scot), bad focus (travels, turnovers) and bad shots (hardaway forgetting that passing is a valid option, too). Putrid putrid basketball.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:38 PM
#212
Credit Virginia they have
Credit Virginia they have smothered us on defense, but my god Stu Douglass has the worst shot selection ever, you would think 4th year in the offense would make a difference but it hasn't.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:38 PM
#213
Never came back from the halftime break
Look tired and lazy oout there. No offensive sets, too much dribbling
November 29th, 2011 at 9:39 PM
#214
Seriously, does every team
Seriously, does every team wait until they play Michigan to start knocking down 3s? It is like Duke all over again.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:40 PM
#215
outplayed
See all those offensive rebounds, they're out hustling us. Dropping 3s isn't the issue
November 29th, 2011 at 9:39 PM
#216
posted from iPhone
Forget this, I'm going to take out some aggression in MW3. Stupid basketball...had to ruin my football high.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:43 PM
#217
It's one game, they have
It's one game, they have plenty more left. Relax, this is still a young team aside from the Novak/Douglass combo.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:39 PM
#218
I thought
The Island of Misfit Toys was on the OTHER channel? I must have tuned into the wrong thing after all...
November 29th, 2011 at 9:39 PM
#219
How much would this loss hurt
How much would this loss hurt us?
November 29th, 2011 at 9:43 PM
#220
posted from iPhone
Depends. If we play up to expectations this year it shouldn't matter at all. For the top tier of team that are going to make he tournament, any given regular season game is borderline meaningless.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:40 PM
#221
a lose ball is now a foul i guess
a lose ball is not a foul i guess wtf
November 29th, 2011 at 9:40 PM
#222
posted from iPhone
Let's be honest we've had one game where we weren't shit all year: Memphis. I trust we'll get it together but not much to inspire confidence so far.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:42 PM
#223
We played tough against Duke.
We played tough against Duke. They just hit everything. They're good.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:46 PM
#224
We kinda handled
UCLA too. Not a real good team, but we didn't let them look good either.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:41 PM
#225
How about that win over Ohio Saturday!!!
Anyone want to talke about that???
November 29th, 2011 at 9:42 PM
#226
YES!
I like where thats going
November 29th, 2011 at 9:42 PM
#227
give me a break.
there is no way we should have played this game away.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:44 PM
#228
You can thank Nebraska.
You can thank Nebraska.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:44 PM
#229
posted from iPhone
Because we had a choice...
November 29th, 2011 at 9:42 PM
#230
Well this is no fun.
Well this is no fun.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:42 PM
#231
It's Uncanny...
Until I see who it ISN'T, When they talk about Virginia having Tony Bennett on the sidelines, I think to myself, "That's awesome!"
November 29th, 2011 at 9:44 PM
#232
Just a bad effort all around.
Just a bad effort all around.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:44 PM
#233
Well that was fun
Well that was fun got our ass's kicked now Im going back to getting my ass kicked in biochemistry what a great night
November 29th, 2011 at 9:57 PM
#234
Word. Horrible day of class,
Word. Horrible day of class, this, and now four more hours of studying.
Kill me.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:45 PM
#235
Wow
I just don't even know what to think after this steaming pile. We came out with no heart and no effort. Virginia looks horrible, this could really end up haunting our RPI. I think anyone would beat us the way we played tonight.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:46 PM
#236
posted from iPhone
Yeah, Morgan and stu look super wimpy tonight. Scared of their own shadows.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:47 PM
#237
Durn it ...
I just had my 'double post' cherry popped.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:45 PM
#238
posted from iPhone
Nothing you can do when a team shoots the lights out like this. Major match up problems with thus team. That dudes hair just killed us.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:46 PM
#239
Durn it ...
Losing to the unranked UVA boys kind of dampens the fun a bit. Maybe they'll turn out to be a good team, but this seems like a let down following Memphis & Duke performances.
Doesn't seem like we had much luck hitting our shots, and there were a few silly calls.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:46 PM
#240
sorry
this VA team is not that good. they have 1 maybe 2 decent shooters. we just got completely outhustled on the boards and constantly dribbled into traffic, turning the ball over or forcing bad shots. beilein will have a field day with this in practice this week.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:47 PM
#241
Tuesday night loss?
Who else wants a drink?
November 29th, 2011 at 9:49 PM
#242
Big Man
As much as I hate to say it. We'll never be a consistent team until we get a big man down low that we can go to when we are struggling to find our shots. We don't have that and it hurts as you can see tonight. We let that skinny ass 5th year senior Scott take control of this game and I doubt he has another game like this the rest of the season. I am so disgusted losing to this team. I really hope they prove me wrong and end up being a decent team. (UVA that is)
November 29th, 2011 at 9:49 PM
#243
Well, we already weren't going undefeated
If Beilein teams were only judged by how they play in December he'd have been fired 5 times over. It's how he has them playing in February and March that matters.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:50 PM
#244
I am a bit concerned with
I am a bit concerned with this performance, but I have confidence that we will be fine when the NCAA tournament rolls around.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:50 PM
#245
Anybody else think we are
Anybody else think we are expecting way to much of Hardaway? I mean he was above average last year and had a good summer, but he no longer has Morris to feed him the rock and he has appeared to disappear from parts of games. He will be good but hes not a superstar yet.
November 29th, 2011 at 9:53 PM
#246
Beilein is going to be livid
Beilein is going to be livid about that half. Five individuals and not a team.
November 29th, 2011 at 10:17 PM
#247
Beilein is going to be made
Beilein is going to be mad at himself and the coaching staff when he goes back and watches the tape. He let a great opportunity slip by in the first half to really put some points up on a team that struggles to score. Given the large amount of prep time, they also had a poor offensive game plan to go up against that type of switching defense. I lost count of the # of times they dribbled into a double team at the top of the key which through the motion offense out of sync. Guh. Even great coaches can have a bad game.
