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Michigan vs. Michigan State Basketball Open Thread
February 5th, 2012 at 1:40 PM
#1
Michigan vs. Michigan State Basketball Open Thread
February 5th, 2012 at 1:44 PM
#2
GO BLUE!
GO BLUE!
February 5th, 2012 at 1:46 PM
#3
My prediction for today's
My prediction for today's game is THjr will get back in the groove. 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and a pretty solid defensive game.
Michigan by 8 and Sparty will complain about the refereeing.
GO BLUE!
February 5th, 2012 at 4:12 PM
#4
Turns out it's opposite day.
Turns out it's opposite day.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:48 PM
#5
Is there a stream?
Is there a stream?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:15 PM
#6
Firstrowsports is now .eu :D
http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/106237/1/watch-%2822%29-michigan-vs-%2810%29-michigan-state.html
EDIT: Watch live from CBS Sports, posted under this.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:51 PM
#7
www.cbssports.com
February 5th, 2012 at 1:48 PM
#8
May the Spartans noses fall
May the Spartans noses fall from their faces, may their salsa ever be too mild, and may death come swiftly to their household plants!
February 5th, 2012 at 1:51 PM
#9
Is there...
any way to get a liveblog going? If there ever is a time for one, now would be it
February 5th, 2012 at 2:04 PM
#10
I was thinking the same thing
I was thinking the same thing this seems like a no-brainer
February 5th, 2012 at 1:55 PM
#11
Go Blue!
Beat STAEE!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:00 PM
#12
I'd be willing to support a
I'd be willing to support a campaign to prevent couch abuse after Michigan makes Sparty's head asplode in this game...
February 5th, 2012 at 2:07 PM
#13
GO BLUE GO
GO BLUE GO
February 5th, 2012 at 2:07 PM
#14
Izzo looks pretty nervous if
Izzo looks pretty nervous if you ask me. He knows Michigan is gonna be a thorn in his side for a long time now.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:08 PM
#15
(No subject)
February 5th, 2012 at 2:08 PM
#16
and there goes Tim shooting
and there goes Tim shooting bad shots
February 5th, 2012 at 2:08 PM
#17
Both teams looking sloppy
Both teams looking sloppy early.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:09 PM
#18
Booing?
How could they boo that foul? He literally grabbed him as he went by
February 5th, 2012 at 2:09 PM
#19
Let's Go Blue!
Takie it to them!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:10 PM
#20
trash storm
trash storm
February 5th, 2012 at 2:11 PM
#21
Can you at least jog on
Can you at least jog on defense THJ?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:11 PM
#22
Grit!
Grit!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:12 PM
#23
Tim...........
Tim...........
February 5th, 2012 at 2:12 PM
#24
no fouls today.
Going to be a slugfest.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:12 PM
#25
Sparty defense looking very
Sparty defense looking very strong so far.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:12 PM
#26
This is pathetic offense.
This is pathetic offense.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:13 PM
#27
Let's get a fucking basket
Let's get a fucking basket here!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:13 PM
#28
wait a minute....
I thought green had us figured out?
February 5th, 2012 at 4:48 PM
#29
He outrebounded the entire UM
He outrebounded the entire UM team today (or at least until there was 30 seconds left). I'd say he does.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:14 PM
#30
Don't have access to a feed
Don't have access to a feed right now, but 2-0 about 4 minutes in makes me think this game is going to be a dragger. Hopefully the offense can get going, but how does Green look?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:15 PM
#31
Green looks normal. Very
Green looks normal. Very surprised they called the charge on them there at the Bres.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:14 PM
#32
alright if we settle down on
alright if we settle down on offense we'll be alright.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:15 PM
#33
So, first to 20 points wins?
So, first to 20 points wins?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:15 PM
#34
http://www.firstrowsports.eu/
February 5th, 2012 at 2:15 PM
#35
thorton
i can't believe nobody (i mean you thj) can't take him off the dribble.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:16 PM
#36
I see our guy Pittbull is
I see our guy Pittbull is back... and he's upgraded to beer.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:17 PM
#37
And for some reason Stu still
And for some reason Stu still thinks he is a good dribble penetrator...
February 5th, 2012 at 2:20 PM
#38
Well he did get all the way
Well he did get all the way to the rack...
February 5th, 2012 at 2:17 PM
#39
We need to operate! Its all
We need to operate! Its all fury right now, time to settle down and run the gameplan. More interior pressure and get after those damn rebounds!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:17 PM
#40
Zack Novak
is cold blooded
February 5th, 2012 at 2:18 PM
#41
Noooooovaakk
Novak! And some stoppage?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:18 PM
#42
This game is downright
This game is downright hideous
February 5th, 2012 at 2:18 PM
#43
that's a charge
on that fatass
February 5th, 2012 at 2:19 PM
#44
that was goal tending
that was goal tending
February 5th, 2012 at 2:19 PM
#45
I don't like sloppy
I don't like sloppy basketball
February 5th, 2012 at 2:19 PM
#46
The Maize Rage
The Maize Rage still mimcs upset visiting coaches better than the Izzone
February 5th, 2012 at 2:20 PM
#47
you'd think we'd get a replay
of the charge/goaltend stuff
February 5th, 2012 at 2:21 PM
#48
We're not doing anything on
We're not doing anything on offense. This is tough to watch. Hopefully we find something that works.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:21 PM
#49
Well, Michigan State watched
Well, Michigan State watched the film from the last meeting. We need other ways to get Burke involved.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:22 PM
#50
vogrich
do something today. a couple 3s would be nice.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:22 PM
#51
Getting embarrassed.
Getting embarrassed.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:22 PM
#52
damn it we are so sloppy
damn it we are so sloppy
February 5th, 2012 at 2:22 PM
#53
time to put the starters back
time to put the starters back in
February 5th, 2012 at 2:22 PM
#54
THJ: I am disapoint.
THJ: I am disapoint.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:23 PM
#55
Offense?
What's offense?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:23 PM
#56
I'm not worried at all about
I'm not worried at all about this game, we will come storming back
February 5th, 2012 at 2:24 PM
#57
Post Play
2 things...
When is Beilein going to learn that Smotz is NOT a center?
Vogrich is terrible on defense...
I don't understand why you don't bring in McLimas to play the 5, Smotz at 4...etc. when you take Burke out.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:27 PM
#58
smot
i can easily argue that he plays a better 5 defense than mclimans. both tho are weak in comparison to morgan.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:34 PM
#59
I disagree
He's too soft. And when he tried to play tough, he gets into foul trouble (like now)
I think he's fine playing the 4 on defense, but I cringe anytime Morgan comes out and he goes to 5. Novak plays the 4 MUCH better than he plays the 5.
This is why we miss Horford so much. With that said, McLimas would be my backup center, Smotz would play the 4 and the 4 only. I'd play them BOTH (Smotz and McLimas) over playing Smotz at the 5.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:24 PM
#60
Review on Novak's 3
They didn't even review whether it was a 2 or a 3 until after MSU went down the court and scored and Michigan was about to inbound the ball.
Is that even allowed? I would assume that the refs would only be able to review a possession through the following possession, if that makes sense.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:32 PM
#61
doesn't really matter when
doesn't really matter when they review it, especially since it was 5 minutes into the game.
If the game is 5 - 4 instead of 5 - 5, are you really gonna change up your game plan at all?
Obviously, 2 minutes left in the game would be a different story...
February 5th, 2012 at 2:24 PM
#62
GO BLUE!
Michigan need to get their head into the game defensively!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:25 PM
#63
Does this game mean more for
Does this game mean more for them, or for us?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:32 PM
#64
...huh!
We are talking sparty and the regular season B1G X Champs!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:25 PM
#65
Smotrycz fouls SOOOOOO much
Smotrycz fouls SOOOOOO much
February 5th, 2012 at 2:25 PM
#66
See you in the second half
See you in the second half Smotrycz.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:26 PM
#67
Get Morgan In
Take Smots out. Why does Vogrich get minutes?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:28 PM
#68
Uh, have you watched any of our games?
If Vogrich didn't get any minutes, our rotation would be only 6.5 people (Smotrcyz's fouls means he counts as 0.5 of a bench player)
February 5th, 2012 at 2:30 PM
#69
At this point I'd like to see
At this point I'd like to see McLimans get some run.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:28 PM
#70
Ugh
Can't miss those bunnies
February 5th, 2012 at 2:28 PM
#71
I wish I didn't have to say
I wish I didn't have to say this every fucking game, but Morgan is such a weak ass finisher!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:33 PM
#72
Well... you don't have to say
Well... you don't have to say it every fucking game.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:36 PM
#73
Well since he blows at least
Well since he blows at least one easy bunny every game, yeah I do. Alright Taylor Lautner?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:29 PM
#74
What a bad miss
We needed that one Jordan.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:29 PM
#75
I've never seen anyone miss
I've never seen anyone miss more bunny shots than Morgan
February 5th, 2012 at 2:29 PM
#76
vogrich
ok im done with you. bad defense. now bricking wide open 3. no use for you.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:32 PM
#77
ya
let's forget about his D and rebounding. i would much rather have mclimans in there on D. /s
February 5th, 2012 at 2:30 PM
#78
morgan!
found his range
February 5th, 2012 at 2:30 PM
#79
Do that every fucking time
Do that every fucking time Jordan!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:30 PM
#80
Tough to miss that
But then he gives it right back...
February 5th, 2012 at 2:32 PM
#81
need to make a run here
need to make a run here
February 5th, 2012 at 2:32 PM
#82
Little Brother
Y U DO "LET'S GO BLUE!" CHANT?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:32 PM
#83
If Beilein followed the advice of this board...
THJ, Smotrycz, Vogrich, and Douglass would all be benched and our lineup would be Burke/Novak/McLimans against MSU's whole team
February 5th, 2012 at 2:35 PM
#84
hey
they could run the triangle offense. i think some coach made it famous.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:32 PM
#85
To many early turnovers
To many early turnovers
February 5th, 2012 at 2:33 PM
#86
I haven't heard a MSU crowd like this one in awhile.
You can feel the hate. Everyone up there wants this one bad.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:33 PM
#87
Only an 8 pt game
We're right in this as long as we can get something, anything going on offense. We're on pace for like 35 points.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:33 PM
#88
Oh and I never knew msu had a
Oh and I never knew msu had a guy named Luke Appling
February 5th, 2012 at 2:34 PM
#89
People need to chill out -
People need to chill out - especially with the derogatory comments. Everyone knows the limitations of certain players - no need to be personally offended by a player who puts on the Maize and Blue.
MSU made their first half run. We've weathered it and have started to get behind them on offense. That should loosen up the OTB defense and help create some things.
Believe in Beilein. You know he'll wait for the perfect moment to bust out the 1-3-1 to spark a run.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:36 PM
#90
Thank You
I don't think people acknowledge that even if we lose this game by 14 points, we're still in good shape for a 5-6 seed in the NCAA tournament. This board acts as if we are the worst team in the Big Ten whenever we aren't playing like we did against Wisconsin.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:48 PM
#91
I think what a lot are reacting yo
Isn't that Beilein hasn't done a real good job this year, but that he did a really crappy job this week because we obviously weren't set to match the intensity or game plan MSU came to play with. Because we're not losing; we're getting the doors blown off us in the second biggest game of the year.
Lots of game left, and even if it's more likely right now to lose by 20 than win, it's not a lost hope yet. But it doesn't change that we didn't cone ready to play today to start with, and against a rival that's bad.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:34 PM
#92
THJ needs to take better
THJ needs to take better percentage shots.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:34 PM
#93
I love THJ, but...
He has to be the worse Defensive player on the court everytime he steps on it
February 5th, 2012 at 2:36 PM
#94
gotta change the defense
gotta change the defense
February 5th, 2012 at 2:36 PM
#95
Nix
Nix waddles when he runs. No wonder he can only play 25 mins a game (and still go 6 for 8 against us)
February 5th, 2012 at 2:36 PM
#96
burke
attempting his manny harris fadeaway three, again to no avail.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:36 PM
#97
Camera
Did the camera swivel break when it should go left? This angle they insist on when Michigan is on offense is turrible
February 5th, 2012 at 2:36 PM
#98
This is horrible
This is horrible
February 5th, 2012 at 2:36 PM
#99
defense is optional?
defense is optional?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:37 PM
#100
If we lose I want these guys
If we lose I want these guys to show that they really wanted this game and leave everything on the floor, if they do that, i can sleep well tonight
February 5th, 2012 at 2:37 PM
#101
Too many turnovers and bad
Too many turnovers and bad shots, need to weather the storm and be down only single digits at halftime.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:38 PM
#102
So much for 40 minutes of poise
Terrible effort so far.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:38 PM
#103
Come on Tim
If you're going to bomb threes and half ass on defense just sit on the bench. At least act like you're trying.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:38 PM
#104
Duh, but Beilein needs to figure out something NOW
Or we're going to get embarrassed.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:38 PM
#105
That's a BIG foul...
Burke has to go off now...
February 5th, 2012 at 2:38 PM
#106
Sloppy
This is sloppier than we've played in awhile.Need to force turnovers not commit them
February 5th, 2012 at 2:39 PM
#107
State has 10 points off
State has 10 points off turnovers, we have 11 total.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:39 PM
#108
Wow, they actually called a
Wow, they actually called a handcheck?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:39 PM
#109
Simply frustating
to watch...PLAY DEFENSE!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:39 PM
#110
FUCKING QUIT SHOOTING CONTESTED 3s!
This is ridiculous! UM always puts itself in a hole b/c we can't hit those. I'm so sick of this.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:40 PM
#111
WTF
WTF
February 5th, 2012 at 2:40 PM
#112
This is garbage
This is garbage
February 5th, 2012 at 2:40 PM
#113
When Morgan tries to dribble
When Morgan tries to dribble in traffic, bad things happen.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:41 PM
#114
Extreme pessimism and irrationality.
You guys are good at it.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:42 PM
#115
Shot selection has been about
Shot selection has been about as bad as you can see in a half. Tighten up and get this to 6 or less by half.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:42 PM
#116
Sparty
Sparty trying to continuously throw oops is really helping us
February 5th, 2012 at 2:42 PM
#117
Burke
needs to cut down on his shots. Look to pass first.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:42 PM
#118
I think this team is better
I think this team is better than last years, but our Morris led team showed heart and determination for 40 minutes each game, this team doesn't show me that
February 5th, 2012 at 2:43 PM
#119
Wow
Just not good at anything today.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:43 PM
#120
2 huge shots right there. We
2 huge shots right there. We needed that.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:44 PM
#121
burke
they are obviously keying on him. i wish they would try a two-man high-screen game with thj and novak
February 5th, 2012 at 3:01 PM
#122
I don't think that would work.
I would think the defenders would just switch off, so you wouldn't be able to free Novak for the 3. I'm also not confident enough in THJ's ball handling to let him dribble around that much. You also can't do a pick-and-roll with anyone but Morgan, because if Morgan is on the floor his defender is going to be near the basket. Plus, you need the quickness advantage of Burke vs. whoever is defending Morgan so that the ballhandler can turn the corner on the hedge and get the ball to the roller. I don't see that working with anyone but Burke and whoever is playing the 5.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:46 PM
#123
Fact is, losing Hardaway's shooting efficiency
should be hurting us much more this season than it actually has... We basically need Burke to play out of his mind every game against a decent opponent.
EDIT: Or have Novak and Douglass actually contribute offensively to some degree...
February 5th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
#124
Seriously??!
Novak and Douglass have 13 of our 19 points this game; in the conference season they are our 3rd and 4th leading scorers. Come on now. Think before you submit.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:45 PM
#127
The gameplan is simple...
Michigan State is clearly hyped up and they're playing agressive defense.
They're going to force turnovers, but they're also going to commit a lot of fouls.
We have to match the aggression and get them into foul trouble.
Hang close and win the game from the free throw line.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:48 PM
#128
also
their big guys are fat and out of shape. hopefully, they will be burned out for the last 10 min of the game.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:46 PM
#129
Has to be the worst half
this season...sofar. NO POINTS from the bench.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:46 PM
#130
Hey, we were up big and they
Hey, we were up big and they came back in our house, why can't we do the same?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:49 PM
#131
Two reasons
#1 That was at home, this is on the road
#2 Different officiating crew...that crew called fouls on handchecks...this one is letting them play.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:47 PM
#132
Why is THJ so damn invisible?
Why is THJ so damn invisible?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:48 PM
#133
terrible series offensively
terrible series offensively and yet we are only down 9.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:48 PM
#134
Shot selection rage.
Shot selection rage. Serenity now.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:49 PM
#135
And they said this is OUR
And they said this is OUR Super Bowl. Listen to the crowd and watch the emotions of the players. It's like Dantoniio delivered his hate speech all week long.
Cut out the turn overs and we might have a shot in the second half.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:49 PM
#136
Hardaway
Hardaway looks uninterested on offense and has been a liability on defense. He's a second half player right?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:51 PM
#137
He always gets lost out there
He always gets lost out there in the zone when the ball is on the opposite side. Leaves that backside guy open for jumpers all day...
February 5th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
#138
THAT SHIT TREY
THAT SHIT TREY
February 5th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
#139
Jimmer range
Jimmer range
February 5th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
#140
Big shot
Burke HUGE 3 to cut the lead to 8 at half
February 5th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
#141
HEYO!!!!!
HEYO!!!!!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
#142
That 3 was huge...
We should do that every time.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
#143
WOW
WOW
February 5th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
#144
Michigan St. has said, "No
Michigan St. has said, "No matter what happens, Trey Burke is not beating us." We seem to not have many other options. Our only points are off of wide open cuts to the basket or Novak getting open for three. Every time we score, they respond and our defensive effort is not inspiring. Hopefully, they come out stronger in the second half but I'm tired of saying that in every road game. They seem to be adjusting as the game is going on so that's encouraging.
It's just frustrating to watch because I think the talent is there and when the team plays up to potential it's great to watch. For long stretches this season, though, something just seems to not be clicking with some of the guys. We get in long funks where only Burke and Novak want to seem to carry the weight. I think those two guys have played heroically all season.
As I finish typing, Burke proves what a straight baller he is.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
#145
Long ass three good! That was
Long ass three good! That was huge!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
#146
Another terrible end of the
Another terrible end of the half shot...but we made it so eh fuck it. We are lucky to be this close hopefully that can spark us.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:50 PM
#147
burke
gotta love that dude. even tho that was another manny harris type shot.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:51 PM
#148
Geez....
Use that shot as momentum, please.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:51 PM
#149
It is critical that Hardaway
It is critical that Hardaway hits his first shot in the second half, that sets the tone for his effort the rest of the half
February 5th, 2012 at 2:51 PM
#150
Is our offense...
boiling down to near half court shots from Burke?
February 5th, 2012 at 2:51 PM
#151
Ok...this is manageable. We
Ok...this is manageable. We played just about as overwhelmed and bad as we possibly could and only down 8. Cue the novak halftime speach
February 5th, 2012 at 2:52 PM
#152
*speech
*speech
February 5th, 2012 at 2:51 PM
#153
We have 22 points at halftime...
UGLY.
We need to get them in foul trouble, use the agressiveness against them.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:51 PM
#154
That was a disgusting half,
That was a disgusting half, and we're only down by 8. Gotta lot to look forward to.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:52 PM
#155
I think
that Smotz and THJ are much better than they have played this year.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:55 PM
#156
Not really Smotz
He started the year as a double double threat...he was playing well. However, too many fouls and too many turnovers trying to dribble and get got sent to the bench.
He went to the bench and lost his shot and his confidence.
THJ on the other hand, he hasn't played one good meaningful game all year.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:04 PM
#157
I think
Smotz plays hard but gets down on himself. In other words I agree with you.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:03 PM
#158
true
imagine that thj, smot and vogrich are the current 4* players on the team. proof positive of what a great coach beilein is.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:52 PM
#159
Wel, it's halftime so we can
Wel, it's halftime so we can make our adjustments, and we're only down 8 so we can storm back in the 2nd half.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:53 PM
#160
I'd like to see Beilein
I'd like to see Beilein invert the offense and go to THJ in the post first possession. Get him in an iso situation near the basket. Good things will happen.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:57 PM
#161
I agree except not on the
I agree except not on the first possession. When Smotrycz and Mclimans are playing the 5 we should run this because even when we invert we can preserve the spacing since those guys can knock down open threes. It would be tough for teams to react to this, methinks.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:54 PM
#162
Keys to comeback victory...
1. We have to win the first four minutes before the TV timeout.
2. Keep holding our own on the boards.
3. We have to get THJ going. Once one falls, it will start to rain...
4. We must close off the drives.
5. Burke for Treys
February 5th, 2012 at 2:57 PM
#163
Have to be aggressive...
If we try to run our offense and shoot 3's...they win.
For every 3 we get, they will get 3 turnovers against us.
We MUST take the ball to the basket and get them into foul trouble.
Then 3 things happen:
- They foul
- They give up an easy basket avoiding the foul
- They help down and we kick out for that same 3 pointer
If we just pass the ball around the arc and set screens to try and get 3's. We lose by 15.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:07 PM
#164
i'm not so sure
we are undersized across the board. the times we've drived the basket, we've turned the ball over or got the shot blocked. i agree about driving, but to create open shots, like 3s.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:54 PM
#165
Burke!!
Big 3! Under 10 going in. Come on boys. THJ - please, please, PLEASEEEEEEEE bring something to the table!
February 5th, 2012 at 2:54 PM
#166
I don't dislike the kid,
but I don't think I've ever been more consistently frustrated with a Michigan athlete than I am with THJ this season. It's hard to fathom how someone with so much talent can play so poorly.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:55 PM
#167
Man Hardaway with a goose
Man Hardaway with a goose egg? Come on...
February 5th, 2012 at 2:56 PM
#168
THJ needs to be a presense
THJ needs to be a presense closer to the basket.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:58 PM
#169
Bingo
Get to the foul line, knock down some FTs and get some rhythm in his shot.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:56 PM
#170
Holy shit
The N on Nebraska's center court is ENORMOUS
February 5th, 2012 at 2:59 PM
#171
Ugliest court in the B1G
That court is disgusting.
The B1G logos look like they're sticker placed over the Big XII logo.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:04 PM
#172
Northwestern is worse, it
Northwestern is worse, it looks like a bunch of fifth graders took purple markers to the place
February 5th, 2012 at 3:04 PM
#173
Oversized halfcourt logos are
Oversized halfcourt logos are a big trend in college basketball. Our midcourt M is pretty huge as well.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:58 PM
#174
Beilein will make adjustments
Beilein will make adjustments at halftime for the offense. State is playing way to aggressive on everything. Either State switches it up or they get burned in the second half. Now on defense... we gotta man up.
February 5th, 2012 at 2:59 PM
#175
Off top a little bit
This is a little off topic as it applies to the basketball game and I can't start my own MGoBoard post, so here it is....
I drive a cab in East Lansing, so I pick up lots of random drunks, brahs (they REALLY do say "brah" a lot) and hotties with festering STDs, however, last night I picked up a kid who was a back-up punter at MSU from 2008 till this past year. He was a pretty nice guy so I figured I'd ask him something that's been eating away at me for a while. What's the story on Jerel Worthy's Missouri-hating tattoo?? Well, he laughed and asked me if I had seen his Dayton, ohio tattoo. I hadn't. He proceeded to tell me he has an ohio tattoo highlighting Dayton (his hometown) and the location of Dayton on the map tattooed on his body is at least 300 miles away from where Dayton is actually located. His tattoos have apparently been a source of much ridicule in the Michigan State lockerroom as well as on The Blog. He chalked it up to Worthy just being a, "bad tattoo getter."
I thought that was worthy of a post, no pun intended. Most of my encounters leave me more annoyed by the common MSU student every second, but last night was a funny anticdote that had me laughing to myself for the next hour.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:01 PM
#176
After seeing the halftime
After seeing the halftime show: Does anyone else get literally creeped out watching Anthony Davis play basketball? It's like he's not even human; more like some sort of Gumby-alien. I felt the goose bumps on my spine when he went up for a rebound and his gooooomby arms just shot and somehow managed to grip the ball (even though it's like catching a pass with chop sticks)!
-Chet
February 5th, 2012 at 3:02 PM
#177
Fear The Brow
Personally, I hate it. I think it's disgusting. Do something with the unibrow bro.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:01 PM
#178
OT - Jerseys
Sidenote, I think we should've went with the Blue away uniforms.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:02 PM
#179
We're still in it. We've
We're still in it. We've shot horribly, turned it over far more than usual, haven't rebounded and our interior D has been a sieve . . . but it's only an 8-point margin. We can do it. (I've got the lucky Maize Rage shirt on, too. Its winning percentage is outstanding.)
February 5th, 2012 at 3:03 PM
#180
BIG officiating is a joke.
BIG officiating is a joke. Burke gets clobbered and pushed when he drives, no call. Appling hand checks him (barely) and the whistle blows. I know Michigan has no low post game and shoots a lot of threes, but they actually drive a lot and rarely get the benefit of contact. Still, they need to wake up and start matching State's intensity. That Burke three was huge, because we get the ball to start second.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:05 PM
#181
THJ is one of two players
THJ is one of two players that can make something happen off the dribble, yet either because he doesn't feel like it or he's being told not to he just sits in the corner and watches the offense play.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:07 PM
#182
THJ isn't quick. He's got
THJ isn't quick. He's got good size, a decent shot, and can maneuver a little off the dribble, but he isn't as quick as you would think.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:08 PM
#183
:(
But his dad is Tim Hardaway...
February 5th, 2012 at 3:06 PM
#184
Need a run to start or it
Need a run to start or it ain't happenin.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:08 PM
#185
good drive Tim! thats what I
good drive Tim! thats what I like to see.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:08 PM
#186
I appreciate the effort
Finally, THJ going to the basket.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:08 PM
#187
Okay I know he missed that,
Okay I know he missed that, but that is what THJ should be doing all day! Start doing it from the opening tip Timmy!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:08 PM
#188
Like that
THJ!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:09 PM
#189
They make some of the
They make some of the shittiest shots
February 5th, 2012 at 3:12 PM
#190
When big athletic guys get in
When big athletic guys get in the paint against undersized teams, they score a lot of buckets.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:11 PM
#191
UGGGGGH!
This is UGLY!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:11 PM
#192
Mouse in the house?
Did Verne just call Novak a mouse in the house? The guy who has held green to a career avg of 7 points against Michigan? Wow. On a side not... scoring would be nice
February 5th, 2012 at 3:11 PM
#193
Brick. Brick. Brick.
Keep chucking, fellas.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:11 PM
#194
This is what happens when you
This is what happens when you can't make a shot and your opponent can't miss. It's frustrating as hell.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:12 PM
#195
They are shooting okay
They are shooting okay overall. It has more to do with us not making anything.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:11 PM
#196
We are the worst supposedely
We are the worst supposedely good three point shooting team I've ever seen.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:11 PM
#197
Oh man this is brutal, I feel
Oh man this is brutal, I feel worse for the players than myself
February 5th, 2012 at 3:11 PM
#198
Put McLimas in the GAME!
Smotz can't guard Payne and Novak is struggling on Green. Stop going small!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:12 PM
#199
what the fuck are you doing
what the fuck are you doing Tim
February 5th, 2012 at 3:12 PM
#200
2nd Half More the Same
Exactly the start Michigan didn't need TMJ 0-3 a turnover and down 12. Someone needs to step up
February 5th, 2012 at 3:12 PM
#201
THJ, what are you trying to
THJ, what are you trying to prove? Seriously. Cut it with the fadeaway crap.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:12 PM
#202
these guys obviously don't
these guys obviously don't want to compete.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:12 PM
#203
Its time to face it...
THJ is a role player that we have elevated into a star in AA. He can't be depended on against tough competition
February 5th, 2012 at 3:12 PM
#204
Holy moses
No different
February 5th, 2012 at 3:13 PM
#205
Hey, they love Novak!
Hey, they love Novak!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:14 PM
#206
Could be going for an and 1
Could be going for an and 1 if Morgan would slam it home...
February 5th, 2012 at 3:14 PM
#207
If only Morgan could finish
If only Morgan could finish at the basket....potential 3 point play
February 5th, 2012 at 3:14 PM
#208
5 straight possessions that
5 straight possessions that ball doesn't get in the paint..
February 5th, 2012 at 3:14 PM
#209
This is shaping up to be
This is shaping up to be Hardaway's worst performance of his career
February 5th, 2012 at 3:14 PM
#210
sparty starts...
with the inside/rough play game.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:16 PM
#211
The refs are letting it
The refs are letting it happen
February 5th, 2012 at 3:17 PM
#212
wtf
Is up with Hardaway... this is brutal so far!!!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:16 PM
#213
THJ needs a touch every
THJ needs a touch every possesion. Burke dribbling does nothing against good ds
February 5th, 2012 at 3:18 PM
#214
Way to
go in this one I know but the game at Nebraska may be pretty important.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:17 PM
#215
We're done. Time to run some
We're done. Time to run some errands. Goodbye everyone.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:19 PM
#216
Thanks. Please don't come
Thanks. Please don't come back.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:17 PM
#217
How was that not a travel
How was that not a travel
February 5th, 2012 at 3:18 PM
#218
The way this game is being
The way this game is being called UM needs to use the moving pick like Sparty does to get guys open.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:18 PM
#219
call
the damn travel! then he airball passes to himself.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:18 PM
#220
8-0 run here would be nice
8-0 run here would be nice
February 5th, 2012 at 3:18 PM
#221
hey he makes one.
hey he makes one.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:18 PM
#222
Three tries for a basket.
My kingdom for a tall guy.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:18 PM
#223
It's not a travel if it's
It's not a travel if it's attempt at a shot..
February 5th, 2012 at 3:19 PM
#224
If Tim gets going we have a
If Tim gets going we have a chance.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:19 PM
#225
Have to say
I haven't watched any part of a game this team has won.
Their ability to throw the ball around the round thing is amazing.
If the point were to get the ball to hit the round thing without going through, this team would be awesome.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:19 PM
#226
If Tim gets going we have a
If Tim gets going we have a chance.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:21 PM
#227
Don't really believe
There is a chance.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:19 PM
#228
Well
Fuck this shit.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:19 PM
#229
All right Tim . . . use that
All right Tim . . . use that to get you going.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:19 PM
#230
What technical?
If Izzo never gets T'd up, I can't understand how Beilein just did.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:19 PM
#231
fuck
these refs
February 5th, 2012 at 3:19 PM
#232
go John Beilen advocate for
go John Beilen advocate for your team
February 5th, 2012 at 3:20 PM
#233
Oh John what the hell, but he
Oh John what the hell, but he has a case, how can you call one on Novak and not on State
February 5th, 2012 at 3:20 PM
#234
We're done
Beilein arguing a call that was correct
February 5th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
#235
He is arguing the
He is arguing the inconsistent calls
February 5th, 2012 at 3:20 PM
#236
A technical for what?
A technical for what?
February 5th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
#237
Potty...
...mouth.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:20 PM
#238
Yes. Let's show the freaks in
Yes. Let's show the freaks in the student section instead of what was going on, even if it was us getting T'd up.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:20 PM
#239
Rebounds
I think a huge point of emphasis going into next year will be boxing out and putting our players in the best position to get those key rebounds.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:21 PM
#240
Fergodsakes
Nice poise, Johnny.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:21 PM
#241
Better put a helmet on. This
Better put a helmet on. This is going to get bumpy.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:21 PM
#242
Oooooook! Let's get FIRED UP!!!!
GO BLUE!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:21 PM
#243
Fucking pathetic
Fucking pathetic
February 5th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
#244
How about you just take a
How about you just take a seat for a while?
February 5th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
#245
I probably shouldn't post on
I probably shouldn't post on these threads
February 5th, 2012 at 3:21 PM
#246
What the hell is Burke
What the hell is Burke thinking with that shot? Hand in his face, pressure defense, fadeaway three? Quality shot!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
#247
Burke is a SG playing PG...
Burke is a SG playing PG...
February 5th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
#248
I wish there was a moderator
I wish there was a moderator option for dipshit.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
#249
well this is embarrassing
well this is embarrassing
February 5th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
#250
I don't question the effort,
I don't question the effort, but there are no words to describe this performance
February 5th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
#251
Dang
fad away three.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
#252
That tech came at a bad time,
That tech came at a bad time, was clearly a travel, not sure what the complaining was about.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:22 PM
#253
I hate basketball
I hate basketball officiating. It would be more intellectually honest to spot the home team about 15 points and then call the game evenly.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
#254
Bench em all. Shake it up.
An 8th grade team can dribble and hand off around the perimeter for 30 seconds and jack a 3. Ugh.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
#255
Beilein knows he's losing control of this game.
And isn't sure what to do. Trying to create a spark any way.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:24 PM
#256
even if they beat us they'll
even if they beat us they'll probably come out flat next game after winning their superbowl, and it will mean absolutely nothing in the standings.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:28 PM
#257
"Their superbowl"
Sorry bro, but thew Spartans are the big boys in this game not the other way around. And right now, they are showing it.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
#258
Their defense is just too
Their defense is just too good today. If we win it will be the grittiest W in Mich history. Also, how big is their student section???
February 5th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
#259
Also
It seems that we lose every game that's on cbs. What the fuck?
February 5th, 2012 at 3:36 PM
#260
That doesn't bode well
for the Tournament.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:24 PM
#261
MANBALL Movement!!!!
MANBALL Movement!!!!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:24 PM
#262
So Izzo goes ballistic all
So Izzo goes ballistic all game long and it's OK, but if Beilein complains it's a T? Big Ten officials seem to have a case of Stockholm Syndrome.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:24 PM
#263
desperation time
time to run izzo style. run those fat boys outta the gym.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:24 PM
#264
Ballgame
Completely out muscled. Hopefully such interior destruction will not happen with MM next year. THJ get off the court- His d is laughable.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:26 PM
#265
Morgan is the only one who is
Morgan is the only one who is muscling up
February 5th, 2012 at 3:25 PM
#266
It would be nice if Smotz
It would be nice if Smotz would be able to man up and play in the paint...When he is in, he is not moving at the three point line
February 5th, 2012 at 3:26 PM
#267
Darius Morris
Thisis the first time where he is really missed
February 5th, 2012 at 3:26 PM
#268
of course
thj's guy gets that offensive rebound to keep it going. great game today thj.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:26 PM
#269
T him up
T him up
February 5th, 2012 at 3:26 PM
#270
give Izzo a fucking T
give Izzo a fucking T
February 5th, 2012 at 3:26 PM
#271
FLOPFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOP
FLOPFLOPFLOPFLOPFLOP
February 5th, 2012 at 3:27 PM
#272
Tom Izzo is such a douche
Tom Izzo is such a douche
February 5th, 2012 at 3:27 PM
#273
Rebounding
Outrebounded 22 to 9 so far.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:27 PM
#274
How the hell is Izzo not T'd here?
He just ranted longer and significantly more profanely than Beilein. Same situation -- arguing a call. He gets a warning, though? Such horseshit.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:27 PM
#275
Whiners
They whine like izzo its ridiculous
February 5th, 2012 at 3:27 PM
#276
Why is it not a tech when
Why is it not a tech when Izzo runs out like a beligerent jackass?
February 5th, 2012 at 3:30 PM
#277
wel there ya go the big
wel there ya go the big difference is Michigan can't make a shot. State's defense is good but we're missing open looks oh well lost another game...
February 5th, 2012 at 3:27 PM
#278
Whiners
They whine like izzo its ridiculous
February 5th, 2012 at 3:28 PM
#279
I hope I live to see the day
I hope I live to see the day when Michigan Basketball doesn't get completely dominated inside.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#280
Mitch McGary
Can you stay alive till next year?
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#281
does anyone know Smotrycz 3
does anyone know Smotrycz and THJ's 3 pt percentage in Big Ten season?
February 5th, 2012 at 3:28 PM
#282
Ugh
I want to punch Izzo in his fucking throat. That is all.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:49 PM
#283
I want to choke out Novak
He's a spazzy fucking moron who needs to settle it down.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:28 PM
#284
there we go!!!
there we go!!!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:28 PM
#285
MSU gets a Tech.
MSU gets a Tech.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#286
technical on Izzo there we go
technical on Izzo there we go
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#287
FINALLY
Can they retroactively give Izzo 5 Tech's?
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#288
He should've been tossed a
He should've been tossed a while ago
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#289
Izzo bitches the whole
Izzo bitches the whole fucking game and doesn't get a T is beyond me....
about fucking time
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#290
Hey, let's go straight to
Hey, let's go straight to commercial when Izzo finally gets T'd up!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#291
Finally a technical on Izzo
Finally a technical on Izzo
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#292
Finally T'd up Izzo.
Finally T'd up Izzo.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#293
Eh Eh Eh
Tommy gets a T?
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#294
Finally they make the right
Finally they make the right call and give him a technical
February 5th, 2012 at 3:29 PM
#295
T on Sparty?
what could they possibly be complaining about? the block at the other end?
February 5th, 2012 at 3:30 PM
#296
I believe you mean
The flagrantly obvious block that wasn't even sort of close to being a charge.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:31 PM
#297
Thank you refs for finally
Thank you refs for finally growing a pair.
February 5th, 2012 at 3:31 PM
#298
I'd like for THJ
Gets a couple of dunks...something to get the team & him going! Gonna need him if Michigan can make a couple of runs. to
February 5th, 2012 at 3:31 PM
#299
Still not on Izzo
But haha Dane Fife
February 5th, 2012 at 3:32 PM
#300
He's no Dugan
SECOND-BEST FIFE! SECOND-BEST FIFE!
February 5th, 2012 at 3:31 PM
#301
A tech on MSU now. Come on
A tech on MSU now. Come on boys!
