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February 21st, 2012 at 10:13 PM | Morgan, bro (Score:2 Normal)
tistonion wings
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Morgan, bro

Go Blue

February 21st, 2012 at 10:13 PM | Morgan (Score:1)
Indy Wolverine
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Does anyone miss more point blank baskets than Morgan? Ugh.

February 21st, 2012 at 10:15 PM | Nix and Payne for MSU rival (Score:2)
Hokemania
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Nix and Payne for MSU rival Morgan. It seems to be a problem for centers in this state.

Whatcha gonna do, little brother?

February 21st, 2012 at 10:16 PM | Well, Morgan does lead the (Score:3 Insightful)
mgokev
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Well, Morgan does lead the B1G in FG% and is #13 in NCAA in FG%...

GO BLUE

February 21st, 2012 at 10:14 PM | Morgan misses waaay... (Score:1)
KAYSHIN15
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too many bunnies

Reporter: “Did you visit the Parthenon while in Greece?”
Shaquille O’Neill: “I can’t really remember the names of all the clubs we went to.”

February 21st, 2012 at 10:14 PM | This team, I swear to God, (Score:2 Normal)
MGoKereton
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This team, I swear to God, leads the nation in "NOOOOOOWHATAREYOUDOYESSSSSSSSWOOOOOOO" moments.

Lived the Dream. 2008-2012

February 21st, 2012 at 10:14 PM | I love Morgan, but unless he (Score:1)
WillRussJohn
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I love Morgan, but unless he is dunking I always have a gut feeling that the ball is going to roll out. 

February 21st, 2012 at 10:14 PM | Morgan with his obligatory (Score:1)
Knappster
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Morgan with his obligatory easy layup miss

February 21st, 2012 at 10:14 PM | We look a million times (Score:2)
Hokemania
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We look a million times better with Morgan on the floor. He's been playing great the last few games. I don't know what his issue with hitting the easy shots is, though. 

Whatcha gonna do, little brother?

February 21st, 2012 at 10:16 PM | It is something we should (Score:2)
ken725
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It is something we should expect at least twice a game.

Greetings from Bolivia.

"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple."  - Gary Moeller

February 21st, 2012 at 10:15 PM | I don't think I've ever said this acronym (Score:2)
UMxWolverines
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But Morgan...smh

"Ohio is like a giant turd that Michigan just can't pinch off"

February 21st, 2012 at 10:16 PM | come on Morgan go up strong (Score:1)
MGoJerry
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come on Morgan go up strong and finish that

February 21st, 2012 at 10:16 PM | Really? (Score:1)
Tshimanga Cowabunga
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Blocked by Curletti? 

February 21st, 2012 at 10:16 PM | How is a blocked shot a held (Score:2)
snarling wolverine
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How is a blocked shot a held ball?  I don't understand that rule at all.

February 21st, 2012 at 10:18 PM | It could be a travel... (Score:2)
Hokemania
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It could be a travel...

Whatcha gonna do, little brother?

February 21st, 2012 at 10:17 PM | Are any of these guys imports (Score:2)
ken725
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Are any of these guys imports from Europe?

Greetings from Bolivia.

"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple."  - Gary Moeller

February 21st, 2012 at 10:17 PM | Morgan is definitely (Score:1)
Roy G. Biv
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Morgan is definitely struggling on the offensive end right now.

I got a letter from the government the other day . . .

February 21st, 2012 at 10:18 PM | Announcers taking very slight (Score:1)
tistonion wings
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Announcers taking very slight jabs at Michigan, atleast its better tha Bilas

Go Blue

February 21st, 2012 at 10:19 PM | I'm listening to the Michigan (Score:2)
ken725
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I'm listening to the Michigan stream so these guys aren't stupid.

Greetings from Bolivia.

"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple."  - Gary Moeller

February 21st, 2012 at 10:18 PM | Man all their shots are just (Score:1)
Lionsfan
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Man all their shots are just falling

If you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished?

StraightDave owes me a steak dinner

February 21st, 2012 at 10:18 PM | We're afraid to defend now (Score:1)
tistonion wings
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We're afraid to defend now because of first half fouls

Go Blue

February 21st, 2012 at 10:19 PM | Smotrycz!!! (Score:1)
Lionsfan
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Smotrycz!!!

If you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished?

StraightDave owes me a steak dinner

February 21st, 2012 at 10:19 PM | get stops dammit (Score:1)
tistonion wings
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get stops dammit

Go Blue

February 21st, 2012 at 10:20 PM | Novak said "Fuckin' (Score:2)
M Fanfare
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MGoPoints: 1558

Novak said "Fuckin' bullshit." I agree, Zack. I agree.

Hail to the college whose colors we wear,

Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!

February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 PM | We need to keep getting to (Score:2)
ken725
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We need to keep getting to the rim to get these guys in foul trouble.  The only thing is we need to make the FTs.

Greetings from Bolivia.

"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple."  - Gary Moeller

February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 PM | ohmygod freethrows (Score:1)
MGoKereton
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ohmygod freethrows

Lived the Dream. 2008-2012

February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 PM | Good God. (Score:1)
Indy Wolverine
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What are we shooting from the line tonight?

February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 PM | wtf (Score:3 Normal)
Hokemania
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2-7 from the FT line

Whatcha gonna do, little brother?

February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 PM | How has THJ missed 4 FT's in (Score:1)
Lionsfan
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How has THJ missed 4 FT's in a row?

If you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished?

StraightDave owes me a steak dinner

February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 PM | Jesus, let the kids fucking (Score:1)
StateStreet
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Jesus, let the kids fucking play. What a joke.

February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 PM | mother f'er FTS! (Score:1)
tistonion wings
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mother f'er FTS!

Go Blue

February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 PM | Hardaway has missed four (Score:1)
EZ Bud
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Hardaway has missed four straight free throws. awesome.

This is MICHIGAN

February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 PM | Hardaway (Score:2)
UMxWolverines
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Smh

"Ohio is like a giant turd that Michigan just can't pinch off"

February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 PM | Wow (Score:1)
Tshimanga Cowabunga
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Come on Hardaway. Gotta make the fts

February 21st, 2012 at 10:22 PM | And then he takes a three? (Score:1)
EZ Bud
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And then he takes a three? Yeah.. cuz you're really feeling hot right now. Smh.

This is MICHIGAN

February 21st, 2012 at 10:21 PM | Free throws and rebounds. (Score:2)
M Fanfare
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Free throws and rebounds. C'mon, man!

Hail to the college whose colors we wear,

Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!

February 21st, 2012 at 10:22 PM | Why did you shoot that (Score:1)
Lionsfan
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Why did you shoot that Tim!?!?!?!?

If you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished?

StraightDave owes me a steak dinner

February 21st, 2012 at 10:22 PM | Morgans layups are more (Score:3 Insightful)
aMAIZEN slot ninja
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Morgans layups are more accurate then Hardaways free throws

 

Hail to the Victors Valiant!! Hail to the Conquering Heroes!!

February 21st, 2012 at 10:22 PM | Hardaway is AWFUL tonight.  (Score:1)
Roy G. Biv
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Hardaway is AWFUL tonight.  Wow.

I got a letter from the government the other day . . .

February 21st, 2012 at 10:23 PM | I haven't been this (Score:2)
Hokemania
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I haven't been this frustrated watching a basketball game since the Oklahoma game three years ago.

Whatcha gonna do, little brother?

February 21st, 2012 at 10:23 PM | This game looks like a good (Score:1)
WillRussJohn
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This game looks like a good ole big ten shootout. First team to 50 wins. 

February 21st, 2012 at 10:23 PM | C'mon Hardaway (Score:1)
creelymonk10
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C'mon Hardaway, left 6 pts ont he board so far with FTs and then take a 3 with 30 seconds left on the shot clock.

"Gentlemen, it is better to have died as a small boy than to fumble this football."
-John Heisman

February 21st, 2012 at 10:23 PM | Burke and Timmy need to take (Score:1)
Knappster
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Burke and Timmy need to take it to the rim EVERY time.

February 21st, 2012 at 10:23 PM | I feel like I'm watching a (Score:1)
samsoccer7
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I feel like I'm watching a high school game.

February 21st, 2012 at 10:23 PM | THJ (Score:1)
powhound
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Is not THS

 "gonna twist the cap off a green lizard" - Jim "Mad Dog" Mandich 

February 21st, 2012 at 10:24 PM | SDFGHJK (Score:1)
MichiganMan2424
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That expresses my feelings right now.

Eventually one of the two teams has to score, right? We've had plenty of opportunities. I'm worried we missed to many. THJ's free throws and Morgan's failed layups. I'm nervous.

Practice makes perfect. Unless you're the Buckeyes. Then you have to cheat.

February 21st, 2012 at 10:25 PM | Has Hardaway made any free (Score:1)
Champ Kind
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Has Hardaway made any free throws tonight?  I know he's missed at least 5.  Him making his free throws combined with Burke shooting from less that 43 feet away would be helpful.  

Whammy!

February 21st, 2012 at 10:26 PM | For those wondering (Score:1)
M-Wolverine
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Northwestern 37-33 11:00 left.

"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk

February 21st, 2012 at 10:31 PM | Thanks... (Score:1)
You'reMyBoyBlue
Joined: 12/13/2011
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I think...

February 21st, 2012 at 10:26 PM | Holy f'n hell (Score:1)
MidMichiganLaurence
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What. The. Fuck??

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