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Mitch McGary to announce decision on Thursday
October 31st, 2011 at 10:05 PM
#302
November 1st, 2011 at 10:51 AM
#303
After seeing the Fed Ex ad
After seeing the Fed Ex ad for AAAAAAAA Auto Repair
November 1st, 2011 at 10:52 AM
#304
oops, hit send too soon.
oops, hit send too soon. After seeing the Fed Ex ad, I laugh when reading your blog name.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:07 PM
#305
Perfect timing. I literally
Perfect timing. I literally just finished watching the fab 5 documentary.
November 1st, 2011 at 8:38 AM
#306
Do they ever show that anymore?
I've been trying to catch it for my DVR for awhile now and it never seems to be on...
November 1st, 2011 at 10:40 AM
#307
http://www.amazon.com/ESPN-Fi
November 2nd, 2011 at 12:48 PM
#308
Christmas
November 2nd, 2011 at 9:57 PM
#309
Wow.
How is stating that I want the DVD for Christmas "overrated"? It was on topic and in the subthread of wha the discussion was about.
Can anyone explain?
November 1st, 2011 at 12:22 PM
#310
It was on
over the weekend.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:23 PM
#311
With you, JCV
I am a major proponent of "one recruit doesn't mean that much," but McGary could be THE recruit who makes it "cool" for top-10 players to sign with Michigan again. This story, if it happens, would be big enough that it could make the basketball team's recruiting class actually look better than that of the football team.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:11 PM
#312
Every source out there is
Every source out there is saying it is Michigan too. Amazing recruiting job by the staff if it turns out to be true.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:12 PM
#313
i do not
Have a good gut feeling. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
October 31st, 2011 at 10:20 PM
#314
That makes you the only one
things can change obviously, but there's literally no one reputable out there at the moment saying anything other than "it's going to be Michigan."
October 31st, 2011 at 10:53 PM
#315
Fuck the heck?
People don't like hearing good news anymore?
November 1st, 2011 at 11:31 AM
#316
There are plenty of
believers. Leave those who don't believe,to what they do best...
November 1st, 2011 at 8:57 AM
#317
I haven't followed UM BB...
in years (a few years after the second mini fab five came and went) but it he signs for UM I will be picking it back up. I have watched it a bit the past few years since coach B came along, but this would give me all I need to follow it as relentlessly as football. Go Blue Mitch!
November 1st, 2011 at 11:42 AM
#318
Honestly, this team is going
Honestly, this team is going to be really good even if we don't get McGary. They're fun to watch, and just as root-for-able (should be a word.) as the football team.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:13 PM
#319
My F5 key should probably be
My F5 key should probably be worried.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:20 PM
#320
Time to release the F5's?
Time to release the F5's?
October 31st, 2011 at 10:14 PM
#321
Lean?
Besides left, left of the Mrs. Sippi, left on the political spectrum, any insider infomation on his latest lean?
Sorry, a little late!
October 31st, 2011 at 10:15 PM
#322
Everyone seems to say
Everyone seems to say Michigan.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:14 PM
#323
Fingers Crossed
Fingers crossed that he plays his home games at Crisler......tendons be damned, they shall remain crossed.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:15 PM
#324
Cannot wait till Thursday
Cannot wait till Thursday! I think it's going to be great news. This 2012 class is already awesome but with McGary it would be amazing.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:23 PM
#325
Easy top 10
Would be a class that any school in the country (except maaaaybe Kentucky) would look at and say "Yup. That works for me."
November 1st, 2011 at 11:29 AM
#326
With the potential of being...
...top five when its all said and done!
October 31st, 2011 at 10:18 PM
#327
Buckle. The F. Up.
Buckle. The F. Up.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:36 PM
#328
Buckled! C'mon Mitch!!!
October 31st, 2011 at 10:45 PM
#329
Strap in!
October 31st, 2011 at 10:25 PM
#330
If Mitch McGary picks
If Mitch McGary picks Michigan on Thursday I will be soooooooo happy.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:28 PM
#331
The reaction of this blog
will be insane.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:40 PM
#332
I can appreciate a good Craig
I can appreciate a good Craig Tucker reference.
I can also appreciate a good post player.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:26 PM
#333
Nasty
That will be one sick lineup if we pull this off. Burke, Brundidge, Hardaway, Mcgary and Morgan. Not to mention Glen Robinson III coming off the bench.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:29 PM
#334
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What about Smotrycz as a Jr?
October 31st, 2011 at 10:29 PM
#335
Assuming Hardaway doesn't go
Assuming Hardaway doesn't go pro after this season. I hope he doesn't, but he might...
Also add Smotrycz to that list. Basically our 2012 team will be amazing if Mcgary commits.
November 1st, 2011 at 9:19 AM
#336
I don't think Hardaway will
I don't think Hardaway will go pro after this season. It's a bad year for it. Last year, with the lockout hanging over the NBA, some didn't leave for the draft. Might as well stay, THJ.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:27 PM
#337
I can't believe there was a point of time
when I didn't want him at Michigan. I was an idiot. Go Blue, Mitch McGary, Go Blue.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:28 PM
#338
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Me on Thursday
October 31st, 2011 at 10:29 PM
#339
Needs moar f5.
Needs moar f5.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:42 PM
#340
posted from iPhone
*all of us on thursday :)
November 1st, 2011 at 10:26 AM
#341
Hoping this is me on Thursday...
October 31st, 2011 at 10:29 PM
#342
yes
October 31st, 2011 at 10:37 PM
#343
Go blue
I sure hope he comes to Ann arbor, then Payton signs with hoke and then yuri wright would make it a great week
October 31st, 2011 at 10:45 PM
#344
October 31st, 2011 at 11:21 PM
#345
FWIW, McGary is listed as
FWIW, McGary is listed as high interest for Michigan and medium interest for all other schools.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:39 PM
#346
Saw that, too.
But it also says it was last updated 1 September.
November 1st, 2011 at 12:22 AM
#347
It's been updated. Florida,
It's been updated. Florida, Duke, and Michigan all listed as high interest
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player?id=66847&...
October 31st, 2011 at 10:47 PM
#348
Jetpack bitches
Jetpack bitches
November 1st, 2011 at 11:10 AM
#349
Turning point
"After watching that crazy ass dude in the jetpack land in the Big House, I knew which school I wanted to play basketball for." -MM
October 31st, 2011 at 10:47 PM
#350
Mitch McGary the decision
Mitch McGary the decision will be on ESPN Thursday.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:51 PM
#351
"So what's it gonna be, Mitch?"
"Next fall I'll be taking my talents to East Stadium."
November 1st, 2011 at 10:20 AM
#352
It will air at ...
His decision will air on a show beginning at 5:00 PM on ESPNU.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:49 PM
#353
Hill
You better be right Bouncing Bobby Hill. Mitch could be our biggest recruit since Chris Webber.
GO BLUE!!
October 31st, 2011 at 11:07 PM
#354
You mean Jerod Ward
Ward was the #1 overall recruit back in 1995. People keep forgetting Ward
October 31st, 2011 at 11:17 PM
#355
posted from iPhone
Ward is unforgettable. Coming out of high school, he could hit 3-pointers with equal accuracy with his right or left hand. As turned out, he continued that trend in college -- about 20%. He was supposed to be the next Scottie Pippen -- unfortunately he was the Scottie Pippen who played after MJ retired
November 1st, 2011 at 2:00 PM
#356
One recruiting analyst said-
"He scores like we breath".
COUGH COUGH COUGH
But he was really more Benard King, after the knee surgery. Because man, that kid couldn't stay healthy. (I was going to say "couldn't get a break", but he probably had one of those over his career).
October 31st, 2011 at 10:49 PM
#357
Not buying it
until I hear from Ace Williams
October 31st, 2011 at 10:54 PM
#358
Please do not get me
started on what that guy had to say earlier. The other Ace Williams came on 247 and put his thoughts on Zach Banner. I keep forgetting that we have two Ace William's. One who knows what he is talking about and the other.....well, i have no clue why he even exist.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:55 PM
#359
There's only one Ace Williams
The Ace here is Ace Anbender.
November 1st, 2011 at 8:42 AM
#360
You win.
You my friend, win the most awesome pic in relation to the thread topic award.
Well done, very well done.
October 31st, 2011 at 10:50 PM
#361
Buckled. Up.
(and
Buckled. Up.
(and saying prayers)
(with fingers and toes crossed)
October 31st, 2011 at 11:00 PM
#362
GTFO my court
GTFO my court
November 1st, 2011 at 1:28 AM
#363
O for on?
I would trade my
O for on?
I would trade my whole bag of Halloween candy for Mitch Mcgary. And I got TWO king size Butterfingers.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:02 PM
#364
I will now have MITCH MC
I will now have MITCH MC GARY, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP running through my head for the next 2+ days.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:23 PM
#365
Maybe McGary's decision to go
Maybe McGary's decision to go Blue sways Zach Banner to bring his talent to the gridiron and hardwood in Ann Arbor. Holy crap, what a team that would be.
November 1st, 2011 at 12:21 AM
#366
Obviously crazy speculative
Obviously crazy speculative but has a player ever won national championships in both major sports? Given our recruiting classes it wouldn't be completely out of the realm of possibility for banner and we would probably give him one of the better shots at it.
November 1st, 2011 at 1:47 AM
#367
I don't think so
But I do believe that Charlie Ward was the closest. National championship in football for FSU, and his basketball team made it to the sweet 16.
November 1st, 2011 at 8:41 AM
#368
I don't really want to go
I don't really want to go through and look, but the list of schools with titles in both sports goes like this:
Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio, Syracuse, UCLA.
So if someone has done that, it couldn't be at any other school.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:38 PM
#369
Given the timing I would be
Given the timing I would be surprised if it were not Michigan. If it dragged on longer I would be worried.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:46 PM
#370
Announcement Will Be Made
on ESPNU REcruiting Nation at 5pm on Thursday. The link below has some additional information that is very nice, but I will refrain from conveying such information due to any potential bad luck that I may bring about! Fingers Crossed!
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/31/mcgary-warren-to-announce-this-week/
November 1st, 2011 at 1:51 AM
#371
Great Article, thanks for
Great Article, thanks for posting this! I can't wait till Thursday!
November 1st, 2011 at 7:15 AM
#372
so
liveblog at 4:30?
October 31st, 2011 at 11:58 PM
#373
I can has McGary?
I can has McGary?
November 1st, 2011 at 12:07 AM
#374
This may not be a Fab
This may not be a Fab Five-level class...but McGary sure is a Fab Five-Star recruit. You know what you need to do Mitch.
November 1st, 2011 at 12:16 AM
#375
Twould be a most cool pickup . . .
but from what I've read this has been a stressful process for Mitch and his family, so while fingers and other appendages are crossed for him to join the M Family, I'm also hoping his decision provides some welcome peace and quiet. Best wishes on your choice, young man.
November 1st, 2011 at 12:45 AM
#376
Glenn Robinson III
Glenn Robinson III is his good friend, right? If so, that can only help us even more.
GO BLUE!!
November 1st, 2011 at 1:33 AM
#377
Mitch-igan for Mitch McGary
Hey guys checkout this mini magazine I created to show Michigan's support for Mitch McGary.
Share it out, lets try to get Mitch to see it.
http://fancite.com/magazine/mitch-mcgary
November 1st, 2011 at 1:47 AM
#378
God I hope this happens...I
God I hope this happens...I will take such a hearty drink if we pick this guy up...
November 1st, 2011 at 2:05 AM
#379
Belein's Recruitment
No one else knows this, because no one else is as much of a BBall junkie as I am. Yet, it is uber-awesome, and needs to be said.
MM was recruited by Coach B a LONG time ago, back when he was a '11 recruit. Yes, he was a '11 recruit, and not a highly ranked one at that. (I don't have a link, but ask Dylan from UMHoops.com. It was on there a few years ago.) Dook wasn't recruiting him, UNC wasn't recruiting him, heck, IU wasn't even recruiting him.
We all talk about how Coach B is an outstanding evaluator of talent. But let me put this into perspective. He picked:
2*s: Dougless, Novak
3*s: THJ, Robinson (at the time), MM (at the time), Buke (at the time), Morgan
I know I'm leaving a few out, but the point is made. Coach B knows both whom and how to recruit. The most important part is he knows how to coach talent in the offseason and during practice. He's simply one of the best coaches out there in recruiting.
Caveats: He hasn't picked up anyone big (yet.) Regardless, his classes have been getting better and better each and every year. (HT: espn) '12 will (dur) be the best one yet.
And in case you missed it: Coach B is a good recruiter, talent evaluator, and coach. That is all.
November 1st, 2011 at 8:35 AM
#380
He does a great job of
identifying talents before they explode. Smotrycz is a great example. THJ, GRIII are another example.
It's time to trust JB's evaluations if you haven't already by now.
November 1st, 2011 at 8:35 AM
#381
HOF coach, for sure; has
some of the gravitas of a John Wooden, but a unique individual, too. Coolest thing about him: how open he is to his players' and assistants' ideas.
November 1st, 2011 at 8:27 AM
#382
PLEASE COME MITCH
PLEASE PLEASE!
November 1st, 2011 at 9:00 AM
#383
It's too early!!! ...I can't help it.
Right half of me: "It's too early you idiot!!!"
Left half of me: "I can't help it."
Right half of me: "What the fuck are you doing? It's 2011!!
Left half of me: "But what if..."
Right half of me: "---what if?! What if this right nut. There is no reason to be thinking of this!!"
Left half of me: "Do you think Hardaway will stay?"
Right half of me: "I can't believe you just asked that."
Left half of me: "Does GRob3 start as a freshman?"
Right half of me: "La la la...I can't hear you! La la la...I can't hear you!"
Left half of me: "But wait, listen!"
Right half of me: "I'm not listening!"
Left half of me: "Yes you are, you just answered!"
Right half of me: "No I'm ----"
Left half of me: *punches right half and knocks it out for 30 seconds*
______________________________________________________
2013 Starting Lineup
C- Jordan Morgan
PF- Mitch McGary
SF- Glenn Robinson III
SG- Tim Hardaway Jr.
PG- Trey Burke
Key Reserves
PF- Evan Smotrycz
SG- Matt Vogrich
SG- Carlton Brundidge
C- Jon Horford
SF- Nick Stauskas
______________________________________________________
Right half of me: *begins to wake up*
Left half of me: *quickly presses save*
November 1st, 2011 at 11:43 AM
#384
It's not too early. All but
It's not too early. All but one of those players have already committed. The future is bright regardless, but dang would that be a scary lineup with McGary.
November 1st, 2011 at 9:53 AM
#385
I don't follow basketball
I don't follow basketball closely that much anymore. Isn't McGary believed to be a "one-and-done" guy? How much of an impact could he have for UM in just one season?
November 1st, 2011 at 10:40 AM
#386
Even if he is a one-and-done,
Even if he is a one-and-done, it would be a huge boost for the 2012-13 year. With the team we have already and GRIII, Stauskas and McGary coming in, it wouldn't be unreasonable to call us a national contender.
McGary's a consensus top 5 recruit in the nation. He's also eligible for the 2012 draft if he wanted to enter and some people seem to think he'd be a top 5 pick there if he was inclined to be a part of it.
McGary would play a big part in making M bball relevant nationally again. Even if he left after one year, that perception wouldn't go away as quickly.
November 1st, 2011 at 12:15 PM
#387
Recruiting one-and-dones is
Recruiting one-and-dones is pointless. It's why Kentucky is such an irrelevant program
November 1st, 2011 at 11:58 AM
#388
is it possible to get muppets
is it possible to get muppets for a committment?
November 1st, 2011 at 12:00 PM
#389
We’re due.
It has been a good spell since we had a Hello post…. We’re due
November 1st, 2011 at 12:00 PM
#390
We’re due.
It has been a good spell since we had a Hello post…. We’re due
November 1st, 2011 at 12:09 PM
#391
So If McGary was eligible last year
Why couldn't he join after Christmas? If he's going to leave early anyway, why not see if he wants to play an extra semester?
