From Mlive:After feeling slighted, again, Michigan's Jordan Morgan stays on the warpath in win over Texas
Title says it all - good Mlive piece about Jordan not liking living in Ridley's shadow and what he did about it.
http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/03/after_feeling_slighte…
All day Friday, Morgan had to answer questions about how the Wolverines were going to limit Texas' massive center. One after another. And with each question, Morgan's focus elevated.
"I ain't got a lot of body fat on me, there's been a lot of weights lifted over my five years here," he said. "I'm not about to just roll over."
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Morgan was as emotional as he's been at any point all season, including the team's senior day at the Crisler Center earlier this month. And when it was all over, and Michigan subbed him out for the final time, he was still letting everyone know about it.
He pumped his fists to the Michigan crowd behind the team bench. Got in assistant coach LaVall Jordan's face and let him know he meant what he said when he told his team he would be just fine vs. Texas on Saturday, and then finished up by head-butting sophomore Mitch McGary right in the chest.
Look one post down. Yours is a better (albiet a bit wordy) thread title but it's covering the same subject.
Disagree. The one below is asking a question about one specific incident. This one happens to explain that incident, but also gives a lot more context. If one has to be deleted, delete the other one.
The only gripe I have is "title says it all." If the "title says it all" then why does there need to be an excerpt in the body?
Does this fall under grammar-nazism?
March 23rd, 2014 at 10:35 AM ^
No, I believe this would fall under Title Facism.
March 23rd, 2014 at 10:08 AM ^
Perhaps. I guess because I had just read a quote from article and saw the link posted here already posted inside the other thread by Raoul it seemed redundant to me but in hindsight who cares.
It's a nice story about Morgan and I like nice stories about Morgan.
March 23rd, 2014 at 12:16 PM ^
As the OP, I also saw the other story below mine and thought about a post with a link, but felt that this story, and Jordan, deserved a small place in the sun today, to say nothing about this Mlive piece being a bit more expansive. Jordan's efforts reducing Ridley to an also ran were outstanding. Jordan Morgan has busted his nuts for this program and, on top of that, he is a fellow engineer, no small accomplishment when he is playing basketball for a top program.
So, again, Kudos to Jordan Morgan. Our fate in the Tournament rests as much on him as Nick or Caris.
And since I am now parnoid about starting any more threads, here is a link to another good piece on Coach B, and how hard it is to beat Michigan on short notice.
http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/03/column_on_a_one_day_p…
Not really it didnt mention anything about the shove late in the game
March 23rd, 2014 at 10:21 AM ^
But I just did my part to upvote you and reverse the trend because... well, because I can.
"And we wouldn't be in the position we are without that man. Jordan Morgan. Our captain." - from the article
Through Morgan's play and, as this article demonstrates, through his attitude, what Beilein said above is absolutely the case. I really liked the fire he was playing with last night, doing exactly what this describes, showing that Ridley wasn't all that. Awesome display indeed.
March 23rd, 2014 at 10:39 AM ^
Got a little dusty in here when I read that. Beilein has coaching covered in just about every way you can.
March 23rd, 2014 at 10:09 AM ^
Amazing turnaround in 12 months. Benched vs VCU to taking a star turn vs Texas.
March 23rd, 2014 at 10:20 AM ^
I don't care if Bakari has to wake Jordan up at 3:45 in the morning every morning and tell him he sucks, so long as he keeps playing with that fire. Ride this man to a championship.
Go Blue!
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Remember though, that this is Michigan. This is MGoBlog. There is just something inherently wrong with the idea of enjoying things.
March 23rd, 2014 at 10:49 AM ^
It was enjoyable to watch. Morgan had Ridley sucking air just a few minutes into the game. When Morgan is allowed to play (not called for ticky tacky fouls) he's more than held his own against other centers, despite what some ill-informed prognosticators write:
This won’t sit favorably with John Beilein and his Michigan Wolverines, who have struggled with opposing big men all season. Ridley will undoubtedly be the most dominant the Wolverines have faced this season.
Read more at http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-basketball/2014/03/22/ncaa-tournament-cameron-ridley-will-lead-texas-basketball-over-michigan/#fd2MPBMOGOkwj1wo.99
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but who's counting?
March 23rd, 2014 at 11:49 AM ^
Besides wearing out Ridley, I noticed Morgan seemed more aggressive offensively. He was calling for the ball a few times, and when he did get the ball, he didn't force anything but looked like he wanted to post up. Made good decisions all around. Michigan's tourney chances are looking much better the way he's been playing.
March 23rd, 2014 at 12:06 PM ^
His offensive decision making this year has been dramatically improved. He's always been a smart dude, but he's finally become a patient offensive player and doesn't panic when doubled. Either waits it out or finds the open man for three.
March 23rd, 2014 at 12:13 PM ^
After destroying Ridley? All hail Khal Jomo.
March 23rd, 2014 at 12:28 PM ^
Love that man.
March 23rd, 2014 at 12:51 PM ^
Four more games, Jordan.
Also, Morgan's free throws yesterday were a goddamn thing of beauty.