the just released schedules were a flat-out statement that the B10 doesn't believe SOS will matter in playoff selection
MMB: Michigan (3) vs NC State (18) Open Thread
November 27th, 2012 at 9:22 PM | 
I WAS WRONG
I just wrote
I WAS WRONG
I just wrote
November 27th, 2012 at 9:25 PM |
He's not playing poorly, but
He's not playing poorly, but
He's not playing poorly, but he took a couple of long range threes that made it look like he was pressing a little bit. Kid is awesome, dishing the ball well.... cut down some dribbling and take the points when the D gives it to you.
I will fight 'til I am dead, a winged helmet on my head.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:17 PM |
NC State is much closer than
NC State is much closer than
NC State is much closer than they should be.
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston Churchill
November 27th, 2012 at 9:17 PM |
We should honestly be up by
We should honestly be up by
We should honestly be up by 14 at least.
Former Buckeye Antonio Pittman on being a poster child for compliance: "This osu tattoo stuff is silly. Cats been getting hookups on tatts since back in '01."
November 27th, 2012 at 9:19 PM |
Agree. But I'll take being up
Agree. But I'll take being up
Agree. But I'll take being up by 7 to the 16th ranked team at half
UM alum 2005 Columbus, OH Native (I know.)
November 27th, 2012 at 9:20 PM |
Akkunes reckless playing gave
Akkunes reckless playing gave
Akkunes reckless playing gave them a 6-0 run I believe
I poop excellence
November 27th, 2012 at 9:32 PM |
Yes, they should be
Yes, they should be
And they were when I tuned in with around 8 minutes to go in the half. From that point on, we pulled down exactly ONE rebound, did a fair amount of matador defense, and essentially seemed to decide not to apply the killer stroke.
A bit more intensity would put this one away.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:19 PM |
Trey Burke has 8 assists.
Trey Burke has 8 assists.
Trey Burke has 8 assists. We're far better off with him getting the whole roster involved than relying on him making bailout shots a la last year. His scoring will be there when we need it, but right now we don't
Former Buckeye Antonio Pittman on being a poster child for compliance: "This osu tattoo stuff is silly. Cats been getting hookups on tatts since back in '01."
November 27th, 2012 at 9:23 PM |
assist scrouge.
He has 9.
assist scrouge.
He has 9.
assist scrouge.
He has 9.
Streaming UM games early Sunday morning from Korea, since 2007
November 27th, 2012 at 9:20 PM |
What an awesome feeling it is
What an awesome feeling it is
What an awesome feeling it is to know that you have a good basketball team. I don't know if I could've ever said that in my 24 years of fandom (obviously was too young in the Fab 5 era). I'm literally giddy.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:21 PM |
For someone who remembered the Fab Five era
For someone who remembered the Fab Five era
Enjoy this! I thought Michigan was entitled to good teams and talent but I learned otherwise.
It's fun watching this team play.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:22 PM |
I grew up with the Fab Five
I grew up with the Fab Five
I grew up with the Fab Five as my intro M basketball and they were fun. The Dark Period between then and now was long and no fun but the wait seems to be worth it. Belein has got something special building here and it's fun to look forward to March again.
I poop excellence
November 27th, 2012 at 9:24 PM |
I just wish Beilein was 49
I just wish Beilein was 49
Instead of 59. I want him coaching Michigan basketball for 20 more years!
November 27th, 2012 at 9:26 PM |
He can. Most of these guys
He can. Most of these guys
He can. Most of these guys don't know how to quit.
I poop excellence
November 27th, 2012 at 9:27 PM |
I think you might get your
I think you might get your
I think you might get your wish. John Beilein isn't going anywhere for a long time.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:21 PM |
ON FIRE!!
ON FIRE!!
Call to MGoPhotoshoppers:
Nik Stauskas on Fire!! (He has lived his life on Fire after all)
"Slappin' the Bass" - Matt Vogrich (maybe)
November 27th, 2012 at 9:21 PM |
I blame the 2 cheap fouls on
I blame the 2 cheap fouls on
I blame the 2 cheap fouls on vogrich...because when stauskas needed the breather belein sent in akunne, which led to the mini-run by nc state because he took 2 horrible shots.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:24 PM |
Akunne came in for THJr, not
Akunne came in for THJr, not
Akunne came in for THJr, not Stauskas, I believe. It was the only time Timmy was on the bench the whole half. With LaVert redshirting, Hardaway is the only guy we don't have a good sub for.
I'd rather see Vogrich and Molson Ice on together instead of Akunne though.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:33 PM |
You may be right. I would
You may be right. I would
You may be right. I would frankly rather see spike than akunne.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:31 PM |
For real, Akunne needs to
For real, Akunne needs to
For real, Akunne needs to only see mop up minutes. He can't handle the ball, plays subpar D and takes horrible shots. My main point is.....
November 27th, 2012 at 9:22 PM |
Halftime snowflake.... Are we
Halftime snowflake.... Are we
Halftime snowflake.... Are we the 3rd best team in the country?
UM alum 2005 Columbus, OH Native (I know.)
November 27th, 2012 at 9:25 PM |
we have the offensive firepower to beat all teams
we have the offensive firepower to beat all teams
we just need a more consistent D effort
I do it for my love of the Streets
November 27th, 2012 at 9:26 PM |
This team could very well be...
This team could very well be...
This team could very well be the number 1 team in the country.
They do have a few weaknesses.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:28 PM |
we will be once all of our
we will be once all of our
we will be once all of our young guys gain more experience - possibly mid-way through the Big Ten season. I think we are comfortably Top 10 already, but this team WILL GET BETTER.
It's not only the freshman that will get better. Al Horford will definitely improve as he's only played a few minutes of college ball. But possibly the biggest improvement will come from Burke who, until today's first half 9 assists, was not playing well - shooting poorly, taking bad shots, and not distributing the ball too well (for his ability). He will learn how to adjust to this team and will improve both assists and shooting.
Yeah, top 3 ... at least.
Streaming UM games early Sunday morning from Korea, since 2007
November 27th, 2012 at 9:22 PM |
Need to take it to the rack
Need to take it to the rack
Need to take it to the rack in the second half and force them to give up easy baskets or get their bigs in foul trouble.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:30 PM |
This. We can bang and have
This. We can bang and have
This. We can bang and have fouls to spare in the front court.
I will fight 'til I am dead, a winged helmet on my head.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:23 PM |
Seems like
Seems like
just about all the analysts, studio guys as well as play by play guys are very impressed by M....wait till we get even more cohesive
November 27th, 2012 at 9:28 PM |
I hereby christen Stauskas
I hereby christen Stauskas
Stausk-Ice. Minions, you must all refer to him as such, or Ice for short, henceforth.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:31 PM |
The kid goes ham. CANADIAN
The kid goes ham. CANADIAN
The kid goes ham. CANADIAN BACON.
I poop excellence
November 27th, 2012 at 9:35 PM |
That works
That works
Totally can get with Canadian Bacon
November 27th, 2012 at 9:24 PM |
Sickness
Sickness
Trey isn't even scoring and we are still looking amazing. This team is so sick!!!!
Manball
November 27th, 2012 at 9:27 PM |
This has to scare other teams.
This has to scare other teams.
A top scorer doesn't get a point and still finds a way to contribute. Meanwhile, the rest of the Wolverines are lighting it up.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:26 PM |
Burke's 9 assists tie his
Burke's 9 assists tie his
Burke's 9 assists tie his career high. The Michigan record is 14 (Gary Grant did it twice in 1987).
Twitter: @Raoul_000
November 27th, 2012 at 9:33 PM |
Wow
Wow
For some reason, that seems very low for a record. Crazy
November 27th, 2012 at 9:28 PM |
This team is so much fun to watch..
This team is so much fun to watch..
I remember being so sad at the thought of losing Zack and Stu... what they contributed on and off the floor, and especially leadership role. But my god, has Beilein replaced them with legit talent. Guys with future NBA talent.
Not as bummed as originally thought I would be without those two. But I'll always appreciate what they helped build here.
Charles Woodson. Tom Brady.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:28 PM |
Lets go Staus Baus!!!
Lets go Staus Baus!!!
Lets go Staus Baus!!!
November 27th, 2012 at 9:33 PM |
Well
Well
I go back to the Ricky Green, C.J.Cupek, Hubbard, Johnny Rob, Wayman Britt, Steve Grote and I was spoiled for the most of 3 decades and then an SUV took a tumble and so did our beloved program.
Really nice to see this resurgence that seems like it will be a sustaining thing going forward.
I grew up with U-M being a perennial top ten team in both FB & BB, glad to be there again.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:32 PM |
Said it earlier..... I love
Said it earlier..... I love
Said it earlier..... I love the Fab 5, was an awesome time to be a Michigan BB fan. But I think this team will work harder in the regular season, and might end up accomplishing more if we can get some of these guys to stay for two years or more.
I will fight 'til I am dead, a winged helmet on my head.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:34 PM |
GRIII is a beast on the
GRIII is a beast on the
GRIII is a beast on the boards
I poop excellence
November 27th, 2012 at 9:35 PM |
GRIII has been pounding the boards
GRIII has been pounding the boards
and THJ has been killing the midrange game
I do it for my love of the Streets
November 27th, 2012 at 9:35 PM |
Leslie is a great player
Leslie is a great player
Leslie is a great player
UM alum 2005 Columbus, OH Native (I know.)
November 27th, 2012 at 9:35 PM |
to much dribble
to much dribble
to much dribble
November 27th, 2012 at 9:36 PM |
did espn go dark for anyone?
did espn go dark for anyone?
did espn go dark for anyone?
Harvard: The MICHIGAN of the East
We're not arrogant, we're just better.
November 27th, 2012 at 9:36 PM |
Our defense is lacking
Our defense is lacking
need more communication in transition
I do it for my love of the Streets
November 27th, 2012 at 9:36 PM |
Coming out of the half
Coming out of the half
Coming out of the half looking downright sluggish
Rudy watches inspirational movies about Shawn Hunwick
November 27th, 2012 at 9:36 PM |
We are getting straight up
We are getting straight up
We are getting straight up dominated down low on the blocks.
North Campus' resident Sport Management major
Michigan Concrete Canoe Team - http://umich.edu/~concanoe
November 27th, 2012 at 9:37 PM |
They're
They're
getting too many easy baskets, need to fix that
and Trey with a Trey
November 27th, 2012 at 9:37 PM |
That looked like a long two to me
That looked like a long two to me
but Im not going to argue
Rudy watches inspirational movies about Shawn Hunwick
November 27th, 2012 at 9:37 PM |
That's a foul that GRIIi
That's a foul that GRIIi
That's a foul that GRIIi needs to contest it
I poop excellence
November 27th, 2012 at 9:38 PM |
Well timed three from Burke
Well timed three from Burke
Well timed three from Burke
I will fight 'til I am dead, a winged helmet on my head.
I WAS WRONG
I just wrote above about Trey playing poorly - I didn't realize he had that many assists. WTH? That is incredilbe. That is what he hasn't been able to do well in earlier games. But if he can put up assists like this, he doesn't need to score in order for him to be a GREAT player. 9 assists in a college half is really incredible.
I feel that with this team, Burke should be dishing out about 10 assists per game - which is an incredibly high number for NBA, and even more rare in NCAA. But with these scorers - he should do it - that's what this team needs.
Streaming UM games early Sunday morning from Korea, since 2007