Open Thread/DVR Reminder: Michigan basketball @ Iowa 1:00 Big Ten Network
Men's basketball tips off against Iowa at 1:00 today on the B1G network. Michigan has the better team, but that has been the case for several years, and Iowa has been pesky. Dylan(by way of Ken Pomeroy) has Michigan winning by 4 http://www.umhoops.com/2012/01/13/game-18-michigan-at-iowa-preview/#more-24200 ,
He also points out that Iowa barely shoots from downtown at all...I'm thinking woot 1-3-1?
Vegas likes Michigan by a field goal. Beilein says Iowa is going to try to get out and run, and that Michigan will have to play significantly better than Iowa to win on the road(why does that sound familiar?)http://www.umhoops.com/2012/01/13/video-notes-quotes-john-beilein-previews-iowa/
My personal take: Iowa has serious Multiple Personality Disorder, as evidenced by their Wisky/Minny road wins vs their baby seal impersonation against those two SU schools who celebrated when Nebraska joined the conference(because they finally have a school to look down on).
That red-headed kid Aaron White is pretty good, and Basabe is still there, but I dont really think either one is ready to keep up with Novak, the Notorious SMOTRYCZ or Morgan. If Stu can slow down Matt Gatens(and all evidence suggest he WILL be able to) I like Michigan's chances.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:22 PM ^
Chance to take the lead.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:23 PM ^
Well this is an offensively challenged lineup.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:23 PM ^
Oh man. Novack, it's ok.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:24 PM ^
only 22 people there to chant air ball.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:24 PM ^
It's making an appearance in Iowa City.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:24 PM ^
Put Burke back in!
January 14th, 2012 at 1:24 PM ^
off the floor. He's been consistently playing awful since B1G play started. Bad defense, bad shooting, bad dribbling. Just bad.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
Are more exciting than this game right now.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
Throwing some real bricks out there...
January 14th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
We're playing ok D but the offense is just Chuck Up The Three and no one is hitting anything
January 14th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
We have no movement on offense, absolutely none. No one is showing in the high post, and there are just players standing behind the arc waiting for a drive and kick.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
Can never be out of the game at the same time. Any points we get when they are is just unexpected
January 14th, 2012 at 1:26 PM ^
agree on Smotrycz looking awful out there, but they all look slow and extremely lethargic they better pick up the play for the Mich St game
January 14th, 2012 at 1:26 PM ^
I feel like you have to walk up and smack Morgan in the face as hard as you can to wake him up. We are so much better when he's effective.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:26 PM ^
Is making any shots, guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 14th, 2012 at 1:26 PM ^
IDK if we get to 20 points this half...
January 14th, 2012 at 1:26 PM ^
January 14th, 2012 at 1:27 PM ^
The LSU football team is laughing at our lack of offense
January 14th, 2012 at 1:28 PM ^
Great move by Morgan. Would love to have him get going.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:28 PM ^
January 14th, 2012 at 1:29 PM ^
Iowa coach McCaffery not too pleased with the matador defense on Morgan
January 14th, 2012 at 1:30 PM ^
Did he slam a chair yet?
January 14th, 2012 at 1:29 PM ^
These announcers are terrible.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:30 PM ^
Tebow > Our offense.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:30 PM ^
This is getting to be a real grindfest...................Grindfest 2012.....!!!!!!!
January 14th, 2012 at 1:31 PM ^
relevant username?
January 14th, 2012 at 1:31 PM ^
Big ten commenting really struggling today. As they always do.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:32 PM ^
How long does it take to determine the correct remaining shot clock time?
January 14th, 2012 at 1:32 PM ^
This is riveting television
January 14th, 2012 at 1:33 PM ^
Could be a long day if we keep turning it over too.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
The turnovers this year are very upsetting.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
No, Matt. Just no...
January 14th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
Please stop shooting the three
January 14th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
My eyes are bleeding
January 14th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
Luckily there's a Red Wings game on too or else this afternoon would be dreadful trying to watch this game
January 14th, 2012 at 1:35 PM ^
Awful in every aspect of the game in the this half. Beilein better chew some ass at the half.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:35 PM ^
We can't throw it in the ocean today
January 14th, 2012 at 1:35 PM ^
appear to be waking up. still shooting terrible though...
January 14th, 2012 at 1:35 PM ^
Morgan scored in the post, it would be nice to see them go back to him, especially with the way the outside shots are going.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:35 PM ^
We have 4 white guys out there. Uh oh...
January 14th, 2012 at 1:39 PM ^
Sarcasm meter a little off today?
January 14th, 2012 at 1:36 PM ^
Undone by Smotrycz.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:36 PM ^
Didn't see that coming
January 14th, 2012 at 1:37 PM ^
Cause it didn't happen. BS
January 14th, 2012 at 1:40 PM ^
Questionable for sure
January 14th, 2012 at 1:37 PM ^
Fuck.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:37 PM ^
Wow this awful. I can barely watch us play so bad against these cornpeople
January 14th, 2012 at 1:37 PM ^
I guess this is the kind of team we are without Burke