Michigan comes back home tonight at primetime 9pm ESPN against Ohio. The atmopshere should be amazing tonight. I expect the Maize Rage packed and ready to go for this one. I expect Burke, THJ, and I think frosh will play alot better from the first matchup. In the Big Ten, this conference is tough enough that it is key to hold serve homecourt. I expect Michigan to be very hungry tonight and get a win.
Beat Ohio
Michigan 74
Ohio 65
Ohio is extremely overrated
Ohio
has played one bad game, at Illinois. They damn near blew us out of the building 3 weeks ago and have played head up against Duke and Kansas. Overrated? Those sound like some famous last words to me. Michigan needs to play well tonight or they will get beat.
I think the first 5-10
I think the first 5-10 minutes are going to be crazy. This is the first big game our freshman have had at home, and I think they're going to be pumped. OSU will try to keep things slow, but I think our guys (especially the freshmen) will be in another gear. I expect that to lead to some quick points, but also some dumb mistakes. In the end, I don't think OSU will get out to a big lead like they did last time, and their offense (read: DeShaun Thomas) won't be able to keep up. Final score: 68-54.
Just win dammit!
Just win dammit!
"But in the tire fire that was last year's secondary he showed a little spark." - Brian Cook
I predict this game will be played
on a Tuesday!
Better let
Gordon Gee know about that.
I predict retinas will be
I predict retinas will be burned. And M pulls it out.
This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, a lotta outs, a lotta what-have-yous.
No free pizza.
No free pizza.
I get free pizza every
I get free pizza every game
perks of knowing cheerleaders, I guess
COYS and lets go Detroit FC!
If we lose our chances of
If we lose our chances of winning the conference drop very fast- if we win we stay in very good shape.
I think everything worked out perfectly for an OSU win last game away- I don't see that happening again. I expect a win by about 6-10 points- but the game never to be too much in doubt for the last ten minutes.
Ohio loses
69-58
"True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise - the other, loyalty." — Yost
I predict Buckey tears.
I predict Buckey tears.
Michigan - 79
*The University of Ohio State - 73
*Thank you, Dontre Wilson.
Michigan in a close one
Craft makes me nervous; he's the one guy who can get Burke off his game. Burke needs to let the game come to him and facilitate the offense instead of making it a personal challege with Craft. Michigan wins 76-70.
Craft is a great player, but
Craft is a great player, but I predict he gets his ankles broken bad on one play. (If Iverson can get Jordan to dance, Burke can get Craft to slip up a bit too.)
Touchdown Michigan!
Did you
just compare Aaron Craft to Michael Jordan?
inadvertently. I actually
inadvertently. I actually hope it's more like this:
Trey Burke - Craft
AI -> Tyran Lue (sixers lakers finals)
Touchdown Michigan!
I predict
Gee will be sitting in his seat at Value City Arena wondering where everyone is.
No, he'll be tweeting
No, he'll be tweeting this:
“Many excited Buckeyes in the Schott tonight—including me! Ready for the men’s basketball game against Michigan.”
MEATCHICKEN 74
ohio 3
Is there a joke behind this
Is there a joke behind this that I'm missing?
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler
Yes
Yes
www.eatacheeseburger.blogspot.com Brian Cook has read this blog!
Care to explain that joke to
Care to explain that joke to me?
I get the fact that Meat-Chicken sounds similar to Mee-Chigan, but is there more to it than that?
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler
I predict redemption. Also
I predict redemption. Also Stauskas heats up again from the 3 and shoots above 60% making at least 4.
Despite what the other guy calls himself, my name actually is Magnus.
Sometime at the start of the
Sometime at the start of the second half, Tim Hardaway will be surrounded by shimmering golden flames as he screams in rage and proceeds to notch a double double
ATTN NBA Dads and Siblings: Have brothers / sons on the hoops come-up?
Michigan = NBA Family U
65-60 good guys
65-60 good guys
No, but seriously, 70-58 us
Beating Ohio...
Here are some key stats - season overall and conference only comparisions:
| COMPLETE SEASON | CONFERENCE ONLY | ||||
| Offensive Stat Comparison | Offensive Stat Comparison | ||||
| Ohio St. | Michigan | Ohio St. | Michigan | ||
| Points/Game | 71.8 | 76.7 | Points/Game | 63.2 | 74.4 |
| Avg Score Margin | 14.5 | 17.2 | Avg Score Margin | 6.2 | 13.2 |
| Assists/Game | 14 | 15.2 | Assists/Game | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| Total Rebounds/Gm | 37.3 | 36.6 | Total Rebounds/Gm | 33.8 | 34.9 |
| Effective FG % | 51.80% | 57.10% | Effective FG % | 45.30% | 49.60% |
| Off Rebound % | 32.30% | 31.80% | Off Rebound % | 25.50% | 33.70% |
| Defensive Stat Comparison | Defensive Stat Comparison | ||||
| Ohio St. | Michigan | Ohio St. | Michigan | ||
| Opp Points/Game | 57.3 | 59.5 | Opp Points/Game | 57 | 61.2 |
| Opp Effective FG % | 43.20% | 46.70% | Opp Effective FG % | 38.30% | 41.50% |
| Off Rebounds/Gm | 10 | 9.1 | Off Rebounds/Gm | 7.8 | 10.6 |
| Def Rebounds/Gm | 25 | 24.2 | Def Rebounds/Gm | 26 | 24.3 |
| Blocks/Game | 4.5 | 2.9 | Blocks/Game | 5 | 3.2 |
| Steals/Game | 6.6 | 5.6 | Steals/Game | 5.7 | 6 |
The typical line for this game gives Michigan 7.5 and Massey is going with an 83% win probability. Looking at the table, it is a game that Michigan can win and win by at least 4-5 possessions if they can can get back to the ruthlessly efficient offense that they are capable of fielding. Control Deshaun Thomas, get him to force shots, and you take away their most consistent threat on offense, I think. Not-so-bold prediction - Michigan takes this one at home in a 74-66-ish performance.
"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."
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If there is a definition of
If there is a definition of must-win, this is it. If we lose tonight, our chances at a conference title take a major hit, and the team's pride and swagger would take a disastrous hit as well. Can't afford to lose to OSU again.
I could see us losing, but I don't think it will happen. I think the team will feed off of Crisler's energy tonight. OSU has a great team, (or a great one-man show in De'Shaun Thomas?) and Aaron Craft is the one man that seems to always have Trey Burke's number, so this game will be close. But, Michigan finds a way to get it done. I also predict that McGary will come up with another big night.
71-66 Blue
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
I predict
I predict a mudhole stomping. 74-55 good guys
You sound like you're from London
Michigan's Points>Ohio's
Michigan's Points>Ohio's Points.
Dammit. I wish I didn't have class today and could get in line before 5
USING GRATUITOUS AMOUNTS OF CAPS LOCK SINCE APRIL 2011
Easy Call
Nothing to it: delimit Deshaun, corral Craft. Michigan 70, Ohio 65
A lifetime of happiness! No man alive could bear it; it would be hell on earth!
George Bernard Shaw
I think we will feast on some
I think we will feast on some home cooking and win by double digits. We'll see how good the Ohio defense is when they start getting called for blocking instead of getting charging calls. Also, if Craft gets called for some early fouls for his aggressive hand checking,this game won't ever be in doubt.
This is a must win game. 71
This is a must win game. 71 to 69 Michigan.
ty
Every game is a must-win game
Every game is a must-win game with Indiana, MSU, Ohio State, and even Wisconsin in your conference.
If MSU/Indiana/Michigan/OSU lose one game, their title chances take a significant shot.
Michigan by 12.
Fun fact: In two seasons, we are 28-1 at home, the lone loss coming at the hand of Purdue on senior night last year (you know, the game that cost Michigan the outright conference title)
HAIL.
Mitch MacGruber gets his
Mitch MacGruber gets his turkey...three throat-rips. Gobble Gobble.
Mich 78 - OSU 68
"Lazy" GRIII quiets his critics and proves he's not so lazy with a 16 and 8 game
"close your mouth and open your mind" - Al Borges
First time
For me at Crisler tonight, section 220, these seats good or bad? What time should I arrive?? Thanks all..
You've got to be a little lacking in self-awareness to level
that charge against a freshman basketball player like some people did after Indiana. Especially after all GR3 has contributed without plays being run for him to date. But you take the bitter with the sweet in sports discussion land.
EDIT: This is a response to Spontaneous and his salutary "lazy" comment up above.
what row?
I think about row 30 and below are decent seats. Row 40-42 is the top.
If an OSU fan divorces his wife are they still brother and sister?
36
Ughh thanks..
alot in disguise
"He stood there like the house by the side of the road, and watched that one go by"
67-62
Good guys
If an OSU fan divorces his wife are they still brother and sister?
No score needed.
Michigan wins, Ohio loses.
Double Post
Double Mint gum is the best!
Hello Charles Woodson, now give me the ball on offense. - Brent Musburger
Michigan wins!
Michigan: A little more
OSU: A little less
I'm not expecting a blowout win but I do expect both teams to beheld to under their season averages for points since both teams play good defense. Should be a good matchup at the PG position. I expect Michigan to hold serve and I won't be disappointed with a season split!
Hello Charles Woodson, now give me the ball on offense. - Brent Musburger
Thad Matta is 17-3 against
Thad Matta is 17-3 against us. Dong punch for the day. Thanks, Twitter.
HAIL.
Every home game is a must win
Every home game is a must win game i would say.
ty
86-67
MICHIGAN GO BLUE
We hate Michigan State. We don't like Penn State too. We don't care for Minnesota, Wisconsin or Notre Dame but we all hate O-S-U.
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Revenge
Michigan by 9.
Lots Of Yellow Highlighter In The House
http://www.umhoops.com/2013/02/04/michigan-to-wear-all-maize-uniforms-shoes-against-ohio-state/
Won't complain anymore if the players like it. It's a Maize out, fergodsakes!
Prediction: Lots of highlights for the men in yellow highlighter. Team with more players who have members of therir immediate family who have played in the NBA wins.
82-67
Michigan
Ohio is extremely overrated and if they can limit D Thomas, they shouldn't have a problem tonight.
Michigan 72 - Ohio 58.
Go Blue, Beat Ohio.
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler