Thoughts on #2 Michigan vs Eastern Mich
Michigan plays Eastern tomm night at Crisler 830 pm BTN. This will be last game before Christmas. It says the game is sold out, which is kind of suprising to me will see. Trey Burke is playing some great ball. I would like to hope this is a game we can get some game action for Spike and Caris and wouldn't mind play McGary and Max alot as well. We will get the win to move 12-0 for best start since I was born 1985 lol.
December 19th, 2012 at 8:59 AM ^
Not sure these count as thoughts.
December 19th, 2012 at 12:09 PM ^
Even that's a bit of a stretch.
December 19th, 2012 at 5:53 PM ^
Different kind of flake.
December 20th, 2012 at 1:29 AM ^
Corn Flakes you say?
December 19th, 2012 at 9:03 AM ^
December 19th, 2012 at 9:04 AM ^
Not sure why it would be surprising we're sold out. We're the #2 team in nation, so Michigan fans, especially ones coming back home for the holidays, want to see them before Big Ten play (and pricing) kicks in, and we're also only a few minutes away from the school and fanbase we're playing. That being said, I'd expect the student spillover sections to be quite empty anyways.
December 19th, 2012 at 9:15 AM ^
I imagine a lot of parents have been asked by their kids to see a game- and now that school is getting out and the game is cheaper than future Big Ten games I don't think it's too surprising- it's great to see the excitement about UM Basketball again though! Who would have thought 5 years ago we'd be receiving first place votes and be poissibly undefeated heading into Big Ten play to DEFEND a Big Ten title...
Thoughts: May not see as much rest from players as you would think since it is a slower week and players may not need as much rest. Plus with Horford injury the big man rotation will stay the same as it has been. Spike and Caris will hopefully see more time because we should crush Eastern- not because of break would be my guess. Im also not sure you want to rest Burke too much- if he stays on fire I would want to keep fueling that fire and aim for 30-35 minutes especialyl knowing he will have time to rest after the game- let him stay hot.
December 19th, 2012 at 9:38 AM ^
it is surprizing that we are sold out considering that only about a quarter of the upper bowl was filled during various BIG games during the Fab Five years forgadsakes. Michigan selling out Eastern Michigan is notable, this state has basketball fever right now.
December 19th, 2012 at 10:52 AM ^
at Madison Square Garden recently, they made the crowd seem fuller by blacking out the upper most tier. I had to point that out to people with me, they had not noticed.
havent been in the Center, but know the Arena could not have done it without a cheesy look. I suspect the proper lighting is important.
really hard to imagine the full full place for Eastern.
we'll see tonight!
December 19th, 2012 at 9:14 AM ^
Speaking as someone who was at the Eastern game in 1997, to see us lose in overtime one week after we beat #1 Duke, that really sucked. That game was sold out as well but the students were home for Christmas and sold their tickets. I sat in the upper bowl, which was about 70% Eastern fans and they took that place over.
I'd prefer it if Eagle nation didn't take Crisler over again. Has UM started their Christmas break yet?
December 19th, 2012 at 9:22 AM ^
Today is our last day of finals.
December 19th, 2012 at 9:25 AM ^
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December 19th, 2012 at 10:52 AM ^
Ugh...the "f" word. I certainly don't miss taking final examinations. I'm so glad I'm done with college.
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December 19th, 2012 at 11:58 AM ^
I know its not your fault for calling it 'product' but I wanted to take the time to say how much I detest calling it 'product'.
Let's call it....'entertainment'.
December 19th, 2012 at 9:18 AM ^
Deep thoughts...
I hope if dogs ever take over the world, and they chose a king, they don't just go by size, because I bet there are some chihuahuas with some good ideas.
Jack Handy
December 19th, 2012 at 11:22 AM ^
Is an asshat a hat for your ass or an ass-shaped hat for your head? Thoughts?
December 19th, 2012 at 1:52 PM ^
It is someone with their head up their Buttocks, thus wearing there ass as a hat. See also cock knuckle and dip shit.
December 19th, 2012 at 12:38 PM ^
If dogs take over the world, our dog better hook me up for picking up her poop for 3 years.
December 19th, 2012 at 9:18 AM ^
December 19th, 2012 at 9:22 AM ^
...lol indeed.
December 19th, 2012 at 9:23 AM ^
The world ends on the 21st.
December 19th, 2012 at 9:31 AM ^
Michigan seems to be getting better and better they're at home where they play lights out I have a feeling this won't be close.
December 19th, 2012 at 9:48 AM ^
"I don't know anything about Eastern Michigan, but they're in trouble."
December 19th, 2012 at 10:21 AM ^
and will bring some fans plus I could get nosebleed tickets for under $15 to take all the kids. It would be more of a surprise imho if this game didn't sell out, or close to it. UM hoops is the most exciting sports product (not just bball) around here in some time and Trey Burke could be UM's highest pro draft pick since Jake Long.
December 19th, 2012 at 10:41 AM ^
...I had a krytonite cross, so I can keep both Superman and Dracula away.
December 19th, 2012 at 10:50 AM ^
Does the OP need an English lesson or a return to third grade (or both)?
December 19th, 2012 at 10:51 AM ^
Am I missing something?
December 19th, 2012 at 11:00 AM ^
No, but the OP sure is
December 19th, 2012 at 10:59 AM ^
Just a suggestion
December 19th, 2012 at 11:03 AM ^
And people actually showing up.
December 19th, 2012 at 11:15 AM ^
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December 19th, 2012 at 12:13 PM ^
When most people learned enough grammer to get through a post.
December 19th, 2012 at 2:22 PM ^
December 19th, 2012 at 11:31 AM ^
First of all, if you're going to abbreviate "tomorrow" at least note how many "m's" are in the word...
December 19th, 2012 at 12:49 PM ^
I'm thinking about not going to this because I have a lot to do. I have 2 seats in one of the first few rows and if your interested in buying my tickets, then my decision will be much easier to do the right thing and work. My email is [email protected], if you contact me tell me your from mgoblog.
December 20th, 2012 at 2:11 AM ^
The 2 seats are in the first few rows, so if Your interested just email me, they're really good seats.
December 19th, 2012 at 11:52 AM ^
Guessing you're an english professor?
December 19th, 2012 at 12:18 PM ^
When Mgoblog is not working, who do you troll and downvote with your free time? (To distinct few who feel the need to belittle rather than just keep moving along. In one ear out the other.)
December 19th, 2012 at 12:55 PM ^
Your MgoBlog sometimes doesnt work?
December 19th, 2012 at 1:03 PM ^
Just for the edification of the board, according to ESPN, Eastern Michigan is 330th in average PPG at 57.2, 314th in average APG at 10.3, and 321st in average FG percentage at 38.7%. They lost 84-48 to Syracuse, and 74-48 to Illinois-Chicago just this past Saturday, with the former being their sole ranked opponent this year. If anything, my thought on this game is that I am not anticipating any problems.