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2 days 5 hours ago | Vote for Grant |
Newsome/2040 |
2 days 11 hours ago | Safety-to-linebacker |
The last time I recall that working out favorably for Michigan was Jonas Mouton. Its even debatable how favorable that was at times. I recall a lot of amplitude in his UFRs. |
5 days 10 hours ago | Nah |
Iggy will play some at the 3 this year out of necessity, but he was only included in the preview with the 2s because Brian forgot Adrien Nunez existed. Poole will be backed up by Nunez and extra PGs. Iggy won't be a 2 at all. He is the absolute ideal 4 for Beilein. He's already 6'8" 220, and, most importantly, is a lefty. The 4 in Beilein's offense spends most of his time on the right side of the floor on the wing or in the corner. This will allow Iggy to attack with his dominant hand within the structure of the offense. If you asked Beilein to build his ideal 4, it would be a 6'8 or 6'9 lefty who can shoot, is skilled enough to attack off the bounce, and strong enough to be a good rebounder/post defender. |
6 days 14 hours ago | Despite technically signing with Hoke |
I think we can all see Winovich is definitely a Harbaugh kind of guy. Dude is just wired differently. |
1 week 2 days ago | Why the hell would Brooks leave? |
He's due for that magical sophomore leap. |
1 week 2 days ago | Seconded |
I cut Comcast (for TV, they are still my only real option for internet) last year and went with Hulu for $40/mo. My biggest complaint is it's tough to manage DVR space from my xbox, but it has overall been awesome. |
1 week 3 days ago | Huge oversight |
Nunez will be the designated bench gunner. Think Duncan Robinson, freshman Zak Irvin or, to a lesser extent, Jordan Poole this past season. Might be the best shooter on the team the minute he shows up. |
1 week 3 days ago | Nick Sheridan |
All Conference |
1 week 4 days ago | Why is it silly? |
People seem to think that everyone needs to score 20+ ppg to be NBA ready. No NBA player is a finished product at 19, or 22, or 25 for that matter. "He needs to come back and work on X, Y, and Z parts of his game to have a shot at the next level" is absurd. Players improve by playing. It doesn't matter where they are playing. If the talent is apparent, and the player knows they will be drafted, then the only reason to stay is if the dude absolutely doesn't want to be done with college. Matthews could absolutely leave right now. Yes, he needs to work on his handle and his jumper. He doesn't have to do that at Michigan. He can do it in the pros. As a fan, I would be disappointed in the same way I was with DJ or Mitch: We didn't get to see the best versions of those guys for a full season. We got one magical tournament run from Mitch and we saw DJ become the best player on the floor for about 2-5 minutes each game in his last year. Both of those guys left a lot of "what if?" at Michigan, but can you really blame them for going pro? Hell no. They got drafted. They got an opportunity. They got paid. Same goes for Charles Matthews if he enters this draft. |
1 week 4 days ago | While the knee is recovering |
Plenty of time to focus on REALLY earning his nickname. |
1 week 4 days ago | Agree 100% |
I'm just saying of all the things Castleton does that impress me, dunking on high schoolers is pretty far down the list. |
1 week 4 days ago | If Mo goes |
Davis would almost certainly stay. We all love Teske, but a man of his size simply can't play 30+ minutes. Ideally, Castleton gets a redshirt and many trips to the buffet. Davis will play an important role next year, similar to what Teske played this year. However, I think the writing is on the wall for Watson. |
1 week 4 days ago | This is what I get for not looking stuff up. |
My memory failed me there. Maybe I was thinking of early Bielfeldt or Smotrycz. There was quite a parade of undersized below-the-rim (tough, gritty, etc. You know) 5s with just a touch of outside shooting. |
1 week 4 days ago | Eh... |
All D1 caliber big men dunk a bunch on high school kids. Mark Donnal's* high school tape was loaded with ferocious dunks. He never just layed it up. *I am NOT saying Castleton == Donnal. Donnal came here to be a 4 and got forced to the 5 because he couldn't move well enough to play on the wing. I am extremely excited about Castleton and I believe he will be a solid contributor in year 2. |
1 week 4 days ago | *sigh* |
I need more spring practice insider gossip. |
1 week 4 days ago | I approve |
#unleashMeanJoe07 |
2 weeks 1 day ago | Not saying bench Matthews. |
But Matthews can't play all 40 minutes. I'm suggesting Livers at the 3 when Matthews needs to sit because I think Iggy and Johns are more natural at the 4 than the 3. |
2 weeks 2 days ago | Tough call, but... |
I wouldn't rule out Iowa. |
2 weeks 2 days ago | It's pure speculation. |
I could be way off. If it seems to be an insult to you, then perhaps you misunderstood my initial meaning. It's just my opinion, and "I think he's gay" is just a thing. "I think he would be way better off if he weren't in denial about it" is something else I can say about him, and that would be a criticism. |
2 weeks 2 days ago | Thanks |
For taking my words at face value. I felt that comment was dangerous since it kind of baited the bigots on the right and the PC-police on the left. |
2 weeks 2 days ago | You misunderstood me |
I stated I believe Tebow is gay. In my world, gay is not an insult. It is just a characteristic. It is as meaningful as height or hair color. |
2 weeks 2 days ago | Oh man |
The fact that FauxMo only used the term "cure the Gays" and you immediately jumped to "hating on Tebow for being a Christian" is dripping with such irony. Far too much bigotry is disguised as "Christian" and bigots tend to out themselves by defending their faith when called out for bigotry. On a side note, am I the only one whose gaydar goes berserk every time I see a Tebow interview? I think he's overcompensating or at least unable to accept himself. I think he's trapped in a prison of his own making, and if he didn't have millions of dollars, I would feel sorry for the guy. |
2 weeks 2 days ago | New parents |
should all be given a 72 hour grace period to change the birth certificate. This window is needed so someone can look them in the eye and say, "REALLY?" |
2 weeks 2 days ago | Names |
In high school, I knew a Ben Dover. He didn't even go by Benjamin. Also (absolutely not a joke) a young lady named La-ah (pronounced luh-DASH-uh) |
2 weeks 2 days ago | Backup bigs |
I hope we have seen the last of the Livers at the 5 experiment. I think we are more likely to see Livers playing some minutes at the 3 to get Iggy on the floor at the 4. If Moe is gone and Castleton needs a redshirt, I think the emergency third center will be Johns. |
2 weeks 3 days ago | Big difference |
Irvin's shot looked wonky because it started at his hip and swung across his body before he got to his release, but his release was fundamentally sound. His shooting elbow was always under the ball and his follow-through brought consistently great rotation on the ball. X pushes the ball off his chest, which makes it impossible to square his elbow under the ball before it is released. It also makes it difficult for him to put good rotation on the ball because it is being flung away from his face instead of being released over his head. One of the best Dakich-isms from this season was "great shooters only miss long or short." X misses in every direction because his elbow isn't square. His elbow isn't square because he flings the ball forward from his chest instead of raising it up and shooting off his shoulder. Zak's shot was a little wonky, but X is completely broken. |
2 weeks 3 days ago | I noticed that, too |
DeJulius looks like a grown man playing with wispy boys. Best Michigan comp would be Walton for that reason. Also, after watching DiVincenzo in the title game, I miss having a guy who will just knock down threes off the dribble. Burke could do it. Stauskas could do it. Caris would have been that guy if he stayed healthy. Senior Walton could do it. Maybe that's Poole next year, but it will DEFINITELY be DeJulius in a couple years. The offense missed that this year. |
2 weeks 3 days ago | X |
I hope Beilein has him in the gym as much as is allowed starting right now. His shot needs to be completely dismantled and rebuilt. The current version of X with the addition of a respectable shooting stroke would be the best PG in the B1G next season. Fingers crossed. |
2 weeks 3 days ago | Or at least |
A Golden Bear. |
3 weeks 1 day ago | Wagner on the block. |
I noticed this, too. My theory is this is a team where passing fundamentals are so heavily drilled that they are often hesitant about feeding the post. The angle is never perfect, and you often need to throw the pass to one hand of the big guy. Coach B drills crisp passing with two hands, catching with two hands, and always putting the ball in a shooter's sweet spot. This has obviously paid dividends, considering Michigan never turns it over. Feeding the post is a whole different animal. There are funny angles and you often need to make a move to create any space at all. The post player often needs to corral the ball with one hand. If the pass is to crisp, a big guy might fumble it. If it is too soft, the defense can react and maybe deflect. Michigan just isn't used to it. |
3 weeks 1 day ago | Michigan vs switching |
It isn't anything strategic that needs to happen against switch-everything defense. It's very simple: Wagner must punish the switch. Wagner vs a PG either needs to get position on the block and demand the ball, or shoot over the little guy. If Wagner is on, no defense works against Michigan. |
3 weeks 1 day ago | And John Beilein |
He was noticeably absent during the Amaker years. |
3 weeks 1 day ago | Agreed |
OP, you have an awfully hawt take on a harmless article. It is remarkable that Loyola is in this position considering it doesn't have the $$$ behind hoops like every other school in the F4. |
3 weeks 1 day ago | Come on |
I know it was probably just an oversight from JayBaugh, but its objectively funny to list 5 opponents, include Western, and exclude Staee. |
3 weeks 1 day ago | SO MUCH DISRESPEKT |
"the things that you think are going to help you beat Notre Dame and Western Michigan and Wisconsin and Penn State, Ohio State, et cetera" I cannot stop laughing. |
3 weeks 3 days ago | Is it just me? |
Did anyone else read the title and think that someone involved with US Soccer was also a chess genius? |
3 weeks 5 days ago | On Kemp |
The chatter about playing him inside doesn't portend anything ominous to me about interior depth. I think its just a case of "Kemp needs to be on the field, and Rashan Gary aint coming off the field." I also think Kemp can provide more pass rush from 3T than from Anchor. |
3 weeks 6 days ago | Well I was born in '89 |
So I don't care for all this nonsense. *Dances on your lawn* |
3 weeks 6 days ago | Hang on... |
Who the hell says "Great Eight?" |
4 weeks 15 hours ago | Wow |
Slippery is an understatement. |
4 weeks 1 day ago | Really? |
FSU has beaten 8, 1, and 4. M Has beaten 14, 6, and 7 seeds. A lucky buzzer beater was required to beat that 6 seed. There are a lot of criticisms you can find for FSU. The way they got here is not one. |
4 weeks 1 day ago | Meh |
Michigan handled Ivan Drago and a Dutch Windmill in the BTT. Size doesn't scare me anymore. Also, no way slashing "point guard" as big as Forrest can get by Z. Especially since Z doesn't need to respect his shot. |
4 weeks 1 day ago | This was my reaction |
When Wagner hit an early three. Its game over if his first triple goes down. |
4 weeks 2 days ago | So much depth and talent there |
I appreciate your insight, Dr Toboggan. |
4 weeks 2 days ago | Everyone had too many drops |
McKeon was the only guy who could make tough, contested catches in traffic. Also the only TE who showed the ability to grab a low pass without it hitting the turf |
4 weeks 2 days ago | Ideally, you're correct |
However, I think LB is a position group where you want to get your best guys on the field and let the more specific positions sort themselves out. If we are talking positional fit, I think Ross is more suited for the MIKE and Anthony is more suited to WILL. I think that's where they'll end up by the end of their careers, but the best player of that bunch will play WILL this year. |
4 weeks 2 days ago | On Ross |
I agree he'll win McCray's spot, but it won't be easy. Devin Gil played well early last season in that spot, and Ross' classmates (Anthony and Singleton) will have something to say about that. Noah Furbush will get a look there, as well. I like the Dwumfour pick a lot. That first step is lethal. I know Gentry has the measurables, but I think McKeon is the best of the bunch at TE. Both should improve a lot this year. Looking forward to it. |
4 weeks 2 days ago | I'll take |
McCaffrey on O Josh Ross on D |
4 weeks 2 days ago | Aubrey Solomon |
Says "hi" |
4 weeks 3 days ago | It wasn't inferred. |
It was stated. You're a racist. |
4 weeks 3 days ago | "Full of dangerous people" |
Thinly veiled racism. Now I know everything I need to know about you and your worldview. Kindly stop posting. Your message has been recieved by those who care to hear it. |
4 weeks 4 days ago | Huh? |
Those are english words, but I could not find one cohesive thought. I read it several times. |
4 weeks 4 days ago | Skinny doesn't matter |
The kid is 19 years old. He'll get stronger. Skills can be taught. You can't teach that length and athletecism. Bamba will be a top 5 shot blocker in the NBA from day 1. |
4 weeks 4 days ago | To my untrained eye |
Yes, it seems like a Beilein offense we would see here, but that might be because its D2 ball, so everyone plays 4 guards all the time. |
4 weeks 4 days ago | I'll do what I can... |
I still have to pretend to work. |
4 weeks 4 days ago | I'll be there |
Looking forward to the halftime ovation for the hoops 2018 National Champs. |
4 weeks 4 days ago | Watson |
I hope we find a way to keep him around, too. Dude can absolutely jump out of the gym. He's our best hope for highlight dunks in the near future. Also, his effort is real. When he's on the floor, you know he's out there because he's deflecting a pass or diving on the court or flying in for an offensive rebound. I hope he finds his shooting stroke because he has all the makings of an excellent player. However, he got passed by Poole almost immediately this year. With Simpson and Matthews entrenched in the starting lineup, the path to playing time on the wing is shooting, shooting, shooting. Nunez can shoot it, and that might be more important next year than all the other things Watson brings to the table. |
5 weeks 1 day ago | This comment |
Is one of the most ignorant things I've ever read here. |
5 weeks 1 day ago | This is March!!!! |
The only Mo I care about is Wagner!!! Seriously though, Its been fun cheering for a dominant big guy named Mo every game day since September. I look forward to Hurst burying quarterbacks on Sundays. |
5 weeks 1 day ago | Matthews |
It seems whenever he takes more than one dribble, there is a 50/50 shot of a turnover. He does really well to get low to the ground when attacking the paint, which is great. He always seems to turn the corner and (if the ball doesn't get raked out) he elevates really well. The problem is the lower he gets to the ground, the farther his dribble gets from his body. The ball is really accessible to defenders because Matthews is scared of dribbling off his own foot. The other big thing with Matthews is he strongly prefers leaping off of two feet. If he were more willing and comfortable elevating off of one foot, he could pick up his dribble sooner, use those great long strides to get across the paint, and still finish strong while doing a better job protecting the ball. I don't expect him to stop turning the ball over this season, but I look forward to him developing his handle in the future, and learning when it's appropriate to pick up the dribble (high and tight!) and glide for two steps to his spot. |
5 weeks 3 days ago | Slackbot |
Needs to be on the front page at all times |
5 weeks 4 days ago | My suggestion |
Was meant as a Title IX balance to adding women's Hockey. Sorry that wasn't clear. |
6 weeks 7 hours ago | There are plenty of bodies at tackle |
Young and inexperienced, sure. But very talented. |
6 weeks 1 day ago | I'd like to see men's water polo added |
Much like hockey, the startup cost would be minimal since all the facilities are already in place. The only real costs would be coaching and travel. There is plenty of interest in A2. Huron and Pioneer probably have 50 water polo banners between them. Michigan is already a powerhouse in swimming, and the city is one of the major hotbeds for aquatic sports nationally. I played with/against a handful of all-americans at Huron. |
6 weeks 3 days ago | Agreed |
I do my best to listen without pants. |
6 weeks 3 days ago | Double |
Post =/ |
6 weeks 3 days ago | Hmm |
Is an MGoBlogger really an MGoBlogger if he does not listen to the MGoPodcast? |
6 weeks 3 days ago | Hockey |
Puck |
6 weeks 3 days ago | The way I see it |
There are only a handful of teams out there even capable of beating Michigan right now. The defense is legit and Michigan has beaten quality teams without scorching the nets this year. Considering the fact that Michigan will play quality defense against anyone, won't turn the ball over against anyone, and will be able to find quality looks offensively no matter who they play, the only way to beat Michigan is to be physically and athletically overwhelming. There are only a handful of teams with rosters capable of doing that, and one of them is MSU. We saw how that turned out. Any team going against Michigan without an obvious edge in NBA talent and athletecism is going to lose. This team gives no margin for error to opponents with comparable or lesser talent. |
6 weeks 3 days ago | Yes, but |
Auto bids don't come with auto seed assignments. The resume is still looked at by the committee, the team is still placed on the S-curve and will be seeded based on how the resume stacks up. |
6 weeks 4 days ago | Luke Yaklich |
Is basketball Don Brown. |
6 weeks 4 days ago | Nick Ward |
"I just keep finding myself lying on the floor in the vicinity of Moe Wagner." |
6 weeks 4 days ago | Tough break. |
I don't think this was ever on the board. I think it was linked in Brian's last UV, though. |
6 weeks 4 days ago | My dad enjoys listening to Valenti |
My dad believes: |
6 weeks 6 days ago | 4-3 |
Michigan's record against the top 3 teams in the B1G. On Thursday and Saturday, Michigan beat teams seeking revenge. On Friday and Sunday, Michigan got their revenge against teams they failed to beat during the regular season. This team can handle any situation and I cant wait to see them play again! |
6 weeks 6 days ago | I hate when people bring this up. |
Playing Teske and Wagner together negates our biggest advantage offensively. Also, whatever minor defensive upgrade we get for putting a bigger body on Haas is lost when considering Wagner trying to check Vince Edwards. The only way we see Teske/Wagner together is if Purdue is up big because they are rebounding everything. Also, Matthews is having a bit of a renaissance right now. You willing go sit him or Duncan in favor of more Teske? The key to this game will be shooting. Everyone needs to be on. Poole needs to bust out of his slump. Duncan needs to be dialed in. Moe needs to be dialed in. MAAR needs to be good, assertive MAAR. And we need to hope Carsen Edwards doesn't go off. If you ever wondered "what if Trey Burke had explosive NBA level athletecism but was also still Trey Burke?" That is Carsen Edwards. If he gets hot, its over. Purdue will beat anyone. |
7 weeks 3 days ago | No need |
Jaaron Simmons is coming on strong. At some point, Z is gonna have a poor start or foul trouble and Simmons will go off for 20 pts and 9 ast in 25 minutes. He's primed and just waiting for an opportunity. |
7 weeks 4 days ago | Correct. |
This is the real hurdle. |
7 weeks 4 days ago | Those schools |
Don't they already have an inherent advantage in recruiting with facilities and national brand and bag men? You're right, but it doesn't mean what you think it means. |
7 weeks 4 days ago | Solution |
If a sport generates a net positive revenue for a school, then it should be exempt from Title IX. These programs are self sufficient and should be granted the autonomy to go with it. The traditional student-athlete model works great for the vast majority of student-athletes. The ones the NCAA love to toot their own horn about; the 98% "going pro in something other than sports." Nothing should change for the 98% who will never compete in front of tens of thousands of screaming fans or have their faces displayed on TV screens nationwide. They aren't celebrities under a public microscope. They are normal students who also happen to be athletes. Mandate that 80% or 90% or whatever of revenue generated get funnelled back into olympic/non revenue sports. Beyond that, the change need only apply by letting capitalism do what capitalism does. Each program can create its own revenue sharing formula for whatever is left over based on on field performance/jersey sales or whatever. Use those formulas as recruiting tools so the players have a little bit of an idea what a pro contract negotiation might look like down the road. Put all that money away until the player's eligibility expires. Lastly, for the love of God, let them get paid for their likeness. The NCAA makes money on the fame of players. The fact that players cannot get paid for being who they are in public is bonkers. |
7 weeks 5 days ago | What |
The |
7 weeks 5 days ago | I vote Nebraska |
So I never have to hear about Scott Frost's mom again. |
7 weeks 5 days ago | Dakich was on fire in the second half |
I simultaneously loved and loathed every bit of commetary from him, which is how I knew for certain it was him. Chris Farley: "He passed away right? He was funny? Really?" |
7 weeks 6 days ago | Pearson |
He found Beilein's stash of secret sauce or pixie dust or whatever it is that makes the basketball team so dangerous at the end of seemingly every season. In the last month, Hockey has gone from, ".500 team we can be excited about for future seasons" to bubble team, to now firmly grabbing an at large bid. They are dangerous. EDIT: JB doesn't have a stash of pixie dust. That shit is magic. Magic would certainly be an unfair advantage and an NCAA violation. |
7 weeks 6 days ago | Well, keep in mind: |
Its been a very difficult season for Tom. Lots of distractions, you know. If he wasn't so concerned with the University getting their ducks in a row to get the right child molester, he might have been able to effectively game plan to beat Michigan at home. Or take care of Rutgers more easily. There's just a lot on Tom's mind right now. Give the guy a break. |
7 weeks 6 days ago | MSG will only be neutral on paper. |
That should feel like a home court against Nebraska. I doubt many Huskers live in NYC. OTOH, Rutgers is a big rival. Both of their fans will be in attendance cheering against Michigan. Call it a tossup. |
7 weeks 6 days ago | Bad comp. |
Hardaway has one of the purest shooting strokes in the NBA and can jump out of the gym. MAAR has neither of those traits. Hardaway is also 2 inches taller than MAAR. They played the same position at Michigan, but the comparison really stops there. |
7 weeks 6 days ago | I love me some MAAR |
But he is a fringe NBA prospect at best. The NBA drafts just as much (if not more) on a player's talent/ceiling as on what they are now. As another poster already pointed out, MAAR is 24 years old. He's done growing, and he doesn't have a dominant trait that points to unfulfilled upside. Size: good for a PG, eh for a 2 Handle: Good for a 2 guard, eh for a point. Shooting: Good, not great. Passing: MAAR doesn't ever turn it over, which is great, but he isn't really a setup man either. Beilein touched on this in a recent presser; something to the effect of "not an amazing PG, but makes the next right play." From an NBA scouting perspective, this is kind of polishing a turd. Athletecism: good, not great. Speed/Quickness: Here, MAAR is excellent. This is the closest thing he has to a dominant trait. We've seen him use it at Michigan to be (at times) an outstanding on-ball defender and also to get to the rim at will. His ability to get to the rim would translate to the NBA, but he already struggles to finish at the rim with a shot-blocker in the paint. That will also translate and be a bigger problem because there are more and better shot blockers in the NBA. However.. Defense: MAAR's good length and excellent quickness give him the ability (we saw flashes here) to be an elite on-ball defender. If he gets a shot and ends up sticking on a roster, this will be his calling card. To get up in someone's grill a la Lindsey Hunter, force turnovers, and force the ball into someone else's hands. Force the opponent to play 4-on-4 without a PG. Overall: Age puts his ceiling lower than many other prospects in the draft. Shooting ability not refined enough to be a SG, passing/court vision not refined enough to be a PG. Has tools to be a defensive stalwart at either guard position: good length, great quickness, active hands, foul-averse. Maybe a mid-to-late second rounder if a team really likes his potential as a defender and glue guy. |
8 weeks 1 day ago | I have nipples, Focker. |
Can you milk me? |
8 weeks 5 days ago | I'm interested how this thread turns out. |
As someone who has sort of run my own business in the past (as independent contractor/sole proprietor, never actually established an LLC or anything) I can tell you that there is nothing more liberating than being your own boss. I worked harder and was better to my customers when I was doing it for myself instead of for The Man. Unfortunately, my business was small and was completely dependent on the day to day success of a handful of retailers, so it was kind of feast or famine for me. I work for The Man now, and I cannot wait to work for myself again. I am hoping to do that by year's end. I detest asking for permission to take a vacation. I also hate that my time has a very definite value. It is far more fulfilling to earn my own value. |
8 weeks 5 days ago | Good point. |
Still, I can hope. I feel like with one more chance, Moe would absolutely go off on Haas. Also, no way Purdue can shoot >50% from behind the arc for a third time in one season. |
8 weeks 5 days ago | Ruhammad-Ali Abdur-Kahkman |
Love that guy. |
8 weeks 5 days ago | Wagner's first 3PA |
I have felt like that first triple each game from Wagner is worth 10 points for most of the season. If he hits it, its gonna be a fun game. If he misses it, there tends to be a lid on the rim for long stretches. The only way to shake off a miss is if Wagner gets a dunk early on. I have no evidence for any of this, but it has seemed to be a perfect feelingsball indicator all year. |
8 weeks 5 days ago | Purdue is spiraling right now |
I hope we get one more shot at Purdue in the BTT. No way we lose to them 3x. |
8 weeks 5 days ago | Wow |
Didn't think I needed the "/s" |
8 weeks 6 days ago | Dakich |
As many layups as he biffed today, he could easily still be playing major minutes here. |
8 weeks 6 days ago | Jae'Sean Tate |
That dude has been doing it for 4 years. I'm so glad thats the last time I have to watch him play. |
8 weeks 6 days ago | Agree that the whistle was fair today |
But that doesn't make it better. There were horrible calls and missed calls both ways. Wesson posted up and strapped Wagner's arm down like a seatbelt for several seconds before the ball got to him and Wagner got whistled for a reach in. As a former water polo player, thats a strong, smart play from an offensive center. In basketball, it's getting away with murder. |
8 weeks 6 days ago | Jae'Sean Tate |
Is only 6'4" Thats what makes him such an infuriating player. He shouldn't be so dominant at the rim and on the glass. He's like packing Jordan Murphy into Zack Novack's body. It makes me so angry watching him play. |
9 weeks 23 hours ago | That third period |
Must have made Lloyd Carr smile. |
9 weeks 1 day ago | Wrong sport, bud. |
If you don't think there would be national outrage over the hypothetical severe punishment of JOHN FREAKING BEILEIN over a nothing violation to give a kid a well-deserved storybook ending, I don't share your skepticism. And I do consider myself a skeptic. |
9 weeks 2 days ago | I forgot. |
Then re-hang the Fab Five banners. |
9 weeks 2 days ago | If that happens |
John Beilein becomes a martyr. Member institutions hold a vote of no confidence in the NCAA. The NCAA goes away for good. And Michigan Basketball returns to competition once there is no more NCAA. |
9 weeks 2 days ago | They should dress Hatch |
Put him in once the game gets out of reach one way or the other Self report the violation Dare the NCAA to do something about it. |
9 weeks 2 days ago | Yeah, but... |
RedTube means you're in |
9 weeks 4 days ago | Flip those two. |
Iggy has 2 inches and 30 lbs on Matthews. As an added bonus, Iggy is left handed. Beilein tends to have the 4 playing on the right side offensively. A lefty has better shooting and driving angles from the right side of the rim. |
10 weeks 1 day ago | He completed the pass to DPJ |
He didn't "hit him in stride." DPJ had his man beat by several yards. That man recovered to tackle immediately after the catch. It was great to see a completed deep ball since we hadn't seen one in a couple months at that point, but yeah. That kind of summed up Peters for me this season. He was capable of hitting wide open dudes, but he was either unwilling or unable to try to make a great throw against tough coverage. He was better than JOK, sure. Usually, if a young guy is going to have a bright future, he shows a couple flashes of brilliance mixed in with the frustrating youth things. Peters kept the frustrating youth things to an acceptable level, but did not make a single play that made me think, "wow, this kid is gonna be good when he figures it out." That's why there is so much hope for McCaffrey right now. Peters' ceiling is much lower than we thought. |
10 weeks 5 days ago | Clydesdales made an appearance. |
It was a Tide Ad(tm) |
10 weeks 6 days ago | I guarantee |
You didn't get banned for sharing an opinion. Edit:I don't know who you are. If its a collective apology from the board you seek, you wont find it here. What I do have, is a very particularly fine tuned asshole radar. It allows me to know when not to pay attention to people like you, because you will inevitably say some stupid shit again. Just know this: the mods will once again find you. And they will once again ban you. |
11 weeks 23 hours ago | Half Acre |
Deep Space is crazy good. |
11 weeks 2 days ago | 2008 Highlights |
Isn't that just a clip of a slow linebacker scoring on a pick 6 against Wisconsin? |
11 weeks 4 days ago | The AD owes it to Beilein |
Recruits don't care how many rich folks buy season tickets. Recruits care about how it FEELS to stand on that court surrounded by that crowd. Coach B can deliver banners if the AD finds a way to foster a great atmosphere in Crisler. If this is the best they can do, then WVU to Michigan was just a lateral move for Coach. |
11 weeks 5 days ago | More understandable |
When you consider the top 3 are service academies. |
11 weeks 5 days ago | Other B1G schools |
Wisconsin, Illinois, Maryland, Indiana, and Minnesota all fall in the top 25. Only 2 SEC schools (Fla and UGA) make the list. |
12 weeks 1 day ago | The other side |
Is all the folks who fully support grabbing them by the pussy. |
12 weeks 4 days ago | Dude. |
Punctuate much? |
13 weeks 2 days ago | If Hurst slips past 12 |
He becomes the best value in the 1st round. He's a future all pro. Who wouldn't want a DT with the ability to teleport into the backfield before the OG can get out of his stance? |
13 weeks 2 days ago | Patterson |
Does his recruitment feel a whole lot like Mekhi Becton last year? To recap: both were 3*/4* borderline OTs whose film showed a high ceiling prospect with limited polish. Each originally committed to less prestigious programs. Each decommitted and took several visits once they started getting attention from bigger programs. I just think, with Patterson, like Becton, we got a visit and glowing reviews but the kid will stay closer to home. I hope I'm wrong. |
13 weeks 3 days ago | Not sure what section |
But I'll be there. I'd love to see this effectively turn into a home game for UM. Northwestern is having a rough year, and Rosemont is far enough from Evanston that there wont be many casual NU fans interested in making the drive from campus. |
13 weeks 4 days ago | Tough week for WSU |
To lose a legendary alum only days ago, and a rising star today. Thoughts and prayers to Hilinski's family, friends, teammates, and the entire WSU fanbase. |
13 weeks 4 days ago | UMbig11 |
Lets keep him around, too |
14 weeks 1 hour ago | I love this rivalry |
Shoutout to the MSU fan in the bright red NJIT shirt. Outstanding rival trolling. Too bad he probably had to explain the joke to the green clad mouthbreathers around him. |
14 weeks 7 hours ago | Maizen will never eat crow |
"I never said I hated Beilein. I criticize when it is warrented, which is always. Livers only scored 6 in his first start. He could have played better. Even though the team hit their first 20 free throws, they still tried to throw it away in the last 2 minutes. I expect this team to fall apart down the stretch because they are playing beyond expectations now." -Maizen |
14 weeks 10 hours ago | Thats a funny way to spell |
DILLY DILLY |
14 weeks 3 days ago | This was mentioned in the Illinois game thread. |
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed Crean on the mic, but his take on Duncan as a defensive stalwart was all kinds of wrong. I also don't really get why Duncan is so bad on defense. I know he doesn't have the athletic potential to stay in front of quick guards or to play above the rim, but the guy is 6'8" with good length. His length should be enough to bother most perimiter players. After 3 years of D1 strength coaching, he should at least have enough lower body strength to be an average post defender. It just doesn't make sense to me. Shooters gotta shoot, and I know he has to break out of his slump sooner or later, but if he doesn't break out soon, it won't be possible to justify double digit minutes. |
14 weeks 3 days ago | Username checks out |
This guy is an expert on pale. |
14 weeks 4 days ago | LSU |
For years LSU has had an effective running game, NFL receivers, and piss poor QB play. He'll know exactly how to run a Michigan offense. In all seriousness, I wouldn't put too much stock in what it meant to run LSU's offense this season. Remember their starting QB (Etling) lost his job at Purdue to the freshman version of David Blough. |
14 weeks 4 days ago | Really? |
You cant say they didn't deserve to be there. Scoreboard. |
14 weeks 5 days ago | +1 informative |
I thought the scholarship limit was 12. Turns out its 13 for basketball. |
14 weeks 5 days ago | 5 corners |
And Watson is not listed among them. That's all I need to know about your knowledge of the defense. |
14 weeks 5 days ago | Numbers crunch |
With the 5 man recruiting class coming in next season and only 3 graduating seniors, Beilein is kind of banking on one of those guys going pro, plus a depth chart/playing time type transfer. Maybe a guy like Ibi Watson or Austin Davis seeks a situation where he can find a few more minutes. I really don't want to see this program forced to pull a scholarship from a committed player. Of course, if this team blows up, makes another deep tourney run, and Matthers/Wagner both declare, there is no concern with numbers anymore. But there has to be two guys leaving with remaining eligibility to get all the freshmen in. |
15 weeks 1 day ago | Comparisons |
Russell Wilson: Drew Brees but a better athlete Lamar Jackson: Denard but tall |
15 weeks 2 days ago | I always thought it would be cool if |
Hoke would come back to take Mattison's spot. Hoke has made his money and doesn't seem to be the type of egomaniac who will keep trying and failing at coordinator positions. He has proven to be an elite identifier and developer of DL talent, and despite his many failings as Michigan's HC, getting the guys he wanted to sign was never one of them. Dude is an ace recruiter somehow. This post started in my head as a joke, and the more I thought about it, the more it made sense. All that said, this guy seems like an excellent heir apparent to Mattison. Just need to find a spot to put him for the next year or two. |
15 weeks 3 days ago | Rucka Rucka Ali? |
Is that you? |
15 weeks 6 days ago | Also |
D. Proved he can flat out coach by building a powerhouse Florida HS program from nothing. |
16 weeks 2 days ago | All layups and threes |
That sounds like well designed, well executed offense. 2 pt jumpers are the least efficient shot in the game. |
16 weeks 2 days ago | Username checks out |
(Probably) |
16 weeks 2 days ago | Sure. This is sound logic. |
What a man does within the four walls of his own home is his business; so he shouldn't be held accountable for his wife's black eye, not even in the court of public opinion. |
16 weeks 2 days ago | Hey smart guy |
"7" is two syllables |
16 weeks 2 days ago | . |
Maize and Blue revenge |
16 weeks 4 days ago | You weren't here during the RichRod years |
I mean there are negative nancies in the fan base for sure, but this fanbase is no where near as divided now as it was then. Screaming UNACCEPTABLE during 8/9/10 win seasons is kind of our equilibrium. |
16 weeks 5 days ago | Winnovich |
That must be Jake Ruddock's cousin. |
16 weeks 6 days ago | The great irony |
Is that my grandfather never taught me to shoot. Learned as a teen from my uncle, and I'm pretty terrible. |
16 weeks 6 days ago | Easy |
Surprised my gf with a puppy 2 years ago. She cried. A lot. Dog is asleep between us as I type this. Recieved: My grandfather's Marine Corps Rifle Expert pendant. Given to me shortly after he passed. |
17 weeks 10 hours ago | Is this diary worthy? |
No charts or graphs. Feels like a board post... /s Appreciate all you do, LSA! Happy Holidays, MGoBlog! |
17 weeks 11 hours ago | If ya wanta go ta Heaven |
Its nort ah da bridge. |
17 weeks 1 day ago | My nipples |
Could cut diamonds |
17 weeks 1 day ago | Her eyes say |
"Give us the precious" |
17 weeks 1 day ago | Bitcoin |
Didn't that bubble just burst? |
17 weeks 1 day ago | Been there. |
Can relate. |
17 weeks 1 day ago | I'm on a similar pace |
28, almost at the halfway mark for a BS (still don't know what I wanna be when I grow up), about to change jobs again. I've scraped together a living as a service worker, but its getting tiresome. In conclusion: |
17 weeks 1 day ago | Too soon |
RIP to the GOAT prez. /sorrynopolitics |
17 weeks 1 day ago | Best news from this game: |
Matthews hit 5/7 free throws. |
17 weeks 4 days ago | Wagner does disappear from the game |
Every time he takes a seat on the bench. Sometimes I wonder if people just pull reasons to whine out of a hat without ever actually watching a game. |
17 weeks 4 days ago | Tell me why. |
Tell me why. |
17 weeks 4 days ago | You cant expect rational responses |
When the initial post is SO STUPID. You can't tell us all how smart you are without any evidence. The OP reads like you're a blowhard with an extremely inflated sense of self. If you have a predictive model, GIVE US SOME EVIDENCE THAT IT WORKS. |
17 weeks 4 days ago | No one is asking for a reveal of intellectual property. |
Just show me some non cherry picked results. Lets test your predictive model. Lets stick with 2013 quarterbacks, since that class has basically completed college and is still fresh in our memories as fans. 247 composite lists them like so: Other notables: No need to reveal any methods. Just tell us how some of these guys would have been ranked out of high school according to your model. Maybe you're onto something, but its stupid to bring this up without being willing to discuss the model that you're telling us to pay attention to. |
17 weeks 4 days ago | Pardon me while I pat myself on the back: |
http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/minnesota-snowflakes-defense#comment-4739075 |
17 weeks 4 days ago | Ok fine |
The most off putting part of your post (and there are many) is your complete lack of self awareness with a twist of narcissism. The insinuation that you know something that the professionals don't is silly. Starting a thread about a nondescript recruit with no apparent connection to Michigan is poor form. If you want to bring this kid up in a recruiting thread in a "hey, I like this guy, any idea why Michigan isn't recruiting him?" way, that would be fine. This site loves analytics. We are a bunch of football nerds here. You can't cherry pick your data points, though. You cant say "recruiting sites suck because Shane Morris was ranked higher than Baker Mayfield." That is what is known as an anomaly. Now, if your database includes every QB from the last 5 years who enrolled in a D1 school and it has a history of solid predictions, we're listening. Hell, we'd love to hear more. Your first sin was a stupid post. You can come back from that. I have on a couple of occasions. Your second sin was not being able to understand why your post is so stupid. That's why you've been negged damn near back to zero. Reflect, take your lumps, and be humble. |
17 weeks 5 days ago | Is AI good enough yet |
To remove human referees entirely? |
17 weeks 5 days ago | I was thinking this |
But instead of there being a central fob, somehow engineer that into a thread that is woven into the seams of the football. That solves the issue of the position and dimensions of the football. I have no idea how to solve the timing of positioning the football at the exact moment that the runner is down. |
17 weeks 5 days ago | Fine |
I nominate Hatter. |
17 weeks 5 days ago | I nominate FauxMo |
To be a mod. Bring back sexybits! |
17 weeks 5 days ago | Nice edit |
I was about to call you out for not understanding what you were saying. In the case of guys who aren't sure fire first round picks, a good performance at a venue like the Senior Bowl could earn them a lot of money (even convincing one team you're a third rounder instead of a fifth rounder is worth a nice chunk of change on that initial contract). There is always a chance for injury. Its part of the game. A chance to show out in front of hundreds of scouts is probably worth the risk for anyone who isn't a bonafide elite prospect. Also, a trip to the Senior Bowl is an all expenses paid trip to a warm climate in January. Who wouldn't want that? |
17 weeks 5 days ago | Did you watch this season? |
He was our best tackle. Michigan's only viable body at the position. There were 6 or 7 viable players to fill the 3 interior spots. He played where he was needed. |
18 weeks 1 day ago | Sean |
McKeon |
18 weeks 2 days ago | Too soon for the roundtable. |
What will I listen to during my Friday morning commute? MGoBlog is upsetting my routine, and I don't like it! |
18 weeks 3 days ago | History |
His + Story |
18 weeks 3 days ago | I know what he meant. |
It came out of nowhere. |
18 weeks 3 days ago | Whoa |
Where the hell did this come from??? |
18 weeks 3 days ago | I avoided being political until now. |
I called out a tone deaf poster for being whiney and tone deaf. But since you brought it up, it makes me laugh that the only people who are upset about Hollywood's more frequent portrayal of strong leading women are the same crusty old tone deaf MFers who whine about "liberal snowflakes" or "social justice warriors." Every time a man references the cultural war on men, my reaction is twofold: |
18 weeks 3 days ago | Rogue One was outstanding |
In large part because it was a standalone film. It was a tangential film which explained a small subplot in the main storyline. The zealots couldnt complain about Disney ruining the sanctity of their precious universe. Still an awesome film. |
18 weeks 3 days ago | Well StraightDave |
The next film will help you feel more secure in your (clearly fragile) masculinity. It will feature the ghost of Mace Windu training young jedi Dwayne Johnson to defeat the first female Sith Lord (played by Tilda Swinton), Darth Menstrual Rage. |
18 weeks 3 days ago | I hate this take |
As a Star Wars fan, I am super excited for every opportunity to see the story continue. All the fans turning up their noses at Disney because of the sanctity of the original trilogy are just choosing misery. Just like Michigan fans upset about adding a 5* transfer quarterback in the same class as our super talented high 4* quarterback. It does far more good than bad. Also, the Disney movies so far have been FAR better than episodes I, II, and III (which I still enjoyed!) |
18 weeks 5 days ago | Hence my apology. |
I misunderstood your post. No need to keep fighting a fight that you've already won. |
18 weeks 5 days ago | Yup |
Honestly it is the app's best feature. |
18 weeks 5 days ago | Only saw these replies |
So I immediately opened the app to see what was said. Holy shit. Good riddance. |
18 weeks 5 days ago | I made no comparison between Patterson and Forcier |
I know their rankings differ. I just said your decision to shit on Forcier's ability to play football on a football field is a stupid revisionist take. EDIT: I just reread this subthread and realized you probably were just disagreeing with the Forcier comparison instead of insinuating that you don't want another Tate Forcier on the roster. I was in a bad mood this morning, and I apologize for my previous dickish comments. |
18 weeks 5 days ago | Quite the revisionist. |
Tate was crazy talented on the field. Many didn't quite believe their eyes because he filled out his uniform as well as the average 14 year old. He didn't look the part, but he produced. He ran away with the September Heisman in '09. |
19 weeks 1 day ago | Correct |
Erbs and spices. |
19 weeks 1 day ago | As this is a "no politics" zone |
I assure you, Comrade, I only meant "commie" in the most ignorant and derogatory manner possible. |
19 weeks 1 day ago | Sure. |
I double posted between my double post... I am ashamed |
19 weeks 1 day ago | Sure. |
Next you'll be defending "colour" and "centre" you damn commie. |
19 weeks 1 day ago | "Nickle" |
So dumb I posted it twice. Edit: since I posted twice, why not have two critiques? *ahem* Which Constitution? |
19 weeks 1 day ago | Nickle |
Lol |
19 weeks 3 days ago | Scholarship situation |
umbig11 has hinted a couple of times that Crawford is on the fence about his future in A2. It would seem bringing in a transfer WR in his class who has already produced in the SEC and already has a rapport with the quarterback who is (presumably) going to be the 2018 starter might be the thing that tips the scales toward greener playing time pastures. Maybe Harbaugh is preparing for more attrition from the WRs. There is an absolute logjam of really young guys already contributing. Its probably silly to assume Crawford, McDoom, DPJ, Black, Collins, Martin, and Schoenle all stick around for four years considering how many fullbacks and tight ends Michigan utilizes. There just wont be enough snaps to keep all those guys happy. |
19 weeks 5 days ago | OSU doesn't have great height |
But that trio of burly interior dudes will be a test for Michigan's new found ability to clean the glass. If Michigan can find a solid interior defensive presence between Teske and Livers (Who have much more rebounding upside than Wagner and Robinson, respectively) I think Michigan wins fairly easily. If Michigan gets bullied on the glass, it will be a dogfight contingent on Michigan hitting ~40% of their 3s. On a different note, I love this freshman class. Brooks and Poole already look the part of solid B1G players. Poole might be on the fast track to stardom, and Brooks made a couple of plays against Indiana that belied his age. The one that stuck out most to me was in an attempt to push the tempo because Michigan had numbers, he blindly felt a trailing IU defender try to pick his pocket at the top of the key, slowed up, protected the ball, and got Michigan set up in the half court. It was a small thing that was extremely impressive to me after watching him dribble into trouble several times in previous games. If Livers is improving at a similar rate, he is due for a breakout performance. He has the ability to be one of those invaluable dirty work glue guys who opponents hate going against because he is just all over the place. He is already a playmaker; he just needs to make more plays for Michigan and fewer for opponents. I'm really excited to see how this team comes together. |
20 weeks 9 hours ago | Talented kid |
Needs to figure it out. Livers is the highest variance player on the roster right now. Stuff is going to happen when he is in the game. Just don't know yet which side he'll make plays for. |
20 weeks 3 days ago | Interesting development |
We can finally play Ambry Thomas on offense! |
20 weeks 3 days ago | You can say a lot of things about the Michigan OL. |
"Small" and "weak" are not on that list. Michigan averaged about 6'5" and 315lbs across the starting OL this season. Primary backups were Ruiz, Runyan, Ulizio, and Spanellis. Out of the top 9 OL on the team, only Runyan is kinda smallish. Guys like Onwenu, Spanellis, and JBB really jump out as BIG dudes. Size is not a legit complaint. |
20 weeks 3 days ago | Transfers |
Only have to sit a year if they (1) are transferring from one D1 school to another and (2) have not yet graduated from the institution they are leaving. Everyone else is eligible to play right away. |
20 weeks 3 days ago | Seriously? |
Inman was garbage. I find FranklinHatchett obnoxious at times but no where near the level of trash that was Inman. FWIW, I brought this up last week with FranklinHatchett and I'm convinced he's just an overzealous new poster with a schtick. |
20 weeks 3 days ago | Don Brown |
I hope he loves Ann Arbor enough to be our Bud Foster. |
20 weeks 4 days ago | Lots of bodies at that position |
To me, this means Filiaga, Honigford, Steuber, and Hudson are developing nicely. Best of luck to JaRaymond. This is probably the best move for him and for Michigan. |
20 weeks 4 days ago | Don't forget |
Kirk Ferentz's agent. Iowa's AD might have to declare bankruptcy if they ever decide to fire Ferentz. Also, he just got a multi million dollar raise for winning his 7th game. |
20 weeks 4 days ago | Okay |
If your baseline for a "pretty good" player is an OSU starter, then I was wrong. In my world, OSU backups are still "pretty good" players. |
20 weeks 4 days ago | Scouts got it wrong. |
Malzone and Grant Perry were high school teammates. Perry set a bunch of records and was labeled a generic 3* recruit because he was small and not overly athletic. Malzone was credited with much of Perry's success in the eyes of recruitniks. The 3 star mafia of the Michigan fanbase grumbled about offering Perry and thought it was a consolation to secure Malzone's commitment. Everyone was wrong. Perry turned out to be pretty good. Malzone's skills that set him apart in high school (accuracy, avoiding mistakes) were not enough to overcome his lack of size and, frankly, lack of D1 arm strength at this level. Malzone is a less physically gifted version of Tate Forcier (with presumably a better head on his shoulders since he hasnt been in trouble and will graduate early) |
20 weeks 6 days ago | +1 |
Extremely underrated comment. |
21 weeks 3 days ago | Gentry as TE |
I dunno. Even as a TE, it seems Gentry is better at having the ball leave his hands than catching it. Seriously though, I would not be surprised if at some point in his career he ends up taking some emergency QB snaps. |
21 weeks 3 days ago | Eh... |
Usually starting threads is for breaking news or relevant fluff pieces. If you want to start a board topic based on a thought like this one, try to provide a little analysis or detailed discussion points. There will always be someone who doesn't think sometging is thread-worthy, but the voting is a pretty good indicator of whether or not a thread is a good idea. |