Completely agree. They forgot that they got the play in the first place because Z got tripped. We should be the one feeling victimized for not getting a penalty.
I'm watching the Tigers playing now and 3 games in, performance is not up to standard so far. We don't need a closer when we don't have games to close!
If you get fouled every time when you drive to the basketball, you go to the line. Doesn't matter if it's 1 foul or 20 fouls. You still go to the line.
For the first reason, what I'm trying to say is that it's relatively easier for refers to make a mistakes in basketball: just very difficult to call. For the second point, I'm not sure why refs can make bad calls on purpose. I seriously don't. Remember they have to make a split-second decision, whereas we have more than 10x opportunities to review a play.
All I'm saying is: referees like other people make mistakes, sometimes in favor of a team, other times in favor of another team. But we tend to remember those that they make the mistakes that have big-time consequences, not those that are minor. I simply think it's very difficult for one referees to rig, and when the number of refs rigging increase, the chance of rigging being discovered increases.
I think there are two reasons why I don't think it's rigged:
1. Basketball calls are just so difficult to call, especially calls on charges, block and foul. (e.g,. Mitch's block on the Kansas's dude dunk is clean but it's called a foul; Louvsille woman basketball player flopped but it's called a charge on the Baylor offensive player). So opportunity to make a mistake is much higher than other sports.
2. This is America - where people value ethics (I think) in sports. For sure someone will speak up about thse non-ethical behaviors if it comes up, esp. those who are at the receiving ends of bad calls? There has to be traces in which refs are rigged.
I just don't see how the refs are rigged. Yes, it's a lot of money, but so it's many other sports. Is the baseball empire rigged too? How about the soccer ref (that happened in Italy which is a more corrupt country than US I suppose)? All the same. Lots of tough cals to make, but basketball is just plain difficult to call - thus controversy.
Offense is really, really, really struggling. I think people have kind of figured out Michigan's transition game but they also realize that Michigan's offense is limited if there is a good defense.
This may be an upset if Coach B. doesn't find a solution quickly.
This is a perfect example to show you talent only brings you that far. You need hard work, heart, tenancity, resilience to be successful in all things you do in life.
I just don't understand? How do teams play so well offensively against us with field goal percentage as high as 65% Is our defense really that terribly suck?!
What a cruel way to lose the game. In the end, I just don't think Michigan deserves to win, starting with that 3 points from Wisconsin in the last 2.4 seconds.
That's REALLY REALLY REALLY bad coaching (sorry, I don't like blaming people when Michigan lost, but that's on John Beilein).
EDIT: Ok, I take it back. It could be that Levert failed to foul. Sorry if that's the case.
I take this game (assuming Florida will lose) as an example of just how good MBB is. Twice we were down by >15 points (against OSU and Indiana) and twice we came back. The next time when we are on the road playing a strong team (which is MSU), I think we'll continue do better and do well.
Quick question since I didn't watch the whole game: Did Morgan play and, if he did, was he hurt again? I hope not, because we need him down the stretch.
Agreed. Perhaps too much attention has been paid to Trey Burke and so the other freshmen (except Mitch McGray) think that they are not essential to the team. When it comes to big tough game, EVERYONE counts.
Good morning (from East Asia): Does anyone know if Jordan Morgan is playing today? I hope he has. I think if he plays, we have a bigger chance to win (no disrespect for McGray or Horford.. but with JM's size and experience, I think we have a better chance to win).
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What a finish by Tom Brady.
Completely agree. They forgot that they got the play in the first place because Z got tripped. We should be the one feeling victimized for not getting a penalty.
When has JV given up 7 ERs in one inning? His control was so poor it was worse than Porcello's! Argh! Now tiger's hitters please do something!
Quincey and Kindl has been the weakest link with Brendan SMith not far behind, but they are are new so....
Watching this red wing is like watching RR's football team: Great on offense, terrible on defense.
BOOM!
Yes Vitale is all Michigan and esp. Mitch McGary!
Sorry to hear that my friend. Hope you'll feel better after Michigan wins the national championship on Monday.
I'm watching the Tigers playing now and 3 games in, performance is not up to standard so far. We don't need a closer when we don't have games to close!
GO BLUE!
If you get fouled every time when you drive to the basketball, you go to the line. Doesn't matter if it's 1 foul or 20 fouls. You still go to the line.
For the first reason, what I'm trying to say is that it's relatively easier for refers to make a mistakes in basketball: just very difficult to call. For the second point, I'm not sure why refs can make bad calls on purpose. I seriously don't. Remember they have to make a split-second decision, whereas we have more than 10x opportunities to review a play.
All I'm saying is: referees like other people make mistakes, sometimes in favor of a team, other times in favor of another team. But we tend to remember those that they make the mistakes that have big-time consequences, not those that are minor. I simply think it's very difficult for one referees to rig, and when the number of refs rigging increase, the chance of rigging being discovered increases.
I think there are two reasons why I don't think it's rigged:
1. Basketball calls are just so difficult to call, especially calls on charges, block and foul. (e.g,. Mitch's block on the Kansas's dude dunk is clean but it's called a foul; Louvsille woman basketball player flopped but it's called a charge on the Baylor offensive player). So opportunity to make a mistake is much higher than other sports.
2. This is America - where people value ethics (I think) in sports. For sure someone will speak up about thse non-ethical behaviors if it comes up, esp. those who are at the receiving ends of bad calls? There has to be traces in which refs are rigged.
I just don't see how the refs are rigged. Yes, it's a lot of money, but so it's many other sports. Is the baseball empire rigged too? How about the soccer ref (that happened in Italy which is a more corrupt country than US I suppose)? All the same. Lots of tough cals to make, but basketball is just plain difficult to call - thus controversy.
Copyright violation.
SHORT-HANDED GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Turnover has been a problem tonight.
Turnover has been a problem tonight.
Watching Michigan basketball is like watching Real Madrid a few 10 years ago. THey are great at attack but so bad at defense.
More than just a 3-point shooter!
Offense is really, really, really struggling. I think people have kind of figured out Michigan's transition game but they also realize that Michigan's offense is limited if there is a good defense.
This may be an upset if Coach B. doesn't find a solution quickly.
how many layups do we still have to miss?
This is a perfect example to show you talent only brings you that far. You need hard work, heart, tenancity, resilience to be successful in all things you do in life.
I just don't understand? How do teams play so well offensively against us with field goal percentage as high as 65% Is our defense really that terribly suck?!
I have decided to switch off the sound. The commentator was so fucking biased.
How is every single team playing against us can start with such a high% field goal? Am I right to conclude that we are not that good, really?
He is more than just a shooter.
Guys GRIII is just a freshmen. Give'im a break.
"Why is Mitch getting better while Stauskus and GR3 fading into oblivion?"
Mental toughness not there for S. adn GR3.
alright, no point in finger pointing. It's time to move on and go to Lansing to win.
What a cruel way to lose the game. In the end, I just don't think Michigan deserves to win, starting with that 3 points from Wisconsin in the last 2.4 seconds.
That's REALLY REALLY REALLY bad coaching (sorry, I don't like blaming people when Michigan lost, but that's on John Beilein).
EDIT: Ok, I take it back. It could be that Levert failed to foul. Sorry if that's the case.
For once i agree with the commentators. All we had to do is to foul the 3, and we didn't.
I really really really hate to say this, but JB has to take at least 70% of the blame.
how many seconds left?
Dan Dakich is fucked up.
More regression to the mean for us in the 2nd half will help us win this game.
What M's field goal percentage now? Anyone knows? I"m hoping for more regression to the mean (in an upward manner)... :)
It's GRIII time!!
Nik can do the same run again but pass instead of crashing the board next time :).
Not a good start, only down by 1.
Yup, we would have won by 3 had it not been that bad call.
We can only out-shot Ohio. Can't win by defense.
WHERE IS OUR INTERIOR DEFENSE?!
Morgan, Horford, and McGray. One of them has to step up.
Toughen up defense and get the rebound, and we'll win.
Where is Mitch McG?
It will be truly frustrating if we lost by 3.
I take this game (assuming Florida will lose) as an example of just how good MBB is. Twice we were down by >15 points (against OSU and Indiana) and twice we came back. The next time when we are on the road playing a strong team (which is MSU), I think we'll continue do better and do well.
BEAT OHIO!
Quick question since I didn't watch the whole game: Did Morgan play and, if he did, was he hurt again? I hope not, because we need him down the stretch.
Agreed. Perhaps too much attention has been paid to Trey Burke and so the other freshmen (except Mitch McGray) think that they are not essential to the team. When it comes to big tough game, EVERYONE counts.
Good morning (from East Asia): Does anyone know if Jordan Morgan is playing today? I hope he has. I think if he plays, we have a bigger chance to win (no disrespect for McGray or Horford.. but with JM's size and experience, I think we have a better chance to win).
Sorry double post...
Nice, thank you for the heads up.
Leading by 30 points with 18 minutes left. This means: If Michigan beats Purdue and Illinois soundly this week, Michigan WILL BE #1.