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 1:38 PM ^
January 14th, 2012 at 1:38 PM ^
so I feel like something is going to happen to them resulting in a win...
January 14th, 2012 at 1:38 PM ^
beilein should maybe throw a chair. I thought NW was a bit of flukey game, but this is terrible pacing and even worse shooting. we don't look like the same team that burried wisconsin
January 14th, 2012 at 1:38 PM ^
Worst game of the season? Most uninspiring bball I have seen in awhile.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:38 PM ^
Gotta get timmy and Burke out there. Shorten this lead before half.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:41 PM ^
you willing to settle for Akunne and Hardaway. Typing that I didn't think it would rhyme but it does.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:44 PM ^
If Akunne can get guys open like he just did on that last made 3. But we gotta get some movement.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:38 PM ^
Our first bad loss to put on the resume if we don't wake up
January 14th, 2012 at 1:39 PM ^
Really ugly basketball right now. They don't seem to be playing with an purpose and meaning. They look slow and unmotivated. It is really hard to watch. Come on boys!
January 14th, 2012 at 1:39 PM ^
It's like the ref didn't see him dribble. It was a clean pivot on his right foot, then a dribble, then the layup.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:55 PM ^
Agreed. I've seen much worse. I though it was an "and one"
January 14th, 2012 at 1:39 PM ^
but i effing hate that he effectively fouls his players out of the rest of the half ... in fear that they might foul out of the game
January 14th, 2012 at 1:39 PM ^
We look like we have never played a game of basketball before. No defense. No help defense. Terrible shot selection. No movement on offense. We look like we do not want to be out there. No emotion. Lets get it together!
January 14th, 2012 at 1:39 PM ^
I will say it again. Evan Smotrycz is giving us nothing. This team is absolutely sleepwalking and is in big trouble. Where's the fire? Even Novak is gun shy!
January 14th, 2012 at 1:40 PM ^
This may be the worst we've looked all year.
And we've had some bad games.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:40 PM ^
January 14th, 2012 at 1:40 PM ^
Are slow starts becoming a habit for us? This feels a lot like the beginning of the Bradley/Minnesota/Indiana/Northwestern game.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:40 PM ^
WTF? I'm stuck at work and they're shitting the bed against IOWA?!
January 14th, 2012 at 1:50 PM ^
Just starting slow against iowa...lots of time left in this game.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:41 PM ^
Really needed that 3 there. Great hustle by Vogrich to make it happen.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:42 PM ^
Smotz seems to be turning the ball over a bunch...
January 14th, 2012 at 1:42 PM ^
Is late and deflected!
January 14th, 2012 at 1:43 PM ^
I am in favor of a beating today if it means we play inspired Tuesday night. Win over MSU outweighs a loss to Iowa
January 14th, 2012 at 1:43 PM ^
January 14th, 2012 at 1:43 PM ^
Why does Iowa's pep band wear hockey jerseys?
January 14th, 2012 at 1:43 PM ^
Smot's hustle is taking over the game
January 14th, 2012 at 1:50 PM ^
You mean his turnovers?
January 14th, 2012 at 1:44 PM ^
But long term, learning to play without Burke could pay dividends down the road(I dont think he'll be able to play the entire game every game as he did against NW)
January 14th, 2012 at 1:44 PM ^
will throw a pass to any cutter with no consideration to whether or not hes open
January 14th, 2012 at 1:44 PM ^
Burke and THJ aren't going to foul out of the game, Beilein better not do this against MSU
January 14th, 2012 at 1:45 PM ^
Make a damn free throw. Ridiculous.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:46 PM ^
We should scrimmage 30 minutes before game time to get these bad starts out of the way
January 14th, 2012 at 1:50 PM ^
No shit. I've given up on expecting us to show up and dominate a game. We'll always play close ... and usually from behind.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:47 PM ^
The lack of Burke is really hurting us
January 14th, 2012 at 1:47 PM ^
Not lookin too good...Hardaway just throwin up 3's
January 14th, 2012 at 1:49 PM ^
What's new?
January 14th, 2012 at 1:48 PM ^
better play 20 minutes straight next half...
January 14th, 2012 at 1:48 PM ^
Well that was just garbage. Freakin a that was awful
January 14th, 2012 at 1:48 PM ^
son of a bitch
January 14th, 2012 at 1:48 PM ^
3-16 from 3 = Death
January 14th, 2012 at 1:55 PM ^
I think the fact that we've attempted nearly as many 3's as we have points is also indicative of Death
January 14th, 2012 at 1:48 PM ^
From the Ellerbee era!
January 14th, 2012 at 1:48 PM ^
Cazzie Russell please talk to these guys
January 14th, 2012 at 1:49 PM ^
Everything is coming up Iowa. Ugh. Is McNutt there or something?
January 14th, 2012 at 1:49 PM ^
looks like its going to be a bad week for Michigan basketball.. i see a few losses in a row coming up
January 14th, 2012 at 1:52 PM ^
If we continue playing like this, that's the only B1G team we'll be beating. If I were a pollster, I'd drop us out of the top 25 after the performances against Northwestern and Iowa this week.
January 14th, 2012 at 2:00 PM ^
relax, Bob says everything is gonna be alright
January 14th, 2012 at 2:03 PM ^
Over react much?
January 14th, 2012 at 1:49 PM ^
January 14th, 2012 at 1:50 PM ^
3-16 from 3, 8 TOs. Good news: we'll have Burke back for the whole second half. Not having him in there just kills us.