Michigan vs. Michigan State Basketball Open Thread
Not sure how it's going to work with no App, but online watchers, great wifi speed people might be on. Let's go for 4!
February 5th, 2012 at 1:19 PM ^
I don't like sloppy basketball
February 5th, 2012 at 1:19 PM ^
The Maize Rage still mimcs upset visiting coaches better than the Izzone
February 5th, 2012 at 1:20 PM ^
of the charge/goaltend stuff
February 5th, 2012 at 1:21 PM ^
The offense has been terrible thus far.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:21 PM ^
We're not doing anything on offense. This is tough to watch. Hopefully we find something that works.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:21 PM ^
Well, Michigan State watched the film from the last meeting. We need other ways to get Burke involved.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:22 PM ^
do something today. a couple 3s would be nice.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:22 PM ^
Getting embarrassed.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:22 PM ^
damn it we are so sloppy
February 5th, 2012 at 1:22 PM ^
time to put the starters back in
February 5th, 2012 at 1:22 PM ^
THJ: I am disapoint.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:23 PM ^
What's offense?
February 5th, 2012 at 1:23 PM ^
I'm not worried at all about this game, we will come storming back
February 5th, 2012 at 1:24 PM ^
2 things...
When is Beilein going to learn that Smotz is NOT a center?
Vogrich is terrible on defense...
I don't understand why you don't bring in McLimas to play the 5, Smotz at 4...etc. when you take Burke out.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:27 PM ^
i can easily argue that he plays a better 5 defense than mclimans. both tho are weak in comparison to morgan.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
He's too soft. And when he tried to play tough, he gets into foul trouble (like now)
I think he's fine playing the 4 on defense, but I cringe anytime Morgan comes out and he goes to 5. Novak plays the 4 MUCH better than he plays the 5.
This is why we miss Horford so much. With that said, McLimas would be my backup center, Smotz would play the 4 and the 4 only. I'd play them BOTH (Smotz and McLimas) over playing Smotz at the 5.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:24 PM ^
They didn't even review whether it was a 2 or a 3 until after MSU went down the court and scored and Michigan was about to inbound the ball.
Is that even allowed? I would assume that the refs would only be able to review a possession through the following possession, if that makes sense.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:32 PM ^
doesn't really matter when they review it, especially since it was 5 minutes into the game.
If the game is 5 - 4 instead of 5 - 5, are you really gonna change up your game plan at all?
Obviously, 2 minutes left in the game would be a different story...
February 5th, 2012 at 1:24 PM ^
February 5th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
Does this game mean more for them, or for us?
February 5th, 2012 at 1:32 PM ^
February 5th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
February 5th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
See you in the second half Smotrycz.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:26 PM ^
February 5th, 2012 at 1:28 PM ^
If Vogrich didn't get any minutes, our rotation would be only 6.5 people (Smotrcyz's fouls means he counts as 0.5 of a bench player)
February 5th, 2012 at 1:30 PM ^
February 5th, 2012 at 1:26 PM ^
February 5th, 2012 at 1:28 PM ^
Can't miss those bunnies
February 5th, 2012 at 1:28 PM ^
I wish I didn't have to say this every fucking game, but Morgan is such a weak ass finisher!
February 5th, 2012 at 1:33 PM ^
Well... you don't have to say it every fucking game.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:36 PM ^
Well since he blows at least one easy bunny every game, yeah I do. Alright Taylor Lautner?
February 5th, 2012 at 1:29 PM ^
We needed that one Jordan.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:29 PM ^
February 5th, 2012 at 1:29 PM ^
ok im done with you. bad defense. now bricking wide open 3. no use for you.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:30 PM ^
Jordan Morgan is terrible. He's M's big man, but he can't hit a shot from three feet to save his life. B-E-N-C-H.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:32 PM ^
let's forget about his D and rebounding. i would much rather have mclimans in there on D. /s
February 5th, 2012 at 1:30 PM ^
found his range
February 5th, 2012 at 1:30 PM ^
Do that every fucking time Jordan!
February 5th, 2012 at 1:30 PM ^
But then he gives it right back...
February 5th, 2012 at 1:32 PM ^
need to make a run here
February 5th, 2012 at 1:32 PM ^
Y U DO "LET'S GO BLUE!" CHANT?
February 5th, 2012 at 1:32 PM ^
THJ, Smotrycz, Vogrich, and Douglass would all be benched and our lineup would be Burke/Novak/McLimans against MSU's whole team
February 5th, 2012 at 1:35 PM ^
they could run the triangle offense. i think some coach made it famous.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:32 PM ^
To many early turnovers
February 5th, 2012 at 1:33 PM ^
February 5th, 2012 at 1:33 PM ^
We're right in this as long as we can get something, anything going on offense. We're on pace for like 35 points.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:33 PM ^
February 5th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
People need to chill out - especially with the derogatory comments. Everyone knows the limitations of certain players - no need to be personally offended by a player who puts on the Maize and Blue.
MSU made their first half run. We've weathered it and have started to get behind them on offense. That should loosen up the OTB defense and help create some things.
Believe in Beilein. You know he'll wait for the perfect moment to bust out the 1-3-1 to spark a run.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:36 PM ^
I don't think people acknowledge that even if we lose this game by 14 points, we're still in good shape for a 5-6 seed in the NCAA tournament. This board acts as if we are the worst team in the Big Ten whenever we aren't playing like we did against Wisconsin.
February 5th, 2012 at 1:48 PM ^