Michigan vs. VCU Tournament Game 2 Open Thread

Submitted by M-Wolverine on

ED-S: Liveblog. http://mgoblog.com/content/vcu-liveblog

 

 

Not sure if the Liveblog continues today. Big Big game today. Advancing the program, or treading water. And of course we get the only 5 seed to survive, so match-ups don't come closer than this. Rest of the bracket doesn't look like world beaters if we win today. One down, five to go. Go Blue!

Mlaw2010

March 23rd, 2013 at 1:16 PM ^

A bit concerned that this is a mirage because VCU is shooting so poorly and not setting up the press. That being said, that was a great half.

gwkrlghl

March 23rd, 2013 at 1:18 PM ^

That 20-6 run was definitely partly fueled by them not being able to get set up ever..but it's not like them getting setup was helping much before. They were still down by 3-5 when they were getting setup

First 5 minutes of this half will tell a lot about how the game is going to end

DirkMcGurk

March 23rd, 2013 at 1:16 PM ^

Need to keep clearing out everyone to limit the press. They can't trap Burke to early because then we go 4 on 3 and can hurt them.

HarmonHowardWoodson

March 23rd, 2013 at 1:25 PM ^

The last few games have cemented in my mind how limited Mitch was early in the season. All the rumors about his leg injury playing a huge role in his development are being proven with these performances.

Early in the season, he was in the right place coming off the bench, but right now, he is definitely in the right spot...in the starting lineup. If he can stay out of foul trouble, he should play 25-30 minutes each game the rest of the tournament.

RedGreene

March 23rd, 2013 at 1:23 PM ^

That halftime report might have been the most boring I've ever watched.  Barkely and and the rest of the crew look and act like they're very depressed.

DirkMcGurk

March 23rd, 2013 at 1:28 PM ^

Knew the refs would swallow the whistle. A lot of body on first turnover, and then guy slaps Burkes arm and no call.