GR3 Appreciation Thread
There's been so many people questioning this kid's ability (and downright hating on him). Yet he's made SO many hustle plays in the last few games.
I, for one; am really proud of how he's battled and figured out his role on this team.
7/11, 3/4 FT, 17 points, 8 Rebounds and 3 assists.
And a game-winning shot on his daddy's home floor. Big ups to G.
How far can this team go if Stauskas, LeVert, and GR3 all play well on the same night?
February 26th, 2014 at 9:23 PM ^
I been down on Robinson and was hating on him this game. I'll take my medicine.
February 26th, 2014 at 10:01 PM ^
Get in line, Pal :)
February 26th, 2014 at 10:41 PM ^
February 26th, 2014 at 9:24 PM ^
Indeed I appreciate you.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:24 PM ^
I concur... I can exhale because of him
February 26th, 2014 at 9:25 PM ^
love you big dog
February 26th, 2014 at 9:36 PM ^
More like Big Dog Squared
February 26th, 2014 at 9:26 PM ^
He played very, very well tonight I thought. I actually wanted the ball in his hands at the end of regulation.
February 26th, 2014 at 10:46 PM ^
So did he.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:26 PM ^
Dagger on his daddy's home court.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:26 PM ^
Life is fun
February 26th, 2014 at 9:27 PM ^
February 26th, 2014 at 9:32 PM ^
I wasn't looking at his feet, I was watching the ball. I'm pretty sure the Purdue defender tipped the shot before it hit the backboard...but hey, I'll still gladly take it!
February 26th, 2014 at 9:39 PM ^
It was close, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't.
Being able to take the inbound there was pure GR3 athleticism, but my brain couldn't even register that he was up again and airborn the whole time he was dodging defenders and putting up the shot until I saw the replay. I'm not sure I want to have another game depend entirely on his being able to make that shot again, but I can't imagine anyone else doing that.
February 26th, 2014 at 10:39 PM ^
I was thinking the exact same thing. Tried pausing it at the moment he released the ball but bad quality video and mouse-clicking don't work well for that. Game's over and things luckily went our way. 2014 ftw
February 26th, 2014 at 9:28 PM ^
7/11 from the field, 3/4 FT, 17 points, 8 Rebounds and 3 assists. How did he put up that stat-line so quietly?
February 26th, 2014 at 9:34 PM ^
He embraced the zen of barely dribbling again. Also was aggressive on the glass on both ends.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:29 PM ^
I wonder how Mr. Robinson the Senior felt when GR3 put that bucket in to win the game?
Exciting way to end a hoops game.
GO BLUE!!
February 26th, 2014 at 9:31 PM ^
Great game for Glenn. I've been one to call him out before, so he deserves props where props are due (because he cares so much about a man with a cartoon deer for an avatar's opinion).
Great job Glenn. Hopefully this is the spark you need.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:36 PM ^
Right now everyone is in a metaphorical group hug around Robinson repeating, "I'm sorry man, I never meant any of it."
I also think this may be the kind of thing that gets his confidence back on track.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:34 PM ^
February 26th, 2014 at 9:34 PM ^
Coach B always says that Nik steps up, Caris steps up, and GRIII is capable. Just depends on what the defense gives them. Well, I was texting a friend throughout the game that game felt like GRIIIs game. He was agressive on O and the glass. I thought that Nik forced the issue a little bit. Lots of drives hunting for the foul and some poor decisions passing and shooting. As great as he's been, I wish he would have felt that Glenn was the hot hand a little sooner.
On the other hand, way to be patient GRIII. And thanks to Spike and JMo for huge contributions.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:35 PM ^
Phew! Thought the inbound pass was overthrown for a moment.
Great finish, and thanks to GR III
February 26th, 2014 at 9:41 PM ^
February 26th, 2014 at 9:56 PM ^
They both turned out OK
February 26th, 2014 at 9:35 PM ^
Gotta give the man credit. He has really quieted the haters recently. He's starting to come around at the right time. If he can keep producing like this, I like our chances to run the table.
All hail GR3!
February 26th, 2014 at 9:37 PM ^
9-30 and we still eek out a win. great for GR3. he really needed to be the hero for a change. overall good game for him; his mid-range shot was on. wish he would learn to box guys out though.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:37 PM ^
Have to feel for Purdue's kids. They left it all out on the floor. I was expecting Michigan to pull away, but they kept fighting. Obviously proud of Michigan for winning and overcoming adversity, but Matt Painter had a sick look on his face. Can't blame his kids because I don't know how you can defend that game winner any better. GRIII just had ice water in his veins for this one. Also, I'm pretty sure I had about a dozen heart attacks throughout this one. Wish they could get off to better starts.....
February 26th, 2014 at 9:37 PM ^
Yea, we all know that GRIII is a streaky player but hopefully this is the kind of game that really gets him going and just in time for the games that really matter! Go Glen Go!
February 26th, 2014 at 9:43 PM ^
February 26th, 2014 at 9:46 PM ^
Great pressure shot.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:45 PM ^
February 26th, 2014 at 9:50 PM ^
only reason why we rip on GRIII so much is because his talent is obvious. kid is a nba lottery pick - those get scrutinized. maybe not fair, but he'll be ok.
very happy to see him have this game. i've questioned his game often, but never his effort. i have confidence beilein unlocks the mystery that is GRIII, and this game might be step one.
also, glenn reminds me alot of THJ his sophomore year. another guy who's nba stock fell in year 2, after having benefitted by playing with a 2nd year pg who left for the nba, struggled his second year. much of GRIII's production last year was trey ooping him or kicking it to him in the corner. Hardaway eventually figured it out. glenn will too, this year or next if need be.
February 26th, 2014 at 9:53 PM ^
GR3 has played at the 4 all year despite expecting to play the 3. He's battled guys with a few inches on him all year and done a great job on the boards. People assume that just because he can jump means that he should rebound with ease. A) Rebounding is tough. The toughest thing to do on the court. B) It's even tougher when you're always going against guys taller than you.
Very impressed with GR3's resiliancy.
February 26th, 2014 at 10:38 PM ^
i wouldn't call a 4.3 avg great. it's even worse than last year. decent rebounding guards get more rebounds than that. that's my biggest gripe with him. if his shots are not going down, at least give extra effort at other things like rebounding. and the overall effort has not been there this year.
hopefully tonite kickstarts his game going forward.
February 26th, 2014 at 11:11 PM ^
zack novak had a 4.5 career avg in rebounding; peaked at 5.8 his junior year.
February 27th, 2014 at 8:36 AM ^
Decent rebounding guards do not average more than 4.3 rebounds a game. Where are you pulling that stat?
February 26th, 2014 at 9:54 PM ^
The first half was a debacle for the entire team. The second half was much better: more DD penetration and much better rebounding. The shooting and FT percentages weren't good. GRIII needs to get stronger on holding the rebounds and blocking out, but that last shot was priceless. Credit to JB for realizing that Purdue would look to Stauskas, Caris and Spike as possible shot-takers. Allowing GRIII that shot may have infused him with some much needed confidence and the youngsters gritted out another BIG road victory. GO BLUE!
February 26th, 2014 at 11:18 PM ^
February 26th, 2014 at 9:57 PM ^
February 26th, 2014 at 10:03 PM ^
There were definitely a few mental lapses on the defensive boards, but he did pull in 8 rebounds.
February 26th, 2014 at 10:32 PM ^
Be honest, though - they all got murdered on the defensive boards tonight.
Morgan really stepped up there in the OT.
February 26th, 2014 at 10:03 PM ^
Nik was going up a bit soft in my opinion trying to draw the foul, which is good but the refs were having none of that. GRIII put together one of his most solid games of the year. For the most part, his effort on the glass was much improved. I was hoping he'd nab a double-double but alas I'll take the game-winner.
February 26th, 2014 at 10:29 PM ^
Good lord, that ball was too close to rimming out.
What a miracle.
February 26th, 2014 at 10:37 PM ^
I'm sure I'm not the only one who immediately flashed back to the Indiana game.
Thank goodness this one dropped!!
February 26th, 2014 at 10:59 PM ^
Morgan's Shot???? What shot??? I have no idea what you're talking about.