Spike Appreciation Posbang

he has nothing to be ashamed of. He left everything on the court for his team and will always be loved by Michigan fans.

You were the goddamn man

We'll miss you Spike. You're the man. Thanks for the memories.

Spike. I always remember the fearless way you played. And the first half in the championship game.

You will be missed Spike Daddy! Go Blue!

I feel like if there were any thread where upton gifs were given a blessing, it'd be this one.

The look on Pitino's face as he kept dropping bombs was priceless.  

Who's got the photo of him doing the big balls

he has been a great contributor and is a great young man. Thanks for making me smile. Hail

He got every ounce of basketball success he could out of his pretty average physical ability, had a ton of fun doing it, and always represented the university well.  I have no doubt that he'll have a ton of success in whatever he sets his mind to next (coaching?).

Up there with Denard and Stauskas for my favorite Michigan athlete of all time. I am glad I got to see his last game at Crisler in person. He's going to do some cool things with his life, and I'd love to see him stay with the program somehow.

Thanks, Spike.

one of the most likeable athletes in recent memory.  thanks for playing your heart out for michigan and its fans.

Nothing fancy, just got the job done.  Grit and determination.  Gonna miss him!

Not many walk on, back up point guards in the country meant more to their team than Spike. This team will (and already has) miss his leadership, desire, and skill on the court.

You could tel lSpike was not 100%, but I never expected this.  Sucks for him, teh team, and my fandom.  I loved the way Spike played the game, great hustle and court saavy.  I will really miss watching him play in a Michigan unform.  Hope he gets well soon.   

Sometimes, there's a man. I won't say a hero, 'cause, what's a hero? But sometimes, there's a man. And I'm talkin' about Spike here. Sometimes, there's a man, well, he's the man for his time and place. He fits right in there. And that's Spike, in Ann Arbor.

What happened the last time Spike touched the ball? Was it that tip pass to DJ Wilson for the dunk?

I posted this in the other thread and didn't see it here, this is my favorite dime of his. Thanks for the memories Spike!

I love the attitude and grityness of Spike.

Good luck to Spike. I hope he has a full recovery and gets to play again some day. I coach AAU basketball I use Spike as a motivation for my players. The quote, "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard".. Spike is the epitome of that. 

Man this really makes me sad. I will have so many fond memories of Spike! Whenever he was in the game you knew things would get settled down. Someone you could count on. He is a true leader. A Michigan Man.

We'll always have the first half that night in Atlanta.

Spike had game

A little late, but felt the need to chime in nonetheless - he was a great player! I'm sure his decision didn't come easy. Best of luck to the young man! And wherever you go, Go Blue!

Thank u Spike. Loved your enthusiasm! God bless and GO BLUE!!