TGIF POSBANG - Selection Sunday Edition!

Submitted by UM Griff on
We have made it to Friday, MgoBloggers. It is that most wonderful time of the year - Selection Sunday when we discover our path through the NCAA Tournament. Michigan is the repeat Champion of the Big Ten Tournament, John Beilein is our coach, and the team is performing at a level that is dangerous to all our opponents. Time to fill out those brackets and enjoy the ride - Happy Friday!

UM Fan from Sydney

March 9th, 2018 at 6:32 AM ^

I have some ice cold IPAs awaiting my arrival later. Long, busy week. Beer will be consumed.

Jibbroni

March 9th, 2018 at 6:56 AM ^

I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but, I can't help but wonder what a lineup of Z, Poole, Matthews, Livers and Wagner would be like next year. Bangworthy?

1VaBlue1

March 9th, 2018 at 7:04 AM ^

And so begins the last day of a job where I am literally paid to not work.  The contract was cancelled, but had been funded through 15 Mar, so we were told to not work.  Just come in, look for something new, and go home.  I found something new the same day we were shuttered, so I've been doing nothing at work for 4 weeks.  I'm kind of used to it at this point!  Lots of days spent at home - getting paid to do nothing at home is the same as getting paid to do nothing at work.  I've rather enjoyed these last few weeks...

Alas, back to real work on Monday...  But BANG ME NOW for a great 4 weeks!!!

scanner blue

March 9th, 2018 at 7:17 AM ^

I am not a season ticket holder but know plenty who are.  Noon game on Thursday or Friday at the LCA might be be ripe for a resale for someone who wants to play hooky like me.

Non-Profit

March 9th, 2018 at 7:18 AM ^

I'm glad we're only freaking out over the difference between a 3 seed and a 2 seed at this point. We'll find something to freak out over no matter what, but I'm good that's it. B1G CHAMPS baby! Bang me!

ruthmahner

March 9th, 2018 at 7:49 AM ^

Daylight saving time, Selection Sunday, bracket sheets, this is truly the most wonderful time of the year!  Go ahead Beilein, take these next six games.

Maize4Life

March 9th, 2018 at 7:50 AM ^

for a month...working..not vacationing..I was bummed because I figured I wouldnt be able to watch on TV any of our tournament games  BUT lo and behold this resort has CBS TBS TNT and a sports bar in case their on True TV so Im Stoked..

 

GO BLUE

M-Dog

March 9th, 2018 at 8:08 AM ^

I saw Trey Burke hit the "Trey" against Kansas in Playa del Carmen.

Our resort - Azul Fives - did not have CBS, TBS, et al.

So I had to wander the streets of Playa del Carmen looking for a bar with the game on. 

I found one, on the main drag near the Burger King, I forget the name of it.

It did not look like very many people were paying attention to an American college sporting event . . .   but when he hit the three there were shouts all up and down the street. 

More people were watching than I thought.

 

Maize4Life

March 9th, 2018 at 9:45 AM ^

awesome!...I calculated the room rate if I had to pay it which I dont but its around 40K!

andd its all inclusive...I will be here the entire tournament but I am READY!!!!!! PLEASE give us DETROIT!!!

Hugh Jass

March 9th, 2018 at 2:40 PM ^

I will be in Vegas for the Final Four - hoping Michigan is still playing - will be sporting Michigan gear all up and down the strip and placing a nice bit of money on their championship run.

GO BLUE

Michigan4Harbaugh

March 9th, 2018 at 7:57 AM ^

It has been a fun ride the last few weeks!! Excited for the dance to get underway, and for the Maize and Blue to keep on banging all the way to San Antone! DO MORE, SAY LESS! GO BLUE GO!

WFNY_DP

March 9th, 2018 at 8:44 AM ^

OT, but just wanted to pass along that Zach Werenski has scored in three straight games for the Blue Jackets and has now set their franchise record for defenseman goals in a single season. And he's only 20.

Here's the record breaker from Tuesday...

...and a Power Play laser beam last night...

Schem Bobechler

March 9th, 2018 at 9:22 AM ^

instant message is set to "In a meeting",  UM basketball uniform is on, MgoBlog gifs are going non-stop,  top is popped, Friday has begun! 

 

I may need a new job by the end of the day.

pinkfloyd2000

March 9th, 2018 at 9:57 AM ^

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology

ESPN has us in the East, as a third seed, going against Bucknell in Round 1 (yes, that will always be called Round 1 in my book, damnit), with a potential rematch vs. Texas in Round 2 -- if Texas should get by Houston, which will be no easy task...and then, a Duke matchup looming thereafter...

Back to Round 2 for a second, tho. Michigan v. Houston would be a very intriguing matchup. I've seen a little of Houston this season, and they are no joke. 

 

NightTrain5

March 9th, 2018 at 9:56 AM ^

I didn’t try to buy tickets to the Detroit tourney games months ago because I thought I’d be moving to the West Coast, yet I’ve stayed put. If M is placed there, I’ll be thrilled for the team and the fans who can hopefully pack the place. But I’ll be kicking myself for not buying tickets when I should have. Go Blue!

Andy213

March 9th, 2018 at 2:45 PM ^

Thank the higher powers human beings worship that the work week is over.  We had to terminate a young lad this past week which led to a 66 hour work week for me. On to Nashville I guess go blue