MBB vs. Oakland Open Thread
December 18th, 2010 at 1:56 PM ^
These guys are looking like they are playing with confidence.
December 18th, 2010 at 1:57 PM ^
Way to finish strong!
December 18th, 2010 at 1:57 PM ^
The defense is so much improved.
December 18th, 2010 at 1:57 PM ^
HAIL...
December 18th, 2010 at 1:58 PM ^
win.
Good closure even when things got a 'bit shaky for a minute. Awesome victory, keep it up BLUE.
December 18th, 2010 at 1:58 PM ^
HUGE game for this young team! They were up big but they had the composure to hold off the Oakland run in those last minutes and come away with the W... great confidence builder going into the B10 season.. Go Blue!
December 18th, 2010 at 1:58 PM ^
It has been a long time since I had so much fun watching MBB on a consistant basis. They hustle and play the game the right way.
December 18th, 2010 at 1:58 PM ^
All of my Sparty co-workers were telling me that Michigan was gonna get pounded today. We have our company x-mas party tonight. I am going to enjoy this.
December 18th, 2010 at 4:33 PM ^
Ask them how they thought Izzo's replacement coached today, considering, you know, that Izzo was suspended.
December 18th, 2010 at 1:58 PM ^
We just held the 19th ranked team in points per game (averaging 80.5) to 29.5 below their average, and 12 below their previous season low.
December 18th, 2010 at 1:59 PM ^
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December 18th, 2010 at 1:59 PM ^
hmmmm......
December 18th, 2010 at 2:01 PM ^
Michigan is a basketball school now
/s
December 18th, 2010 at 1:59 PM ^
Listened to the game on the radio. Sounded like a great game. Would have been nice to see it.
I was worried about this game after watching Oakland against the Vols.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:00 PM ^
looked great today, i'm just wondering how his scrawny frame will hold up in B10 play
December 18th, 2010 at 2:01 PM ^
Took UM 16 games to get their 9th win last year. This team is gonig to be good.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:04 PM ^
I can't wait to see where we are in 4 weeks. I don't think we're going to struggle to make the NIT. We may even get a big dance invite. They refuse to pack it in when things get tough and that will get them far even in the big 10.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:20 PM ^
I was wondering when the first NCAA tournament comment would come. Congrats!
December 22nd, 2010 at 11:14 PM ^
So what do I win? I have to give a speech. Let's see. You like me, You really like me...
Seriously. This team has heart. If they can snatch a couple tough big 10 wins and beat the lower teams, then why not a dance invite? Aren't the wide eye dreamy thoughts of winning it all fun?
December 18th, 2010 at 2:01 PM ^
I know MSU had Magic Johnson, but I think Darius "the Magician" Morris is appropriate.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:02 PM ^
He coaches them up big. Wonder if he can coach defense on a football team...
December 18th, 2010 at 2:02 PM ^
Just saw in the stats that Oakland attempted 31, 3's. Holy crap that's a lot.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:04 PM ^
is supreme, especially considering how young it is. Those boys from the ACC are gonna be POed when they see what we've done to their beautiful game, what with all this defensive stuff.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:24 PM ^
We doubled and tripled down on Benson and dared OU to beat us from deep, though we did rotate and close out on shooters well.
Reggie Hamilton went 6/14 from three, and the rest of Oakland's team 0/17.
Beilein knows what he's doing. Benson only took 8 shots and finished with 11 points after going for 26 pts / 11 boards vs. Tennessee. Our defense locked him down and the rest of Oakland's squad couldn't carry the load.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:03 PM ^
A great win. Very impressed by this team, and definitely think they have exceeded expectations so far. An outside chance at the NCAA tournament is there if they get some breaks.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:03 PM ^
Had a great defensive gameplan today. Benson was frustrated all game and never got into a groove. Its nice to have big guys that can bang down low if need be. Novak had a great game rebounding, defensively and cleaning up at the end
December 18th, 2010 at 2:03 PM ^
it's good to see the unselfish, know your role, play out there! The D is really spectacular!
Go Blue!
December 18th, 2010 at 2:07 PM ^
What a great thing to wake up to
December 18th, 2010 at 2:09 PM ^
I like this team better.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:10 PM ^
December 18th, 2010 at 2:11 PM ^
this was a big win for us. Oakland is a solid team who will probably win the Summit League and make the NCAA Tournament. I love the way our young guys play together. Really impressed with Morris (the Denard Robinson of the basketball team in terms of offseason improvement), John Beilein's coaching ability, and our low post defense against Benson.
December 18th, 2010 at 5:15 PM ^
December 18th, 2010 at 2:20 PM ^
Now where are all the people who questioned coach B's contract extension?
December 18th, 2010 at 2:59 PM ^
M-Wolverine is napping, please do not disturb.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:14 PM ^
Count me as impressed with that win. Oakland will more than likely be a tournament team and that was a convincing win. I like what Beilein is doing and I'm very impressed with the improvement of Morris. Good things are coming...
December 18th, 2010 at 2:17 PM ^
on D. They pretty much took Benson out of his element and forced Oakland's lowest scoring game of the year. The only negative take away from that game was all of the transition buckets they missed right under the net. I think I counted about 3-4.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:31 PM ^
The NCAA Tournament has gone from being a pipe dream to a possibility. A .500 record in conference - can we do it?
December 18th, 2010 at 3:23 PM ^
Michigan was 10-2 going into conference play in 2008, and (providing we get a win over Bryant), it appears Michigan has a shot at going 10-2 preconference again this year.
The problem?
In 2008, Michigan notched 2 wins over Top 5 teams (UCLA, Duke). One of their losses was to Maryland (by 5) and the other to then No. 10 Duke.
This year, Michigan has a 3 point loss to 'Cuse and laid an egg against UTEP.
Even if Michigan can somehow manage No. 3 Kansas, I just don't see 9-9 in conference play working, unless there's some upsets (Purdue, Mich State, Ohio State, Illinois, Wisconsin, etc.) on the way.
December 18th, 2010 at 4:43 PM ^
True, but I believe the Big Ten is stronger this year (or at least, it seems so) than it was then. I think our RPI/SoS will be sufficient for us to get a nod if we can go 9-9. We'll see.
(FWIW, that UCLA team we beat i'n '08-'09 was in the top 5 at the time we played them, but ended up more like top 20-25.)
December 18th, 2010 at 6:03 PM ^
The Big Ten is much deeper this year than in 08'.
December 18th, 2010 at 7:42 PM ^
USC took KU to the wire today and we have much more depth and talent than USC...GO BLUE!!
December 18th, 2010 at 2:33 PM ^
Very impressive performance! Horford's frame, though lanky, gives him leverage to play some great defense, and his overall decision-making ability has improved, as has our defense.
Darius is going to be a special player, and Morgan and Smotrcyz look like they're beginning to blossom.
December 18th, 2010 at 2:34 PM ^
The B-ball team is only going to get better......
December 18th, 2010 at 2:59 PM ^
future is bright indeed
December 18th, 2010 at 3:16 PM ^
... dosent look so good for oakland now, since UT lost to another mid-major last night.
December 18th, 2010 at 3:31 PM ^
we're spreading the ball around. I would much rather have everyone on the team averaging near 10 points than 2 players averaging 30 because if they're off, you're toast.
And not good tasty toast.
Burnt toast.
December 18th, 2010 at 5:24 PM ^
it was great to see this team in person. I thing the future is very bright.
December 18th, 2010 at 8:31 PM ^
I apologize if this is in the thread somewhere, but does anyone know if this game is going to be shown on BTN/elsewhere as a replay?
December 18th, 2010 at 8:41 PM ^
You can already watch it on ESPN3.
December 19th, 2010 at 9:55 AM ^
The game should be available for several days on http://espn3.com under the replay tab.