MBB vs. Kansas Open Thread

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BigBlue02

January 9th, 2011 at 5:46 PM ^

I am baffled at the stupidity of those wanting Beilein Fired. Not only did he take us to a tournament for the first time in more than 10 years, but we are starting 3 freshmen, a sophomore, and junior. In contrast, Kansas starts 3 Juniors, a Senior (which we don't even have one on our team) and a freshmen. Let's get some perspective people. I didn't even mention that if we lose this game, the combined record of the 5 teams we will have lost to is 70-8. Some people just don't get it.

M-Wolverine

January 9th, 2011 at 5:57 PM ^

Among the 139 here? Are you getting that a lot where you're at? Because it seems hardly anyone has said that this year. Team might not be good enough to elicit strong emotions, but I don't think torch and pitchfork sales are up.

Nantucket Blue

January 9th, 2011 at 5:58 PM ^

But I am frustrated.  At some point I started looking at tOSU.  Fire Cooper, hire Tressel, NC in two years.  Hire Matta, and become awesome.  Does our administration suck?  Are we unlucky?  What gives here?  When can anyone start competing with someone else good in something important?

Kvothe

January 9th, 2011 at 5:59 PM ^

should win these games against these great teams but I hate how JB has no ability to change things up when we are shooting 2-18 from 3 point land.  His solution has always been just keep shooting maybe we will make one before we are down 30 points.

BigBlue02

January 9th, 2011 at 6:11 PM ^

We aren't shooting well from 2 point land either. Maybe we should just dunk it every time. I don't see why Beilein doesn't just put in an offense where all we do is dunk it.

BigBlue02

January 9th, 2011 at 6:28 PM ^

I agree. Why aren't we shooting 100% from the field this year....because JB hasn't drawn up the "dunk" offense yet. What an idiot.

FGB

January 9th, 2011 at 5:46 PM ^

Darius, you should listen to Clark and ease up on the one-handed stuff.  Some of your passes are just stupid.  And not like the kids use that word.

Kvothe

January 9th, 2011 at 6:10 PM ^

I would go for not taking 30 threes a game when you have been in the bottom tier percentage wise for last couple years.  Our offense is no different than what you see in a 40 and up league at the rec center.  We have never had a post game and the offense always starts beyond the three point line.  The only time we seem to get a basket in the paint is if Morris dribbles too much and finds someone open.

MH20

January 9th, 2011 at 6:21 PM ^

How dare Robin Benzing be declared ineligible (I believe the rule that caused him to be ineligible has subsequently been changed) and Ben Cronin's hip be that of an 80 year old's.  How dare these big men leave Michigan in its gravest time of need. 

HOW DARE THEY.

Kvothe

January 9th, 2011 at 6:28 PM ^

Name a true big man from one of JB's teams that has ever been a dynamic player in the post?  Ben Cronin == Mclimans, tall but no real threat to score.  Sorry, but the JB experience should be over by now.  I would actually like Michigan to be good at basketball again one day.  Neg if you want I am sick of seeing these poor shooting nights over and over again.  At some point we can't just blame the players but should look at the scheme.  Coaches always say if you can't hit atleast 30% from 3 point land then don't shoot it.  We are lucky to hit 20% most of the time.  I could do that left handed.

BigBlue02

January 9th, 2011 at 7:33 PM ^

If living and dying by the 3 gets us to compete regularly with the best teams in the nation, such as Syracuse and Kansas, then I will live and die by the 3 until JB retires

Kvothe

January 9th, 2011 at 6:30 PM ^

Michigan has sucked at basketball for years due to lack of a true coach.  You made your point.  You are not making a point for JB, however.  Proving that we hire lack luster coaches shows that logically JB follows this trend.  He is not the exception here.