Michigan vs. Indiana Basketball Open Thread
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:21 PM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:21 PM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:32 PM ^
Plus Hulls looks like he belongs in The Shire. Burke appears to be familiar with The Shire, Middle Earth and several other far away locales as well, because that's where he was launching some of his shots from tonight.
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:33 PM ^
I normally don't endorse vulgarity and name calling, but this post...Gold.
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:22 PM ^
The atmosphere and spotlight was a bit overwhelming for our freshmen tonight. As much as it sucks to lose this game, here is what I expect going forward. Tonight, just like in Columbus, will be a major learning experience for our younger players. McGary did some great things out there while, unfortunately, allowing Zeller to have a tip-dunk fest. He will learn. It will not happen again in the re-match in Ann Arbor. Stauskas and GRIII missed some shots and the game got in their heads. Over the course of the season, both guys will have a break-out game in a tough road environment. Maybe in Madison? Maybe in E Lansing? They will learn from tonight. Michigan will probably fall to 3 or 4 in the rankings. It doesn't matter. We are 1 game back in the B10 and need to win 2 of the next 3. I fully expect a double-digit bounce-back/revenge win over Ohio St. on Tuesday. If Michigan can win the B10, they will still get a #1 seed and play the first weekend at the Palace. Tonight was frustrating as hell but I still think this team was legit at #1 and may be back there again before it is all said and done.
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:23 PM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:36 PM ^
...are unhappy with the result. You calling the collective "fucking ass hats" is trolling, by definition. That makes you a douche by definition and you should have Bolivian as a destination.
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:23 PM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:23 PM ^
I am not making excuses but if you really watched this game and didn't think the officiating played a factor I am not sure what game you were watching. MSU got the same treatment. It seems as if every prime time game in the Big Ten the officials get into the "home" crowd feel and go crazy. Michigan is the commits the fewest fouls of any team in the nation.....before the we need to foul I think Michigan shot 7 free throws and Indiana 19......that doesn't seem right. I just like to watch good basketball games but way too often this year all I have seen is the officials stepping in and taking control. It's one game, doesn't really matter but the officials played a big role in the flow of the game especially early on.
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:29 PM ^
It's just part of the game. It seems like in the big games the home team gets the ref advantage! IU better not get the calls when they come to our home court!
February 3rd, 2013 at 1:02 AM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:24 PM ^
But the team went cold and we let IU score 11 straight points. I guess that's where your home court crowd helps you out! We need to beat OHIO!
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:31 PM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:35 PM ^
The rankings and the hype insured that this thread was going to be a long one.
February 2nd, 2013 at 11:32 PM ^
February 3rd, 2013 at 12:58 AM ^
February 3rd, 2013 at 1:03 AM ^
You need everyone to play their A game on the road in the B1G to win games, espically against top tier opponents...
Stauskus shows up vs ohio, and GRIII shows up against IU, we could easily win both games... we have nobody to blame but ourselves. Chalk it up to Freshman woes, they're getting good experience
February 3rd, 2013 at 10:36 AM ^
I just had to get in on this epic 1,000+ post thread. 20-2 still feels good
February 3rd, 2013 at 5:53 PM ^
Is Michigan going to receive a #1 seed for the tourney?