STAUSKAS!!!! 6/6 from the three point arc. Dome effect is irrelevant.
Spike Albrecht goes HAM. Sick nasty steal and helicopter-levitating layup. Its always nice to see him play well.
Vogrich hits a sick three. McLimans plays!!!
Syracuse prediction after the break
Showing posts with label Michigan Basketball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michigan Basketball. Show all posts
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
UM vs. Indiana BBALL
FINAL: Indiana 72, Michigan 71
Two things:
Rebound and hit free throws.
Jordan Morgan, man am I glad he's on this team.
Two things:
Rebound and hit free throws.
Jordan Morgan, man am I glad he's on this team.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
U-M vs. Indiana BBALL
Indiana 81, Michigan 73.
There's no need for panic here. The tough Indiana squad, led by Zeller and Oladipo, was playing at home, with a chance to beat the number one team in the country. Take away two runs (one at the start of the game and one in the later part of the seconde half) and its a whole new ball game.
However, a couple of things about this game made me a bit nervous. In big games like this, our freshmen cannot disappear. Stauskas did finish with 10 points, but shot 1-5 from three. If he connects on two more of those, this would've been a whole new ball game. Also, GRIII needs to score more than two points. That's simply unacceptable.
Morgan appeared in the game, but only played two minutes. His defensive presence would've helped contained Zeller. Hopefully his injury doesn't keep him out for much longer, since we got Ohio State coming up on Tuesday.
But enough of the negatives. Burke's and Hardaway's play was outstanding. To see the leaders of this squad step up and score 25 and 18 points respectively shows signs of hope for the numerous big games left on the schedule.
McGary played well, especially considering he was matched up with Zeller for most of the game. He finished with seven boards and ten points.
When Indiana comes to Michigan, I think the game will be a little different. Morgan will most likely be healthy, thus preventing Zeller from having as dominating of a performance. I feel as though Stauskas and GRIII learned from this game, and will not be so nerved next time. If Burke, Hardaway, and McGary have similar games, then Michigan will not suffer the same fate as its reverse fixture.
There's no need for panic here. The tough Indiana squad, led by Zeller and Oladipo, was playing at home, with a chance to beat the number one team in the country. Take away two runs (one at the start of the game and one in the later part of the seconde half) and its a whole new ball game.
However, a couple of things about this game made me a bit nervous. In big games like this, our freshmen cannot disappear. Stauskas did finish with 10 points, but shot 1-5 from three. If he connects on two more of those, this would've been a whole new ball game. Also, GRIII needs to score more than two points. That's simply unacceptable.
Morgan appeared in the game, but only played two minutes. His defensive presence would've helped contained Zeller. Hopefully his injury doesn't keep him out for much longer, since we got Ohio State coming up on Tuesday.
But enough of the negatives. Burke's and Hardaway's play was outstanding. To see the leaders of this squad step up and score 25 and 18 points respectively shows signs of hope for the numerous big games left on the schedule.
McGary played well, especially considering he was matched up with Zeller for most of the game. He finished with seven boards and ten points.
When Indiana comes to Michigan, I think the game will be a little different. Morgan will most likely be healthy, thus preventing Zeller from having as dominating of a performance. I feel as though Stauskas and GRIII learned from this game, and will not be so nerved next time. If Burke, Hardaway, and McGary have similar games, then Michigan will not suffer the same fate as its reverse fixture.
Monday, January 28, 2013
UM vs. Illinois (BBALL)
Jordan Morgan left the game early with an ankle injury, leaving McGary as the only big man to have seen significant action this year.
But the other big fellas stepped up.
Horford stepped up and put up a respectable 7 points, along with grabbing 4 boards. Bielfeldt got to play! He had a nice basket underneath and did a fine job of getting to the foul line.
Horford and Bielfeldt revealed something I haven't yet noticed this year: depth. Note that this Illinois team is not a bad team. They won their first 12 games, and beat Ohio State by 19 points. Bielfeldt and Horford performed well against a solid Big Ten squad.
Besides depth, the most important thing to take away from this game is #1 RANKING!
Michigan is #1 for the first time since 1992. Whether or not they deserve it does not detract from its significance. The utter disappointment I've experienced with this program is over. Michigan will maintain its status as a contender for (at least) the immediate upcoming years. Hardaway and Burke are likely to leave for the draft next year, but they leave behind a solid freshman class led by GRIII and Stauskas.
Speaking of Stauskas...
STAUSKAS OVERRATED AND ONE-DIMENSIONAL PLAYER WATCH FOR SAM:
14 points (2nd on the team)
6/10 shooting (That's 60%, Sam) (Also: note only 2 of those makes came beyond the arc)
2 assists and...
1 solid block
One Dimensional Player right?
Fuck you, Sam.
But the other big fellas stepped up.
Horford stepped up and put up a respectable 7 points, along with grabbing 4 boards. Bielfeldt got to play! He had a nice basket underneath and did a fine job of getting to the foul line.
Horford and Bielfeldt revealed something I haven't yet noticed this year: depth. Note that this Illinois team is not a bad team. They won their first 12 games, and beat Ohio State by 19 points. Bielfeldt and Horford performed well against a solid Big Ten squad.
Besides depth, the most important thing to take away from this game is #1 RANKING!
Michigan is #1 for the first time since 1992. Whether or not they deserve it does not detract from its significance. The utter disappointment I've experienced with this program is over. Michigan will maintain its status as a contender for (at least) the immediate upcoming years. Hardaway and Burke are likely to leave for the draft next year, but they leave behind a solid freshman class led by GRIII and Stauskas.
Speaking of Stauskas...
STAUSKAS OVERRATED AND ONE-DIMENSIONAL PLAYER WATCH FOR SAM:
14 points (2nd on the team)
6/10 shooting (That's 60%, Sam) (Also: note only 2 of those makes came beyond the arc)
2 assists and...
1 solid block
One Dimensional Player right?
Fuck you, Sam.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
In Another Opinion...
Gram listed his opinion of the teams we cover, so I'll give mine in a nutshell:
Michigan Football: Shane Morris + Derrick Green + Kalis + more badass linemen = a future offense that has as much hype as Henne, Hart, Long, and Manningham. Hopefully they'll live up to expectations better than their predecessors.
Michigan Basketball: Most athletic team in years. This is the best squad I can remember (all 8 years or so I've been aware of their play). They are still fairly young, but this freshman class is the best since the fab 5. That said, their youth often becomes a factor when they play. In order for this to be our year, they are going to have to cut down on the mistakes quickly, especially with how talented the Big Ten is this year. Beat Sparty and OSU please.
Michigan Hockey: Luckily, the year I got season tickets this team is having one of its worst years ever.
Michigan Football: Shane Morris + Derrick Green + Kalis + more badass linemen = a future offense that has as much hype as Henne, Hart, Long, and Manningham. Hopefully they'll live up to expectations better than their predecessors.
Michigan Basketball: Most athletic team in years. This is the best squad I can remember (all 8 years or so I've been aware of their play). They are still fairly young, but this freshman class is the best since the fab 5. That said, their youth often becomes a factor when they play. In order for this to be our year, they are going to have to cut down on the mistakes quickly, especially with how talented the Big Ten is this year. Beat Sparty and OSU please.
Michigan Hockey: Luckily, the year I got season tickets this team is having one of its worst years ever.
Further Introduction
Along with Jeremy, I will be covering Michigan Football. I will also cover Michigan basketball and do weekly recruiting recaps. From time to time, I will cover Detroit sports. For Detroit, I will usually complain about the Lions and Pistons, and use this emoticon- :/ when Ilitch signs washed up 37 year olds to 26 million dollar contracts.
If you came here to read about the Red Wings, don't bother reading any more. I only watch the Red Wings during the playoffs (Pseudo-Hockeytown pride FTW). Don't bother asking Jeremy about the Red Wings. He'll tell you all about their Euro-trash style of play and send you back a six paragraph essay boasting about the superiority of the Bruin's physicality.
If you came here to read about the Red Wings, don't bother reading any more. I only watch the Red Wings during the playoffs (Pseudo-Hockeytown pride FTW). Don't bother asking Jeremy about the Red Wings. He'll tell you all about their Euro-trash style of play and send you back a six paragraph essay boasting about the superiority of the Bruin's physicality.
If you came here to read about the Boston Celtics, well we both hate the Celtics. End of story.
Hope you enjoy our mediocre to sub-par analysis of Boston, Detroit, and Michigan sports.
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