Still no love for Michigan

[Runeman]

This post epitomizes why I have made fun of you for the last month. You are fucking clueless

uh, here you go again.....and how many of the games did you get correct this week. I went 8/8. Post #53 on the Pick-um..How did you do????...and sometimes you make sense and sometimes you are an arrogant ass wipe who think your opinion is the only one that counts. All that said, you stink at evaluating talent...hence you have no clue as to which team will win.




just had to go and check...Me 8 for 8; you 5 for 8 ....dumb shit.

 

[broncosmitty]

This post epitomizes why I have made fun of you for the last month. You are fucking clueless

Didn't read the first time. Skipped over it when you quoted it too.

 

[CatsTopPac]

Fuck love. Win the fuckin game and it doesn't matter who loves you.

 

[dcZONAfan]

Pick em argument again! Cool man. Maybe if, just once, a non Florida fan agreed with a single post of yours you might get some respect. But you never see someone quote your opinion with an "I agree" like my posts dissecting the game often have. Why? Cuz you sound like ESPN. Just like Digger you picked Ok St to go to the final four. Maybe have a real opinion of your own ONE time

 

[Runeman]

Pick em argument again! Cool man. Maybe if, just once, a non Florida fan agreed with a single post of yours you might get some respect. But you never see someone quote your opinion with an "I agree" like my posts dissecting the game often have. Why? Cuz you sound like ESPN. Just like Digger you picked Ok St to go to the final four. Maybe have a real opinion of your own ONE time

Fact is you went 5 for 8.....that's not picking; that's GUESSING. You are arrogant, condescending and really don't have the ability to see past the stats and REALLY get into the game. Stats are for looooosers...and that's why you haven't a clue regarding which team wins. Why can't you try to be a little more civil and give credit where credit is due. I suspect that arrogance bleeds over to the rest of your life and is a problem. That one is not a faucet that gets turned on and off. Basically what I'm saying is: GROW THE FUCK UP.

 

[Codaxx]

Kentucky hadn't played that well going into the tournament. I would agree that they should have been a higher seed but up until they beat Whichita State they hadn't earned the respect. I just believe Michigan should have had a little more respect up to this point. And if Kentucky is being favored in this game then I would say they are getting the respect.

No offense, but tends to happen when you beat an undefeated team and one of the popular NC picks. Just silly to wine about respect when Michigan was a 2 seed and at this pt had one of the easiest paths to the 8. Win and you get respect

 

[Codaxx]

You're a florida fan, I wouldn't expect you to pay as much attention to Michigan talk as I would. No, there had been no real talk about Texas' greatness up until they were set to play Michigan when they started acting like Texas' big men would have a field day down low on Michigan. As far as Tenn being dominated by this team and that one, every game is about matchups and every game stands alone in that manner. As far as how good Michigan is, they are as good as anyone else. No team is particularly dominant.

Stauskas deserved that title as much as anyone else did. He's an outstanding scorer and distributor. He's a decent rebounder for his size. He's not a great defender but his guy tends to not score above his average. I won't tell you that you're opinion on him is a bad one but they guy has game.

Nobody said Texas was great and going to win, if you want proof look at the spread. People said that Teaxs has the size to give Michigan issues. That is just analysis. Michigan is not great in the post, so of course people are going to bring it up. You want the bobble heads to say, "the game is over before it starts, so don't bother turning on your TV."

 

[TexasExes98]

So Michigan plays for the national title last season. Michigan won what might be the best conference in the country this year (3 Elite 8 teams). Michigan has at least 3 future NBA players NOT injured. Michigan's coach is as good and respected as any in the country. Yet and still, everyone talked about how they wouldn't be able to handle Texas' big men. They said they wouldn't be able to handle a hot Tennessee's big men. Now the #2 seeded Wolverines are 2 point underdogs to #8 Kentucky. Why is this team getting no love?

Drama queen much? I don't recall anybody talking about Michigan not being able to handle Texas's big men, not to mention, Michigan was a 6 1/2 point favorite in that game (I know, I took the Wolverines to cover b/c Texas is just an average team). Besides, it was Michigan's 14 3 pointers that killed us. Plus, Michigan has been favored in every single game so far and they are a #2 seed. Not sure what else you're looking for......

 

[Runeman]

Michigan has overachieved this season. Losing the talent they did to the NBA (paired with MM going down) UofM really had to earn the B1G title and current trip to the E8. Everything from here on out is just gravy, imo. The more wins, more exposure, and more positive PR for the program, the better.

That said Michigan still has the shooting capability of beating anyone in the land. Defense, and low post play is mediocre at best, and a huge liability vs bigger opponents. Michigan will have to shoot lights out and keep the turnovers below the season average to continue advancing.

I do like our chances against UK if we can force a few turnovers, crash the boards better than expected, and get open looks. Two hot hands and solid play from J-Mo, along with near, mistake free ball handling should just be enough.

Loving the direction Michigan hoops is heading, especially if Beilein can develop a couple of bigs, tighten up the D, and quit sitting on sizable leads. If McGary returns, and Chatman and Donnal contribute, Michigan will be damn tough to beat in 2014-15.


The draft is deep this year but it's about time to wish good luck to Nik Steve Kerr Stauskas and Little Big Dog in the NBA.

Certainly agree with all that; especially regarding the future of that team. Really a lot of potential talent and if McGary returns, I suspect Pre season, a top ten ranking with a lot of up side. Really don't see that for Florida.

Beating UK is doable; especially if Culley-Stein can not play. the Harrisons will have to do a better job not allowing free looks at 3's than Tennessee. and the point guard play of Andrew Harrison needs to be better. Stauskas will have to play better defense to keep the Harrisons from driving the lane and handing off to the inside bigs. I think the Kentucky Michigan game will be very close right to the end of the game. Kentucky has had two like that in a row; not sure if they have the emotional energy needed to continue to win in that fashion.

 

[cwerph]

The points have nothing to do with who they think will win. It's who they think bettors will lay money on.

 

[Wazmankg]

Nothing says impressive like needing a bullshit call with six seconds left to beat an 11 seed.

It would have been a steal anyway unless you think it should have been a blocking call on MI.

 

[Codaxx]

The points have nothing to do with who they think will win. It's who they think bettors will lay money on.

This is an odd statement. Assumes that people put money on teams they don't think will win. I don't know many people that bet with the expectation they will lose money.

 

[Codaxx]

Certainly agree with all that; especially regarding the future of that team. Really a lot of potential talent and if McGary returns, I suspect Pre season, a top ten ranking with a lot of up side. Really don't see that for Florida.

Beating UK is doable; especially if Culley-Stein can not play. the Harrisons will have to do a better job not allowing free looks at 3's than Tennessee. and the point guard play of Andrew Harrison needs to be better. Stauskas will have to play better defense to keep the Harrisons from driving the lane and handing off to the inside bigs. I think the Kentucky Michigan game will be very close right to the end of the game. Kentucky has had two like that in a row; not sure if they have the emotional energy needed to continue to win in that fashion.

I am not sure what you are expecting from Harrison. 14 pts, 7 sat, 2 turnovers, and 5 Rebs vs Louisville. 2 turnovers is probably the biggest stat of the bunch.

 

[H2S]

well said, ya fuckn skunkbear ya...

except the McGoofy note...you know, I know, everybody who follows skunkball knew before the season started that McGoofy was NOT going to contribute this season (sure hope he does next year though.)

Michigan has overachieved this season. Losing the talent they did to the NBA (paired with MM going down) UofM really had to earn the B1G title and current trip to the E8. Everything from here on out is just gravy, imo. The more wins, more exposure, and more positive PR for the program, the better.

TBB? I'm giving you a bye on this 'we don get no spect' shit...figuring just about everybody has a "Badger Moment" this time of the year. Good luck tomorrow.

 

[TangoBlue]

It does not matter what the line is. Michigan is a better team than Kentucky if

"IF"is what determines who wins. "IF" Mich. executes their game plan and UK doesn't Mich. wins.....and vice versa for UK.

Better than UK? Well UK is earning their way by refusing to quit, so I guess we'll see on Sunday.

 

[Runeman]

I am not sure what you are expecting from Harrison. 14 pts, 7 sat, 2 turnovers, and 5 Rebs vs Louisville. 2 turnovers is probably the biggest stat of the bunch.

2nd half, I thought he did just fine. First half, poor ball management and bad defense. Let's be honest; Louisville really should have won that game. All they had to do was make a few foul shots; especially on the 1/1's. Andrew needs to get the ball down court and provide the rest of his team an opportunity to score. He has one of the best 3 point guys in the SEC and big men inside. He has to be in charge of his team and get the ball where it is supposed to go. I keep forgetting he is just a freshman and for a freshman; he's great. Our guy, Wilbekin is a senior and does take care of the ball and manages the court just fine. Andrew Harrison will be better; just not this year.

 

[BUD]

So Michigan plays for the national title last season. Michigan won what might be the best conference in the country this year (3 Elite 8 teams). Michigan has at least 3 future NBA players NOT injured. Michigan's coach is as good and respected as any in the country. Yet and still, everyone talked about how they wouldn't be able to handle Texas' big men. They said they wouldn't be able to handle a hot Tennessee's big men. Now the #2 seeded Wolverines are 2 point underdogs to #8 Kentucky. Why is this team getting no love?

Because the media is so fucked up. They can make a shit team look good and a good team look bad with out even playing. Im not referring to the up coming game but that's just how the media is..

 

[Codaxx]

2nd half, I thought he did just fine. First half, poor ball management and bad defense. Let's be honest; Louisville really should have won that game. All they had to do was make a few foul shots; especially on the 1/1's. Andrew needs to get the ball down court and provide the rest of his team an opportunity to score. He has one of the best 3 point guys in the SEC and big men inside. He has to be in charge of his team and get the ball where it is supposed to go. I keep forgetting he is just a freshman and for a freshman; he's great. Our guy, Wilbekin is a senior and does take care of the ball and manages the court just fine. Andrew Harrison will be better; just not this year.

Seemed to me once Kentucky settled down they took care of Louisville. He had 2 turnovers it was not like he was turning the ball over. UK was settling for 3s early. They were open shots, but they didn't fall. Foul shots is nonsense. It assumes the game stays the same. Considering Kentucky essentially played the without Cauley-Stein and Young for a half it was a pretty special performance. Things could not have gone worse and he led them back.

 

[Lions=TeHsUcKs]

Don't recall anyone thinking Texas was any good; however that was a decisive win. Tennessee is quite another matter. A better coached Tennessee team would have won that game. Tennessee didn't bother to cover the 3 point shooters the entire 1st half and had to make up a 12 point deficit. This is the same Tennessee team that was hammered by Florida and Kentucky; lost to Vandy, A&M, and a bunch more SEC teams; 7 losses in SEC play. Michigan lost just 3 conference games and if the Big10 was so hot, a 3 loss Big10 team should have hammered a 7 loss SEC team...didn't happen that way which means the Big10 is no different than the SEC 3;.... good top teams and the rest are not so good. Michigan got a good draw into the final four as Kentucky now has lost their center and really was an inconsistent team all year losing to Florida 3 times as well as some others. Yesterday, Kentucky was out played by Louisville and somehow managed to win....probably because Louisville was terrible at the line.

Sooooo, bottom line for me is Michigan is a 2 point dog to Kentucky because Michigan is simply not that good of a team. Another note: Stauskas as big10 player of the year was wrong. The guy stands around waiting for an opportunity to slide into a spot to make a shot and plays very little defense. Good college player; the pros will not be as kind. If I were picking the Big10 player of the year; it probably would be Frank Kaminski or Adrian Payne; both know how to play both ends of the floor and do it exceptionally well.

You don't know shit about Michigan basketball and should stop posting..

 

[Lions=TeHsUcKs]

This post epitomizes why I have made fun of you for the last month. You are fucking clueless

Exactly.. I don't get why he fucking roots for 3 different college either..