Open Thread/DVR Reminder: Michigan basketball @ Iowa 1:00 Big Ten Network
Men's basketball tips off against Iowa at 1:00 today on the B1G network. Michigan has the better team, but that has been the case for several years, and Iowa has been pesky. Dylan(by way of Ken Pomeroy) has Michigan winning by 4 http://www.umhoops.com/2012/01/13/game-18-michigan-at-iowa-preview/#more-24200 ,
He also points out that Iowa barely shoots from downtown at all...I'm thinking woot 1-3-1?
Vegas likes Michigan by a field goal. Beilein says Iowa is going to try to get out and run, and that Michigan will have to play significantly better than Iowa to win on the road(why does that sound familiar?)http://www.umhoops.com/2012/01/13/video-notes-quotes-john-beilein-previews-iowa/
My personal take: Iowa has serious Multiple Personality Disorder, as evidenced by their Wisky/Minny road wins vs their baby seal impersonation against those two SU schools who celebrated when Nebraska joined the conference(because they finally have a school to look down on).
That red-headed kid Aaron White is pretty good, and Basabe is still there, but I dont really think either one is ready to keep up with Novak, the Notorious SMOTRYCZ or Morgan. If Stu can slow down Matt Gatens(and all evidence suggest he WILL be able to) I like Michigan's chances.
January 14th, 2012 at 12:26 PM ^
Had to go into work today but luckily I have the Xfinity Mobile app that lets me set recordings from my phone to my DVR. Came in handy on Wednesday for the NW game as I was out at the movies.
Go Blue!
January 14th, 2012 at 12:29 PM ^
Is that android or iphone?
January 14th, 2012 at 12:49 PM ^
This is going to be a tough game. This is the type of tough (but winnable) road game we need to pull off to help our resume.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:58 PM ^
Michigan has not played a good road game yet. Plus Smo cant shoot for the past several games.
January 14th, 2012 at 12:46 PM ^
Stream for the game?
January 14th, 2012 at 12:57 PM ^
I'm holding out hope that this is right by game time:
http://www.firstrow.tv/watch/101978/1/watch-(13)-michigan-vs-iowa.html
If not, there's always Link2 but you have to download something.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:00 PM ^
It's working.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:02 PM ^
thanks. you beat me to it.
January 14th, 2012 at 12:51 PM ^
If those shots on BTN are live, I don't think the crowd will be a factor today.
January 14th, 2012 at 12:53 PM ^
Who the hell knows what is going to happen in this game. Totally unpredictable. I would have zero confidence betting on this game.
January 14th, 2012 at 12:56 PM ^
You could say that about every B1G game this year. For any team.
B1G is gonna be wild. Every game is huge.
January 14th, 2012 at 12:55 PM ^
Sounds like a sequel to the Northwestern ugliness
January 14th, 2012 at 12:57 PM ^
There is no one in attendance.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:00 PM ^
Eddie Hightower is ref today. This game is going to grate on the nerves.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:01 PM ^
PSA, Basketball games do not progress in a linear fashion. If M falls behind early, it is NOT because they aren't trying.
If Michigan gets down by double digits, posting things like, "they don't deserve to win this game", are pointless. Yeah, if you are down 10 points you don't deserve to win. Not real insightful.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:02 PM ^
I am really looking forward to seeing a chair getting thrown today.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:05 PM ^
We will play from behind yet again
January 14th, 2012 at 1:06 PM ^
Michigan hating ref Eddie Hightower checks in.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:08 PM ^
Iowa gets away with a blatant travel only to break THJ's arm off on the other end of the floor.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:08 PM ^
Smot continues to stuggle....and then he commits a foul.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:08 PM ^
Off to a solid start
January 14th, 2012 at 1:09 PM ^
Deleted.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:14 PM ^
Don't play that game. You may not like him, but blantant trolling on a Michigan player violates board rules.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:09 PM ^
This game is big. Get that 15th win before the brutality of a schedule begins. Beilein's 2 tourney teams have both had a brutal stretch - the 6 game losing streak last year and the team two years before that lost 7 of 9. Today starts a stretch that includes 6 road games out of the next 8, and 4 games against top 10 teams. If they can split those 8 or better, especially if they win at least one of the games against the top 10 teams, they should be sitting good for their tourney position. Anything better just improves their first round matchup.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:11 PM ^
The iHeart radio isn't working for the game. I use Wood radio and it's not working anyone have alternatives ?
January 14th, 2012 at 1:13 PM ^
Wtka app.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:13 PM ^
Why does Michigan play up to really good teams but play down to the bad ones???
January 14th, 2012 at 1:14 PM ^
One of the big mysteries of the Beilein era so far.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:13 PM ^
Ugh, time for smotz to take a seat.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:13 PM ^
It seems like Burke, THJ, and Smot trade who's hot for each game. If they could all put it together simultaneously the team would be putting away games easy and early.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:13 PM ^
We're just way too flat in every aspect of this game. We're lucky to be down by 4.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:14 PM ^
And we won't see Burke until the second half...
January 14th, 2012 at 1:14 PM ^
very stagnant offensively
January 14th, 2012 at 1:14 PM ^
Nice pass from Timmy to McLimans
January 14th, 2012 at 1:15 PM ^
Looks like it's just going to be one of those shooting days for Timmy
January 14th, 2012 at 1:16 PM ^
But we need him to score in the first half. These slow starts happen way too often
January 14th, 2012 at 1:18 PM ^
Playing terrible, but only down 2. 12-10 Iowa
Burke with 2 quick fouls... look to see Douglass in for most of the first half.
McLimans looking decent.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:18 PM ^
January 14th, 2012 at 1:19 PM ^
Neither team shooting worth a shit. M 28% Iowa 35%. That is why the game is close
January 14th, 2012 at 1:20 PM ^
This is quieter than most high school JV games.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:20 PM ^
Wow. We look awful.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:21 PM ^
but we're winning...
January 14th, 2012 at 1:21 PM ^
Yet we have the lead.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:20 PM ^
Finally a Hardaway sighting.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:21 PM ^
January 14th, 2012 at 1:21 PM ^
We always start slow on the road then pick it up by the 2nd half. If we can hold onto a lead or a slim deficit, we should be fine.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:21 PM ^
Am I missing something with Douglas? His play consistently infuriates me.
January 14th, 2012 at 1:25 PM ^
Best perimeter defender. Veteran player. With Burke out, who else is going to run the offense?