Last night or UTL?
So a lot of people were speaking in superlatives last night, and rightfully so. But it has not been all that long since we've had a miracle comeback on a last second bomb.
So what was bigger for you, UTL or the Kansas game?
Both were huge games. First night game at the Big House vs. a big rival. First Sweet Sixteen appearance in almost 20 years. I suppose it depends on how deep we go in the tourney. I'm a bigger football fan, but I still can't decide. Especially since it was a win or go home match. I'm not even sure which was more improbable. Down 10 with 2 minutes to go? Down 3 with 30 seconds to go? Hail mary vs. well... hail mary.
Also, the Kansas game was big enough it needs a title. UTL will always be UTL. What will the Kansas game be forever referenced as?
Super Sweet Sixteen? The Jerryworld Redemption? Simply, The Karma Game? What do we call this game going forward? I want consensus on this thread...
The drama as noted was about even depending on your disposiion for FB or BB.
Nationally speaking Karma (I like that) was a bigger game. Both teams had been ranked either 1 or 2. IMMEDIATE national title implications.
Its gotta be Karma.
Beilein can't recruit and is a horrible X's and O's coach. Brandon should fire him..... /s
March 30th, 2013 at 10:49 AM ^
UTL.
And none of you can make me.
Nah-nah-na-boo-boo.
Both. I went a little crazier at UTL because I was there, but trying to rank them makes no sense. Both were awesome and unbelievable.
March 30th, 2013 at 10:39 AM ^
^This
Word for word.
March 30th, 2013 at 11:43 AM ^
Yeah, it's like choosing between two of your children. Two incredible experiences for the Michigan fanbase.
I was at UTL so I'll always be biased in favor of that.
Then again, this game was the first Michigan basketball game I'd watched beginning to end that we won, so it was nice to break that curse.
UTL but only cause I was there and last night I was screaming at a TV set.
I absolutely love our football team and are glad both mbball and football are back to where they should be. But last night was absolutely one of the best moments in my life as a Michigan fan. UTL was awesome too, but there was a little more on the line in this game. Great win for sure!
UTL was more exciting, I think, just because I was there. This game though, is the moment Trey Burke said goodbye. They never gave up and continued to chip away at the lead. I love watching this team play. I was jumping around like a mad man last night, but I didn't have any words to say. I was truly speechless.
time basketball won a game like this? I can think of a number of improbable football comebacks and where a game was stolen from basketball (Indiana, Wisc this year are top of mind). However, I just can't remember anything like this, man, they needed one to show themselves they can do it.
March 30th, 2013 at 11:31 AM ^
1 seed Mich down 16 early in 2nd half to 8 (or 9) seed UCLA. (A young UCLA team that was to win the National Championship two years later.)
I like referring to it as Karma, but even better is... The Shot.
March 30th, 2013 at 11:26 AM ^
This need to be on a large mural in the entrance of the PDC.
Being at UTL obviously was more insane but last night was incredible. Although if I truly had to rank them I would still say UTL as that was a type of comeback unlike any other. And I have never seen the stadium and the crowd so electric
Both were amazing and left me speechless but the game last night had more importance for the basketball program in their attempt to climb back in to national prominence.
Not just gator--gator subs.
epic-improbable-defining game in recent team history for both. UTL and Kansas Karma were eerily similar. The team played poorly in general throughout the game but somehow kept the opponent in striking distance. Then near the end, with the time left and the score, there is no chance they're going to win unless Michigan BOTH gets some assistance from the opponent AND more importantly make gigantic plays. They're jewels in both Denard and Trey's "legend" crown.
March 30th, 2013 at 10:00 AM ^
Time will add perspective. Ultimately, if Michigan wins it all, than this comeback will be one of those "forever moments" in Michigan lore. If they don't make it to the Final Four, it will be a high point for a pretty good but still disappointing season.
March 30th, 2013 at 10:07 AM ^
you had this team pegged for Elite 8 at the start of the season ?
Go Blue!
March 30th, 2013 at 10:19 AM ^
March 30th, 2013 at 10:44 AM ^
Wasn't the goal of this team final 4 or bust? Those expectations simmered down a bit towards the end of the season, though.
March 30th, 2013 at 12:56 PM ^
It's hard to set a goal like that. The Tourney is crazy. Making the Elite Eight is pretty damn good already.
March 30th, 2013 at 11:39 AM ^
Win or lose tomorrow, this is a very good season. You don't turn up your nose at an Elite Eight appearance when you hadn't even been to the Sweet 16 in 19 years. A Final Four would make this a great season, but it's very good right now.
March 30th, 2013 at 10:03 AM ^
March 30th, 2013 at 10:03 AM ^
For me, I had an experience of pure religious style joy at the conclusion of the UTL game. It lasted thru Sunday morning.
March 30th, 2013 at 11:54 AM ^
Can I get an Amen?!!!!
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March 30th, 2013 at 10:06 AM ^
While the setting of the Sweet Sixteen is more significant, the UTL win was more dramatic. Teams occasionally come back from being 5 down with 20 seconds left in basketball. But 20 seconds on your own 20? UTL was the craziest and in that sense most glorious win ever. Plus, UTL was a win over a hated rival rather than a respected foe. Still, what a game last night! Even the comparison with UTL makes it glorious.
March 30th, 2013 at 10:45 AM ^
We were down 10 points with 2 minutes left.
March 30th, 2013 at 11:24 AM ^
March 30th, 2013 at 11:57 AM ^
That was pretty damn dramatic.
March 30th, 2013 at 10:06 AM ^
THIS IS MICHIGAN ! Moments like these are what this is all about.
UTL was a far more improbable victory against a HATED rival, so that is still #1 for me. The game last night was an offset to our game against IU (which would have secured a 2nd B1G title). That and the fact that in basketball those types of endings are not rare (uh ... Madison).
Hail to the VICTORS! Beat Florida!
Go Blue!
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March 30th, 2013 at 11:42 AM ^
Did you watch it to the end last night? From the game thread it sounded like you gave up.
March 30th, 2013 at 10:09 AM ^
March 30th, 2013 at 10:13 AM ^
It really shouldn't be fair to say "it depends when we go out in the tournament" but it's sort of true. Crushing Notre Dame's hopes and dreams will always hold a special place in my heart while beating Kansas doesn't have that same appeal.
Still, after a groin shot and hearing multiple "Why so quiet??" chants from the Kansas fans makes beating them feel much much better. Right now I say UTL because of how important I felt it was for Hoke and national prominence and such, but this might become bigger.
March 30th, 2013 at 10:19 AM ^
if only because the UTL game was that much more improbable. 14 point comeback was awesome, but at UTL we were at our own 20 with like :20 seconds left. Last night's game was a more significant game but not quite as OMGEEE.
It's like comparing a 10/10 to a 9.9/10 though. Both blew my mind
March 30th, 2013 at 10:15 AM ^