Michigan vs Minnesota today's game thread
Hopefully we put together a complete game, today!
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:01 PM ^
Go Blue! If we beat Minnesota in overtime I will be OK with that.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:03 PM ^
Our performance seems to be based on whether we get good Bufkin or bad Bufkin and whether we get good Hunter or bad Hunter.
So far losing 8-0
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:03 PM ^
Losing to Minnesota would literally be the death nail to the season. The team is playing like the season is already over.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:16 PM ^
Ehr...knell, not nail, just sayin
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:25 PM ^
Huh, TIL. I also thought it referenced the final nail in the coffin. Either way.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:04 PM ^
Dickinson is just flat out awful on defense.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:05 PM ^
Have to love this team. Playing terrible Minnesota team and give up 3 wide open 3s (2 made) and a dunk in first 4 possessions
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:08 PM ^
Pretty much everything is a result of either Dickinson not closing out or Dickinson getting torched by slipped screens.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:07 PM ^
We'll this is as shitty a start as you can have.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:07 PM ^
I'm making "MISSING PERSON" posters for Hunter Dickinson. Can someone help me put them up? I haven't seen the real Hunter in so long, I'm getting worried.
January 22nd, 2023 at 2:02 PM ^
Like I've said before, not sure if this team would be better without Hunter, but also not sure if they'd be much worse.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:07 PM ^
Hunter playing like he was at Skeeps last night
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:08 PM ^
This team is just poorly coached. I know some want to believe that Howard has the ability to turn it around, but I just don’t see it. He reminds of Hoke more than he does Harbaugh or Beilein.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:10 PM ^
Amaker and Ellerbe come to mind.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:28 PM ^
I know you're probably a descendant of Rollie Massimino and Rick Pitino but could you tell me what you'd do with a McDonald's All-American that can't figure out which way to dribble towards the basket? Coaching is not making Hunter Dickinson play like he's in the neighborhood YWCA!!!
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:08 PM ^
https://mgoblog.com/content/all-reasons-basketball-team-pretty-bad
Something to refer back to during the time out.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:08 PM ^
Almost no D and almost no O so far but also no turnovers, lol. Trying to look on the bright side.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:08 PM ^
For as much as I hear how great the DMV area is in basketball I guess their coaches don’t teach shot selection. That Dug 3 was just an awful decision.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:08 PM ^
Another game with a non existent offensive game plan and lackluster defensive effort. Shocking.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:09 PM ^
I can live with growing pains and losses, but I’d just like to see some inspired play. Watching MSU vs Indiana leading up to our game and the difference is night and day
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:09 PM ^
The energy seems low with the players, and in Crisler. Minnesota is not a good team. Looks like it's back to playing to the competition level.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:11 PM ^
When did playing down to the competition ever stop?
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:19 PM ^
LOL Well, we hadn't played a truly bad team since CMU.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:11 PM ^
So this is another missed layup game???
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:12 PM ^
Every single game Williams feels the need to not pass the ball and try to take someone off the dribble or shoot a contested shot and every time it's a wasted possession.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:12 PM ^
Yikes.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:12 PM ^
Kobe steps on the baseline more than any player I have ever watched.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:13 PM ^
Needs to hit the weight room so he can stop getting pushed around. Dude moves two feet in a slight breeze.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:13 PM ^
Why does Bufkin continually try to force his way under the basket. Steps out of bounds at least half the time.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:13 PM ^
Bukfin goes at the baseline at least once a game. Did he have a concussion or something that prevents him from realizing that?
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:13 PM ^
A lot of contact but another missed layup.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:14 PM ^
Yes. Eager to see a complete game.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:14 PM ^
This is really ugly.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:15 PM ^
If that’s an offensive foul, that is horseshit.
If that’s called consistently, half of the Big Ten would foul out in less than 8 minutes.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:15 PM ^
Soft call on Reed.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:15 PM ^
Damn, Reed is going to be a skilled offensive player going forward.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:15 PM ^
Oh My God... an assist!
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:15 PM ^
That was a weak ass offensive foul call.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:15 PM ^
This team would be lucky to get an invite to The Basketball Classic, let alone the NIT.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:16 PM ^
Hopefully Michigan will be able to come back, but I would genuinely appreciate a Howard supporter to defend the first 8 minutes of this game. How can you watch this and still have any faith in Howard? Minnesota is 1-6 in conference play and they’re currently killing Michigan in Ann Arbor.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:19 PM ^
Seems that the team doesn’t respond to Juwan. So many deficiencies, you have to believe the talent is better. Just poorly coached and developed.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:16 PM ^
Is there any urgency? It doesn't look like.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:17 PM ^
Wow, this is not a beer league game!!!!!
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:17 PM ^
If Reed can hit his free throws, he might be unstoppable!
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:17 PM ^
Yeah, Jett's no point guard. Nice pick and roll pass, but leading the break... OUCH!
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:17 PM ^
Give Reed more minutes.. He plays with energy and cleans up the boards!!
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:17 PM ^
Sloppy basketball on both sides for Michigan today. I would say there's plenty of time left but I've seen enough of this team to know better. At least I have the NFL playoffs to watch today.
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:17 PM ^
Jett can shoot, except he can’t get any open shots… and then basically does nothing else
January 22nd, 2023 at 1:17 PM ^
This team is so tough to watch, there's just nothing they're good at. Every once in awhile they show good ball movement or good rotations on defense, but they're usually just blah.