basketball up to #2 in ESPN power rankings
Title says it all . . . Michigan is up to #2 in basketball power rankings, behind only Duke. Assume we'll be at 3 or 4 in AP and Coach's poll when it comes out. Should stay about the same until we beat Wisconsin on the road. (which would be huge. That place has been a house of horrors over the years.)
December 23rd, 2018 at 8:13 PM ^
We have a good thing going, for sure. There’s no way we are lower than number three in the AP poll. Number two seems like a distinct possibility as well.
December 24th, 2018 at 12:17 AM ^
It will be a complete joke if Tennessee is still ahead of Michigan, but I think UVA should be ahead of M right now, especially after they looked more impressive beating South Carolina on the road than M did at home.
M should be third, but could make an argument for second as well. Fourth or lower would be criminal.
December 23rd, 2018 at 8:13 PM ^
Go Blue!
December 23rd, 2018 at 8:26 PM ^
But according to the "BPI" published by ESPN, Michigan is 11th, even though they have the # 1 Strength of Record (SOR).
Notable teams ahead of them: North Carolina (with 3 losses and got smoked by Michigan), VA Tech (10-1 with a Strength of Schedule at 185), Michigan State and Wisconsin each with 2 losses.
December 23rd, 2018 at 10:47 PM ^
The indexes are still lacking substantial data. They’ll look better in about 6 weeks.
December 23rd, 2018 at 9:04 PM ^
Ah yes, the Butt Plug Index...shitty
December 23rd, 2018 at 8:28 PM ^
December 23rd, 2018 at 8:43 PM ^
Such a fun team to watch and Beilein is such a classy guy. Sure makes the OSU game a little more forgettable. (emphasis on A LITTLE)
December 24th, 2018 at 12:54 AM ^
So did signing day.
After a down 2017 and a down 2018 signing class, concern about the program trajectory was natural.
2018 had us regaining program momentum, until that thing happened. But the fear that getting smoked would have a significant impact on the future was unfounded.
Dabo Sweeney managed to bootstrap his Clemson program into the Top Two after spending a significant number of years where Harbaugh has the Michigan program now.
December 24th, 2018 at 1:14 AM ^
It would be even more forgettable if you didn't remind us of it by mentioning it in your post. ?
December 23rd, 2018 at 8:52 PM ^
They're number 1 in my heart.
December 23rd, 2018 at 9:04 PM ^
Just keep winning, everything else will take care of itself. So many are being so critical of their play against these lower tier teams, but they've kept their focus and kept winning. The polls and tournament seeding well reward their efforts.
December 23rd, 2018 at 9:16 PM ^
We won’t learn anything new about this team until they play Wisconsin. Michigan is elite (so far), but they won’t have an opportunity to climb higher in the polls until that game.
I think that game is their first loss, but if they win in Madison, all bets are off.
December 23rd, 2018 at 10:40 PM ^
I know I give many opinions on this blog that many don't care for about but there is one thing I don't do. I don't give my opinion on when my favorite team will lose. Wish I could send you the bullet to cure your problems you miserable piece of shit!!
December 23rd, 2018 at 11:21 PM ^
Seems like a reasonable reaction. Wood chipper busted?
December 24th, 2018 at 8:16 AM ^
Seek mental help immediately.
December 24th, 2018 at 8:52 AM ^
Let me guess: spending the holidays alone?
December 23rd, 2018 at 9:31 PM ^
Go Blue!
December 23rd, 2018 at 9:38 PM ^
Effin A, Cotton
December 23rd, 2018 at 9:54 PM ^
We are favored according to torvik in every game until the last one of the regular season, on the road in East Lansing, including at Wisconsin.
December 24th, 2018 at 8:07 AM ^
When do we get Game Day at Crisler?
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