jmblue

March 31st, 2018 at 11:34 PM ^

We've had a lot of nice things already this season - 33 wins, the BTT, the Final Four.  You think back to earlier in Beilein's tenure, when we just wanted to make the field of 68 . . . this has been special already.

But one more really nice thing would be cool.

UM Fan from Sydney

March 31st, 2018 at 11:11 PM ^

That is one of the most mis-quoted lines ever. The correct line is “so you’re telling me there’s a chance”

As for the game on Monday, hopefully Villanova blew their wad tonight with shooting.

Mr. Elbel

March 31st, 2018 at 11:09 PM ^

If they come back down to earth and we go up to our mean we'll be in good shape. Our D is much better than KU's and they can't have a record night again like that.

UMinSF

March 31st, 2018 at 11:11 PM ^

back in Nov-Dec, I would never have imagined we'd be playing for a national championship.

So proud of our guys!

What a run - one more game!

 

Michifornia

March 31st, 2018 at 11:16 PM ^

A different Michigan team than we did tonight.  We'll be underdogs so don't see us playing so tight.  MAAR and Robinson aren't going out shooting blanks.  Mo gonna be Mo.

Coach B will have a plan.  Going to be a good game.  Regardless of outcome, WE ARE IN THE FINALS AGAIN!!!

GO BLUE!!!

stephenrjking

March 31st, 2018 at 11:16 PM ^

This is going to be tough.

Nobody will give us a chance, and they're not wrong in so doing. Our offense has been stagnant for four fifths of the tournament. Nova's offense is blowing the roof off. They defend well, and their switching style has been trouble for Michigan all year.

But there's a chance. Michigan is due for a couple of guys to get hot offensively at the same time. And I strongly suspect Michigan will be challenging Nova's shooting much better than Kansas does; sometimes those challenges make a team skittish when they're not used to it. 

It'll take a great game from Michigan. It's not likely. It's not impossible. If you told me at any point this season we'd be here with a 30% chance to win, I'd take it in a hot second.

Well, here we are. Beat Villanova.

Win the Game.

A Lot of Milk

March 31st, 2018 at 11:17 PM ^

Wisconsin shut them down last year in the tourney. Michigan is in the same vein as them, but probably better defense and more talent. We have a fighter's chance on Monday night. Our defense is up for the task

HailObeans

March 31st, 2018 at 11:18 PM ^

A juggernaut, but their Kansas game was definitely the “flow” like we had against TA&M. Also, Kansas’ defense was really atrocious. I think Michigan will have a difficult challenge on Monday, but with our defensive prowess, ability to make adjustments (thank you, Belein), and energizing players like Poole, Matthews, and Moe, there’s a fighting chance we cut the nets again.