Brad Underwood is a cry baby and I want Michigan to set his team on fire.
Just listen to what this mad child had to say!
"We’re going to honor the (postponed games) b/c we’re a member of this league. We’re not gonna be the teams that pick & choose what we play for whatever. We’re going to show up. I think it’s about character, & this team has a ton of it.
Hang 100 on them! Make them eat the idea that Michigan has ever been scared of Illinois.
February 27th, 2021 at 5:52 PM ^
Wha? Fuck him. Seriously.
February 27th, 2021 at 6:05 PM ^
Funny how his team chose to not play against Maryland and MSU.
February 27th, 2021 at 8:15 PM ^
And then they lost to MSU when they did play.
Hopefully, their squeaking past Wisconsin today will make it that much better when we crush Illinois.
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February 27th, 2021 at 5:53 PM ^
I don’t get it. So you’re upset that Illinois is going to play Michigan? Am I missing something?
February 27th, 2021 at 5:55 PM ^
He's implying our postponed games should be a forfeit, perhaps.
February 27th, 2021 at 7:37 PM ^
Punishing us for being responsible
February 27th, 2021 at 7:58 PM ^
His logic would be stronger if the games UM isn't playing weren't against some of the worst teams in the league. If anything, Illinois still has a shot at this title because UM won't get a chance to rack up a couple of easier wins.
February 27th, 2021 at 5:56 PM ^
No, I'm very eager that Michigan is going to play Illinois. I'm irritated by Brad Underwood (and many Illini fans) acting like Michigan went on its COVID pause just to avoid playing his team. If there's one thing I'm sure of, it's that Juwan and the men's team aren't remotely scared of Illinois.
February 27th, 2021 at 5:58 PM ^
Could you hit us with da linky to where/when he said this?
February 27th, 2021 at 6:01 PM ^
Postgame interview, first tweeted out by the beat writer for the Peoria paper.
https://twitter.com/itsallg_o_o_d/status/1365781925915488259
February 27th, 2021 at 6:05 PM ^
Thanks.
What to say that has not already been said at this point. Underwood and the Illini are upset they did not get to take advantage of a Michigan team just coming off the COVID pause. He and that sorry fanbase know that playing this Michigan team at full strength will be the hardest-fought game of the season and in all likelihood will result in another L on their resume. Too bad so sad Brad.
February 27th, 2021 at 11:06 PM ^
Illinois is awfully full of themselves this year. The program that hasnt done anything of note in 15 years...theyre trying to imply the program with a string of NCAA tournament runs, BTT titles, Big Ten titles, etc. is scared of a 6 loss Illinois team. I can assure you Brad, Michigan does not care about Illinois
February 27th, 2021 at 6:01 PM ^
Our first game after the 2-week shutdown was originally scheduled against Illinois. This was just a couple of days after we were allowed to restart, and we requested the game be postponed so that we could have more time for the team to regain its conditioning.
Illinois is acting like this was a miscarriage of justice, even though we always said we wanted to make up that game. In truth, I think they know we're the better team and they wanted to catch us when we weren't 100%.
February 27th, 2021 at 6:19 PM ^
Wanna be the best team, beat the best team. Otherwise go cry to Scott Frost’s mom. I’m always blown away by how many coaches and players and fans make comments that suggest or plainly point out that they are trying to get some kind of edge or dodge a tough opponent, etc. Personally, I hope we play Gonzaga at some point and shit in their cereal too. Shut everyone up (which actually turns into giving them more shit to make excuses about to take away from the achievement)
February 27th, 2021 at 6:57 PM ^
The B1G could've made Michigan play against Illini as their 1st game out of COVID pause but they didn't. Unlike the conspiracy theorists, B1G does not set out to screw Michigan.
February 27th, 2021 at 7:44 PM ^
Not in basketball anyway.
February 27th, 2021 at 7:47 PM ^
Wow, they didn't force kids to play a major conference game a couple days after a forced 23 day quarantine with no practice...they must freakin love us. I don't think mthe B1G actively tries to screw us, I think they just don't do anything about the refs that do hate UM and actively try to screw us.
Most of these refs are fans of some other school in the conference, and most other teams in the conference hate Michigan..the shit that happens seems natural to me.
February 27th, 2021 at 9:16 PM ^
Not so fast. There are two games at the end of this schedule. Watch them and then you can judge.
February 27th, 2021 at 9:31 PM ^
But the RCMB mouth breathers say that Michigan gets the most favorable refs in the league because of golden boy Juwan Howard. They say the refs are all in awe of him because they were fanboys of the Fab Five and NBA!
February 27th, 2021 at 7:20 PM ^
They keep telling on themselves and it's hilarious
February 27th, 2021 at 5:55 PM ^
Michigan didn't practice for like 3 weeks lol Baylor almost lost to Iowa St. after their pause.
February 27th, 2021 at 5:56 PM ^
Apparently "white collar teams" are the ones that get to "pick & choose."
After his comment, I guess we know Dosunmu is playing now.
February 27th, 2021 at 6:03 PM ^
? poking the ? doesn’t usually work out well for the fighting lilwhinewhines
February 27th, 2021 at 9:14 PM ^
I immediately thought of this too. Why would they make that mistake again, especially without even beating us this time! Just asking to get lit up.
February 27th, 2021 at 5:56 PM ^
Character teams don’t get taken to OT by Nebraska
February 27th, 2021 at 9:33 PM ^
What about Oakland?
Sometimes, good teams just have a bad game...
February 27th, 2021 at 5:56 PM ^
He still can’t get over Derrick Walton Jr crushing his dreams 4 years ago
February 27th, 2021 at 5:56 PM ^
What games didn’t we play/reschedule? PSU, Northwestern, Indiana, Nebraska? I’m sure the coaches of those teams are very thankful they don’t have to get their asses whipped again. What a stupid comment. We didn’t miss any of the good teams.
February 27th, 2021 at 5:59 PM ^
Penn St, NW and Indiana. Let’s just put this to rest on freaking Tuesday night and shut this wind bag up
February 27th, 2021 at 6:43 PM ^
If Michigan had played those games, the conference championship would be decided right now and he'd be playing for second place. Titty baby
February 27th, 2021 at 5:57 PM ^
If Michigan was running from anyone doesn’t Brad think they would’ve rescheduled Penn State and Northwestern and not, I don’t know, OSU, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and MSU? The heavy hitters in the conference.
I have no doubt Michigan remembers Ayo’s buzzer beater from last year. They’re going to be ready. They’re going to want this game BAD.
February 27th, 2021 at 5:58 PM ^
I think the shot is the pick and choose their games
February 27th, 2021 at 9:03 PM ^
Yeah and it's mighty big of them to honor their commitment and play us. Given that's the only way they have a mathematical chance of winning the tile, it's especially commendable.
I don't wish a Covid pause on anyone. It's unfortunate that Underwood seemingly can't appreciate what it's like without going through one himself.
February 27th, 2021 at 5:58 PM ^
Yeah, we sure "picked" to shut down our whole program for 2 weeks. That's SOP for a first-place team in the middle of the season.
BTW, if they "showed up" at MSU, they could've fooled me.
February 27th, 2021 at 6:01 PM ^
Perfect! Every time we turn around, someone is giving this team something to motivate them. Thank you little brad!
February 27th, 2021 at 6:01 PM ^
The reality is not playing those three games actually hurts us. They are games we would likely win. Not playing them means amongst the rest of the games we have to have LESS losses. It actually gave them a better chance but oops they already had 3 losses then lost to MSU. That’s on them.
February 27th, 2021 at 6:04 PM ^
Yeah - I don’t think we ducked northwestern, penn state, and IU- ?
February 27th, 2021 at 6:05 PM ^
Yes. He effectively gets a tiebreaker.
He's just mad he (might) not get to use it.
Bring the thunder.
February 27th, 2021 at 7:29 PM ^
*fewer
February 27th, 2021 at 6:02 PM ^
Amazing that he is still coaching after the shadiness he pulled at OK St.
February 27th, 2021 at 6:04 PM ^
All this tells me is Ayo isnt playing and he is starting his excuse train
February 27th, 2021 at 6:07 PM ^
Interesting. I read into the exact opposite...like that he couldn't possibly be that stupid when his best player isn't going to suit up. Guess we'll find out Tues night. Go Blue!
February 27th, 2021 at 6:12 PM ^
See Ayo plays with original schedule only reason to bring it up. If Ayo is playing he doesn’t say shit because he is at full strength
February 27th, 2021 at 6:16 PM ^
I want Ayo to play - Illinois’ best will be fun to decimate
February 27th, 2021 at 6:17 PM ^
Oh I agree Pete.
February 28th, 2021 at 11:15 AM ^
Good point.
February 27th, 2021 at 6:06 PM ^
Hey Brad, maybe don't lose to MSU, OSU, Maryland, and Rutgers and this wouldn't be an issue. Also, bless your heart if you think games against PSU, Northwestern, and another game against IU would make a difference
February 27th, 2021 at 6:07 PM ^
Maybe instead of running his mouth he should focus on what he can control, like teaching his big man how to pass out of a double team. 3 assists all year for Kofi. I appreciate watching Coach Howard’s unselfish team play. Underwood isn’t coaching anything.
February 27th, 2021 at 6:36 PM ^
Teach him how to shoot free throws while you’re at it.