Wolverines vs. Illini: Open Thread
January 11th, 2017 at 11:00 PM ^
System coaches are for mid-majors.
January 11th, 2017 at 10:58 PM ^
I bought tickets last week for this Saturday's game vs Nebraska. Would be my 3 year old triplets' first game. I'll trade anybody the tickets for a 6 pack of Dr. Pepper. We'll be at the Hands On Museum before the game. Just leave it at the door.
January 11th, 2017 at 11:07 PM ^
And it's a deal
January 11th, 2017 at 11:02 PM ^
It's sad when it's mid-January and you're already wondering if this team has what it takes to make a run in the NIT.
Right now I'd say probably not.
So, why didn't this team take the next step after going to the finals? What did Beilein have four years ago that he doesn't have today? Why isn't he in recruiting battles for top talent?
I'm not ready to give up on Beilein, but this feels like the type of loss that represents a lower tier. It's hard to judge from afar, but I don't like the effort the team gave today. This isn't a team I particularly like, though it's Michigan, so I'm still in.
I want to see more senior leadership. Walton losing his cool should be a wake-up call. Maybe he should come off the bench against Nebraska.
January 11th, 2017 at 11:15 PM ^
Like another poster before me, it's time I swallow the pill. I'm done. Beilien has failed to prove what I thought he could prove. There is just no excuse left to give.
"Unlucky" keeps getting thrown around. How about "zero effort", "minimal talent", "lack of development", or "poor coaching".
He's a great guy and all, but I'm done defending him. The athletes, university, and fans deserve better than this shit.