I live in suburban Portland. While Howard is being mentioned as a target; he is not in the top two. The top two candidates have ties to the Trailblazers.
The fouls give HD some rest so he can come back stronger. I have not noticed much drop off when Davis replaces him at center. My real concern is that Dickenson will be a one and done. I would like to have him for another year to accompany the standout recruiting class coming in for the 21-22 season. We might be looking at the no. 1 seed of the 1 seeds next year.
The unspoken secret of Michigan basketball is the depth of the bench. I have a feeling that we have players that have very little playing time that would be starters on most of the teams in this tournament. Look at Castleton! He is a star at Florida.
This depth is exactly what you need at tournament time. It allows you to rest star players with little drop off (and sometimes an improvement) in play. For example, Brooks, Smith and Brown each have their strengths but they are plug and play stars in Howard's system.
One of the OSU highlight plays shown (many times) on ESPN was clearly an uncalled push off. Yes, we did get homered by the refs but won any way. Great game.
I can remember seeing the Browns vs. Lions (in person) when I was a teenager. Bobby Layne was really scary as you felt that in the last two minutes of a game, he could score at will. Otto Graham vs. Layne was a great rivalry. Even though I was a Browns fan; I always respected the skill of the Lions and Bobby Layne.
I think Brady left because the team around him was deteriorating. The line wasn't giving him time to throw and he only had one really good receiver. All you have to do is look at this year's Pats to know why Brady left.
I would rather win a tight one like this (at this time in the season) than have another blowout. It teaches a number of things: 1. Be prepared for every game. Don't believe the press clippings, 2. Basketball is a team game. In close games, someone on the bench may be more important than the starters, 3. Good players have bad games. (the point of this is that Davis and Wagner have some work to do on their game.) 4. Freshmen have to learn that things that worked in HS don't work at this level.
We were behind because of sloppy play in the first half. I wish we could have Belien come in and do his fundamentals drills. Better to get this out of our system than during the Big Ten games.
I am surprised that this list or comments does not mention Softball, gymnastics, or figure skating - all of which have a greater TV presence than lacrosse. Freestyle skiing (and snow boards) have a significant following. All of these are either co-ed or predominately female. The grudging admission of Ice Hockey is weird as it has a significant TV following at the professional level. By the way, Michigan has an outstanding record in softball and gymnastics and has bee the University of choice for ice dancers and pairs.
Sorry, I just read the first page and didn't see comments beyond that. My apologies to those who mentioned the above sports.
This year is reminding me of the Belein teams that finished in the middle of the Big 10 during the regular season and then went on to win the Big 10 tournament. I think that is quite possible this year.
This play is straight from the Michigan single wing. My high school (in the 1950s ran the Michigan single wing. Other schools had trouble stopping it because everyone else ran the T formation. I'm surprised that in this day of spreads, direct snaps, etc. that someone does's revive the single wing as their standard formation.
The last two years will really help Michigan recruiting. We are now a legitimate elite team: top two and placing players into the NBA. We are now competing with Duke on equal grounds (except that Bellein has not coached the Olympics.)
Alabama has the Citadel; we have Rutgers. Good teams need a cup cake late in the season to heal up; solve problems like the field goal kicking game; give the third string some game experience and pad the win total. It's better than the Citadel in that this game is a conference win!
Don't knock Rutgers! Celebrate that they McGoo's can move us one step closer to our goal.
I like this rating. It makes great bulletin board stuff to motivate our team. I do not like high preseason ratings because the players might believe them and slack off. The only ratings that mean anything are those based on performance- not on speculation. ESPN really doesn't understand how Bellein develops players. They just believe that last season's record, personnel loses and recruiting ratings determine how a team will perform. They really don't believe that coaches do anything except design plays.
I do not like the new site. The football player on the left in the banner creeps me out; I liked the old sidebar as a way of navigating the site; the white space is boring and harder for me to get interested in the content. I just find the whole new format off-putting and alien. Bring back the old format with a more stable platform.
They knocked the B1G Network off my service this weekend. I wnet to watch Michigan baseball and was told that this network is no longer carried. I guess they don't want my ten dollars a month surcharge for the sports package. SEC and PAC are included channels. I live in Oregon.
No one expects us to win. We should go out, enjoy every miinute, relax and shoot the house lights out with a rain of threes. When we are relaxed and enjoying the game; no one can beat us.
Last year, sloppy passing drove me crazy. It is still driving me crazy. Lacrosse needs to learn from Bellein that you need to work on fundamentals. There have been too many unforced turnovers in this game.
This is why I watch March Madness. It is MAD. I thought Buffalo knocking off Arizona was the big upset of the first round - but this game is the upset of the Century. In this tournament you have to take everyone seriously. LOVED IT!!
THe NCAA will immediately suspend all players mentioned until the FBI releases its full report. For MSU, it doesn't rain but it pours. This is minor compared to the sexual abuse scandal at MSU. The situation at MSU is now worse than both Baylor and PSU.
This year's half time show was a huge disappointment. I think Justin TImberlake thinks that he is more entertaining than he is. I missed the staging and complexity of the last few years. It was not worth an extra 15 minutes of my time. Bring back Lady Gaga.
The comments regarding Brady's children following the documentary about him this week explains why he destroyed his phone. I wouldn't trust the NFL when it comes to releasing leaks to the tabloids. It was good judgment on Brady's part. Giselle is big tabloid news.
Just because of their insenstivity and inaction, MSU bettter be prepared for millions of dollars in law suit penalties to victims. I hope that insurance does not cover it because of gross, criminal indifference.In most states, gross negligence by people in power, including trustees, can open them to being personally sued for their actions.
Given the rate at which quarterbacks are injured, we may need three outstanding quarterbacks by the end of the season. Not a prediction, just a precaution.
Matthew suffered from some really bad cramping in the second half which really had me worried. VCU got back into the game while he was recovering. If we can improve the point guard play, I think we will make the big dance.
When I was on a tour of China in Guilin; a boy came up and patted me on the stomach. I finally figured out that he was saying "Happy Buddha; Happy Buddha."
When I was on a tour of China in Guilin; a boy came up and patted me on the stomach. I finally figured out that he was saying "Happy Buddha; Happy Buddha."
When I was on a tour of China in Guilin; a boy came up and patted me on the stomach. I finally figured out that he was saying "Happy Buddha; Happy Buddha."
But it is meaningless. Ratings are just for discussion until about week five.Let's win this on the field. I think we have a top defense, great potential at receiver and special teams. Solid group of running backs. (Isaac finally is living up to his recruiting hype.), the offensive line is greatly improved but QB scares me. Speight kept Florida in the game with passes that were either two high or three feet out of bounds. If we had consistentlly good quarterbacking, I would say we can beat anybody - but we don't.
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I live in suburban Portland. While Howard is being mentioned as a target; he is not in the top two. The top two candidates have ties to the Trailblazers.
The fouls give HD some rest so he can come back stronger. I have not noticed much drop off when Davis replaces him at center. My real concern is that Dickenson will be a one and done. I would like to have him for another year to accompany the standout recruiting class coming in for the 21-22 season. We might be looking at the no. 1 seed of the 1 seeds next year.
The unspoken secret of Michigan basketball is the depth of the bench. I have a feeling that we have players that have very little playing time that would be starters on most of the teams in this tournament. Look at Castleton! He is a star at Florida.
This depth is exactly what you need at tournament time. It allows you to rest star players with little drop off (and sometimes an improvement) in play. For example, Brooks, Smith and Brown each have their strengths but they are plug and play stars in Howard's system.
That's terrific. Winning leads to confidence which leads to winning. Besides, winning is fun!!!
One of the OSU highlight plays shown (many times) on ESPN was clearly an uncalled push off. Yes, we did get homered by the refs but won any way. Great game.
I can remember seeing the Browns vs. Lions (in person) when I was a teenager. Bobby Layne was really scary as you felt that in the last two minutes of a game, he could score at will. Otto Graham vs. Layne was a great rivalry. Even though I was a Browns fan; I always respected the skill of the Lions and Bobby Layne.
I think Brady left because the team around him was deteriorating. The line wasn't giving him time to throw and he only had one really good receiver. All you have to do is look at this year's Pats to know why Brady left.
We need to clean up sloppy passing. John Belein would be doing passing drills after this game. Fundamentals are important to prevent stupid turnovers.
I would rather win a tight one like this (at this time in the season) than have another blowout. It teaches a number of things: 1. Be prepared for every game. Don't believe the press clippings, 2. Basketball is a team game. In close games, someone on the bench may be more important than the starters, 3. Good players have bad games. (the point of this is that Davis and Wagner have some work to do on their game.) 4. Freshmen have to learn that things that worked in HS don't work at this level.
We were behind because of sloppy play in the first half. I wish we could have Belien come in and do his fundamentals drills. Better to get this out of our system than during the Big Ten games.
He should get a nice raise for the next season. Bellein did prepare his players for the next level.
I am surprised that this list or comments does not mention Softball, gymnastics, or figure skating - all of which have a greater TV presence than lacrosse. Freestyle skiing (and snow boards) have a significant following. All of these are either co-ed or predominately female. The grudging admission of Ice Hockey is weird as it has a significant TV following at the professional level. By the way, Michigan has an outstanding record in softball and gymnastics and has bee the University of choice for ice dancers and pairs.
Sorry, I just read the first page and didn't see comments beyond that. My apologies to those who mentioned the above sports.
This year is reminding me of the Belein teams that finished in the middle of the Big 10 during the regular season and then went on to win the Big 10 tournament. I think that is quite possible this year.
This play is straight from the Michigan single wing. My high school (in the 1950s ran the Michigan single wing. Other schools had trouble stopping it because everyone else ran the T formation. I'm surprised that in this day of spreads, direct snaps, etc. that someone does's revive the single wing as their standard formation.
Me too. I don't like being associated with him.
If Louisville basketball does not get the death penalty something is seriously wrong with the system..
The last two years will really help Michigan recruiting. We are now a legitimate elite team: top two and placing players into the NBA. We are now competing with Duke on equal grounds (except that Bellein has not coached the Olympics.)
The Buckeye fans…
Purdue!!!
The Buckeye fans in my family expect Michigan to win this year. They think Meyers is leaving.
Alabama has the Citadel; we have Rutgers. Good teams need a cup cake late in the season to heal up; solve problems like the field goal kicking game; give the third string some game experience and pad the win total. It's better than the Citadel in that this game is a conference win!
Don't knock Rutgers! Celebrate that they McGoo's can move us one step closer to our goal.
I like this rating. It makes great bulletin board stuff to motivate our team. I do not like high preseason ratings because the players might believe them and slack off. The only ratings that mean anything are those based on performance- not on speculation. ESPN really doesn't understand how Bellein develops players. They just believe that last season's record, personnel loses and recruiting ratings determine how a team will perform. They really don't believe that coaches do anything except design plays.
What do you expect from a person appointed to coverup Nasser's abuse of MSU co-eds.
Are we going to send our legal team to the Blue Hens (U. of Delaware)?
Why isn't this on the front page? I look forward to this column every game day.
Too late for me; I already switched to DirectTV.
In Oregon, I switched from Comcast to Direct TV because they dropped the BTN in the Spring. It has saved me some serious money.
I do not like the new site. The football player on the left in the banner creeps me out; I liked the old sidebar as a way of navigating the site; the white space is boring and harder for me to get interested in the content. I just find the whole new format off-putting and alien. Bring back the old format with a more stable platform.
This link doesn't work with the computer version either.
What used to be simple is now complex. That is not a good thing.
They knocked the B1G Network off my service this weekend. I wnet to watch Michigan baseball and was told that this network is no longer carried. I guess they don't want my ten dollars a month surcharge for the sports package. SEC and PAC are included channels. I live in Oregon.
No one expects us to win. We should go out, enjoy every miinute, relax and shoot the house lights out with a rain of threes. When we are relaxed and enjoying the game; no one can beat us.
Hail to the Victors! Champions of the West.
Last year, sloppy passing drove me crazy. It is still driving me crazy. Lacrosse needs to learn from Bellein that you need to work on fundamentals. There have been too many unforced turnovers in this game.
But I would rather see Poole shoot!
The bench won this game. Our starters seemed to have problem with depth perception in both games.
This is why I watch March Madness. It is MAD. I thought Buffalo knocking off Arizona was the big upset of the first round - but this game is the upset of the Century. In this tournament you have to take everyone seriously. LOVED IT!!
Champions of the West!
They are really worried about what else the FBI knows about us.
THe NCAA will immediately suspend all players mentioned until the FBI releases its full report. For MSU, it doesn't rain but it pours. This is minor compared to the sexual abuse scandal at MSU. The situation at MSU is now worse than both Baylor and PSU.
That curling is so popular that NBC is pushing to have lawn bowling in the summer olympics.
This year's half time show was a huge disappointment. I think Justin TImberlake thinks that he is more entertaining than he is. I missed the staging and complexity of the last few years. It was not worth an extra 15 minutes of my time. Bring back Lady Gaga.
The comments regarding Brady's children following the documentary about him this week explains why he destroyed his phone. I wouldn't trust the NFL when it comes to releasing leaks to the tabloids. It was good judgment on Brady's part. Giselle is big tabloid news.
Just because of their insenstivity and inaction, MSU bettter be prepared for millions of dollars in law suit penalties to victims. I hope that insurance does not cover it because of gross, criminal indifference.In most states, gross negligence by people in power, including trustees, can open them to being personally sued for their actions.
Given the rate at which quarterbacks are injured, we may need three outstanding quarterbacks by the end of the season. Not a prediction, just a precaution.
Matthew suffered from some really bad cramping in the second half which really had me worried. VCU got back into the game while he was recovering. If we can improve the point guard play, I think we will make the big dance.
When I was on a tour of China in Guilin; a boy came up and patted me on the stomach. I finally figured out that he was saying "Happy Buddha; Happy Buddha."
When I was on a tour of China in Guilin; a boy came up and patted me on the stomach. I finally figured out that he was saying "Happy Buddha; Happy Buddha."
When I was on a tour of China in Guilin; a boy came up and patted me on the stomach. I finally figured out that he was saying "Happy Buddha; Happy Buddha."
The Catholic Baylor: Where football is more important than morality
On the other hand, MSU has Nasser.
How does Maryland score a touchdown in this game? (counter punt). Maryland doesn't have a quarterback.
Fleck is the perfect coach for Minnesota as he is kind of a cartoon chariacature of a coach.
I like Brian Kelly right where he is. The longer he stays at Norte Dame; the better I like it.
They are just plain nasty and rip their prey to shreds.
But it is meaningless. Ratings are just for discussion until about week five.Let's win this on the field. I think we have a top defense, great potential at receiver and special teams. Solid group of running backs. (Isaac finally is living up to his recruiting hype.), the offensive line is greatly improved but QB scares me. Speight kept Florida in the game with passes that were either two high or three feet out of bounds. If we had consistentlly good quarterbacking, I would say we can beat anybody - but we don't.