Basketball thread v. McNeese State
December 29th, 2023 at 7:04 PM ^
I’m interested in a stream, not paying for big ten +, have it on the radio until then
December 29th, 2023 at 9:15 PM ^
Not paying to watch this basketball team lmao
December 29th, 2023 at 7:06 PM ^
Olivier sporting a new look tonight.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:11 PM ^
My son was scared that Brandon Johns had returned.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:06 PM ^
It is absolutely ridiculous that this game is not on one of the networks.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:11 PM ^
Agreed. I already pay for an expensive sports package which includes BTN. On principle, I'm not paying extra to watch what I've already paid to watch. They're doing a great job alienating Michigan fans. I think I'll watch Purdue and root for them instead. Go Boilers.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:24 PM ^
The odd thing --- when the schedule was released, this game was a 5 or 7 PM ET start, with BTN coverage (EKU @ Purdue having similar timing).
Both games wound up tipping at 7 ET. I'm presuming BTN chose Purdue for the 7 ET start, figuring a Top 5 team would get better ratings in that "prime time" spot.
That would have slotted Michigan at 5, but I'm guessing the school may have simply chosen 7 for attendance purposes (and therefore punting on BTN coverage).
Net: the BTN+ coverage may be more Michigan's doing than BTN's doing.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:39 PM ^
Only sort of. Our basketball team is utterly irrelevant. We can't even fill out own arena. We're not within a dog's fart of being ranked. Why would the networks care?
Even this blog has a post ASKING if anyone cares.
Shell of the team we were just a few seasons ago. Cautionary tale for Michigan if Harbaugh leaves
December 29th, 2023 at 7:09 PM ^
I’m getting the Purdue game on BTN. It may be better for my health to follow the espn gamecast anyway
December 29th, 2023 at 7:11 PM ^
Up 12-9 with 15:13 to go. Many turnovers, looking lethargic, but hitting 4 threes.
December 29th, 2023 at 9:15 PM ^
Was Sanderson there tonight?
December 29th, 2023 at 7:15 PM ^
Beginning to think Juwan isnt so good at this coaching college basketball thing
December 29th, 2023 at 7:32 PM ^
Beginning? Took you this long?
Its not even his coaching acumen that bothers me. Its his uncontrollable temper.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:18 PM ^
7 turnovers in 7 minutes.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:22 PM ^
I’m glad I’m not watching this game. Michigan shooting 60% from the field and 63% from three but down 3 due to 7 turnovers to their 0 and a 16-2 in the paint deficit. This is against a smaller overall team as well. Sad times!
December 29th, 2023 at 7:27 PM ^
McNeese is half the size of Mich, yet they's just blowing by Mich in the paint for easy layup after easy layup...and thats not to mention the turnovers. Masterful job Juwan...enjoy the NIT again
December 29th, 2023 at 7:33 PM ^
This team won't make the NIT. Their postseason will likely consist of losing their opening game in the B1G Tournament.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:36 PM ^
If they cant even make the NIT, Juwan needs to be fired just by default of program being such unmitigated ass.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:27 PM ^
Bench jackson!
December 29th, 2023 at 7:32 PM ^
I don't know. It has occurred to me that due to a lack of other options, Juwan may have to live with him in hopes that he gets his basketball IQ up to match his athleticism later in the season. It's a trade-off that a Michigan team shouldn't have to make with a proper roster.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:28 PM ^
We are getting killed inside. McNeese running a layup line in spite of being severely undersized. Threes are the only thing keeping us close. Down 27-21 with 7:40 to go. Embarrassing.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:29 PM ^
on pace for 30 turnovers.
If there's one silver lining, it's that the team could improve significantly by cutting those down.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:29 PM ^
Can they fire Juwan at halftime and just make Martelli the coach?
December 29th, 2023 at 7:39 PM ^
We weren't tearing it up with Phil as the acting coach either.
It's looking like the program needs a full reboot.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:41 PM ^
Didn't we lose to LB St with Phil as coach? Here's my question. Who's coaching defense? Beilein had a guy. Who's our guy?
December 29th, 2023 at 7:51 PM ^
Supposedly that was going to be one of Juwan’s strengths coming from the Miami Heat.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:29 PM ^
For the thousandth time, this team's 1on1 defense is atrocious.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:30 PM ^
Wtf does thus team do during practice? Zero improvement on D since game 1.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:31 PM ^
Very disappointed and that’s an understatement! This team is BAD
December 29th, 2023 at 7:35 PM ^
FIRE JUWAN
December 29th, 2023 at 7:39 PM ^
I'm trying to keep my comments positive, but I laughed.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:38 PM ^
Now McNeese is hitting threes. Down 35-28 with 4:24 to go. A total dumpster fire.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:38 PM ^
Absolute butt cheeks
December 29th, 2023 at 7:39 PM ^
This coaching staff is an utter embarrassment. No reason they should ever be this bad. Players look like they have no clue what they're doing out there!
December 29th, 2023 at 7:41 PM ^
It would be nice if someone other than TWill decided to show up. He can’t do this alone smh
December 29th, 2023 at 7:43 PM ^
I dont think even Brian Ellerbe lost to McNeese State and Long Beach State in the same season.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:56 PM ^
Oddly, USC lost to LBS at home as well...weird
December 29th, 2023 at 7:43 PM ^
Signs of life from YoYo.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:44 PM ^
So...I took a look at the Joe Dumars St. schedule to see who their 10 victims are and two of them are College Of Biblical Studies and Champion Christian. I think if we stay purely secular, we might be able to pull this one out.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:49 PM ^
Mississippi University for Women is the real highlight. Seth wasn't joking in the preview.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:50 PM ^
What about the win they had against Mississippi University for Women? Does that mean there are men at that university or did they play against the women?
December 29th, 2023 at 8:01 PM ^
I see they also played Letourneau. Is that a college named after the Mary Kay Lehourneau lady who was the school teacher that had sex with her student.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:44 PM ^
End the misery. Give people hope. Don't wait until all the good coaches are taken. Name an interim. Fire Howard and find a guy who can clean this disaster up. Luckily there's nothing to lose by doing this... We are awful
December 29th, 2023 at 8:00 PM ^
Yes, Howard on a short leash. The team is full of uninspired, sloppy play. Need to find someone else.
Hope second half they come out of the funk...
GO BLUE!
December 29th, 2023 at 7:45 PM ^
Back up by 1 after trailing by 12. Let's avoid this potential disaster.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:48 PM ^
My bad. McNeese scores the next 4 to take a 3 point halftime lead.
December 29th, 2023 at 7:57 PM ^
Whoever the head coach is next year, bring back Yaklich!!!
December 29th, 2023 at 7:59 PM ^
Heck, I am all in favor of bringing Yaklich back to be the head coach.