Michigan 91, Nebraska 85
Derrick Walton, who called a players-only meeting last night, led M's late charge to close out a much-needed win. [Marc-Gregor Campredon]If Michigan's players think John Beilein is the problem, they...
View ArticleDelta V Insufficient To Prevent Re-Entry
1/13/2017 – Michigan 2, Minnesota 5 – 1-4 Big Ten, 8-10-1 overall 1/14/2017 – Michigan 2, Minnesota 4 – 1-5 Big Ten, 8-11-1 overall[Patrick Barron]Here are Michigan's shot margins since December...
View ArticleBasketbullets: Pick-and-Roll Defense, Shot-Blocking
The Defense, For A Given Definition Of The TermSlicing through M's defense with little resistance. [Marc-Gregor Campredon]Do you have a stick? Throw it. Congratuations, you have hit a horrifying...
View ArticleExit: Tyrone Wheatley Sr
[Eric Upchurch]Michigan needs to fill another offensive coaching position. Per multiple reports Tyrone Wheatley Sr. has accepted the Jaguars running backs coach job—yes the one where he gets to spend...
View ArticleTuesday Recruitin' Is Dropping Bananas
Offseason Harbaugh is a goThe long desert before football season resumes is among us, so it's time for Jim Harbaugh Antics to provide us succor. Here he is with a small child in a tiger-themed go-kart:...
View Article2017 Big Ten Hoops Week 3 Recap
Anthony Cowan [Maryland Athletics] Last Week’s ResultsIndiana 72 - Maryland 75Minnesota 47 - Michigan State 65Michigan 69 - Illinois 85Ohio State 66 - Wisconsin 89Northwestern 69 - Rutgers 60Purdue 78...
View ArticleHoops Preview: Wisconsin, Part 1
THE ESSENTIALSWHATMichigan (12-6, 2-3 B1G) at Wisconsin (14-3, 3-1)WHEREKohl Center Madison, WisconsinWHEN9 pm ET, TuesdayLINEWisconsin -10 (KenPom) Wisconsin -11 (Vegas)TVESPN PBP: Dave Flemming...
View ArticleWisconsin 68, Michigan 64
mfw the evil Kohl Center vibes kick in [Patrick Barron]Entering the contest, Michigan’s defense had been on a dreadful run of form, but the Wolverines played an ugly half of basketball to trail 26-21...
View ArticleGoal-by-Goal Analysis: Minnesota
[Patrick Barron]Friday, January 13, 2017#9 Minnesota 5, Michigan 21st periodSHUART GOALMinn 0 Mich 1 EV 08:57 Assists: Allen & WinborgThe puck’s dumped in, and though that’s usually not a great way...
View ArticleThis Week’s Obsession: Unicorn Games
Ron Bellamy Day. From WH. Part II is here.THE QUESTION:Remember that one time an otherwise obscure/disappointing player was a superstar for a day?Ace: Full game is on the youtubes.BiSB: If we're...
View ArticleRanking The Rankers: 2012 Class
An annual series that attempts to figure out which of the major recruiting services had the best read on a recruiting class. You get three points for the best, two for second, one for third, with ties...
View ArticleUnverified Voracity Underestimated The Power Of The Mississippi State...
[Eric Upchurch]Going to be a dodgy year on the OL. Steve Lorenz reports that Grant Newsome has a "minimal" chance of playing in 2017. That is not good. If that's the case you just about have to slide...
View ArticleExit: Wyatt Shallman
As you likely expected/dreaded by now, Wyatt Shallman’s Michigan career is over. Degree in hand, Wyatt announced on Twitter this afternoon that he’ll pursue a grad transfer for his final year of...
View ArticleWTKA Roundtable 1/19/2017: The Raw Uncut Takes
Things discussed:Wisconsin moral victory: What are the odds of Michigan basketball going 8-4 down the stretch to match last year? Weird freaky three-point luck of opponents? We all agree they don’t...
View ArticleBasketbullets: Limiting Happ and Hayes, Late-Game Breakdowns, 2017 Class...
The Post Defense Was... Good?Michigan put up a surprisingly strong fight in the post. [Patrick Barron]I don't think I was alone in thinking Wisconsin, boasting two strong post scorers in Ethan Happ...
View ArticleFriday Recruitin' Needs A Shruggie Macro
Everyone finalizes their rankingsVilain impressedTuesday's post covered the final Rivals 100; since Rivals has released all of its final rankings. Scout, 24/7, and ESPN have finalized theirs as well....
View ArticleHoops Preview: Illinois, Part 2
THE ESSENTIALS WHAT #45 Michigan (12-7, 2-4 B1G) vs #74 Illinois (12-7, 2-4) WHERE Crisler Center Ann Arbor, Michigan WHEN 2:15 pm ET, Saturday LINE Michigan -6 (KenPom) Michigan -7 (Vegas) TV BTN PBP:...
View ArticleMichigan 66, Illinois 57
DJ Wilson led a blue-collar effort for Michigan today. [Marc-Gregor Campredon]After Illinois blew out Michigan in Champaign ten days ago, Illini center Maverick Morgan described Michigan as a "white...
View ArticleExit: Kai-Leon Herbert
Herbert's commitment video lives on, at least.Scout's Corey Bender reports that four-star FL OT Kai-Leon Herbert has decommitted from Michigan:#Scout300 OT Kai-Leon Herbert tells me he de-committed...
View ArticleJeremy Clark Not Granted Sixth Year
[Eric Upchurch]According to Inside The Huddle's Michael Spath, the NCAA has denied Jeremy Clark's petition for a sixth year of eligibility:According to a source, Jeremy Clark has been denied a sixth...
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