Jimmystats: The 2018 Class in Context, Part 1: Offense
It’s tough to see what they’ll become [UM Bentley Library]So yesterday came and went the way it went. The SEC cheats, Michigan’s a tougher sell right now for reasons, yada yada—those who choose to rend...
View ArticleWTKA Roundtable 2/8/2018: Disappointing Finishes
Super Bowl things discussed:Brady can’t play defense (or receiver).Matt Patricia to Lions: Ziggy is probably 40.Signing Day things discussed:Brian: Needs to be better, don’t think it’s going to be...
View ArticleHoops Preview: Wisconsin
THE ESSENTIALS WHAT #29 Michigan (19-7) vs #92 Wisconsin (11-15)WHERETrohl Center Madison, WI WHENNoon, Sunday LINE Michigan –2 (KenPom) TVCBSWisconsin has been flexed on repeatedly this year.THE...
View ArticleMichigan Softball 2018 Season Preview
[ED: Happy Softball Opening Day! Every year South Bend Wolverine writes these fantastic previews of Michigan's continuing softball dynasty. He put this up before the season started but they've already...
View ArticleMichigan Hockey ‘17-18, Game #29: Michigan 1, Michigan State 1 (SOW)
“Any more goals yet?” [JD Scott][Ed. A- David DMed me about this piece late last night and I didn't see them until now, so the front-page tardiness is on me. Should still get you ready for tonight's...
View ArticleMichigan Hockey ‘17-18, Game #30: Michigan 3, Michigan State 2
Here’s to you, Ace! The. Iron. D. (Bill Rapai)OFFENSECorsiHousePossession %First Period21760%Second Period12457%Third Period15647%Overtimen/an/an/aTOTAL481755%Analysis: Michigan didn’t quite put up the...
View ArticleMichigan 83, Wisconsin 72
tfw u troll the trohl [Patrick Barron]The Trohl Center wouldn’t give it up easily, but Michigan was able to get a win against Wisconsin to push its record to 20-7 (9-5) and take one step closer to...
View ArticleHockey Bracketology Update!
hope you guys have an iron D, because the ride is bumpy [Bill Rapai]Since the last time we checked, Michigan was swept by OSU, split with Wisconsin, and took an old-fashioned three point weekend from...
View ArticleGoal-by-Goal Analysis: Michigan State
[Bill Rapai]Friday, February 9, 2018Michigan State 1, #19 Michigan 1 (T, SO W)1st periodNo scoring 2nd periodHUGHES GOALMSU 0 UM 1 EV 5:06 Assists: Porikos & N. PastujovNick Pastujov does a really...
View ArticleBasketbullets: Brackets, Shot Volume, Wisconsin, Stephening
BRACKET MATRIX HAS US WHERE [Patrick Barron]Brackets: large differences. Michigan is a 9 seed on the Bracket Matrix, but Joe Lunardi has a more optimistic take:Lunardi doesn't pay enough attention to...
View ArticleThis Week’s Obsession: Unlocking a Beilein Offense?
Be the dream live the dream be the dream be the drea ive dre be the am towel. [Marc-Grégor Campredon]THIS ARTICLE HAS A SPONSOR: Are you currently dying from the same plague that’s affected the entire...
View ArticleHoops Preview: Iowa Part Two
THE ESSENTIALS WHAT #27 Michigan (20-7) vs #96 Iowa (12-15)WHERECrisler Arena Ann Arbor, MI WHEN6:30 PM LINE Michigan –11 (KenPom) TVBTNFran McCaffrey is absolutely correct about Big Ten...
View ArticleMichigan 74, Iowa 59
ANGRY DUNCAN [Marc-Gregor Campredon]After a few early hiccups, Michigan coasted to a win over Iowa in what was its easiest game left on the regular season schedule. The Wolverines won with defense yet...
View ArticleShooters Get To Shoot
2/14/2018 – Michigan 74, Iowa 59 – 21-7, 10-5 Big Ten[Marc-Gregor Campredon]There are many reasons your correspondent does not coach basketball. One of them is that I would not look at Michigan's...
View ArticleWTKA Roundtable 2/15/2018: Duncan Robinson is Thanked at the End
Things discussed:Sam tries to ship Brian and the Lanifornicator. Brian: this is Greg Robinson-bad.Question Enos had last year is who calls the plays? McElwain’s suggestion is going to be “let’s hump a...
View ArticleMichigan Hockey Rooting Guide: Week 21
Ol’ Dex wants to know what to watch [Bill Rapai]I know Brian just did a Bracketology Update on Monday, so I decided to look at more of the specifics of what/when/who to watch this upcoming...
View ArticleThe Bracket Split
[Marc-Gregor Campredon]So here's a thing: there is a big ol' discrepancy between various bracketology attempts when it comes to Michigan. I don't think I've seen such wide splits during this pleasant...
View ArticleThe Post Where We Admit That Michigan Has In Fact Hired Jim McElwain
good offensin' [Chris Cook]So Michigan just hired Jim McElwain to coach football in some capacity. That capacity is apparently offensive coordinator and WR coach. This doesn't make much sense to me....
View ArticleMichigan Hockey ‘17-18, Game #31: Michigan 4, Notre Dame 2
Ah, finishing goals. [Bill Rapai]OFFENSE CorsiHousePossession %First Period 18 9 62%Second Period 11 5 48%Third Period 4 1 14%Overtime n/a n/a n/aTOTAL 33 15 41%Analysis: Michigan started this game on...
View ArticleHoops Preview: Ohio State Part Two
THE ESSENTIALS WHAT #27 Michigan (21-7) vs #16 OSU (22-6)WHERECrisler Arena Ann Arbor, MI WHEN1 PM Sunday LINE Michigan –1 (KenPom) TVCBSobligatoryTHE USIt's seeding crunch time for Michigan,...
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