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Post by rgs318 on Nov 8, 2018 13:51:21 GMT -5
Did anyone else get the survey from Stadium.com today. Most of it asked how much I would pay for various types of broadcasts. I hope the PL keeps it free.
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Post by matunuck on Nov 8, 2018 14:31:09 GMT -5
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 8, 2018 15:28:41 GMT -5
Nice find!
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Post by hchoops on Nov 8, 2018 15:33:38 GMT -5
Good stuff At first I thought it was from the Potter-Perry year NCAA game vs Michigan
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 8, 2018 15:36:17 GMT -5
BTW, Holy Cross beat Michigan 63-45 that year.
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 8, 2018 15:42:41 GMT -5
Here is Michigan's write-up on their opener:
Michigan Men’s Basketball (1-0) made its 2018-19 regular season debut on Tuesday night at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor and walked out with a 63-44 victory over the visiting Norfolk State Spartans (0-1).
Michigan started the game with Zavier Simpson and Jordan Poole at the guard spots, Charles Matthews and true freshman Ignas Brazdeikis at forward and Jon Teske at center.
Teske led the Wolverines in scoring with 13 points, eight rebounds and four blocks, while Brazdeikis chipped in with 12 points of his own in his debut. Matthews had 10 points on 5-of-12 shooting (0-4 from three, 0-5 from the free throw line). Isaiah Livers came off the bench and had eight points and six rebounds.
The Wolverines were never in trouble on Tuesday evening during their home opener, which also saw them raising their banners for the Big Ten Tournament title last season, as well as the Final Four and National Title game appearance. Head coach John Beilein gathered his 800th collegiate win in the season opener, which made it another memorable night for this program. There’s only so much to digest from a season-opening win over an overmatched opponent, but here are a few quick takeaways:
- The Michigan defense is as good as advertised once again and picked right up where it left off last season. Norfolk State shot 30 percent on the night and was unable to get any good looks. It looks like that aspect of the team will wind up being the calling card of this team.
- The argument can be made that Jon Teske was the best player on the court on Tuesday night with his 13 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. For some odd reason, the Spartans continued to drive the line on him and it never went their way. Teske has huge shoes to fill in stepping in for Moe Wagner, but it was a very positive start for him. Michigan also got some solid minutes out of Austin Davis.
- This offense is going to struggle to find itself at times and miss some open looks, but the ball movement was terrific on Tuesday night. There was a real effort to have multiple guys touch the ball on the perimeter and they will have to find a way to cash in at some point, but it is an encouraging sign. Eli Brooks and Isaiah Livers had a rough go of it during their freshman years, but looked as comfortable as ever in Michigan uniforms. They were the first two guys off the bench and if that continues, it looks like they could provide a real spark for this group. Both players just had this confidence about them and it looks like the game has slowed down.
- Michigan went with a short bench for most of the night with an eight-man rotation. Brooks, Livers and Davis were the first three players off the Michigan bench before emptying the bench late in the game with four of the five freshman outside of Brazdeikis (Brandon Johns, David DeJulius, Colin Castleton, Adrian Nunez) getting some minutes, along with C.J. Baird.
- Brazdeikis had a good debut when looking at the stat line, but he is still very much a work in progress. The good news is that he is not afraid the put the ball on the floor and charge towards the basket. He was 3-of-10 and 1-of-5 from beyond the arc, but was 5-of-7 from the free throw line. The true freshman (unusual for Michigan?) will continue to get opportunities to make an instant impact.
- Michigan has been a team known for its offense, but it is going to take some time for them to figure things out in that regard. The Wolverines shot only 36.7 percent from the floor on the night and were an ugly 6-for-26 from three-point land. Add in the fact that the free throw woes returned (13-for-29) and made it a night to forget in those two key areas. This will not be one of Beilein’s better offensive teams since he has been in Ann Arbor, but they’ve got to find a way to be much better than that.
Michigan is back in action on Saturday night at Crisler when they take on Holy Cross in a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 8, 2018 15:55:06 GMT -5
As expected, Michigan cruised into its first victory of the season, dispatching Norfolk State 63-44 in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines never trailed, scoring the game’s first 11 points and jumped out to a 32-13 lead at halftime, taking care of business against a severely over-matched opponent. The most encouraging takeaway was the number of players who took the floor. 13 different Michigan players made an appearance, with the freshman five of Ignas Brazdeikis, Brandon Johns, David DeJulius, Colin Castleton, and Adrien Nunez all making their collegiate debuts. The rotation went seven-deep for the most part; Isaiah Livers and Eli Brooks both recorded at least 20 minutes off the bench.
It starts with defense The Spartans scored just .64 points per possession, highlighting the continuation of Michigan’s stifling defense. Norfolk State shot 30.5 percent from the floor, with most of its points coming after the final outcome was decided. The Wolverines added eight blocks and three steals, as well as many efforts that do not show up on the stat sheet. Jon Teske led the way defensively and was a big mismatch on both ends of the floor. He recorded half of the Michigan blocked shots and made scoring in the paint nearly impossible for the visitors. His 13 points on offense actually led the team, but this is more of a bonus than a indicator of things to come. If Teske can anchor the defense near the basket, the Wolverines are in excellent shape.
Deep shooting woes Last season saw a drop in three-point shooting accuracy, and Tuesday night was unfortunately more of the same. Michigan shot just 23.1 percent from deep on 26 shots, almost half of its field goal attempts. The starters were especially horrible, going 2-for-16 on mostly good looks. Jordan Poole and Charles Matthews will have better games ahead. The former went scoreless but is a good ball distributor and keeps the defense honest with his outside shooting; the latter was very active on the floor, but dismal from the line, missing all five free throws.
Spread the love One area where Michigan was noticeably effective was passing the ball. The Wolverines recorded 16 assists on 26 makes, which accounted for over 60 percent of their baskets. This number would be even higher if some of the open shots fell, particularly those from three. Last season, Michigan averaged a 25 percent assist rate, so this mark was a large jump. Zavier Simpson and Brooks did what they were supposed to do, accounting for nine assists between them. On an offense that can attack in different ways, the facilitators will be in great position every game to rack up some dimes. Simpson did have a couple of turnovers, but a 9-to-2 ratio is more than fine from the main point guards.
Room to grow The three-point issues were the main contributor to Michigan’s offensive struggles, as the Wolverines managed just .91 points per possession. This was not an issue against a lesser opponent who had even worse fortunes on its end of the floor, but similarly to football, the defense might need to help out the offense this season. One other alarming problem from the first game of the year was Michigan’s struggles from the line. A 13-for-29 effort was simply unacceptable. Matthews’ 0-for-5 and the bench’s 1-for-5 did not help the final numbers, but no Wolverine went without at least one free throw miss, assuming they took at least one foul shot. As noted in the preview, Norfolk State is a team who fouls a lot. It looks like the home team came unprepared for that.
Odds and ends Brazdeikis was not shy in his first game in the Maize and Blue, recording a 26.9 percent usage rate, which was second to only Matthews among the seven players in the rotation. He scored 12 points and was good at the free throw line, but struggled from deep like the rest of his teammates. Overall it was encouraging, though, to see him without any training wheels.
More from Michigan:
Competition aside, it was interesting for Michigan to record a 34.7 percent offensive rebound rate. Last year’s squad sat around 25 percent, and the Wolverines have not been known for this area. Both Teske and Matthews did a good job creating second chances, as did Austin Davis, who recorded five points and three rebounds as the de facto eighth man.
The takeaways for Michigan are pretty simple. Free throw shooting has to be a priority, and hopefully something can click from behind the arc. However, assuming the Wolverines can continue to lock down on their own end of the floor, these shooting concerns become a little more tolerable. The chemistry was surprisingly solid given the team’s losses, and this season looks to feature another top defensive unit.
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 8, 2018 16:09:37 GMT -5
Michigan (1-0) Preview:
Probable Starters (no stats - one game only): 15 Teske, Jon - C (Jr 7'1" 260) 13 Brazdeikis, Ignas - F (Fr 6'7" 215) 1 Matthews, Charles - G (Sr 6'6" 205) 3 Simpson, Zavier - G (Jr 6'0" 190) 2 Poole, Jordan - G (So 6'5" 195)
TOP SUBS: 4 Livers, Isaiah - F (So 6'7" 235) 55 Brooks, Eli - G (So 6'1" 185) 51 Davis, Austin - F (Jr 6'10" 245)
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Nov 8, 2018 18:27:49 GMT -5
Wow, our defending champs could only beat Colgate by 3?
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Nov 8, 2018 18:33:33 GMT -5
Four (4) of us are going, my son-in-law, 2 grandsons and myself. Also, there is another poster that I am aware of who is going.
'45, you need to make a sign that says "WE Beat NJIT!" Feel free to add a knight and sword as well.
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Post by HCFC45 on Nov 8, 2018 20:27:47 GMT -5
Four (4) of us are going, my son-in-law, 2 grandsons and myself. Also, there is another poster that I am aware of who is going.
'45, you need to make a sign that says "WE Beat NJIT!" Feel free to add a knight and sword as well. And, then there will be a poster on the wall at the Crisler Center ala the one at Brown! !
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Post by hchoops on Nov 8, 2018 20:31:15 GMT -5
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Post by Crucis#1 on Nov 8, 2018 20:56:00 GMT -5
I would expect the duo from Ann Arbor to be in attendance.
A note to alumni attending the game, remember that you must abide by all NCAA compliance rules regarding interaction. Please remember that NLI’s have not been signed.
Dean Wormer, please provide your esteem guidance regarding what is permissible by Alumni, who will be in Crisler Arena.
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Post by hchoops on Nov 9, 2018 11:31:33 GMT -5
guess we are leaving today
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Nov 9, 2018 12:14:07 GMT -5
4PM flight from Logan to the Motor City.
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Post by Chu Chu on Nov 9, 2018 12:34:32 GMT -5
Near the end of the article: "Ann Arbor Pioneer's Drew Lowder and the aforementioned Ann Arbor Skyline's Ryan Wade, adding a little extra local flavor to the Pioneer League side along Verbeek." Sheese!
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Post by hchoops on Nov 9, 2018 13:12:16 GMT -5
I would expect the duo from Ann Arbor to be in attendance. Maybe, but Wade’s dad looks as if he is heading to Duquesne to see older brother.
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Post by HCFC45 on Nov 9, 2018 15:38:05 GMT -5
Arrived safely here in Detroit about 10:15am nonstop on Jet Blue from Boston. Some snow showers and snow covered but roadways are just wet. Very foggy! Couldn't see the treetops/houses until we were about a few hundred feet above them. Gotta trust the instruments and pilots! ! Already got some "trash talk" from the guy at the car rental place as he says: "coming here to lose"! I replied as best I could reminding him that "AT LEAST WE BEAT NJIT"! ! Interesting that someone is trying to sell 4 - $25.00 face value tickets - for $200.00 each on Stub Hub! Going through the South Campus what stood out was that each sport had their own stadium! One for soccer, one for track, one for lacross, one for field hockey, etc.
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Post by hchoops on Nov 9, 2018 15:48:51 GMT -5
Not sure which campus, but doesn’t football also have a modest venue ?
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Post by Dean Wormer on Nov 9, 2018 16:33:42 GMT -5
I would expect the duo from Ann Arbor to be in attendance. A note to alumni attending the game, remember that you must abide by all NCAA compliance rules regarding interaction. Please remember that NLI’s have not been signed. Dean Wormer, please provide your esteem guidance regarding what is permissible by Alumni, who will be in Crisler Arena. I can guarantee that I'm the one to be dispensing advice on how to comply with NCAA Regulations. All I know is contained here. Encourage anyone attending to read it and act accordingly. goholycross.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=33100&ATCLID=210236030
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Post by bison137 on Nov 9, 2018 18:26:10 GMT -5
I would expect the duo from Ann Arbor to be in attendance. A note to alumni attending the game, remember that you must abide by all NCAA compliance rules regarding interaction. Please remember that NLI’s have not been signed. Dean Wormer, please provide your esteem guidance regarding what is permissible by Alumni, who will be in Crisler Arena. I can guarantee that I'm the one to be dispensing advice on how to comply with NCAA Regulations. All I know is contained here. Encourage anyone attending to read it and act accordingly. goholycross.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=33100&ATCLID=210236030To boil it down to a few words: Alums and other fans should not talk to the recruits at all. To do so would almost certainly be a secondary violation.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Nov 9, 2018 20:11:56 GMT -5
How about creeping next to a recruit to see how tall he is and report via "see pm's"?
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Nov 9, 2018 20:14:05 GMT -5
How about creeping next to a recruit to see how tall he is and report via "see pm's"? ...and it's considered an extra violation if you pick the recruit up to gauge his weight...
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Post by purplehaze on Nov 9, 2018 21:21:24 GMT -5
Not related here but another good ooc win for the league as AU beat George MAson on the road tonight 78-75 in ot
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Post by hchoops on Nov 9, 2018 21:28:58 GMT -5
Gasperini returns with 15 and 6
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