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U of M beats U Connecticut in Ann Arbor

Jeff — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:34:00 +0000

A quick piece of good news from the struggling University of Michigan basketball program.

They beat 15th ranked Connecticut 68-63 on Sunday in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines were led by Manny Harris, who had 18 points and eight rebounds.

Maybe this team will be making a run for the NCAA tournament after all? It’s still an uphill battle.

Michigan upsets UConn | freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Izzo talks about Michigan fans in last night’s press conference

Jeff — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:57:58 +0000

In this video excerpt from last night’s press conference, MSU coach Tom Izzo discusses Michigan’s fans and what the Spartans mean to the state.

What’s up with the Pistons?

Jeff — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:49:40 +0000

Even after the Game 1 debacle, few of us thought the Pistons would be down 2-1 to this upstart 76ers team. I thought the series might go six games because, face it fans, these Pistons are not quite known for their ‘Goin’ to work” ethic these days.

Sheed has been terrible and the guards not much better. Perhaps the team is finally too old for the playoffs in today’s NBA? Or are they overconfident, sure they can “flip the switch” when their backs are really up against the wall? Or has Flip finally flipped?

I was keen on this team through the regular season but I’m not seeing any glimmers of hope. Coaching has been mediocre and the team has just been apathetic at best. Let’s see if they can turn it around. If even they do, they’re going to find themselves tired out after a long first round series they should have finished off in four or five games.