Michigan All-Sports Thread (other than Football, Men's Hoops and Hockey) - Page 2

Rob F · February 26th, 2012, 03:46 PM

nice pickup, Stu!

*JD* · February 26th, 2012, 03:54 PM

I think they've been together all 4 years they've been at Michigan. 18-20 years from now, we could see Stu Jr. playing for Coach Bacari Alexander.

Rob F · February 26th, 2012, 03:55 PM

It's over, Women lose yet another game in which they had an early lead. This seems to be a common pattern for them this season, to lead early---sometimes a huge lead---and let it slip away. Seems to have happened in most of their losses, and even frequently in games they've squeaked out a "W" in.

Anyway, final score Iowa wins 79-71, "M" Women now 19-10 overall, 8-8 in B1G play.

*JD* · February 26th, 2012, 03:56 PM

Bummer. I'd like to see both hoops programs in the big dance. I'd even watch.

Tony G · February 26th, 2012, 05:23 PM

No buzz for rugby, lacrosse or Biathalon?

Rob F · February 26th, 2012, 06:15 PM

Another win---this one a ninth-inning walkoff--- for the baseball team, now 7-2 for the year:

http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-base...022612aaa.html

lineygoblue · February 26th, 2012, 08:55 PM

MICHIGAN'S Baseball team is 7-2?

Yeesh ...

Rob F · March 1st, 2012, 09:59 PM

Go Blue! BEAT ohio!

At least we get to root against ohio Friday---Michigan's Women hoopsters face the bobbiecats tomorrow morning at 11:30 am in the quarters of the "butch" B1G Tournament. Michigan's gals beat Illinois today 68-53 in the first of a 2-game basketball sweep of the Illini today (Men just won the 2nd half of the "DH" tonight).

Pasadena Blue · March 1st, 2012, 11:13 PM

I agree with the sentiment to root against Sparty but not for Ohio.

madootra · March 2nd, 2012, 12:01 AM

It's the Principled Choice!

SeanB · March 2nd, 2012, 11:54 AM

Sounds like if there is a 3-way tie for the B10 Championship, M would have the #2 seed and the buckeyes #3 based on something like the 3rd or 4th tiebreaker?

It was explained to me that after comparing records, you go head to head (tie), then record against next highest seed (would be tie as it's Sparty and both M and osu would split), then next highest (Wisconsin, where M is 1-0 and osu 1-1).

Not sure if it makes much difference or if I have that right, and only applies if osu wins, obviously.

Pasadena Blue · March 2nd, 2012, 12:25 PM

So why is Sparty the number one seed ahead of us if all three teams tie for the title?

SeanB · March 2nd, 2012, 01:42 PM

That's a good question. When I look at the standings today and think about the 3-way tie, the explanation that was given me doens't make sense now.

lineygoblue · March 2nd, 2012, 02:52 PM

Are OOC records part of the consideration?

*JD* · March 2nd, 2012, 04:57 PM

Is spartie 2-0 against Wisky?

*JD* · March 12th, 2012, 07:59 PM

Congrats go out to the Women for making their Big Dance.

They take on Oklahoma in their first round game. The game is in Norman so that's going to be a big upset if they get the win.

Good luck and Go Blue!

lineygoblue · March 12th, 2012, 10:57 PM

It will probably be a short lived ride in the NCAA's for the ladies, but a few years ago, Michigan would have never been thought of for an NCAA berth. Coach Borseth has done a great job, and hopefully, the new basketball facility will help his recruiting.

Rob F · March 12th, 2012, 11:03 PM

I saw today that two of the recruits who have committed finished as Miss Basketball and her 2nd runnerup---nice to see we're getting 2 of the top 3 recruits in Michigan into Michigan!

I'm happy for Borseth and especially for those gals on his team---they've all worked hard to build the program, and just getting to the Women's NCAA Tourney is a nice reward and another big step in the right direction.

*JD* · March 12th, 2012, 11:43 PM

I read they hadn't made it since 2001. I'm pretty sure I watched that game. I thought it was more recent but recalling where I was living at that time, that does make sense. They may have been playing Notre Dame.

*JD* · March 12th, 2012, 11:47 PM

Ah, yep:

http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/w-bask...031212aaa.html

Quote:

The last time the Wolverines made the field of 64 was in 2001. U-M defeated Virginia, 81-71, in overtime in the first round before dropping an 88-54 decision to Notre Dame. Both games were played in South Bend, Ind. The Maize and Blue holds a 2-4 record in the NCAA Tournament, making appearances in 1990, 1998, 2000 and 2001

February 26th, 2012, 03:54 PM	#22
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,075	I think they've been together all 4 years they've been at Michigan. 18-20 years from now, we could see Stu Jr. playing for Coach Bacari Alexander. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

February 26th, 2012, 03:56 PM	#24
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,075	Bummer. I'd like to see both hoops programs in the big dance. I'd even watch. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

February 26th, 2012, 05:23 PM	#25
Tony G Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Downriver Posts: 12,055	No buzz for rugby, lacrosse or Biathalon? __________________ Deacon Jones “I don’t like that he hasn’t learned the right way to step on somebody,... You kick him, you don’t stomp him.”

February 26th, 2012, 08:55 PM	#27
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,347	MICHIGAN'S Baseball team is 7-2? Yeesh ... __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

March 2nd, 2012, 02:52 PM	#34
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,347	Are OOC records part of the consideration? __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

February 26th, 2012, 03:46 PM	#21
Rob F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Michigan. My 2nd Home is The Big House! Posts: 2,444	nice pickup, Stu!

February 26th, 2012, 03:55 PM	#23
Rob F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Michigan. My 2nd Home is The Big House! Posts: 2,444	It's over, Women lose yet another game in which they had an early lead. This seems to be a common pattern for them this season, to lead early---sometimes a huge lead---and let it slip away. Seems to have happened in most of their losses, and even frequently in games they've squeaked out a "W" in. Anyway, final score Iowa wins 79-71, "M" Women now 19-10 overall, 8-8 in B1G play.

February 26th, 2012, 06:15 PM	#26
Rob F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Michigan. My 2nd Home is The Big House! Posts: 2,444	Another win---this one a ninth-inning walkoff--- for the baseball team, now 7-2 for the year: http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-base...022612aaa.html

March 1st, 2012, 09:59 PM	#28
Rob F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Michigan. My 2nd Home is The Big House! Posts: 2,444	Go Blue! BEAT ohio! At least we get to root against ohio Friday---Michigan's Women hoopsters face the bobbiecats tomorrow morning at 11:30 am in the quarters of the "butch" B1G Tournament. Michigan's gals beat Illinois today 68-53 in the first of a 2-game basketball sweep of the Illini today (Men just won the 2nd half of the "DH" tonight).

March 1st, 2012, 11:13 PM	#29
Pasadena Blue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 860	I agree with the sentiment to root against Sparty but not for Ohio.

March 2nd, 2012, 12:01 AM	#30
madootra Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 992	It's the Principled Choice!

March 2nd, 2012, 11:54 AM	#31
SeanB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Saline, MI Posts: 784	Sounds like if there is a 3-way tie for the B10 Championship, M would have the #2 seed and the buckeyes #3 based on something like the 3rd or 4th tiebreaker? It was explained to me that after comparing records, you go head to head (tie), then record against next highest seed (would be tie as it's Sparty and both M and osu would split), then next highest (Wisconsin, where M is 1-0 and osu 1-1). Not sure if it makes much difference or if I have that right, and only applies if osu wins, obviously.

March 2nd, 2012, 12:25 PM	#32
Pasadena Blue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 860	So why is Sparty the number one seed ahead of us if all three teams tie for the title?

March 2nd, 2012, 01:42 PM	#33
SeanB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Saline, MI Posts: 784	That's a good question. When I look at the standings today and think about the 3-way tie, the explanation that was given me doens't make sense now.

March 2nd, 2012, 04:57 PM	#35
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,075	Is spartie 2-0 against Wisky? __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

March 12th, 2012, 07:59 PM	#36
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,075	Congrats go out to the Women for making their Big Dance. They take on Oklahoma in their first round game. The game is in Norman so that's going to be a big upset if they get the win. Good luck and Go Blue! __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

March 12th, 2012, 10:57 PM	#37
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,347	It will probably be a short lived ride in the NCAA's for the ladies, but a few years ago, Michigan would have never been thought of for an NCAA berth. Coach Borseth has done a great job, and hopefully, the new basketball facility will help his recruiting. __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

March 12th, 2012, 11:03 PM	#38
Rob F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Michigan. My 2nd Home is The Big House! Posts: 2,444	I saw today that two of the recruits who have committed finished as Miss Basketball and her 2nd runnerup---nice to see we're getting 2 of the top 3 recruits in Michigan into Michigan! I'm happy for Borseth and especially for those gals on his team---they've all worked hard to build the program, and just getting to the Women's NCAA Tourney is a nice reward and another big step in the right direction.

March 12th, 2012, 11:43 PM	#39
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,075	I read they hadn't made it since 2001. I'm pretty sure I watched that game. I thought it was more recent but recalling where I was living at that time, that does make sense. They may have been playing Notre Dame. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog. Last edited by JD; March 12th, 2012 at 11:45 PM.