*****Michigan vs Iowa Game Thread*****

Rambler Hawk

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Michigan isn’t winning a title game, I’m sorry but I wasn’t that impressed.

Not impressed by Michigan contacting agents and funding the all star roster either.
Agreed….first time seeing them, very sloppy - Cadeau is quick, but not sure they have the guard play to win it all…
 

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Michigan made 17 FT, Iowa shot 12 FT. That second half, Iowa couldn't breath on Michigan for most of it. Then Banks gets bumped at the end, that was a foul all second half until then.
The guy did make a good play to knock it off Banks leg BUT, he did jump in front of him and bang him before that happened. That's a foul IMO. Nobody flailed or went down so play on I guess.

That said, The Little Engine That Could played about as well as they can and not surprisingly came up short. These boys play hard, gotta give them credit. They can't collectively shoot a lick though. Oof.
 
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HawkBall23

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I'm happy with the fight in this team. Michigan has been destroying teams. I didn't expect this to be close at all. I just don't understand the pessimism of some people. Jeebus, this is Ben's first year and we will be in the NCAA. When he can get his players that can shoot the 3 and a rim protector,this will be a very tough team.
Don't misinterpret my mood.

I'm furious that the refs took away Iowa's chance to truly compete fairly in the 2nd half. I still have no doubt that Iowa finds a way to win that game with a more balanced whistle.

Iowa deserved to win. Just couldn't make a few open shots.
 

Buffalo43

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It always comes down to Al in my opinion when he sucks we lose he is just not a p5 player yet I have hope though
 
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LetsGoHawks83

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I hope Dusty can sleep tonight knowing kwik44 doesn't think he's a top 10 coach. Take your loss like a ******* man. Michigan played one of their 3 worst games of the season with zero focus and STILL won. Its not Michigan's coach you should be skeptical of

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I hope Dusty can sleep tonight knowing kwik44 doesn't think he's a top 10 coach. Take your loss like a ******* man. Michigan played one of their 3 worst games of the season with zero focus and STILL won. Its not Michigan's coach you should be skeptical of
I think you guys are going to be in trouble in the NCAA. You have one point guard. If he gets in foul trouble, you're in trouble. Still very impressed with Michigan's talent. Good luck in the tourney and hopefully the BIG wins it this year.
 

kwik44

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I'm happy with the fight in this team. Michigan has been destroying teams. I didn't expect this to be close at all. I just don't understand the pessimism of some people. Jeebus, this is Ben's first year and we will be in the NCAA. When he can get his players that can shoot the 3 and a rim protector,this will be a very tough team.
Excited for the future but also too impatient to wait that long. Ben’s going to do amazing things at Iowa.
 

LetsGoHawks83

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I think you guys are going to be in trouble in the NCAA. You have one point guard. If he gets in foul trouble, you're in trouble. Still very impressed with Michigan's talent. Good luck in the tourney and hopefully the BIG wins it this year.

B1G is overdue for a championship.

Michigan could do it
 
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kwik44

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I hope Dusty can sleep tonight knowing kwik44 doesn't think he's a top 10 coach. Take your loss like a ******* man. Michigan played one of their 3 worst games of the season with zero focus and STILL won. Its not Michigan's coach you should be skeptical of
He’s just not that good. He contacts agents and then goes to boosters. There’s a reason he walks around giggling like a school girl. He has the easiest job in college sports.

Michigan also got reality checked by Duke in the most hilarious way. They will be getting bounced in the middle rounds. Book it.
 

HawkBall23

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B1G is overdue for a championship.

Michigan could do it
If neither of Michigan or Illinois make the F4, the league will deserve the infamy it will garner. MSU should reach the Elite8, too, especially if awarded favorable matchups.
 
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I don't get it with Koch. Seems confident.

Strong dude. Solid defense.

Get that shot going in the off-season big fella
A little slow on the draw and I think he lets the close outs affect his process at times. You can almost see him start to twitch or brace himself a few times as he loads into his shots with a defender flying at him. Something that can be tweaked in the offseason......it just all means you won't have a player like Stirtz that can get the ball to you unfortunately.
 
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