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Beilein Ball, or the Lack Thereof
If a casual basketball fan has seen a Michigan basketball game in the past few years and hears John Beilein's name mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the run that almost took his West Virginia team to the Final Four with his unconventional offensive and defensive style of play....
The Shotgun/Throwdown: Friday (4/8/11) Edition
Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU's nationally recognized best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. We're being brought to you today by Ballast Point's Porter Black Marlin. Spring Drills continue today and tomorrow for the WVU football...
The Shotgun/Throwdown: Monday (3/28/11) Edition
Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU's nationally recognized best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. We're being brought to you today by Patagonia Amber Lager, in honor of today's Miss Throwdown. Well, the Final Four is set and the Big East...
The Shotgun/Throwdown: Tuesday (2/22/11) Edition
Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU's nationally recognized best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. We're being brought to you today by George Gale & Co. HSB, in honor of today's Miss Throwdown. WVU's women play hostesses to another...
Manny Harris Confirms it, He's Hiring an Agent and Entering the NBA Draft
As we hinted at on Sunday, Manny Harris announced today that he will forgo his final year of eligibility at Michigan to enter the 2010 NBA Draft. Harris told the assembled media that after talking it over with friends, family, and coaches, he felt it was time for him to pursue his dream of playing...
Michigan Basketball and the Big Ten Tournament: The (Hopefully) Long Goodbye
Every year when the Big Ten Tournament rolls around fans of middle tier teams, like the Michigan Wolverines, tend to think the impossible can happen. Phrases like "if we get a couple bounces", "if we can hit our open looks", "if the other team is suffering from Ebola" engender hope that should have...
Maybe We Missed Something: A Look Back at Our Mis(sed)persceptions and Shots on the 2009-2010 Michigan Basketball Team
Going into this season, like every one else, I was confident that Michigan would reach the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. What wasn't to love? Manny Harris was a Preseason Big Ten Player of the Year candidate. DeShawn Sims was finally living up to his billing. We had three big men...
Easiest way to take Big Ten title: Win out
Tough game at Michigan begins stretch of eight winnable games Tuesday's win against Michigan State did a lot of good for not only Wisconsin, but a number of other teams trailing the Spartans in the Big Ten standings as well. Purdue, Illinois and Ohio State all won their next game and closed the gap...
Make it or Break it: the Curious Case of Stu Douglass and the One Guard at Michigan
Like any casual observer of the Michigan Connecticut game last Sunday, I came away thrilled with the outcome. Despite that something was bothering me. After I took a look at the box score, I knew exactly what it was. It's been no secret that Michigan has gotten little to nothing out of its...
Bracket Breakdown: South Regional
Our tour of the bracket moves on to UNC's regional in the South. (Previously, the East and Midwest Regions.)After the jump, analysis on why the South has the toughest top four seeds in the field, coupled with tough outs among the lower seeds. This will be an exciting region to watch and could...
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