Comments on: Game 29: Purdue at Michigan Post Game http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/27/game-29-purdue-at-michigan-post-game/ Michigan Basketball News, Recruiting, and Analysis Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: San Diego Blue http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/27/game-29-purdue-at-michigan-post-game/comment-page-1/#comment-12274 San Diego Blue Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:28:00 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2222#comment-12274 Do you guys think Beilein adjusted his offense against Purdue? It seemed to me there were 3 solid plays: 1) Peedi post up 2) Manny blow by getting fouled 3) Manny/Peedi pick and roll (although requires a riskier pass) I got the sense that Purdue somehow could not really defend any of those 3 (and of course if they double teamed would give up open 3s). I am not sure I have seen this sort of deliberate plays from us before (strangely for the best defensive team in the big ten according to Raftery you would think Purdue would adjust). It seems like if Peedi can get off down low, that opens everything up.... So the importance of solid post play within our offense Do you guys think Beilein adjusted his offense against Purdue? It seemed to me there were 3 solid plays:

1) Peedi post up
2) Manny blow by getting fouled
3) Manny/Peedi pick and roll (although requires a riskier pass)

I got the sense that Purdue somehow could not really defend any of those 3 (and of course if they double teamed would give up open 3s).
I am not sure I have seen this sort of deliberate plays from us before (strangely for the best defensive team in the big ten according to Raftery you would think Purdue would adjust).
It seems like if Peedi can get off down low, that opens everything up…. So the importance of solid post play within our offense

]]> By: Kevin http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/27/game-29-purdue-at-michigan-post-game/comment-page-1/#comment-12273 Kevin Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:56:46 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2222#comment-12273 Ken, great point about Douglass and Novak. They really do give quality minutes and make the smart play. I remember three or four times last night while a play was going on, the announcer would say something ("don't need to force it here", etc.) and Stu or Zack would do it right on cue. It was like they had a little earpiece in listening to exactly what they said. Another instance that stood out was when Kelvin was on the break with about two minutes left and instead of slowing it up, he forces a turnover. Nothing against him as a player, just pointing out a difference between him and the freshmen. Ken, great point about Douglass and Novak. They really do give quality minutes and make the smart play. I remember three or four times last night while a play was going on, the announcer would say something (“don’t need to force it here”, etc.) and Stu or Zack would do it right on cue. It was like they had a little earpiece in listening to exactly what they said. Another instance that stood out was when Kelvin was on the break with about two minutes left and instead of slowing it up, he forces a turnover. Nothing against him as a player, just pointing out a difference between him and the freshmen.

]]> By: JimC http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/27/game-29-purdue-at-michigan-post-game/comment-page-1/#comment-12272 JimC Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:20:47 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2222#comment-12272 Or maybe we should get coach Norman Dale, and always pass 4 times.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Lhw4M-GTg Or maybe we should get coach Norman Dale, and always pass 4 times.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Lhw4M-GTg

]]> By: raiderfan http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/27/game-29-purdue-at-michigan-post-game/comment-page-1/#comment-12271 raiderfan Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:16:53 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2222#comment-12271 AC1997 The thing that hurts Grady the most is his decision making. He trys to rush things to much on offense and he gambles to much on defense. To his credit though, our offense does seem to flow much better with him in the game, pushing the tempo. Did anyone hear Raftery say the Big Ten might get 9 teams in? Craziness. I don't see Minnesota getting in, and I also think Penn State will come down to earth and play their way out. If we can win one more, I think were in for sure. I would love to see us win in Madison, but I'll take it however we get it. I see the Big Ten getting 6 teams in, including us. Hopefully!!! AC1997
The thing that hurts Grady the most is his decision making. He trys to rush things to much on offense and he gambles to much on defense. To his credit though, our offense does seem to flow much better with him in the game, pushing the tempo. Did anyone hear Raftery say the Big Ten might get 9 teams in? Craziness. I don’t see Minnesota getting in, and I also think Penn State will come down to earth and play their way out. If we can win one more, I think were in for sure. I would love to see us win in Madison, but I’ll take it however we get it. I see the Big Ten getting 6 teams in, including us. Hopefully!!!

]]> By: JimC http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/27/game-29-purdue-at-michigan-post-game/comment-page-1/#comment-12270 JimC Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:12:16 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2222#comment-12270 Yeah, the only thing consistent is that we are very good within Wayne or Washtenaw counties. Outside of that the mojo fades away. So if M remains the last 1 in, and MN is the first out, ignoring the BTT, that could really make the MN game our play-in game. We need another motivational speech! Get Matt Foley to Ann Arbor! http://www.hulu.com/watch/4183/saturday-night-live-down-by-the-river Yeah, the only thing consistent is that we are very good within Wayne or Washtenaw counties. Outside of that the mojo fades away.

So if M remains the last 1 in, and MN is the first out, ignoring the BTT, that could really make the MN game our play-in game.

We need another motivational speech!
Get Matt Foley to Ann Arbor!
http://www.hulu.com/watch/4183/saturday-night-live-down-by-the-river

]]> By: jmblue http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/27/game-29-purdue-at-michigan-post-game/comment-page-1/#comment-12269 jmblue Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:08:20 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2222#comment-12269 AC1997 - remember, Beilein predicted before the year that we'd have some really high highs and really low lows. He was on the money with that prediction, that's for sure. Hopefully we'll get one more of the former in the next two games. AC1997 – remember, Beilein predicted before the year that we’d have some really high highs and really low lows. He was on the money with that prediction, that’s for sure. Hopefully we’ll get one more of the former in the next two games.

]]> By: MH http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/27/game-29-purdue-at-michigan-post-game/comment-page-1/#comment-12268 MH Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:05:24 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2222#comment-12268 I would disagree on the "Nothing to see here" line for Gibson. There was a lot of awful play to see! His entry into the game sparked purdue's run midway thru the 2nd half. Then, when subbed in for Peedi very late in the game, he didnt box out his man and gave up an easy layup-- Beilein took him right back out. ugh ugh ugh on gibson. I would disagree on the “Nothing to see here” line for Gibson. There was a lot of awful play to see! His entry into the game sparked purdue’s run midway thru the 2nd half. Then, when subbed in for Peedi very late in the game, he didnt box out his man and gave up an easy layup– Beilein took him right back out. ugh ugh ugh on gibson.

]]> By: AC1997 http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/27/game-29-purdue-at-michigan-post-game/comment-page-1/#comment-12267 AC1997 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:41:54 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2222#comment-12267 I was stunned by that game. The standard deviation for this Michigan team has to be the highest in history. They can look so good and so bad just days apart that it will drive you crazy. Without whining about it, I really think a lot of that has to do with the officiating. (The rest with their style of offense and the youth on this team.) I wanted to take a moment to discuss Grady. I realize he wasn't perfect out there. But for all of the Merritt and CJ love, they aren't perfect either. They get toasted at times, make stupid fouls, etc. When I see Grady on the court I just think the offense works a little better. The ball gets across the centerline with ease and quickness, the passes at the perimeter seem a little better, we get some drives to the basket, and the defense at least somewhat pays attention to him. I like everything CJ and Merritt do for the team and at this point I think you give CJ his minutes. But I think Grady does enough to warrant a LITTLE more time. Sims was a total stud last night. I thought he looked great against MSU, but he was unbelieveable out there. I really hope this game gives them confidence and they can do something with that. I think the last bid (or two) from the conference is going to go to Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Michigan. (Add PSU if you want also.) These last two games it is basically like a tournament. I think the MN-UM game could decide the last spot. I was stunned by that game. The standard deviation for this Michigan team has to be the highest in history. They can look so good and so bad just days apart that it will drive you crazy. Without whining about it, I really think a lot of that has to do with the officiating. (The rest with their style of offense and the youth on this team.)

I wanted to take a moment to discuss Grady. I realize he wasn’t perfect out there. But for all of the Merritt and CJ love, they aren’t perfect either. They get toasted at times, make stupid fouls, etc.

When I see Grady on the court I just think the offense works a little better. The ball gets across the centerline with ease and quickness, the passes at the perimeter seem a little better, we get some drives to the basket, and the defense at least somewhat pays attention to him. I like everything CJ and Merritt do for the team and at this point I think you give CJ his minutes. But I think Grady does enough to warrant a LITTLE more time.

Sims was a total stud last night. I thought he looked great against MSU, but he was unbelieveable out there. I really hope this game gives them confidence and they can do something with that.

I think the last bid (or two) from the conference is going to go to Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Michigan. (Add PSU if you want also.) These last two games it is basically like a tournament. I think the MN-UM game could decide the last spot.

]]> By: hambone http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/27/game-29-purdue-at-michigan-post-game/comment-page-1/#comment-12266 hambone Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:26:29 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2222#comment-12266 Lundardi's has us slated for a potential third-meeting with duke in the second round - anyone else's thoughts on whether ncaa committee considers / looks ahead like that to avoid trying to schedule games like that in the early rounds? Lundardi’s has us slated for a potential third-meeting with duke in the second round – anyone else’s thoughts on whether ncaa committee considers / looks ahead like that to avoid trying to schedule games like that in the early rounds?

]]> By: Giddings http://www.umhoops.com/2009/02/27/game-29-purdue-at-michigan-post-game/comment-page-1/#comment-12265 Giddings Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:14:42 +0000 http://www.umhoops.com/?p=2222#comment-12265 Also ACC bubblers Miami and Virginia Tech only have 6 wins vs. the Top 100 but based on Lunardi's Bracketology they might get in just based on the fact that they play in the ACC (argh). Also ACC bubblers Miami and Virginia Tech only have 6 wins vs. the Top 100 but based on Lunardi’s Bracketology they might get in just based on the fact that they play in the ACC (argh).

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