Comments on: All-Big Ten Teams Announced

By: Dylan

Dylan — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:35:09 +0000

Horton’s senior year was special (until the very end I suppose). I will always love that kid because he came to Michigan while we were under sanctions. Kid is true blue and yes he made some mistakes but he really went through some tough times. That Illinois game that was referenced above was definitely special.

In hindsight, it is easy to say Manny but a lot of that is because we expect (rightfully so) a lot of special things from Manny that are still to come. We thought the same thing about Daniel early in his career.

By: msuh8r

msuh8r — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:32:46 +0000

At this point, Ill take Manny over Horton. Horton showed little improvement over four years (partially Amakers fault). And Ill never forgive Horton for the off the court stuff his junior year when we were doing good and he got suspended. Im not sure what Michael was talking about above when he said Horton was a better on the court leader, I couldnt disagree more.

Manny could have left before he ever came here, but he stuck around. I dont think heart or leadership could be compared. That being said, I think Horton knows he messed up, he was a great player, and he did what he could do to make up for the mistakes.

By: Cassie

Cassie — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:58:54 +0000

I’m happy that JuJuan Johnson got on team 1. He deserved it the way he stepped up his game since last year. GO PURDUE!!!!

By: Tom, Also

Tom, Also — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:39:41 +0000

I would say that Horton is a much better on-the-ball defender and Manny is better at playing the passing lanes and rebounding (obviously some of that has to do with his size).

Drew you mentioned the Illinois game. Not only did DH completely go off for 30+, but he completely locked down Dee Brown. It was an amazing defensive effort and several times during that game I remember myself saying “Dee Brown can’t do anything with Horton guarding him”. Easily one of the best games I’ve attended and one of the best individual performances I’ve seen.

By: JimC

JimC — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:31:18 +0000

Bill Carmody should’ve gotten a little more love, because as you know Northwestern usually stinks.

By: Avery Queen

Avery Queen — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:08:21 +0000

yeah horton as a freshman was great. i think he had a better knack for finishing than manny and a slightly better jump shot but definitely didn’t get the boards. and then when you play for amaker you don’t get better, plus there was his off court stuff so i guess i’d take manny.

By: jgunnip

jgunnip — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:10:32 +0000

No surprise the coaches voted Sims to the 3rd team. They typically award players on teams that finished higher in the conference standings. If Sims lead the league in rebounding he’s probably on the 2nd team but I think he finished third or forth. Mike Davis had a great year for Illinois. Look how are they came from last year. They deserve a guy on the first two teams. Same with Cornley.

Tim Doyle ranted tonight on the BTN on how Turner should have won MVP. I agreed with him but again, you can’t really argue against the best player on the best team being award MVP.

By: Drew

Drew — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:51:58 +0000

Michael: I wasn’t trying to say Manny was better just because of his rebounding, only that it’s a big part of his contributions on defense.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:26:29 +0000

Goran Suton, LOL!

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:06:42 +0000

And Dylan, you’re right..Manny could wind up being All-Big Ten first team three times and he has the second team nod last year. 2000+ career points. Hopefully three NCAA Tournament appearances. Definitely would have to be considered one of the greats if he ends up staying all four years. He’s going to stay at least three.