Here are a couple links to get the day going today. I’ll start looking at Clemson with a couple more posts later today.
- Court Vision with C.J. Lee: Thankful, Proud, Blessed and Overjoyed
CJ Lee recaps the night - Selection Sunday: Behind the Scenes with Coach John Beilein
A recap of John Beilein’s busy day - Video: Wolverines react to tournament selection ($)
More video from Crisler - Post-tournament announcement video interviews ($)
Sims, Novak, and Mike Jackson - Wolverines asked to Dance after 11-year absence
Quotes & reactions from the team - Clemson to play Michigan in first round of NCAA Tournament
From the other side
Reading the link to the Clemson site they sound like they think they’re underrated and that Michigan is just happy to be there.
also curious why they think they have the best draw of 7 seeds? i personally would rather be lined up against any other 2.
Does anyone know if there are any good Clemson basketball blogs?
Yeah Avery, I would think that outside of Memphis, Oklahoma is probably the toughest 2 seed. It sounds like they are taking Michigan pretty lightly, which I don’t seem to understand. Michigan plays awesome when they have time to prepare, and also when they play teams that are relatively close to their size. I definetly would not look past Michigan. I have to admit that when our name finally got called, I was a little emotional. The wait was worth it, and I couldn’t think of a more deserving team. This time has over come all odds and expectaions and are poised to make a tourney run. I have to give alot of credit to Mr. Jerry Dunn. Many do not know about what goes on with this team behind the scenes, but Jerry has done a tremendous job keeping this team together, especially the few players that don’t have the best relationship with JB. This has been an awesome year to be a Michigan basketball fan, especially after the football season. I hope we can win a few, but I honestly would be happy with a one and done. We achieved our goal and next year I see us as a top tier Big Ten team and one that could potentialy challenge for a Big Ten and possibly National Championship. Im getting ahead of myself but I love watching this team and however the season turns out, I couldn’t be more proud of them. And Dylan, that video is incredible man. I’ve probably watched it 50 times and I can’t see it enough!!!
This is a pretty good Clemson blog
http://the-op.blogspot.com/
There should be a combo-feature with the OP/UMHoops coming up this week. I will also have a first impressions post about Clemson in an hour or two.
Thanks raiderfan. At first I thought this was a tough matchup but looking at it more and more I think we’ve got a great shot as long as our players are still hungry and aren’t satisfied just making it.
So where’s the best place to watch this game Thursday? Will Crisler open up again? That would be fun.
In Detroit preps news..Dashonte Riley is going to Syracuse. Hopefully we will get Amir in a few years, good luck D.
The early line is Clemson -5.