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UFR: Iowa III

Shooting data can be found in .xls format here. Half 1 1st Half Lineup Time Score Differential Lee, Douglass, Harris, Novak, Sims 7:21 12-7 +5 Merritt, Douglass, Harris, Novak, Sims :19 2-0 +2 Merritt,...

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Preview: Illinois III

Or: Tim’s foray into tempo-free statistics. Michigan takes on the Illinois Fightin’ Illini tonight at 6:30 PM (EDT) in Indianapolis. The second-round Big Ten Tourney game is important to Big Dance...

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A Decade Under the Influence

I vaguely remember parts of Michigan’s last NCAA Tournament game.  I was 12 at the time, but I still remember a gigantic man in maize at the free throw line with Michigan down by 3 to UCLA.  He had to...

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The Scene at Crisler

First of all, if you haven’t already checked out the video Dylan posted, you should take some time and do so now. Done? Alright. A few people have asked me how full Crisler was. There were probably...

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Blogcast: Special Big Dance Edition

In the wake of Michigan getting into the NCAA Tournament, I called up college basketball Jamie Mac from MGoBlog Diary Fame.  We discussed the recent history  of Michigan basketball and what exactly...

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BracketBrains

With Michigan in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 11 years, it’s finally time for breaking down the potential opponents, matchups, and out very own Wolverines for Match Madness. A great new...

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Preview: Clemson

Or: Tim’s foray into tempo-free statistics. Michigan takes on the Tigers of Clemson at 7:10 PM tonight on CBS in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The game takes place in Kansas City, Missouri at...

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This Boat is Real. BURN IT!

Well, they certainly made it interesting for us, did they not? After Terrence Oglesby was ejected, and Michigan was able to take and sustain a double-digit lead for much of the second half, it seemed...

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Friday Quick Hits

…because I’m pseudo/fully lazy. Important games today: Michigan baseball home opener 3:05 EDT at Ray Fisher Stadium. The Wolverines take on IPFW. Paul and I will be in the house, so stop by and say...

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Preview: Oklahoma Sooners

Or: Tim’s foray into tempo-free statistics. Michigan takes on the Sooners of Oklahoma at 5:50 PM tonight on CBS in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The game takes place in Kansas City, Missouri...

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Oklahoma Wins; Season Over

Michigan succumbed to the Sooners, but for some reason I’m not mad. It wasn’t our year yet. Our two best players had foul trouble for most of the game, leading to lots of playing time for Walkons,...

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Kelvin Grady Leaves Michigan Basketball Program

Sad, I really liked Grady. Sure, he could be a defensive liability, but dude could definitely handle the rock (and shoot it some, too). It’s going to be an interesting situation in the backcourt next...

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Basketball UFR Wrap, Part 1

With the Upon Further Review series, I attempted to dissect the performance of individuals and lineups throughout Michigan’s basketball season. Though I didn’t start until halfway through the year (and...

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Big Ten Recruiting Class Rankings 5-31-09

Compare to the previous edition of the recruiting class rankings. After no commits last week (I think one of the first ever since I’ve been doing the rankings), there’s been plenty of action this time...

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College Football Live 50 State Tour

Visits Michigan for the “premiere” of the feature today. Charles Woodson and Desmond Howard are planned guests on the set. This entire deal seems to be little more than an attempt by ESPN to get their...

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Weekend Open Thread

Not sure I’ve ever tried executing one of these, so let’s give it a try. Potential talking points: MCLA final v. Chapman may be the game of the year. Kelvin Grady on the football field (omg does he...

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Recruiting Update 6-11-09

2010 Michigan Wolverines Recruiting Board. Moved PA DE/LB Ken Wilkins to committed. Commitment post. Local paper article. I didn’t really want to, but I’ll have to fisk: The word on Wilkins? Well, a...

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Hoops Recruiting: Tim Hardaway Jr. Goes Blue

Florida SG Tim Hardaway, the son of former NBA player Tim Hardaway… uh… Sr., has committed to Michigan’s basketball class of 2010. He is a spot-up shooter who has a smooth stroke from the outside. I...

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2009 Opponent Preview: Ohio State

Ohio State Offense QBs Terrelle Pryor supplanted Todd Boeckmann from the starting position at Ohio State by the middle of last season, and will retain the starting role in 2009. It’s the backups that...

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Big Ten Recruiting Class Rankings 4th of July 2009

Compare to the previous edition of the recruiting class rankings. Action since last rankings: 6-29-09 Notre Dame gains commitment from Chris Badger. Minnesota gains commitment from Zac Epping. Illinois...

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