Why will UM make it to the Elite Eight next year?

I can give you two very solid reasons, Sims and Harris, but the real reason I believe the basketball program will keep moving forward and not regress is 2009 commit Darrius Morris. He is a 6'3 point guard out of California and rated as the 75th (in that area) player overall by rivals.com. He seems to be very quick and explosive. He also led his team to a State Championship title this year.

With him, 6'10 PF Blake McLimans, 6'8 PF Jordan Morgan, and 6'4 SG Matt Vogrich coming in next year I really see the bench and inside game getting that much better. Add to that Manny Harris who works out as hard as they come to get better in the offseason and Sims not having to do everything down low by himself and this team is going to be great to watch in the tough Big Ten.

Only video of Jordan Morgan I could find



I will predict it right now: Elite Eight in 2010

A Short Break

While we await Tigers opening day, the Final Four, and the Pistons and Red Wings playoffs we have kind of a couple days off from sports. I was recently searching the web when I ran across this picture of Old Tiger Stadium. At first I thought what a beautiful picture it was. Then the more i looked at it the more I realized the picture is really sad. The stadium is now left with just a corner of it standing. That's when it hit me that Tiger Stadium is Detroit.

If you look at it there are many similarities between the two. Both the stadium and the city have been falling apart for years. They both are just a small part of what they used to be. But the biggest thing they share is the need of money to stay alive. If the auto industry(more specifically GM and Chrysler) doesn't get another loan its probably not going to be long before there gone. And if the Stadium doesn't get the 15.5 million it needs to be preserved then its going to be gone soon too. I guess all good things must come to an end at some point, but neither one of these needs to be now. I really wish people not from Michigan could see the way the recession has effected us. Over 11% unemployment rate right now and climbing. There is no work here without the auto industry, it literally drives the city and state.

I guess I get frustrated when these politicians go on TV and say screw the auto industry because it doesn't affect their state. The Pledge of Allegiance says "one nation". Doesn't that mean anything anymore? We as Americans need to help each other out no matter what industry it is. No one should have to lose their job because the company they work for couldn't get some help. Everyone needs help at one point or another. We seem to give everyone else money to stay alive. So why not the auto industry? I'm really not sure why.

All we can do now is hope for the best and prepare for the worst, because I hate saying it but I believe the worst is yet to come.

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Welcome to Detroit

The Final Four is now set, and to my relief Blake Griffin will not be a part of it. I must also eat my words a little cause I said MSU wouldn't make it, and they sure proved me wrong. MSU is going to have a tough time beating UConn, but the way they have played lately and the home crowd behind them, I would not be shocked if MSU won it all. The other game is North Carolina versus Villanova. Hopefully a good game, but I think UNC is way too good for a small Villanova team. So even though my predictions have not been right lately I am still going to throw my two cents at this one. I like MSU playing UNC in the national title game and even though I would love to see a championship for the state of Michigan right now, I just think UNC is too good.
MSU 67 UNC 79

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Maybe I Overreacted

I was a little upset after watching Michigan lose to Oklahoma the other day and maybe my post had a little bit of anger in it. And for that I apologize. Now tonight I just finished watching Oklahoma blow out Syracuse on there way now to the Elite Eight and what Blake Griffin did at the end hitting his head on the backboard was pretty sweet. I will give the guy some credit cause he is a great college basketball player, but i still dont see him doing anything in the NBA. Anyway I still liked the dunk so i put it on youtube. Check it out.

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And the wait begins......

With Michigan out of the tourney most of my attention turns to football and getting hyped up as much as I can over the next eight months or so. Yeah I will be all for the Tigers getting things together if their pitching can somehow manage it, but the King of Kings is Football.

I managed to check out a few new highlights of Tate Forcier from his season that were recently put up, this kid is something. I know it is easy to get hyped up for any freshmen QB coming into a program and having to take it over from day one, but this kid has only kept on building his hype since he arrived early. From what I've heard on boards and coaches he is throwing as accurately as advertised. Hitting WRs right on the button.

Click here to check them out. They are worth it. First highlight is of him leading his team down the field on a fourth quarter drive with only minutes left to win the game. Also search around the site to find out more about the future Heisman, haha!

One thing to keep in mind while watching some of his H.S. highlights is where he is able to place the ball compared with how the defense is playing at the time. He seems to always put the ball in the right position for the WR to either plant their foot and make a move, be protected from a huge hit and catch it, or right on the hands in front of the WR to continue without losing stride. Yes Forcier played in somewhat of a not so great league and has been called a midget by some. If he is able to improve at all and catch up to the speed at which the college game is played, dare I say better than a Henne fresh year? I do, and it will happen.

Already found a screenshot and some heads up on the new Madden game as well from my cousin. It is the same fluff piece before any Madden and it will get you pumped and want it now, let's just hope they get it right. Link here

Zebras Run The Game

I love how the NCAA referees treat Blake Griffin like he is Michael Jordan. It was obvious to tell that the NCAA wanted Oklahoma to advance in the tournament. The refs were not calling an even game. They had no problem putting Michigans best players in foul trouble early and throughout the game, but when it came to Oklahoma they could do no wrong. I am so pissed about that game. If Oklahoma would have won with an even called game then I wouldnt complain, but that was just bullshit. So whatever I guess the NCAA got their wet dream of Oklahoma in the Sweet 16. There is always next year for the Wolverines, but this game should have been alot closer then the final score indicated. As far as Griffin goes, he is one of the dirtiest players I have seen since Charles Oakley. He is a piece of crap player that will only be good in college. Go to the NBA Griffin and you will be the next Shawn May anyways.

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Hell Yeah Manny!!

What a game Michigan put us fans through on the opening night of the tourney. No matter how ugly the game may have been down the stretch for Michigan, i will take a tournament win any day over pretty play. Michigan should have wrapped the game up with a few minutes to go in the game, instead the Michigan players kept going for the knockout 3 ball and let Clemson get right back in it. I give clemson alot of credit for fighting hard when they could have easily just conceited defeat down 15 points with 5 minutes left in the game. Clemson fought back and got within 2 points when Manny Harris got aggressive and drove the lane for a good old fashioned 3 point play with just seconds left to help Michigan get there first NCAA tournament win in 11 years. Manny came up big with 23 points 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Lately Sims has been the man for Michigan, but with just 9 points and 3 rebounds against Clemson, it was on Manny's shoulders to carry the load for Michigan. So now Michigan will face the nation's best player in Blake Griffin and the Oklahoma Sooners. They will need alot better performance from Sims this game if they hope to contain Griffin and the Sooners. Hopefully the local man know as Grand Blanc Pride or Zack Gibson can give fits to Griffin on defense and Sims can regain some late season form on offense. So if Michigan can get another great game from Manny and maybe some help from Sims and contain Griffin, then they got a chance.
Prediction: Michigan 73 Oklahoma 65

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Making Moves

Well the Lions finally have made there first big move of this offseason. With the Lions sending Cory Redding and this years 5th round pick to Seattle for Julian Peterson. Overall is seems to be a good trade for Detroit. It gives the Lions a leader on defense and a leader in the locker room. Peterson may be on his way down in his career, but he is still better then anything the Lions have now. Also, getting rid of Redding was a good thing since he was the most overpaid defensive lineman ever (thanks Millen). I think this may affect the upcoming draft. With getting Peterson the Lions may stay away from Aaron Curry. Hopefully the Lions dont waste the 1st pick on a QB. If they dont want Curry, then they should work on improving the offensive and defensive lines. Maybe the Lions will get lucky enough that Jay Cutler will piss off the Broncos so much they trade him to Detroit, but i know the Lions and they are not that lucky.

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Suck This, Were Dancing

It was a big day for anticipation for all Michigan fans on Sunday during the NCAA Selection Show. And of course the show decided to make Michigan fans wait til the end to hear their spot in the tournament. A number 10 seed for Michigan, and playing the number 7 seed Clemson Tigers. Should be a good matchup for Michigan as long as they can shoot like we know they can. And with the two studs Manny Harris and Deshawn Simms playing well as of late I wouldnt be surprised to see a second round upset of Oklahoma. Overall I am expecting another memorable NCAA tournament, hopefully with Michigan making some noise. So my picks for the final four are Louisville (sorry Sparty, no hometown final four for you), Memphis, Pitt, and North Carolina. I like Pitt winning the National Championship against Louisville.

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Walter the Great!!

I know the pistons have been playing a little bit better lately, but how do they beat Orlando twice, beat Boston, and yet lose to Atlanta and the Knicks. Even though it has been a real up and down year for the pistons, there has been one bright spot...Walter Hermann. What else can you say about this guy other then just entertaining. He may not be able to jump, he may not be real coordinated, but he makes up for all of it with some good old fashioned hustle.

Just Like Dr. J??


Exact opposite of Dr. J!!


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