Two years ago, the 14-seed Ohio Bobcats pulled off an impressive upset over 3-seed Georgetown. So when the Bobcats knocked off 4-seed Michigan in this year's tournament, it wasn't as much of a surprise. The Bobcats shot 51.2 percent from the field, and didn't allow Michigan to get into a rhythm on offense for most of the night. The Wolverines were held scoreless in the … [Read more...] about 13-Seed Ohio Upsets Michigan: Rapid Reaction
John Belein
Michigan on Upset Alert Against 13-Seed Ohio
The Wolverines just completed their most impressive regular season since coach John Beilein arrived in Ann Arbor in 2007, a campaign that included 24 wins, 13 of those in conference, and their first Big Ten Championship since the 1985-1896 season--even if they only technically own 1/3 of that crown. Those impressive numbers awarded the Wolverines a four-seed in this year's … [Read more...] about Michigan on Upset Alert Against 13-Seed Ohio
Michigan’s Trey Burke making a case as Big Ten’s best player
Just four days ago, the Big Ten announced that its freshman of the year award was being given to two separate players—Indiana’s Cody Zeller took home the coaches award and Michigan’s Trey Burke got the media vote. But after another eye-popping performance in Michigan’s win over Minnesota in the second-round of the Big Ten tournament, those coaches may want to re-think their … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Trey Burke making a case as Big Ten’s best player
Big Ten Quarterfinals Loaded With Goodness
By Paul Schmidt One never quite knows what to expect in a situation like the Big Ten Quarterfinals. There was much bubble drama, there was much intrigue. But would the games be competitive? That may have been the most important question coming into the day, in all reality. Would the games be competitive enough to hold my (and anyone else in the press's) attention for … [Read more...] about Big Ten Quarterfinals Loaded With Goodness