AKHoosier

I've done a complete 180 on Michigan since Howard took over. Normally I never really root for any B1G teams outside of us in the tournament, but couldn't help but root for UM when Beilein was there. I loved his style, he got the most out of his players, and they were fun to watch. Plus Crean would inexplicably beat them more often than not which made it easier. Howard is the complete opposite. UM has good kids I'm sure, outside of that ****** Hunter Dickinson, but Howard is a complete clown. He needs to go.

Foot injuries have a tendency to nag throughout the year without enough time for recovery. At this point, I'm hoping he's good to go for the tournament.

I'm not going to start talking next coaches anytime soon, but when I do Steve Pikiell will probably be on the list. He won't win the press conference, but dude can coach for sure.

The team right now has three 5 stars, a preseason All American/potential National Player of the Year, an experienced PG, loads of experience at most positions, and athleticism that's been lacking in recent years. Talent wise, we're not that far off IMO. If the coaching staff can't put these ingredients together to make a run then I don't think they ever will.

I definitely wouldn't go that far. This team should have no problem finishing top 5 in conference which would be a lock for the tournament. But it's clear we are not a national championship contender, which is what we all wanted before the season started. It's a bitter pill to swallow because it appears this will be our most talented team for the next 2 years or so.

On the cusp of 3 blowout losses in the last 4 games. Still time to turn it around, but that's not a good sign for the B1G season.

Kansas 79 IU 71

I wouldn't say that. Everyone gets a second chance, especially when he/she has a valuable skill that's in high demand. It'll definitely be a while before his comes, and when it does it will probably be New Mexico or some lower tier program. But yeah. Rough.

If she agrees to drop all charges, couldn't the prosecutor still proceed with charges if they feel enough evidence exists?

3rd degree felony. If true, he's 100% gone.

Apparently some rumors about Chris Beard being arrested last night. Serious stuff, involves choking his gf. Anyone else see this? On the UT boards.

I've just never been convinced he's that type of player. I love the kid, really good player but he's always been missing an edge to him. He has a nice guy feel to his game.

1. These refs should never be allowed to call another game 2. We are just not one of the big dogs yet

That series completely changed the game. Take away Galloway's 2, then give AZ 4 points on the other end. Freaking unreal.

Ok, which referee's wife did Woodson bang?

Race picked a hell of a game to show up!

Mike Woodson cannot coach an offense to save his life. The players look completely clueless out there.

Well whoever Purdue ends up with, he'll probably be better than our guy.

Pikiell owns us. Dude can coach well, he would do some damage at a higher profile job.

Oscar Tshiebwe earning that $2M he garnered to come back. Dude is a monster, but UK has issues. Eventually this NIL money will have to dry up when donors, even super-wealthy billionaires, get tired of flushing money down the toilet and receive no return on their spend.

That is not true at all. There is still a verification process for people who want to be verified.

Hard pass on NY. We've played there a bunch. If they do neutral sites, I'd prefer somewhere different like Toronto, Miami, or even LA.

I've heard some weird things about Nate Oats' personal life recently that you won't read about in the papers anytime soon. None of it is verified but if true, he probably won't be getting a top job anytime soon.

Honestly I wouldn't want Purdue to be part of this. We'll never root for them, and they'll never root for us. It would also benefit their recruiting to be part of an event like this which I don't like. Swap Purdue for Michigan maybe and I'd be cool with it.

Could be another Thon Maker on our hands. Boy was that quite the episode.