I think loyola could beat FSU...but not Michigan unless they are horrendous from 3. If Wagner hitting avg % of threes, mu would be up 10 plus.
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Agree. FSU guys are great athletes but not great basketball players...no offensive cohesion..take it to the hole.
This game is kind of a win-win for B1G fans. Either the B1G team wins or Michigan loses 
This Mathews kid for Michigan is pretty good.
Yeah... Mich much better fit for him than Kentucky.
I think Loyola can compete with MU but dont expect a win. Hope CBS gets Sister Jean in the commentator room for the finals...Mich vs Duke.
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This game is kind of a win-win for B1G fans. Either the B1G team wins or Michigan loses
Agree. I'm cheering FSU here, but good either way.
Michigan choking this one away from the free throw line
Gag. I for one am SICK of Michigan. Need some of that Sister Jean magic for Loyola next Saturday.
FightingIllini09
- Belleville, IL
Was kind of hoping Houston knocked them out early. Hard to believe they could legitimately win a championship after that shot.
Belein is the best tactician in the BIG
And, of course, Michigan only got this far because of a virtual prayer shot. It's almost like shades of 1989.
I was surprised to hear that the 32 victories is the most in Michigan history.
I was surprised to hear that the 32 victories is the most in Michigan history.
The national runner-up teams from 2013 and 1993 (though that one was later vacated) both won 31 games those seasons.
And that Illinois team had Dave Downey as a senior.
yup, a very good Downey plus Burwell, Brody,Small & Thoren.
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So, does anyone know if NW can get any of their money back for that whole Chicago's Team campaign. Gonna look pretty silly next year.
Any of the older boarders on here recall the old Loyola mascot, a hobo named Bo Rambler? He seemed like a tight little dude.
So is it better for the Fighting Illini if Loyola or Michigan wins? Why? Not sure who I'm for yet... What yall think?
Well, I’m rooting for Loyola for several reasons. First, it’s an Illinois school. Second, I think Michigan has done enough to protect or redeem the B1G's reputation. Third, we are more likely to be pitted against Michigan in recruiting battles. And fourth, to the extent any further wins augments Michigan’s recruiting advantage and results, we already have enough teams in the B1G way above us on the totem pole.
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Did anybody see Leonard Hamilton's post-game interview on this?
Granted, reporters trying to press coaches on why they didn't do X, Y, or Z right after a heartbreaking season-ending loss doesn't always produce a very polite response. But dang......Hamilton's response was pretty bad.
"Why didn't you foul down 4 with 11 seconds left?"
"Because the game was over"
With no time outs and 11 seconds left, you need to foul twice, and hope Michigan goes 2-4 at best. Xavier Simpson shoots like 50% at line, the other guys shoot like 75-80. If you get lucky you need a couple 3s. A long shot, yes, especially cause FSU has like one reliable shooter. Impossible? No.
I’d even foul in that situation down 6. 7? I could understand letting it ride.