Villanova 79, Michigan 62

BananaShampoo · Mar 30, 2018

Ol Dirty Gamer said:
Ditto. Can’t have the football school out championshipping the basketball school in basketball.

Especially since they already did it in '89.

breadman · Mar 31, 2018

I am going to say GO Ramblers!!
I have been very impressed with their style and brand of basketball they have been showing this season.

Kathy · Mar 31, 2018

Anyone but Kansas or Nova. Can't stand either of them, but the reality is that Nova is the best of the 4 and I'll be shocked if they don't win it.

Go Ramblers!!!

Sizzler22 · Mar 31, 2018

Man every player on Loyola knows their role and the system, that's why they are good.

Sizzler22 · Mar 31, 2018

Oh and they can all handle the ball......sounds like something Underwood wants

breadman · Mar 31, 2018

R U KIDDING ME??????? Ramblers up at the half!!!
It's all about half time adjustments now. Let's see if Belein out duels Moser from here on out.

GortTheRobot · Mar 31, 2018

Loyola up 7 and Custer and Richardson have not found their shot yet. If they get going in the second half...it could really happen. Here's hoping. I would love to stay loyal to my conference...but it's Scum.

jrichisamazing · Mar 31, 2018

Verified Insider said:
Jevon Carter and Sindarius Thornwell are the types of kids that exemplify the "culture" that I suspect Underwood is trying to build here. Tough as nails and strong-minded kids who do the little things and play with tenacity.

Some programs are finesse. Boeheim makes a living off of the rail-thin lengthy kids who are plus athletes and really disrupt the passing lanes. Perfect for his 2-3 zone. Others prioritize aggressive defense -- Cincinnati, Purdue, etc. That's what "culture" means to me. It's more than just style of play -- it's about a mindset.

Am I the only one who isn't particularly excited about this type of culture? Especially as we are watching Beilein and "finesse" Michigan play in the final 4 for a second time.

I just think it is tough to consistently recruit 13 guys who play with this tough mindset and are also talented enough to win games.

foby · Mar 31, 2018

Loyola 24-0 when leading at the half......25-0 would be awesome.

Saybrook · Mar 31, 2018

Stars

been keeping up with all the recruiting chatter. can anyone tell me how many 3,4,and 5 star players Loyola has. They just might be a classic example of recruiting players and not stars:thumb:

illinitiger · Mar 31, 2018

Saybrook said:
been keeping up with all the recruiting chatter. can anyone tell me how many 3,4,and 5 star players Loyola has. They just might be a classic example of recruiting players and not stars:thumb:

maybe some 3 stars and 2 stars ....but I dont think they have any 4 or 5 stars. someone may correct me.

Gunner23 · Mar 31, 2018

Simpson blowing off Coach Beilein heading into that TO...

whatahack · Mar 31, 2018

He's a good player but I don't like Wagner. Always whining to the officials. I remember last year when Mav schooled him.

Newman · Mar 31, 2018

illinitiger said:
maybe some 3 stars and 2 stars ....but I dont think they have any 4 or 5 stars. someone may correct me.

Moser's conference record reflects that.

illinitiger · Mar 31, 2018

StateFarmCenter said:
I'm already tired of the But Loyola posts and we still have months (years?) more of them.

extreme synergy can beat talent (Loyola). Talent with synerygy should be the goal. talent without team synergy generally makes tournament but won't go far.

Second and Chalmers · Mar 31, 2018

This is a hell of a game

RIVERCITYCHIEF · Mar 31, 2018

Saybrook said:
been keeping up with all the recruiting chatter. can anyone tell me how many 3,4,and 5 star players Loyola has. They just might be a classic example of recruiting players and not stars:thumb:

I think it's more a great example of team basketball on both ends. Instead of on offense giving it to one or two guys and others doing very little or just standing and watching.
I certainly want to recruit the right players for our system but I certainly want to get to a place were we have a few potential NBA players on our roster too.

Sizzler22 · Mar 31, 2018

I think this Michigan team is full of themselves. Maybe I'm just jealous that they have players that get fired up.

Second and Chalmers · Mar 31, 2018

RIVERCITYCHIEF said:
I think it's more a great example of team basketball on both ends.

They really do play exquisite basketball. They've been genuinely the better team in all four games.

foby · Mar 31, 2018

foby said:
Loyola 24-0 when leading at the half......25-0 would be awesome.

And Mich is 28-0 when Robinson scores 6, and he has, so we'll see what gives. Mich's streak will give. Yup

bert1991 · Mar 31, 2018

I absolutely dislike seeing our former recruits succeed (e.g. poole, simpson). Does that make me a supreme hater or do others experience this feeling?

Newman · Mar 31, 2018

bert1991 said:
I absolutely dislike seeing our former recruits succeed (e.g. poole, simpson). Does that make me a supreme hater or do others experience this feeling?

What's bugs me is that even "plan b" guys ended up being great. Who the hell expected Landry Shamet to be a future NBA player?

GortTheRobot · Mar 31, 2018

Somebody please tell me that Loyola can still win...I hate Scum.

bert1991 · Mar 31, 2018

:thumb: no doubt!

Newman said:
What's bugs me is that even "plan b" guys ended up being great. Who the hell expected Landry Shamet to be a future NBA player?

Second and Chalmers · Mar 31, 2018

Dagger

Villanova 79, Michigan 62

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