Not super impressed with Umich

[ImBadRU]

I don't see why people think this is such a horrible match up for RU. Miles on their center. RHJ on Wagner. Caleb be strong and tall on whoever he guards. All about the fouls imo.

 

[RUJMM78]

I don't see why people think this is such a horrible match up for RU. Miles on their center. RHJ on Wagner. Caleb be strong and tall on whoever he guards. All about the fouls imo.

Statistically,Michigan plays better defense,fouls less and has scorers at every position.That is why Michigan is a number 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament with only one loss this season.

 

[shields]

We could shoot 33% from the field , bad shooting game.

 

[WestSideBlue]

I'm a Michigan fan, and from what I've seen from Rutgers this year I don't think it is a horrible matchup either. Rutgers is, to my eye, better than Minnesota, and Minnesota beat us. I do think Michigan will win, but I expect a tough, close game.

 

[fluoxetine]

I don't think people think Michigan is a bad matchup, specifically. But they are the #3 team in the country and we are playing them on the road so it would be strange if most here expected to win.

 

[shields]

Do think Johnson is their big man's toughest matchup.

 

[MiamiWolv]

I don't see why people think this is such a horrible match up for RU. Miles on their center. RHJ on Wagner. Caleb be strong and tall on whoever he guards. All about the fouls imo.

We may not win but I don’t see how one can watch Michigan and not be impressed. We’ve won all but three games by double digits.

I think Rutgers presents some problems defensively for Michigan but I don’t see how the other side of the ball isn’t a mismatch. I can’t see Rutgers scoring more than 55 the way Michigan defends unless they hit a bunch of shots that they traditionally don’t make.

My guess is Michigan wins a 65-55 game

 

[WestSideBlue]

Do think Johnson is their big man's toughest matchup.

I think Johnson is a really good player, but I'd be more concerned with a 5 who can stretch the floor a little more and pull Dickinson away from the basket, like a Luka Garza. I'm most concerned with the quickness and disruptiveness of your guards. We can get a little turn-overy and I think RU is suited to exploit that a bit.

 

[MadRU]

 

[bethlehemfan]

We may not win but I don’t see how one can watch Michigan and not be impressed. We’ve won all but three games by double digits.

I think Rutgers presents some problems defensively for Michigan but I don’t see how the other side of the ball isn’t a mismatch. I can’t see Rutgers scoring more than 55 the way Michigan defends unless they hit a bunch of shots that they traditionally don’t make.

My guess is Michigan wins a 65-55 game

If you were familiar with the ops previous posts you would understand. Every fanbase has em!!

 

[Salvi's Headband]

We'll need some luck.

 

[Knight Owl]

Gonzaga beat Iowa by 11 while allowing Garza to go for 30. Michigan is much better than Iowa...

 

[AreYouNUTS]

Watch how this team passes the ball. It was a big issue for us last year. They are also:

11th in field-goal percentage, 29th in FT, 16th in rebound margin....oooof

 

[hinson32]

I don't see why people think this is such a horrible match up for RU. Miles on their center. RHJ on Wagner. Caleb be strong and tall on whoever he guards. All about the fouls imo.

Due to my wife being an alum, I have seen all their games. I have a feeling after watching them tonight, you will be quite impressed. I believe they are the worst mar up for us in the BIG. I REALLY, really want to beat them.

 

[Caliknight]

Michigan is national championship contender material. They do it all. Not sure how you can't be impressed by them.

 

[hinson32]

Watch how this team passes the ball. It was a big issue for us last year. They are also:

11th in field-goal percentage, 29th in FT, 16th in rebound margin....oooof

Yep. Their offense is a thing of beauty.

 

[MV9000]

They’re the real deal. Hopefully we catch them on an off night

i do think we can bang with anyone though

 

[BigLou]

How did they get so good so quickly?

 

[blockm2]

How did they get so good so quickly?

quickly????

In 2018 Michigan finished #7 on KenPom.
In 2019 Michigan finished #6 on KenPom.
In 2020 Michigan finished #16 on KenPom.
In 2021, Michigan ranks #3 on KenPom.

Only Isaiah Livers missing a bunch of games in 2020 has kept them from being a permanent fixture in the top 10 recently.

 

[PSAL_Hoops]

I thought Michigan was downright awesome before their pause. I know Wisconsin beat Rutgers but I also think their pace and style of play made them an ideal opponent for Michigan to return to. But Michigan’s comeback in the game was still impressive.

 

[ScarletDave]

We could shoot 33% from the field , bad shooting game.

Yep