OFFICIAL: Tennessee vs. Michigan - Friday at 12:40 PM EDT - TruTV (2011)

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I, for one, will encourage lylsmorr to attend class because it's way more important.

But definitely don't bother going if you're going to be watching a stream or gametracker all class. That **** is ****ing obnoxious.
 
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Traviogovols123 said:
THursday afternoon at work...develop cough. Friday morning...complain that cough has turned into bronchitis...leave work promptly at noon and race to a sports bar. The weekend does wonders for bronchitis. I love this time of year.
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*run into boss at sports bar, share a laugh, then termination. Then watch the bball game.
 
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2011 NCAA Tournament: Vegas experts pick every opening game in West and Southest regions - ESPN

Michigan Wolverines (8) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (9)
Spread: Tennessee minus-2

"This is a classic tourney game that, in the old days, you would drool over. It's the not-so-smart Vols team vs. the ultra-smart Michigan team. If this had been played a month ago the Vols would have been a four-point fave. The line has been adjusted. However, it's on its way back up and people are betting Tennessee because the opener of Michigan minus-1 was silly. Michigan got better as the year went on and it was no fluke. I can't imagine Tennessee being ready for the 1-3-1 and the well-timed, constantly cutting offense that Michigan has and the other stuff John Beilein will throw at them. I made it Tennessee -1, but Michigan's home run efforts this year have been spectacular. I think Michigan is going to win the game because smarts can beat athleticism in the NCAA tourney. It wouldn't surprise me if Michigan runs them out of the gym.

ATS pick: Michigan
Straight-up pick: Michigan
 
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golfballs03 said:
2011 NCAA Tournament: Vegas experts pick every opening game in West and Southest regions - ESPN

Michigan Wolverines (8) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (9)
Spread: Tennessee minus-2

"This is a classic tourney game that, in the old days, you would drool over. It's the not-so-smart Vols team vs. the ultra-smart Michigan team. If this had been played a month ago the Vols would have been a four-point fave. The line has been adjusted. However, it's on its way back up and people are betting Tennessee because the opener of Michigan minus-1 was silly. Michigan got better as the year went on and it was no fluke. I can't imagine Tennessee being ready for the 1-3-1 and the well-timed, constantly cutting offense that Michigan has and the other stuff John Beilein will throw at them. I made it Tennessee -1, but Michigan's home run efforts this year have been spectacular. I think Michigan is going to win the game because smarts can beat athleticism in the NCAA tourney. It wouldn't surprise me if Michigan runs them out of the gym.

ATS pick: Michigan
Straight-up pick: Michigan
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Oh really!? Watch out Kentucky, here comes Princeton!
 
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Michigan really over achieved this year. They were picked to finish last in the big ten. They are the youngest team in the league and at one point 1-6 in conference play. Michigan finished strong led by sophomore point guard Darrius Morris (6'4) who loves to drive and use his size to his advantage. Also, Tim Hardaway Jr. (Fr) swingman is arguably their best player. They love to shoot three's and are not overall y athletic, but we do not beat ourselves. I find it humorous that many Tennessee fans believe that they will kill the Wolverines. This coming from a team who has underachieved all year. Michigan does have some trouble with teams that have bigs down low because they do lack some size; but they will defend well. I believe Tennessee will not be able to exploit this, since their tallest player is 6'9. Any way, Tennessee does have more athleticism but that does not guarantee victory as many on here claim.. My prediction Michigan 68 Tennessee 64. Then bring on them girls named Duke in the second round
 
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Michigan333 said:
Michigan really over achieved this year. They were picked to finish last in the big ten. They are the youngest team in the league and at one point 1-6 in conference play. Michigan finished strong led by sophomore point guard Darrius Morris (6'4) who loves to drive and use his size to his advantage. Also, Tim Hardaway Jr. (Fr) swingman is arguably their best player. They love to shoot three's and are not overall y athletic, but we do not beat ourselves. I find it humorous that many Tennessee fans believe that they will kill the Wolverines. This coming from a team who has underachieved all year. Michigan does have some trouble with teams that have bigs down low because they do lack some size; but they will defend well. I believe Tennessee will not be able to exploit this, since their tallest player is 6'9. Any way, Tennessee does have more athleticism but that does not guarantee victory as many on here claim.. My prediction Michigan 68 Tennessee 64. Then bring on them girls named Duke in the second round
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I dont want to get into a "urinating" match with anyone here, so I will start with what I agree with:

Hardaway is your best player, and a pretty good one at that.

Morris is dangerous. Could be the difference maker.

You beat MSU TWICE, and that says a LOT. (The first win was directly after the 2nd string PG, who averaged almost 20min a game, was kicked off the team, so Im discounting that win slightly.) Good year for the blue.

I dont think you are physical enough to beat UT. I think the "live by the three, die by the three" way of life will come back to bite 3Line and his boys.

ALSO, if you happen to win, expect an absolute crap storm from Duke and their fans about Jailin' Rose's comments this past week. It will be an ugly ugly 2nd round for meatchicken if they make it that far.

Im going UT 72 - um 65
 
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Michigan333 said:
Michigan really over achieved this year. They were picked to finish last in the big ten. They are the youngest team in the league and at one point 1-6 in conference play. Michigan finished strong led by sophomore point guard Darrius Morris (6'4) who loves to drive and use his size to his advantage. Also, Tim Hardaway Jr. (Fr) swingman is arguably their best player. They love to shoot three's and are not overall y athletic, but we do not beat ourselves. I find it humorous that many Tennessee fans believe that they will kill the Wolverines. This coming from a team who has underachieved all year. Michigan does have some trouble with teams that have bigs down low because they do lack some size; but they will defend well. I believe Tennessee will not be able to exploit this, since their tallest player is 6'9. Any way, Tennessee does have more athleticism but that does not guarantee victory as many on here claim.. My prediction Michigan 68 Tennessee 64. Then bring on them girls named Duke in the second round
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Brian Williams is 6'10 thank you very much, and height isnt the only thing that matters when it comes to size. Williams is thick too.
 
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Meatchicken is seriously the most pathetic nickname for any team I've heard. Worse than gators, Viles, or Tar Holes.
 
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pl3 said:
The 1-3-1 has more holes and opportunities to penetrate than a 2-3 and UT's zone O isn't bad. We should be able to penetrate to the elbow...
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:bad: Kids browse this forum, man.


Duke won't be a problem. I have us losing to Oakland in the sweet 16
 
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CAVPUT said:
"Dozens of times"?? Just how many games did UM play this year? Nothing like seeing cred lost in the first sentence of a post.
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Last time I checked, they have played 35 games thus far this season, if you include the preseason. Nothing like losing your e-thug cred, unless where you come from a dozen is something other than 12...

I am still surprised that Michigan got in over Northwestern. This is the team that had back to back double digit losses to Indiana and Northwestern this season then followed those with a loss to Minnesota. The 131 is easily penetrated and should be exploited by Tennessee as long as we can do a good job on ball control. Williams should take the pressure off Harris and Hopson whom should have a field day.
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kamarvel said:
Last time I checked, they have played 35 games thus far this season, if you include the preseason. Nothing like losing your e-thug cred, unless where you come from a dozen is something other than 12...

I am still surprised that Michigan got in over Northwestern. This is the team that had back to back double digit losses to Indiana and Northwestern this season then followed those with a loss to Minnesota. The 131 is easily penetrated and should be exploited by Tennessee as long as we can do a good job on ball control. Williams should take the pressure off Harris and Hopson whom should have a field day.
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Just an fyi, the loss to Minnesota was by one point, and occurred when they were still a ranked(or at least good) team, and the other two losses happened immediately following playing Ohio State and Kansas in OT
 
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truth123 said:
Just an fyi, the loss to Minnesota was by one point, and occurred when they were still a ranked(or at least good) team, and the other two losses happened immediately following playing Ohio State and Kansas in OT
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although I am a um hater, I will give them credit, they have finished off the year quite well. They hit a stretch in the middle where they couldnt throw the ball in the ocean from an aircraft carrier (oh wait, that is MSU -v- UNC next year) but they came around about mid season, and are playing pretty well right now.

I dont expect that to last much longer. I take UT in this one. But then Duke will be standing there. . . . . and Im jumping off the Volwagon there.
 
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With this being Pearl's second to last game I think the boys that played Pitt, Nova, Vandy will show up to play.
 
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