In the NBA playoffs, teams try to get through the first couple rounds as fast as possible so they can have extra rest before the next series begins. Michigan just won 4 games in 4 days and will have either 9 or 10 days off until the NCAA Tournament starts.
With the compressed Big Ten schedule this year and the early Big Ten Tournament to play at MSG, the Wolverines get maybe too long of a break. I know some coaches even thought about scheduling a non-conference game this weekend, but I think you run up against a rule that only allows so many regular season games for most programs. The Nebraska and Penn State's of the world who are probably on the outside looking in for the NCAA tournament would have loved one more win to help their resume. Michigan needs a game just to stay sharp.
There is nothing that will make a hot team cold faster then a long layoff between games. So Coach B has his hands full to keep this team playing at a championship level the next 10 days.
- Michigan is now a top 10 team and ranked #7 by the AP.
- I feel terrible for Mo Hurst who had to go home from the NFL Combine this weekend as a heart condition was found during his NFL physical. Word is that Michigan was also aware of the condition and cleared Big Mo to play. Since Michigan has one of the best Cardiology Departments in the US, lets hope the NFL clears him as well and that this isn't serious or life threating.
- The Jordan Brand will release 2 Michigan shoes on Friday. The first is the Michigan 32 which we showed you last week. The second shoe is the Jordan Why Not?, which is Russell Westbrook's new Signature Jordan shoe line. I believe some of the Wolverines were wearing these during the Big Ten Tournament. Price is $125
- Coach Drevno ended up at USC as RB Coach and Passing Game Coordinator. Good Luck to him.
- Former Michigan kicker Ryan Tice will play at Tennessee next year.
- 4 star 2019 DT Mazi Smith really connected with the new Michigan S&C staff on his recent visit to A2.
4 comments:
Bob,
I love reading your blog, which is my daily source for Michigan updates. I did my undergraduate degree at USC and my graduate degree at Michigan.
One small correction to the note on Drevno. He will be the Run Game coordinator at USC (not the Pass Game coordinator). I hope this is helpful. Have a great day.
https://wearesc.com/report-drevno-to-return-to-usc-as-rb-coach/
Best regards,
Jonathan
Bob,
If you don't mind, what happened with the big house blog address? My system took me to a real estate site that used the same moniker as your site so I searched until I found you. I hope all is well. IMHO!!!
Those are some ugly shoes. I'll stick with Saucony or Asics.
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