The question came: How do you keep your team level-headed after a blowout like this? John Beilein gave a firm and predictable answer.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 9:33pm
VILLANOVA, Pa. — It happened exactly as John Beilein expected.
On Villanova’s second possession, senior forward Eric Paschall drove the lane, right at Ignas Brazdeikis. With Paschall’s 40-pound weight advantage and three more years of college experience, it should have been an easy two points. Instead, the freshman held his ground, absorbed the contact and took the charge.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 2:17am
The Associated Press called it the United States’, “worst weather-whipping in years.”
The Michigan Daily called it, “another chapter in the rags-to-riches tale.”
The Michigan football team called it a Big Ten Championship.
Purely from a football standpoint, the 1950 edition of ‘The Game’ between Michigan (4-3-1 overall, 3-1-1 Big Ten) and Ohio State (6-2, 5-1) had the potential to be memorable, with a conference title and, of course, bragging rights on the line.
Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 10:12pm
It goes without saying that no coach expects to see his team shoot 23 percent from 3-point range and make just 13 of 29 free throws.
But for John Beilein on Tuesday night, that was especially true.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - 10:33pm
Michigan held the Spartans to 31 percent from the field, and John Beilein won his 800th game as a college basketball coach.
Monday, November 5, 2018 - 10:16pm
The first glimpse of the 2018-2019 Wolverines came last Friday against Division II Northwood. Michigan took just 11 3-pointers, scoring 56 of 90 points in the paint and 24 on the fast break. It didn’t make its first three until 19 minutes into the game.
Friday, November 2, 2018 - 9:34pm
Ignas Brazdeikis sprinted down the court, caught an outlet pass, cocked his arms back and thundered down a two-handed fast-break slam.
For Michigan men’s basketball faithful, Friday night’s exhibition against Northwood was the first chance to see the highly-anticipated freshman forward in action.
It’s safe to say they got the introduction they expected.
Monday, October 29, 2018 - 7:33pm
With the obvious caveat that the Wolverines have yet to play a game, here are five observations to draw from the last month of availability and Monday’s practice in particular.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 10:50pm
Coming off an illustrious prep career at Kalamazoo Central High School, Isaiah Livers joined the Michigan men’s basketball team last year with hype and anticipation as one of the program’s top recruits.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 7:59pm
After a tumultuous summer, Michigan hockey is back to normal, preparing for another season.