I will be the first to admit that I am surprised, no, shocked that Iowa beat MSU at Breslin by...whatever it was....17? I am willing to admit I never saw this coming. But, how often has this happened. To answer a few questions and comments:
-I hate to admit how long I have been watching UofM basketball. No, this isn't my first rodeo. Remember watching Cazzie Russell....I do.
-How many Big Ten Tournament championships has Beilein won in 8 years. None. How many did Izzo win in his first 8 years. 2?
- I hate MSU....literally cannot stand them. But, in football as in basketball....they have been fielding champions, we have not/
-You cannot consistently win B10 championships without a strong inside presence. A huge weakness in Beilein coached teams.
- I will stand by my contention that we will never field a consistent B10 champion, either in the tourney or in the regular season by recruiting players that need to be developed to the degree that Beilein recruits need.
- Much to your surprise....I am a huge Beilein fan. Plays by the rules and is a huge "character" guy. I love him, but he will end up having a losing record against MSU simply because Izzo is tougher, and teaches his players to be tough. The next few years will be really rugged with the athletes Izzo is bringing in.
Hey, I am willing to eat humble pie....but have been watching UofM basketball for years, still hoping for that championship coach that has eluded us. We finally have one in football.
-I hate to admit how long I have been watching UofM basketball. No, this isn't my first rodeo. Remember watching Cazzie Russell....I do.
-How many Big Ten Tournament championships has Beilein won in 8 years. None. How many did Izzo win in his first 8 years. 2?
- I hate MSU....literally cannot stand them. But, in football as in basketball....they have been fielding champions, we have not/
-You cannot consistently win B10 championships without a strong inside presence. A huge weakness in Beilein coached teams.
- I will stand by my contention that we will never field a consistent B10 champion, either in the tourney or in the regular season by recruiting players that need to be developed to the degree that Beilein recruits need.
- Much to your surprise....I am a huge Beilein fan. Plays by the rules and is a huge "character" guy. I love him, but he will end up having a losing record against MSU simply because Izzo is tougher, and teaches his players to be tough. The next few years will be really rugged with the athletes Izzo is bringing in.
Hey, I am willing to eat humble pie....but have been watching UofM basketball for years, still hoping for that championship coach that has eluded us. We finally have one in football.