Michigan Thursday: Game Day

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Michigan takes the floor tonight again at 7:37 EST against a Texas A&M team that got to #5 in the polls this season and just beat UNC on Sunday. 


Texas A&M did beat Penn State early in the year 98-87 and then hit some rough road when they lost 5 games in a row which included losses to ranked Kentucky and Tennessee teams.  They also had a late in the season 3 game losing streak, which included losses to Mizzu, Arkansas, and Mississippi State.


A&M beat UNC by going down low to Tyler Davis and Robert Williams and then mixing in the 3 ball.   Texas A&M also might have played the best game in the tournament so far.   Michigan hasn't played decent since the Big Ten tournament which seems like a month ago now. 


The low post will be a challenge for the Wolverines and getting rebounds.  Michigan will not win this game if they continue to give A&M second or third chance points.   Michigan didn't even try to get offensive rebounds against Houston.   Expect a ton of Teske and Wagner needs to stay out of foul trouble and stay on the floor. 


A&M does have a tendency to turn the ball over and plays very good defense.  Even though they shot well against UNC, that are not known as a deep shooting team and will probably score a ton of 2 point baskets with put backs.


The bottom line is, did Michigan get its shooting touch back?  They will not be able to play like they did last weekend and win this game. If Michigan can run their stuff and shoot the ball well, I like their chances against the A&M defense.   A&M can be a little hot and cold as a team and lets hope we get the colder version tonight.


 Michigan needs to get their flow back and lets hope Jordan Poole helped with that.

• Sam Webb has a free article up on an interview with new WR coach Jim McEwain and his approach to making the young and talented Wolverine Wide Receivers better.   I'm still on the fence with this hire, but I have to admit he is over qualified for this role and its really good to have a full time coach working with this position.

• Michigan's Pro Day is Friday and Big Mo has been cleared to participate.

• Looks like Rashan Gary has changed his number to the legendary #98.

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2018/03/michigan-thursday-game-day.html