Louisville vs Michigan in Final

Who's going to win it all? Michigan penatrated the Syracuse zone. Inlet to the top of the key and then a quick turn around jump shot from 8 ft out or a pass to the corner for an easy three point shot. Just don't try to dribble the basketball in the middle of the zone. Penetrate and make the zone collapse and then pass out to the corners for a three point shot. If you make the shots it stretches the zone.

Also note: during the Final Four Games the refs were much faster with the whistles. It was not like that in previous games. And still the Michigan Center was hit in the face at least twice without a foul called. The Refs can't see everything.

Michigan played VCU didn't them? And VCU presses like Louisville! So I hope that Michigan can beat the Louisville Press too. That will make this game very interesting. If you pass the ball and beat the press down the floor and get easy baskets then will Louisville continue to press?

The Louisville Press won the game for Louisville against Wichita State.

Louisville's bench won the game for Louisville...depth and patience.

They knew they were going to make a late run after being down. They knew all they had to do was crank up the pressure and make shots. The bench made shots. Plus, VanTreese's play was critical in a few moments.

Louisville over Michigan by 8. It is theirs to lose. They are the best team in college basketball this year.

[QUOTE=Moveon;512285]Who's going to win it all? Michigan penatrated the Syracuse zone. Inlet to the top of the key and then a quick turn around jump shot from 8 ft out or a pass to the corner for an easy three point shot. Just don't try to dribble the basketball in the middle of the zone. Penetrate and make the zone collapse and then pass out to the corners for a three point shot. If you make the shots it stretches the zone.

Also note: during the Final Four Games the refs were much faster with the whistles. It was not like that in previous games. And still the Michigan Center was hit in the face at least twice without a foul called. The Refs can't see everything.

Michigan played VCU didn't them? And VCU presses like Louisville! So I hope that Michigan can beat the Louisville Press too. That will make this game very interesting. If you pass the ball and beat the press down the floor and get easy baskets then will Louisville continue to press?

The Louisville Press won the game for Louisville against Wichita State.[/QUOTE]
Louisville got their bad game out of the way. So now I say the vill by 17! Smith and Siva will have a record game and Djeng will have trouble against a zone and will sit while Behannen has his way! My prediction.

Louisville in a cardiac classic.

I did get one of my wishes in an earlier post after Michigan destroyed VCU, I said I would like to see Michigan play Louisville. Burke and Hardaway are the best back court in the country and made VCU look silly. Michigan was the best team in the Big Ten by 2 games, a freakish loss to Penn State, a luck half court shot at Wisconsin and tip in that rolled off against IU all won't happen Monday night. Burke is the best point guard in the country and single handily beat Kansas the last 4 minutes of that game. Be nice to see the Louisville players win and the trophy to stay in Kentucky, but no way in hell do I want Pitino to win another. I will take Michigan by 8.

Worried sick over this one. That whistle was blowing like the Santa Anna winds the other night. Some deserved and alot not deserved. Siva and Deing have to show up. I will never understand why Siva presses tha issue when he know his shot isn't going in. I know you have to shoot your way out sometimes but he can beat you in other ways. Deing will struggle tonight against the Mich Bigs. Now if the bench brings it again Louisvile can certainly win this game. Burke is the best guard in the country but Smith is every bit as good as Hardaway.

Can't for the life of me understand why in state people would pull for Michigan, hating a coach isn't good enough for me. I hate Calipari more than anything that breathes air and I still pulled for Kentucky after Louisville went out last year. Kentucky hate is like Cancer there is no known cure...

[QUOTE=mhall;512320]Worried sick over this one. That whistle was blowing like the Santa Anna winds the other night. Some deserved and alot not deserved. Siva and Deing have to show up. I will never understand why Siva presses tha issue when he know his shot isn't going in. I know you have to shoot your way out sometimes but he can beat you in other ways. Deing will struggle tonight against the Mich Bigs. Now if the bench brings it again Louisvile can certainly win this game. Burke is the best guard in the country but Smith is every bit as good as Hardaway.

Can't for the life of me understand why in state people would pull for Michigan, hating a coach isn't good enough for me. I hate Calipari more than anything that breathes air and I still pulled for Kentucky after Louisville went out last year. Kentucky hate is like Cancer there is no known cure...[/QUOTE]

Sorry Mark I just can't do it. If it helps any the same 9 yr old son of mine is a Die Hard Louisville fan with a Louisville room and all. He doesn't understand all the facts and I let him make his own decisions. At least you have him and my wife rooting for the Cards in the household p

The backcourt matchup will be a push. Frontline play and depth could be the deciding factor and the Cards have the advantage. U of L 73-69!

If the refs call the game like they should, I think Michigan has a shot. Several national media members out there today saying Louisville gets away with a ton of fouling.

I've said where I stand. I could root for Louisville - they have some very nice players, but I can't root for Pitino. I really hope he never wins another championship.

I have every intention of watching but that 9:23 tip is a bit much for ole' gramps. If I'm Michigan I don't let Siva drive he can shoot anything he wants from 15 feet and beyond. If I'm Michigan I'm sprinting back to the other side of the floor everytime in transition defense.

Tough call. Louisville looked vulnerable Saturday. Michigan plays in the big ten where a 6 or 7 minute span without a FG is mandatory in every game. If I had to bet I'd take Louisville -4.5 because even in a close game Michigan would try to extend the game which would extend a Louisville lead to 7 or 8 with free throws.

I just hope it doesn't come down to a critical officiating call in the last minute - I've had about enough of those in this particular tournament.

[QUOTE=know1;512342]If the refs call the game like they should, I think Michigan has a shot. Several national media members out there today saying Louisville gets away with a ton of fouling.

I've said where I stand. I could root for Louisville - they have some very nice players, but I can't root for Pitino. I really hope he never wins another championship.[/QUOTE]

Who were they..show me the proof or it ain't so...Dude you have wore this out...give it a break..

Oh I bet I know...............Digger Phelps, LMAO

)[QUOTE=mhall;512352]Who were they..show me the proof or it ain't so...Dude you have wore this out...give it a break..

Oh I bet I know...............Digger Phelps, LMAO[/QUOTE]

I would be curious who said this as well. Haven't heard it on any of the sports talk shows on radio or tv!