By Emily Van Buskirk (@emilnem) and Josh Naso (@JoshNaso) This year’s March Madness was clearly drunk for the first two rounds, or at the very least high on…life. And while college basketball went on a weekend-long bender, those of us watching barely had time to set our brackets on fire and hold on for the ride before things got utterly chaotic. While it’s always nice to be … [Read more...] about Surprise, Suspense And Standard Deviation In This Year’s NCAA Tournament
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One Recalled Moment – Which March Madness Game Would You Re-Watch?
With the “Madness” of the 2019 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament underway, the e-offices at TSFJ decided to take a walk down memory lane as some of its writers shared which memorable games they would re-watch, if given the chance. Many of these games did not involve a so-called Cinderella team or a squad stacked with future collegiate or professional Hall of Famers. … [Read more...] about One Recalled Moment – Which March Madness Game Would You Re-Watch?
Michigan Basketball: What if Jalen Duren reclassifying becomes reality?
Michigan basketball was once seen as the top college destination for Jalen Duren but will that change if he reclassifies to 2021? Jalen Duren is currently listed as the No. 2 overall player in the 2022 recruiting class, but there appears to be a chance of him reclassifying, which means he would be able to play […] Michigan Basketball: What if Jalen Duren reclassifying becomes … [Read more...] about Michigan Basketball: What if Jalen Duren reclassifying becomes reality?
Michigan Football: Intriguing options emerge in the transfer portal
Michigan football could use some help from the transfer portal and here are two targets that make a lot of sense. Yesterday, Texas A&M CB Elijah Blades took to Twitter to announce his intentions to transfer. Name in the transfer portal.. Will be a grad transfer thank you Texas A&M university. Play Ball pic.twitter.com/wQxugGv66G — […] Michigan Football: Intriguing … [Read more...] about Michigan Football: Intriguing options emerge in the transfer portal
Daily Brews: Juwan Howard is not going anywhere
Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Michigan basketball coach has no plans of leaving anytime soon. From the moment Jim Harbaugh set foot on campus, it seemed like the NFL rumors began. Regardless of Michigan’s success — or struggles — almost every offseason there is a head coaching vacancy that is “a perfect fit” for Harbaugh, or maybe even … [Read more...] about Daily Brews: Juwan Howard is not going anywhere
Glenn Schembechler responds to brother’s stories of Bo, Dr. Anderson abuse
Getty Images The family ties have long been severed. A new development in the Bo Schembechler and Robert Anderson storyline emerged this week when Matt Schembechler said he was abused by the late former University of Michigan doctor. He also said that his father was violent with him and his mother when he was informed of the abuse. Now, Schembechler’s brother is on the … [Read more...] about Glenn Schembechler responds to brother’s stories of Bo, Dr. Anderson abuse
Michigan football recruiting visitors list — weekend of June 11
Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images Michigan gets another batch of top targets on campus this weekend, with some underclassmen thrown in. Michigan is set to host its second batch of official visitors this weekend, plus several 2023 and 2024 prospects camping or visiting unofficially. We’ve got a quick breakdown of each prospect and Michigan’s chances with each. Official … [Read more...] about Michigan football recruiting visitors list — weekend of June 11
Michigan Football: The best offensive linemen of the Jim Harbaugh era
Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images There has been some impressive talent up front for the Wolverines. Throughout the week here at Maize n Brew we have been ranking players from Jim Harbaugh’s time at Michigan at different positions. Today brings us to the offensive lineman, which has taken massive steps forward as a unit. Harbaugh draws a lot of fair … [Read more...] about Michigan Football: The best offensive linemen of the Jim Harbaugh era
TSFJ College Hoops Power Rankings Week 7: Steady As She Goes
Photo: Rob Kinnan, USA Today Sports It was a relatively quiet week in the college hoops world, but Villanova-Kansas turned out to be a great game on Saturday, and North Carolina made a big-time statement by beating Gonzaga. And hey, if the matchups aren’t enticing you, you could always spice things up with a wager. Anyway, let’s see how the rankings look as conference play … [Read more...] about TSFJ College Hoops Power Rankings Week 7: Steady As She Goes