Not Again...

It's too bad Michigan forward Lester Abram will either miss or be extremely limited for tomorrow night's clash at Crisler between the Wolves and the Sparties...

I know lots of MSU fans who've been anxious for some better games and wouldn't mind seeing Michigan give them a run for their money...the rivalry's been boring with MSU taking 12 of 13 lately.

As for Michigan basketball fans, life is just tough. The university doesn't support the team very well while pouring damn near trillions into the football program...

It's just sad, not to mention foolish because the University could make some big money off of a strong basketball program. UofM merchandise was the top seller in all the land back in the early to mid-90's, now I'm not sure if anybody really knows Michigan still has a basketball program.

And if Michigan doesn't get it done this year, I doubt they will next year. Daniel Horton is gone as well as Graham Brown, Chris Hunter and maybe Abram. Michigan will have suspect PG and post play as Courtney Sims will need to take a huge step up (ie stop being so incredibly soft in the post) just for Michigan to stay competitive in the Big Ten.

As for tomorrow night, Ronald Coleman is a decent fill-in for Abram but he doesn't do all the little things Lester does like play defense as well, make solid passes, handle the ball etc..

my prediction: MSU 63 Michigan 57

Michigan can D up State fairly well for a while but it will take excellent efforts from Horton and Dion Harris, especially from 3-pt. land, to pull the upset.

Paul Davis might also need to pick up some cheap early fouls for UofM to stand a chance.

I do have a strange feeling that Courtney Sims might step up and play solidly, however.