Posted on Wed, Feb 16, 2011 : 11:48 p.m.
Michigan coach John Beilein and guard Stu Douglass after Illinois beats Michigan
By Michael Rothstein
The shot that almost fell.
That's what Stu Douglass discussed after Illinois' 54-52 win over Michigan on Wednesday.
Tonight's videos share what Douglass and Michigan coach John Beilein had to say about the game's final moments:
Stu Douglass:
John Beilein:
Comments
dacianman
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 : 2:53 p.m.
Last night proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that poor coaching earned the loss. Simple logic dictates - even without a time out left - that if you're down by two with next to no-time left, you go for a tie - or TWO - and give yourself a chance to win in overtime. In doing so, going to the basket can cause the opponent to fault and if you do score, you have a chance to make a free throw and win, or even if you do not score, have a couple of free throws to tie. So WHAT HAPPENED? None of what made sense - but end up being forced to go for a 3 pointer to win! NOT!!!!!!!!!!! Like I said - POOR COACHING MR. B. REALLY POOR!
OSUbeBetter
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 : 9:44 a.m.
Live by the 3 die by the 3. someone aught to let Beilein know what a lay up is. Let him know that if you charge the basket and pick up fouls, the refs will actually let you shoot un defended baskets.
heartbreakM
Thu, Feb 17, 2011 : 7:12 a.m.
All I can say is that we see a lot more 3 for 12 nights out of Stu Douglass than we see 6 for 8 nights. Michigan fought well tonight, and if he makes just one more shot at any time during this game, we at least tie. By the time he is a junior, I'd expect that he would have improved. Wasn't he the top 3 point shooter in high school? He just has not improved in 3 years, and in many ways, is a liability to our team. I like his attitude--doesn't complain, is gritty to a degree, but his bball skills need to improve to Big Ten level for Michigan to win.
tresselowns
Fri, Feb 18, 2011 : 2:41 a.m.
Agree on Stu. I admit, being in the SW, I do not watch the games, but his stats are consistently disappointing. Why does Beilein love him so much?