As stated in this very blog only two weeks ago, it was ridiculous for Michigan fans to think their invitation to the dance was sealed. And the chance to dance is very clearly slipping from the Wolverines with every loss. The latest in the three game losing streak was a 73-58 devastating loss at Penn State. The loss wasn't devastating in a nail-biter way, but more like a complete beatdown on the road to a Big Ten bottom-feeder kind of way. Big Ten road games are hard to win, but the ones at Penn State, Indiana, Iowa, and Northwestern have to be won. Make no mistake about it, this was a bad loss for Michigan. They are now 3-4 in the Big Ten, good for 8th place. They must go at least 2-1 in the Northwestern, @ Ohio State, @ Purdue stretch coming up to have any hope. It looks like they will battle Ohio State for the last Big Ten invite to the tournament.
The game provided us with the best college basketball play-by-play man, Gus Johnson. That was really all that was right, though. Michigan is learning it's hard to win with 5 Small Forwards. They were destroyed inside, for the third consecutive game. And they shot poorly for the third consecutive game. Not good things. There is no time to spend on the losses, however, as the season continues and each game becomes more important. Next up a must-win game vs. Northwestern at Crisler Arena.
Tonight: Keep an eye out for the MSU-Northwestern game-wrap.
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