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08:02 AM ET 12.17 | Since his arrival at Michigan, John Beilein has transformed the program from one that was playing in front of a few thousand fans to one of the best teams in the country -- thanks in part to star power (All-America candidate Trey Burke) and highly regarded recruits (Mitch McGary and Glenn Robinson III). And he has a legitimate chance to make a Final Four run. ... For the first time in a generation, college basketball seems to have a real opening in the sporting consciousness in the state of Michigan. Consider: no pro hockey, no high-level football (this is a joke, sort of), a rebuilding professional basketball team, no high-profile bowls -- at least for U-M and Michigan State. Also consider: Spartans coach Tom Izzo built one of the best programs in the country.

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December 17, 2012 08:05 AM ET

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Next thread please.

Dr. B-f-G

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December 17, 2012 08:19 AM ET

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Next thread please.

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December 17, 2012 08:21 AM ET

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Yeah, who shives a git.

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December 17, 2012 08:36 AM ET

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Kenny_Powers

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December 17, 2012 09:20 AM ET

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Does anyone really care about CBB before March?

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December 17, 2012 09:25 AM ET

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Burn baby burn. tOSU and the Hooziers have your number dialed in.

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December 17, 2012 09:26 AM ET

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Butler!! You know who this is for.

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December 17, 2012 09:26 AM ET

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Arizona!! You know the group this is for.

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December 17, 2012 09:43 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:28 AM ET 12.17 by .5BlaqMods/FriedChicken

Time Out

Ok, go to the corner and stick your nose in it till you are told to come out.

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December 17, 2012 09:44 AM ET

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Meh....Michigan isn't that good. Lowly old Arky was within a point @ Mich with less than 6 mins to play. They are @ 3rd best of teams I've seen on Arky's schedule this year.