Where's the passion???

Nothing irritates me more when I'm watching a game than to see no passion in the play and faces of the players.  This happens time and time again in both football and, more recently, basketball.

It happened today in the game against Wisconsin. They trot up and down the court like a 4-H pleasure horse, perch themselves in the corner as if Beilein has put them in "time-out", rebound like it's a fall afternoon and they're reaching for an apple at the top of the tree, and their passing looks like they're pitching to t-ballers.  It. Drives. Me. Crazy.

I feel like I have more passion and drive in my living room, than they do out there on the court.  If you don't want to play and play to win, there are several other guys that work hard that would love to be out on the court in your place. And at times, I wish Beilein would do it.  Just to teach them a lesson. Just to show them that everyone is replaceable. Just to let them know that he notices. Just to reward the guys that rarely see playing time.

And it doesn't really do much good when you're down 10 with 1:30 left to decide that now might be the time to get your heads out of your, well you know where, and play with some passion.  I understand that it is a long season and it's hard to stay "up" for every game, but for heaven's sake, could you at least try to convince us that you want to win??

Maybe next week you will.

My Pick 6 things I look for when watching a game:
1. aggressive play
2. celebrating with teammates
3. communication
4. looking to the coach
5. fundamentals
6. hustle

Go Blue!
~Bekki