Michigan played a more deliberate offense in 2nd H and finally hustled back on defense to slow down Alabama’s offense. Alabama provided a stiff test for Michigan tonight.
Thanks for posting that, Bobda. 2001 is correct. That season Lute's wife Bobbi died of cancer and he took a mid-season leave of absence. The Final Four was in Minneapolis and Arizona boosters purchased billboards that read "Four Bobbi" both there and in Tucson. Lute had played his college ball in Minneapolis (Augsburg College) and he and Bobbi started their family there while Lute was coaching high school ball. It was a beautiful tribute during an emotional time. And now you know the rest of the story. This is Paul Harvey...............Goodnight.
MI-AL was a 3-point rainstorm in the first half. The second half was more Michigan's style, but Alabama pushed hard until they just ran out of gas at the end, and Michigan's depth kept fresh legs on the court. Credit Alabama for making it a nailbiter all the way.