It’s all over but the shouting, er, tweeting … Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images
I put ample in-game Twitter reaction in the Arizona-Michigan game blog, and below is a sampling of chatter after the top-ranked Wildcats’ 72-70 victory on Saturday.
Winning coach Sean Miller gets the first word …
Can't believe I heard the UofA chant in Crisler Arena today, what a great win in a tough environment! Can't wait to get back to Tucson!
— Sean Miller (@UACoachMiller) December 14, 2013
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Says a guy who won a national championship …
That is what the #1 TEAM in the country is all about. Grit. Togetherness. Poise. Great Coaching. Proud to be a Wildcat! #RunTheWalk
— A.J. Bramlett (@AJBRAMLETT) December 14, 2013
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He missed the second of two free throws, off the front of the rim, with 1.4 seconds left, preventing Michigan from setting up a long in-bounds pass …
Just in case y'all didn't know I missed the second free throw on purpose lol
— Gabe York (@York_City1) December 14, 2013
MEDIA
Ashley & Gordon a pretty good combination. Gordon a very good passer. He sees plays and has an unselfishness about him @ESPNCBB
— Seth Greenberg (@SethOnHoops) December 14, 2013
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Really good win by Arizona. Had to use their toughness today. That's how you get Capone.
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) December 14, 2013
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I don’t know if this is a thing or not, but if we’re crowning a Nonconference Team of the Year, it is now officially Arizona.
— Eamonn Brennan (@eamonnbrennan) December 14, 2013
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Veteran NBA scout who was at Arizona-Michigan today: "Arizona really has a legit shot to win it all."
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) December 15, 2013
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Gr8 Win by Arizona on the road vs a quality Michigan team – showed guts to comeback!
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) December 14, 2013
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Like Kansas, Arizona and Michigan did what others should: Go and play high-level teams on the road at least once if not twice.
— Andy Katz (@ESPNAndyKatz) December 14, 2013
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Arizona’s starting QB is a big hoops fan …
Got out of practice to see our boys got the win against Michigan! I appreciate the birthday present @iPass4Zona @Air_Zona13 ! #Beardown
— BJ Denker (@VanillaV1ck7) December 14, 2013
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The athletic director speaks …
Great team effort, made our FT's, got key boards & never panicked even when down 9. Loved the @UofA chant too. #MichiganIsWildcatCountry
— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) December 14, 2013
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Former UA assistant now the head coach at Ball State …
Proud watching @APlayersProgram get the big road win today. Love watching the way they compete.
— James Whitford (@coachjwhit) December 14, 2013
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Steeeeve Kerrrrrrr ….
So fun watching my alma mater win a great game over Michigan this morning.I wish more college coaches would schedule tough games on the road
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerrTNT) December 14, 2013
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Rich Rodriguez must enjoy seeing his current employer beat his former employer …
The official game ball goes to Coach Rich Rod for our win today #BearDown #ontothenextone
— Arizona Basketball (@APlayersProgram) December 14, 2013