Michigan was only 4 of 7 and didnt attempt any until the second half.

He lost five kilograms battling illness but North Queenslands Johnathan Thurston reckons recovery time is not a problem ahead of Friday nights NRL preliminary final against Cronulla at Allianz Stadium.However, Cowboys coach Paul Green admits the same cant be said for the rest of his team in the wake of their extra-time semi-final win over Brisbane.Thurston revealed he had been battling a stomach bug after he inspired the match-winning try in their epic 26-20 triumph over the Broncos in Townsville last Friday night.But the Cowboys playmaker revealed the full extent of the problem when he fronted the media in Townsville on Tuesday.Thurston confirmed he needed halftime injections to settle his illness after being seen doubled over throughout the first 40 minutes.Yeah I got a couple of jabs ... it certainly helped settle the guts down, he said.I am feeling heaps better than I did yesterday - hopefully it is all gone now and I dont pass it onto the kids.Thurston still somehow proved the difference in the sudden death semi-final to keep North Queenslands title defence alive.It was one of the toughest games I was part of simply due to the fact I was not 100 per cent, Thurston said.It is hard to stay in the moment when you are feeling like that.But when you look and see the rest of the boys busting their guts you dont want to be the one letting anyone down - they get you through it.Thurston backed himself to be 100 per cent in the grand final qualifier.Its taken an extra couple of days to recover from it but things are looking up for myself - I am feeling good, he said.However, Green admitted the jury was out on the rest of his team after enduring the first finals extra-time period since it was introduced this season.They are racing the clock to recover from the 90 minute effort in tropical Townsville before lining up against a Sharks outfit fresh from a week off.I definitely think people dont realise exactly what it (extra time) takes out of them physically, Green said.We just hope it doesnt take too much out of us at the back end of the game (against Cronulla).Green said they would be restricted to light runs this week in a bid to conserve energy.We dont have too much opportunity to have much practice, Green said.It (losing practice sessions) is always a big deal - how you train is how you play.But we have no choice but to make this week about recovery.Centre Kane Linnett (hamstring) returns but Javid Bowen has been named on the wing for Antonio Winterstein who missed last week with a rib complaint. 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Though he led the Canucks to what was then a franchise record-shattering campaign in just his second season, Nonis was gone and replaced one year later. Nike Air Max Zero Canada . At a news conference Tuesday where it was thought that the fiery Schallibaum may be shown the door after a dismal finish to the Major League Soccer season, team president Joey Saputo said no decision has been made on whether the Swiss Volcano will be back in 2014. ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams had plenty of reasons to be disappointed while his team fell behind by 15 points at Michigan.There was also a lot time left.I didnt think we were playing hard, I didnt think we were playing tough. I understand the environment, I understand weve been gone nine days, I get all of that, Williams said. I thought over the last 30 minutes, there was more of a distinct brand of what we want to be about.Zach LeDay scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half, and the Hokies rallied to beat Michigan 73-70 on Wednesday night. Virginia Tech trailed 23-8 in the first half and 62-52 with 7:23 left in the second.Playing their fourth straight game away from home, the Hokies (6-1) were down 67-63 before a 3-pointer by Justin Bibbs started an 8-0 run. Seth Allen gave Virginia Tech the lead with a driving layup , then added a 3-pointer.Duncan Robinsons 3-pointer with 42 seconds left pulled Michigan (5-2) to within a point, and an offensive foul on Allen gave the Wolverines the ball back. But Michigan was out of timeouts, and Zak Irvin ended up trying a tough jumper from just inside the arc that missed.We were trying to isolate him, and they took him away a little bit, Wolverines coach John Beilein said. We know what to do when they take him away, and we didnt do it.After Bibbs made two free throws with 3.9 seconds left, Robinson had a chance to tie it, but his 3-pointer from the left wing missed.Michigan was in total control at the start, jumping out to a 17-4 lead and eventually going up by 15 on a 3-pointer by Derrick Walton. Virginia Tech was down 39-30 at halftime but opened the second half with a 9-2 run.I just came out in the second half and I wanted to be aggressive, LeDay said. In the first half, I was trying to feel it out, and Coach told me not to be like that, he told me to just be aggresssive, go full throttle, and thats what I did.ddddddddddddIrvin led Michigan with 23 points.BIG PICTUREVirginia Tech: The Hokies did their part in the ACC-Big Ten challenge, coming away with an upset win on the road. Virginia Tech had little trouble scoring after its slow start. Four players ended up in double figures.Michigan: The Wolverines have looked better on defense this season, but the second half of this game was a bit of a wake-up call. Virginia Tech shot 52 percent from the field on the night.FREE THROWSVirginia Tech took advantage of its foul shots, going 19 of 21 from the line. Michigan was only 4 of 7 and didnt attempt any until the second half. Forward D.J. Wilson fouled out for the Wolverines with 3:03 remaining.They played small ball, Irvin said. They were really just isolating our five. Figured if D.J. could go in there, hes versatile, he can play multiple positions, and once he fouled out, it was tough from there on.HANGING IN THEREThere was only one lead change in the game -- after Allens basket put the Hokies up 68-67 with 1:46 to play.Thank goodness in the time Ive been coaching you havent seen too many games like that, Beilein said. Where we lead the whole game and we cant make enough stops or finishes at the end offensively to win the game.UP NEXTVirginia Tech: The Hokies dont play again until next Wednesday night, when they host Maryland-Eastern Shore.Michigan: The Wolverines host Kennesaw State on Saturday, taking a break from major-conference competition during a four-game stretch that includes matchups with Virginia Tech, Texas and UCLA.---More AP college basketball: www.collegebasketball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 .---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister ' ' '