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Thank you more fuel to our fire we played 1 bad game all year we have under rated star type players with good role players who play good D
 
The perception is that Michigan State is a team without any apparent weaknesses while UConn has a weak frontcourt. I'm not saying we have a dominant frontcourt but we are leaps and bounds stronger than we were in November. We are now holding our own on the boards and our overall defense is a lot better. Our biggest weakness is Brimah getting beat off the dribble from the perimeter but there is only so much damage a 5 can do driving to the rim. We have a big edge on the perimeter so it is close to being a wash.
If we played Michigan State 10 times they would have a major advantage but we are playing them 1 game in our backyard. I like our chances.
 
No one ever gives us a chance. We are an ELITE program but always considered the underdog. But that's what makes us, us. That's our pedigree. That's what keeps us fighting. And that's why I bleed blue and love being an alum and fan of this university. I'd have it no other way.
 
Danzz said:
The perception is that Michigan State is a team without any apparent weaknesses while UConn has a weak frontcourt. I'm not saying we have a dominant frontcourt but we are leaps and bounds stronger than we were in November. We are now holding our own on the boards and our overall defense is a lot better. Our biggest weakness is Brimah getting beat off the dribble from the perimeter but there is only so much damage a 5 can do driving to the rim. We have a big edge on the perimeter so it is close to being a wash.
If we played Michigan State 10 times they would have a major advantage but we are playing them 1 game in our backyard. I like our chances.
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Woulnt be surprised to see more Nolan given that our 5 will have to guard out to 20 feet.
 
That's not true. MSU is a better team than UConn, I think they would win 7 or 8 out of 10 games, but maybe we play well and they don't.

If we go small I like a lineup of SN, RB, NG, DD and some rotation of LK, TS and even a spark of OC to see if he has any legs.



FluxTZ said:
No one ever gives us a chance. We are an ELITE program but always considered the underdog. But that's what makes us, us. That's our pedigree. That's what keeps us fighting. And that's why I bleed blue and love being an alum and fan of this university. I'd have it no other way.
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I see what you're doing there… Well played...
husky91 said:
That's not true. MSU is a better team than UConn, I think they would win 7 or 8 out of 10 games, but maybe we play well and they don't.

If we go small I like a lineup of SN, RB, NG, DD and some rotation of LK, TS and even a spark of OC to see if he has any legs.
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Duh. That's why we say we're going to "shock the world" and not "do what everyone expects us to do".
 
People forget that K. Appling's wrist is almost useless. That's one good PG and good ball handling out of the equation. MSU might have difficulties running their offense. Plus, lest I forget to mention it, we beat practically the same team in Germany 2 years ago without Brimah by our side. I don't think Wolfe played more than 3 minutes in that game. And the rebounds were almost even for both teams. So I'll give our Huskies more than a ghost of a chance to defeat them again. Plus, the "home" advantage could be a factor, too.
 
scrappy2.0 said:
Thank you more fuel to our fire we played 1 bad game all year we have under rated star type players with good role players who play good D
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Any time you have a player like your PG who can get his own shot and create for others, you've got a legitimate chance. The analysts just don't like the matchup, IMO -- UCONN likes to run and UCONN gives up offensive rebounds, both of which play into MSU's game.
 
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Good, I hope no one picks us, just like last night. US against the World
 
TheTradition said:
Any time you have a player like your PG who can get his own shot and create for others, you've got a legitimate chance. The analysts just don't like the matchup, IMO -- UCONN likes to run and UCONN gives up offensive rebounds, both of which play into MSU's game.
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I wouldn't necessarily say UCONN likes to run. They are happy to slow it down, as they did against ISU. That's the advantage of having two great point guards.

That said, giving up O rebounds is an issue that they'll somehow have to contend with against a very strong MSU interior.

Given Appling's wrist situation, I like UCONN's guards vs MSU's. MSU's size and strength is much better than UCONN's. I think MSU probably has more matchup advantages. It will be interesting to see how it turns out.
 
intlzncster said:
I wouldn't necessarily say UCONN likes to run. They are happy to slow it down, as they did against ISU. That's the advantage of having two great point guards.

That said, giving up O rebounds is an issue that they'll somehow have to contend with against a very strong MSU interior.

Given Appling's wrist situation, I like UCONN's guards vs MSU's. MSU's size and strength is much better than UCONN's. I think MSU probably has more matchup advantages. It will be interesting to see how it turns out.
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We just need a strong game from the Giff with 10+ boards again
 
intlzncster said:
I wouldn't necessarily say UCONN likes to run. They are happy to slow it down, as they did against ISU. That's the advantage of having two great point guards.

That said, giving up O rebounds is an issue that they'll somehow have to contend with against a very strong MSU interior.

Given Appling's wrist situation, I like UCONN's guards vs MSU's. MSU's size and strength is much better than UCONN's. I think MSU probably has more matchup advantages. It will be interesting to see how it turns out.
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Appling has sucked for weeks and is pretty much worthless, aside from still being a great defender. MSU was pretty much unbeatable with him playing at a high level, but that time has come and gone. I'd definitely give the edge to UCONN's guard play, though MSU has the advantage of having size on the perimeter, which may make it more difficult for your guards to get clean looks.
 
What has MSU shown last 2 games vs. Harvard (who we played and beat) and UVA that makes them major advantage better than UConn?

Vs. Harvard. Win by 7 with Harvard down 4 with 1:18 left game. MSU was + 2 rebounds, shot 49% vs. 41%, 33% on 3's and both had 11 TO's.

Vs. UVA. Won by 2 with Harvard down 2 with 40 seconds to go. MSU was -3 rebounds, shot 44% vs. 35% and both had 16 TO's.

In both games the only double digit reserve was Trice at 24 and 25 minutes each game.

So close wins (not just end score but whole games and stats) over Harvard and UVA, not overpowering rebounding advantage, no advantage in TO's with about a 5% advantage in shooting.

UConn is a better shooting team than UVA and a better overall team than Harvard. UVA has solid defense and crisp ball handers but UConn's on ball defense is also solid. MSU beat Michigan and Wisconsin in Big10 but right before that lost to Ohio State. Payne is advantage but so is Bazz.

Not saying UConn should be big favorite, just that Bill Walton UCLA team this is not.
 
TheTradition said:
Appling has sucked for weeks and is pretty much worthless, aside from still being a great defender. MSU was pretty much unbeatable with him playing at a high level, but that time has come and gone. I'd definitely give the edge to UCONN's guard play, though MSU has the advantage of having size on the perimeter, which may make it more difficult for your guards to get clean looks.
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This is true, but that has been the case all year. Especially in the past two games. UCONN's guard play is definitely crafty. Boat and Bazz can create shots against some big guys. I'm not especially worried about that.

Interior though, especially with the ability to bring guys (Brimah) outside, is a different story. I'm glad MSU doesn't have a week to prepare for this, given some of the matchup problems.
 
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FfldCntyFan said:
A school who's mascot is a guy who carries a fake sword and wears a skirt does not scare me,.

unless it is a hairdressing competition.
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Sparty lifts bro.
 
Well, they lost to the Hoyas in the Garden last month. Does that make them less of a team? I don't think so. Pundits just get on a roll focusing on THE team- the one that can't lose. This time it's MSU. The whole thing is meaningless. That's why you lace them up!
 
TheTradition said:
Appling has sucked for weeks and is pretty much worthless, aside from still being a great defender. MSU was pretty much unbeatable with him playing at a high level, but that time has come and gone. I'd definitely give the edge to UCONN's guard play, though MSU has the advantage of having size on the perimeter, which may make it more difficult for your guards to get clean looks.
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Villanova and Iowa State also had a size advantage on the perimeter and they aren't playing anymore.
 
intlzncster said:
I wouldn't necessarily say UCONN likes to run. They are happy to slow it down, as they did against ISU. That's the advantage of having two great point guards.

That said, giving up O rebounds is an issue that they'll somehow have to contend with against a very strong MSU interior.

Given Appling's wrist situation, I like UCONN's guards vs MSU's. MSU's size and strength is much better than UCONN's. I think MSU probably has more matchup advantages. It will be interesting to see how it turns out.
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Isu got a lot more O boards. However, they missed a lot more shots.
 
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Don't care who they got! I got UConn all day every day! They got this!! I bleed Husky Blue!! Whoot, whoot!! Gooooooooooooooo Huskiessssssssss!!!!!!
 
Really don't see how MSU has been more impressive of late, and it's all about momentum and getting hot at the right time. We're hot. Beat a very good St. Joe's team, blew out a now underrated Nova team, a comfortable win against an Iowa State team with a top level coach who had a full week to prepare... MSU fans would likely point to beating a "great" UVA team. What exactly has UVA done in the tourney? Blew out Memphis? Congrats, we rocked Memphis even worse on their home court two weeks ago.

This will be a tough game for sure, but I think people are looking at the overall body of work right now when considering MSU the favorite. UConn is damn hot, and I don't mean that in a strictly shooting sense. The whole team is easily playing their best ball of the season.

We should be the favorite. It's in MSG. Never bet against UConn in that arena. Never. Some of you are crapping your pants about Dawson and Payne... newsflash we played them last year and didn't get killed by them. That was Kevin Ollie's first game as a head coach. Think he's improved in his preparation for opponents since then? Absolutely. Izzo is a hell of a coach, too. But Ollie is in a freakin' groove .

Sparty should be wetting the bed thinking about how the hell they're going to stay out of foul trouble against the nation's best backcourt. Basketball is a game of match-ups and last year's game shows that we are a damn solid match-up against the individuals who will be wearing green or white or who gives a flying F on sunday.

All that said, it'll be a great game. Can't wait.
 
Everyone is bigger everyone is better.
UConn guards are much quicker than anyone in the country. And now both of them are playing under control. I am sure looking at tape does not accurately express their quickness When MSU sees them tomorrow they will be amazed. Don't be fooled by last night's final 5 minutes. If it were not a sweet16 game we would have beat ISU by 20. Those no defense stunned by our quickness major program wannabees. Ollie decided to shorten the game. MSU very good but they have not seen quickness like ours or defense like ours
 
cordeodato said:
Everyone is bigger everyone is better.
UConn guards are much quicker than anyone in the country. And now both of them are playing under control. I am sure looking at tape does not accurately express their quickness. MSU very good but they have not seen quickness like ours or defense like ours
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Fully agreed on the first point. Size advantage? Seriously? That's a thing still when opponents look at Bazz and Boat? The team that killed us most this season is Louisville... Russ Smith sure was a big m'fer, huh?

Last sentence not true, though. UVA had a very good defense. But they did not have elite offensive talent: see one First Team All American, Shabazz Napier. He's at a level right now where you better have Gary Payton in his prime if you want to stop him.
 
MSU is a talented team. Their key players played in Germany last year but they have added a couple of freshman bigs who play inside with toughness. Gary Harris (anyone else think he looks like a taller Bruno Mars?), although he hasn't quite lived up to the Big 10 Player-of-the-Year, Lottery pick predictions, is much improved compared to when we played them last year and Trice is brimming with confidence. Branden Dawson tore us up last year and we really won the game because of excellent execution from UConn and a lack of poise/too many turnovers from MSU in the first half. MSU has been much better since Payne's plantar fasciitis has improved.
UConn has to play well to win and really concentrate on boxing them out. But we are doomed, clearly DOOMED!
 
Jon Rothstein likes us, has liked us since fall practices. Stick with JR now guys and gals, he will join the mojo train which will stop in Texas!
 
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