A few Top 25 teams are in action tonight on ESPN2:
Iowa is currently up by 8 on MSU nearing the end of the first half.
This game is followed by (4) Arizona at Oregon and St Mary's at (9) Gonzaga
Enjoy the college hoops!
yes plz
College Basketball Open Thread
January 10th, 2013 at 8:33 PM
#1
College Basketball Open Thread
January 10th, 2013 at 8:34 PM | 
DAMN YOU
DAMN YOU
January 10th, 2013 at 8:39 PM |
I was surprised no one else
I was surprised no one else
I was surprised no one else had..Fran just had a nice freak out on the sideline after a turnover. Hopefully Iowa can clean things up a bit at the end of the half
If I tell you it's Easter, you better start looking for eggs.
Some folks call it a sling blade, I call it a kaiser blade.
January 10th, 2013 at 8:45 PM |
that shot of hyperbole is
that shot of hyperbole is
that shot of hyperbole is giving me a buzz : )
i know what you mean, though.
"By a tranquil mind, i mean a well-ordered one." -MA
January 10th, 2013 at 9:03 PM |
Math'd
Math'd
January 10th, 2013 at 9:45 PM |
"My penchant for hyperbole
"My penchant for hyperbole
"My penchant for hyperbole goes in the shape of a parabolic arc. Tomorrow and the next day, I'll call things exactly how I see them. But, Sunday, whoo boy, it's going to be the most hyperbolic day in the history of mankind."
I see what you did there!
"By a tranquil mind, i mean a well-ordered one." -MA
January 10th, 2013 at 11:04 PM |
BEAT OHIO
BEAT OHIO
BEAT OHIO
January 10th, 2013 at 8:49 PM |
Was shocked to see Iowa
Was shocked to see Iowa
Was shocked to see Iowa winning at the half without devyn marble who is out with an ankle injury. Think MSU will pull away in the 2nd half and win by around 10 though.
January 10th, 2013 at 8:50 PM |
MSU is one of those teams we
MSU is one of those teams we
MSU is one of those teams we should beat by 20, but if you catch them on the wrong night and don't shoot quite as well they can go off. Hopefully they play like this when we get them.
January 10th, 2013 at 8:55 PM |
Respectfully disagree
Respectfully disagree
Take off the maize and blue goggles and be realistic. Beating any big ten team by 20 is difficult let alone a top 25 rival. I would gladly take a one point victory at Breslin and hope for more of a statement win at home.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:01 PM |
20 might be a bit of an
20 might be a bit of an
20 might be a bit of an exaggeration... :) Don't get me wrong, I'd take a win any way we can get it. If that means a 1 point buzzer beater, I'm in. I just think we have better shooters across the board, and we take care of the ball much better.
What they have going for them is athleticism, especially with Payne, Harris, Appling, and Dawson, so if they get fired up and start hitting shots, they're tough.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:01 PM |
I disagree. M can really
I disagree. M can really
I disagree. M can really score, and MSU has turned is a few really bad games. If they turn in against us like they're playing tonight, a 20 point win wouldn't surprise me at all.
Again, the poster above didn't predict we'd win by 20, just that they're a team we could beat by 20, depending on which MSU team shows up.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:02 PM |
Yeah, that's what I meant to
Yeah, that's what I meant to
Yeah, that's what I meant to get at, but I did say "should" instead of "could" which I think is a bit of a stretch.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:04 PM |
Probably not that much of a
Probably not that much of a
Probably not that much of a stretch though. Minnesota beat them by 13.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:10 PM |
Sure
Sure
It's possible, and I would love nothing more than to see Izzo go bat shit crazy in an embarrassing pair of losses but don't see it happening. I suffered through the 40 plus point beat downs Michigan use to endure to them and would love nothing more than to return the favor. 2 wins or possible 3 by any margin will suffice though.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:06 PM |
While that is the politically
While that is the politically
While that is the politically correct thing to say, we've already beaten two B1G teams by over 20, and another one by 15. MSU is better than any of those three, but I can see us running them over on our court and theirs. Our guys will be focused and ready to light it up. I'd gladly take a one point win at Breslin too, but I think beating them by 10 or more isn't far fetched.
I will fight 'til I am dead, a winged helmet on my head.
January 10th, 2013 at 8:58 PM |
Iowa scored 6 points in the
Iowa scored 6 points in the
Iowa scored 6 points in the last 11 minutes of the half and they are still up by 4....
January 10th, 2013 at 9:04 PM |
28-24? Are they playing
28-24? Are they playing
28-24? Are they playing football?
Abort, Retry, Fail?
January 10th, 2013 at 9:09 PM |
Not if Michigan State's
Not if Michigan State's
Not if Michigan State's scoring 24 points!
January 10th, 2013 at 9:12 PM |
You win...
You win...
The internet tonight
January 10th, 2013 at 9:50 PM |
Show's over
Show's over
Might as well lock the thread now
"Where's the thread?"
January 10th, 2013 at 9:11 PM |
I don't need 110 point track
I don't need 110 point track
I don't need 110 point track meets all the time, but damn is this boring.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:19 PM |
Right Now Anyway...
Right Now Anyway...
Massey projects this as a 66-65 game, so everyone is aware. If they keep scoring at this pace, however, you would be looking at a 55-44-ish win for the Hawkeyes. Both teams are killing their impressive 40% from the field right now.
...and the Iowa bench whispers the secret, "Make baskets...". They seem to have remembered this just now.
"Funny isn't it, how naughty dentists always make that one fatal mistake."
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January 10th, 2013 at 9:17 PM |
To anyone who claims that the NBA sucks
To anyone who claims that the NBA sucks
I refer you to Michigan State vs Iowa.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:27 PM |
Hey, at least this game is
Hey, at least this game is
Hey, at least this game is entertaining, in a sadistic kind of way.
Abort, Retry, Fail?
January 10th, 2013 at 9:27 PM |
This Iowa , staee game is
This Iowa , staee game is
This Iowa , staee game is pretty brutal.
All in for some manball.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:29 PM |
You have to laugh at Iowa's
You have to laugh at Iowa's
You have to laugh at Iowa's ''mediacom court''
"Ohio is like a giant turd that Michigan just can't pinch off"
January 10th, 2013 at 9:29 PM |
Refs inconsistent
Refs inconsistent
One second you see Payne mugging #15
Then Trice gets "fouled" on a breakaway layup
January 10th, 2013 at 9:30 PM |
Ugly, Ugly, Ugly
Ugly, Ugly, Ugly
Which is more Stagnant?
- Sparty Offense (football)
- Sparty Offense (basketball)
Feel free to Tweet your answers to @MSUAD .... lol
January 10th, 2013 at 9:30 PM |
The latest Judge Dredd film,
The latest Judge Dredd film,
The latest Judge Dredd film, straight to DVD! I wonder if they got any of the moral ambiguity about lethal force the graphic novel boasted of this time around.
Abort, Retry, Fail?
January 10th, 2013 at 9:46 PM |
Believe it or not it was in
Believe it or not it was in
Believe it or not it was in the theaters for some time hah, and yes it's more equivalent to the graphic novels then it is to the Stallone garbage.
Blank.....Blank......You're not looking at the big picture here.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:49 PM |
Pretty sure that was in
Pretty sure that was in
Pretty sure that was in theaters. Albeit for a short amount of time. And I'm pretty sure they'll substitute any thought provoking themes with giant explosions. I rented it tonight; I'll let you know how it is. I lied, I'm not gonna follow up on that promise.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:36 PM |
Yikes, UNC is down by 9 to
Yikes, UNC is down by 9 to
Yikes, UNC is down by 9 to The U!
Abort, Retry, Fail?
January 10th, 2013 at 9:42 PM |
Man!
Man!
This McCabe kid reminds me of Novak
January 10th, 2013 at 9:43 PM |
Izzo = Brian Kelly
Izzo = Brian Kelly
Anyone see that face going into that TO?
January 10th, 2013 at 9:43 PM |
This is how I see it:
Iowa is
This is how I see it:
Iowa is
This is how I see it:
Iowa is playing like they really really want to win this game.
MSU is playing like they really really don't want to lose this game.
Me thinks Iowa wins, never play to "not lose". Just my 2 cents.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:45 PM |
Staee
Staee
Lovin' the periodic Izzo meltdowns. Go Hawkeyes!
January 10th, 2013 at 9:46 PM |
that was the worst call ive
that was the worst call ive
that was the worst call ive ever seen
January 10th, 2013 at 9:48 PM |
Yeah, these refs are all over the place.
Yeah, these refs are all over the place.
.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:53 PM |
No, the foul on that three was worse.
No, the foul on that three was worse.
.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:51 PM |
Love how MSU got the no call
Love how MSU got the no call
Love how MSU got the no call on that ovbious walk.
January 10th, 2013 at 9:53 PM |
NW 33 PSU 18 at half at Happy Valley
NW 33 PSU 18 at half at Happy Valley
By the transitive property ...
January 10th, 2013 at 9:57 PM |
Announcorz
Announcorz
"It literally was a floor-slapping defensive stand by Michigan State"
*look of confusion and constipation directly into the camera*
now that's good TV!
January 10th, 2013 at 9:57 PM |
Iowa's PG has turned the ball
Iowa's PG has turned the ball
Iowa's PG has turned the ball over for an easy lay-up at least 5 times this half. Thos have single handedly cost them the game (assuming they lose)
January 10th, 2013 at 9:58 PM |
Geez, Iowa had this game with
Geez, Iowa had this game with
Geez, Iowa had this game with 1 min to go and MSU just went on a run...
Lloyd Brady is my homeboy...for real he is!
January 10th, 2013 at 10:01 PM |
Every commentator gives the
Every commentator gives the
Every commentator gives the "You don't need a three" speech at this juncture of a game. It's like from the Great Book of Commentary. Personally, if I could get an open three I'd take it.
January 10th, 2013 at 10:00 PM |
Iowa just blew it
Iowa just blew it
Sparty should be 1-2 in conference play.
January 10th, 2013 at 10:02 PM |
Honestly have no real fear of
Honestly have no real fear of
Honestly have no real fear of sparty at all
January 10th, 2013 at 10:06 PM |
Dawson
Dawson
Seems to be getting worse. That's kinda sad.
January 10th, 2013 at 10:17 PM |
What??? The guy is
What??? The guy is
What??? The guy is inconsistent and often sloppy, but a simple stats-check refutes your observation:
Dawson led all scorers with 17 points and had 4 rebs, 3 assts, 3 steals, and a block. The guy is usually a turnover machine but only had 1 tonight.
To throw out another stat, it was his best scoring output of the season.
Way to make me defend an MSU player.....but stats don't lie.
"By a tranquil mind, i mean a well-ordered one." -MA
January 10th, 2013 at 11:19 PM |
He scored in double figures
He scored in double figures
He scored in double figures in 7 out of their first 9 games and has hit double figures 3 out of the last 7. Those stats seem to suggest he may be getting worse.
I was literally just going to start this thread. Watching Sparty struggle with Iowa right now is fascinating, mostly because they have absolutely nobody who can score.