Greens injury
How big an impact do you think Draymond Green's knee injury is on the upcoming Michigan State game? he's listed as day-to-day with a sprained knee and could possibly miss the game or be limited in action
February 2nd, 2012 at 4:04 PM ^
As you said, Green will likely be out or severly limited in this game due to the injury. Obviously, that's a big loss for MSU. He's their emotional leader, their leading scorer (14.9, Appling is #2 at 12.0), leading rebounder (10.3, Dawson is #2 at 4.6), and #2 assist man (3.5, Appling is #1 at 3.9). Their team goes through him, so on the face of it, this should be a big boost for Michigan.
On the other hand, this presents a game-planning problem for UM. We've been effective limiting Green in the past three match-ups, which has really helped us win each time. If he's scratched from their line-up, we need a new game plan. I like Beilein as a game-planner, so I expect this to be "advantage Michigan".
I'm guessing that Austin Thornton will get the nod to take Green's place as a starter. But it could be Gauna, Kearny, or Byrd. On the whole, it looks like MSU will have to play "small ball" on Sunday. It'll be interesting to see what effect that has on us, since that's the strategy we've used against them to good success of late.
Basically, it drastically changes the game. How exactly is unclear. Is it a big advantage for Michigan or an opportunity for Michigan State? Looking forward to Sunday!
February 2nd, 2012 at 4:10 PM ^
Oh man I would definitely not want that as a last name. O_o
February 2nd, 2012 at 4:08 PM ^
40 minutes of unnecessary roughness is not an Izzo thang
February 2nd, 2012 at 4:27 PM ^
He absolutely will play, there's no way he's going to miss his last game against Michigan as a Spartan.
In what capacity and how effective he'll be is an entirely different matter, though.
February 2nd, 2012 at 4:28 PM ^
was reporting that he was seen running around on campus today "in full stride". Could be a plant. I just have never seen anyone with an injury like that where they could not walk come back so quickly. It seems very odd and there has been no official word from the Michigan State or the coach which seems to imply it's really day to day.
February 2nd, 2012 at 4:35 PM ^
The radio station that reported it just stole it from a poster on RCMB who also tweeted it. Apparently he's a student who saw Green walk by in a hurry on the way to class and he looked like he was limpfree.
February 2nd, 2012 at 4:34 PM ^
well and plays at 100%. GodSpeed to him.
I dont want any excuses from sparty why they lost.
February 2nd, 2012 at 4:39 PM ^
The way he plays against us, I'd much rather they have him in there.
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:22 PM ^
Totally agree. He makes horrible emotional choices and takes his team out of the game constantly. The guy would rather jack threes than rebound. Please let 23 play.
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:25 PM ^
Plus, when we do win and if sparty is without him .... the excuses, whining, and crying will start. MD might even make an appearance to fuel the sadness.
February 2nd, 2012 at 7:02 PM ^
Green will be playing. He hasn't really had good games against us anyways, and the way the big men have played the last couple games (Sullinger, Zellers), he won't be too effective.