I have a weird feeling that MSU is going to lose tonight. I predict Duke wins by double digits.
Coaches' timeouts are worse. Basketball teams should get one, full stop.
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Staee @ Purdue; Duke @ UNC
February 20th, 2014 at 7:33 PM
#1
Staee @ Purdue; Duke @ UNC
February 20th, 2014 at 7:42 PM
#2
Duke will win by double
Duke will win by double digits but MSU will win pretty handly also. Izzo will make sure the spartans don't overlook this game.
February 20th, 2014 at 7:42 PM
#3
Stuck in class. Yay
Stuck in class. Yay WatchESPN.
February 20th, 2014 at 7:50 PM
#4
Nebraska also going for
Nebraska also going for another win to get close to the Tournament!
February 20th, 2014 at 7:55 PM
#5
A few weeks ago, it was noted
A few weeks ago, it was noted that MSU, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Nebraska were something like 40-1 in home games not involving Michigan. Who'd have guessed that Nebraska would be the only one of the four left to be unbeaten against everyone else at home?
February 20th, 2014 at 9:15 PM
#6
Wow...yea. BIG TENN!
Wow...yea. BIG TENN!
February 20th, 2014 at 7:58 PM
#7
For Michigan State / Purdue...
Here are the comparison stats from TeamRankings...
|
Offense
|
Mich. St. | Purdue |
| Points/Game | 76.9 | 73.1 |
| Avg Score Margin | +12.2 | +3.1 |
| Assists/Game | 17.2 | 13.4 |
| Total Rebounds/Gm | 38.5 | 39.7 |
| Effective FG % | 53.3% | 47.6% |
| Off Rebound % | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| FTA/FGA | 0.336 | 0.375 |
| Turnover % | 13.9% | 14.4% |
|
Defense
|
Mich. St. | Purdue |
| Opp Points/Game | 64.8 | 70.0 |
| Opp Effective FG % | 44.7% | 46.6% |
| Off Rebounds/Gm | 10.0 | 12.6 |
| Def Rebounds/Gm | 26.0 | 23.8 |
| Blocks/Game | 4.8 | 5.6 |
| Steals/Game | 7.4 | 6.1 |
| Personal Fouls/Gm | 18.6 | 20.3 |
February 20th, 2014 at 8:07 PM
#8
Nice hard foul by Hammond
Nice hard foul by Hammond to put Payne on his ass.
February 21st, 2014 at 11:05 AM
#9
HA!
Payne in the ass.
February 20th, 2014 at 8:20 PM
#10
Go Purdue!
Go Purdue!
February 20th, 2014 at 8:22 PM
#11
ESPN has bought into the Izzo-machine
Just talked about MSU's "injury problem" which I believe is just Payne and Appling, one of whom is just an idiot
Guaranteed that in the game vs MSU they bring up MSU's injury problem but conveniently forget to mention the strange absence of some Mitch McGary guy
February 20th, 2014 at 10:22 PM
#12
Branden Dawson too. He's the
Branden Dawson too. He's the idiot, the other two are probably just wearing down after all of these years.
February 20th, 2014 at 8:23 PM
#13
Michigan State on fire from
Michigan State on fire from 3. 6-8 so far. By all means, go ahead and use em all up tonight.
February 20th, 2014 at 8:28 PM
#14
I read your post before I
I read your post before I checked the score, and assumed MSU would be up big. Purdue's still hanging around.
February 20th, 2014 at 8:32 PM
#15
Our team needs to take note
Our team needs to take note of State's shooting. If we do not work on closing out shame on us.
February 20th, 2014 at 8:34 PM
#16
MSU is rolling tonight
They are on fire and unless they cool off soon, this is going to get ugly. Here is to hoping they use up all of their hot shooting tonight.
February 20th, 2014 at 8:40 PM
#17
I think State is 0 for the century
I think State is 0 for the century in getting a stop after they slap the floor.
February 20th, 2014 at 8:41 PM
#18
How is Purdue in this game?
How is Purdue in this game?
February 20th, 2014 at 11:37 PM
#19
State keeps hitting the floor?
My guess.
February 20th, 2014 at 8:52 PM
#20
State is currenty 12-18 from
State is currenty 12-18 from 3 and 13-20 from the floor. They have attempted TWO 2 pointers. (yes I know fouls but still)
February 20th, 2014 at 8:56 PM
#21
Not a single point in the
Not a single point in the paint, and pushing 50 total for the first half. That can't happen very often.
February 20th, 2014 at 9:05 PM
#22
26 total fouls in that half
26 total fouls in that half and 16 on MSU. there are times where is takes us 2 games to get to 16 fouls.
February 20th, 2014 at 9:11 PM
#23
MSU had one 2 pt FG and is
MSU had one 2 pt FG and is still up 11 in the first half? Lol Purdue.
February 20th, 2014 at 9:29 PM
#24
Our defense might be worse
Our defense might be worse than Purdue's.
February 20th, 2014 at 10:39 PM
#25
Our defense is second worst
Our defense is second worst in the conference, only PSUs is worse (in terms of opponent PPP). That is (usually) mitigated by good shooting, low turnovers, low fouling rate, and limiting possessions.
February 20th, 2014 at 9:38 PM
#26
If Purdue could make free
If Purdue could make free throws this would be a game
February 20th, 2014 at 9:56 PM
#27
It doesn't help that they
It doesn't help that they allowed 17 three pointers.
February 20th, 2014 at 9:55 PM
#28
Oh, Purdue. Thanks for
Oh, Purdue. Thanks for blowing it and allowing 17 three pointers in the process.
Looks like Michigan will just have to do it themselves. Bring it on.
February 20th, 2014 at 9:56 PM
#29
MSU has taken over 30 3 point
MSU has taken over 30 3 point attempts. Is this real life?
February 20th, 2014 at 9:57 PM
#30
Hopefully they used up all
Hopefully they used up all their shooting, 17 3s for Sparty.
They also have 25 assists on 27 baskets, that worries me more than their hot shooting.
February 20th, 2014 at 9:58 PM
#31
I really hate Payne.
I really hate Payne.
February 21st, 2014 at 12:55 AM
#32
Adraeioun!
Adraeioun!
February 20th, 2014 at 9:58 PM
#33
We will need to play a great game to win.
MSU is playing great tonight. We must start hot. McGary will be missed on Sunday. We can beat this team again but it will take a monster effort on both sides of the ball.
February 20th, 2014 at 10:01 PM
#34
This same MSU team lost at
This same MSU team lost at home to Nebraska last weekend. They're not as bad as they looked then but they're not as good as they look tonight, either.
February 20th, 2014 at 10:17 PM
#35
There is nothing worse in the
There is nothing worse in the galaxy than hearing Vitale call a Duke/UNC game.
February 20th, 2014 at 11:07 PM
#36
Uh, I believe Mr. Vitale
Uh, I believe Mr. Vitale simply calls it, "The Duke game."
February 21st, 2014 at 12:24 AM
#37
That is why your remote control
has a mute button.
February 21st, 2014 at 12:19 PM
#38
Um...
You don't have to say any more than call a game really IMO.
February 21st, 2014 at 12:01 AM
#39
This Carolina-Duke game is a
This Carolina-Duke game is a doozy.
February 21st, 2014 at 12:17 AM
#40
Always nice to see Duke lose.
Always nice to see Duke lose.
February 21st, 2014 at 12:19 AM
#41
What do I think of Duke?
Duke is...a bitch
