Sweep The Spartans!

You know, that first photo would make an awesome Mgoblog caption this contest.

Go Blue

Five hours to go and I'm already more excited for a basketball game than I have been in a while. Almost feels like a fall Saturday morning.

BEAT STATE!

LET'S F***ING GO!

Very excited for this game. GO BLUE!

I couldn't care less about the Super Bowl...

This game is my big game for the day!

There's no way we can lose. We have a half-man half-basketball alien playing for us

Hell yeah

That first picture just solved Dave Brandon's mascot issue.

Question for the OP -

Do you think Coach B is as bothered by THJ's quick-jacking three's as the fan base is?  I coached basketball for about 15 years and I can tell you that THE most effective way to get a shooter's attention when he falls in love with his shot is to sit him down immediately after taking one you don't like.  You don't have to do that too many times before he gets the message that it's not ok to fire up a contested 3 with 25 seconds left on the shot clock.

The reason I ask is I don't remember seeing Timmy get seated at all this year when this happens.  Looks of distain from Beilein I've seen plenty of but pulling Tim I dont think has happened.  Which leads me to believe he isnt as bothered by it as the fans seem to be. Afterall, he made the Stu/Evan switch so he doesnt mind sitting people who arent doing as he wants on the court.

Just wondering........

Sooo many dirty spartys in my area....would love this win today to rub it in their faces!

I always knew Morgan had a head for the game.

I am so nervous for this game. First time in awhile we actually have a chance at a Big Ten Title. Burke is going to have to play the game of his life and THJ is going to have to get out of his funk...To the earlier poster I know I am frustrated everytime THJ shoots a 3. He has so much athleticism that he could easily drive to the basket for the easy 2 against most defenders in the big ten. Also, if he drove more it would open up more opportunities for open 3's for Novack, Stu, Smotyz,etc...Anyways, GOOOOOOOOO BLUE!

A huge game, but I'm more interested to see how the club handles the road environment versus an actual win or loss.  Sure, it would be great to sweep MSU for a second year, but a close loss would give me confidence that this team will be competitive going forward and into the tournament.  Right now, the best road win was a close one against Purdue, but if UM can hang with MSU until the inevitable B1G officiating pushes the game to the home team (and we all know that will happen), I'd be happy.

I hate state!!!

I don't know why, but I have a feeling THJ is going to play his best game of the year.

Days since Sparty beat Michigan in basketball: 700 and counting.

See, it's safe for me to post this, because even if we lose, it reverses to like 20 days.

And hold off on those three balls until you are clear. Monster D and survive the inevitable Sparty run. That is all.

Unfortunately I live about ten miles from E.L so I will have to endure all the sparties at the bar. But the sound of there crying when they lose will make it all worth while. GO BLUE!!

As much as I want UM to win this, I think Izzo and his cowpokes have really painted themselves into a corner--this is the very definition of a "must win" game for Sparty.  Four losses in a row to Michigan with two at home?  Its almost unthinkable, and I think Izzo will have his team and the crowd at fever pitch.  I am afraid MooU wins just because a loss would become an event of apocalyptic proportions in East Lansing.  "Oh, the couches!"