Oso planning to go pro
Completely agree. I was shocked by his mentality and body language. I’m sure it was not getting any love from the refs on his drives and the knock to the thumb. He is a stone cold gamer, but he showed some vulnerability yesterday. However, we have seen this before, and it brings great teams together. Edit: We were sitting about ten rows up from the bench, so I was watching him on the bench, too. Uncharacteristic Kolek, but he will get back on track.
Of course, I said as much. Thats not the point. The point is how you can look at both of these teams, before the game, not in hindsight, and say it will take an "unreal" effort for MU to win. Come on.
Man, you're fixated on this. Beating good teams on the road is really hard. And that's what MU is gonna have to do tomorrow. It's gonna take close to their best effort to get it done, especially with TK likely limited to some degree. I still think they'll win, but it won't be a stroll.
MSU plus 10 would be the largest wager in Vegas Sunday. Just saying.
Lol what ever u say boss. Not a home game for msu btw
I’m expecting a really good game from Tyler on Sunday.
21JumpI agree that Tyler was not his usual rock self yesterday and not sure what caused it. But, I like I mentioned earlier in the season that Joplin is our biggest gripe, all is good with MU basketball.I will double down on that, if Kolek’s attitude or body language was of note yesterday, then everything is really, really good with MU basketball.I have no idea what triggered Kolek yesterday, but feel extremely confident he was built for games in March. Would be very surprised if we did not see a great performance tomorrow from him.
Yeah it’s a neutral site that will likely have a larger MSU crowd. That’s hardly a “road game.”
I didn’t say any of that, I just joined the conversation on this subject. Looks like you’re confusing me with Hairy Worthen.
No way they overcome the leadership of Joey Hauser
Tyler had some fear in his eyes and not the fire. My wife and I discussed how he seemed ot be out of sorts. Hoping it was just the fear of hand issue and that those fears are put to rest now. A little surprised he was out there much with a 20 pt lead--but I guess that also says the team wasn't too concerned about the thumb. I expect a fired up team tomorrow. We match better with MSU than we did UConn from my eye test, but I am also not fully sure what to make of this MSU roster. If you can stop Hoggard and Joey with Stevie and O-Max, I think good things will happen. Ideally we're able to punch first like the X game and then can smother on defense when they have to chuck to get back into it.
hairyWinning changes everything and it provides a confidence not only to the team, but the fans as well. As you remember, during the Al era MU fans were arrogant and confident. Not just because Al was that way, but because they won.I was thinking about individual achievements vs. team achievements and team trumps everything. Individual greatness is acknowledged by sitting courtside and being introduced during a timeout. Winning teams are honored in a ceremony because they achieved the ultimate achievement, being a winning team.I also was thinking about the Al era and what would that era be remembered for if they did not win the NC. IMO, the NC validated an era, but without it there would have been a big hole. The great players would have been remembered, but many old fans it would felt somewhat empty. The NC was not one team, but 13 years of players that made it happen.Basically, I am saying that winning is a mindset and contiguous. Great programs have swag about them, and I think MU is starting to bring the swag. If this team wins the NC, last year's team was part of why it happened. I think it is time for MU fans to start having swag and arrogance because the MU program is back. For the record, I admit I might have too much swag at the moment.
I would agree with you Goose. Winning changes everyones perspective.Imo, Sunday is a huge game for that mindset. While it was great to finally get a tournament W, nobody thought MU was not going to win against Vermont. Now we are on the big stage Sunday on CBS against a historically well regarded program and HOF coach. Win Sunday and the doubters will begin to wake up. I cannot tell you how many of my friends have picked MSU to win, because they are MSU. They are not believers that MU can win against big time opponents in the NCAA. Time to remove that monkey off our back.Here's to hoping Shaka has the boys ready and we move back into Dan Hurley's house next weekend!!!
https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/03/full-circle-michigan-states-joey-hauser-set-to-face-former-school-marquette-in-ncaa-tournament.htmlJoey choosing diplomacy and avoiding the bulletin board.
Is that Goose Gansler? I would wholeheartedly agree with what he's sayin'. What's the deal with the "hairy Worthen" name? Is there something I'm missing with the meaning? I loved watching Sam play.. BTW - I think "hairy reason" would be an incredible screan name? Back to the topic...MU is bigger, more athletic, and has great coaching like MSU. The only possible weakness I see is MU's perimeter defense against MSU. If MSU shoots the three ball a lot and well, MU will be in a white knuckler. Otherwise, if MU plays good perimeter defense I see them winning solid and advancing.
Well, yeah. It was impossible for those questions to not be asked.