Game Thread: Spartans vs. Crusaders

by KJ@theonlycolors on Nov 22, 2009 10:00 AM CST in Basketball Comment 74 comments

Nothing like this today, please.

I'll be MIA for all of this one due to Sunday afternoon activities of a familial nature. Enjoy the game. If you can't get fired up about second round action in the LEGENDS CLASSIC, what can you get fired up about?

(Totally not trying to jinx the team by making fun of the tournament they're playing in. I'm already on record as being a bit nervous about this one.)

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Chris Allen

will be the player of the game.

by TMadison25 on Nov 22, 2009 10:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow, KJ

Nice reverse-jinx video.

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 10:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

That's how we start it off

by TMadison25 on Nov 22, 2009 11:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Lucas, Allen, Summers, Morgan(!), and Sherman? I wouldn’t have predicted that starting line-up.

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:02 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ankles looked good on that Morgan drive

by donaldo on Nov 22, 2009 11:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

The use the pads for rebounding. Need to work on the fumble drill

by donaldo on Nov 22, 2009 11:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Scary moment

That could’ve been ugly for Summers.

by TMadison25 on Nov 22, 2009 11:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

can't believe he didn't get seriously hurt

scary stuff

by dcspartan1 on Nov 22, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Leaping ability and vertical quickness

Roe does look like a differently player; no doubt about it.

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:09 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Especially on the defensive end

He’s everywhere.

by TMadison25 on Nov 22, 2009 11:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

his rotations aren't that good though, he keeps getting caught when he shows on the screen

by dcspartan1 on Nov 22, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Right

It’s funny because his jumping and athleticism are bailing him out for being out of position. Of course, I’m not sure that’s going to work against Ed Davis.

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that was the most cryptic shot of the red cedar of all time

looks nasty

by dcspartan1 on Nov 22, 2009 11:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Allen

You’re open, shoot it!

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

there you go, like I said

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He heard you

Keep pushing him… it’s working.

by TMadison25 on Nov 22, 2009 11:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

A lot more fire in the belly today.

by donaldo on Nov 22, 2009 11:17 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

What's on Roe's shoulder?

Also, love the improved free throw shooting.

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:17 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

is there a single player on the floor for valp over 6'5?

by dcspartan1 on Nov 22, 2009 11:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I sincerely believe

that in two years, Derrick Nix will be the feature of pre-game packages such as, “A major question for Louisville today is how they’re going to handle Derrick Nix. Nix was a nightmare for North Carolina in the Elite Eight going for 24 points and 11 rebounds.”

Of course, free throws need work.

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe next year

and 35 pounds from now. This year his conditioning is going to be a constant hamper on his game.

by DP99 on Nov 22, 2009 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nix freethrows

I’m still hopeful that Nix my prediction of two made free throws will com to be, but just one made would be a step in the right direction, maybe even a trend.

by donaldo on Nov 22, 2009 11:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

beautiful

If Allen can do that consistently, this team has a whole new dimension.

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Allen

=
confidence?

by TMadison25 on Nov 22, 2009 11:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

depends how he starts

by dcspartan1 on Nov 22, 2009 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Whatever it is

when he shoots with confidence, it’s great to see..

by TMadison25 on Nov 22, 2009 11:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Team is looking good

"There are no next times when you're competing for big things." - Tom Izzo
Go Spartans

by msufan23 on Nov 22, 2009 11:29 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

does anybody know why so many people on our team wear those tshirts under their jerseys?

by dcspartan1 on Nov 22, 2009 11:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Back Acne?

"There are no next times when you're competing for big things." - Tom Izzo
Go Spartans

by msufan23 on Nov 22, 2009 11:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that seems plausible

by dcspartan1 on Nov 22, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Draymond Green

I’ll take players who scream when they miss a rebound all day.

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

T shirts

They are getting some under-the-table money from Nike to wear them.

by donaldo on Nov 22, 2009 11:32 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

and from proactive apparently

by dcspartan1 on Nov 22, 2009 11:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

GREAT passing on that possession

by dcspartan1 on Nov 22, 2009 11:35 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Do we have a more ruthless 3-pt shooter than Korie Lucious? There is no one I’m more confident in when I see an open deep shot go up.

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

couldn't agree more

if he was even 6’3, he’d be deadly. Tough to get a shot off when you’re 5’11

by dcspartan1 on Nov 22, 2009 11:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Jinxed him

Whoops.

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Id take Summers first.

With Summers he takes a couple less and seems to really get great shots. I think every shot he takes is going in

"There are no next times when you're competing for big things." - Tom Izzo
Go Spartans

by msufan23 on Nov 22, 2009 11:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We should just quit discussing this!

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it would seem that way

"There are no next times when you're competing for big things." - Tom Izzo
Go Spartans

by msufan23 on Nov 22, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's great ball movement for the open 3

by donaldo on Nov 22, 2009 11:36 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Great pass KL2

by TMadison25 on Nov 22, 2009 11:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Was a nice pass from Korie

As long as he learns the when and where to make those kind of passes ill stay happy

"There are no next times when you're competing for big things." - Tom Izzo
Go Spartans

by msufan23 on Nov 22, 2009 11:42 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Right when the football team knocks the wind out of me

There’s the hardwood squad, picking me right back up.

I love these guys.

by cwel87 on Nov 22, 2009 11:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thank you MSU hoops

Early sunday game after yesterdays football debacle is the perfect medicine.

Great pass Lucious

by Stones1981 on Nov 22, 2009 11:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Who jinxed Roe's FT shooting?

by TMadison25 on Nov 22, 2009 11:48 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

this reminds me more and more of our 2005 team

shannon brown = raymar morgan
kelvin torbert = durell summers
draymond green = allen anderson
chris hill = chris allen

biggest comparison to be made is there are so many people on our roster who can be on the receiving end of an alleyoop – athletic wings opens up so many options for Izzo’s offense

by dcspartan1 on Nov 22, 2009 11:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

And says a lot about their potential. With Green, Lucas, and Morgan, this team may have a legit leadership advantage over the 2005 squad and that will be valuable.

by intrpdtrvlr on Nov 22, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs