Game Thread: Spartans vs. Bulldogs (of The Citadel Variety)

Looks like another school that is saving its best shooting night for the Spartans. We more aggressive early on, which I’m glad to see, but still only 6 points in the first four minutes.

That Nix hits another free throw.

Ironically no ESPNU in the dorms.

I’m more afraid of Harbaugh than Kelly. Kelly has spent no more than three years at any division one program, so there’s at least an outside shot that he is not good at evaluating talent in recruiting. Harbaugh also will want the same type of players on offense that we do, while Kelly is a spread guy.

when all your shots are 3’s

He looks quick.

SHOOT THE BALL!

What was he thinking with that switch on defense?

under Summers and Allen. They have disappeared, and we need them.

Shooting the ball when he catches it.

Then they pick someone else to shoot the free throw.

Would have been perfect end to half if it went in.

MSU up 40-36 in roughly 32 possessions.

The Citadel 8-10 on 3s, 3-12 on 2s.

23-8 rebounding edge for MSU.

7 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block for Roe

6 different Bulldogs have hit a 3. For those that don’t get ESPNU, trust me when I tell you that a number of the looks have been from well behind the line.

Give The Citadel a still-healthy 50% 3-point shooting percentage and we’re up 13.

Harbaugh denies interest in the ND job.

Seems like a lot.

and he’s giving it away on the other end.

5 points out of the gate in the second half in four and a half minutes. We have to improve at the start and out of halftime.

78.6%

I’ve never seen anything like it. Urbanus is 4-4 and every one was an NBA 3. They’ve got to cool off.

about the effect on my lifespan watcing these games.

we would get a lot more easy baskets. Two beautiful assists in the last few minutes.

Yes, we have holes. It’s December. As a fanbase, we can certainly pull the Debbie Downer bit.

Right until that second free throw.

for Delvon? I thought we addressed this?

I believe we can too. Seems like a reasonable expectation.

by the offensive execution the last few trips.

Have we ever taken a three? Or are they all deep twos?

Lot of Spartans down there.

Hit the Sagarin line (12.5).

the season has begun. We need you. That is all.

Is there something this team can do defensively to cut down opposing three point %? Or is it just bad luck?