First, to answer the question of Derrick Nix's health:

Walked into the arena with headphones on and music blaring. I'd say yes. RT @NYCravens1: @insidethehall is derrick nix playing tonight?

— Alex Bozich (@insidethehall) February 28, 2012

MSU warming up, Nix seems to be moving fine. Trice dressed, moving a bit gingerly.

— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) February 28, 2012

That's good enough for me. Nix may be limited, but his presence was a major reason why Cody Zeller had a tough game last time. MSU will need the big man in the center to make sure that happens again.

Random people that are at the MSU-IU game tonight: Steve Mariucci, Jared from Subway in his Indiana gear, Jay Bilas, and a cast of thousands. Sole possession of the Big Ten regular season title is there for the taking. It's time to end three long years of having to share it.

This is the game thread. Same rules as they ever were: No slurs, no links to illegal game streams, and be cool to one another. Enjoy the game everyone.

GO GREEN, GO WHITE, BEAT INDIANA.