While I’m crying into my coffee this morning over Ben Roethlisberger’s shoulder injury, please enjoy these highlights from the MSU/Kansas matchup in the 2009 NCAA Tournament. The Spartans came back from a 13-point deficit to defeat the Jayhawks on a three-point play from Kalin Lucas and advance to the Elite Eight. The Spartans would go on to lose to UNC in the final game. The two teams meet tonight in the Champions Classic, their first matchup since that tournament.
I still have such mixed feelings about this team. And Kalin Lucas.
Well, that first game didn’t quite go the way anyone had planned, did it? I’m kind of starting to feel about these military games the way I do about the Maui Invitation — just don’t go. Although, there was strong play from a lot of unexpected players (namely Denzel Valentine). We’re waiting until after the Kansas game to put our of first Boat Report- and hoping Derrick Nix gets his darn turnover issues under control. Tonight’s matchup promises to be a good one, with Tom Izzo and Bill Self squaring off in a coaching battle and both looking to cope with the loss of an All-American player (Draymond Green and Thomas Robinson, respectively).
Sara G. will be at the Georgia Dome tonight(and I understand she has great seats), so make sure to follow us on Twitter @sports_squared for sideline reports. Go Green!
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