Sunday, April 5, 2009

Thabeet,Thabeet,Thabeet....Thats all folks!


With a pass, a short sprint and a thunderous one handed dunk in Stanley Robinsons grille, Durrell Summers ignited the crowd of 72000 in Ford Field. I wasnt there, but L.O.S.T was out at Michigan Theatre, and at that moment in time, we all erupted to our feet riot screaming. That moment came with 5:40 or so left in the game and we could see the spirit drain out of the UCONN Huskies.Momentum never swayed really, and even at the start of the second, UCONN asserted its will and gathered momentum, but all the sandbags in the Sahara couldnt hold off MSU when the levee gave way.MSU started the game fast building almost a 9 point lead instantly, but with a 4 or 5 minute scoring drought, UCONN came back to lead by 5 at 9:35.The crowd quieter, we all sat hands clasped over our mouths watching.Methodically executing play after play,MSU played bucket for bucket. They gathered a turnover here, there and again, wore down the UCONN starters (31 minutes minimum for Huskies 5). One thing I saw that I think needs commenting on, is a similarity between UCONN and Oklahoma. Several times when Thabeet or Robinson made a play, there was a scream and a pose after the play like some skinny Pro Wrestler, while MSU pushes he ball up the court for 3 on 1 and 4 on 2 break points.Oklahoma in its embarrassing loss would throw down a super masculine dunk then pose.....down by 20 points. A little reminder fellas....its not about SI covers or NEWS @ 6 highlights, its about team play and FINISHING. Thats why we play Monday, and Blake and Hasheem are at home watching TV.
Suton did all he could,Lucas poured in the points and Walton shutdown whoever he guarded.Summers,Allen and finally Raymar Morgan chipped in.The future, Draymond "Dancing Bear" Green played well above his age in basketball years.I think he has bought into the plan as has Delvin Roe, another future MSU great. With so many guys coming off the bench and playing beyond the call of duty, its hard to mention them all. Final results? 82-73 MSU WINS!What else can I say ......
one more time boys, one more time.

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