Well Spartans and countrymen, here we are in another Final Four situation. It feels great, but a bit different from last year. With the close games and 1 point victories, it seems as though we struggle. In reality, its been more of a number of players elevating their game(s) for the task at hand. Nix has started the last 4 or 5 games, and puts in quality minutes early, but doesn't seem to enter the game much after that. Summers has EXPLODED in the tournament. Even if he has an off game against Butler, my inner wiggly place says that someone will show up and fill the void. Sherman is developing just fine and the long term effects of Draymond Green are showing up in team chemistry and the improved passing abilities that the team has demonstrated as of late. With Tennessee running of 5-5 shooting from three, they very easily could have put us away early if my team doesn't respond. My team responded and played basket for basket and never really got in jeopardy versus the Vols. Naturally, a 1 point victory doesn't mean we couldn't lose the game, but if you were watching it, you just had a feeling that we had them right where we wanted them. The only Big Ten Champion left in the tournament. Feels good to say that. I REALLY wanted another shot at O H I O . That was not to be. Kudos to the Bucks for a great year and a share of another league title. Glorious bastards. Purdue REALLY needed Hummel, but did a heroic job in the tournament. Over all I'm pleased with this years campaign, and I think we can make a return to the FINAL. Butler has the tools to end it, and a home crowd to boot, but we played in front of 35000 or so Louisville fans last year against a team NO ONE except the GREEN AND WHITE give us a chance to beat. The Ville went down in flames, just like Kansas, just like Connecticut. The hours count down Spartans. Gather shield and spear, the battle awaits us. G O G R E E N ! ! !
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