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Everyone knows Ward and Carr had great games. Less obvious is how well Cooper and Kohler played, especially off the ball. Kohler had some great seals on Carr's drives, the seal on the opening dunk was a thing of beauty. Cooper gives us a PNR threat that we haven't seen since Tillman.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Izzo has switched up the D this year. Used to be the guards always fought through picks. Other defenders knew this, so little communication was required. Now the guards often switch, and the bigs often hedge on picks. This requires a lot of communication, guys still learning.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Following the game thread on YouTube, so this is based purely on stats.
We are giving up 40% on 3s and allowing them to rebound almost 50% of their misses. This is an uncommon combination as you generally tradeoff 3 pt D to control your own boards.
Want to see the replay later.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Thoughts on the BBall game.
1. Fears has improved, can create his own shot to some extent.
2. Ward further along than I expected.
3. Perimeter D sets up way beyond the arc and switches more than I've ever seen an Izzo team do. Lots of breakdowns but this is coachable and will work eventually.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The way they won matters. They came back from a couple deficits. They played better in the 2nd half. Guys made mistakes and shook it off. Key players made big plays when it counted. These are all good signs.
Go #MSU
September 7, 2025 at 3:47 AM
First impression of 2025 MSU Football.
DBs and RBs are better than last year.
Oline and Chiles about the same.
Dline is probably better, but still requires a blitzer to get pressure.
Best unit is the punt coverage team.
August 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Jase's line in the summer league so far.
56-50-91 #MSU
July 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Reading the Emily Wilson translation of the Iliad. Achilles/Agamemnon feud is basically just 2 petulant toddlers with oversized egos who can't get along. Still relevant today.
July 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
We all know how tariffs will play out with the Republicans.

REALITY - stock market tanks
REPUBLICANS - Fox News didn't report it, so it isn't happening.

REALITY - Inflation skyrockets, everything costs more.
REPUBLICANS - Fox News didn't report it, so it isn't happening.

Lather, rinse, repeat...
April 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Reposted
The United States will be Trump's 7th bankruptcy.
April 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Longest Senate floor speech ever, 24+ hours. Corey rockin it!!!
April 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Can anyone confirm the Carr rumor? I only see Holloman and Normand in the portal. No one I talk with has heard Carr is going. #MSU
April 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Might just be an April Fools joke. If not, good luck Tre. College basketball is a job for these guys and following the money is a rational financial decision. #MSU
April 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I took a look at some of the Jaxon Richardson highlights. This kid is a clone of his dad and is going to be a very good college/NBA player. He hasn't selected a school yet. Hoping he chooses #MSU.
March 31, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Good season guys. #MSU
March 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
So, the Republican leaders won't tell their base they want Greenland because the Arctic ice is melting causing the sea lanes to open.
Could be because they don't want to admit climate change is real. Or because they really don't know what causes ice to melt.
Probably a little of both.
March 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is how I see our lineups today.
1. Fears 25/Holloman 15
2. Richardson 30/Holloman 10
3. Akins 30/Carr 10
4 Kohler 25/Carr 15
5. Cooper 25/Zapala 15
When Carr is at the 4, we're going to have problems when Broome and Cardwell are both in. Which is most of the time. But we have Izzo. #MSU
March 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The player from the past that Coen Carr most resembles is Jason Richardson. Same height and frame, same insane athleticism, same skillset, same highlight plays on ESPN.
Crazy that he reminds me of Jason more than Jase does. #MSU
March 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Overlooked because of his offensive production last night, but Jase's 2 defensive rebounds in the last minute were huge. We probably lose if he doesn't get them. #MSU
March 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Not sure who I want to win the other game tonight. Reasons to prefer either team winning. But it's easy to be ambivalent knowing it won't affect the outcome anyway. #MSU
March 29, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Exorcised some demons tonight. Beard is an a**hole of a person, but he can coach. #MSU
March 29, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Jase was outstanding game,20 points on 8 shots. #MSU
March 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
This is where I watch the Spartans when I'm in Atlanta. #MSU
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March 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Watched some Ole Miss games and I saw what they do. Create turnovers and force shots late in the clock.
Everyone beats them on the offensive glass.
Everyone shoots more free throws than them.
They still win most games.
The key is to limit turnovers while getting a high % of shots in the paint. #MSU
March 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM
We face a Chris Beard team again. Most of you probably remember the 2019 Final Four when we couldn't score on his "no middle" defense. Held us to 51 points.
This isn't that T-Tech team. I watched replays of UNC and ISU games. They give up more penetration, a lot of O-boards and don't run well. #MSU
March 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM