Anderson Searl
Reserve Team Player
So much sweeter than 05, this is amazing !
Now, for you UNC fans, you may remember trouncing us in Detroit earlier this year, at the very place where the Final Four will be played. But we were without our best big man, and it was something like our 4th game in 6 days. Not trying to make excuses, just saying that I hope we get another shot at you in Detroit. I think it would be a great game.
Congrats, Anderson Searl. UNC deserves it. They did exactly what they had to do, and that was come out on fire early. Damn, they couldn't miss. Once UNC got that quick 7-8 point lead, we started trying to force things because we knew that we couldn't let that lead expand. Of course it happened anyway. UNC completely took us out of our game. My only disappointment is that it was over so quick. I barely had time to enjoy the game.
I couldn't be more proud of this Michigan State team. I'll take #2 in the country considering who is #1. We just came up against a more talented and experienced foe with a ton of motivation and desire. Looking ahead, there is a lot for me to be excited about. We had three freshmen and three sophomores in the regular playing group, and hopefully this loss gives them the motivation that UNC's past losses gave them. I don't know if that means a championship or another Final Four, as those are incredibly difficult. But it will be fun to watch.
Now let's hope we have three championships in May which we can all celebrate.
Yup, that motivation from last year is what scared me about UNC. That reminded me of Michigan State's championship in 2000, when Mateen Cleaves and Morris Peterson came back after a Final Four loss to Duke in 1999.I bold that because that is what you guys need to stay chin up for, chatted with some MSU supporters at the bar tonight (Pre-mature but at the half we looked on our way) And this team has a great immediate future if players stay.