Iowa St., Mon., Nov. 24, 4:30p, TruTV / 1050 AM

Spocky Ramone said:
Initial reaction: disappointing
However, I think of how many times I have seen Michigan State come up small against big time teams in the fall semester. And come March they have their act together. I believe we will fall into that category.
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The problem is the BE is not even close to the B10
 
classof2010 said:
I’m five vodka sodas and two shots deep and still haven’t gotten a pity lap dance for this loss. Matt A’s a good dude, but he can’t spot real talent.
What I mean is—he doesn’t know what actually makes a guy a player.
Take Marvin Clarke. Izzo tried turning him into Draymond Green, but at St. John’s he insisted on living on the perimeter—that’s who he was.
Sanon and Jackson? Hope they prove me wrong, but right now they’re just prospects.
Long season ahead… and for what we spent, let’s just say the money wasn’t exactly invested wisely.
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Ridiculous post if you really believe that Matt À has the final decision when according scholarships NIL and player roster and rotations.
 
Trying to recall the early season distress last year, and I think it is pretty similar to this year's early season distress. At this point last year, the biggest concern was Richmond, who seemed to be not what was expected or advertised. It took him maybe a third of the season to become that special player. Early season disappointments this year and last. I have to believe that with a few more games, Sanon and Jackson will show up better than what they've shown thus far. If not, then we would have to be concerned. Those and a few others (defense) are obvious reasons to be concerned, but it is NOT panic time yet.

For now, I am still cautiously optimistic RP and team will figure it out. We have a great frontcourt, and talent in the backcourt. They just have to figure it out. And, they have to defend better overall. I do not expect to have the same kind of year from a record standpoint that we had last yerar. That was magical. But, it is early and should still be a terrific season. Let's hope we get squared away soon, starting today.
 
At the end of the day, we lost this one on the boards. With our strong front court no excuse to get out rebounded 38-36. I thought Heise and Buchanan were their unsung heroes keeping balls alive on the boards and challenging our bigs down the stretch.
 
redmanwest said:
Trying to recall the early season distress last year, and I think it is pretty similar to this year's early season distress. At this point last year, the biggest concern was Richmond, who seemed to be not what was expected or advertised. It took him maybe a third of the season to become that special player. Early season disappointments this year and last. I have to believe that with a few more games, Sanon and Jackson will show up better than what they've shown thus far. If not, then we would have to be concerned. Those and a few others (defense) are obvious reasons to be concerned, but it is NOT panic time yet.

For now, I am still cautiously optimistic RP and team will figure it out. We have a great frontcourt, and talent in the backcourt. They just have to figure it out. And, they have to defend better overall. I do not expect to have the same kind of year from a record standpoint that we had last yerar. That was magical. But, it is early and should still be a terrific season. Let's hope we get squared away soon, starting today.
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Rational post
 
I can almost guarantee th
NCJohnnie said:
At the end of the day, we lost this one on the boards. With our strong front court no excuse to get out rebounded 38-36. I thought Heise and Buchanan were their unsung heroes keeping balls alive on the boards and challenging our bigs down the stretch.
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Buchanan was unquestionably the difference in the 2nd half. Looked liked a completely different, physical player. Those rebounds he got were the death nail.
 
Just finished watching the game and have not read this entire thread, but, my initial reaction is same old Johnnies. We think they're good and they come up short. That's the last 40 years talking.

Optimistic me says we are close and Rick will have us winning these games by 10 come February.

Which one of me is right? I don't know, but now it's Rick's history vs St. John's history and I'm hopeful and rooting for Rick's.
 
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