BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted March 29, 2009 FINAL FOUR BABY!!!! I wish I was going to be back in MI next weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted March 29, 2009 And now the most annoying Final Four in history will commence... Anybody know of any other times that a 'home' team has made it to the FF? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted March 29, 2009 And now the most annoying Final Four in history will commence... It's ok, little sister. Don't be bitter. Anybody know of any other times that a 'home' team has made it to the FF? Duke played in Charlotte in 94. Kansas played in KC in 88. Purdue played in Indy in 80. It happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted March 29, 2009 GO STATE!!! What a game of basketball! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2009 Anyone want to question this team's heart? This team can play with anyone, anytime. The 2005 run has always been my fav MSU run in that they were a 5th seed and made an amazing run thru Austin, beating both Duke and Kentucky in the same weekend to get to the final four. That regional final against Kentucky was the craziest MSU game i have ever seen. This team is ranking right up there in their run to the final four. I am impressed with Izzo in how is outcoaching the competition in the likes of Self and Pitno. Get ready Detroit, the Spartans are heading home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2009 And now the most annoying Final Four in history will commence... Anybody know of any other times that a 'home' team has made it to the FF? Talk about being bitter, envy. Guess everyone is envious of MSU's sports programs lately. GO GREEN!! GO WHITE!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2009 Ford Field is holding open practice for free from all 4 teams on friday...followed by a college all star game. I will be in attendence. I cannot wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted March 30, 2009 Don't be bitter. MSU fans : "don't be bitter" :: Gordon Gekko : "don't be greedy" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted March 30, 2009 MSU fans : "don't be bitter" :: Gordon Gekko : "don't be greedy" We're only bitter in football. Two different sports here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted March 30, 2009 I dont get how Michigan fans can hate Izzo. He runs a first-class team, his kids tend to stay there all 4 years, never a peep of scrutiny of program violations. Easily one of the top 5 coaches in college hoops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 I dont get how Michigan fans can hate Izzo. He runs a first-class team, his kids tend to stay there all 4 years, never a peep of scrutiny of program violations. Easily one of the top 5 coaches in college hoops. I don't know of any U-M fans who hate Izzo. I'm sure there is some, because some fans will hate a coach/player just because of the school attached. I know I don't. I'm not an Izzo lover, but I really respect him. I'm not going to lie though I was starting to question him until this year. I thought he was starting to lose it due to the Big 10 title drought along with other things, but he proved me wrong. I used to say the same thing about Lloyd Carr. Yeah, he was grumpy but he did things the right way and if you ever met him you were blown away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 I dont get how Michigan fans can hate Izzo. He runs a first-class team, his kids tend to stay there all 4 years, never a peep of scrutiny of program violations. Easily one of the top 5 coaches in college hoops. Because he runs a first-class team, his kids tend to stay there all 4 years, never a peep of scrutiny of program violations. Easily one of the top 5 coaches in college hoops. No seriously, I don't have too many bad things to say about Izzo. I have a ton of respect for him. But if you don't understand how anyone could hate him, go back in time two and a half years and read the RCMB thread on Bo Schembechler's passing and you'll learn a little bit about true hate. All the stuff you said about Izzo was true for Bo. It's why Blak admitted the bitterness of MSU football fans. He's right - you guys aren't so bitter in basketball, you're just green versions of Michigan football fans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Izzo asking Beilien for help? http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/20..._izzo_will.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 http://blog.mlive.com/ganggreen/2009/04/jo...ng.html#preview This article really mad me mad (It has been corrected since), but still. Beilein was on Sportcenter today, and said he was rooting for MSU, and he also said on WTKA Izzo hasn't called him as of now. Yet some idiot always has to stir the pot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 http://blog.mlive.com/ganggreen/2009/04/jo...ng.html#preview This article really mad me mad (It has been corrected since), but still. Beilein was on Sportcenter today, and said he was rooting for MSU, and he also said on WTKA Izzo hasn't called him as of now. Yet some idiot always has to stir the pot. That's nothing compared to what Rob Parker did today. Gang Green is a pretty good blog, and they owned up and admitted their mistake. Jebus I can't wait until Saturday. If we get by UConn, I'm contemplating driving to Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 That's nothing compared to what Rob Parker did today. Gang Green is a pretty good blog, and they owned up and admitted their mistake. Jebus I can't wait until Saturday. If we get by UConn, I'm contemplating driving to Detroit. I was watching that live today. Parker is an idiot. I can't believe ESPN lets a guy on the air who has been demoted 4 times, and has a history of making up bogus news because of his bad "sources". Well now that I think about it it makes perfect sense why he's on ESPN. That station is full of idiots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 I was watching that live today. Parker is an idiot. I can't believe ESPN lets a guy on the air who has been demoted 4 times, and has a history of making up bogus news because of his bad "sources". Well now that I think about it it makes perfect sense why he's on ESPN. That station is full of idiots. Considering it was Dantonio that cost Parker his job at the Detroit News, it's not too surprising he doesn't have nice things to say about MSU. Supposedly Valenti ripped him a new one on the Sportsinferno today. I'll have to listen to the podcast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 What did Parker do this time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) What did Parker do this time? I don't remember all of it, but he basically said the following... -Jud got lucky with Magic -Izzo goes to finals fours, but never wins it all -He will never win another National Championship -His style is boring (compared it to Woody Hayes) -His success if because was Michigan was down for 15 years -Then Skip "dumbass" Bayless said after he has "a loose screw in his head" -Afterwards Parker ended it in Parker fashion by saying "I don't have an ax to grind with Izzo" Edited April 3, 2009 by mannysBETTER3434 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 (edited) Considering it was Dantonio that cost Parker his job at the Detroit News, it's not too surprising he doesn't have nice things to say about MSU. Supposedly Valenti ripped him a new one on the Sportsinferno today. I'll have to listen to the podcast. That was one of the only times I've agreed with Dantonio. I know Cousins, and what Parker said about him is slander (Dantonio said the same words). That is busch league. You don't make that up about someone, because Cousins is probably the closest thing you can get to Tim Tebow on that roster (not talent, but off the field actions). Edited April 3, 2009 by mannysBETTER3434 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakChamber 8 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 I think he also said something along the lines of he doesn't like Izzo personally. And now that I think it about it, IIRC he didn't get fired for the Cousins incident, just suspended. It was the comments to Marinelli that got him fired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted April 3, 2009 I think he also said something along the lines of he doesn't like Izzo personally. And now that I think it about it, IIRC he didn't get fired for the Cousins incident, just suspended. It was the comments to Marinelli that got him fired. Yes that is all right.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted April 4, 2009 I don't remember all of it, but he basically said the following... -Jud got lucky with Magic -Izzo goes to finals fours, but never wins it all -He will never win another National Championship -His style is boring (compared it to Woody Hayes) -His success if because was Michigan was down for 15 years -Then Skip "dumbass" Bayless said after he has "a loose screw in his head" -Afterwards Parker ended it in Parker fashion by saying "I don't have an ax to grind with Izzo" If only even half of that were true. Parker's a disgrace to the profession. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timothy1997 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2009 ONE MORE TO GO!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingslady87 130 Report post Posted April 5, 2009 (edited) GO GREEN! My boyfriend and his roommate have tickets and are from MSU. They are so ecstatic right now! Edited April 5, 2009 by redwingslady87 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
