It's Purdue week for us, but MSU's Nix is getting the jump on the conversation, complaining about a lack of respect for the Spartans.  Rodney Dangerfield couldn't get any respect either, but at least he was funny:

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2013/02/mi chigan_states_derrick_nix_be_1.html

Nix has held his own against Zeller, I am sure he will continue to do so Tuesday. It took 18 turnovers and Appling only playing 19 minutes fouling out with 5 left to play for IU to win at home by 5. Breslin is a huge home court advantage for MSU and I am sure MSU will take advantage of it Tuesday. Right now Izzo has MSU playing with a chip on theirir shoulder. Once they are completely healthy, nobody will want to see them in their bracket. Nix is a senior feeling the pressure of his college career coming to an end. His comments are more about that than anything else. Before all is said and done: Payne, Dawson and Harris will be in the NBA. If Appling has the type of improvement next year that he had this year, he will get there as well.
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--- IUebermensch wrote:

It's Purdue week for us, but MSU's Nix is getting the jump on the conversation, complaining about a lack of respect for the Spartans.  Rodney Dangerfield couldn't get any respect either, but at least he was funny:

www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2013/02/mi chigan_states_derrick_nix_be_1.html

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It also took MSU shooting way above their season average from the three-point line just to come within five.

Don't forget that sixth man of yours in stripes, he played a great floor game for you. Too bad he's not making the trip, sure you enjoyed that 4-1 free throw advantage and getting every single close call while our best player watched most of the game from the bench.

Austin1Sparty wrote: Don't forget that sixth man of yours in stripes, he played a great floor game for you. Too bad he's not making the trip, sure you enjoyed that 4-1 free throw advantage and getting every single close call while our best player watched most of the game from the bench.

You could make a strong case for any of the three refs, in addition to the MSU clock operator, as the sixth man for MSU tonight.


We played 5 on 9 the last minute and a half....and still beat you in your building. 


But hey, at least you shot more free throws this time!

spartyshannon728 wrote: Nix has held his own against Zeller, I am sure he will continue to do so Tuesday. It took 18 turnovers and Appling only playing 19 minutes fouling out with 5 left to play for IU to win at home by 5. Breslin is a huge home court advantage for MSU and I am sure MSU will take advantage of it Tuesday. Right now Izzo has MSU playing with a chip on theirir shoulder. Once they are completely healthy, nobody will want to see them in their bracket. Nix is a senior feeling the pressure of his college career coming to an end. His comments are more about that than anything else. Before all is said and done: Payne, Dawson and Harris will be in the NBA. If Appling has the type of improvement next year that he had this year, he will get there as well.

A lot of information there, but very little correct.  Appling's line:  36 minutes, 1 for 8 from the field, including 0-4 on threes, 4-7 from the FT line, 4 turnovers, 2 assists.  Oladipo and Ferrell ate him up.  You sure you want him playing more than 19 minutes against IU?  Oh, and Nix really wowed 'em with 8 points tonight while Zeller had just 17.  The Hoosiers would've won by double-digits were there an unbiased crew working the game tonight.