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Mar 30, 2014 3:49 PM
Someone said it after round 2 that Napier is reminding them of what Kemba Walker did a few years back....I forget who said it but that is looking spot on as well.
Mar 30, 2014 3:49pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:50 PM
wildcats20;1598524 wrote:Kemba reincarnated.
Personally, all-around, I think Napier is better. But the comparison is undeniable. He and Ryan Boatright very well might do the same thing that Kemba and Jeremy Lamb did.
Mar 30, 2014 3:50pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:50 PM
So glad Napier and the other seniors stuck around after the mess of the post-season ban and Calhoun retiring. Not many players would have done that.
Mar 30, 2014 3:50pm
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Laley23;1598526 wrote:Game might be over. MSU is playing frantic.
It's gotta be Harris because Payne is shot.

UConn playing with no stress and nothing to lose....having fun. They were the last team to beat Florida?
Mar 30, 2014 3:50pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:50 PM
reclegend22;1598522 wrote:Napier better than Kemba?
If he leads them to the title, then you sure could make a case for it.
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Mar 30, 2014 3:52 PM
reclegend22;1598522 wrote:Napier better than Kemba?
Not even going to think about that one. It will hurt my head deciding. Too close.
Mar 30, 2014 3:52pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:53 PM
reclegend22;1598451 wrote:On the other hand, using this season as an example, one could argue that Tom Izzo's teams often underachieve during the regular-season and therefore are given lower tournament seeds as a result of losing so many games. Then when he takes that low seed that everybody considered a favorite at the beginning of the year to the Final Four Izzo is praised for overachieving.

I am not saying all of his teams are legit championship contenders -- I am sure there are years in which Izzo really did overachieve with the talent he had -- but we should keep things in perspective.
Your point is off topic. The discussion was about Izzo's Final Four results. The fact is he has taken (2) #5 seeds to the Final Four.
Mar 30, 2014 3:53pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:53 PM
Ballgame
Mar 30, 2014 3:53pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:53 PM
They may win by 15
Mar 30, 2014 3:53pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:53 PM
sportswizuhrd;1598532 wrote:Not even going to think about that one. It will hurt my head deciding. Too close.
For you, that's a good headache to have. Haha.
Mar 30, 2014 3:53pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:54 PM
For fuck's sake can we stop talking about Izzo?
Mar 30, 2014 3:54pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:55 PM
And right back in it.
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Mar 30, 2014 3:56 PM
Midstate01;1598534 wrote:Ballgame
Maybe, but still a lot of time left.
Mar 30, 2014 3:56pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:57 PM
Ironman92;1598537 wrote:For fuck's sake can we stop talking about Izzo?
I think that is why rec and I have a small issue with izzo when people bring him up as one of the all time greats. Everyone always talks about him. Always. It's annoying
Mar 30, 2014 3:57pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:57 PM
Prescott;1598533 wrote:Your point is off topic. The discussion was about Izzo's Final Four results. The fact is he has taken (2) #5 seeds to the Final Four.
It's not off topic at all. Izzo is known for often underperforming throughout the year relative to preseason expectations and then pulling it altogether in the tournament and being hailed as some kind of wunderkind overachiever. We talk about Michigan State's slow starts on this board all the time. That absolutely plays into Izzo getting as many 4 and 5 seeds as he does compared to guys like Roy or K or Self who typically shine in the regular-season in addition to the tournament.
Mar 30, 2014 3:57pm
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Mar 30, 2014 3:57 PM
I'll bet the fouls balance out here
Mar 30, 2014 3:57pm
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Mar 30, 2014 4:01 PM
These last 4 min will be great
Mar 30, 2014 4:01pm
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Mar 30, 2014 4:03 PM
Another bad call
Mar 30, 2014 4:03pm
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Mar 30, 2014 4:03 PM
reclegend22;1598541 wrote:It's not off topic at all. Izzo is known for often underperforming throughout the year relative to preseason expectations and then pulling it altogether in the tournament and being hailed as some kind of wunderkind overachiever. We talk about Michigan State's slow starts on this board all the time. That absolutely plays into Izzo getting as many 4 and 5 seeds as he does compared to guys like Roy or K or Self who typically shine in the regular-season in addition to the tournament.
this is a horrible year to make that comparison though. Ive never seen a team miss so many games together.
Mar 30, 2014 4:03pm
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SportsAndLady;1598543 wrote:These last 4 min will be great
UConn making every free throw....refreshing
Mar 30, 2014 4:03pm
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Mar 30, 2014 4:04 PM
Just a bit outside.
Mar 30, 2014 4:04pm
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Mar 30, 2014 4:04 PM
Sure
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Mar 30, 2014 4:05 PM
Get the damn white boy out
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Mar 30, 2014 4:05 PM
I kept saying Zona/Wisky would be the best regional final....this game might take it.
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Mar 30, 2014 4:06 PM
The way this tourney's been going, this one's destined for OT ;)
Mar 30, 2014 4:06pm