Sugar’s “My Maple Syrup Tastes Like Jack Daniels: Day 3” Picks
#13 Michigan State (+2.5) @ #20 Michigan (L)
The last time these two teams met, the Wolverines walked away with a 5 point victory in hostile territory. Tomorrow, the Spartans look to return the favor to their in-state rival. The Michigan Wolverines have had the week off after a tough loss at home to Wisconsin a week ago. In the meantime, Tom Izzo and the boys went down to Purdue and put on a 3 point clinic this past Thursday.
To the casual fan this rivalry is viewed as Big brother (UofM) vs Little Brother (MSU). However, if you know, essentially, anything about college sports in Michigan you know that those days are over. Michigan State has dominated the Wolverines the past five years in the two sports that dominate our mainstream sports media: football and basketball. If you are one of those few remaining “Maze and Blue; through and through” fans, well.. fuck off. You’re a moron. Michigan basketball hasn’t won shit, ever. The only games you guys have won that mean anything have been taken off your record because you were cheating... and you couldn’t even win a championship then. Pathetic if you ask me.
The Spartans head into Ann Arbor tomorrow playing for keeps. This is a team with starters that have been tournament tested and tried; Anything but a Final Four appearance this year for this group of athletes will be considered a failure. The Wolverines, on the other hand, are merely hoping to do well in the tournament.
Tom Izzo will have his guys ready to go tomorrow. This game features two possible final four teams. More than that, this game is a test for both to see where they stand when it comes to a must win situation. Look for Izzo and the Spartans to roll against the Wolverines. If they don’t, well don’t fuckin blame me. I’ll be too busy drowning my sorrows in Jack Daniels.. I mean Maple Syrup.
Sugar’s Pick: Michigan State +2.5
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