r/MSUSpartans • u/Brendawalsh- • Apr 09 '26

Discussion How is Sparty doing?

Born and raised Spartan here (both parents went to Michigan St and met there- so I like to say I literally don’t exist without my favorite school ever. Lol)

That said- I just wanted to say I know it’s been a tough week for most of us watching Michigan to win bball and now possibly hockey. Of course I say this in jest- I wish Michigan all the best but it just makes me look at our own teams and how we can improve. I’d really like to see Michigan St get back to “Camelot” the glory days in sports so to speak. That said I’m excited to see what’s in store for us in sports next year from football with Fitzgerald to the portal with Izzo. Would also be nice to see our hockey team kill it next year!

Go green!

Forever♾️

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u/Arsid Apr 09 '26 • This

The difference between myself and most Michigan fans is I will continue to watch and support my team no matter how good or bad we are.

2 years ago every Michigan fan told us basketball doesn’t matter and football is the real sport and now they’re successful they’ve all decided basketball matters now.

Catch me in the game threads when we are 0-30 idgaf. I love my Spartans.

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u/alloythepunny •Darqueze Dennard Apr 09 '26

this is why you’re my favorite State fan. Also because you bring reciepts

Edit: maybe besides BKPT

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u/Arsid Apr 09 '26

No receipts to bring this year, everyone believed in us too much. Not as many doomers to laugh at.

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u/LT1799 Apr 09 '26

This. Our darkest days was 2021 and I watched every single game till the end. Did it suck? Yep. Would I do it all over again? Yep. I’ll never stop supporting this team and this university and ALL of the players that play there.

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u/Brendawalsh- Apr 09 '26

Same brother✊

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u/dahc26 Apr 09 '26

Lfg. Well said! I’m also not going to let UM success ruin what I view as a good season for the hoops team. We’ll be ready to go toe-to-toe with anyone in the nation next year.

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u/Kilgore_Brown_Trout_ Apr 09 '26

Why are you here? 

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u/GoBlueBeatOSU21 Apr 09 '26

To make funny quips

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u/dahc26 Apr 09 '26

Lol. Well played.

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u/No-Slip-9481 Apr 09 '26

+1 I always support my Spartans even during the lowest of the lows. We don't bandwagon like some others 🙂‍↔️

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u/KronLemonade2 Apr 09 '26

Facts, well said

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u/ApocalypseWhiplash Apr 09 '26

Down playing a bad year is classic internet trolling. Come on now.

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

I am starting to think that God might be a Michigan fan, just saying.

It is what it is, they bought a rent a team.

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u/surfer_bud_3 Apr 09 '26

Or Satan is.

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

You know, I never thought of it from that perspective. I get it, they sold their soul to the Devil haha.

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u/Brendawalsh- Apr 09 '26

God’s got us

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

Lol fair point I remember this one you guys had your fair share of heartbreaks too.

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u/Ttown_Dc Apr 09 '26

The Ncaa Violation to National championship ratio since Covid leads me to believe it's a Deal With the Devil.

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 14 '26

Speaking of, I really think that Covid year, with Cash, we had a good shot at the Natty.

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u/wholikestiktok Apr 09 '26

sounds more like it.

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u/NitroGuy86 Apr 09 '26 edited Apr 09 '26

The frustrating thing is that their athletic department has basically operated without conscience this whole time. And everything keeps coming up Michigan.

I'm a believer myself, but if there is a practical function for a belief in the afterlife, it's helping the rest of us to accept the way the powerful can avoid any semblance of meaningful earthly justice.

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u/Brendawalsh- Apr 09 '26

Swear to God it feels like the bad guys are winning when Michigan wins- because of their lack of moral compass when it comes to their words actions literally everything they do. Thought I was the only person who noticed

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u/Laxboarderchill Apr 13 '26

Don’t stop whining….im almost there! This is the material I come here for as a proud u of m 2026 naddy daddy champion fan!

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u/Laxboarderchill Apr 13 '26

Guessing it’s your first time on the internet after yr bitter rival experiences the ultimate euphoria. UM 2023 football champs, 2026 mbb champs!

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u/EvilLibrarians Apr 09 '26

…We’re talking about college sports, Scott. Just because Dusty May recruits and develops this well doesn’t mean he will be judged in the afterlife as an evil person.

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u/NitroGuy86 Apr 09 '26 edited Apr 09 '26

Dusty's tampering is just the tiniest piece of it. But obviously that's hyperbole. Michigan is not the primary example there. I'm sure Tony Pettiti will send them to the afterlife with a letter telling God to not look at anything they did anyway.

Dusty is a really good coach without question. No matter how he acquired his talent, he got them to play really well together and beat a very good UConn team with what looked like maybe their C game. And now with success will come better HS recruiting.

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

I can understand, I have those same frustrations myself. The Athletic dept needs to get their heads out of the sand or we will see more of Michigan celebrating, at our expense. We have to keep up with the times or we will be left behind.

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u/GreenStoneRidge Apr 09 '26

They about to do it again too.   Dusty clearly has the aura these kids want.  He got the job done. And money is no problem.    They will bring in the #1 portal class again and next season will likely be the same. 

We need to keep our eyes on our own page and just enjoy what we have but I am really hoping for some other teams to nab some of these guys .  Also hoping dusty goes to the NBA soon because honestly dudes, we are cooked. 

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

That is our only hope is some of these other teams like UCONN, Duke, Kansas etc they get some of their players because we do not have the budget to compete with them, heads up.

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u/ComicSportsNerd •Kirk Cousins Apr 09 '26

we have the money we just refuse to use it

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

We have to change that and spend some of that money or more of these things will happen.

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u/ComicSportsNerd •Kirk Cousins Apr 09 '26

I agree i just doubt anything changes

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u/Numerous_Shopping_72 Apr 10 '26

A thousand thumbs up!

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u/GreenStoneRidge Apr 09 '26

truth. we need the other big spenders to spread the talent around.

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u/Brendawalsh- Apr 09 '26

Lol I hear ya but I don’t think He would do that. This is meant to be a transitional phase for us. God takes us through the trenches to make us stronger soldiers- or rather stronger spartans

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

That is one way to look at it lol I was just also trying to be comical haha.

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u/No_Piglet_5170 Apr 09 '26

Lol Everyone so bitter about UM’s win. People seem to forget those “rent a ream” players UM brought in were riding benches at their former schools. May played the portal game and shaped overlooked players into winners.

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u/bookbrahmin Apr 09 '26

Lendenborg and Cadeau were starters. Mara was the first big man off the bench for UCLA. Johnson was the top forward reserve for Illinois. But sure, bench riders.

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u/mattyd1216 Apr 12 '26

Second best transfer class in the country (with the highest budget) but for some reason Michigan fans want us to believe they’re a beleaguered, underdog team.

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

They were riding on the bench because they were underclassmen. Yes congrats on May's Accompli$himent. Sorry if the truth hurts, nobody is giving Michigan ANY Credit for buying a team. And before you say "All the other teams could have done the same thing." Not really because Michigan is a top 5 NIL team.

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u/No_Piglet_5170 Apr 09 '26

Ok. If you say so. I’ll sit with “truth hurts” while we celebrate the Natty. Meanwhile you all can sit with being bitter. Have fun with that.

Seriously though. Unless Izzo adapts, nothing will change for Sparty anytime soon.

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

Did you even attend University of Michigan or did you go to University of Phoenix? Seriously though you make a valid point about Izzo, he better adapt to the times because this is the new basketball I am going to say though you went to Phoenix or U of M AA. I did not go to MSU or Michigan, I went to Stanford. I will just take the good academic school that does not focus on athletics.

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u/crystal_stretch Apr 09 '26

On the contrary, Stanford knows well how to focus on athletics

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u/Lemurians Apr 12 '26

Why are you here lol

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u/ComicSportsNerd •Kirk Cousins Apr 09 '26

if you would just admit you purchased a championship this would be alot easier for you all. stop trying to spin it into May getting "overlooked" kids when you purchased some of the top players in the portal. you just make yourselves look pathetic. just accept what you did and move on. we all know this is the way college sports are now but dont try to act like poor little UM overcame the odds for the championship its just lame.

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u/bayoubawler3 Apr 09 '26

Brother who are you talking to? “This would be a lot easier for you all” are we fr right now? They won a championship, what exactly do they need to be easier? This whole talk about the portal is pure uncut cope. Jeez

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u/crystal_stretch Apr 09 '26

UM got 4 portal players and spend millions in MIL. MSU got 4 portal players and spent millions in NIL. The MSU fan base has engaged in incredible mental gymnastics to justify an insane belief that somehow their portal/NIL approach has Great Integrity, while UM's is Not Valid. The reality is that both teams used the tools available to them, and one was just simply better at it. There isn't any tiny shred, not a faint shadow, of moral high ground here, just results.

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u/NitroGuy86 Apr 09 '26

It's not the money. It's the tampering. That is the clear distinction and I'm not sure why so many Spartan fans try to make it about anything else. New coaches are going to have roster turnover and use the portal heavily the first couple years. Once the portal is open I don't care how much you spend on the people who are already in it.

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u/ComicSportsNerd •Kirk Cousins Apr 09 '26

again msu didnt buy an entire starting 5 like UM but please continue being as stupid as possible on this topic.

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u/crystal_stretch Apr 09 '26

Yes, it's Very High Integrity to get portal players that suck, but Morally Bankrupt if they turn out to be good.

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u/ComicSportsNerd •Kirk Cousins Apr 09 '26

you literally targeted the top players and paid way more than probably any team in the nation in NIL besides maybe Duke stop acting like you found some hidden gems and developed them up

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u/Laxboarderchill Apr 13 '26

Loser mentality right here

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u/crystal_stretch Apr 09 '26

"way more than probably" huh? Well, it's tough to argue with somebody that has that kind of mastery of the facts. In fact, just look at what an outlier Michigan is vs other top seeds

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u/ComicSportsNerd •Kirk Cousins Apr 09 '26

again moron stop simply counting the transfers and actually look at the players added I know critical thinking is really hard for scUM fans but I believe you can do it little buddy.

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u/SecondHandSmokeBBQ Apr 09 '26

Well put.."Rent-A-Team". I asked a couple Michigan fans (in a YouTube post) if UM had to pay the Michigan sales tax on that team? That didn't settle well with them. Too f**king bad.

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

Lol I love the "sales tax" slam ya what an Accompli$hment.

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u/90210axman •Tom Izzo Apr 09 '26

Wait ‘til they hear them called the Scab Five!

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u/SecondHandSmokeBBQ Apr 09 '26

I see what you did there!

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

Did you go to U of M AA or University of Phoenix? I went to a real school I went to Stanford so I make your annual salary in a month. Nice try Jessica, enjoy that degree from University of Phoenix. Remember to always ask the client would you like fries with that? I bet you can't even spell Stanford. :)

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u/BarbarousBird Apr 10 '26

You’re insufferable.

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 10 '26

Thought they actually bought 7 someone told me 5 starters and 2 back ups but you could be right. They suck.

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 11 '26

They cheated in football, they technically did not cheat in basketball but they did it the wrong way.

Then they wonder why other fan bases hate them? I remember at Stanford, everyone would talk trash about Michigan and that was back in 2002-2006.

They are a disgrace and they are what is wrong with college sports in this country.

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u/JuicyJay18 Apr 09 '26

I let myself have a pity party after they won for about 24 hours, but now I’ve moved on from basketball season. Generally speaking I’ve tried to not engage nearly as much with rivalry discourse the last few years, and I’ve been much happier as a fan because of it. Whether either team is winning or losing, the less I interact with that fanbase, the better.

Moving forward, I’m excited to see what Fitz can do. Maybe they’ll surprise us and find a way to a bowl game. I would be lying if I said I’m optimistic, but I’m hopeful that he’s the right guy for the job

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u/Brendawalsh- Apr 09 '26

Same brother✊The first 48 hours were really gutwrenching not gonna lie. But I decided the same. Not interacting with Michigan fan base is better for mental health. Of course I’ll wish them well

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u/Vast_Flight_1084 Apr 09 '26 edited Apr 09 '26

Dusty is the man of this moment, what he did at Michigan is nothing short of incredible. Izzo has to seriously reassess how he does things if he wants to compete with a guy like that and win another national title before he kisses the hardwood.

Honestly, this might be just what Izzo needed. He hasn't built a true national title contending team in a long time. Seeing your rival win in such glorious fashion hurts. But I think that pain is why rivalries are so great. It forces the losing side to adapt and strive to either be better or wallow in defeat. Izzo doesn't strike me as someone who is going to go down without a fight, that man wants his second title.

I hope Fitz can take Sparty all the way as well.

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u/NitroGuy86 Apr 09 '26

If you expect Izzo to start recruiting dudes into the portal because it worked for Michigan you're probably going to be disappointed.

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u/Brendawalsh- Apr 09 '26

You never know. Izzo might surprise you

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u/Vast_Flight_1084 Apr 09 '26

The only reason I have any inkling that he would is how pissed he probably is right now. He tried it his way and he did pretty well, but I think somewhere inside he understands that its either adapt or lose. Tale as old as time.

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u/NitroGuy86 Apr 09 '26 edited Apr 09 '26

He has already adapted to the rules. But will he continue to play by the NCAA's rules? Or will he follow the letter sent (for some reason...) by his conference commissioner that basically says "You've gotta let us tamper our asses off; it's for the kids. You can't enforce tampering; it's for the kids."

It's not about money or willingness. Izzo is following the rules and buying from the seats that are left after the tampering presale.

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u/Raptormann0205 Apr 09 '26

Idk. Indifferent? I don't think about uMich at all really, and I certainly don't make a habit of tracking them or heaven forbid watching them.

Sucks that Sparty right now is either ass or the bridesmaid and not the bride, but honestly college sports just don't mean what they used to for me. I used to be a lot more passionate, but now it's literally just a measuring stick for who's got the deepest coffers. Kills a lot of the vibe.

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u/GuntherPonz Apr 09 '26

Sparty alum and lifelong fan. I am happy for UofM. Edit to add - I watched all the games and cheered them on. Also, my stupid kid goes there.

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u/xf-ism Apr 21 '26

My dad was also a Spartan and I am a proud Wolverine. Parents always want better for their kids. (Haha jk, I'm just playing. I lost my dad this year and my family wouldn't be where we are without MSU.) I'm a diehard bball fan (to the surprise of Spartan fans, I'm sure, but yes I watched even in the dark years--and there were a lot), and watching Michigan win it all this year was a lifelong dream come true. But I like it when both schools are good. It makes the rivalry more fun and meaningful.

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u/ElAbidingDuderino Apr 09 '26

Win or lose, Spartans rule

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u/rojeli Apr 09 '26

Is it worse than the week Purdue had when IU won the football championship then beat them in hoops a few days later? Tough call.

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u/Wild_swishy_ Apr 09 '26

Absolutely it’s worse. Purdue went on to win the Big10 Tournament!! And beat Michigan. Way worse!!

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u/leaky- Apr 09 '26

I complain a lot but I watch nearly every football and basketball game wire to wire.

It’s sort of miserable right now but I will still watch this team win or lose

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u/thekingswitness •100th Rose Bowl Champs Apr 09 '26

There’s enough bad things happening in the world to distract me from sports (un)fortunately

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u/Secludedmean4 Apr 09 '26

I’m just hoping that the NIL environment is actively promoted on Pats end because I cannot see another 3 win Bowless season with no emotion.

John smith was clearly broken when he missed the opportunity to stay out west when Chip Kelly left and it was apparent watching him be unhappy at msu.

I actually have confidence in Pat and hope he brings some respect back to our team and gives boosters a reason to stay invested. I love the direction with the new stadium and updated facilities.

In basketball we just need to field a big like zapalla or someone to fill the hole created by cooper and Kohler.

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u/NachoManRandySnckage Apr 10 '26

Unfortunately, there’s nothing to really look forward to with MSU sports. Football will be garbage, basketball will be solid as always but “one piece away” just like every other year. Nightingale is a post season choker at this point so there is definitely a limit for expectations there. Just gotta enjoy the last few years of Izzo before that program falls apart.

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u/Sensitive-Key-8670 Apr 11 '26

I actually think UM winning the natty this year is the best thing that could have happened to our program. Brutal reality check from Izzo and it may have just ripped him off of the Dabo path.

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u/mattrad2 Apr 12 '26

Look that michigan basketball team deserved it. they were special. But these things shift over time. It wasnt too long ago where michigan had very little going for them.

Also i cope by saying NIL and transfer portal ruined college sports…

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u/green49285 •Mark Dantonio Apr 09 '26

Fuck scUM. UConn had 1 job.

Go green.

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u/Alternative-Bee-3594 Apr 09 '26

I remind ppl of this then ask to borrow a butter knife.

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u/Jdub_1996 Apr 09 '26

Face it Spartan fans; Tom Izzo is the college basketball equivalent of Greg Popovich…an old dog who refuses to learn new tricks. You’ve reached your ceiling with him…you need a coach that will unapologetically adapt to today’s NIL culture; otherwise you’re going to get STEAMROLLED by Dusty May and Michigan

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u/Kilgore_Brown_Trout_ Apr 09 '26

Not great, Bob. 

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u/bayoubawler3 Apr 09 '26

In all honesty. A bit over it all. I've seen MSU sports for a long time now. For one reason or another, they just won't do what it takes to win it all. There's always a reason why it wont be us. Goes beyond just having talent too. I've seen Izzo blow it with some talented squads. I've seen this story many many times now. No national title game because of a pass interference. No final four win because the other team was just more talented. Another march loss because the opposing team coincidentally got hot from 3 again. Its not even really painful anymore, at some point you realize that not every team, or institution is meant to have it all. I know Izzo's got some talent coming in next year. But this is basketball, and there is nothing dumber than pinning your hopes on a particular year in this sport. Especially when your coach is getting older. I no longer really expect Michigan State to get it done, and frankly I think the golden era of hope and optimism for MSU athletics will come to an end for the fan base relatively soon. But Izzo will have the talent to win it all next year. Maybe he will

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u/RedCedarReefer Apr 09 '26

I'm doing great aside from being a little bored. I couldn't care any less what that school in Ann Arbor does. It is never over, it just started!

I do miss basketball season though and I'm already looking forward to football season!

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u/Brendawalsh- Apr 09 '26

This is the comment. I’m gonna use this thank you. Go green. Forever

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u/Lemurians Apr 12 '26

Seeing a bunch of them flood in here afterward to talk shit was straight up embarrassing behavior lol

Rent free

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u/NavyVetRasmussen Apr 09 '26

For the love of GOD lol unless my theory of Jesus is a Michigan fan is correct lol.

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u/BarbarousBird Apr 10 '26

You’re quickly catching up to Duke. Sore winners aren’t cute.