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Sports talk, eh? Big win over Virginia for Penn State and the Big Ten tonight, one the Nittany Lions needed after some early struggles. And one the league needed if it wants to win the ACC/Big Ten Challenge for the first time in 11 tries.
What happened? Who is charged with what? That's the news, and it may be some time until it emerges. In its absence, here's what we know so far about Rather-potluck-ski-mask-gate.
Tom Izzo on his chase for the all-time MSU wins record after Friday's loss to Florida: "Big deal." Izzo after actually attaining the record Saturday: A soaked suit. Red, moist eyes. And a "341" plaque devised by equipment manager Dave Pruder and presented by his players.
Korie Lucious and Raymar Morgan are hitting their jump shots. Add that to an offense that is doing pretty much whatever it wants, and this looks like a triple-digit chance for MSU.
First, Florida gamer here. Part of a night that saw ranked Minnesota lose to unranked Portland, ranked Michigan lose to unranked Marquette and ranked Illinois lose to unranked Utah. Big day for Jim Boylen, really bad day for the Big Ten.
Since so few of you saw MSU's all-too-familiar November loss to a supposedly lesser team in a neutral-site tournament, here's what you missed.
If MSU takes care of the ball even a little bit, it probably has a healthy lead. As is, the Spartans are in it despite scads of giveaways against Florida's press, and despite the fact that MSU is having a tough time keeping Florida's guards out of the lane.
Kalin Lucas limped off in pain just over a minute into the game, favoring the left foot that is said to be "infected." He returned a couple minutes later but doesn't look 100 percent. Florida leads 9-4 early, with four turnovers already for the Spartans.
Lucas, Summers, Morgan, Sherman, Roe. Gotta go big against Florida. I'll give some updates when possible. Enjoy the game ... for those who have HDNet!
The latest, courtesy of MSU hoops SID Matt Larson: Kalin Lucas had a foot infection this week, but he practiced Thursday and will play tonight against Florida. This team needs a holiday visit from Dr. Scholl's.
