Sparty vs. In-State Rival Michigan (Another Big 10 Battle)

I know (like everybody else) that the Big 10 is crazy good this year. We are in for another showdown between the #8 and #4 seed in the country. Both are great contenders for the Big 10 title. Outside of being a Big 10 fight; this should be a great game due to being the first game this season where both teams have at least 20 wins. And, this is the first time in the series that they will be facing each other while both being the in the top 10 in the country. This should be a very closely contested game with local and, national implications. However, unlike a lot of others who have discussed this game; I don't believe this game to be a must win game for either. There is a lot of season left and, all teams in the Big 10 had better get a lot better if they want a piece of the Big 10 title. Or, a deep run at a national championship. Sparty needs Appling to play out of his mind with a ferocious team led defense. The other part of the strategy should be to out-muscle and, feed the offense through the post for the Spartans to come out with a victory. On the other hand the Wolverines need to create shots for each other as well as on an individual basis. They have a group of guys that can all create their own shots; maybe the best in the country at this aspect. They have to shoot well and, have great ball control. And, in general play at the pace that Michigan wants to if they have a shot at this win. I am not going to pick a winner. Because, I'll probably be wrong. Either way this should be another classic match-up. A good prequel to the big dance coming up next month. It starts at 9 p.m. eastern tonight. Enjoy!!!! Paul E. Spors 2-12-2013