Blogging the tournament

Some real bloggers exchanged questions and answers about Georgia and Michigan state yesterday, and you should most certainly check it out.

Mr. Sanchez answered some questions over at The Only Colors blog, and they responded in kind.  Both are excellent reads, but I'd like to point you to one particular response from Joe Tuohey:

JT: Ball screens will probably be Georgia's best bet for several reasons. First, MSU gets called for a lot of fouls, though the main culprits are bigs Matt Costello and Gavin Schilling. But there's a sharp drop off on the wing after Trice and Valentine, and if those guys rack up fouls then MSU's offense could suffer. Second, MSU's defensive rotations have been a little late recently, and a big with the ability to shoot from deep could have a big day.

So, yes, slashing guards are an issue. The way this game is officiated will have a major impact

The more I read about this game, the more convinced I am that the officiating is going to play a huge role.  I don't even like saying that, because I would always prefer the game be decided by the players.  But one of Georgia's largest advantages would seem to be getting to the free throw line - and simultaneously getting the Spartans' best players in foul trouble.

Can Georgia get to the line the way they have all season?  And can they hit the free throws when they're there?  That, as much as anything, may dictate whether or not we're tipping again on Sunday.

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