BU/MSU game thread - a little help?

[Woodburn]

Who do I root for tonight? I thought my gut would pull me in a discernible direction this week, but it isn't so.

Background - I live in Indy. I've always respected Butler given that they try to do things the right way. I even go to a game or two a year. I feel like I "should" pull for Butler tonight, but I still have a huge Hater Hole in my heart and it's killing me to see Butler play in this game. This town is going nuts for BU and it's laughable because they can't even sell out home games. Bottom line - I feel like X has earned this spot with all the attendant spoils.

Any help from Muskie Nation?

[joebba]

A little late, but I too live in Indy and have respect for the Butler program, but I rooted for MSU. I guess I am a bit jealous or envious that Butler rose so fast to the top after the years of steady and consistent progress of the Xavier basketball program.

Butler looked damn good today. Also, not allowing one team to score 60 points in the tourney is truly impressive.

It should be an interesting match-up with Duke. It will be like looking at mirror teams. Both teams play very fundamentally sound ball, and both teams play very, very good defense. Both teams shoot 3's well, and have different players that can step up.

I will still give the edge to Duke because of their big men.

Duke played a hell of a game tonight. Half of their offense was from 3's. Unbelievable. If Duke plays as well as they did tonight, I do not think Butler stands a chance.

I believe that Duke will be 5 point favorites but it will likely be a very close game.

[LA Muskie]

A little late, but I too live in Indy and have respect for the Butler program, but I rooted for MSU. I guess I am a bit jealous or envious that Butler rose so fast to the top after the years of steady and consistent progress of the Xavier basketball program.

Butler looked damn good today. Also, not allowing one team to score 60 points in the tourney is truly impressive.

It should be an interesting match-up with Duke. It will be like looking at mirror teams. Both teams play very fundamentally sound ball, and both teams play very, very good defense. Both teams shoot 3's well, and have different players that can step up.

I will still give the edge to Duke because of their big men.

Duke played a hell of a game tonight. Half of their offense was from 3's. Unbelievable. If Duke plays as well as they did tonight, I do not think Butler stands a chance.

I believe that Duke will be 5 point favorites but it will likely be a very close game.
If BOTH Mack and Howard can play, it'll be one hell of a game. If either has to sit, Butler may be in for some trouble.