Just thought I would throw that out there.

Anyone plan on going? Or is it just not a big enough deal with everything else going on?

Also, MSU will be having theirs at Munn due to Cirque de Soleil. How gay.

Wow, a whole new twist to the "Tenuous, at best" argument: Sparty Basketball! A lifetime supply of insecure twits who attach themselves to Sparty Basketball because the Midget of Iron Mountain has turned them into a winner!
Lame jackasses, all of you! Kmart Sparties!

Wow, a whole new twist to the "Tenuous, at best" argument: Sparty Basketball! A lifetime supply of insecure twits who attach themselves to Sparty Basketball because the Midget of Iron Mountain has turned them into a winner!
Lame jackasses, all of you! Kmart Sparties!

I can't even stand coming to this board anymore with nothing but same old shit like this to read. Look at the people we've lost. Jethro, Tommy Z, and even JackTalkT doesn't really come around anymore. Glad we're headed in a positive direction.

I totally wanted to go, but I had to drive a girl in our school's halftime homecoming festivities. Wish I could have been there, sounds like it was an amazing start to an amazing season.

MSU Hoops: Midnight Madness Coverage

By Pavel Kofman
GSN Senior Basketball Reporter
Posted Oct 13, 2007


This year's theme was based on the epic Spartan movie "300"

In an unusual change of scenery, Midnight Madness changed venues this year from the Breslin Center to just across the street at Munn Ice Arena, but nonetheless, the event proved to be a success as always.

This year’s theme was based on the epic movie “300” which documents 300 Spartan warriors going against an outnumbering army.

Just as the clip of “300” at every MSU football game has had success, the basketball team adopted the same idea, with players entering the court shirtless in a green cape, holding a circular golden shield.

Then coach Tom Izzo made his annual entrance at Midnight Madness. In past years he has been catapulted down from the rafters in Breslin, and last year he arrived on an army tank.

This year, Izzo entered the court decked out in silver Spartan warrior armor, taking off his helmet to reveal a fake warrior-like beard, much like the king of Sparta in “300”.

After introductions and a shoot-around by the women’s basketball team, the men took the court and put on a high speed horse race up and down the court.

Travis Walton fed an alley-oop to freshman Chris Allen and the white team was off and running, along with the rest of the players on the court.

If there was one word to describe the scrimmage, it would simply be “Fast”. The team showed obvious signs of a Tom Izzo-coached team: a fast-break running team that plays great defense.

In a twenty-minute scrimmage that featured three breaks, the two teams managed to rack up a final score of 51-45 with the white team bringing home the victory.

Junior Marquise Gray showed off his long-range game, sinking two back-to-back three pointers for the white team.

It was typical Drew Neitzel out on the court, burying three long-range jumpers.

But out of all the storylines at Midnight Madness, it was a chance for the 8,000 fans in attendance to see the highly touted freshman show off their game.

Durrell Summers could be the best dunker on the team and he showed off his jump and speed in the slam-dunk showcase in the pre-game shoot-around. He also did not hesitate to shoot the three during the scrimmage.

Chris Allen showed off his versatility by throwing the ball down on several alley-oops from Travis Walton, and then stepping back to drain the three.

Kalin Lucas put on a passing display, feeding open guys on the fast-break.

And finally, Austin Thornton dunked the ball and showed off his outside shot.

Overall, the scrimmage made everyone in the stands salivate thinking about how much they can’t wait to see this team in real game action.

It is easy to see why this team has such high expectations for the 2008-2009 season, and if they can play as a team like they did against each other at Midnight

And I thought that the Cirq de soliel was fruity!

Cue Peter Graves and the "Do you like gladiator movies, Billy?" line.

In all seriousness, it sounds like State is going to completely dominate the B10 this year.

In all seriousness, it sounds like State is going to completely dominate the B10 this year.

State will be great, but so will Indiana. It is a two horse race IMO. I fully expect the Spartans to come out on top though. A Big Ten Championship is overdue after Hill missed two free throws to win the BT two years ago. It might come down to the last game or two.

State will be great, but so will Indiana. It is a two horse race IMO. I fully expect the Spartans to come out on top though. A Big Ten Championship is overdue after Hill missed two free throws to win the BT two years ago. It might come down to the last game or two.

Co not dismiss Purdue. They will be very good.

I can't even stand coming to this board anymore with nothing but same old shit like this to read. Look at the people we've lost. Jethro, Tommy Z, and even JackTalkT doesn't really come around anymore. Glad we're headed in a positive direction.
OK, Nancy boy:

FUCK tommyz and his three posts a month. Fuck jacktalkthai. And fuck Jethro for punking out like a bitch when UM got punked by Apple state.

And don;t try to get self righteous, Tre: EVERYONE on the board knows how fucking hyppocrittical that apporach is.
Now that Sparty Bball has started, you come out of the toilet talking shit again, eh? What, Dantonio let you down, honey?

I just wish MSU would stop with all the "300" crap.

Co not dismiss Purdue. They will be very good.
Absolutely. They have a great coach in Painter, and brought in a hell of a recruiting class. Purdue could leap-frog Illinois if Webber doesn`t get a hold on things.

OK, Nancy boy:

FUCK tommyz and his three posts a month. Fuck jacktalkthai. And fuck Jethro for punking out like a bitch when UM got punked by Apple state.

And don;t try to get self righteous, Tre: EVERYONE on the board knows how fucking hyppocrittical that apporach is.
Now that Sparty Bball has started, you come out of the toilet talking shit again, eh? What, Dantonio let you down, honey?

Can't come up with your own material? Nancy Boy=B Diddy

The three posters above are ten times the posters you are. They were here before you and they've all offered much more. You are not bright, you don't follow recruiting, you offer nothing in regards to pre game analysis. You're just an old clown trying to take over our mb with a bunch of meaningless rants. Way to stay on topic, as always. BTW, was I not here during the 4-0 start and am I not here after we lost to NW? YOU CAN'T EVEN POST ANYTHING REMOTELY FUCKING ACCURATE.

Absolutely. They have a great coach in Painter, and brought in a hell of a recruiting class. Purdue could leap-frog Illinois if Webber doesn`t get a hold on things.

I'm starting to question Webber. I think they missed on him. He won with someone else's recruits and they've fallen off a bit since.

I'm starting to question Webber. I think they missed on him. He won with someone else's recruits and they've fallen off a bit since.
I am afraid when he lost Gordon to Indiana, he lost alot of credibility. Coupled with the off-court problems and its looking a little shaky for he and Illinois. With Matta, Sampson, Ryan, Izzo and now Painter in the league, Weber certainly has his work cut out for him. He may not be long for Champagne-Urbana.

Man, when you look at that list, you could easily argue the BT having the best group of coaches in the country.

Man, when you look at that list, you could easily argue the BT having the best group of coaches in the country.
Yeah, I would agree with that. I know everyone yammers about the ACC, but the Big Ten is no joke (look at the NCAA tournament) and with that group of coaches and the recruits that will follow, the Big Ten could become basketball`s version of SEC football.

By the by, let's not kick dirt on Ohio State either. The Big 10 race is going to be a scorcher. OSU has the Kostas Krotchgrabber who's probably about 30 and played in Greece or some exotic port. 7-footer with touch. Matta will have them competitive. The new frosh and Herzog will be nice additions but I'm not writing any fucking checks just yet.

By the by, let's not kick dirt on Ohio State either. The Big 10 race is going to be a scorcher. OSU has the Kostas Krotchgrabber who's probably about 30 and played in Greece or some exotic port. 7-footer with touch. Matta will have them competitive. The new frosh and Herzog will be nice additions but I'm not writing any fucking checks just yet.
Hell no. MSU, Indiana, and OSU are going to be very talented. And Wisconsin, whether you like him or not, has a damn good coach in Bo Ryan, so I expect them to be right there too. And, as you said Hip, Purdue too. Great basketball season coming up.

I am writing checks damn it! (underselling?) Sometimes it is time to say enough is enough and get the job done. We've had a couple of near misses on the BT title in the last 3-4 years and it is time to take back the crown. We are the best program in the BT and it's time to prove it. Will it be easy? Nope. It is always extremely difficult. But I believe in Izzo and the group we have.

OSU will upset some people for sure BTW. But, their youth they have this year will be a far cry from what they had last year. Not even close to the same. Talented, yet they'll lose some games with very very inexperienced and defensively liable frosh.

GLUG GLUG GLUG! Green Kool Aide now being served at the WTF! Have a drink! Guaranteed national championship for the next 32 years.

I am writing checks damn it! (underselling?) Sometimes it is time to say enough is enough and get the job done. We've had a couple of near misses on the BT title in the last 3-4 years and it is time to take back the crown. We are the best program in the BT and it's time to prove it. Will it be easy? Nope. It is always extremely difficult. But I believe in Izzo and the group we have.

OSU will upset some people for sure BTW. But, their youth they have this year will be a far cry from what they had last year. Not even close to the same. Talented, yet they'll lose some games with very very inexperienced and defensively liable frosh.
Tre, I am with you on its time and lets get it done. However, perspective is also important. Do I think MSU can do it? Hell yes. Do I think it will be difficult? Hell yes. Which is, essentially, what I think you were saying.

So then, you should have just shut the fuck up? Instead, you and Tre trade being Shoulder Parrots.

So then, you should have just shut the fuck up? Instead, you and Tre trade being Shoulder Parrots.
No, I wasn`t parroting. I was just emphasizing perspective. Its called dialogue and communication. You should try it sometime. Being a hemorrhoid all the time must get tiring.

I can't even stand coming to this board anymore with nothing but same old shit like this to read. Look at the people we've lost. Jethro, Tommy Z, and even JackTalkT doesn't really come around anymore. Glad we're headed in a positive direction.

ever consider just leaving then?

WHOOOOOOOOAAAH!!! see ya! jump!! dick!! wuss!! douchbag!! asshole!! prick!! cheater!! bitch!! whore!! cocksucker!!

i doubt as many people miss you when your gone as you think.

i would rather read 50 buckdow posts before your next one. he has an element of cogency which you lack.

GLUG GLUG GLUG! Green Kool Aide now being served at the WTF! Have a drink! Guaranteed national championship for the next 32 years.

Bitch if we undersell, bitch when we oversell. Whine, cry, bitch. Where is Wizzle?

No, I think you were parroting. Yes, I do think you were.

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No, I think you were parroting. Yes, I do think you were.

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A picture of you and the young `un?

ever consider just leaving then?

WHOOOOOOOOAAAH!!! see ya! jump!! dick!! wuss!! douchbag!! asshole!! prick!! cheater!! bitch!! whore!! cocksucker!!

i doubt as many people miss you when your gone as you think.

i would rather read 50 buckdow posts before your next one. he has an element of cogency which you lack.

Funny that you want me to leave. So you and Zip can slap dicks with two posters on the forum? Whether you like me or not, I come informed and I come with heat. That is what mbs need. You don't come with any sort of analysis or discussion. You just jump into threads whining and crying. Look through this thread. We had a good discussion about BT bball and you and Zip just refuse to let a good thread thrive. You are a piece of shit and the only reason you want me gone is because I rip your shit to pieces and call you on being a pussy. Go cry some more about big hits, pussy.

Wow, a whole new twist to the "Tenuous, at best" argument: Sparty Basketball! A lifetime supply of insecure twits who attach themselves to Sparty Basketball because the Midget of Iron Mountain has turned them into a winner!
Lame jackasses, all of you! Kmart Sparties!

Wow, I start a thread talking about getting the basketball season underway and I immediately get raked over the coals. You better not be talking about me because who the fuck are you to judge me? You don't know me. You don't know anything about me.

Let me guess Tre, it was all us noninformed posters and people who dont come with heat that ran off all the people you mentioned.

Mr. Innocent.

BTW gratz on a nice win tonight against IU. Your Florida Bowl game is still within reach.

Let me guess Tre, it was all us noninformed posters and people who dont come with heat that ran off all the people you mentioned.

Mr. Innocent.

BTW gratz on a nice win tonight against IU. Your Florida Bowl game is still within reach.

I NEVER EVER said you weren't informed or said you were part of the problem. I don't agree with you much, that is expected. I wear green, you wear blue. That's a rivalry. What I don't like is the non-stop terrordome bs that Diddy and Zip throw around. Me-innocent? No. But I made an attempt to end it months ago with Jethro and Glenn. Since then the mb has been overtaken by their BS. So I said fuck it, if this is the way the administration wants it, I'll just come in with guns a blazing. We were much better when we had you, Jethro, Tommy, Hip, Jack, Jickboy, Moodini, etc. discussing. Now it's just Zip and Diddy taking over every thread. My beef isn't Michigan fans, it's the garbage ones.

This year's theme was based on the epic Spartan movie "300"

In an unusual change of scenery, Midnight Madness changed venues this year from the Breslin Center to just across the street at Munn Ice Arena, but nonetheless, the event proved to be a success as always.

This year’s theme was based on the epic movie “300” which documents 300 Spartan warriors going against an outnumbering army.

Just as the clip of “300” at every MSU football game has had success, the basketball team adopted the same idea, with players entering the court shirtless in a green cape, holding a circular golden shield.

Then coach Tom Izzo made his annual entrance at Midnight Madness. In past years he has been catapulted down from the rafters in Breslin, and last year he arrived on an army tank.

This year, Izzo entered the court decked out in silver Spartan warrior armor, taking off his helmet to reveal a fake warrior-like beard, much like the king of Sparta in “300”.


Shirtless men? Izzo in gladiator gear?

What's next? John Beilein in "Brokeback Ex-Mountaineer"?

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