<p>So sad. But the Spartans had a great run, the fouls just killed us. Raymar wasn’t on top of his game, Butler shut Summers down for the most part, and Green played great but couldn’t make the defensive plays he normally does in foul trouble. Lucious was good at the beginning but lost focus, and Allen/Roe were not at full strength. It ends up that the Kalin Lucas factor did make an impact on the outcome of the game. </p>
<p>Kudos to Butler - they played like a championship team, and I’m definitely rooting for them in the finals.</p>
<p>Michigan State had a great season, despite the loss to Butler. It’s a feat in itself that we were playing in the final four. Next year, we’ll be back for the title. Almost everyone is coming back and we’ve got a sweet incoming class.</p>
<p>Butler played okay, but I doubt they’ll get past Duke if they don’t score for a 10 minute stretch like they did against MSU. Duke is just too good both inside and outside, but I won’t count Butler out.</p>
<p>Butler will still be the champions in my eyes. </p>
<p>Screw Duke. Starting tonight they will have more bandwagon fans and more people will start wearing Duke apparel. But like UNC, they will have a HORRENDOUS season next year and no one will want to embarrass themselves in Duke apparel. Gah. Such hatred to the ACC.</p>