As I look at the calendar, we are now in late February. Usually by this time of year in Michigan, we are watching the snow slowly recede during our daily commutes to work and watching Tom Izzo’s ball club closely to see whether the Michigan State Spartans can snag yet another Big Ten title and/or make another long run in March.
But, this year is not like normal years.
A week ago, the Spartans were essentially left for dead. After MSU faded late in West Lafayette to sink to 4-9, most pundits declared that Michigan State’s NCAA Tournament streak was officially over.