It has taken a couple of days for my post-game emotions to dissipate after seeing Michigan State blow a game they probably should have won Tuesday night at Minnesota. You know the story. MSU led by nine points with twelve minutes remaining. Then Minnesota drew even in about three minutes of game time. The Spartans and Gophers were neck and neck for several minutes after that, but that is because the Spartans did not take advantage of some opportunities they were given. Those “opportunities” I am referring to were a couple of trips to the free throw line. In the span of three offensive possessions, two different players, Malik Hall and then Carson Cooper, missed both free throws on their respective trips.