MSU has now won 7 games in a row, 5 of which were on the road. While beating each team by 30 would be less stressful for all of us, I am happy that the team has had to gut through a few tough wins. The other potential good thing is that it has not been the same problem over and over again. Sometimes it is turn overs, sometimes in is rebounding, sometimes it is just the other team making shots (and perhaps some bad defense).
The good news is that the team has shown that they can limit turn overs, they can rebound, and they can play defense. They just can't seem to do all three things at the same time right now. BUT, that is a focus issue, not a talent or capability issue.
That all said, the Purdue game is huge. MSU now has a few days off. They are at home, and they have no excuse for not being motivated or focused. If Purdue blows us out, please feel free to freak out. But the last two times this year that MSU played a Top 10 team (UNC and ND), MSU dominated. Granted, those two teams have faded, but the focus and effort was still what was needed for a Top 10 opponent. The Purdue game will tell us a lot. But, even if MSU does lay an egg, the potential and ceiling is still there. It isn't March yet.
The good news is that the team has shown that they can limit turn overs, they can rebound, and they can play defense. They just can't seem to do all three things at the same time right now. BUT, that is a focus issue, not a talent or capability issue.
That all said, the Purdue game is huge. MSU now has a few days off. They are at home, and they have no excuse for not being motivated or focused. If Purdue blows us out, please feel free to freak out. But the last two times this year that MSU played a Top 10 team (UNC and ND), MSU dominated. Granted, those two teams have faded, but the focus and effort was still what was needed for a Top 10 opponent. The Purdue game will tell us a lot. But, even if MSU does lay an egg, the potential and ceiling is still there. It isn't March yet.
