The Spartans are the #5-seed in the South region, squaring off against Temple in the first round: discuss.Some of my preliminary thoughts:
1.) The Trailing Spouse and I were sincerely hoping that MSU would be placed in the Midwest bracket since we have tickets to the quarterfinal games in Detroit. Alas, 'twas not to be.
2.) The #5-seed may be a concern to some, as historically the 5/12 matchups are rife with upsets. (Here is a thoughtful analysis of the 5/12 upsets in the last decade or so, though the author -- rightfully so, in my opinion -- advises against taking Temple over MSU this year given that the Spartans tend to show extraordinary tenacity in the tourney.)
3.) The Spartans likely are looking to avenge their loss in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Tournament. Their meltdown against Wisconsin just might provide them with the focus they need to make a great tournament run.
4.) The snow is melting, the birds are chirping, and the crocuses are peeking up through the earth. The semester is more than halfway over and the students are emerging from their hibernation to enliven campus again. And the purest, most compelling playoff series in all of athletics is about to begin. If this isn't your favorite time of year, I don't know what is!
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