MSU deals with Temple; now faces Pitt

After avoiding being goon-ed at the hands of Temple, the Michigan State Spartans will face the Pittsburgh Panters (H excluded purposely) today.

Spartini will probably have trouble with Pitt, however. ESPN analyst/chair thrower Bobby Knight has predicted that Pitt will win the entire tournament.

Pitt has won 5 straight games coming into their matchup with the 300, winning the Big East tournament after defeating Georgetown.

Should be a pretty interesting game. Pitt has a great front lie of forwards, and Michigan State's strength lies in their guard play. If Michigan State can contain freshman DeJuan Blair inside, then they might have a chance, but otherwise it will take a huge game from both Neitzel and Morgan to win one for the Izzo.