Since Sunday's loss, I have heard it said a few times how Michigan State out Virginia-ed Virginia. I have heard about the adjustments Izzo made in deciding to make UVA beat them from the outside by taking away the lane to keep Brogdon and Anderson from driving. We have heard other teams talk about UVAs conditioning and strength, the Louisville guard said their players needed to get like UVA and that UVA had 'grown men bodies.' What Izzo did was take away UVAs strength and made them play to their weakness. Brogdon and Anderson are stronger than any guards they play and if you give them the lane, they will beat you all day to the hoop. When was the last time UVA attempted 17 three point shots? This was a roll of the dice by Izzo, it was a great move but one that only works when UVA shoots 29 percent and goes 2 for 17 from three. The poster who said UVA wins 8 out of 10 times is not that far off, really. Don't believe it? Just change that three ration to a paltry 5 for 17. What do you have? 9 more points.
You know what this game reminded me of? This game reminded me of the game where UVA beat back Notre Dame. I don't think Notre Dame ever led the game and they were always within 3-8 points but could never close they gap. UVA took away Notre Dame's strength, albeit by a different means, and strangled their way to victory. Yes, Michigan State out Virginia-ed Virginia. What exactly does that mean? They won with defensive strategy and physicality.
See you next year.
This post was edited on 3/25 12:02 PM by Arden918
You know what this game reminded me of? This game reminded me of the game where UVA beat back Notre Dame. I don't think Notre Dame ever led the game and they were always within 3-8 points but could never close they gap. UVA took away Notre Dame's strength, albeit by a different means, and strangled their way to victory. Yes, Michigan State out Virginia-ed Virginia. What exactly does that mean? They won with defensive strategy and physicality.
See you next year.
This post was edited on 3/25 12:02 PM by Arden918
