While both University of Wisconsin teams suffered similar last-second defeats, it was the manner in which the basketball team’s loss occurred that sets these two instances apart.  During the Rose Bowl, there was no question that the time had run out before Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson could spike the ball at the Ducks’ 25-yard line.

As for last night’s game, I’m still not sure what to make of those final seconds.

With the Badgers trailing the Michigan State Spartans by three with less than five seconds remaining, Jordan Taylor’s three-point attempt missed the target, but Ryan Evans was able to grab the rebound, carry the ball outside the three-point arch and hit what appeared to be a game-tying basket.  The initial replay looked as though the basket would stand, but that was before everyone realized that the time on the arena scoreboard – which is the one used on the screen during television broadcasts – was one second behind the time that is displayed on the shot clock directly behind the backboard.

As it turns out, the time on the shot-clock overrides the time on the arena scoreboard, resulting in no basket and a Spartans victory.

The replay at the 0:35 mark provides a great view of the differentiation between the two clocks.  You can check it out below.

Johnson was even kind enough to accompany the man on one knee, giving the woman no choice but to accept the proposal.  And interestingly enough, all that the future groom received was a high-five from his future bride following the acceptance, while Johnson received a full-out hug.

It will be interesting to see what happens to this relationship once the woman realizes that Magic Johnson isn’t a part of the package she accepted.

As far as the above Facebook conversation goes, I’d say the Wolverines won that round, but the big question is who will come out on top when Michigan travels to Spartan Stadium to take on Michigan State in a highly anticipated Big Ten matchup.

The Spartans may have home-field advantage, but I have to go with Denard Robinson and the Wolverines in this game.  After all, I will always side with the team that supports a cure for breast cancer, rather than the team that supports the disease itself.

Hard working TPS cameramen managed to find one female fan who was so board by the lack of action on the court, she slept through the entire second half. You know a game was bad when the only highlight we can show you is of a fan nodding in and out of consciousness.

I’m sure many people were doing the same thing in the privacy of their own homes during this one. Unless you are a fan of North Carolina and in that case, I’m sure you really enjoyed the game.

Check out Hasheem Thabeet wearing sunglasses at Ford Field during NCAA finals.

Video angle #2

The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan State Spartans will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Spartan Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Buckeyes listed as 4-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game’s total is sitting at 41½.

Beanie Wells ran for 95 yards on 22 carries, as Ohio State handled Purdue 16-3 in Week 7.

Ohio State couldn’t cash as 18-point home favorites as the game played under the 43.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Javon Ringer ran for 124 yards on 35 carries with two touchdowns to lead Michigan State past Northwestern 37-20 in Week 7.

Michigan State covered as 3-point road favorites as the game played over the 44-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Ohio State has won 4 straight games.
Michigan State has won 6 straight games.

Team records:
Ohio State: 6-1 SU, 1-5 ATS
Michigan State: 6-1 SU, 4-3 ATS

Ohio State most recently:
When playing in October are 10-0
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 9-1

Michigan State most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Michigan State
Ohio State is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Ohio State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ohio State’s last 6 games
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 5 games at home
Michigan State is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games

Next up:
Ohio State home to Penn State, Saturday, October 25
Michigan State at Michigan, Saturday, October 25

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