It’s a funny time to mention this considering Michigan State has won its past three men’s basketball games against Michigan, but the rivalry has never been better — or more intense.
Point to football. To Twitter wars. To the residue from signing day in which the vitriol reached a beautiful crescendo this week.
Whatever it is, the schools — and its fans — pay more attention to the other than ever. Ain’t it glorious?
Next year’s football game in East Lansing should be a toss-up, just as today’s basketball should be. Sure, the Spartans might be favored and bring more experience, polish, depth and skill, but that doesn’t mean the Wolverines can’t win.