Live from Cameron
... where fighting for a press room seat is a classic case of the Darwinian struggle for survival. Can't wait to head out to press row in a few minutes. Wish I hadn't put on those extra pounds over the holidays.
What's that? The game? Oh yeah. Let me just say up front that I'm not making a prediction (throwing a bone to all those State fans who are bitter that I picked the Wolfies to win at UNC). So I'll leave it at this - I think the game will be close.
I think State matches up fairly well with Duke. The Blue Devils are famous for shutting down an opponents top one or two scoring threats. But the Wolfies - as we all know by now - are all about egalitarianism. So if State stays patient and runs its offense, I expect it score.
Can the Wolfies shut down Duke on the other end? I'm expecting JJ to get his points, but I think State has a shot - not a guarantee, but a shot - at containing Shelden Williams if Cedric Simmons can stay out of foul trouble.
What happens if Cedric picks up a few early fouls? See the UNC game.
Allrighty, time to squeeze into a seat on press row ...