Spartans always ready for a battle

Posted Mar 17, 2007

The Tar Heels are lightning bolts compared to Michigan State's thunder. They're tough, too. In fact, Izzo says Tyler Hansbrough, alone, is tougher than his entire team. But there's little doubt that the game tonight will be all about a battle of wills -- Carolina's fast feet versus Michigan State's broad shoulders. "It's not going to be easy," Williams said. "But we just can't take what they give us or want us to have." (Raleigh News & Observer)

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