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Mar 28, 2025 · Griffin Warner & Big East Ben · 96 Views

🎙️ Elite 8 Free Pick – Michigan State vs. Auburn
Hosts: Griffin Warner & Big East Ben
Topic: Michigan State vs. Auburn Elite 8 Analysis
Duration Covered: 0:00 – 7:31
🕒 [0:00 – 4:42] Griffin Warner: Game Lines & Auburn’s Explosive Run
Griffin Warner opens the discussion by noting the betting line for the upcoming Elite 8 matchup in Atlanta: Michigan State is a 5-point underdog, with a total set at 149.5 points.
He immediately shifts focus to the Auburn vs. Michigan game and critiques Michigan's inability to cover despite leading by 10 points in the second half as 9.5-point underdogs. He labels it “brutal” and reflects on Auburn’s explosive nature:
“Auburn did the UConn thing...Auburn has that spurtability.”
Warner highlights that Auburn went on a 31-8 run, largely driven by Denver Jones and Todd Pettiford. He critiques Johni Broome’s performance, stating:
“Broome has not been good for a month.”
He believed Michigan’s big men neutralized Broome, though Michigan failed to control the glass. Vlad Golden, in particular, had a poor showing:
Golden’s Stats: 2-for-8 shooting, missed two free throws badly.
“Vlad Golden in a bad game, two for eight... throwing them up there, Bill Walton style.”
Warner attributes Auburn’s run to Denver Jones (4-for-7 from three) and Pettiford, who despite going 2-for-7 from three, hit key shots and drew fouls:
“Denver Jones being unconscious… Pettiford then, I think, hit a two, got fouled, just because he kicked his leg out, Kobe style.”
Warner had hoped for a Michigan State vs. Michigan matchup in the Elite 8 but notes how quickly Auburn took control. Turning to Michigan State, he expresses disappointment despite their win:
“I wasn’t impressed with Michigan State either... basically losing the whole game to a Mississippi game.”
He references a key moment when Vidula and Dre Davis both went out with two fouls, giving Michigan State an opportunity they barely seized. Despite outshooting Ole Miss from three in the first half, it was Jace Richards who stood out:
Jace Richards: “He’s the only guy on the team that can shoot… He’s like Steve Novak out there.”
Griffin emphasizes that Richards’ emergence changed Michigan State’s season.
He also praises Sean Vidula, despite his team’s shaky performance:
“He has had an incredible tournament, incredible career... Sean Vidula at Virginia Tech... was always a cover in the ACC.”
On Michigan State’s gameplay, Griffin criticizes their double-big starting lineup:

“I don’t have a situation all year where Michigan State did not start two big guys… and they were down 10 points.”
He lauds Cone Carr, who had his first start:
Cone Carr’s Performance: Made threes, showed athleticism, played a great game.
🕒 [4:42 – 7:10] Big East Ben & Griffin Warner: Shooting Disparities & On-Air Blunders
Big East Ben briefly chimes in:
“Oh, this is a guy that can only dunk, right?”
Griffin continues by confirming Carr’s shooting mixed results:
“He made one and the other one was really off.”
He criticizes Fears (likely Tre Holloman) for poor shooting:
“He was literally brick laying every time.”
Warner summarizes a key contrast:
“Auburn makes threes and Michigan State does not.”
He shifts to a humorous breakdown of broadcasting errors:
Bill Raftery repeatedly calling Holloman "Holloway".
Confusion between announcers Ian Eagle (aka "the Bird") and Vern Lundquist.
Raftery possibly mistaking Sean Vidula for Larry Bird.
They briefly quiz each other on announcers’ ages:
Bill Raftery: 81
Vern Lundquist: 84
Griffin jokes that Vern must be “permanently located on the 16th green at the Masters.”
🕒 [7:11 – 7:31] Final Picks & Tone Check
Ben notes Griffin seems “sour on Auburn,” to which Griffin replies:
“I might be more sour [on] Michigan State... seemed to luck their way into this round.”
📊 Final Picks:
Griffin Warner: Picks Michigan State +5, but doesn't love it.
Big East Ben: Opposes the pick, expects Auburn to win decisively.

📝 Key Player Stats Mentioned:
Player Team Performance Notes
Johni Broome Auburn Ineffective; "not good for a month"
Vlad Golden Michigan 2-for-8 shooting; bad free throws
Denver Jones Auburn 4-for-7 from three; led scoring run
Todd Pettiford Auburn 2-for-7 from three; key shots/fouls
Jace Richards Michigan State Elite shooter; season-changer
Sean Vidula Michigan State Stellar tournament and career
Cone Carr Michigan State First start; made threes; athletic
📊 Team-Level Insights:
Auburn: Demonstrated high “spurtability” with a 31-8 run, driven by perimeter shooting.

Michigan State: Struggled offensively; overly reliant on big men; benefited from opponent foul trouble.

Ole Miss (opponent): Lost momentum after Vidula and Davis benched with fouls.

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