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          Why Michigan State could struggle

          • Bradford Doolittle, ESPN Staff WriterSep 25, 2014, 05:15 PM ET
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            • Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09
            • Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus
            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus
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          Michigan State Spartans

          2013-14: 29-9 (12-6)
          In-conference offense: 1.11 points per possession (fourth)
          In-conference defense: 1.02 points allowed per possession (third)

          What does a Michigan State down year look like? This might be the season we find out. But you probably shouldn't scurry off to Las Vegas to place that bet.