Michigan State Opens Seventh Straight NCAA Tournament Against Nevada
3/16/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
March 16, 2004
EAST LANSING, Mich. -
#7 Michigan State (18-11)vs. #10 Nevada (23-8)
March 18, 20047:35 p.m. ESTSeattle, Wash.KeyArena (15,660)
Radio: Spartan Sports Network - Will Tieman (Play by Play), Gus Ganakas (Color). Flagship - WJIM (1240 AM/97.5 FM)
TV: CBS - Ian Eagle (Play by Play), Jim Spanarkel (Color), Greg Kelser (Sidelines)
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The Opening Tip
Winners of 13 of its last 17 games, Michigan State enters its seventh straight NCAA Tournament as the No. 7 seed in the St. Louis region. The Spartans open with a game against No. 10 Nevada, champions of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament. MSU currently owns the longest NCAA appearance streak in the Big Ten. Last season, the No. 7-seeded Spartans advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the fourth time in five seasons. The winner of the MSU/Nevada contest will face the Gonzaga/Valparaiso winner on Saturday afternoon.
The Starting Five (And A Sixth Man)
Seven Straight NCAA Appearances - Michigan State is making its school record seventh straight NCAA Tournament appearance. It is the longest current streak among Big Ten schools and tied for eighth longest in the nation. Only Arizona (20), Kansas (15), Cincinnati (13), Kentucky (13), Maryland (11), Stanford (10) and Duke (9) have longer current streaks. Oklahoma State is also making its seventh consecutive trip.
MSU In The NCAA Tournament - Michigan State is making its 18th appearance in the NCAA Tournament with a record of 36-16 in its previous 17 tournaments. MSU has made five trips to the Final Four (1957, 1979, 1999, 2000, 2001) and captured the NCAA Championship in 1979 and 2000.
MSU In The First Round - In its 17 NCAA Tournaments, Michigan State has a record of 14-3 in the first round. Tom Izzo is 5-1 in first-round games.
Exclusive Company - Michigan State ranks sixth among all schools in NCAA Tournament winning percentage for teams with at least 20 tournament games. MSU's .692 winning percentage (36-16) trails only Duke (.762, 77-24), UCLA (.734, 80-29), Kentucky (.702, 92-39), North Carolina (.698, 81-35) and UNLV (.698, 30-13).
At His Best When It Counts - Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo owns the best NCAA Tournament winning percentage among active coaches at .792 (19-5). In fact, his percentage ranks sixth all-time and second behind just John Wooden (.825) among coaches with more than 20 games. (See page 4 for a list of the top five active coaches.)
A Silver Anniversary - The 2004 NCAA Tournament marks the 25th anniversary of Michigan State's first NCAA Championship in men's basketball in 1979. Led by the All-America tandem of sophomore Earvin "Magic" Johnson and senior Greg Kelser, the Spartans cruised to the title with an average margin of victory of +20.8. MSU defeated Indiana State, 75-64, in the championship game, in what is still the highest-rated televised college basketball game as NBC's broadcast held a 24.1 rating and a 38 share. Michigan State celebrated the '79 Spartans this season by holding a reunion of the 1979 Final Four at the Coca-Cola Spartan Classic in November, featuring the original matchups of the national semifinals. MSU also unveiled a statue of Johnson in front of the Breslin Center on November 1.
NCAA Tournament Notes
MSU As A No. 7 Seed - This is the second straight season that Michigan State has earned a No. 7 seed, as the Spartans advanced to the Elite Eight last year. MSU was also a No. 7 seed in 1994, defeating No. 10 Seton Hall, 84-73, before falling to No. 2 Duke, 85-74.
Spartan Opponents In NCAA Tournament - Seven of Michigan State's opponents, including five non-conference teams, from the 2003-04 season are in the NCAA Tournament. The list includes DePaul, Duke, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Syracuse and Wisconsin.
MSU In Second Round - Since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, Michigan State has advanced to the second round 10 times. MSU has a 7-3 record in second-round games, including five straight wins.
Two Titles Not Too Shabby - Michigan State is one of just 12 schools to have won two or more NCAA Championships. Cincinnati, Kansas, Louisville, North Carolina State, Oklahoma State and San Francisco join MSU with two titles. Only Duke (3), North Carolina (3), Indiana (5), Kentucky (7) and UCLA (11) have won more titles.
2003 NCAA Tournament Recap Notes
First Round - No. 7 Michigan State 79 - No. 10 Colorado 64
Second Round - No. 7 Michigan State 68 - No. 2 Florida 46
Regional Semifinal - No. 7 Michigan State 60 - No. 6 Maryland 58
Regional Final - No. 1 Texas 85 - No. 7 Michigan State 76
* Michigan State advanced to the Elite Eight for the fourth time in five years, joining Duke and Kentucky as the only schools to accomplish that feat since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985; no team other than MSU in college basketball has advanced to more than two Elite Eights in the last five seasons.
* Michigan State advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the fifth time in the last six seasons, a feat equalled or surpassed by just Duke (6), Maryland (5) and Kentucky (5).
* Michigan State cruised through the first weekend with a +18.5 margin of victory.
* Michigan State had to play Florida in Tampa, Fla., and Texas in San Antonio.
* The Spartans held their four opponents to 41.8 percent shooting.
* Paul Davis and Erazem Lorbek were named to the All-South Region team.
* MSU's 22-point margin of victory over Florida tied the largest margin by a No. 7 seed over a No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament history as Alabama defeated Arizona, 77-55, on March 18, 1990.
* Michigan State was led in scoring by a freshman in each game - Erazem Lorbek (17 points vs. Colorado), Maurice Ager (16 points vs. Florida) and Paul Davis (13 points vs. Maryland, 15 points vs. Texas).
Nevada Notes
About Nevada - Nevada finished 23-8 overall and 13-5 in the Western Athletic Conference, placing second behind UTEP. The Wolf Pack received an automatic bid to the tournament by winning the WAC's postseason tournament.
Coach Johnson - Trent Johnson (Boise State, '83) is in his fifth year as coach at Nevada with a record of 77-73. Prior to taking his first head coaching job at Nevada, Johnson was an assistant coach at Stanford, Rice, Washington, and Utah. This is his first appearance as a head coach in the NCAA Tournament.
Spartans Vs. The Wolf Pack - Michigan State and Nevada have never met in basketball.
Scouting The Wolf Pack - Nevada has the WAC's leading scorer and Player of the Year in junior guard Kirk Snyder, who averaged 18.7 ppg ... The Wolf Pack averaged 75.8 ppg and were second in the WAC in scoring differential with a margin of +10 ... Nevada comes into the tournament on a seven game winning streak, having won 14 of its last 16 games.
Nevada Vs. The Field - The Wolf Pack have a record of 5-3 against teams in the tournament. They recorded wins against Vermont, Alabama St., Kansas, and UTEP (twice), while falling to Connecticut, Pacific, and UTEP.
Common Opponents - Nevada and Michigan State share Kansas as a common opponent. The Spartans lost to the Jayhawks, 81-74, in Lawrence, Kan. (Nov. 25), while the Wolf Pack defeated KU, 75-61, in Reno (Dec. 21).
Gonzaga Notes
About Gonzaga - Gonzaga finished 27-2 overall and a perfect 14-0 in the West Coast Conference. The Bulldogs received an automatic berth to the tournament by winning the WCC postseason tournament.
Coach Few - Mark Few (Oregon, '87) is in his fifth year at Gonzaga and has a record of 132-31. He has led the Bulldogs to five straight NCAA Tournament berths and has a record of 5-4 in the tourney, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in 2000 and 2001.
Spartans Vs. The Bulldogs - Michigan State leads the all-time series with Gonzaga, 2-0. Most recently, the Spartans defeated the Bulldogs, 77-62, in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2001 NCAA Tournament in Atlanta.
Scouting the Bulldogs - Gonzaga ranks second in the nation field-goal percentage (.515), third in 3-point percentage (.414) and eighth in free-throw percentage (.756) ... The Bulldogs enter the NCAA Tournament fifth in the nation in scoring offense with 82.3 ppg ... Gonzaga is led by Second-Team NABC All-American senior Blake Stepp, who ranks ninth in the nation in assists per game (6.7 apg).
Gonzaga vs. The Field - Gonzaga has a record of 3-2 against teams in the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs notched wins against Washington, Maryland and Eastern Washington, while falling to St. Joseph's and Stanford.
Common Opponents - The Spartans and Bulldogs have no common opponents this season.
Valparaiso Notes
About Valparaiso - Valparaiso finished with a record of 18-12 and 11-5 in the Mid-Continent Conference to capture the regular-season conference championship. The Crusaders received an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament by winning the conference tournament.
Coach Drew - Homer Drew (William Jewell, '66) is 254-196 in 15 years at Valparaiso. Overall, Drew is 523-318 in his 27th year of coaching. He is making his seventh NCAA Tournament appearance, having advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in 1998.
Spartans Vs. The Crusaders - Michigan State leads the all-time series with Valparaiso, 3-1. The Spartans opened their march to the 2000 NCAA Championship with a 65-38 first-round victory over the Crusaders in Cleveland, Ohio. The three other meetings in the series took place in the 1920s.
Scouting the Crusaders - Senior forward Joaquim "Kikas" Gomes, sophomore forward Dan Oppland and junior guard Ali Berdiel were all named Second-Team All-Mid-Con ... The Crusaders led their conference in rebounding with 38.4 boards per game ... Valparaiso brings a five-game winning streak into the tournament and has won 14 of its last 17 games.
Valparaiso vs. The Field - Valparaiso is 1-3 against teams in the tournament, losing to Cincinnati, Duke and Louisiana-Lafayette, while defeating Liberty.
Common Opponents - Michigan State and Valparaiso share two common opponents in Duke and South Florida. MSU lost to Duke and defeated USF, while Valparaiso lost to both teams.
2004 Big Ten Tournament Notes
* Chris Hill recorded nine assists and no turnovers in two games, including six assists vs. Wisconsin.
* Hill was also Michigan State's leading scorer, averaging 14.0 points per game.
* After scoring a combined 14 points in the five games leading up to the Big Ten Tournament, Shannon Brown averaged 13.0 points in the tournament, including a career-best tying 15 points vs. Wisconsin.
* Michigan State shot 57.8 percent (52-of-90) in the Big Ten Tournament, including 52.0 percent from 3-point range (13-of-25).
* The loss to Wisconsin marked the first time all year that MSU lost when leading at the half and just the second loss when the Spartans shot better from the field than their opponent.
* Michigan State's five turnovers vs. Wisconsin were the fewest MSU had committed this season; the previous low was nine in the season opener vs. Bucknell (11/21).
MSU Basketball Notes
Spartan Shooting Among Best Ever - Michigan State is shooting 49.5 percent from the field, including a remarkable 52.2 percent in Big Ten games. The Spartans' 52.2 percent shooting in conference games is the best in school history since the '86-87 squad shot 52.7 percent and the best in the Big Ten since Indiana shot 52.4 percent in 1991. MSU's 43.4 percent 3-point shooting is the best in Big Ten history since Indiana shot 44.6 percent in 1994.
MSU's Potent Offense - Michigan State finished the Big Ten season leading the league in field-goal percentage (.522), 3-point field-goal percentage (.434), free throw percentage (.777) and scoring offense (71.3 ppg), becoming the first school in league history to lead the conference in all four categories in the same season.
More Shooting Stats - Michigan State has shot 50 percent or better from the field in 16 games this season, including 14 of the last 18 contests. The Spartans have topped the 60-percent mark in four games. MSU's best effort was 73.3 percent shooting at Ohio State on Feb. 7. On 17 occasions, MSU has shot better than 40 percent from 3-point range, including seven games at 50 percent or better.
Some Of The Nation's Best - Michigan State ranks fourth in the nation in free-throw shooting, fifth in field-goal percentage and sixth in 3-point field-goal percentage. Gonzaga is the only other team to rank in the top 10 nationally in all three categories. Finishing Strong - Following a 77-64 loss at Wisconsin on Jan. 10, Michigan State stood at 5-7 overall, 0-1 in the Big Ten Conference. Since that game, MSU has won 13 of its last 17 games, including 10 of its last 13.
MSU's Month - Michigan State is 30-9 in March since the 1998-99 season. For his career, Tom Izzo is 37-16 in March.
Torbert On The Money - Kelvin Torbert is the only Big Ten player to rank in the top 10 in the league in field-goal percentage (7th, .535), 3-point field-goal percentage (1st, .483) and free-throw percentage (6th, .795). The same can be said for his efforts in conference play, where he is shooting .543 from the field (6th), .870 from the foul line (3rd) and .588 from 3-point range (1st). Torbert entered his junior season as a career 41.1 percent shooter, including just 31.8 percent from 3-point range.
Hill Hits The Books - Chris Hill was named First-Team Academic All-American with a 3.84 grade-point average in finance, becoming MSU's first first-team honoree since 1979 when Greg Kelser earned the honor. Last season, he was a third-team Academic All-America honoree. He is also a member of the MSU Honors College. Hill joins Kelser, Matt Steigenga (1990, 3rd Team) and Ralph Simpson (1970) as the only Spartans to earn Academic All-America honors.
Davis Shares The Ball - Center Paul Davis is known for his scoring, but his passing is equally important in a potent Spartan offensive attack. Davis ranks third on the team at 2.0 assists per game, including 2.3 apg in Big Ten games. He recorded a career-best six assists vs. Penn State (2/28), one game after recording four vs. Michigan (2/24). He also dished out five assists against Ohio State (2/10).
Spartan Comebacks - The Spartans have won four of their last six games when trailing at halftime, after losing the first eight games of the year in which they trailed at the break. The trend started at Minnesota (1/28), when the Spartans rallied from 23 points down in the first half and 16 points at halftime, establishing the largest comeback from a halftime deficit in recorded MSU history as they pulled out a 79-78 overtime win. In the following game against Indiana (1/31), MSU trailed by eight points late in the first half and one at the break, before pulling away in the second half. In the second game against Minnesota (2/14), the Gophers held an eight-point halftime lead, before MSU outscored UM 38-19 in the second half. MSU trailed Michigan (2/24), 34-26, at the half and 52-40 with 11:15 left before rallying for a 72-69 win.
Getting Defensive - Michigan State has held its last 12 opponents to 42.9 percent shooting (33.6 percent from 3-point range), with seven of its last 12 opponents shooting below 44 percent. This season, Spartan opponents are shooting an uncharacteristically high 45.7 percent from the field, but that total is down from 48.8 percent on Jan. 11. On the season, eight Spartan opponents have shot at least 50 percent, with two topping the 60 percent mark. By comparison, MSU held its opponents to 40.3 percent shooting last season to rank second in the Big Ten, and allowed just four opponents to shoot 50 percent.
Limiting Points - Holding opponents to a low shooting percentage is important, but even more important is holding opponents to a limited number of points. Over the last eight games, the Spartan defense is allowing just 58.9 points per game, holding five opponents under 60 points. Prior to this stretch, MSU had allowed six straight opponents to score 70 points or more. The Spartans are 9-0 when allowing fewer than 60 points and 12-3 when allowing fewer than 70.
Spartans Clicking On Offense - In the nine games before Christmas, Michigan State was shooting 43.3 percent from the field and 32.6 percent from 3-point range. Since returning from the holiday break, the MSU offense has been very good. In the last 20 games, MSU is averaging 72.3 points while shooting 52.7 percent from the field, 43.9 percent from 3-point range and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The improvement is an all-around team effort, as all seven of MSU's top scorers are shooting better from the field and from 3-point range after Christmas. In addition, MSU is also averaging 15.6 assists per contest. MSU is 14-6 since Christmas.
Hot Second Half Shooting - Michigan State shot 55.5 percent (196-of-353) from the field in the second half of Big Ten games, shooting over 60 percent in nine of 16 games.
Money At The Charity Stripe - The Spartans lead the Big Ten in free-throw percentage at .769. Six different Spartans have attempted at least 57 free throws this season, and each one is shooting at least 70.0 percent from the line, with five shooting 75.4 percent or better. On the season, MSU ranks fourth in the nation in free throw shooting.
All-Big Ten Spartans - Paul Davis was named First-Team All-Big Ten by both the league's coaches and media. Chris Hill earned a spot on both second teams, while Kelvin Torbert was named Third-Team All-Big Ten by the media. Shannon Brown found a spot on the five-member All-Freshman team.
Davis Earns All-District Honors - Paul Davis was recently named to the NABC All-District 11 first team. Davis is one of 10 players from the states of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin to be honored by the members of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Wisconsin's Devin Harris, Minnesota's Kris Humphries, Marquette's Travis Diener and Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Dylan Page join Davis on the first team. Davis also earned a spot on the USBWA All-District 5 squad, where he is joined by Harris, Humphries, Diener, Page, Illinois' Deron Williams, Southern Illinois' Darren Brooks, Indiana's Bracey Wright, Illinois' Dee Brown and Notre Dame's Chris Thomas.
Davis Down Low - Paul Davis has scored in double figures in 24 of 29 games this season, including eight games with 20 points or more. Davis has earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors twice this season. The second time came on Feb. 2, after averaging 25.5 points in Spartan victories over Minnesota and Indiana. He won the first award on Jan. 19 after averaging 16.0 points and 7.5 rebounds in two Spartan victories over Penn State and Michigan.
Hill Tops 1,000 - With 17 points against Penn State (Jan. 14), Chris Hill became the 31st player in Michigan State history to score 1,000 points in his career. Hill currently stands at 1,242 points, tied for 18th place with Stan Washington on the MSU all-time scoring list. He needs 34 points to pass Quinton Brooks (1,275 points).
200 And Counting - With MSU's 89-72 victory over Iowa on Feb. 4, 2004, Tom Izzo recorded the 200th victory of his Spartan career, becoming just the third coach in MSU history to accomplish that feat, joining Jud Heathcote (340 wins) and Benjamin VanAlstyne (232 wins). Izzo became the eighth head coach in NCAA history to record 200 wins in his first nine seasons (among coaches with half their seasons at Division I), joining Roy Williams (247), Everett Case (241), Denny Crum (219), Jerry Tarkanian (218), John Calipari (210), Tubby Smith (210) and Jim Boeheim (204).
100 Big Ten Wins - With a 69-58 Spartan victory over Minnesota on Feb. 14, Tom Izzo became the 17th coach in Big Ten history to record 100 league wins. Izzo also became just the third coach to reach win No. 100 in his first nine seasons, joining Bob Knight and Gene Keady. Both Knight and Keady reached win No. 100 in their eighth season. Knight leads the Big Ten with 353 league victories, while Keady stands second. Former MSU coach Jud Heathcote ranks sixth with 182 league victories.
The Junior Trio - Without a doubt, the most experienced players on MSU's roster are the junior trio of Alan Anderson, Chris Hill and Kelvin Torbert. Tom Izzo has stated publicly that this team will go as far as those three can take them. The key to MSU's success is getting them to play well together. MSU is 6-1 in games where all three score in double figures, including a 4-0 record in Big Ten games.
Hill For Three - Chris Hill is among the best three-point shooters in MSU history. He ranks second in career 3-point field goals made (244) and career attempts (563) and sixth in career 3-point field-goal percentage (.433). Hill has made at least one 3-point field goal in 91 of 95 games in his career. He has made at least three 3-pointers in 16 of his last 23 games. With 83 3-point field goals this season, he ranks fifth on the MSU single-season list. His 244 career 3-point field goals rank seventh in Big Ten history. On the season, he ranks second in the Big Ten in 3-point percentage shooting (.461) behind teammate Kelvin Torbert and 10th in the nation according to the most recent NCAA statistics (.456 as of 3/8).
Bench Production - Michigan State is taking advantage of its depth as the Spartan bench has scored 543 of MSU's 2072 points (26.2 percent). MSU's bench has outscored its opponents' reserves in 20 of 29 contests, posting a 16-4 record in those games. Conversely, MSU is just 2-7 when its bench is outscored.
A Variety Of Lineups - Michigan State has found stability in its rotation as the Spartans have used the same lineup for 17 of the past 18 contests, with the lone exception being on Senior Day when seniors Jason Andreas and Rashi Johnson got the starting nod. On the season, MSU has used eight different starting lineups. Davis is the only Spartan to start all 29 games, as 10 different players have started at least one game.
Spartan Great Earns NCAA Award - Former Michigan State All-American Greg Kelser was one of six recipients of the 2004 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award, presented annually to former student-athletes who have distinguished themselves since completing their collegiate careers. Kelser was an All-American and Academic All-American in 1979 as the Spartans won the NCAA Championship. After an NBA career, Kelser got involved in broadcasting both college basketball and the NBA. He is also heavily involved with community service projects. Kelser was honored Sunday, Jan. 11 at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tenn.
Turnovers Critical - MSU stands a better chance of winning when it takes care of the ball. In their 18 wins, the Spartans are averaging 14.2 turnovers. In the 11 losses, however, MSU has averaged 15.4.
Halftime Lead Is An Indicator - The halftime score has been a good indicator of the outcome of MSU's games this season. The Spartans are 13-1 when entering the half with a lead, but are just 4-10 when trailing at the break. MSU, however, has won four of its last five games when trailing at the half, including overcoming a 16-point deficit at Minnesota, the largest halftime deficit ever overcome in recorded Spartan history dating back to 1950. MSU is also 1-0 when tied at the half.
BasketBowl Breaks Attendance Record - A world-record crowd of 78,129 attended "The BasketBowl" between Michigan State and Kentucky on Dec. 13, 2003, at Detroit's Ford Field. The attendance total shattered the previous record of 75,000 held by the Harlem Globetrotters during a 1951 exhibition game in Berlin, Germany. The previous NCAA record was 68,112 for a game between Louisiana State and Notre Dame on Jan. 20, 1990, at the Louisiana Superdome. The largest crowd ever to watch a Michigan State game prior to The BasketBowl was 45,406 at the 2001 Final Four in Minneapolis.
It's All About Boardwork - Michigan State has led the Big Ten in rebounding margin for six straight seasons, including leading the nation in both 2000 (+11.7) and 2001 (+15.4). In Tom Izzo's nine years as head coach, MSU has outrebounded its opponent in 238 of 296 games (80.4 percent).
Spartans Spread Minutes - Sixteen different Spartans have seen game action this season, including 10 averaging 6.7 minutes or more per contest. Six average 22.3 minutes or more, while Chris Hill (32.3 mpg) is the only one averaging more than 30 minutes per game.
Home To Mr. Basketball - Four of the last five recipients of Michigan's Mr. Basketball Award, presented to the top high school player in the state, have gone on to wear a Spartan jersey. Jason Richardson (Saginaw Arthur Hill HS) won the award in 1999, followed by Marcus Taylor (Lansing Waverly HS) in 2000, Kelvin Torbert (Flint Northwestern HS) in 2001 and Paul Davis (Rochester HS) in 2002. In 2003, Shannon Brown (Proviso East HS) captured Illinois' Mr. Basketball Award.
Playing The Best - Michigan State's 2003-04 schedule has the opportunity to go down as one of the greatest in college basketball history. Opponents on this year's slate have combined for 32 National Championships, 406 NCAA Tournament appearances, seven of the 11 all-time winningest programs, five of the six all-time winningest Final Four teams, eight 2003 conference champions and 14 2003 postseason teams (10 NCAA Tournament and four NIT).
Statue Specifics - The statue honoring Earvin "Magic" Johnson was unveiled on Nov. 1. The structure, entitled "Always A Champion," symbolizes Johnson's championships at the high school, collegiate, NBA and Olympic levels with a statue of his body erupting from four abstract figures. The total height of the structure and base is approximately 12-feet tall, with the actual statue of Johnson less than 9-feet tall. The cost of the project is approximately $250,000 and is funded entirely through private donations. In the sculpture, Johnson is looking up the court with the basketball in one hand and is directing his teammates with the other hand, all of which were attributes that made him one of the greatest basketball players of all time and the man who made "triple-double" part of the basketball vocabulary. The statue was designed by sculptor Omri Amrany from the Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany, based in Highland Park, Ill. Amrany's previous works include the Michael Jordan statue in front of Chicago's United Center, a Harry Caray statue at the entrance to Chicago's Wrigley Field and six statues of great Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Most recently, he's completed statues of Vince Lombardi and Earl "Curly" Lambeau at Green Bay's Lambeau Field and a statue of Al McGuire at Marquette.
