On paper, North Carolina should run Michigan State out of the building during Monday’s national title game.

The Heels have more NBA-caliber players, a more experienced team and the game’s most potent offense.

Yet a big, big part of me thinks the Spartans are going to win Monday. Not sure who I’m picking just yet, but I do know that in working up these player matchups for the title game, I found myself unable to choose between Ty Lawson and Kalin Lucas and which roster has the superior bench.  

Plus, there’s the whole home crowd thing. Ford Field’s a cavernous space, but of the 72,000 fans expected to be in attendance, the majority will be wearing green. That’s no small thing.

But I could be wrong. After all, the Heels already ran away from the Spartans once this season … but check out the player matchups and cast your vote. I’ll be back with more tomorrow on the title game.