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Roberts, MSU cure each other's needs

By Pat Forde
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, December 17, 2003

John Maynard Keynes would love the Lawrence Roberts-Mississippi State story. If ever there were a harmonic convergence of supply and demand, this is it. State was desperate for a big man after being pillaged by the pros, and Roberts was desperate for a high-level program after Baylor imploded. The result is Keynesian kismet: The Bulldogs are 8-0 and Roberts is averaging a double-double -- 16 points, 11.3 rebounds. The old 'Dogs have happily accepted the new 'Dog's tricks. The only thing left i ...

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