One thing I can't stand about college football are bowl games that have just the corporate shill as their name. There's no other name for the bowl except the shamelessly self-promoting corporate sponsor. Because you can't refer to the game as anything else but the brand. Now Buffalo Wild Wings took this corporatization of the game a step further than all the others. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Wild Wings OVERDOES self-promotion at Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl BUFFALO WILD WINGS!
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#23 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77
Back to back 11 win seasons, only 7 teams in the power conferences of college football accomplished that; and the Michigan State Spartans are one. But poor MSU has zero BCS berths to show for it. In 2010 they were shafted after feasting on an easy schedule. Last year, they were an unfortunate Isaiah Lewis penalty on a very well executed Brad Nortman flop from reaching the Rose … [Read more...] about #23 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77
Michigan State QB: Andrew Maxwell takes over for Kirk Cousins
Andrew Maxwell is both a Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres fan, but he picks Detroit whenever they play each other. That's right, he's a man for the teams of Michigan through and through and looks up to a signal caller who played for the rival Michigan Wolverines. "I watch a lot of (Tom) Brady film, watch a lot of Aaron Rodgers film, because their success is undeniable … [Read more...] about Michigan State QB: Andrew Maxwell takes over for Kirk Cousins
Outback Bowl vs. Georgia: Serious Let-Down for Michigan State
On paper, the Outback Bowl: Michigan State vs. Georgia is a great game. Two schools that are much more worthy of being in the BCS than Virginia Tech, and probably more deserving than Michigan. So clearly, it's a better game than the Sugar Bowl. And the Orange Bowl too. Clemson is nothing special, and no Big East team, let alone West Virginia should be allowed anywhere near … [Read more...] about Outback Bowl vs. Georgia: Serious Let-Down for Michigan State
Michigan St. B1G Title Game Loss: Emotionally Devastating
The Michigan State Spartans pulled out all the stops last night, but it jsut wasn't enough. They out-gained the Wisconsin Badgers in yardage by a wide margin, and took advantage of some trick plays, but it still didn't yield a W. Like I said in my B1G Title game preview on Wednesday: This game has that Mark Dantonio “trickeration” feel. Like they could win the game on a … [Read more...] about Michigan St. B1G Title Game Loss: Emotionally Devastating
Can Michigan State Reach the Rose Bowl? B1G Championship Game Preview
Here we go- the inaugural Big Ten Championship game- a play-in game for the Rose Bowl. Something MSU has has been playing for and focusing on for awhile. This year in East Lansing, it's all about "P4RB" meaning "Prepare for Rose Bowl" for the Michigan State Spartans. It's a slogan you'll find displayed on t-shirts within the program. It originated during a presentation … [Read more...] about Can Michigan State Reach the Rose Bowl? B1G Championship Game Preview
Michigan State’s Defense is Nation’s 3rd Best; Only LSU and Alabama Higher
Michigan State has a defensive unit ranked No. 3 nationally in total defense, allowing 257.3 yards per game. Only two teams have topped 400 yards of total offense against defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi’s unit. Just the LSU Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide are better than State at stopping their opponents. Of course, those two SEC units will play for the national title in … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Defense is Nation’s 3rd Best; Only LSU and Alabama Higher
Michigan State (10-2) Beats Northwestern in Game they Didn’t Need
By beating Northwestern today 31-17, Michigan State achieved...well they actually achieved all the big important stuff before arriving in Evanston, IL. Last week, they secured a berth to the inaugural Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis. And since beating the Wisconsin/Penn State winner (probably Wisconsin) is their one and only path to the BCS, this game meant very … [Read more...] about Michigan State (10-2) Beats Northwestern in Game they Didn’t Need
#10 Michigan State Spartans-Northwestern Wildcats: Brutally Honest Preview
Uncharted territory for the Big Ten this week. What happens when a team has already clinched a league championship game berth, but has nothing to play for beyond that? It's the situation the Michigan State Spartans are currently in, as they're bound for Indianapolis, but their only ticket to the BCS is if they beat the Penn State-Wisconsin winner next weekend. So will they … [Read more...] about #10 Michigan State Spartans-Northwestern Wildcats: Brutally Honest Preview
Michigan State’s Defensive Line is Just Ridiculously Good
It was truly sad that the Michigan St. community lost Bubba Smith this past year, because the current Michigan State defensive line is destroying opponents in the "Kill, Bubba Kill" spirit. Sure the unit was pretty solid last year, but this year they are even more dominant. (BTW, you can bid on Bubba Smith's trophies and awards here) In 2011 the State DL is stopping the run … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Defensive Line is Just Ridiculously Good