Under Mark Dantonio in the 2010s, Michigan State football returned to national prominence. In 2013, MSU went 13-1, 8-0 in conference, and won both the Big Ten title and the Rose Bowl. The Spartans went to the College Football Playoff in 2015, becoming the first Big Ten team not named Ohio State to do so. In the mid 2010s, it was looking like State was getting back to what they … [Read more...] about Will Michigan State Football Get Shut Out of the NFL Draft?
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Mel Tucker Was a Very Predictable Disaster Hire for Michigan State
Did Michigan State University do any due diligence on Mel Tucker at all? How could they not see this coming? He was a questionable hire, on just football, on-the-field stuff alone, given his track record. Were they aware of how he was one of the worst Chicago Bears coordinators of all time? (and that really says something, given how John Schoop is included among that … [Read more...] about Mel Tucker Was a Very Predictable Disaster Hire for Michigan State
Michigan State Football Now Has Literal Chip on Their Shoulder
Michigan State football bares a striking resemblance to the Chicago White Sox. in that both programs identify themselves by having a consistent chip on their shoulder. Lots of sports franchises utilize this motivation, but Michigan State and the White Sox have the same exact "we come second in our region" chip. For MSU, it's the Michigan Wolverines who overshadow them. For … [Read more...] about Michigan State Football Now Has Literal Chip on Their Shoulder
Buffalo Wild Wings OVERDOES self-promotion at Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl BUFFALO WILD WINGS!
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!
#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
Michigan St. QB’s Strong Words for Bowl System, League, Michigan
Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins is a very accomplished player. He re-wrote much of the Spartans record book for passing, and winning. So he has a lot of room to talk. Tonight's inaugural Big Ten Championship game in Indianapolis was an instant classic. It featured a lot of scoring and lead changes, and came down to the wire. Unfortunately for MSU it was decided on … [Read more...] about Michigan St. QB’s Strong Words for Bowl System, League, Michigan
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