Spartans are #2 in Preseaon Picks Already !!!
Hope this isn’t the Kiss of Death for the 2008 – 2009 Izzo Season….
Preseason Fox Sports Top 25…..
http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/8083026/Preseason-Top-25:-UNC,-Michigan-look-good-for-'08-'09?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=99
#2 Spartans
#9 Purdue
#25 Wisconsin
Buckeyes a possible contender….
Jeff Goodman’s Comments on Fox:
2007-08 Resume: 27-9, lost to Memphis in Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament
Declared: None
Likely Early Departure: None
The Spartans will lose guard Drew Neitzel and big man Drew Naymick, but Tom Izzo has plenty coming back and also will add one of the nation's most talented freshmen in athletic forward Delvon Roe. Guards Kalin Lucas, Travis Walton and Chris Allen all return, as does forward Raymar Morgan and big guys Goran Suton and Marquise Gray. Izzo will also have athletic wing Durrell Summers in the mix.
Where is scUM ??? Do the Wolver-weenies show up on any Power List... Oh that’s right.. Too bad they hired the entire West Vagina University Athletic Program and transplanted them in AnnArbor…. They won’t be a threat for many years to come… Maybe they'll rename the Schembechler Hall to Mountaineers West Campus.... But this is another discussion for another Entry.....
#2 Preseason Spartans !!!! Can't Wait for the Season to Begin !!
Sparty On !!!
BTB Round Table
Mike at Black Shoe Diaries has asked several good questions of the Big Ten Bloggers…. Thanks Mike !!!! I’ll briefly look and respond to his questions, If anyone else has Spartan observations or comments, I’d welcome them…..
1. I love spring. Flowers blooming. Birds chirping. Bones breaking. ACL’s tearing. List the injuries your team sustained and describe their impact on 2008.
Spartans escaped without significant injury… Ringer is still healing from Shoulder surgery. And expected to be ready to go come fall… Roland Martin is out on the Front Line.. He should be ready… Oren Wilson (DT) injury in practices, but will be ok, Did see #40 Jenrette limping around the back field….
But, no huge season questioning injuries or losses, all of them were already unknown, not new…
2. Break down the major position battles going on with your offense. (See Below....)
3. You knew this was coming. Break down the major position battles on defense.
Only Position battle is for Back up Quarterback.. I like Nick Foles over Kirk Cousins, but, Connor Dixon might emerge as well. If Brian Hoyer lays an egg (Like he did in the Champs Sports Bowl) or gets hurt, I expect to see 6’5” Foles in and taking over… But… But… There is talented Cousins and then Dixion in the shadows…
4. Who are the unknown kids on your team that will be household names come December?
These guys listed below will have break out defining seasons… And they will all be around for another 3 Years….
#6 Mark Dell WR (Tall and great Hands….)
#43 Eric Gordon LB (Pain Train commin Baby…..)
#5 Johnny Adams CB (Flys to the Ball…)
#91 Tyler Hoover DE (“Tree Trunks for Legs…Stud !
#21 Otis (My Man….) Wiley - (Senior).. Will teach the young kids…
5. How would you describe the general mood around your program? Are you gearing up the tailgate party for a conference title run or do you get the impression there are going to be a lot of empty seats in your stadium this year?
Mood: Uplifting… Looking Forward… Focused… Excited about the New Year… No Cross player blame or Excuses… The BS from the Smith era is gone ! Ever since Dantonio arrived, he has worked to transform the team.. and The Spartans Nation is very pleased ! Can’t wait to get to AA to kick some Wolver-weenie little brother ass !
I know more people looking for tickets.. a Waiting list is growing… I sent my check in already…
Our TailGates are listed on SpartyMSU.com… Every Game… Rain, Sleet, Sun and Snow… We will Be there ! And this year, don’t know if we’re in a title run, but, I have no doubt the Spartans will be on the National Stage again !
Sparty ON !!!!!
Another Beautiful Day for Football !!!
Stopped off at the Peanut Barrel for an Olive Burger and a couple of Brews, and polished it off with a Shot O’ Crown a Go'in Down…… then headed off to cross the Red Cedar and on to the High Cathedral of Spartan Football. Good to be Back in East Lansing on such a Glorious Day !
April 19th, 70 Degrees and Blue Skys.. the place was Rock’in…. For the Green and White Game. White was favored going into the game.. But, Green seemed to be more intense... Giving them the Win...
Spartan Stadium was packed with an estimated 30K of my closest Friends….
If only all games had such great weather….
I liked what I saw.. there is reason to continue the Spartan Optimism in the Program. Dantonio’s message seems to be Sinking in.. He stood in the Backfield watching the plays and players intensely. At one point yelling at the White team for being to lax, and not wearing their hats on the sidelines.. His discipline was successfully on display…The Program is headed up….
Hoyer looked OK… But, I liked both of the backups Cousins and Foles. Cousins (12 for 19) lead the Green Team, and Hoyer (13 for 22) the White.. While Foles (10 for 15) spent time behind Center for both Green and White teams. From where I was sitting, Hoyer starred down the receiver, looked to me like he was picking his first option, not checking off, and telegraphing his throw… Maybe not….
But maybe the lack of running game was due to the suspectness of the “O” line.. This is where I worry…. Good thing we have 3 QBs, if they can’t protect Hoyer come September, we will need the option to rotate in fresh Generals. Hope Roland Martin is Healthy come August… He is needed to help out Cironi, Nitchman, and crew….
Look’in Good: Mark Dell (6 for 120) and/or Cunningham ( 6 for 205) might step in for Devin Thomas who will be the #1 WR taken in this years Draft… Ringer was on IR for the game.. Question lingers: who will fill Caulcrick’s shoes ???
Otis Wiley Clutch interception on Hoyer to give Green the win.. “Otis… My Man…. “
The “D” Line will be strong this year… No Doubt. Love to see the “D” be so Dominant… The lack of running game was more due to the strength of the “D” than the weakness of the backs…
Brandon Long… Johnny Adams.. More Defensive strength…
Tyler Hoover: Yeah.. Glad he’s on Campus and suited up… Stud ! Hell.. He will still get a High School Year book and a MSU one… Nice he graduated early to help out the team ! DE is getting stronger.. Give him 1 year to learn,, then look out !
Several Penalties, from face masks to several false starts.. Coach needs to get a handle on this quickly…
Bottom Line: Spartans continue to make strides forward !
Tough Schedule for the Spartans this year.. Starting off At Cal. In Berkley August 30… Then Home against EMU, Florida Atlantic, and Fat Charlie ‘s Golden Domers… But, as usual a bigger test awaits with OSU, at scUM, Whisky, and Finish the season visiting JoePa… Not an easy task… Too bad we don’t play Zook’s Crooks or Minney this year…
Can’t wait for the season to kick off.. Already have hotel rooms and working on my flights for the Season start in California August 30.. Can’t wait…
Sparty On !!!!!
A Beautiful Day for Football !!!
Seaons Ending Power Poll..... BTBPP
28th…... I finally emerged from my coma induced by the ass whippin from Memphis…
in the Sweet 16… At least we got to the Sweet 16... Beating a Good Pitt
Team... And we eventualy Lost to the a Team who was in the Finals.. Not a just a
poser team...
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MSU Spartans vs. Memphis Tigers.. Sweet 16
..
The Fridge is loaded up for Friday night in anticipation for a
Spartan Victory…
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NCAA Brackets up in Flames....
couldn't have picked his NCAA Bracket any worse.. Its Sooooo bad.. that my
LapTop burst into Flames when I checked it online.....
Whats that Old
Saying.. You can Pick you Friends, Pick you seat, Pick your Nose... but you
can't pick the Winners in the NCAA Brackets...
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What a Weekend for Spartans !
What a Weekend for Spartan BasketBall…
65 – 54 Thrashing of Pitt… The Spartans Rule, they worked as a TEAM, They played like SPARTANS !!! Most thought Pitt would be too much for the Spartans… But not the Faithfull..
It was a Tremendous Game ! Lucas, Neitzel, Suton were Studs. Shooting for 19, 21 and 14 points, Total between the 3 guys 54 points… Drew was 5 for 8 from 3 point land… Suton, the SPARTYMSU player of the game, had 14 points and 9 Rebounds… Izzo went deep into the Bench, 10 players saw action. Idong had 13 rough minutes and 3 offensive rebounds, Travis played 23 minutes and had 4 rebounds… Other Big Guy, Mr. PhD Candidate, the RedHeaded White Guy: Naymick 7 Rebounds....
Everyone that hit the Hardwood Saturday Night played with Heart, Focus and Passion. 'Quise’s 5 minute contribution was stellar the way he defended Young !!
The concern is the 15 turnovers… This has been an issue all year and cannot be an issue against Memphis, since we all expect to be in the Elite 8 after this Friday’s Game….
How about One of Our Biggest Fans: Dicky V…
“ My Friends I told you that I thought Michigan State would beat Pittsburgh. I’m Telling you now, the party is over for Memphis. Michigan State is physical, they’re tough…I’m telling you they go right now to the Elite Eight”
Right On Dicky V !!
How about a little Izzo Man crush….
2007 – 2008 is Izzo’s 13th year as Spartan Head Coach. Of those years, the last 11 straight he has gone to the NCAA tourney. Of those 11, 7 years (or 64% of the time, including this year) He has gone to the Sweet 16 or Higher… He has been to the Great 8 (5) times, Final 4 (4) times, and NCCA Champs in 2000. And this season will only add to his record…!!!
Any Spartan player that has stayed (4) years has made it to a Final 4 Appearance…
Izzo is the Best Coach in the State of Michigan, and Arguably the Best in the Nation…
Other important Facts…
By winning percentage, our Big TEN leads all conferences with multiple entries in the Tournament….
Big Ten (4 teams Started the NCAA Tourney, 2 on to Sweet 16 play; Record of Games played: 5-2 )
Pac-10 (6, 3 left; 6-3)
Big East (8, 3 left; 10-5) Can you say Over Rated ??
Big 12 (6, 2 left; 7-4)
Atlantic Coast (4, 1 left; 4-3) Another Overrated Conferences…
Atlantic 10 (3, 1 left; 3-3);
Southeastern (6, 1 left; 4-5) Still Another Overrated Conference…
Sun Belt (2, 1 left; 2-1)
West Coast (3, 0 left; 1-3)
Mountain West (2, 0 left; 1-2).
On to Houston to Take on Memphis…. This Friday Night, March 28......
Sparty ON !!!
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http://www.EnlightenedSpartan.com
MSU Takes on Pitt
Great Opening Win for the Spartans.. Great
preparation from Izzo and the Seniors to prepare the Freshman for the “One and
Done” style of play for the Tournament….
Unfortunately, with the Mishaps in Mexico I didn’t
get to see the game.. But have finally read about it… I was stuck nursing my
Bohemia and Padron all night…. In an unlit / No electricity Mexican Cantina….
Only to wonder how the team was doing… SpartyMSU could only fidget and
order more from Juan the Bar Tender....
Big Ten Tourney and NCAA Big Dance
like sour grapes, but maybe it’s a good thing The Spartans are headed out west,
and away from the Big Ten…
Is there any training for these guys, I
wonder how the Big Ten treats them, compensation, etc…??? Are we getting what
the Big Ten Empire pays for ?? Or are these guys just not as good, or focused...
Or do they get such little compensation that this is a hobby for them ????
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Day 2 of BTTT (Big Ten Tourny Time)
Damn.. Maybe too much Ouzo when we did our Picks...
Still Stickin with
the Spartans to Cut the Net Down Sunday....
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Big Ten Tourny Time (BTTT)
admit.. The Spartans Under Achieved... But, they have the talent and Coaching to
get them where they belong... Champions !
Give me another Slug of
that Green Kool-Ade.. Pass the Shot Glass...
After a long meeting this
week, reflecting on teh season and drinking waaaaay too much Crown... We
concluded the Truth, The Light, and the Facts...
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SpartyMSU still in Maui
Will be back to
start Blogging for the Big Ten Tourny.
Great Win agains Indy... But,
WHY.. oh Why can't they win on the Road like that ???? ...<< MORE >>
Which way will Sparty Go ??
WTF… From a Final 4 contender to the possibility
of Average Joe low seed in March Madness…
SpartyMSU has been is a tail Spin.. A Daze… A Haze…
Put on 15 Lbs due to excessive Beer consumption due to the Conundrum that Izzo
is in… Hell... The Crown Royal supply at the Local Party Store is depleted
due to the Puzzlement we all have been under…. Better turn the USS Breslin
around ASAP...
SpartyMSU Big Ten PowerPoll: Feb. 4, 2008
SpartyMSU internal voting poll is in Turmoil..
couple of the guys put Purdue first, others MSU, we argued over Beers until
11:30 Monday night at the Red OX in Rochester…. But, here is are our internal
numbers… Good thing the other guys don’t send in votes to the BTB Power
Poll….
Can it be… Can the Freshman of Purdue really be on
top ?.. Data speaks for it self… They did break in to the AP Poll at 24 this
week…So by virtue of Wins and Losses they are ...
SpartyMSU Big Ten Basketball Rankings: Jan 27, 2008
Weekly Power Rankings are in.. and there’s a Shake up at
the Top… The Brew Crews ballots were collected, tabulated and are now
posted…. ...<< MORE >>
Big Ten SpartyMSU Basketball Rankings
in Mexico for Business…
size=3>Did get to see some games this week, and collect the Ballots
for The SpartyMSU internal Poll…. It includes the Big Ten Bloggers
Power Rankings and other data as well… ...<< MORE >>
The Horror of it all : Sparty Looses to Iowa....
Welcome to Crazy town….
What a Twisted Saturday…
face=Tahoma size=3>Purdue Beat Ohio State…
Michigan Beat
NorthWestern…
Texas lost to Missouri…..
Oral Roberts snuck by Oakland's
Golden Grizzlies….
Cincinnati beat Villanova…..
And …. The
worst result of the night….
Iowa Beat The Spartans….
43 – 36 (Can you believe it…?)
...<< MORE >>
SpartyMSU Big Ten Basketball Rankings
have put together 1st annual Big Ten Bloggers
Basketball Power Poll (BTBBBPP). This is coordinated and Tabulated by the
Herculean efforts of our Friends at the Blog Site:
href="http://gophernation.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>
size=3>The Gopher Nation
face=Tahoma> ....Thanks Tom ! Contributors are:
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Big Ten BBall Opener.. Tubby Comes to Town...
Student body have a Rodent for a Mascot.. These critters are
shot and eaten.. they are Not fierce, Not scary, Not
Masculine….. The Choice of this Mascot Kind of reminds me of the
Banana Slugs of UC Santa Cruz.. or the Big Green Pine
trees of Stanford.. or the Delta State University Fighting
Okra. Goldie Gopher on the Football field side lines was about a
worth wile as the Fighting Pickles of North Carolina School of
the Arts. Frankly.. Goldie ...<< MORE >>
Big Ten BBall rankings
schedules, and win… Except the Hoosiers who only played Top 20 Team Xavier..
they spent the rest of the time beating up on Mid Majors… With the talent they
have, why would they puss out and not schedule the big boys.. ??? Afraid
???
Spartans and the Badgers both beat Highly Ranked Texas away from
their Home courts.. IMPRESSIVE !
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2007 Champs Sports Bowl Prediction
in a while.. Lets make it a good one… The Homeboys were hoping to see a Game in
Detroit at the Motor City Bowl… But, No Soap… So Its on to Orlando.. in the Same
Stadium where Meeeechigan will get Annihilated by Tim Tebow and Crew 4
days later….on January 1… ...<< MORE >>
Oakland on a High
Oakland is on High…We’re all on a High.. I
Celebrated with Double Crown Royal Shots at the Red OX…. Congratulations Coach
Kampe….
. They are better than they think they were…
Finally the Grizzlies are realizing what a talented bunch of guys they are… How
working together and following the Kampe Lesson Plans lead to
Success…
Beating #23 Texas was a Signature win.. what
2007 Capital One Bowl Prediction
day… No Brainer… And what makes it even simpler of a choice… Was Florida Soph.
QB Tim Tebow’s Girl Friend makes the choice even simpler…. She is Like...
Super Nova Hot.... You Go Timmy..! Mike.. you gotta come see this one....
If she's not his girl friend.. she should be.. Hope its not another Web false
rumor.... ...<< MORE >>
2007 Rose Bowl Predictions
Zook’s Crooks… Whats the old Saying.. Some times
its better to be lucky than good… Well Zookers has got lucky to make it to the
Rose Bowl… But his luck is about to run out…. We just don’t think the
Illini are that good…. Lucky....yes.. but Good …questionable….
Whats more critical to these 2 teams this year..
.Illinois beating Wisconsin and Ohio State.. ? or The Trojans loosing to
Stanford at home, but win the last 4, and the PAC title… On top of
that.... the that Rose Bowl is a ...
Dec 21 2007: Big Ten SpartyMSU BBall Rankings
Insight and Outback 2007 Bowl Predictions
The Hoosiers haven’t been to a Bowl Gamer in 14
years… in 1993….. They had a heck of a summer when their Coach Passed Away
form Cancer. Our Condolences to Coach Hoeppner’s family. The SpartyMSU
crew has lost 2 to friends to Brain Cancer tumors:, we are all too aware of the
devastation this disease brings to family and friends.
But on to the Game…
Hoosiers RPI is 71.9, Cowboys is 76.56, Vegas
Indiana a 5 point Dog… Spartans Spanked them in East Lansing this year.. great ...
Bowl Game Predictions Purdue and JoPa
We all wish the Spartans would have been in the
Motor City Bowl.. Would have been nice to head down to Dae-Twaa and hang out at
Greektown.. Have a little Flame-in Cheesse … “Oooopaaaa…”.. get a little Sloppy
and go see a great Football game.. But Noooooo… Spartans are headed to
Orlando…. Where 4 days later… Meeechigan will get their ass beat by Tim
Tebow…
Purdue started the Season 300 -1 to win the BCS.. a
little better than the Spartans at 400 – 1… but, not much… Note: ...
Sparty is 9 - 1...
coming Away from the Breslin Center against UCLA…. The
Spartans having good Solid Wins.. and the single loss to a very good UCLA
team.
The team seems to get better with each Game, the Freshman are
really stepping it up… Lucas, Summers… Its nice to have a deep bench again… Last
weekends IPFW coach Fife said some great things..
Dane is a local Baller
who played for Clarkston High School, I used to go watch him and his brother
-play...... then he went ...<< MORE >>
Oakland beaten by Michigan....
I watched the First half of the game.. Had a Hockey
game so, missed the second half… We were missing a Defenseman so, only 3 on the
bench tonight.. we got Lots of Ice time.. Too much.. but won 5 –
3.
Michigan played better than they have all year…
Rebounding.... Who was this team dressed in yellow and blue ? They didn't
Suck as much as they usualy do... On the other hand.....
face=Tahoma>Oakland looked good, but seemed to not be able to
get the rebounds like ...
Oakland goes to Meeeechigan
Wednesday 12th… Not a great place to play.. Old.. Dilapidated.. Smelly… and can
be Loud…
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Saturdays B-Ball Action...
listening to the game… If it wasn’t for Beer.. . not sure we would
have made it through.. Beer.. ....God’s gift to Sports fans…
BTN or some other network carry it ????. the Worthless Wolver-Weenies were on
the tube..WTF ??? Why was the last frick’in place loosers on the
tube and the First Place Spartans were absent… ??? We had to crowd around
the Radio.. it was like a scene ...
Oakland Starts the Season with a Win...
a good Kangaroo Squad at Home... UMKC
itself after the Australian National Mascot.. ??? An Animal not indigenous to
North America.. Big Feet.. A tail.. Hops like a little bunny.. Built in Glove
Compartment.....WTF.. Is that ass-a-nine or what...?
Big Ten SpartyMSU BBall Rankings
Spartans.....This coming week will be interesting with games against
the Mormons (BYU… How many
wives can those guys have… ? is it really like Big Love on HBO …?)
They should win this game... , but
will take a unified Team effort….But, they have Proven they can bring it any
NIGHT !!! Go Green.. ! Drew, Suton, and the Freshman Supermen.... LOVE
THESE GUYS !!!!
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Spartans Going Bowling to Orlando !!!
!!
Champs Sports Bowl Dec. 28..... 5PM...
Good Job Coach
Dantonio, Players and Staff..!!!
Predictions and Team Break Downs later this week…
face=Verdana>Here are some quick stats and facts on
BC……
Sparty Spears the Dolphins.....
51….
played each other, last time in 1976 the Dolphins won 65 – 63… Yeah …. “ A
Long time ago… In a Land Far.. Far.. Away”… Didn’t think that would happen
again…. Not this year….
Wolver-weenies.. 51 – Amaker’s New Team 62
He’s now Coaches for Harvard… You
Go Tommy.. !
game.... Jacksonville has an RPI of ...
POW and Big Ten Basketball Rankings for November
to their own. Indiana should have beaten G.T by more.. and it looks
like the Hoosiers have a realy easy December, unlike the Spartans who
have a rough schedule before the Big Ten Opens up…
tougher… We’ll see how they do… Might have 3 losses before
January.
Oakland.. No Worries ......
Maaannn….
Duquesne, Xavier (Top 25 team), Michigan State (Top
10 team), Meeechegan, Oregon (Top 20 Team), Bowling
Green…. Its all Good in the Oakland
Hood….
Spartans Spank N.C. State...
court.. I think he finally got it against #24 ranked N.C. State…
The Spartans now have the only winning record in the Big Ten against the ACC
teams in the ACC challenge (5 – 3). I had to leave my TV with 8 minutes to go in
the game… Had a late night Ice Hockey Game in DTW… But what I saw was
great… WOW… They looked Insync… Together… and Unstoppable..
This also meant no Beers while watching my
Spartans on the Tube… ...<< MORE >>
MSU takes on NC State
each game they seem to get a little stronger, and another player steps up… From
Morgan… to Suton.. to Drew… To Summers…
Zilch… Nada… Doubt that they will coalesce into a Mean Green
Ball Slamm’in Machine… As the freshman get more seasoned… They
are less tentative on the floor…
Hickson will give the Spartans
trouble, I think they can stay on him.. Hopefully Drew is better from ...
Grizzlies take on Xavier
University Golden Grizzlies
into the fire… A couple days ago.. Kampe’s crew took on our Spartans..
and wrapped them up pretty good with tenacious “D”….
Indiana… Indy is a good squad.. can Cassise and the guys do it again.. and pull
off a win…
it...and I’m not just Drink’in ...
Spartans beat OU Grizzlies....
71
Spartans record: 4 -1
They crashed the boards, shoot the Trey, box out, dive to loose balls… They are
a tough team. If they continue like this, no reason they won’t take their
league….. They are a scrappy bunch.. Hope they go to scUM and kick some
ass in AA…They look like a better team that the
Wolver-weenies… GO Oakland..! Thanks for the scare !
Now .. Go Home…. Coach Kampe has ...
Spartan BasketBall vs. Oakland
University Golden Grizzles. These are my 2 favorite Teams in
College Hoops… Love my Spartans and really enjoy Oakland.
Greg
Kampe is a great Coach… along the lines of Izzo, but in a smaller
program. He has brought Oakland a huge distance from its humble beginnings to
advancing them to Divisions 1A. He gets good recruits, and the team is fun to
watch. Living only 20 minutes form The O’Rena where the Golden
Grizzlies play, for $8 bucks it’s a good brand of basketball to ...<< MORE >>
What Defines Spartan Success for 2007
Main Entry: suc•cess
Pronunciation: \sək-ˈses\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin successus, from succedere
Date: 1537
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Plays are run half hearted speed, dropped balls, missed tackles here and there, Guys bending over at the waist gasping for air in the third quarter, The MoJo would fly out of the stadium… and drown itself in the Red Cedar….
Amazing…. You could feel the gears shift, and the wheels come off the Bus…. Time and Time again…. Helen Keller could see the guys buckle as their Passion and Purpose evaporate.
Game against Wisky… Wow, yeah they lost, but showed guts.. Game against Indiana… Wow.. Whos that on the field..? Game against Iowa… Lost by 7. .Close.. Damn close… OSU.. Close.. Fighting all they way through the game.. game against the AssHoles from AA… Close.. Time and time again.. Yeah they had some losses, but they were competitive, played the entire game… Looked like a unified bunch… They remained focused. Never was blown out.. Never lost by more than a Touchdown….
I predicted a 8 -4 season… My Logic was that They felt they were good last year.. Just No heart…. No fire in the Belly… And If Dantonio did what he talked about, they could go 8 -4.. ..It’s a stretch…. A dream… . but possible.. Most people were predicting a 4 -8 or a 6 -6 season. They did have clearly the toughest schedule in the Big Ten….
So what did they do….. They Go 7 -5….
Ohh… My… Gawd… The Team I thought had talent and heart showed it… It was clear and all of the hard work the Student Athletes and coaches put it was evident !….
So for having a Winning season, No Games where the team Caved in… The Bus kept on a roll’in.. This was a Huge Success…
Dantonio and the Staff Proved the Spartans have Heart, Passion, Focus and Pride……Exceeding my expectations for 2007.
I look forward to the Bowl Game and 2008… Already have a hotel in San Fransisco for the Cal. Game in August 2008… First Game of the year… and SpartyMSU.com will be there at Cal. to kick of the Continuation of the Resurrection in 2008….
Sparty On !!!!
Grading the Spartans
Michigan State University
2007 Spartan FootBall Grades
(After Game 6) (After Game 12) (Bowl Game) (Post Bowl)
Offense B A- Inc Inc
Defense A- A Inc Inc
Special Teams B- A- Inc Inc
Coaching A- A- Inc Inc
Note: Grades do reflect the depths of despair we Spartan Fans have been in for years.. and the new Joy / Glee / Hope we see in the Resurrection of the Spartans and their attitude and play... Go Green !!!
Players: (A-)
Saint-Dic (Sr.) will play on Sundays…. What an asset to the team…. 10 Sacks.. Teams were double teaming him all year
Ringer (Jr.) will be one of, if not the best back in MSU history… 1379 Yards so far..
Caulcrick: 831 yards, 21 TDs.. WOW !
Hoyer (Jr.) Comp. - 209, Attempts – 340, Intercepts – 7, Great Leader…. He is Accurate when you need him to be… He’s a “PTP Baby”… Prime Time Player…!!!!
Thomas (Jr.) 1226 yds a catch. What a Playmaker ! All time Receiving Yards..He has had (7) 100 Yard games this year.
“D” Front: Studs ! Wow… You guys made the stops when needed !
“O” Front: Excellent protection and completing assignments ! Great protection on Hoyer !
Boleski (Jr.) . He has High potential… Got better in Second Half.. Much better !
Swenson: (So.) DNBTU …. Huge Potential !! We want to see him nail a few 55yrders.. He’s got the ability and talent !
Aaron Bates… The Punting Game was key to a couple Wins, 23 Punts inside the 20 !!!
Key: Biggest bestest Surprise of the year ! Way to go Mr. Travis Key !
Davis-Clark: 29 Solo Tackles so far.. and its only half way….
Entire”D”: We’re all partial to the “D”: Kalab, Jones, SirDarean, Gordon, Nehemiah, Baldwin, Otis, Rucker, Kershaw, Misch….. You guys will make or break the team.. Your Studs !!
Otis Wiley: 4 Ints !
Coaches: (B++ (A-))
Dantonio: He is the Real Deal.. The Spartan Nation is Behind him 110%
He has said in Interviews.. “I’m going to be here for a Long Time”.. I Believe He’s the “Man”… If I had a Son to go play Football… he’s a good Christen Man who works with kids in all phases of their life. Thanks for coming back to MSU Coach !!
The more we get to know him through the Press Conf. / Articles./ Players comments , He seems to be the most genuine Coach since Perles, and Duffy.. This is a BIG Statement! Wish we could ask him in person….. get an impression to help spread the Spartan Gospel. But... We're just Regular guys in the Stands....
Thank You Coach !!!!
Lets go to the Final Exam... Either the....
Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando Dec. 28
Insight Bowl in Tempe Ariz... Dec. 31
Or My Favorite: Motor City Bowl Dec. 26
Grades will be posted outside the Class room after the Exam.
Sparty On !!!!!
Great Win Against JoPa !!!!
staff makes…
Good Job Coach Dantonio !!
Congratulations Spartans.. !!
What a Day.. What a Win !!!!
The Come back kids.. they never quit.. laid
down… Every game they played Hard… Played as a unit .. as a Team… For me.. this
year went along ways to kill the ghosts of the past.. More on that
later…
PSU went home with JoPa’s tail between his 98 year old legs.. The
Lion from Nittany didn’t roar.. but purred ...<< MORE >>
Spartan BBALL Continues to Win in the CBE Classic Tourney
The Freshman are contributing.... Izzo is playing everybody.. the Team is
looking god..
Its a great chance to feel the team out... The Spartans
now Continue to CBE Tourney.. Taking the Games to K.C.
Spartans play
Missouri Nov. 19th at 9:30PM in the Sprint Center in Kansas City Mo.
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Nittany Lions Come to Town....
That is the biggest… Ugliest.. Shit Can memento of them all..
why would you even want it.. It’s a big hunk of wood, topped with a runner dude,
the Lion of Nittany, and our BeLoved Sparty… with photos of local
landmarks.. or Land Grant land marks… We’ll win the game.. you keep the block of
wood…… Yeah I know MSU was the first Land Grant College (1855).. beating PSU by
12 days or so.. but.. can’t come up with a better Thing to play for… Damn ….this ...<< MORE >>