2009-07-05T04:07:24Z http://blog.spartymsu.com/comments/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:blog.spartymsu.com,2009-07-02:2223975 Ryan 2009-07-02T16:14:00Z 2009-07-02T16:14:00Z
Defense is generally the strong suite of the Bobcats, and this year should be no exception - but we may have a little problems with the corners with some young guys there opposite veteran Cory Nichols. We have some dangerous, quicker DEs who aren't real big (weigh wise), but have great motors and run under 4.8/4.7 40s.

Overall I don't expect a win, and I don't expect to stay within 3 TDs. But I'm hoping we put on a showing like we did at Minnesota last year, and not K State.]]> tag:blog.spartymsu.com,2009-07-01:2219882 Dave 2009-07-01T08:23:48Z 2009-07-01T08:23:48Z
Coach Ash has done a good job of recruiting and hitting on a lot of Texas recruits including a QB from a 5A team that was ranked #1 in the nation last year at one time and a Baylor recruit that fell through the cracks.

Hoping for a good showing and no injuries.]]> tag:blog.spartymsu.com,2009-06-29:2214220 SpartyMSU http://Blog.SpartyMSU.com 2009-06-29T17:19:17Z 2009-06-29T17:19:17Z
If CMU stay healthy this year, they can finish top 25, but they must beat, Az, MSU and/or BC. But, not sure that'll happen.

Sept. 12.. will be a great afternoon.. can't wait to crack open that first beer in the parking lot !]]> tag:blog.spartymsu.com,2009-06-29:2213718 stackinchips 2009-06-29T14:04:46Z 2009-06-29T14:04:46Z
Also I would take our pass defense statistics with a grain of salt. We had around 10 injured players in our secondary last year, and most of those were season ending. It was patchwork at best. That being said even with a healthy secondary I still think we'd only be around 70-80 in the country, but that probably would have won us 4 more games last year.

As far as the game goes, it will be interesting. I could see it going either way, but I wouldn't be shocked if Central comes away with the W and I would't even call it an upset. If you look at just the starters from the two teams I would say it's about an even match. The difference is MSU has much more depth than Central.

QBs - CMU
RB - Push (throwing in Lefevour here)
WR - CMU (Antonio Brown and Bryan Anderson are two of the best in the country)
OL - MSU
DL - Push
LB - MSU
DB - MSU

It should be a fun game to watch!]]> tag:blog.spartymsu.com,2009-06-29:2213565 SpartyMSU 2009-06-29T12:42:30Z 2009-06-29T12:42:30Z I, in no way, think the Bob Cats won't come out prepared. I think they will have acip on thier shoulder.. A win against the Spartans (MSU vs. MSU) will go along way to cranking up your season.  Then headed for a Home opener with Dixie State.. 2 wins to start.. Rob Ash will have gone a along way to cement the season and team. But, don't think it'll happen on Sept 5.    I like what I have read about the team, but, but.. come on and enjoy the tailgates.... 

Who is the  new QB recruit I hear about ?  A young team and some stud recruits coming Bozeman's way.. Bobcats are only going to improve... Good Luck beating the Griz at teh end of the year, we will be rooting for you then !]]> tag:blog.spartymsu.com,2009-06-29:2213550 SpartyMSU 2009-06-29T12:30:47Z 2009-06-29T12:30:47Z Westland Chris,
Thanks for the update. Like I said in a reply earlier, But, I continue to hear about injuries even now to the team. I am concerned about the game.,No question.  Chips are a good team, and like many articles have said, D.L. only makes them better at all positions.  I want to read more about the Chips fall practices, but, at this point, still think it will be a Spartans victory.

]]> tag:blog.spartymsu.com,2009-06-29:2213544 SpartyMSU http://Blog.SPartyMSU.com 2009-06-29T12:24:54Z 2009-06-29T12:24:54Z tag:blog.spartymsu.com,2009-06-28:2212710 WestlandChris 2009-06-29T04:31:51Z 2009-06-29T04:31:51Z
Also, Jean Pitts is done with football courtesy of an injury. However, CMU has receivers with some experience beyond the top three. Sean Skergan, for one, has a TD catch to his credit.

CMU will be fine at RB. Schroeder was hurt early in the season but had a 100yd rushing game against WMU to his credit. Cotton averaged 4.0yd in limited action. Volny is not a rookie, and the new backs are potentially more talented. And yes, LeFevour is like a RB in the open field. Last season, he was slowed by gimpy ankles. I wouldn't count on that happening again.

Defense: front seven was fine and should be again. Zombo had nine sacks, while Sam Williams had several more. Our secondary resembled a M.A.S.H. unit, with 7 guys lost for the season. This season, we should reap the rewards of getting younger players some reps.

MSU will be a tough game for us, no doubt, but never think it will be easy. The team was riddled with injuries at most positions last fall and is disappointed in how they finished the season. And very motivated!]]> tag:blog.spartymsu.com,2009-06-28:2212367 Jason Axel 2009-06-29T02:58:29Z 2009-06-29T02:58:29Z
I don't want to say "in our defense" because its cliche and I really don't need to defend the team, they can do what they can, but Dan even with a weak o-line will be able to create room and open plays up more with his feet alone. His RB's aren't the most experienced, but they are fast, they are tough and there are a LOT of them to come at you.

The defense, especially the secondary is weak, but they are young and gaining more experience by the day. The linebacking core is very underrated...you did not mention Nick Bellore at MLB, but by the end of the game, you will know his name, he is a beast.

The Chippewas strengths are the offense and our ability to score, unfortunately our biggest weakness is giving up just as many points.

Good luck to the Spartans, this will be a game for the ages.

Prediction:
MSU - 38
CMU - 41 (Final-OT)]]> tag:blog.spartymsu.com,2009-06-28:2211502 Kball 2009-06-29T01:11:52Z 2009-06-29T01:11:52Z