Friday, October 28, 2022

MSU Preview


Time: 7:30 
Location: Big House 
Weather: 50 & Clear 
TV: ABC (McDonough & Blackledge)
Line: Michigan -22.5


The annual rivalry between the two state schools is always an intresting week.  This rivalry has been a bit crazy the last few years.  Michigan had a Big Ten Championship winning year in 2021 but didn't beat the Spartans.  Mel Tucker the new coach in East Lansing has struggled to beat anyone, but is 2-0 against the Wolverines.   This game defies logic and that is why ABC put it in their primetime slot.   They're also sending the announcer that called the infamous specials teams error a few years ago.   Be prepared to see that a few times on Saturday.  

Dear Jimmy, 

It's that time again, every year the Michigan - MSU rivarly bears its ugly head and this season both teams have had 2 weeks to prepare for it.  This year you'll play the game "under the lights" for the first time in the history of the rivarly.  I'm pretty sure that is going to be a bad idea for students and fans of both schools attending the game, but let's hope for a positive outcome.  

I hate to mention this but I will.  You have routinely gotten out coached in this rivarly.   Which has been something I don't say very often.   I have often thought you've had a better game plan than Ohio State, but they had a considerable talent advantage.   (Not sure I loved the Georgia game plan, but we can chalk that one up to talent advantage as well).   I know you are aware of this and that is why you spent your entire bye week watching tape.   As Michigan fans we all appreciate the effort. 

Here is the deal, MSU is going to throw everything but the kitchen sink at you on Saturday.  There will be new offensive and defensive formations, aggressive 4th down tries, fast tempo, and probably a few trick plays.   This is the game where you have to expect the unexpected.  This rag tag unit from East Lansing has nothing to lose and they're going to play like it.   Mel knows his contract is going to be released to the media soon and his record outside this game is very poor.  

Michigan will need to protect against the Throne and Reed combination.  They have been buddies since they were kids and have a special bond.  They want to have a legacy game that they can tell their grandchildren about, my guess this one has been circled on their iPhone calendar for 12 months.  #0 Coleman is no joke either, so rushing Throne and covering those two will be a challenge on Saturday.  

I love Michigan's run game and would love nothing more for Michigan to run for 500 yards on Saturday and just grind Sparty into dust.  The issue is, MSU has had a terrible secondary for a number of years now and Michigan will need to feed its talented WR's and TE's.   OSU beats MSU in less than half every year by exposing that secondary.  Don't forget that.  

Michigan must win this game on defense and shut Sparty's offense down.   MSU doesn't have the best back in college football this season, so my assumption is they're going to try to beat Michigan's LB and Secondary in coverage.  Like I tell you every week, a constant pass rush will be very important in this game.  We all know, MSU will play above what we have seen all year on both sides of the ball.  That is the deal they made with an evil leprechaun they found.   Play very good defense and keep moving the ball and scoring touchdowns with Michigan's talented offense.  

Lastly, I have no concerns about the focus and energy from your team for this game.  Let MSU make dumb mistakes and 15-yard penalties, you play Michigan Football.   I know how much you and your team want this win.  We all want it.  The Big House crowd will be electric, play smart Michigan Football and you will come away with that W.  

Michigan 51 MSU 17


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20 comments:

Brady2017 said...

I hate Sharty.

szanreno said...

Guys I've been very busy sorry I haven't been able to post any comments ... I just hope JJ continues to grow and our passing offense becomes a little bit more efficient so the teams can't just rely on stopping the run but they also have to worry about our passing attack or CJ Stroud will pass all over us. I personally would like to win our 11th National Title in a row this year. We must play physical...

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Chowman said...

Ok, If Michigan wants to claim to be on the same level with OSU. We want to equals with the Bucknuts? TCB baby, TCB! End this game at half time. I get it, this is a rivalry and records go out the window, but Michigan is more talented at every position. Just go out and take care of your business. Sparty will come out on fire, running on pure emotion. But weather the initial storm and then Michigan imposes its will, MSU will fade. Their psyche is fragile. Not much has gone their way this season. Yeah they won in OT vs Wisky, but Wisconsin stinks. Graham Mertz plays more like Ethel Mertz! Don't let MSU drag you into a street brawl. Don't chirp, don't get called for taunting, and don't retaliate. Your retribution will be when the 4th quarter clock reads 00:00 and they can point to the scoreboard and celebrate with the fans in the stands.

MichiganMan said...

I like your point Sanchez... Think I said few weeks ago... Bob I like your prediction but that outrageous score of yours will never be achieved.. for some reason past 15 years Michigan come out and play scared when they play MSU..If they want to win a Naty they better play like the big boys.... Like OSU, Bamar, and GA

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Mich 31 MSU 17

Goblu said...

Bucknut boy... you still think Ohio is "clearly a better offense" than Mich? Based on stats and eye-test, Mich very much outperformed against PSU than did Ohio. And you know what that tells us... zero, zip, nada. Looking at one game and comparing is not how anyone who knows about football looks at games. They look at tendencies, strengths, weaknesses... but no one who knows a thing looks at two games against common opponent and says "x is better".

MichiganMan said...

Bucknut boy Michigan won Natty for the past 10 years...lol.... We are a mediocre football team we are not there at the top yet... We have to take care of our business today with MSU.. let's go amazing blue

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MichiganMan said...

All right Bucknut boy Michigan just fumbled the ball Sean mcdonough's calling the game I don't have a good feeling...


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Justwin said...

You do realize you’re Bucknut Boy, right?

You think Michigan (#4 in country) is mediocre?

MichiganMan said...

Bucknut boy being number four here and there doesn't count... We got a long way to go..
Michigan must do something with the NIL... This will help us tremendously bringing in top talent to Big House... I already changed my underwear once I don't want to do it again

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MichiganMan said...

Bucknut boy Tennessee is #3 in the country so does that mean they're the PowerHouse and are they better than us?

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Justwin said...

Ok. I’m sorry. I thought you would be normal. My mistake. I’m back to ignoring you.

You lick camel balls.

MichiganMan said...

Gotcha Bucknut boy no answer?


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Goblu said...

I'm with Justwin... you're a fucking idiot who asks dumb questions. Is Tenn better, I don't know. They have a dynamic offense, but a pretty weak def. Can we beat their defense - probably. Can our secondary stop their passing game, probably not. I don't know where that leaves us until we play a game.

Again, you say pretty dumb, elementary things. You're really like a weird troll, who thinks he's clever. But you're really not.

So, I'm just going to ignore you again too. Enjoy your posts, bc I assume no one else will.

MichiganMan said...

PhD boy he said we are number #4 in the country so he thinks we're not mediocre so my question was they are #3 three in the country.. are the mediocre or are they powerhouse?
Why are we keeping kicking field goals?

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MichiganMan said...

Me too I will ignore bucknut boy from now on.

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MichiganMan said...

They have a dynamic offense, but a pretty weak def. Can we beat their defense - probably. Can our secondary stop their passing game, probably not. I don't know where that leaves us until we play a game

phD level.

Wow... Blow this sparty away in second half..

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Ron said...

Those dirty Spartans, they can't take being the little brother!!!!

MichiganMan said...

😂..
Dirty Spartans..classic...

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MichiganMan said...

Two of our players got assaulted after the game by MSU players,, this is sad college football should not be about that or any rivalry games I hope those two players are okay and NCAA investigate and come down hard on those players that were involved

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