BSD Staff Previews - Michigan State Spartans
by BSD on Nov 26, 2010 3:00 PM EST
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It's senior day. It's the Land Grant Trophy. It's Sparty coming to Happy Valley with hopes and dreams of BCS Bowl berths dancing in their heads. It's your BSD Staff predictions for the Michigan State Spartans.
QBSneak12 Says...
Call me crazy, but I really think Penn State has a chance to win this Saturday against Michigan State. Michigan State has struggled the past couple of games, including last week's struggle bus game of the week against Purdue. Matt McGloin rebounded nicely against an overmatched Indiana team. Evan Royster and Silas Redd will need to find some running lanes against tackling machine (and non-pile jumper) Greg Jones. If Royster and Redd can take some pressure off of McGloin, look for Derek Moye to make MSU pay.
If Penn State is going to pull the upset off, they need the defense to play better fundmental football. Kirk Cousins is a solid QB that can make plays and has a bunch of weapons around him, especially at RB. Michauel Mauti might play, and if he does, i'm not sure how effective he will be. Chris Colosanti and Bani Gbadyu need to have the game of their lives, and on senior day, I think it's possible.
Hopefully Mark D'Antonio will be calling timeouts again with a minute left.
Prediction: Penn State 24, Michigan State 21
jtothep Says...
See, the thing about Sparty is.....they're goin down.
Prediction: Penn State 31, Michigan State 28, Land Grant Trophy 0
Fugimaster Says...
To me, this game comes down to one thing: Does Sparty have the guts to get it done with everything on the line?
My answer is no. Sure, Mark Dantonio has done quite a bit to change the losing culture at Michigan State, but this is still Pucker U we're talking about here. I'm a big believer in the "natural order" of college football, and that order says Michigan State just doesn't have what it takes to get it done when it counts. I expect disaster to strike early and often for the Spartans tomorrow. Interceptions, fumbles, rule technicalities, you name it.
All year, Penn State has played with expectations. Tomorrow, the Lions can just buckle up the chin straps and just bring it. Few expect them to win after the season they've had, so tightness shouldn't be an issue. It's all about 60 minutes of giving it all they have. I've seen enough from the Lions since the Illinois loss to believe a win tomorrow is well withing their grasp, They can make it happen if the capitalize on the comedy of errors Michigan State is prone to make when the pressure is greatest.
Prediction: Penn State 41 Michigan State 20
BSD Mike Says...
It wouldn't be late November if Michigan State wasn't coming into this game with something to play for. Remember in 2008 when they came in with hopes of claiming a share of the Big Ten? They got drubbed 49-18. Remember 2005 when they were hoping to get six wins and a bowl game? They lost 31-22. Or how about 2004 when they came into the game with five wins? One of the worst Joe Paterno teams of all time skunked them 37-13.
To me the whole key to this game for Penn State is getting off to a fast start. Make Michigan State play from behind so some time in the second half they have to give up the running game to catch up. If Penn State falls behind and allows Dantonio to call running plays on first and second down, Sparty will grind the Penn State defense into submission by the third quarter.
But I'm feeling good about this game. Michigan State peaked early in the season and hasn't been playing well the past few weeks just barely hanging on for wins over Purdue and Northwestern. And Iowa completely ran them out of the stadium. Penn State, on the other hand, has been playing pretty good football since the bye week after Illinois and seems to be getting better each week. Particularly on offense.
All of this spells another Happy Valley Sparty Fail. Penn State wins this one in comfortable fashion. See you in 2013, losers.
Prediction: Penn State 31, Michigan State 20
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PSU 38 MSU 20
One final hate feels pretty damn good.
" EFF IT....... I'M GOING DERP"
there hasn't been a good Sparty NO! moment yet this season
(though I guess the season, with the Iowa game, could have been considered somewhat Sparty NO!-ish)
So to keep the natural order, as Fugi says, Sparty will take a big lead, something like 21-0 by halftime. One would think this would bode well for them, with their running game and decent defense, but don’t discount the Sparty NO! effect. They may even take a bigger lead (like 35-10) into the fourth quarter, it doesn’t matter, though. PSU will come back and win by a FG.
I don’t have a real score prediction (though if push came to shove I’d say 24-21 PSU), my only prediction is for the Spart NO! game.
Better late than never
On defense, Penn State has to be able to stop the outside runs—MSU’s receivers are all proficient blockers. On offense, the good guys need to be able to sustain drives and keep the defense fresh. If Penn State can di both of those things and win the turnover battle, I like our chances.
Given this team’s youth, injuries, and early struggles, 8-4 would be damn good. 7-5 is nothing to sneeze at either. PSU 27-MSU 28
I wouldn't trust old rooster me neither.
by spakajewia on Nov 26, 2010 3:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I have a feeling if MSU and PSU's MMA/UFC representatives were to meet up
MSU would win that one.
Rashad Evans (MSU)
Phil Davis (PSU)
by The JuggerNitt on Nov 26, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry, but Davis looks like a mezza finnocio. Besides, puffy nipple boy has a loss. PSU’s UFC is 8-0. PSU FTW!
by Pentimental on Nov 26, 2010 11:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Those honies in the background
look like they could use some P90X
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
I realize it isn't his coaching start date on the card
but it would be hilarious to fill up the rest of that white card with photoshopped dates he was supposed to retire that are crossed out, then maybe scribble more down onto the wall, lol
by dawsonPSU10 on Nov 27, 2010 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Penn State wins this one 35-10, following the pattern of the last two years
I’ve been a lurker here since at least 2007 (I may have began reading in 2006), but signed up today just to post my out on a limb prediction.
Ever since the collapse in 2007 where Penn State blew a 24-7 lead only to lose 35-31 (and IMO was the 2007 season in a capsule), Penn State has caused a big “Sparty NO” the past two years, in 2008 denying them a chance to “share” the Big Ten with Ohio State, and in 2009, handed them their only blowout loss of the year. Here’s been the pattern. Penn State has scored one less touchdown the past two years but allowed four less points. Both times the late points have been in garbage time. In 2008, PSU beat MSU 49-18, leading 49-7 before putting in the reserves, last year PSU won 42-14, leading 42-7 before putting in the reserves. So thus, following the pattern, expect Penn State to win 35-10, leading 35-3 before reserves go in. I expect us to score first, up 7-0 early, then shut out the rest of the half, MSU kicks a FG before halftime to make it 7-3, good guys score 21 straight to go up 28-3 in the third, then in the 4th Bolden throws a TD pass similar to Pat Devlin’s pass in 2008, 35-3 good guys, then Kirk Cousins throws a meaningless touchdown pass to someone (probably Keshawn Martin) to make it 35-10, PSU recovers the onside kick, and Newsome (possibly also a Shane McGreggor sighting?) will run out the clock.
In a way this gives us revenge for 1997. We were #4 with only a 34-8 loss to Michigan, Michigan State had four losses and then we go and lose 49-14. We were #1 all the way into early November only to finish #16. This year, they are the one loss team with a single blowout loss blemish (37-6 to Iowa) and we have four losses.
Penn State 27 - MSU 17
I don’t know why, but I always feel pretty confident against MSU.
"God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy"
Blue Kool-Aid all the way around 37-13
Big Senior Day for Royster running behind Wiz and Wagner goes 3-3 on FGs. Ollie Ogbu blows up Sparty’s run game.
by Frank O'Brien on Nov 26, 2010 6:28 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Great quantities of Kool-Aid are being consumed here.
I have mixed feelings about this game. I do generally like how Penn State has been playing, but the points have been coming against HORRIBLE defenses. The Lions will need at least 30 points to win because our defense just isn’t that good this year. I feel this will be a toss-up single score game, possibly going into OT.
Joe Paterno Apologist
I think the thing is
MSU’s points (and good defensive performances) have been coming against horrible teams as well. The teams look pretty similar except that 1) PSU didn’t played OSU instead of Wisky and MSU played Wisky instead of OSU, and 2) MSU blew out Illinois while Illinois blew out PSU.
Those 2 details lead me to believe MSU should win, but PSU has been on the rise while MSU has looked like they’re on the decline (not that they ever really looked that good to begin with). Combine that with it being @PSU and I think the game is about as even as can be expected. Obviously I’m viewing this through blue-tinted glasses, but I really wouldn’t be surprised to have the game go either way.
by The JuggerNitt on Nov 26, 2010 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Talk about Kool Aid...
While recent history suggests that we should handle these guys, I’m cautiously optimistic.
If MSU’s offensive line can push PSU’s D around, its going to be a long afternoon. But, from what I hear, Cousins is banged up so getting some pressure and hits on him is going to be key. Just need to stay fresh for their RB rotation.
I think MSU’s got the same WRs from last year and those guys didn’t do too much. I expect some annoying BBDS from Bradley, but ultimately the D gets a stop on some third downs.
I think the game is close, but PSU wins: 31-24
2010 PSU Football......YOU'RE ALL FIRED
Wow, most of you are more optimistic than me
PSU 31 MSU 21, but a game that’s closer than the scoreboard makes it look.
I've got the brains. You've got the looks. Let's make lots of money.
Wow. I wish I would have known there were so many pompous dick PSU fans.
Then I might have actually given a shit about the blood drive and food drive we seem to “lose” to you every year as well.
Two of my favorite memories from my years at MSU include the 49-14 thrashing in 1997 where not one but two running backs went for 200 yards against the vaunted PSU defense and winning the OT thriller in the snow in 1999 which capped your downward spiral to end the season.
Oh well. Such a shame we won’t get to play on a regular basis anymore.
Here’s hoping we meet in the inaugural Big Ten championship game so people actually give a fuck about that abortion of a trophy.
My prediction for tomorrow’s game:
Dantonio doesn’t have a heart attack and Joe Pa doesn’t shit himself on the sideline.
I had no idea
that thinking a home team, who has won 5 of the last 6 and 8 of the last 10 against an opponent, who with the exception of one game is completely even against common opponents, who is statistically even when SOS is considered, who is 7-4 and playing a team that should have lost to a bad Purdue team the week prior, is going to win with relative ease makes you a pompous dick.
Personally, I think this is a strange game. If either team wins by 20, not only will I not be surprised, I don’t know if anybody will be all that surprised. Either way, thanks for stopping by.
I've got the brains. You've got the looks. Let's make lots of money.
sorry my sparty friend
But no post here is dickish with the exception of yours. To not know this community and come here with the knee slapping poop jokes.
I saw a bunch of psu homers predicting home team victory with some pretty accurate game history thrown in.
With that attitude Are you sure you’re not a Buckeye?
"You're holding my hand Chuck - you sly dog!"
Gee, I'm sorry.
I realize I’m in your “home” but Sparty NO! and Pucker U? Well, maybe a little deserved but still past performance is not indicative of future success. You have the #10 ranked team coming in and most are predicting blowout wins for the Lions. I agree we (MSU) are probably over ranked.
Sure, over the past 17 years, you have owned the series. I remember when it was restarted and it was a lot closer. Games were reasonably tight and close from 93-99. Then our lost decade hit. Really a missed opportunity for our series and the conference. Now you get the corn and we get Indiana. Sucks. Still streaks end. Just ask ND and Navy.
Anyway. My stepdad is a PSU fan. I’ve always enjoyed this game no matter the outcome as it’s something we can share.
Good luck today.
PS: I thought this was the internets..if someone can’t run in here into a crowded theater and yell “Fire”, where can one?
First, they try to keep the languate under control here,
so no matter the content, your post would have taken some heat.
Some points to consider: you talk about your “lost decade”. You do realize that this decade was arguably the worst in PSU (at least under Paterno) history? Sure it was dichotomous, and the last 5 years have been back to “normal”.
I do agree that anyone predicting a blow-out win by PSU is probably drinking a bit too much of the Kool-aid, but it isn’t that unreasonable to expect a close game or even a PSU victory. The vegas line right now is MSU -1. A top 10 team playing against a team with 4 losses is only favored by 1 point (yes, that would be ~7 points if it was at MSU).
by The JuggerNitt on Nov 27, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
It's all moot now.
I will attempt not work “blue” next time.
2000-09 was the worst decade for MSU football sine 1920-29.
You have a good memory.
You remembered the two games in 17 years Michigan State could brag about.
Joe Paterno Apologist
Dantonio wastes his time outs in anger at the end of the game.
Redd/Royster combine for 180+, McGloin throws 4 TDs. Once again Greg Jones is shown to be the third best linebacker in the game (Mauti and Hodges are both in, both 100% and both go apeshit). Game’s over by halftime, so Dantonio may waste his first half timeouts too. (All of this is serious except the last sentence).
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
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