It's combine time, the male version of a swimsuit calendar shoot. But don't get too high or too low about this stuff. Like my friend Bill Smith says, "beware the workout warrior." The site of the past Super Bowl, Indianapolis is also hosting the 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Combine. Let's take a look at who's draft stock is trading higher and who's trading lower after the workouts. … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Draft Combine winners and losers: quarterbacks
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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
Michigan State (10-2) Beats Northwestern in Game they Didn’t Need
By beating Northwestern today 31-17, Michigan State achieved...well they actually achieved all the big important stuff before arriving in Evanston, IL. Last week, they secured a berth to the inaugural Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis. And since beating the Wisconsin/Penn State winner (probably Wisconsin) is their one and only path to the BCS, this game meant very … [Read more...] about Michigan State (10-2) Beats Northwestern in Game they Didn’t Need
Rapid Reaction: Cornhuskers Roll Over Spartans in Defensive Battle
Rex Burkhead carried the ball 35 times for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers' defense held the Michigan State Spartans to only 187 total yards of offense on Saturday, both of which were huge factors in the Huskers' 24-3 dismantling of a Spartan team that had been rolling coming into the game in Lincoln. … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Cornhuskers Roll Over Spartans in Defensive Battle
#11 Michigan State Spartans-#16 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Maybe I was wrong to doubt Michigan State Spartans QB Kirk Cousins? Back in the summer, I believed the Spartans would be the 4th best team in the Big Ten. I was dazzled by the sexy new college football newcomer to the conference, the Nebraska Cornhuskers and their vaunted blackshirt defense. I was wrong. I did pick State to win at Michigan, but I did not see last week's … [Read more...] about #11 Michigan State Spartans-#16 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Michigan State Spoils Wisconsin’s Perfect Season with Crazy Hail Mary
Just when you thought the Wisconsin Badgers were dead in the water, they came charging back in the fourth quarter only to be crushed by a desperation hail-mary as time expired. Michigan State put together an all-around great performance to win 37-31 and hand the Badgers their first loss of the … [Read more...] about Michigan State Spoils Wisconsin’s Perfect Season with Crazy Hail Mary
#19 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77
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 during a winter meeting. The presentation was made by Running Backs Coach Mike Salem's brother Wade. "At the end of his talk, he brought up a slide that said … [Read more...] about #19 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77