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 St. Wins 20+ in 2 years; Not bad for a “Basketball School”
On the banks of the Red Cedar there's a school that's known to sports fans. Their specialty is college basketball, and the Spartans also play great hockey. Excuse me for taking the Michigan State fight song, and changing the lyrics. But when people think about MSU sports, Tom Izzo's hoops program comes to mind first. Six Final Fours in 11 years will do that. Spartan … [Read more...] about Michigan St. Wins 20+ in 2 years; Not bad for a “Basketball School”
#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
#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
Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins is Very Good at Life (Video)
At the annual Big Ten football kick-off luncheon, Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins gave a speech that elicited a standing ovation. Of all the players and coaches who spoke, it was only the words of the Spartans leader who inspired such a reaction. The video is after the jump (h/t to The Only Colors, SB Nation's State blog) Earlier that morning, when he spoke to rotating … [Read more...] about Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins is Very Good at Life (Video)
Michigan St.’s Kirk Cousins Reads Your Criticism of Him and His Team
At the annual Big Ten football kick-off luncheon, Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins gave a speech that elicited a standing ovation. Of all the players and coaches who spoke, it was only his words that inspired such a reaction. Earlier that morning, when he spoke to rotating journalists at the conference media days, he again stood out as one of the best public speakers. "I'll … [Read more...] about Michigan St.’s Kirk Cousins Reads Your Criticism of Him and His Team