Did Michigan State University do any due diligence on Mel Tucker at all? How could they not see this coming? He was a questionable hire, on just football, on-the-field stuff alone, given his track record. Were they aware of how he was one of the worst Chicago Bears coordinators of all time? (and that really says something, given how John Schoop is included among that … [Read more...] about Mel Tucker Was a Very Predictable Disaster Hire for Michigan State
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Mel Tucker Does Greatest Comedy Bit in B1G Media Day History
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is currently at the podium for his third Big Ten Media Day. Once again, he is doing what all football coaches do at all Media Days- speaking for prolonged periods of time without actually saying anything. It's a cliche convention for the gridiron set, and if you want to play the buzzword bingo, we'll get to that in a minute. For now, we're … [Read more...] about Mel Tucker Does Greatest Comedy Bit in B1G Media Day History
#12 Michigan State Football vs #18 Notre Dame: Game Preview, Prediction
It's the golden anniversary of the game of the century; and also a former Cincinnati Bearcats Head Coaches Bowl. Notre Dame football renews their rivalry with Michigan State football on Saturday night and it's a series (lately at least) that has been as exciting and as interesting as college football can be. If the game plays out the way it looks on paper, it'll be another … [Read more...] about #12 Michigan State Football vs #18 Notre Dame: Game Preview, Prediction
Michigan State Football Now Has Literal Chip on Their Shoulder
Michigan State football bares a striking resemblance to the Chicago White Sox. in that both programs identify themselves by having a consistent chip on their shoulder. Lots of sports franchises utilize this motivation, but Michigan State and the White Sox have the same exact "we come second in our region" chip. For MSU, it's the Michigan Wolverines who overshadow them. For … [Read more...] about Michigan State Football Now Has Literal Chip on Their Shoulder
#23 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77
Back to back 11 win seasons, only 7 teams in the power conferences of college football accomplished that; and the Michigan State Spartans are one. But poor MSU has zero BCS berths to show for it. In 2010 they were shafted after feasting on an easy schedule. Last year, they were an unfortunate Isaiah Lewis penalty on a very well executed Brad Nortman flop from reaching the Rose … [Read more...] about #23 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77
Michigan State QB: Andrew Maxwell takes over for Kirk Cousins
Andrew Maxwell is both a Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres fan, but he picks Detroit whenever they play each other. That's right, he's a man for the teams of Michigan through and through and looks up to a signal caller who played for the rival Michigan Wolverines. "I watch a lot of (Tom) Brady film, watch a lot of Aaron Rodgers film, because their success is undeniable … [Read more...] about Michigan State QB: Andrew Maxwell takes over for Kirk Cousins
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”
Penn State is “Radioactive” to Bowl Selection Committees; Big 10 Bowl Projections
"They're radioactive," a bowl official told Herb Gould of the Chicago Sun-Times yesterday. "[Bowls] wanted Joe Paterno 's last game, not a nightmare." The Nittany Lions finish the season at Ohio State and Wisconsin. The OSU game looks like a toss-up, and the Badgers will likely destroy them. That season ending tilt is looking like it'll be the Leaders division championship … [Read more...] about Penn State is “Radioactive” to Bowl Selection Committees; Big 10 Bowl Projections
Big 10 Bowl Projections; Much Hinges on Wisconsin Badgers
When looking at the Big Ten conference standings, and trying to figure out the hierarchy for the college football bowl system, I can't help but think of one of my favorite lines from the '80s movie "Fletch." "I'd say we're in a gray area." "How gray?" "Charcoal." We do know this however- the Big Ten bellcow is still Wisconsin (get it bellcow, dairy state?). The … [Read more...] about Big 10 Bowl Projections; Much Hinges on Wisconsin Badgers
Bid on Bubba Smith’s Colts, NFL, Michigan St. Trophies, Awards
This past August, we tragically lost a gentle giant in Bubba Smith. Perhaps the greatest Michigan State player ever. The "Kill, Bubba, Kill" chant is etched within Spartans and college football lore. Later, Smith made his mark through the Colts and the Police Academy movies. And when you see the tremendous amount of awards and trophies left behind in his estate, you see just … [Read more...] about Bid on Bubba Smith’s Colts, NFL, Michigan St. Trophies, Awards