Denard Calls State Little Brother
"Of course we've got to say Ohio [State's] the biggest one," Robinson said. "[Then] Notre Dame and [No. 3] Michigan State, our little brothers."
I like it I enjoy the little jabs in rivalries. It really gets State all riled up and I love seeing State fans get all mad its like watching a monster child who is 3 years old.
September 6th, 2013 at 8:25 AM ^
September 6th, 2013 at 8:26 AM ^
somewhere in EL
September 6th, 2013 at 11:12 AM ^
Yeah, but how are they going to react to Denard's comment?
September 6th, 2013 at 11:16 AM ^
Ahh, I see what you did there.
September 6th, 2013 at 3:55 PM ^
UM fans probably shouldn't keep making couch burning joes, dont you think? Also, Denard doesn't have any room to make fun of MSU considering his performances against them.
September 6th, 2013 at 7:06 PM ^
Agreed. Denard didn't earn the right to talk down to Ohio State or MSU. Mike Hart? Absolutely. Denard? Nope.
September 6th, 2013 at 8:38 AM ^
I can't stop laughing.
September 6th, 2013 at 12:25 PM ^
What's wrong with beating a horse?
September 6th, 2013 at 8:32 AM ^
LANDED ON THE MOON.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:30 AM ^
+1
I'm pretty sure this was already discussed.
September 6th, 2013 at 8:36 AM ^
The writer of that article starts off by trolling MSU, but by the end he's trolling Michigan. He's looking to stir the pot...he just wants page views.
September 6th, 2013 at 8:41 AM ^
That's great.
September 6th, 2013 at 8:57 AM ^
September 6th, 2013 at 9:54 AM ^
Looking changeup the whole way.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:06 AM ^
It was much better in Mike Hart's case because he was undefeated against MSU.
September 6th, 2013 at 10:40 AM ^
September 6th, 2013 at 11:31 AM ^
furthermore it just sounds silly because not only was denard 1-3 vs. state but also his stats were horrendous against state and I would even go so far as to say that he was the reason we lost a couple of those games...
State owned Denard... now he wants to call them little bro?
The only funny part of this was how upset some spartans did get, cause they say it doesn't matter, but i does, because they know the four years before last were the anomally...
jdon
September 6th, 2013 at 3:09 PM ^
only started 3 games against sparty,tate started his freshman season.
September 6th, 2013 at 11:16 AM ^
the context of how Hart used it was perfect. UM down in the 4th quarter and then scores 2 TD's to win it.
Having a little brother (6 yrs younger) that is very similiar to what I'd do to him when we were playing 1 on 1. Let him score some to get some confidence and then storm back for the win.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:12 AM ^
I'm sure the usual 'other fanbase' is taking this all calmly and in the spirit of competition that Denard intended.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:26 AM ^
Kind of souldn't have said that when you go 1-3 against MSU and were a field goal from 0-4.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:27 AM ^
September 6th, 2013 at 9:27 AM ^
of this. Love me some Denard, but we need some clever new ways to troll.
September 6th, 2013 at 12:27 PM ^
It's still so effective, though. I don't use it myself, but I find the outrage created hilarious.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:28 AM ^
Well, they are.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:28 AM ^
"We take the rivalry from the corrupt! The Big Bro! The oppressors of generations who have kept you down with coaches slapping themselves and 49-0 beatdowns, and we give it back to you... the Sparties. MSU is yours. None shall interfere. Do as you please. Start by storming Spartan Stadium, and freeing the oppressed! Step forward those who would serve. For Beer Bongs will be raised. The powerful will be ripped from their decadent dorms, and cast out into the cold world that we know and endure. Couches will be burned. Rioting will be enjoyed. Blood will be shed. The police will survive, as they run out of tear gas. This great campus... it will endure. Sparty will survive!"
September 6th, 2013 at 9:49 AM ^
Just when I thought it wasn't possible to love Denard any more...
September 6th, 2013 at 9:50 AM ^
"little brother" they are the little brother that grows up really fast and then kind of works the "big brother" over in games of one on one in the driveway. This angle on Staee is played. It also brought about years of wrath against everything Michigan the first time it was said. Let it go. Start beating them regularly and then we can just go back to not thinking about them at all.
September 6th, 2013 at 9:52 AM ^
as I love Denard, coffee is for closers. When you're 1-3 against them this is a bit of a stretch.
However, despite that - it's still true. Until the end of time, they will always measure their success against how they do compared to us & against UM.
September 6th, 2013 at 12:29 PM ^
September 6th, 2013 at 9:58 AM ^
My logic when dealing with Sparty. They don't ackowledge Bobby Williams/John L. I don't acknowledge RRod. We are 1-1 right now. Well 2-1 if you count Lloyd vs Mark.
September 6th, 2013 at 10:05 AM ^
September 6th, 2013 at 10:17 AM ^
Yeah it was pretty funny to see him spout off on Twitter how much he doesn't care, then get on the show and say he doesn't care....and then spend like an hour talking about it
September 6th, 2013 at 10:19 AM ^
made the decision that between listening to Valenti and Foster or listening to other even worse radio I am going to listen to them, so I just listen to it for what it is. After listening to the show for a while, I am actually convinced that they plant calls. Not just pick the worst take from a Michigan fan but actually have people they know call in as "Michigan fans" and have them give the worst take ever and the Valenti switches to ultra-rational mode that he does not display at any other time. There are ignorant Michigan fans but some of the callers on that show cannot be legit. I honestly think they are planted.
September 6th, 2013 at 10:29 AM ^
September 6th, 2013 at 2:35 PM ^
The other day he was like "OK, I'll keep it real, and the big picture; since joining the Big Ten the record between Michigan and Michigan State is..." and the caller is all "wait, that's not ht 'big picture'...all time the record is..." Contradictory excuse, click, what music is playing right now....
September 6th, 2013 at 10:25 AM ^
That's why 105.1 has been nice. None of the hate fest of 97.1 and even a bit of love for Michigan. The show with Rico (Sparty) on it has a nice balance and his love for State seems to be that of a normal guy and not a screaming asshole like Valenti. Options are indeed good.
September 6th, 2013 at 2:33 PM ^
Every time you tune in they're talking about anything but sports.
It seems more like a radio show channel talking sports than sports talk radio.
September 6th, 2013 at 10:33 AM ^
I wish I could have called in.
I would have given them some reasons why Michigan State acts little brothery including Valenti's rant. Although, I don't think Mike Hart or Denard Robisons comments help.
September 6th, 2013 at 10:07 AM ^
September 6th, 2013 at 10:36 AM ^
September 6th, 2013 at 10:40 AM ^
What the fuck does Denard calling MSU little brother have to do with Devin Gardner? And how does beating a rival correlate into one's ability to be a pro QB, which by the way, Devin is entirely capable of being. To hell with such attributes like reading defenses, arm strength and accuracy, and leadership abilities. Breathing through your nose must be very taxing for you isn't it? Just saying...
September 6th, 2013 at 10:19 AM ^
I love how 'Little Brother' gets MSU fans all worked up, when it is their own coaches fault that it has taken on a life of their own. If Dantonio would have taken the high road than Mike Hart's little brother comment probably would have been a one or two weekend bit.
September 6th, 2013 at 11:02 AM ^
Sorry Sparty, but the second your coach responded to it it became a thing. As well, once Dantonio upped the ante and went with the "where's the threat" posing after 3 wins (while staring down the barrel of Hoke/Mattison killing him on the recruting trail) all of the 'little brother' and other content was going to be locked in forever.
September 6th, 2013 at 10:20 AM ^
September 6th, 2013 at 10:21 AM ^
Not to be "that guy" but isn't Denard 1-3 against State?