Congratulations to msu
As much as I hate it, Dantonio is an incredible coach. 2 conference titles in the last 4 years, a 12 win season this year. Sparty No is dead. The Spartans are not going away.
Dantonio and Urban will be equally as hard to defeat for the near future.
Thank you for shutting up osu, though.
December 8th, 2013 at 3:08 AM ^
Championship level effort. really.
December 8th, 2013 at 4:13 AM ^
"And MSU will be relatively tough for Michigan as long as Dantonio is there"
I think you are giving Dantonio too much credit and not giving Narduzzi enough credit.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:13 AM ^
December 8th, 2013 at 12:13 AM ^
Queme los Sofas.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:13 AM ^
The games against MSU when I was a kid were some of the best I remember. Both fan bases hated each other and there were some classic games. But I am ultimately a fan of football and a good MSU is good for the big ten and good for us. Dantonio has always been a good coach. When he was DC for Tressel they were the best defense in the Big Ten and frankly he has made them an amazing program.
I look forward to what this rivalry will be going forward. We will be back and this will be great again for both teams. But let's just appreciate a great game and honestly a really great team. MSU came out, and took it to the Buckeyes. They used a ton of the plays and misdirections we had used and abused the Buckeyes with it. They played an outstanding game, and I'm glad they are repping our conference in the Rose Bowl.
This reminds me of basketball when we lost to MSU by 50 pts and they were pouring it on - literally embarassing us. Now you have people at MSU looking at U of M basketball worried about what we are becoming. These things go in cycles as long as you stick the course and commit to the right philosophy.
Cheer them on - they aren't playing michigan again this year, they don't compete with us for recruits, and they just beat OSU which is a far bigger threat. They have also become both a damn good team and a damn good yard stick to go after and achieve against. Congrats to them and hopefully we can build something that special soon.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:18 AM ^
December 8th, 2013 at 12:29 AM ^
Really wish we could upvote. I'm one of the thousands of lurkers Brian referenced this week, and it appears to me that this thread is otherwise filled with those his post was addressing.
Good for MSU. M had a down year, but I'm much happier to see the Spartans win this game than the alternative. Go Blue!!!
December 8th, 2013 at 12:34 AM ^
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December 8th, 2013 at 12:15 AM ^
Coaching matters. We recruit better and they develop better. If Brandon can't see that clearly then F us all. It is total BS to be on the outside looking in here.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:18 AM ^
they have 15, 5th year seniors.. we have more freshman playing this year than ever in michigan history do the math.. Are these kids suppose to be superstars as Fr, RSfr, or soph? No..
The upper classmen are kids recruited mostly by RR and very few of them had any talent at all..
December 8th, 2013 at 1:18 AM ^
Dantonio has proven he can do it with all experience levels. In 2011, his only senior starter was Kevin Pickelman (?). Three true freshmen; three second-year players; three third-year players. Pretty darn young.
I remember when Greg Jones, Eric Gordon, Marcus Hyde, and Chris Rucker all graduated after 2010, we all thought MSU's defense would come back to earth. Fact is, it was just getting ramped up. There is no reason to believe Dantonio won't just keep reloading.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:16 AM ^
Bollman/Warner putting up 34 with that personnel at a neutral site really puts the 41 Michigan scored in a different sort of perspective.
December 8th, 2013 at 1:11 AM ^
December 8th, 2013 at 12:16 AM ^
Why do so many of you not comprehend how terrible this is for us?
You think we are going to be where msu isBrady Hoke around the answer is NEVER.
Why doesn't anyone see this? So frustrating.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:19 AM ^
December 8th, 2013 at 12:25 AM ^
Agreed. Including Dave Brandon.
I am not in denial. I know Dave Brandon is bad at his job. He had ONE JOB to do and that was hire the BEST COACH IN THE COUNTRY who wanted to come here. And he failed. What is Dave Brandon going to do about it? Nothing.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:45 AM ^
You guys are total pansies and should be ashamed of yourself for giving up on Michigan Football and our players and coaches. Feel free to just stop posting.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:47 PM ^
Giving up? I am NOT giving up! On the contrary. I truly hope that we can climb back to where I feel we belong! And I truly believe I know how it is done....coaching. This is college football. Good coaching. We don't have it now and have not had it for a while. A "pansy" like me knows this. A person that calls other people pansies should too. #footballIQ I feel it is not pansy-like to see what is wrong with a progam and fix it. It is NOT going to get better when the trend is down and you don't change anything. Coaching. Start with coaching. Because, it is college football and it is about COACHING.
I am not ashamed. I am a proud Michigan Alum who sees people destroying his passion. I never give up. I will continue to do whatever I can, however little it may seem in the big picture, to educate all those who are blind to what is going on. Good coaching. We don't have it. Learn this please. Look at this objectively instead of calling people names that indicate a low level of intelligence like "pansy". Use your energy for hope not hate.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:16 AM ^
i thought you were a rich rod lover? we'd never have any of those things with him.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:17 AM ^
"We should be good sports and acknowledge a good team" lol. Yeah, because that's what Sparty was doing during Michigan's Final Four run this spring.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:21 AM ^
December 8th, 2013 at 12:33 AM ^
I don't take cues from other fanbases on how to behave and show class.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:50 AM ^
Congrats on your moral victories, then, guys. That's two in eight days!
December 8th, 2013 at 12:57 AM ^
how would that change things?
December 8th, 2013 at 7:19 AM ^
December 8th, 2013 at 12:17 AM ^
Congratulations to MSU. To those of you saying delete thread, eff MSU, etc...Grow up a little and/or learn to show some class. Ohio losing this game was best case scenario. One of our rivals was going to win. Personally, I'm happy it was MSU. Put your pride aside, show some class, and offer your congratulations. Some of you people make me sick with how you represent the Michigan fanbase.
The sadness of Buckeye fans everywhere is something you should be loving at this very moment. Drink it in, it always goes down smooth.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:20 AM ^
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December 8th, 2013 at 12:47 AM ^
Well you seem like sort of a dick yourself. Maybe you should go root for the team that better represents your personality traits?
December 8th, 2013 at 12:49 AM ^
Don't feed the troll, he'll either be banned tomorrow or using Captcha.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:22 AM ^
Agree. Whatever happened to acting like an adult and admitting when the competition is better than your favorite team? They played big boy football and punched OSU in the mouth.
The whining from any fan base is just immature in my opinion.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:19 AM ^
How is it being an insufferable asshole to never root for your rival. You guys think it makes us assholes to not have a thread on here blowing Ohio State and wishing them good look against FSU if they won? You guys do not know how sports work. This is embarassing.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:20 AM ^
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December 8th, 2013 at 1:20 AM ^
Nicely played
December 8th, 2013 at 12:38 AM ^
May I subscribe to your newsletter?
December 8th, 2013 at 12:51 AM ^
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December 8th, 2013 at 4:03 AM ^
this is like your 10th post in this thread saying THE SAME EXACT THING.
I'm just imagining you fuming at your computer, and it's making me a little happy on the inside.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:20 AM ^
My favorite part about these last few weeks: Alabama will destroy Ohio in the post season...and it wont be for a national championship (sugar bowl?)
December 8th, 2013 at 12:23 AM ^
Bama vs Oklahoma in sugar
Ucf vs Baylor in fiesta
December 8th, 2013 at 12:37 AM ^
They won't be able to pass up a Meyer-Saban matchup. And I would love to see it.
December 8th, 2013 at 12:44 AM ^
Oh man, that might cause health issues for ol Urbs. Anyone been over to 11W for the spleen?
December 8th, 2013 at 1:59 AM ^
Jerry Palm's Projections
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/bowls/predictions
BCS |
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Bowl | Date | Location | Matchup | Prediction |
BCS Title Game | Jan. 6 | Pasadena, Calif.. | BCS vs BCS | Florida State vs. Auburn |
Orange | Jan. 3 | Miami, Fla. | ACC/BCS vs BCS | Clemson vs. Ohio State |
Sugar | Jan. 2 | New Orleans, La. | SEC/BCS vs BCS | Alabama vs. Oklahoma |
Fiesta | Jan. 1 | Glendale, Ariz. | Big 12/BCS vs BCS | Baylor vs. UCF |
Rose | Jan. 1 | Pasadena, Calif. | Big Ten/BCS vs Pac-12/BCS | Michigan State vs. Stanford |
Non-BCS Games | ||||
Bowl | Date | Location | Matchup | Prediction |
Outback | Jan. 1 | Tampa, Fla. | Big Ten No. 3 vs. SEC | Iowa vs. LSU |
Capital One | Jan. 1 | Orlando, Fla. | Big Ten No. 2 vs. SEC No. 2 | Wisconsin vs. South Carolina |
Heart of Dallas | Jan. 1 | Dallas, Tex. | Big Ten No. 7 vs. C-USA | Syracuse* vs. North Texas |
Gator | Jan. 1 | Jacksonville, Fla. | Big Ten No. 4/5 vs. SEC No. 6 | Michigan vs. Georgia |
Buffalo Wild Wings | Dec. 28 | Phoenix, Ariz. | Big 12 No. 4 vs. Big Ten No. 4/5 | Kansas State vs. Nebraska |
Texas | Dec. 27 | Houston, Tex. | Big 12 No. 6 vs. Big Ten No. 6 | Oregon State* vs. Minnesota |
Military | Dec. 27 | Annapolis, Md. | ACC No. 8 vs. C-USA | Maryland vs. Marshall |
Little Caesars | Dec. 26 | Detroit, Mich. | MAC vs. Big Ten No. 8 | Ball State vs. Pittsburgh* |
New Mexico | Dec. 21 | Albuquerque, N.M. | MWC No. 4/5 vs. Pac-12 No. 7 | Boise State vs. Arizona |