OT: OSU-MSU this Sat - what do you think ?
Bucks play Sparty this Saturday in Columbus. Neither has really gotten off to the kind of start that they were hoping for this season.
What do you all think? Which of our rivals is going to get the win, and which is going to be exposed with a poor record to start the year?
At this point I am going to say that the MSU D can handle Braxton Miller, but I am definitely open to being swayed . . .
September 25th, 2011 at 2:07 PM ^
I hate that the new division structure makes it better for Michigan if OSU wins. That is bush. also, division winner is decided by total conference record, so I hope all the East division teams win. Go Ohio, go Wisco, go Penn State.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:16 PM ^
I was just going to say something to this effect.
I think Ohio wins this game, but it will be a close one. An Ohio win is better for Michigan. I used to always root for Sparty to beat Ohio, but now I can't do that ever again. We need teams in our division to start losing now.
September 25th, 2011 at 4:32 PM ^
My head tells me to root for OSU to put a big L on Sparty's record.
And my heart (which is working much better than Dantonio's) tells me the exact same thing.
September 25th, 2011 at 4:54 PM ^
I agree with this. In a typical year (which means most years more than three years ago), I would usually want Sparty to knock off the Buckeyes. But whenever Sparty is feeling too full of himself, I want anyone to put them back in their place.
I don't know how to deal with the division thing -- go with my heart or my head. This year, there is no difference.
Go Bucks. Arghhh.
September 26th, 2011 at 1:38 PM ^
Never will be able to.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:08 PM ^
Loser gets Pittman!
September 25th, 2011 at 2:10 PM ^
Screw both. I hope the game gets 7 weather delays and ends with a score of 3-2.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:21 PM ^
yeah but who wins?
September 25th, 2011 at 2:31 PM ^
The weather.
September 25th, 2011 at 5:09 PM ^
Hope for meteor showers.
September 25th, 2011 at 4:38 PM ^
Since we play both teams down the road, I really don't care about this game at all.
If you looking to "back into" a division title, you are looking in the wrong direction. Beat the teams we play & let whatever happens, happen.
Go Blue!
September 25th, 2011 at 7:11 PM ^
Seems like a stretch to classify wanting your division rival to lose their first game is tantamont to "backing into a championship". I see nothing wrong with wanting your division rivals to lose to increase your odds/wiggle room. Should we only accept division titles if we are undefeated in conference? Sounds like you would say yes, because otherwise by definition, your division rivals would have had to also lose and thus you would have "backed into" the title.
September 25th, 2011 at 4:38 PM ^
Since we play both teams down the road, I really don't care about this game at all.
If you looking to "back into" a division title, you are looking in the wrong direction. Beat the teams we play & let whatever happens, happen.
Go Blue!
September 25th, 2011 at 4:39 PM ^
Since we play both teams down the road, I really don't care about this game at all.
If you looking to "back into" a division title, you are looking in the wrong direction. Beat the teams we play & let whatever happens, happen.
Go Blue!
September 25th, 2011 at 4:39 PM ^
Since we play both teams down the road, I really don't care about this game at all.
If you looking to "back into" a division title, you are looking in the wrong direction. Beat the teams we play & let whatever happens, happen.
Go Blue!
September 25th, 2011 at 4:40 PM ^
internet problems ... SORRY!
September 25th, 2011 at 4:47 PM ^
Apparently you care.
September 25th, 2011 at 7:45 PM ^
I think Hoke has changed the tide on the rivalry. Hell people in Ohio are starting to believe him. Never in a million years I would have thought that. Selling Michigan jerseys is a good start.
September 25th, 2011 at 4:49 PM ^
Since we play both teams down the road, I really don't care about this game at all.
If you looking to "back into" a division title, you are looking in the wrong direction. Beat the teams we play & let whatever happens, happen.
Go Blue!
September 25th, 2011 at 7:05 PM ^
M T-shirts in Ohio, a million years... You know the drill.
September 25th, 2011 at 7:46 PM ^
I think Hoke has changed the tide on the rivalry. Hell people in Ohio are starting to believe him. Never in a million years I would have thought that. Selling Michigan jerseys is a good start.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:11 PM ^
I think MSU will win. OSU hasn't really looked sharp all year with its suspensions that won't return until the following week.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:11 PM ^
Go Ohio, go Wisco, go Penn State.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:31 PM ^
This where I miss tie games. Since that can't happen, let the loser be Sparty. I don't want them building up a head of steam before we play them.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:13 PM ^
Can they both lose? That would be the best.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:15 PM ^
This is one game where no one team can gain my support. Although a strong urge within me hopes (forgive me Bo) MSU wins BUT only because Ohio State is in such dismay right now. My hatred for State will always be strong. My hatred for tOSU will always be stronger...
September 25th, 2011 at 2:17 PM ^
Nebraska crushes ohio the week after 42-16. Bank it.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:19 PM ^
big. 34-17 ish.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:20 PM ^
I'd like to see OSU win. It hates me to say that, but it helps us out in our division. Also, I have to hear the shit of way more state fans than OSU fans on a daily basis, so seeing MSU lose is always a little sweeter.
That being said, I think MSU wins.
September 25th, 2011 at 3:39 PM ^
September 25th, 2011 at 7:16 PM ^
I'm on board with that, but I'd like to see something classically Sparty happen that opens the door for Ohio. MSU implusion where they blow a big lead, MSU has a silly penalty (too many men on the field?) on 4 and 4 that gives Ohio a first down in a key moment after it looks like they were stopped...
September 25th, 2011 at 7:42 PM ^
Wait, what hates you?
September 25th, 2011 at 2:24 PM ^
Anything that would cause both teams to lose; falling space junk, the horseshoe is actually a giant sinkhole, alien abduction, isolated zombie invasion.
September 25th, 2011 at 7:18 PM ^
Are you trying to say the horseshoe isn't actually a giant sinkhole already?
September 25th, 2011 at 2:21 PM ^
Sparty needs to be put in their place. I want them to go 5-7 this year, miss a bowl, and spend the next 20 years talking about the good old days when they beat U-M three times in a row.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:49 PM ^
I am on board with this rationale. The boasting of Sparty fans that theirs is an ascendant program must be stopped. Nothing will accomplish other than a few old-fashioned ass whoopings by the historic powers. Sparty needs to accept that their ceiling is somewhat higher than Purdue, but lower than Wisco or PSU on an average year.
September 25th, 2011 at 4:54 PM ^
Also, can you imagine how insufferable Sparty fans would be with a win over OSU?
September 25th, 2011 at 2:25 PM ^
Dunno. It will be low scoring. OSU will destroy MSU's O-line, and MSU's D will handle Miller and the OSU's skilled positions. I think I'll give the edge to OSU because this will be the first time any MSU player sets foot in the horseshoe.
September 25th, 2011 at 7:30 PM ^
Bucks by 17 at least. Book it.
Sparty's O-Line will get destroyed by that D-Line and Miller will continue to run the same 5 plays they ran vs. Colorado.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:28 PM ^
4-2. I like the three safeties in this game.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:32 PM ^
My rooting interest is for the game to be cancelled and somehow that counts as a loss to both teams. I can dream, can't I?
In terms of who will win, I dont see MSU losing this game. I look to the Ohio game in Miami, and then seeing how Miami isn't that good against KSU and it makes me think that Ohio doesn't have a chance. More confidence building for Sparty
September 25th, 2011 at 2:39 PM ^
tsio beats msu then gets the win revoked after the season cuz they cheat. lose-lose, perfect.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:52 PM ^
+1 just for your name and avatar. I love that movie!
September 25th, 2011 at 2:51 PM ^
Keep in mind that OSU played Miami on the road. Young teams are less likely to have meltdowns at home. Also, MSU's offensive line is a sieve. MSU has the better QB, but he could be neutralized by the OSU pass rush.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:33 PM ^
I am pulling for the meteor.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:34 PM ^
never root for ohio.
Rule #2: never root for ohio.
that being said, i think they will edge out little bro.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:35 PM ^
never root for ohio.
Rule #2: never root for ohio.
that being said, i think they will edge out little bro.
September 25th, 2011 at 2:38 PM ^
to start a thread on this site anymore. Couldn't you at least put a little effort into stating what your opinion is?
September 25th, 2011 at 3:02 PM ^
Yeah, back in the good old days the internet was full of sophisticated people sharing ideas by way of intelligent discussion and cordial collaboration.....
September 25th, 2011 at 4:14 PM ^
21-7, MSU