UM/MSU Game Prediction

Submitted by uniqenam on

So I wrote this today in a facebook note instead of studying when my Sparty friend asked for a prediction.  I thought I'd maybe post it here for my MGoFriends.

 

 

Saturday, October 15: PREGAME

The stands are packed, the players are jacked, and the Situation is happy, because this is THE MSU-UM GAME!  Denard Robinson descends from his permanent residency on Mount Olympus on the wings of cherubim, the soles of his shoes coated in the frosty dew of the morning sky, coming to a gentle landing next to Brady Hoke; the hospitals of East Lansing will be swamped in the next few hours as thousands of MSU sorority girls have swooned at the heavenly sight.  Mark Dantonio looks on with a stony stare.

 

 

Saturday, October 15: Coin toss

Michigan sends its team captains to the middle of the field to meet with the head thugs of the MSU Jailbirds; Mike Martin flexes his left bicep, and a stain noticeably spreads in Kirk Cousins pants. Mark Dantonio looks on with a stony stare.

 

 

Saturday, October 15: Kickoff

The "Greek-warriors-in-ski-masks" have won the toss, and defer to the second half; the game should be over by then anyway.  Martavious Odoms receives the kick, and returns the ball to the M-23.  A chorus of angels burst in joyful harmony as Denard takes the field; he must motion them to quiet so the O-line can hear his snap count.  Mark Dantonio looks on with a stony stare.

 

 

Saturday, October 15: 1st Quarter

The Michigan Agricultural College Aggies fold easy on the first drive, as THE MIGHTY HOKE TROLL has been rolling with a 2-QB formation; yards are easy to come by, the Situation is angry, and Mark Dantonio looks on with a stony stare.  The Aggies punt on their first posession, after making it close to midfield.  

 

 

Saturday, October 15: 2nd Quarter

All seems in hand already after a dominant first quarter by the MEEEEEEEEEEECHIGAN WOLVERINES, as the second quarter of play begins with D. Xavier Robinson taking a snap at the Southeastern Gangsters University 23rd.  But wait, what's this??? Denicos Allen looks like he has the ball off a tipped pass, and he's running up the sideline for a SPARTAN TOUCHDOWN, with 9 and 20 left in the 2nd quarter (says George "I'm boring" Blaha).  The Spartan sideline is alight with hope, fury, ecstasy, and the burning light of a couch enshrouded in flame.  Mark Dantonio looks on with a stony stare.

 

 

Saturday, October 15: 3rd Quarter

It's 14-14; we have a football game.  The 3rd quarter is a back and forth field position struggle; Green and Gold pro-combatters come out with a field goal.  A flower blooms, an eagle soars.  Mark Dantonio looks on with a stony stare.

 

 

Saturday, October 15: 4th Quarter

After a quick 3-and-out, the Gay (NTTAWWT) Men of Sparta receive a punt, and grind down the field for 8 minutes, scoring a touchdown on a Kirk Cousin naked bootleg dash.  Looks like they will Sparty On tonight.  Suddenly, a terrible rending of the air is heard, like a giant woolly mammoth flatulating into the Horn of Helm's Deep; the denizens of East Lansing look left and right in TERROR, their hands clasped firmly over their ears to defend themselves from the horrible sound!  As the sound dies off into the distance, the windows of the press box are seen shattered; Denard Robinson has released his battle-cry.  Inspired by the awe of such rampant anger, the MEEEEEEECHIGAN OFFENSE scores 2 touchdowns back to back, and the play ends with "Little Giants" being called at MSU's own 48 yardline.  The score:

UM 28 - MSU 24

Mark Dantonio looks on with a stony stare.

 

 

Sunday, October 16:  1:14 AM

Mark Dantonio sits up in bed, sleepless, walks to the kitchen, drinks a glass of water. He stonily stares into the water, contemplating its depths, the coolness of the glass, and a tear runs down his cheek. Those words echo in his mind, the same that he has dreamt of for 10 months..."This is Michigan, fergodsakes".

ChiCityWolverine

October 11th, 2011 at 4:52 PM ^

A classic trenches battle awaits in this in-state matchup. Mike Martin and RVB bully the terrible MSU line all day and MSU struggles to sustain drives. However, a few missed tackles and big plays in the passing game allow the Spartans to put up 20 points.

On the other side, Lewan and Molk get enough push for the Wolverines to get 250 yards on the ground including 100 from Denard. A bomb to Hemingway in the second quarter ignites the passing game and Denard only throws one interception en route to a 200 yard day through the air.

After trailing going into halftime 13-10, Michigan takes over the game for good with two third quarter TDs.

31-20 UM

a2bluefan

October 11th, 2011 at 5:07 PM ^

End of First half:   MSU 17, UM 3
End of Regulation: MSU 24, UM 24

MSU fails to score in the first OT (sack on 3rd and long takes them out of FG range)
UM wins on a FG from inside the 20
Gibbons gets his first game winner

FINAL MSU 24, UM 27

Couches in EL spontaneously combust.

 

wigeon

October 11th, 2011 at 5:13 PM ^

that we see a very undisciplined MSU team defensively.  Lots of PI and personal fouls, like 100 yards worth. 

35-31 Blue, stated with far less confidence than many of you.  

 

 

goblue_56

October 12th, 2011 at 12:53 AM ^

I'm genuinely interested in your reasoning for that statement. It'll be in East Lansing and while emotions will be high, I anticipate Dantonio will have instilled a lot of discipline into his guys.
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<br>Your thoughts/response?

BayWolves

October 11th, 2011 at 5:50 PM ^

Michigan Wolverines 28

Michigan State  Inmates 14

Greg Mattison breaks out a defenseive scheme that forces Cousins into 3 picks, Denard only throws 4 incomplete passes all day on a 350 yeard game, and Fitz + Smith break off about 180 yards rushing due to Denard's incredible passing game and some new wrinkles by Gorgeous Al.

Mark it,dude.

Wolverman

October 11th, 2011 at 6:10 PM ^

 Michigan 21 MSU 17

If you watch the OSU vs. MSU game you'll see a lot of plays where their D-line and linebackers jumped the OSU o-line exactly when the ball was snapped. When the pressure was in Millers face he paniced and all but threw his arms up and fell on the ground.

 Michigans O-line has to play it's best game on Saturday, if they do that and limit turnovers ( glances at Denard) Michigan will win a close game

marco dane

October 11th, 2011 at 6:11 PM ^

..ingame adjustments will counter any hopes of a consisted running game. Not sold on the kid arm,which means the front seven is controlling the line. Blitz packages should be used tactfully,in order for containment,ensureing no escape during crcuial times or deep into the game. Feeling good about this one...Denard in a walk...45-20

KBLOW

October 11th, 2011 at 7:54 PM ^

We care more about out countdown clock for them than they do for their countdown clock for us.

 

The Team, The Team, THE TEAM: 38

sparty: 20

 

foreverbluemaize

October 11th, 2011 at 9:32 PM ^

So all that I got from the post, was that Cousins will pee his pants and Dantonio will be stoned as he stares at his team as they lose. That sounds like what I am anticipating for the game. UM by 17 points.

Bighousemike84

October 11th, 2011 at 10:33 PM ^

For your lesson today we will examine the relationship of Prime Colors.

 

In the color spectrum there are 3 primary colors (red, yellow, blue) which can be combined in certain order to create colors such as brown, purple, or orange. However for this particular lesson we want to focus on one specific combination, the two most important colors Yellow and Blue. The combination of the primary colors Blue and Yellow creates the color green.

 

Just a little food for thought in MSU week.