Michigan State Depth Chart Released
I wouldn't normally post a non-opponent's week 1 depth chart, but this one seems worthy of a thread.
Michigan State's depth chart really shows how much suspensions and expulsions have devastated their program. I hardly recognize any names on there. The only guys I know are talented are Brian Allen and LJ Scott and maybe a couple other running backs.
Yikes.
August 29th, 2017 at 1:00 PM ^
I think Western will have a good shot at beating them when they play in a couple of weeks. Western has both sides of their line returning and some stud runnning backs. I could see them going in there and beating Sparty.
August 29th, 2017 at 11:17 PM ^
August 29th, 2017 at 1:08 PM ^
Realize this is a long shot. Looking for a group of 6-8 tickets for the MSU game this year. Plan to propose to my girlfriend (a Michigan grad!) at the game and some family will be there to surprise her. Any chance any one could help a guy out?
August 29th, 2017 at 1:40 PM ^
Sorry mate :(
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August 29th, 2017 at 1:16 PM ^
Roster is really rough. Only positive I'd take away for them is that the majority of the team returns next season, but, still won't be very talented.
August 29th, 2017 at 1:18 PM ^
August 29th, 2017 at 1:50 PM ^
If there is a silver lining for Sparty, it is that they only have 2 senior starters?
August 29th, 2017 at 1:53 PM ^
version of Hardknocks fall camp with the Michigan State Spartans this year in favor of other programming. Can't imagine why either the network or school wouldn't have wanted to repeat the opportunity this season.
August 29th, 2017 at 1:56 PM ^
At some point they'll run out of Allens and Bulloughs right?
August 29th, 2017 at 2:04 PM ^
Position grades:
QB: B? Lots of questions but at least they have some experience coming back.
RB: A. Scott will play in the NFL, and Holmes and London are above-average B1G backups.
FB: No idea.
WR: D. No experience, and Layne moved to DB.
TE: B. Sokol is a solid B1G TE.
OL: D+. Would be a straight D if it weren't for Brian Allen. Chewins appears to struggle maintaining weight worse than Pat Massey.
Overall, some good pieces, but football is a game where a huge weak spot hurts everything else. A bad OL will make life tough on the RBs and the QB, especially without established WRs. Wouldn't be shocked to see Sokol lead the team in receptions.
DE: D. Cooper needs to step up and take a starting spot. Willekes and Alexander will not bring much of any pass rush.
DT: B+. Other than RB, this is probably the strongest spot on the team. Both are solid B1G starters, and Owens and Jones are solid space-eating backups.
LB: B. Good experience but no real stars. Could look good if the DTs hold up.
S: D. Struggled last year, and these guys don't project to be much better.
CB: D. Same as safety.
Overall, a team that should struggle against teams that can throw, as consistent organic pass rush should be tough and the secondary will struggle. Should be ok against teams who want to run up the gut.
August 29th, 2017 at 2:26 PM ^
Isn't that an oxymoron??
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August 29th, 2017 at 8:23 PM ^
and their DE's are going to get eaten alive.
Wonder how Tariq Thompson is feeling about his choice right about now. I never thought he was a great loss anyway (enjoy purgatory, son!).
August 29th, 2017 at 8:36 PM ^
August 29th, 2017 at 8:48 PM ^
Lewerske should start shopping for a burial plot.
August 29th, 2017 at 8:47 PM ^
Lewerske should start shopping for a burial plot.