Do you think DRob can go 200/200again this week??
October 7th, 2010 at 3:55 PM ^
But we need to play perfectly. The OL needs to pancake their LB. Our Receivers and RB need to make blocks and plays. If we play our game, I think he could go 200/200 on anyone...let alone MSU.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:12 PM ^
It is 300/300?
October 7th, 2010 at 3:55 PM ^
Of course he can. I'm actually hoping for well over 200 passing and slightly under 200 rushing, because that would mean we probably got some other rushers involved as well.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:28 PM ^
then DROB will most likely see his numbers come down, which would not be the worst thing in the world
October 7th, 2010 at 3:58 PM ^
yes.
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yes.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:49 PM ^
Where's Ralph Nader?
October 7th, 2010 at 4:00 PM ^
My magic 8 ball says,
"It is always possible"
therefore, yes I think it will happen.
October 7th, 2010 at 5:35 PM ^
"and the Meatball says 'yes"
October 7th, 2010 at 4:00 PM ^
...and he may need to for us to win.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:01 PM ^
i mean of course he can. Dilithium can go 200/200 against anyone. I think he will as long as he doesn't get injured.
October 7th, 2010 at 8:00 PM ^
He can go for 200/200 against anyone.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:02 PM ^
No chance. He will never be able to put up those numbers against a real defense.
Nah, just screwing around with you.
Of course he can! I honestly don't think that there is a defense out there that can really stop the combination of Denard and our awesome WRs and O-line.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:07 PM ^
My hand was so close to the neg vote reading your first two sentences. Thankfully I read quickly. I agree, the MSM and critics seem to be ignoring how dominant our O-line is playing, Denard isn't doing this alone.
October 7th, 2010 at 7:38 PM ^
Thankfully I read quickly.
Or neg slowly. Let's just agree that you have a relatively high reading speed:neg voting reaction ratio.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:10 PM ^
October 7th, 2010 at 4:03 PM ^
Yes, and I would say it's more likely than not.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:05 PM ^
he** yes.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:09 PM ^
I even think he could 300/200 (300 either way). I am not predicting it, just think it's actually reasonable given what he's done so far.
I understand per an excellent thread we had earlier this week, thank you Communist Football
(http://mgoblog.com/diaries/statistical-almanack-dilithium-10610), that 300/200 has happened only once. So I get how incredible of an accomplishment that would be.
But, we've already seen him go 200/200 twice with one being 240/240. It feels like it's an inevitability that he'll get 200/300 at some point. MSU's defense is not overtly stout, IMO.
I don't know what the actual mood of the MSU team is, but most all of what I've read makes me think they are under the impression that this game is "theirs to lose." So, play solid and you win. Against dynamic speed, that is an ideology that is catastrophically flawed.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:10 PM ^
Hail yes he can, but I think State may force us to throw more. They may not like that outcome, either.
October 7th, 2010 at 7:32 PM ^
you're right (regarding Denard having to throw more). Their run defense is better than their pass defense (which is actually quite bad). I really think Denard is going to torch their secondary with his arm.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:14 PM ^
Why are you yelling at me??
And, along with everyone else here, yes. I think he can.
October 7th, 2010 at 5:38 PM ^
Loud noises!
October 7th, 2010 at 4:17 PM ^
I'm kind of expecting a lot more 20-40 yard runs and fewer that go for TDs. He may or may not get to 200 yards passing. I'll guess just under.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:20 PM ^
denard can cure cancer
October 7th, 2010 at 6:27 PM ^
In fact, this may be his best chance to go 300/200 all season (with the 300 through the air).
October 7th, 2010 at 4:28 PM ^
I think MSU will stuff the box all day, and Denard will "only" get 100 on the ground while getting 400 passing.
October 7th, 2010 at 5:36 PM ^
but are you by chance a booky and taking action on that prop?
October 7th, 2010 at 4:32 PM ^
Their secondary has not played well. Just look at how ND shredded them. They're not good defending in space.
As much as Greg Jones is hyped, he does not have top end speed at the linebacker position.
I think he'll have an easier time getting to 200+ yards passing because they'll be so focused on the running game. Once they loosen up that D, the running lanes will open up.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:35 PM ^
State will put as many people in the box as they can. However i think Robinson torches them which opens up the run game so. I think 150-350 is more likely.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:59 PM ^
I really hope they do if their corners are as bad as people say. I'll take our WRs one on one with their DBs.
October 7th, 2010 at 4:57 PM ^
I'll be happy with the win and let the stats speak for themselves. GO BLUE!
October 7th, 2010 at 5:11 PM ^
So I understand that a lot of media and rival fans are saying that Denard hasn't played a tough run defense yet, but I wonder if it crossed their mind that the reason the teams we have played aren't ranked high nationally against the run because they have PLAYED against Denard.
I mean, when you play against a guy like Denard who shreds the defense for 200 yards on the ground by himself , isn't that going to cause the team to be ranked lower in run defense?
I'm not saying that any of the teams we have played are stout defenses, but I think that part of the reason that they are ranked where they are is in part to having played against Dilithium.
I can't wait for the next few weeks to see Dilithium run over teams that are ranked in the top 20 in run defense...
October 7th, 2010 at 6:24 PM ^
There was a diary kind of to this topic by myrtlebeachmaizenblue
http://mgoblog.com/diaries/denardum-offense-effect-factored-out-opponents-past
October 7th, 2010 at 5:12 PM ^
Yes and I'm hoping that some of it comes on a TD run of at least 50 yards because that is just demoralizing (although I guess one could hypothetically console themselves by realizing that it was the best player in college football that did it to them, but I digress).
October 7th, 2010 at 5:22 PM ^
he'll have to
October 7th, 2010 at 5:34 PM ^
He'll get more than the 100 yards per game MSU is allowing on the ground.
October 7th, 2010 at 6:09 PM ^
Only if he gets a 70-80 run.
October 7th, 2010 at 6:26 PM ^
October 7th, 2010 at 6:33 PM ^
but i see him snapping off 2-3 30-40 yd runs due to fast safeties cutting angles as opposed to him busting 2-3 80 yd tds. i'd be genuinely surprised if he went under 150 on the ground. but it will be a slow grind that will, wait for it...
KEEP THE DEFENSE OFF THE FIELD WHILE STILL SCORING TOUCHDOWNS
October 7th, 2010 at 7:06 PM ^
I'm not sure why so many posters are giving MSU's rush D so much respect. It didn't look very good against either ND or Wisconsin. MSU's defensive ranking is inflated by the fact that it's faced three terrible offenses (WMU, FAU and UNCO).
October 7th, 2010 at 6:29 PM ^
I think it'll be closer to 250 passing - 150 running. I'm guessing that our run success will be more balanced between Denard and the RBs.
October 7th, 2010 at 6:33 PM ^
If he breaks a long run then easily over 200, but realistically the running will be harder in this game. I don't think he will constantly gain 10-12 yards a carry. I do, however, think Denard will have his best passing game of the season. Even if he only goes 100/100, as long as M wins the game, I'll be stoked!