September 21st, 2013 at 4:38 PM ^
Fieldgoals are "incomplete"?
September 21st, 2013 at 4:38 PM ^
Sparty won't be dangerous.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:38 PM ^
Of course Brindza did not miss when he played us.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:39 PM ^
Of cooooooooourse.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:39 PM ^
on every single play. Something we couldnt even do against Akron. Does not bode well for our chances against them or any decent team. Mattison doesn't appear to have any confidence in his defense to play tight, rather than very loose.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:41 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:49 PM ^
have been to closely covered receivers. He has not had wide open receivers to throw to on almost every play, as our opponents have.
And yes, as I said, Mattison has no confidence in our back 7 not to get beaten deep over and over if he plays tighter coverage. So he plays soft, gives up a lot of yards, and crosses his fingers. Not a recipe for success this season, if it continues.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:50 PM ^
While it is effective most of the time, it leaves them open to the big play down the field. Gardner and company should have some chances downfield against them, they will need to take advantage of them.
I would also argue they get away with interference almost every play as well. They love to put their hands on receivers after 5-10 yards. Of course, it is smart to keep on doing if it is only being called occasional.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:52 PM ^
the "and company" is that you're talking about. We only have one receiver who is a credible downfield threat, and every opponent will have him closely shadowed, because they know that no one else can hurt them.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:50 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:56 PM ^
that's the way that talented defenses that win champioships play. Our pass D is very, very soft, and will get shredded against just about everyone. We couldn't even close down Akron's passing game, so what chance do we stand against Northwestern, Indiana, Penn State, Nebraska or OSU?
September 21st, 2013 at 5:11 PM ^
what it is has shown so far. Countess and Taylor may not be complete lockdown corners, but they both are experienced and have played solid in the past. The young guys should get better as the season goes as well. You can't assume the game we saw against Akron will be norm for the rest of the season. The Akron game is done and over, it was a unfocused and terrible effort, it doesn't mean that will a recurring theme.
Let's see what the team looks like tonight after what should be a wakeup call. If things don't look better, than the panic button may be more appropriate.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:59 PM ^
Our chances against a decent team?? You obviously forgot what we did to the ND def.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:40 PM ^
You don't normally hear a field goal described as "incomplete". I imagine we'll hear about a "no good pass" in the coming minutes here.
This game is getting to be an ugly one offensively for both teams. ND has 114 yards but only 3 points and they are 2 for 6 on third downs.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:41 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:41 PM ^
I didn't see anything
September 21st, 2013 at 4:42 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:42 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:43 PM ^
so does Sparty have two different sets of helmet stickers or something? I see the tiny block S on the right then something else on the left of the helmet stripe.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:43 PM ^
Iran-Iraq war - "It's a pity one of them has to win."
September 21st, 2013 at 4:44 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:44 PM ^
I used to like watching football.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:44 PM ^
Wisconsin has a very good running game.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:45 PM ^
Who the hell is Jezzia Price?
September 21st, 2013 at 4:46 PM ^
lol....how long until forward progress stops? Good lord he was stopped for 2 secs
September 21st, 2013 at 4:46 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:46 PM ^
Northwestern 7- Maine 0 (8:15 2nd)
Notre Dame 3 - MSU 0 (11:00 2nd)
Nebraska 21 - S. Dakota St. 17 (12:00 2nd)
Penn St 14 - Kent St 0 (4:00 2nd)
Wisconsin 21 - Purdue 10 (7:00 2nd)
September 21st, 2013 at 4:48 PM ^
trainwreck I see.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:46 PM ^
This is such a crappy game.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:47 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:48 PM ^
Both starting QB's have been knocked out also, doubt this is going to get any better.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:54 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^
ESS EEE CEE!
September 21st, 2013 at 4:47 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:48 PM ^
ND can't stop short yardage situations for shit
September 21st, 2013 at 4:50 PM ^
Well they did one, but for some reason the refs decided "forward progress" was measured in AOL login times from the mid-90s.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:49 PM ^
MSU has literally no idea how to run a passing game. Just missed passes, drops, off route running. Just silly out there.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:49 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:52 PM ^
Mike Shaw because of all his talking after every play?
September 21st, 2013 at 4:52 PM ^
Michael Shaw?
September 21st, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^
MSU got a coupe of critical, deflating first down makes. Huge third down now, as these things go. No way does this miserable game suggest that we'll have an easy time with MSU.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^
MSU should just wildcat every play. Hill has been impressive - kid runs with heart.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:51 PM ^
Dantonio & Kelly currently facing off in an intense competition of who can grimace the hardest and look the most disgusted with their team. I can't tell who has the edge.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:53 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:55 PM ^
Thanks for that, bro. Maybe take a breather and sit this one out.
September 21st, 2013 at 4:58 PM ^
September 21st, 2013 at 4:57 PM ^
is done and over with. I would be suprised if we don't see a more focused effort tonight and for the rest of the season.