12-08-2013, 04:04 PM
The parade killed the tailgating vibe for me. Not enough time to park and tailgate if you're at the parade.
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12-08-2013, 04:21 PM
(12-08-2013, 10:27 AM)scorecard link Wrote:Oh, and by the way, to our visitors from Michigan State, it sounds like you got the shaft by some dubious PI calls in the the University of Dead Fake Girlfriends game. We can totally commiserate since we know exactly how that feels from last year.
and then some... 5PI calls and a few personal foul calls.... 1 or 2 were legit... the others were so bad even the homer commentators on the NBC broadcast were mentioning it.....
(12-08-2013, 10:27 AM)scorecard link Wrote:Oh, and by the way, to our visitors from Michigan State, it sounds like you got the shaft by some dubious PI calls in the the University of Dead Fake Girlfriends game. We can totally commiserate since we know exactly how that feels from last year.
and then some... 5PI calls and a few personal foul calls.... 1 or 2 were legit... the others were so bad even the homer commentators on the NBC broadcast were mentioning it.....
12-08-2013, 04:54 PM
(12-08-2013, 04:04 PM)fullmetal link Wrote:The parade killed the tailgating vibe for me. Not enough time to park and tailgate if you're at the parade.
We did the parade last year and were at the Stanford tailgate when it started.
(12-08-2013, 04:04 PM)fullmetal link Wrote:The parade killed the tailgating vibe for me. Not enough time to park and tailgate if you're at the parade.
We did the parade last year and were at the Stanford tailgate when it started.
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12-08-2013, 10:10 PM
(12-08-2013, 06:35 AM)Publius link Wrote:So Lil Buckeye saw most of the B1G championship game (back and forth until Stanford sealed the victory). Here are my impressions from one game (first time I've seen the Spartans this season).
Defense
Their best player is CB Darquese Dennard. Consistently maintains tight coverage without drawing flags. Very adept at getting his hands in place to knock away balls.
Their run defense did not play great. They had trouble containing Braxton and Hyde during the end of the 1st half and beginning of the 2nd half. We are more balanced than Ohio State so I think we will be more effective.
Offense
Their RB Langford is very hard to bring down on the first tackle attempt.
Their QB Cook is a very cool customer. According to a Michigan State fan I watched the game with, this was Michigan State's biggest game since a game in the late 60s. Cook did not seem nervous at all. Made excellent decisions throughout the game. Did not get rattled by pressure. Did not get rattled when they blew a big lead. Made big 3rd down passes. He is not mobile so our pass rush (which is better than OSU's) should get to him.
Coach
Dantonio reminds me of Shaw. Very calm on the sidelines. Very conservative play calling generally, though he took some smart risks on 4th down that paid off. The only time the guy expressed any emotion was at the end of the game when they sealed the victory.
Fans
I wonder how their fans will travel. The crowd at Lucas was 95% Ohio State even though Indy is not that much further away from Lansing than it is from Columbus. Though 99% of the fans in Michigan are Wolverine fans. Michigan is to Oregon, as Michigan State is to Oregon State. Basically the only people who are Michigan State fans either went there or have family that went there. I even worked with a guy who went to Michigan State but was still a Skunk Bea.r. Michigan State has not been to a Rose Bowl in a long time so a significant proportion of their fan base will make the trip. There just aren't that many of them, and they don't have the reputation for being loud, like Wisconsin.
MSU travels very well, if for no other reason than there are just so many of us. For those of you who were Cardinal fans back in 2008, you'll remember the influx of Spartans at your stadium for your matchup with Oregon State. That's because MSU brought over 15,000 for our game against Cal.
MSU will bring more fans than Wisconsin. Congrats on winning your conference.
(12-08-2013, 06:35 AM)Publius link Wrote:So Lil Buckeye saw most of the B1G championship game (back and forth until Stanford sealed the victory). Here are my impressions from one game (first time I've seen the Spartans this season).
Defense
Their best player is CB Darquese Dennard. Consistently maintains tight coverage without drawing flags. Very adept at getting his hands in place to knock away balls.
Their run defense did not play great. They had trouble containing Braxton and Hyde during the end of the 1st half and beginning of the 2nd half. We are more balanced than Ohio State so I think we will be more effective.
Offense
Their RB Langford is very hard to bring down on the first tackle attempt.
Their QB Cook is a very cool customer. According to a Michigan State fan I watched the game with, this was Michigan State's biggest game since a game in the late 60s. Cook did not seem nervous at all. Made excellent decisions throughout the game. Did not get rattled by pressure. Did not get rattled when they blew a big lead. Made big 3rd down passes. He is not mobile so our pass rush (which is better than OSU's) should get to him.
Coach
Dantonio reminds me of Shaw. Very calm on the sidelines. Very conservative play calling generally, though he took some smart risks on 4th down that paid off. The only time the guy expressed any emotion was at the end of the game when they sealed the victory.
Fans
I wonder how their fans will travel. The crowd at Lucas was 95% Ohio State even though Indy is not that much further away from Lansing than it is from Columbus. Though 99% of the fans in Michigan are Wolverine fans. Michigan is to Oregon, as Michigan State is to Oregon State. Basically the only people who are Michigan State fans either went there or have family that went there. I even worked with a guy who went to Michigan State but was still a Skunk Bea.r. Michigan State has not been to a Rose Bowl in a long time so a significant proportion of their fan base will make the trip. There just aren't that many of them, and they don't have the reputation for being loud, like Wisconsin.
MSU travels very well, if for no other reason than there are just so many of us. For those of you who were Cardinal fans back in 2008, you'll remember the influx of Spartans at your stadium for your matchup with Oregon State. That's because MSU brought over 15,000 for our game against Cal.
MSU will bring more fans than Wisconsin. Congrats on winning your conference.
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12-08-2013, 10:15 PM
(12-08-2013, 10:27 AM)scorecard link Wrote:Oh, and by the way, to our visitors from Michigan State, it sounds like you got the shaft by some dubious PI calls in the the University of Dead Fake Girlfriends game. We can totally commiserate since we know exactly how that feels from last year.
Indeed. Officials rarely determine the game, but when you dominate Nutless for 4 quarters and end up losing, it leaves a sour taste in your mouth.Â
BTW, do I have to complete a test every time I want to post a message?
(12-08-2013, 10:27 AM)scorecard link Wrote:Oh, and by the way, to our visitors from Michigan State, it sounds like you got the shaft by some dubious PI calls in the the University of Dead Fake Girlfriends game. We can totally commiserate since we know exactly how that feels from last year.
Indeed. Officials rarely determine the game, but when you dominate Nutless for 4 quarters and end up losing, it leaves a sour taste in your mouth.Â
BTW, do I have to complete a test every time I want to post a message?
12-09-2013, 01:42 AM
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12-09-2013, 05:49 AM
(12-08-2013, 10:15 PM)Spartandawg link Wrote:[quote author=scorecard link=topic=9072.msg77246#msg77246 date=1386523671]
Oh, and by the way, to our visitors from Michigan State, it sounds like you got the shaft by some dubious PI calls in the the University of Dead Fake Girlfriends game. We can totally commiserate since we know exactly how that feels from last year.
Indeed. Officials rarely determine the game, but when you dominate Nutless for 4 quarters and end up losing, it leaves a sour taste in your mouth.Â
BTW, do I have to complete a test every time I want to post a message?
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Every game against the University of South Bend is an exercise in overcoming black-and-white striped adversity. Beat ND...and Team Zebra.
(12-08-2013, 10:15 PM)Spartandawg link Wrote:[quote author=scorecard link=topic=9072.msg77246#msg77246 date=1386523671]
Oh, and by the way, to our visitors from Michigan State, it sounds like you got the shaft by some dubious PI calls in the the University of Dead Fake Girlfriends game. We can totally commiserate since we know exactly how that feels from last year.
Indeed. Officials rarely determine the game, but when you dominate Nutless for 4 quarters and end up losing, it leaves a sour taste in your mouth.Â
BTW, do I have to complete a test every time I want to post a message?
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Every game against the University of South Bend is an exercise in overcoming black-and-white striped adversity. Beat ND...and Team Zebra.
12-09-2013, 02:10 PM
(12-08-2013, 04:54 PM)2 for 2028 link Wrote:[quote author=fullmetal link=topic=9072.msg77298#msg77298 date=1386543847]
The parade killed the tailgating vibe for me. Not enough time to park and tailgate if you're at the parade.
We did the parade last year and were at the Stanford tailgate when it started.
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True but your kids were too exhausted after the game IIRC.
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(12-08-2013, 04:54 PM)2 for 2028 link Wrote:[quote author=fullmetal link=topic=9072.msg77298#msg77298 date=1386543847]
The parade killed the tailgating vibe for me. Not enough time to park and tailgate if you're at the parade.
We did the parade last year and were at the Stanford tailgate when it started.
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True but your kids were too exhausted after the game IIRC.
Heroism is not defined by one great act, but by a lifetime of right action.
12-09-2013, 03:25 PM
(12-09-2013, 02:10 PM)SUBuddha link Wrote:[quote author=2 for 2028 link=topic=9072.msg77309#msg77309 date=1386546892]
[quote author=fullmetal link=topic=9072.msg77298#msg77298 date=1386543847]
The parade killed the tailgating vibe for me. Not enough time to park and tailgate if you're at the parade.
We did the parade last year and were at the Stanford tailgate when it started.
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True but your kids were too exhausted after the game IIRC.
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They were awesome that whole day and didn't hit the wall until dinner at Disney the next day.
(12-09-2013, 02:10 PM)SUBuddha link Wrote:[quote author=2 for 2028 link=topic=9072.msg77309#msg77309 date=1386546892]
[quote author=fullmetal link=topic=9072.msg77298#msg77298 date=1386543847]
The parade killed the tailgating vibe for me. Not enough time to park and tailgate if you're at the parade.
We did the parade last year and were at the Stanford tailgate when it started.
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True but your kids were too exhausted after the game IIRC.
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They were awesome that whole day and didn't hit the wall until dinner at Disney the next day.
12-09-2013, 06:28 PM
(12-08-2013, 10:15 PM)Spartandawg link Wrote:BTW, do I have to complete a test every time I want to post a message?
The test will go away after about 5-10 posts or so. It is in place to prevent bots/spammers from posting.
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(12-08-2013, 10:15 PM)Spartandawg link Wrote:BTW, do I have to complete a test every time I want to post a message?
The test will go away after about 5-10 posts or so. It is in place to prevent bots/spammers from posting.
If I had a dollar every time I was distracted, I wish I had some ice cream.
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