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Just got this installed in the backyard and luckily I found out before I got the flat screen hooked up to the generator that the game's not televised.

Blaha on the radio is not a bad alternative, I guess.

Added this to my xmas list for next year

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This or Navy vs Ohio State? Hmmm....

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Just got this installed in the backyard and luckily I found out before I got the flat screen hooked up to the generator that the game's not televised.

Blaha on the radio is not a bad alternative, I guess.

It's on BTN...

Terry Foster will be watching the Buffalo Wild Wings halftime show.

2 touchdown passes from Cousins, 2 from KEITH NICHOL!!

Nichol's arm still doesn't look right to me.

Nichol's arm still doesn't look right to me.

lul

Football is football, but I forgot how uninterested I usually get while watching a lot of these games. I watch maybe a few minutes of a game, and then it's channel surfing for another one to stop caring about.

All in all, a good first game. The O-line is a work in progress, but should be good enough. Nichol and Cousins looked very good. The Stable of running backs looked very good, as did the receivers (TEs included). Most of all, the defense looked very good.

I think MSU will certainly win 8 games, possibly as many as 10 with some breaks.

MSU has so much depth at TE its ridiculous.

Sims is going to be a MONSTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

All in all, a good first game. The O-line is a work in progress, but should be good enough. Nichol and Cousins looked very good. The Stable of running backs looked very good, as did the receivers (TEs included). Most of all, the defense looked very good.

I think MSU will certainly win 8 games, possibly as many as 10 with some breaks.

Good to hear. I forget who it was that said he wants State to win every game they play except Michigan, but I'm the same way.

I opened this thread and hoped to read some discussion about how they were expected to look and then how they did look. Read about the first 8 posts and sighed.

I opened this thread and hoped to read some discussion about how they were expected to look and then how they did look. Read about the first 8 posts and sighed.

I watched for maybe a few minutes and turned it off because it wasn't very interesting to me. What did you think?

So Michigan plays fucking WESTERN and it's a real game but MSU's playing a Community College??? Please, you all are idiots.

Hey Jolly Green...how many degrees you gotz?

I watched for maybe a few minutes and turned it off because it wasn't very interesting to me. What did you think?

QBs-A
RBs-B (Too young, hopefully improve each wk)
OL- (pass protection-A, run blocking-C+)
WRs-A- (Martin gets them the -, Dell hurt makes this scary for other teams)
TEs-A+++

Defense-B+ (Secondary great, Dline average, Linebackers very solid, Jones-Butkus)

Kicking game-A
Return game-C

^ Holy shit, what was the final score? Must have been a huge win for the Jolly Green Giant.

MONTANA STATE???? LMAO

There's a measuring stick for ya!

MONTANA STATE???? LMAO

There's a measuring stick for ya!

Well, to be fair, there are UM fans out there declaring UM to be "back" after they beat friggin' Western Michigan.

QBs-A
RBs-B
OL- (pass protection-A, run blocking-C+)
WRs-A- (Martin gets them the -, Dell hurt makes this scary for other teams)
TEs-A+++

Defense-B+ (Secondary great, Dline average, Linebackers very solid, Jones-Butkus)

Kicking game-A
Return game-C

I know both threw a couple TDs, so this might be a silly question but who do you think looked better?

Is this the UofM thread?

Please attempt to stay on topic.

I know both threw a couple TDs, so this might be a silly question but who do you think looked better?

I've been all for Nichol (funny eh) because of his athleticism and my perception that he might offer more upside, but after watching the two I think Cousins reads the D better and throws a better ball. His TD to Blair White showed unbelievable arm strength. So I'm for Cousins now. I want Nichol to play though, I'd like them to use him as a Tebow in terms of running the ball, etc.

MONTANA STATE???? LMAO

There's a measuring stick for ya!

No measuring stick at all, but to be even more fair...Michigan lost to a I-AA while being a Top 5 team.

I probably haven't looked hard enough, but this is all I could find:

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1:29 - 1:33, very nice.

The first TD pass from Cousins (to Cunningham) was pretty good, too.

Yea, that was the one at the 1:29 mark. Showed good arm strength and the vision to throw it to his outside shoulder to avoid the safety coming over. They are a very good team when the qbs are playing this way, they need the running game to improve in order to be great.

With the looks of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and the fact that MSU doesn't play OSU...I like our chances in the BT race.

Central Michigan next, and then Western Michigan late in the season????

LMFAO.

Obviously, Baker goes by the Phil Steele SoS equation to bolster his own self-confidence.

http://www.fbschedules.com/2009/08/phil-steele-2009-college-football-strength-of-schedule-rankings/

Central Michigan next, and then Western Michigan late in the season????

LMFAO.

Obviously, Baker goes by the Phil Steele SoS equation to bolster his own self-confidence.

http://www.fbschedules.com/2009/08/phil-steele-2009-college-football-strength-of-schedule-rankings/

I don't get it. You are making fun of their non-conference, but then posting info contradicting it showing MSU as #10 SOS? Michigan is BACK supposably according to their win over Western so that is apparantly no joke. Central is obviously a good team. Then ranked ND. What is wrong with that? Two of the best MAC teams and Notre Dame. Doesn't sound all bad to me. State also just signed a deal with Bama I believe. Who does Michigan play instead of CMU?

Just looked it up, Michigan plays bottom of the barrel Eastern instead of Central. I really don't see your point at all.

Who said "UofM is BACK?

Majority of their fanbase seems to believe so according to everything I am hearing, reading, etc.

Who said "UofM is BACK?

Fans of the "omg we scored a TD, we are the best, watch out nation!!111" variety, also known as youtubers and mgobloggers.

Just curious Baker, how many MSU fans like that do you encounter on the web?

Majority of their fanbase seems to believe so according to everything I am hearing, reading, etc.

Sort of reminds me of the Jolly Green Giant fans last year after they beat big brother.

Fans of the "omg we scored a TD, we are the best, watch out nation!!111" variety, also known as youtubers and mgobloggers.

Just curious Baker, how many MSU fans like that do you encounter on the web?

Honestly, the majority of State fans that I talk to seem to be more level. Meaning not too high when things are good and not gloom and doom when things are bad. There are of course exceptions. That is what I like about the RCMB, the fans there (majority, not all) are intelligent fans. When someone posts 12-0, they typically get made fun of.

I don't mean for this to be a shot at UM fans at all, they just seem to be sky high one minute and the world is ending the next. More way high and way low. Lots of big bold statements in one direction or the other. I'm just basing that on my experiences.

You should've seen some of the UM fans in the MGoBlog live chat talking about being ranked after the game, lol.

Anyway, I'm done discussing UM in here. Whaddya think about next week's MSU game? I'd tell ya what I think, but I honestly don't know much about the Spartans' squad.

You should've seen some of the UM fans in the MGoBlog live chat talking about being ranked after the game, lol.

Anyway, I'm done discussing UM in here. Whaddya think about next week's MSU game? I'd tell ya what I think, but I honestly don't know much about the Spartans' squad.

I think CMU will be very good this year, but I expect an even better performance from MSU. One thing Dantonio is establishing is consistency. I expect to see an improvement in the ground game with one of the two freshmen hitting 70 yds after Ray hits 80. A good secondary will help greatly against CMU's mini Tebow (he has 1,000 more yds for his career than Tebow but against MAC comp).

I believe MSU will win by 3 tds.

Just looked it up, Michigan plays bottom of the barrel Eastern instead of Central. I really don't see your point at all.

The Big 10 is weak this year, and loading up on a boatload of cupcakes doesn't help matters.

Penn State looked like shit. Iowa looked like shit. Ohio State looked like shit. If you want respect, you have to man up (cowboy up?) and play the toughies early on. If you win, you crack the top 25. Then, with an easy schedule (ooohhhhhh, MAC is scaaaaarrrrry), you nudge up to top 20, which places you in a great position for a major bowl.

And that SoS listing was garbage. Read the comments beneath it and most of the backlash is ABOUT MSU at #10.

I believe MSU will win by 3 tds.

Instant Cursed!

The Big 10 is weak this year, and loading up on a boatload of cupcakes doesn't help matters.

Penn State looked like shit. Iowa looked like shit. Ohio State looked like shit. If you want respect, you have to man up (cowboy up?) and play the toughies early on. If you win, you crack the top 25. Then, with an easy schedule (ooohhhhhh, MAC is scaaaaarrrrry), you nudge up to top 20, which places you in a great position for a major bowl.

And that SoS listing was garbage. Read the comments beneath it and most of the backlash is ABOUT MSU at #10.

Scheduling Notre Dame is more than most do. Look at Florida. Sure they play in the SEC, but they haven't played a game outside of their state in the non-conference in a DECADE! Until we have a playoff that allows teams a loss or two...you won't see crazy scheduling

The Points of Baker

Baker is so much fun I've decided to take on his points in this thread. He reminds me of Hipdigit, who on the Detroit News Forums is Captain Morgan. Both hate Michigan so much it clouds every thought, thing, feeling, and probably even causes them some constipation.

With that in mind, let's discuss Baker's Points in this thread:

1) MSU's schedule: Montana State---Delaware State. Two directionals and Notre Dame. MSU gets the nod with Central. And they get a break with their Big Ten schedule, but hey, thems how the apples fall. MSU could very well go 4-0 non conference. We'll know more about Notre Dame after this week--but IIRC, this year's game is in Lansing.
As for Game One--they played Montana State. I looked for one thing (same thing I looked for with Michigan): Did MSU show that teams like this don't belong on the same field with Sparty? Yes, yes they did. Game over by halftime. Good job.

2) "Majority" of UM's fan base believes Michigan is BAAAACK: From a message board guy standpoint, he's probably right. But it is a tepid, or dare I say, [smilie=toff.gif] tenuous "We're Back"? After all the bullshit, the WMU was a deserved feel good moment. Dic Rod has been pummeled by the Detroit Media since Day One, the attacks have been amped up, and just to play a game and have it over by halftime was fun. But yeah, to a point our fanbase is now talking about thrashing Notre Dame and while not ready to polish up the crystal football just yet, it is hovering on the ledge where a very possibly convincing Notre Dame victory could cause a few to jump.

3) The MSU fan base is more level headed. UM fans are "sky high" one minute and way down the next: This one is interesting not just because it is true, but what it is rooted in. For one, MSU football has been The Poop for forty years. I count about six good seasons in there, but overall, The Poop. So expectations are not yet that high, and they are going to be more "wait and see"--But I do say that MSU football fans having any expectations are an improvement. Hey, that football team and coach are good. Dantonio has completely changed the culture and MSU gets talent now, and a coach who knows how to use it. I think he has a great staff as well. Narduzzi, the DC, is quality and just might get plucked by someone like a Western in the near future. MSU is going to be a good team as long as Dantonio is there. Even if DickRod turns this UM thing around, they do not recruit the same players on offense, even down to offensive linemen. That leaves a lot of talent for MSU. And with the Michigan Media raining down hard on Rodriguez, MSU just may be seen as the better place at least for Michigan kids, and possibly the Ohio Leftovers that both need. There is much reason for MSU fans to begin to polish off their "Smack Dictionaries"--only now they may be able to talk from the POV that they are good, instead the ankle biting chihuahuas like bukdow and Green Giant personify.

Michigan fans? Feast or famine; party or suicide watch. Depends on the game's outcome. And it depends on which play is being run during the game. Are now and always have been quick to toss player and coach under the bus. But it comes from forty years of being among the best in college football. For the years 1968-2008 (yes, including 3-9), UM is #3 in wins and winning percentage. And of course, the LONG history UM brings to the table. Michigan State had one solid run, from 1947-1966. Other than that, The Poop. Expectations are always high; national championships have been within reach multiple times; and there has ALWAYS (except for one year) been a one game letdown, a bowl loss, or Ohio State.
Different angles for the fans lead to different expectations and reactions.

All in all, Baker's Points have been solid in this thread, and thus he avoids the :SHIT STORM!: of my foot up his ass.

Unfortunately the ND game is actually at ND this year, not lansing.

Unfortunately the ND game is actually at ND this year, not lansing.

Well, MSU has made ND their bitch in South Bend.

I think CMU will be very good this year, but I expect an even better performance from MSU. One thing Dantonio is establishing is consistency. I expect to see an improvement in the ground game with one of the two freshmen hitting 70 yds after Ray hits 80. A good secondary will help greatly against CMU's mini Tebow (he has 1,000 more yds for his career than Tebow but against MAC comp).

I believe MSU will win by 3 tds.

Quote of the year so far.

^ ohhhhhhhhh shit!

DIG UP WHAT UM FANS SAID ABOUT APPALACHIAN STATE BEFORE THE GAME

DIG UP WHAT UM FANS SAID ABOUT APPALACHIAN STATE BEFORE THE GAME

lol

44 FUCK OFF! j/k