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Monday, November 12, 2012
Spartans Dominate in Conference Opener
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 06:53 PM.
After a challenging opener against (2) Alabama, Michigan State hosted Penn State in the Battle for the Land Grant Trophy. There was no contest, as Penn State's 4 turnovers gave unnecessary help to the Spartans.

Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan State Spartans
Sep 10, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
Penn State Nittany Lions (0-2 (0-1))0070-7
#1 Michigan State Spartans (2-0 (1-0))714713-41
Team Stats Comparison
PSUMSU
Total Offense217329
Rushing Yards1128
Passing Yards216201
First Downs1319
Punt Return Yards313
Kick Return Yards12240
Total Yards342382
Turnovers41
3rd Down Converstion5/137/13
4th Down Conversion1/41/3
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals1-03-0
Penalties00
Posession Time13:3718:23
Spartans Win on Leg of Hawkins
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 12:35 AM.
Michigan State found themselves destined for another Game of the Century. No, this was not the National Championship. It was only Week 2. The Spartans got all they expected for out of No. 2 Alabama.

Defenses on both sides were punishing. The Spartan offense was held to 4 field goals and less than 200 offensive yards.

The Spartan defense intercepted Alec Morris three times. They also scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery.

Michigan State Spartans at Alabama Crimson Tide
Sep 3, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#1 Michigan State Spartans (1-0)10603-19
#2 Alabama Crimson Tide (0-1)0700-7
Team Stats Comparison
MSUALA
Total Offense191172
Rushing Yards6242
Passing Yards129130
First Downs158
Punt Return Yards5715
Kick Return Yards066
Total Yards248253
Turnovers14
3rd Down Converstion5/162/9
4th Down Conversion1/10/1
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-20-0
Penalties03
Posession Time22:199:41
Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORINGMSUALA
7:05(MSU) L. Muhammad, 27 YD Fum. Return TD (W. Hawkins Kick)70
3:23(MSU) W. Hawkins, 24 YD FG100
SECOND QUARTER SCORINGMSUALA
7:26(ALA) S. Crosby, 48 YD Pass from A. Morris (T. Matthews Kick)107
2:20(MSU) W. Hawkins, 45 YD FG137
0:29(MSU) W. Hawkins, 22 YD FG167
FOURTH QUARTER SCORINGMSUALA
0:48(MSU) W. Hawkins, 45 YD FG197
Saturday, November 10, 2012
MSU Decisively Wins National Championship
Posted on November 10, 2012 at 11:27 PM.
Boise State would be offended. You may ask why. Despite the 54-9 victory, (coming as a result of 47 unanswered second-half points), the Spartans were in a tough fight to get most of them.

You can accredit 7 interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) as fuel for multiple scoring drives, but the first and second halves felt like two completely different games.

Boise made two huge 4th down stands early. They went into the locker room with a 9-7 lead! Unfortunately, what happened for them this evening must remain in their minds for the entire offseason. What a sour exit from the Big East...

Boise State Broncos at Michigan State Spartans
Jan 7, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#2 Boise State Broncos (12-2 (8-1))3600-9
#1 Michigan State Spartans (14-0 (9-0))071235-54
Team Stats Comparison
BSUMSU
Total Offense154340
Rushing Yards6113
Passing Yards148227
First Downs816
Punt Return Yards936
Kick Return Yards19293
Total Yards355469
Turnovers72
3rd Down Converstion2/116/11
4th Down Conversion0/00/2
2-Point Conversion0/02/6
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-05-0
Penalties01
Posession Time11:5316:07
FBS Evaluation
Posted on November 10, 2012 at 04:46 PM.
Another season has ended, and it is once again time to re-determine the landscape of college football.

Two offseasons ago, the BCS was set to dissolve in favor of a playoff. Instead, the commissioners of the FBS Conferences, and AD's of the Independent FBS schools met and compromised.

All conference ties to bowl games were eliminated. AQ status was maintained, however.

To combat radical conference alignment, the NCAA established the FBS Quality Committee. Their goal is to maintain quality in the FBS with multiple, viable conferences who preferably determine their champions via a Conference Championship game. Additionally, the committee wants to reward consistently well-performing underdogs. Lastly, the committee wants to punish underperforming members of AQ conferences.

The FBS Quality Committee has power to alter qualifications for former BCS bowls. They also have absolute control over conference realignment.

This year, the FBS Quality Committee mandates that:
  • Iowa State leaves the Big 12 East Division and joins the Big 10 Legends Division.
  • Toledo leaves the Big 12 East Division and join the Big 10 Leaders Division.
  • Tulane leaves the Conference USA West Division and moves to the Sun Belt.
  • Oregon State leaves the Pac-12 North Division and joins the Big East West Division.

The FBS Quality Committee promotes:
  • Boise State University to the Pac-12 North Division.
MSU Repeats as Conference Champion
Posted on November 10, 2012 at 04:35 PM.
In a rather controversial B1G season, we still found a way to crown the "correct winner". Michigan State represented the Legends division, despite contending all season long with Iowa. Since the Spartans won the head-to-head matchup, they played in the Championship.

In the Leaders division, Ohio State had a worse overall record but better in-conference record than favorited Wisconsin. The run for the conference championship by Ohio State was ended with the Spartan victory today.

The "new" Michigan State "Pro Spread" continued to wreak havoc on defenses.

Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans
Dec 12, 20151ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#23 Ohio State Buckeyes (9-4 (7-2))3030-6
#1 Michigan State Spartans (13-0 (9-0))714143-38
Team Stats Comparison
OSUMSU
Total Offense141320
Rushing Yards44156
Passing Yards97164
First Downs1019
Punt Return Yards043
Kick Return Yards16533
Total Yards306396
Turnovers21
3rd Down Converstion2/85/9
4th Down Conversion0/01/2
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-23-1
Penalties11
Posession Time11:3116:29
MSU Blanks Minnesota
Posted on November 10, 2012 at 02:17 PM.
In terms of defensive superiority, there was no surprise here.

However, MSU tried out a new playbook. It is based off of Texas State, but was edited while keeping current personnel in mind. Austin Olsen started, but was injured during the game. Both Tyler O'Connor and former starter Connor Cook took snaps and were generally successful.

Michigan State Spartans at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Nov 28, 20151ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#1 Michigan State Spartans (12-0 (8-0))14677-34
Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-8 (0-8))0000-0
Team Stats Comparison
MSUMINN
Total Offense397176
Rushing Yards11017
Passing Yards287159
First Downs1714
Punt Return Yards565
Kick Return Yards1874
Total Yards471255
Turnovers13
3rd Down Converstion5/134/11
4th Down Conversion2/30/1
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals3-10-0
Penalties30
Posession Time17:5810:02
Friday, November 9, 2012
MSU Shuts Down Northwestern
Posted on November 9, 2012 at 04:36 PM.
The Spartans finally capitalized on their specialized personnel usage. The short-passing game was on all afternoon, and Austin Olsen broke loose with the use of his famous "Read Option" play.

Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan State Spartans
Nov 21, 20151ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
Northwestern Wildcats (5-6 (1-6))0300-3
#1 Michigan State Spartans (11-0 (7-0))73146-30
Team Stats Comparison
NWMSU
Total Offense83407
Rushing Yards32173
Passing Yards51234
First Downs522
Punt Return Yards011
Kick Return Yards12941
Total Yards212459
Turnovers20
3rd Down Converstion3/98/14
4th Down Conversion0/12/5
2-Point Conversion0/01/3
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-13-1
Penalties03
Posession Time9:3618:24
Monday, November 5, 2012
Spartans Blow Out Cornhuskers
Posted on November 5, 2012 at 08:41 PM.
In the absence of Josh Graham, Nick Tompkins started this evening. He went on to account for 5 touchdowns (3 rushing, 2 recieving).

Backup scrambling quarterback Austin Olsen ran for 2 touchdowns with his patented Read Option plays.

Starter Connor Cook also threw a couple touchdown passes.

Nebraska Cornhuskers at Michigan State Spartans
Nov 14, 20151ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-4 (3-3))3037-13
#1 Michigan State Spartans (10-0 (6-0))1421021-56
Team Stats Comparison
NEBMSU
Total Offense194508
Rushing Yards113251
Passing Yards81257
First Downs913
Punt Return Yards040
Kick Return Yards14886
Total Yards342634
Turnovers43
3rd Down Converstion2/114/9
4th Down Conversion0/03/5
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-25-0
Penalties21
Posession Time13:3114:29
Sunday, November 4, 2012
2013 Detroit Tigers Spring Training
Posted on November 4, 2012 at 08:21 PM.
Games 16-20

Detroit Tigers at St. Louis Cardinals
Mar 12, 2013123456789RHE
Detroit (13-3)25001015014170
St. Louis (7-8)000000000020
W: Johnny Cueto (1-1) L: Shaun Marcum (0-1)


Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros
Mar 13, 2013123456789RHE
Detroit (14-3)70006000114170
Houston (5-11)000100110372
W: Doug Fister (3-0) L: Wandy Rodriguez (0-2)


Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers
Mar 14, 2013123456789RHE
Boston (5-11)0000000000100
Detroit (15-3)01200108X12150
W: Anibal Sanchez (1-1) L: CC Sabathia (0-2)


Tigers at Braves |
Mar 15, 2013123456789ExtrasRHE
Detroit (16-3)20011410000110152
Atlanta (7-10)1020000420009162
W: Ryan Cook (1-0) L: Cristian Martinez (0-1) S: Johnny Cueto (1)


Miami Marlins at Detroit Tigers
Mar 16, 2013123456789RHE
Miami (11-8)000000000031
Detroit (17-3)01520000X8150
W: Justin Verlander (4-1) L: Ricky Nolasco (0-2)
Spartans Win Highly-Anticipated Matchup
Posted on November 4, 2012 at 06:15 PM.
The only undefeated teams left in the Big 10 squared off today. The Spartans came into Kinnick Stadium and made sure that they left unblemished. Two early fumbles nearly thwarted their chances, but 28 2nd half points kept the hopes of a perfect season alive.

Michigan State Spartans at Iowa Hawkeyes
Nov 7, 20151ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#1 Michigan State Spartans (9-0 (5-0))731414-38
#3 Iowa Hawkeyes (8-1 (4-1))7706-20
Team Stats Comparison
MSUIOWA
Total Offense446226
Rushing Yards14696
Passing Yards300130
First Downs1911
Punt Return Yards390
Kick Return Yards24139
Total Yards509365
Turnovers21
3rd Down Converstion5/66/13
4th Down Conversion0/01/1
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals4-13-0
Penalties20
Posession Time14:5213:08
Sunday, October 28, 2012
2013 Detroit Tigers Spring Training
Posted on October 28, 2012 at 06:40 PM.
Games 11-15

Baltimore Orioles at Detroit Tigers
Mar 7, 2013123456789RHE
Baltimore (3-7)0001010024120
Detroit (8-3)0003000025110
W: John Axford (1-0) L: Jim Johnson (0-2)


Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros
Mar 8, 2013123456789RHE
Detroit (9-3)00504622120240
Houston (2-9)000000001152
W: Doug Fister (2-0) L: Wandy Rodriguez (0-1)


Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers
Mar 9, 2013123456789RHE
Pittsburgh (11-3)000000000081
Detroit (10-3)21021000X7121
W: Jhoulys Chacin (2-0) L: Jamison Taillon (0-1)


Detroit Tigers at Miami Marlins
Mar 10, 2013123456789RHE
Detroit (11-3)4000001005101
Miami (7-6)000100001270
W: Jordan Zimmermann (1-0) L: Mark Buehrle (0-1) S: John Axford (2)


Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers
Mar 11, 2013123456789RHE
Toronto (3-11)401000100691
Detroit (12-3)10123212X12140
W: Justin Verlander (3-1) L: Preacher Cahill (0-1)
2013 Detroit Tigers Spring Training
Posted on October 28, 2012 at 06:34 PM.
Games 6-10

Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers
Mar 2, 2013123456789RHE
Boston (2-4)3000010206100
Detroit (4-2)001000000160
W: Alfredo Aceves (1-0) L: Johnny Cueto (0-1)


Tigers at Pirates |
Mar 3, 2013123456789ExtrasRHE
Detroit (4-3)0100000000190
Pittsburgh (7-2)0001000001272
W: Chris Resop (1-0) L: Mark Melancon (0-1)


Detroit Tigers at Philadelphia Phillies
Mar 4, 2013123456789RHE
Detroit (5-3)0003020027110
Philadelphia (4-4)000000000040
W: Jhoulys Chacin (1-0) L: Cole Hamels (0-2)


Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers
Mar 5, 2013123456789RHE
Toronto (2-6)1003022008151
Detroit (6-3)20310210X9170
W: Duane Below (1-0) L: Trevor Bell (0-1) S: John Axford (1)


Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays
Mar 6, 2013123456789RHE
Detroit (7-3)1010021308131
Toronto (2-7)100000002371
W: Justin Verlander (2-1) L: Brett Cecil (0-1)
Can't Stop Scoring
Posted on October 28, 2012 at 06:24 PM.
Offense, defense, and special teams put up at least one touchdown each in order to blow #21 Georgia out of the water.

Graham had 2 PR TDs and 1 KR TD.
Waynes and Jones both had pick 6's.
Cook threw 2 TD passes in his return as the starter.

Once again, the future is bright, as MSU has finally completed their non-conference schedule. After a potential BCS busting game (@ #4 Iowa), MSU ends with Nebraska, Northwestern, and Minnesota.

Georgia Bulldogs at Michigan State Spartans
Oct 31, 20151ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#21 Georgia Bulldogs (4-4 (3-2))7300-10
#1 Michigan State Spartans (8-0 (4-0))2871410-59
Team Stats Comparison
UGAMSU
Total Offense295356
Rushing Yards8135
Passing Yards287221
First Downs1219
Punt Return Yards0199
Kick Return Yards182128
Total Yards477683
Turnovers52
3rd Down Converstion2/94/8
4th Down Conversion0/12/3
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-02-1
Penalties20
Posession Time10:1017:50
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Paul Bunyan Trophy Remains Safe
Posted on October 21, 2012 at 10:33 PM.
In the only opportunity for the Spartans to lose possession of the Paul Bunyan Trophy, they managed to keep it. Turnovers are still an issue, but the backup (Tim O'Connor) revived the Spartan offense to a resounding victory.

MSU has opted to return to their former "West Coast", hurry-up, Pro-Style offense. The "Spread" experiment will return next season. As a result, Connor Cook returns to the starting position; however, Austin Olsen and Brad Givens will remain in the "rotation". After becoming a campus hero, Tim O'Connor is the odd man out. He will likely only see action in blowouts or via injury.

Michigan Wolverines at Michigan State Spartans
Oct 24, 20151ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
Michigan Wolverines (3-3 (1-2))0303-6
#1 Michigan State Spartans (7-0 (4-0))77021-35
Team Stats Comparison
MICHMSU
Total Offense145451
Rushing Yards44152
Passing Yards101299
First Downs1020
Punt Return Yards046
Kick Return Yards11951
Total Yards264548
Turnovers13
3rd Down Converstion2/114/9
4th Down Conversion1/12/2
2-Point Conversion0/01/1
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-11-1
Penalties01
Posession Time14:0014:00
12th Man Propels MSU over Illinois
Posted on October 21, 2012 at 03:00 PM.
The game was rather sloppy, but the Spartan defense kept the burden low for the struggling offense. Title hopes are still alive, as MSU is now 6-0.

Illinois Fighting Illini at Michigan State Spartans
Oct 17, 20151ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
Illinois Fighting Illini (3-2 (0-2))0300-3
#1 Michigan State Spartans (6-0 (3-0))3776-23
Team Stats Comparison
ILLMSU
Total Offense262295
Rushing Yards21181
Passing Yards241114
First Downs1519
Punt Return Yards028
Kick Return Yards7152
Total Yards333375
Turnovers11
3rd Down Converstion2/123/10
4th Down Conversion2/32/4
2-Point Conversion0/00/1
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-02-1
Penalties40
Posession Time10:4617:14

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