With a last-second Hail Mary, Michigan State shook up the Big Ten standings. This week the Spartans hope to establish themselves as clear-cut favorites to make it to the Big Ten Championship Game.
Big Ten Game of the Week: #11 Michigan State at #14 Nebraska – Preview, Point Spread, Poll and Prediction
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Big Ten Game of the Week: #11 Michigan Wolverines at #23 Michigan State Spartans – Preview, Point Spread, Prediction and Poll
October 13, 2011 By 3 Comments
Last week, Brady Hoke did something Rich Rodriguez never could during his 3-year tenure as Michigan’s head coach – start a season 6-0. This week, Hoke will attempt to succeed again where Rodriguez couldn’t.
Michigan State won all 3 meetings against the Wolverines under Rodriguez, but there is no doubt that this 2011 Michigan team is much different than any the Spartans faced the last 3 years. This rivalry, which many regard as the fiercest in the Big Ten, means a little more this time around for both teams.
East Lansing’s Spartan Stadium will host a battle for first place of the Big Ten’s Legends Division. #11 Michigan (6-0, 2-0 conference) and #23 Michigan State (4-1, 1-0 conference) can each take the inside track to the Big Ten Championship Game with a win this Saturday.
Four big-name coaches from Ohio and why will not replace Luke Fickell as Ohio State head football coach in 2012
June 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
If you are a football coach from the state of Ohio, then it seems like you automatically become a candidate to replace Luke Fickell as head football coach at Ohio State University in 2012.
Many big name coaches from Ohio have been tossed around as possible candidates to replace Fickell as head football coach. This once proud program is about to receive the harshest penalty from the NCAA since SMU got the death penalty in 1986. This may have been one of the top jobs in college football in years past, but now it is a job that will have many premier coaches from the state of Ohio turning down.
Here is why these top coaches from Ohio will not replace Luke Fickell in 2012. [Read more...]
Breaking News: Mark Dantonio okay after suffering heart attack
September 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Just caught wind of this via a variety of sources, starting with @Hamr65, Jennifer Hammond of MyFoxDetroit.
Apparently Michigan State will be holding a press conference at 1:00 PM today to discuss a “health issue” football coach Mark Dantonio is facing. That issue is purported to be a heart attack that he suffered last night.
Ohio State – Michigan State Preview | Big Matchup in the Big Ten
October 15, 2008 By 7 Comments
Jim Tressel and Mark Dantonio both admitted outright this week that they don’t look forward to playing each other this weekend in East Lansing. The two worked together most recently in 2002 for OSU’s championship run but had been together for years before that. It’s not bad blood, it’s just close, too close for anyone to be comfortable. While impartial fans look forward to the game, the reality is this week could be a watershed for either team. Both squads sit at 6-1. The Spartans could continue to prove that the coaching change is the best news around, and leading an improved running game and defense will put Michigan State in the mix for a New Year’s Day bid. Trouble is, they haven’t had any big wins, the Northwestern win was solid, but any Big Ten contender should win that game. Their stock will continue to rise if they can beat the Bucks at home. The Ohio State University, however, is coming off a very shaky win against Purdue, and Buckeyes fans seem like they are waiting for this team to fall, but would rather see it happen against Penn State.
