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RubberBandCock said...
Since we're playing them in the Outback Bowl, I need some info.
The only time I saw them all year was when they were getting murdered by Alabama.
Should we worry about the guy that can't tie his shoes?
Michigan State does not and will not run the 3-4 defense.
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Yes, but only if he isn't playing QB. If he's playing QB, expect your rush to force him into poor throws.
They have a very opportunistic defense and a fundamentally sound secondary. They run a 4-3 under with SAM Jake Ryan playing at the LOS often; it'll look like a 5-2 or a 3-4 at times. He's their best rusher, though he's an LB (14.5 TFL, IIRC).
They aren't particularly stout against the run; they have some big DTs, but they're more space eaters than playmakers. The aforementioned Clark and DE Craig Roh are decent, though Roh seems to be a case of never-reached expectations (along with DT Will Campbell).
Offensively they're a read-option team transitioning into a pro-style. QB Devin Gardner is a big guy (6'4/6'5 225ish) who played WR earlier this year. He took over when Denard went down and is a better passer. Not as fast as Denard, but harder to wrap your hands around. He's good for 1 broken play 59 yard pass/game.
Their RBs are kind of "meh". Thomas Rawls is a power back, but they don't quite have the OL/TE/FB to do that effectively. Their best spread RB, Fitz Toussaint (who had over 1000 yards and over 5.5 YPC last year) had a poor season and hurt his leg; he's out.
Receivers have pretty darn good hands. 5'8 Jeremy Gallon is very tough can can make some pretty nice YAC. Roy Rountree went from stud as a Sophomore (900+ yards, 7 TDs) to an afterthought last year and most of this year . . . and now he's averaging just under 100 YPG in his last 4. He's 5'11/6'0 180ish, plenty of speed. They have a true FR TE Devin Funchess who's 6'5 225 and acts as a RZ threat/big WR. Hasn't gotten a ton of looks, but he could be worked in more.
Their punter, Hagerup, has a huge leg; if he had enough attempts, he would have the best punt yardage in the conf (MSU's punter is #1 absent Hagerup). Their kicker is reliable from about 42 yards in. Not a ton in their KR/PR games; watch for true FR Dennis Norfleet at KR though.
UM lurkers are free to correct anything, I'm just going off the cuff here.
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SeeRockCity said...
Just wait, one of their fans will soon post a lengthy introduction and historical reference about the significance of Michigan football in the pantheon of college athletics, painfully recapping all of their mythical accomplishments in the name of "sportsmanship".
When that happens, just imagine 500,000 just like him.
Since light travels faster than sound, people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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SpartanRocky said...
Yes, but only if he isn't playing QB. If he's playing QB, expect your rush to force him into poor throws.
They have a very opportunistic defense and a fundamentally sound secondary. They run a 4-3 under with SAM Jake Ryan playing at the LOS often; it'll look like a 5-2 or a 3-4 at times. He's their best rusher, though he's an LB (14.5 TFL, IIRC).
They aren't particularly stout against the run; they have some big DTs, but they're more space eaters than playmakers. The aforementioned Clark and DE Craig Roh are decent, though Roh seems to be a case of never-reached expectations (along with DT Will Campbell).
Offensively they're a read-option team transitioning into a pro-style. QB Devin Gardner is a big guy (6'4/6'5 225ish) who played WR earlier this year. He took over when Denard went down and is a better passer. Not as fast as Denard, but harder to wrap your hands around. He's good for 1 broken play 59 yard pass/game.
Their RBs are kind of "meh". Thomas Rawls is a power back, but they don't quite have the OL/TE/FB to do that effectively. Their best spread RB, Fitz Toussaint (who had over 1000 yards and over 5.5 YPC last year) had a poor season and hurt his leg; he's out.
Receivers have pretty darn good hands. 5'8 Jeremy Gallon is very tough can can make some pretty nice YAC. Roy Rountree went from stud as a Sophomore (900+ yards, 7 TDs) to an afterthought last year and most of this year . . . and now he's averaging just under 100 YPG in his last 4. He's 5'11/6'0 180ish, plenty of speed. They have a true FR TE Devin Funchess who's 6'5 225 and acts as a RZ threat/big WR. Hasn't gotten a ton of looks, but he could be worked in more.
Their punter, Hagerup, has a huge leg; if he had enough attempts, he would have the best punt yardage in the conf (MSU's punter is #1 absent Hagerup). Their kicker is reliable from about 42 yards in. Not a ton in their KR/PR games; watch for true FR Dennis Norfleet at KR though.
UM lurkers are free to correct anything, I'm just going off the cuff here.
Man, Rocky you're probably the only person I know of who can give a by-position team analysis and breakdown 'off the cuff' and in like 10 minutes. Holy crap.
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Robinsonr22 said...
Man, Rocky you're probably the only person I know of who can give a by-position team analysis and breakdown 'off the cuff' and in like 10 minutes. Holy crap.
To be fair, I DID write a 26 page preview of their football team just about 6 weeks ago
. I couldn't do that for South Carolina. Michigan State does not and will not run the 3-4 defense.
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SeeRockCity said...
Just wait, one of their fans will soon show up, uninvited, to your board and post a lengthy introduction and historical reference about the significance of Michigan football in the pantheon of college athletics, painfully recapping all of their mythical accomplishments in the name of "sportsmanship".
When that happens, just imagine 500,000 just like him.
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SeeRockCity said...
Just wait, one of their fans will soon show up, uninvited, to your board and post a lengthy introduction and historical reference about the significance of Michigan football in the pantheon of college athletics, painfully recapping all of their mythical accomplishments in the name of "sportsmanship".
When that happens, just imagine 500,000 just like him.
"I'm going to be a coach here for a long time. It's not over. It'll never be over. It's just starting." - Mark Dantonio
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