Looks like Cook was 6-20 for 77 yds today
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He won't even be invited to NY. I could care less what MSU does, we just need to play out and win our games. I have concerns about our team because while we have depth there is a huge drop-off with our 2nd strings. We are going to miss Glasgow - basically the loss of Ojemudia and Glasgow is going to end up hurting our D a lot more - add the fact that Mone is also out and that's 3 starters that we are going to be without. Also, not sure what's going on with our RBs but both Isaac and Green seem to be out.
This team is playing on pure guts right now. I think we have enough in the tank to beat Penn State and come Ohio State anything can really happen.
This team is playing on pure guts right now. I think we have enough in the tank to beat Penn State and come Ohio State anything can really happen.
But, but no one has suffered injuries like MSU, ever in the history of football. Hell I heard Dantonio's 16 year old walk on nephew is staring at nickel
Sparty hoops is constantly beset by injuries, too, while nobody else even has anyone miss a single game. Strange.
In the little bit I saw of the MSU game, Cook's arm was dangling down like a limp rag. Looked like a dislocated shoulder to me.
Connor Cook is a very good qb but he has been out of the Heisman race since the 3rd or 4th week. He does not have the numbers to be a contender. Will be interesting to see how he does against OSU on a big stage. He may have to throw the ball 60 times just to keep his team in the game. But Bucks should win that one easily, setting the stage for Nov. 28.
I don't think this game will be an easy Bucks win. Michigan State is a tough team and I don't ever remember a Dantonio team getting blown out. He's too good a coach to not scheme properly and keep them in the game. Plus, MSU WRs have really stepped us this season. Michigan State will score on Ohio State. Challenge is can the MSU defense get any stops against OSU. I fully hope and expect Ohio State to win out especially since it's a home game for them as well but you never know.
As for Cook, he's a really good QB. He will play at the next level - he may not develop into an elite QB at the next level but he will certainly be good enough to play consistently.
Last year's OSU/MSU game wasn't quite a blowout, but OSU ran all over the place against them and won comfortably after it was close in the first half. I don't think OSU just breezes through the game, but MSU is not beating them this year in Columbus.
Did not realize the stats were quite that bad, though they reflect the overall mediocrity of MSU's offense to date. He is a little better than these stats indicate because he has a knack for making big plays. Nevertheless, MSU cannot keep pace with OSU with that offense and a nonexistent pass defense. Look for Bucks to win by something like 49-17, with the game basically in hand by halftime. The big game in the Big 10 is the following week.
I think MSU & OSU will be pretty close unless someone just stinks the joint up.. Neither team has shown the ability to perform at a high level consistently. I think special teams, turnovers, penalties will be a factor..
I do not expect a Spartan victory. Big effort. I expect OSU to jump on top and look to blow the Spartans out. Would not be surprised if we are down double digits by half. But MSU loves to hang around and hang around and make the other team sweat in the 4th quarter....sadly I expect Barrett to be the difference maker. To me the 2 best, pure football players in the B1G are Barrett and Peppers. They just play like they're just goofin' around. They make it look easy. Barrett just makes plays when a play just has to be made......running....passing....whatever. I hate him....
OSU 38-27
OSU 38-27
I have no idea what to expect in this game. I personally don't see the Spartans being out of it - I think the Cook to his plethera of WRs will allow them to score on offense. They have a fantastic O-line that gives him a lot of time and he's pretty accurate so I expect that MSU will score and likely put up around 30 points on the board. Challenge is can MSU stop the OSU attack. I will be curious to see how Elliott does against that D-line and JT will get his yards as well. I think MSU has a great chance of an upset - Dantonio's teams always stay in games because of the type of offense and defense they deploy.
As much as it pains me to say this the best outcome as a pure Michigan fan would be:
As much as it pains me to say this the best outcome as a pure Michigan fan would be:
- MSU beats OSU
- Michigan beats Penn State
- Michigan beats OSU
- Penn State beats MSU
I didn't like the way Cook was dangling his right arm last Saturday. I can't believe he is going to be 100% Saturday. He has to be for the Spartans to have a shot.
As I noted above, that (the dangling arm) is what I saw too. It looked really bad, and I too can't believe he'll be near 100% this week, which will have a huge impact on the game. He is a gamer though, will be interesting to see.
