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(08-01-2015 10:14 AM)Hiller4Hyz09 Wrote:  http://www.theonlycolors.com/2015/7/30/9...an-preview

An accurate assessment.

A lot depends on the mindset of the Spartan players. If they underestimate WMU and WMU isn't intimidated the Broncos can make a game of it. The keys are clear: WMU's line play, period.

I would also emphasize special teams. Not Darius but Andrew and Schroeder. Field position and getting 3 points each and every opportunity will matter. Line play will help dictate that but both WMU kicker and punter are seasoned and capable.

Both will lay the foundation for staying just out of reach or within striking distance. As the clock winds down you'll see how the pressure impacts those mentally ready to compete. Somehow WMU needs to be within striking distance or looking to widen their lead. Either will impact the mental state of each and be a fair barometer moving forward for additional big tilts.
08-01-2015 10:37 AM
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I am guessing that we will see a sloppily played game with MSU pulling away in the 4th.
08-01-2015 07:11 PM
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The key will be: Do we lose by under 3 TDs, or do we lose by over 3 TDs?

The betting market opened at MUS -23.5. It's now at -19 on average. I say 3 TDs is the general line. Let's lose by less than TDs, guys. When MSU went to the Rose Bowl and we went 1-11, we only lost by 13 in East Lansing. So it should be DOABLE to lose by less than 21. :)
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08-01-2015 08:37 PM
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I didn't start this thread for everyone to be a bunch of scared little *******. Get the hell out of here with your loser laments!! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell no!! And it ain't over now!!
08-01-2015 08:59 PM
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Quote:Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?? Hell no!! And it ain't over now!!

LOL - I love it.
08-02-2015 02:09 AM
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Friday September 4
High of 84
60% chance of rain, scattered thunderstorms, especially in the evening.
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08-22-2015 09:20 AM
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Quote:All Spartan season ticket holder requests for road tickets to the Western Michigan game have been granted and there are no more tickets to be allocated for the opening game on Friday night, September 4th in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

http://isportsweb.com/2015/08/20/michiga...ket-sales/
08-23-2015 12:45 PM
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Weather.com shows chance of rain is down to 20%. Still too far out, but I like that a lot better than 60%.
08-23-2015 12:47 PM
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What is the location for the Sparty ticket allotment? Hopefully just behind the end zone, underneath the new scoreboard.
08-23-2015 12:49 PM
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(08-23-2015 12:49 PM)ChuckNorris Wrote:  What is the location for the Sparty ticket allotment? Hopefully just behind the end zone, underneath the new scoreboard.

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Holy Sweet Moly. Someone's got tickets 3 rows up from us in Lower Y going for $152/ticket!
08-23-2015 04:07 PM
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I don't know if they're just building hype, but the local radio stations here in Grand Rapids are predicting WMU to be tough, a definite MSU win, but should be a game going into the 4th.
08-23-2015 05:15 PM
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Hard to say. I've usually been a little too optimistic going into in-state B1G games dating back many years. Even with "good" teams against mediocre MSU squads and RichRod/Hoke dud teams, we seem to underperform and get waxed. We save our best stuff for out of state teams, it seems.

Granted, those games have little bearing on the here-and-now, and we put up a good fight against MSU a couple years ago while the Spartans QB situation was still in disarray. But it still gives me pause.
08-24-2015 08:34 AM
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Quote:I don't know if they're just building hype, but the local radio stations here in Grand Rapids are predicting WMU to be tough, a definite MSU win, but should be a game going into the 4th.

I dunno about that. MSU is not going to overlook us. Granted, it's the first game, we're going to be pumped, but we're going to be nervous too. Tons o hype built up for this. Nekton, #brocoach, RTB -- first time hosting a Big-Name team from our own backyard... and MSU is going to be Big Dog not in the midwest, but across the country, and they all know that they're walking into a mid-major hornets nest. It's Easier to get pumped up for a 1st game for a mid-major when it's against a team not too far from your back yard and they're not a no-namer (like EMU). Us getting too pumped up could easily help us shoot ourselves in the foot like Barney Fife, to create a hole early, where the closest we come to is about 17-21 pts after that, with the lead most the game an extra TD on top of that gap.

That's my biggest fear -- that we trip over ourselves and aren't mentally on-point for such a big dance in our own backyard, notably in the passing game (which ends up closing the gap on our running game that wouldn't be big to begin with, which then keeps our D on the field and requires MSU not to have to be efficient). Or special teams muffing it up. Stuff like that.

Quote:Even with "good" teams against mediocre MSU squads and RichRod/Hoke dud teams, we seem to underperform and get waxed. We save our best stuff for out of state teams, it seems.

Yeah, we do usually Suck It against big-name teams (ND, UM, MSU, VA-Tech). BUT, 2 years ago in our PJ-opener in East Lansing as you point out in our 1-11 season and MSU Rose Bowl champs, we did have a relatively close game (but MSU *sucked* on O early in the season figuring themselves out; but we sucked more comparatively). And in the mid-2000s we had about as close a game too, in a year that we sucked.

Against VA-Tech at home we stuffed their running game early but they adjusted and our no-O-Broncos couldn't do anything, but it was a battle for a quarter and a half.

However, we didn't get stomped by (a rebuilding/rebooting) VA-Tech last year, and we beat Iowa (2000, 2007), and play Illinois tough and won one year. And beat Virginia one year as well.

We can compete. We need MSU's O (starting anew in RB) to take a while to get adjusted early on to help us get comfy... our special teams to be unshaken & sound, our running game to have a little wiggle room at least (not 1 to -3 yards on almost every run) after kickoff, and Terrell + WRs to be on point. If that happens, we will have a watchable game for a good while... and who knows? Maybe even a bar-fight mid-way 2nd half...! The key is us performing sound, unfazed by hype, on point... and MSU making more mistakes, getting adjusted to things, and us acting like it's our 3rd game of the season while they acting like it's their 1st game after staying up a little too late.
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08-24-2015 09:08 AM
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I listened to Coach Dantonio on College Sports Sirius Radio Sunday night and they never mentioned the WMU game (only discussed the OSU and Oregon games)... but Dantonio's coach speak has me worrying a little more about this MSU team... they are DEEP! DEEP all over the field... our O-Line is going to have its hands FULL... This game could get out of control quick... Cook wasn't the QB back two years ago he is now and will provide a dimension that may cause some problems for our defensive backend if we don't get to him up front... I think we are going to see quite a few different pressure packages on D that attempt to get to Cook before he gets comfortable... The onus here is on the WMU DL to limit the run...

Its going to be a heck of an atmosphere no matter what...
08-24-2015 09:15 AM
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Yeah, I am more concerned about how our offensive line is going to handle MSU's defensive line. Winning would obviously be nice, but I'd rather us focus on minimizing the big hits on Terrell. We need to design some plays that force him into making quick decisions and keep him upright.
08-24-2015 09:54 AM
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Key to the game, if you ask me. Need to keep Terrell off the turf.
08-24-2015 12:38 PM
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Calhoun worries me a lot
08-24-2015 12:51 PM
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Agreed, I think the focus is our offense being able to perform against their defense. If our OL can keep up with their DEs, we have a punchers chance. Protect Terrell and open a few holes for Franklin and we could be in the hunt. We’ve got weapons, just need to get it in to their hands.

That being said, how does our defense stack up to their offense? Can we come out of the gate with some intensity and not be star struck and hesitant? Can we limit turnovers and execute on special teams? If we get down early, can we recover and focus.

So much has to go right to pull out a win, but it's possible. I just hope it’s a well fought game and we don’t fold up and look like the same old Broncos of the past.

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