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jeopie@SpartyMSU.com (SpartyMSU) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:28:31 GMT

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Up Next.. We're Bowling..

jeopie@SpartyMSU.com (SpartyMSU) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:27:11 GMT

Ok.. I can breath now form the B1G Championship game against Wisconsin.. Good game.. but, the Spartans failed on several attempts to put it away.

I was convinced, 100% sure that they would win.. they have the tools, the weapons, and the staff.. Vegas was wrong, as usual... It wasn't to be.. I was shocked at the loss... No one player has responsibility for this one.. everyone played a smidge less than they possibly could have.. but that being said, it was probably the best effort I saw all year.

Simply.. they lost, for the first time in 3 contests with Wisconsin.

Onwards and Upwards..!

A Game against Georgia.. A team that mirrors the Spartans in many ways..

But more on this later.. Suffice it to say.. SpartyMSU has been busy at work, takin gin the MSU Ice Hockey games.. and relaxing form a very busy Football schedule...

So, for now.. Sparty On !!

Veterans: Thank you

jeopie@SpartyMSU.com (SpartyMSU) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:33:07 GMT

Thank you Veterans

Happy Veterans Day on 11-11-11…

SpartyMSU appreciates your service, sacrifice and duty to our country and nation.

Sincerest thank you !

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#1: 2011 Carrier Classic..

jeopie@SpartyMSU.com (SpartyMSU) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:11:12 GMT

Thank you Mark Hollis for continuing to make Michigan State leaders and inventors of such awesome college sporting events: Carrier Classic, The Cold War, etc...

This week we celebrate Veterans Day by this event on an Aircraft Carrier in San Diego.
Can't wait.. great way to kick off the season.. L:ike Izzo has said. Play anyone, anywhere, anytime ! MSU are the Leaders and Best !

Get Pumped !!

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Requested Ballot WorkSheet... Nov. 11, 2011

jeopie@SpartyMSU.com (SpartyMSU) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:37:01 GMT

Per requests on Email.. Below is my worksheet from this week's ballot that we can discuss.

Let me know your specific questions...

Thanks,
SpartyMSU.com

BlogPoll Ballot: Nov. 9. 2011

jeopie@SpartyMSU.com (SpartyMSU) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:27:29 GMT

The ballot has been pretty accurate in hind site. Sure, I have taken grief over my picks, but in the end, I have been mostly vindicated.

The picks I regret the most, are early in the season sticking with Florida and Florida state too long..

Boise State still is untested in a week in / week out format, can't put them any higher.. Other than slight shuffles, the picture is getting much clearer.. The Spartans are in a MUST Win game this week at Iowa..

Heres the Ballot...

SpartyMSU Ballot - Week 11

Rank	Team	Delta
1	LSU Tigers	--
2	Oklahoma St. Cowboys	1
3	Alabama Crimson Tide	-1
4	Stanford Cardinal	--
5	Oklahoma Sooners	1
6	Oregon Ducks	-1
7	Arkansas Razorbacks	--
8	Boise St. Broncos	--
9	Clemson Tigers	1
10	South Carolina Gamecocks	3
11	Virginia Tech Hokies	1
12	Houston Cougars	2
13	Kansas St. Wildcats	-2
14	Georgia Bulldogs	1
15	Wisconsin Badgers	1
16	Michigan St. Spartans	1
17	Nebraska Cornhuskers	-8
18	Penn St. Nittany Lions	3
19	Cincinnati Bearcats	3
20	Southern Miss. Golden Eagles	3
21	Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	3
22	USC Trojans	3
23	Texas Longhorns	--
24	Auburn Tigers	--
25	Michigan Wolverines	-7
Dropouts: West Virginia Mountaineers, Arizona St. Sun Devils

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Let me know what you think, and maybe if you think I have really gone off course...

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Ship called Penn State gets Torpedoed

jeopie@SpartyMSU.com (SpartyMSU) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:57:30 GMT

I am disgusted. Repulsed, and ashamed of a system that would tolerate this situation, if true. The B1G, Penn State, College football have all suffered damage...

My comments are based upon being a B1G fan, husband, father to 3 kids…

If all this is true, Jerry Sandusky, with the help of Penn State officials, may I suggest JoePa too.. Torpedoed the team and the school, and reputation of the Nitany Lions…

Penn State is now colored by the allegations of actions of the staff.. What will the game day signs read..?? Can’t wait to hear away teams fan base abuse the team as they come to various towns. This is a mess...

This puts Ohio State, Miami, you name it.. the suggested misdeeds PSU trumps all others..

Read the transcript before going much farther.. its very graphic and will make you sick, and puzzled at who seemed to know, and what happened.. Look at the time line.. Were friends being protected.. Was this in the name of money and saving reputation and keeping recruits coming? Protect the “Program” ?
http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/07/justice/pennsylvania-coach-abuse-timeline/?hpt=ju_c2

“…And in 2002, Kelly said, a graduate assistant saw Sandusky sexually assault a naked boy, estimated to be about 10 years old, in a team locker room shower. The grad student and his father reported what he saw to Paterno, who immediately told Curley, prosecutors said. “

If this was my alma matter, I am not sure how I could support them. Would I want my kid to go there to play in THAT program... ??

I would want all heads to roll. The coaches, the administration, possibly even the local police in the small burg in Pennsylvania.. From what I read, they seem to have done nothing about the allegations, eyewitness accounts, and turned a blind eye in the name of Money and the school for a long time…

Simple question, if you were the one who witnessed the event, the janitor, the grad student and possibly others… how could you not roll up on Jerry with something in your hands, a helmet, shoulder pads, grab something and do something to stop him from violating a kid, those victims.. How could you look at yourself after that, and not done somthing...

What would you do, if you saw an something like this, you reported it and nothing happened, do you ignore it ? What do you do?? Seems Penn State staff might have found their answer..

Read the transcript… http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/documents/sandusky-grand-jury-report11052011.html

If this is all true, Shame.. I normally reserve my disdain for the wolverines, but this one makes me sick at a whole new level.

This incident is now even reported on the website for the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests...
http://www.snapnetwork.org/victims_want_penn_state_resignations

This is getting major attention.. If all true, Gentalmen you have hurt the sport I love... but more importantly, the victums...

Suggestion: Penn state, get the bottom of this like yesterday, and Jim Delany, but as B1G commissioner, make a statement, save the Penn State program by getting rid of anyone involved put themon on administrative leave.. Anyone, nay, Everyone, until this is over and sorted out in the courts.

We don’t need a damaged Penn State,. But more importantly, we have to look out for the victims, all 8 that have come forward so far, and do the right thing for them. Bring closure for the victims, punishment for the perpetrators.. This NEVER, EVER should have happened or gotten this far. If they're found guilty, hang'em all .... Better Idea.. let the kid's fathers, uncles, and brothers have a few minutes alone with them...

But for now, based upon what I read… Shame Penn State.. Shame…

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Golden Gophers dig a hole in East Lansing...

jeopie@SpartyMSU.com (SpartyMSU) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:12:06 GMT

Fummmmmmmble..........

No B1G Ten game is a cake walk, but some are easier than others, and if a team lets down, it can find itself in a snit, and difficult hole to climb out of… Iowa found out last week against the Golden Gophers.…

Its now the Spartans turn to take on Minny.. But, I have to rely on history for this forecast. The recent history isn’t very sunny for Minnesota. Sure, they did beat Iowa for the second year in a row.. which in and of itself, is a huge feat..
But, in reality, Minny isn’ t that good, and they have plenty of injuries. Even their star red shirt freshman running back Duane Bennett is banged up. He gets most of the carries.. He is a “maybe” for the game…

So far this year in the B1G Ten.... Minnesota Golden Gophers......
They are dead last in scoring offense in the B1G, Spartans are tenth...
Second to last in scoring Defense…. Spartans are third.
Second to last in total Defense, Spartans are second…
Minny is last in interceptions…
Tied for second to last in Sacks By a team..
Dead last in sacks made…
Last in First Downs…
Last in time of possession..

Spartans are relatively healthy.. thank God...
Minney's Injuries...
WR/KR Marcus Jones will have surgery for a torn anterior cruciate knee ligament and will miss the rest of the season.
RB Duane Bennett Knee injury against Iowa, and is listed against the Spartans, but I think questionable.
K Chris Hawthorne didn’t play against Iowa because of a sore quad muscle. He’s questionable to play against Michigan State.
CB/KR Troy Stoudermire has missed the last four games because of a fractured left wrist. He’s questionable to play against Michigan State.
LG Tommy Olson started against Iowa, but left the game with an undisclosed injury. He was replaced by Caleb Bok, who saw his first action of the season.
RB Devon Wright has missed the last three games because of a hamstring injury. He’s questionable to play against Michigan State.
LB Brendan Beal didn’t play against Iowa because of a knee injury. He’s doubtful for the Michigan State game.
OL Josh Campion is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a concussion.
DE Harold Legania has missed the last three games because of a foot injury.
OT Jimmy Gjere has missed the last four games because of a concussion.
DE Leston Simpson has missed the last three games because of a head injury.

OMG.. their list is huge....!! Who will take the field...????

So far.. they just aren’t too good. But, as I said, be careful, since all Div. 1 teams have the ability to make plays and win… But, not this week.. they spent their wad against Iowa…

I think we can all color this one a Spartan Victory...

Even the WhatIf Sports computer predicts a MSU win... with a 95% Chance...

As we said.. its going to be a win.. just hope the Spartans escape without any major injuries, the season is getting late... And we travel to Iowa next week.. to Kinyick Stadium (or how ever you pronounce it).

SpartyMSU predictions..
Spartans 45
Gophers 13

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Spartan Blogs Discuss....

jeopie@SpartyMSU.com (SpartyMSU) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:20:26 GMT

Started the season as Big Ten Champs... We’re on the downhill side of the schedule.. Though all games are tough.. arguably the toughest are behind us. No doubt October was a meat grinder.. And from 50,000 feet, it looks as though the Spartans have come through relatively healthy and better than expected…

Only two MSU tailgates left, and 4 regular season games.. So sad to see the end so near again.. .. Just elated they have been so successful..

In the last 5 years, since the arrival of Coach Dantonio, the MSU Spartans have done nothing but improve. The program is going great, and I believe core values being restored to the program. Truly good be a Spartan.. And we even welcome the recent influx of bandwagon fans…

Last weekend, Football Saturday, while sunk deep in the couch.. I decided to send a few questions to one of my all time best friends.. The author of another insightful and profound Spartan site: http://www.spartanblog.net/ , In an attempt to verify if we’re on the same page for the season so far.. Let me k now if you agree with us and our comments..

1) We are heading into the second half of the season, many feel that the most difficult games are behind us. Agree ?
SpartanBlog: Yes without a doubt. To play OSU, UM, and WISC and be at 3-0 is amazing. Tthen Nebraska (who I thought was overrated), its a cakewalk….just look at the remaining teams and their overall record…
SpartyMSU: Of course.. 3 -1 in October.. Duh.. no team in the B1G Conf. could have gone 4 – 0 in October, with that schedule.. 3 – 1 was above expectations when we started the year.. Next up is the hapless Gophers, who pulled a win out of their ass over Iowa.. then we’re at Iowa, home for Indiana (olast tailgate), and finish at NW.. we could go 4 – 0 for November..

2) Spartans are so far 17 -4 in the last 21 games.. will this be the norm for the next 2 -5 years
SpartanBlog: Defense will return almost everyone plus only two players from last years class are playing so building good depth.
SpartyMSU: Since the arrival of Mark Dantonio and his staff, everything has been pointing up.. I have repeated this comment every year since his arrival. I continue to expect it to go all aspects of the program to head north. As MSU becomes the desired football destination in the state for Top level young men, We will continue to be in the upper half if not lead the B1G ten conf. The answer is - Yes, more to come..

3) If you were stuck on a desert island.. and could either have as a companion: a Wolverine, a Domer, a Buckeye or a NW nerd, who would you choose ?
SpartanBlog: NW girl. nerdy girls put out and are crazy. Plus if you have to eat her she won't be full of trans fats and high fructose corn syrup.
SpartyMSU: We really dislike them all, but I’d have to say a Wolverine since they taste like chicken… And anytime you can reduce their numbers, it’s a good thing.

4) If the season ended today, whos MVP ?
SpartanBlog: Captain Kirk.
SpartyMSU: Has to be Cousins, due to his leadership, attitude, playmaking, etc.

5) Will Jerel Worthy go PRO after this year or hang around like Greg Jones and try to push for a B1G Ten championship? We will of course lose the seniors: Pickelman, Trenton Robinson, Johnathan Strayhorn,
SpartanBlog: He stays for another year to make the Defense #1 in the country..
SpartyMSU: He stays.. I agree, #1 Defense I the nation for 2012… I see winning again, making it 5 in a row against scUM…

6) What has been the biggest impact / improvement to the Spartans in the last 5 years.
SpartanBlog: There hasn't been just one thing. It started by getting an AD in there who wanted to have someone with ties to MSU. Dantonio comes and the coaching staff builds depth all across the board. We are a deep team.
SpartyMSU: Dantonio’s implementation and reemphasis on Team, family values, leadership and self accountability. These started and have been the core foundation he is building the program on.. So, the core values as well as the talent/cohesiveness and stability of his staff.

7) Does it make any sense to drive for a national title now, or does it make a more sense to focus on the result of winning the B1G Ten, beating rivals, and making sure the program is clean, and then looking ahead to the National stage ?
SpartanBlog: Aim within reason. Compete for Big Ten title a couple time sa decade.
SpartyMSU: I asked this to Jim Miller, and he failed to answer so far. But I think that being top 1 thru 3 in the B1G Conf. annually, Win the B1G Conf. every 3-4 years, and regularly beat our rivals (scUM, Wisc., OSU, Iowa). Become established as a regular contender, for now is good. Step by Step.. Then be in the chase for the National championship every 5 – 8 years.

8) Not knowing the statute of limitations: have you ever pissed on the Bronze M in the Diag ?
SpartanBlog: I'll plead the 5th on that one.
SpartyMSU: Can’t answer, don’t want my kids to know… But, I might be aware of it being done… that’s all I’ll say…

9) Forecast for the 2011 Season now that we have beaten Wisky, and lost to Neb…
SpartanBlog: If we win out until Championship game, lose rematch to UWM. UWM goes to Rose. Need a couple things to happen to go to a BCS game. If UM wins out (which could happen) MSU gets skipped for the at-large BCS game.
SpartyMSU: We now lost to Neb.. that’s OK.. but, we should take care of business sand win out. The team is talented enough…. Don’t want to think of another scenario.. 10 and 2.. with a Florida Bowl victory...

Let us know your thoughts.. Either send them to me or to www.SpartanBlog.net ..

Sparty On !!

BlogPoll Ballot: 10/31/2011

jeopie@SpartyMSU.com (SpartyMSU) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:13:02 GMT

All in all .. a good week.. Still think the Wolverines are over rated, but, at 7 - 1, I am giving them the benefit of the doubt...

The Spartans are 6 - 2, and have done well this October... Very satisfied with the MSU progress... Lets see how November turns out.. but good chance they win out...

SpartyMSU Ballot - Week 10

Rank	Team	Delta
1	LSU Tigers	--
2	Alabama Crimson Tide	--
3	Oklahoma St. Cowboys	--
4	Stanford Cardinal	--
5	Oregon Ducks	--
6	Oklahoma Sooners	3
7	Arkansas Razorbacks	3
8	Boise St. Broncos	--
9	Nebraska Cornhuskers	4
10	Clemson Tigers	-3
11	Kansas St. Wildcats	-5
12	Virginia Tech Hokies	3
13	South Carolina Gamecocks	3
14	Houston Cougars	5
15	Georgia Bulldogs	3
16	Wisconsin Badgers	-4
17	Michigan St. Spartans	-6
18	Michigan Wolverines	5
19	West Virginia Mountaineers	1
20	Arizona St. Sun Devils	1
21	Penn St. Nittany Lions	4
22	Cincinnati Bearcats	2
23	Southern Miss. Golden Eagles	--
24	Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	--
25	USC Trojans	-3
Dropouts: Texas Tech Red Raiders, Texas A&M Aggies

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