Michigan St vs Ohio St
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:30 pm
This is the game I referenced a while back in which I said I would TiVo in order to oblige the g/f and attend her dad's wedding.
Well, since then, OSU has shot to the top of the polls, so I consider this a must-see game, and have therefore decided not to go, and to watch the game with an ice cold 12 pack at my side.
She said, "I'm disappointed. But not pissed."
I can handle that.
In addition, I scored a blowjob last night during the USF/Rutgers game, because the chances of that happening anytime soon after tomorrow could be slim. RACK my life-management skills, bitches.
Some of the radio honks are predicting a Michigan State victory tomorrow. Sadly, I can't agree, although I'm confident the spread will be covered. The roots between Tressel and Dantonio are apparent (Tressel's nephew is actually the linebackers/special teams coach for State), and it'll be interesting to see how the game will be managed because of that. Both teams have solid talent at the skilled positions, so I don't think the game plan from either team will be revamped too much -- we'll just see who's talent can out-perform the other.
This'll be a classic matchup of stout D vs a firepower offense. When you have that type of matchup, it's always tough to predict who will get the upper hand. Hoyer has been lucky to have a HUGE playmaker like Devon Thomas this year, because he doesn't have to try to slice up the secondary (even though he still attempts to for some odd reason). He's been dumping the ball off in the flat or tossing quick slants and Thomas has been picking up huge yardage after the run.
I think the passing game will be the difference as both teams will pound the ball with their respective RB duos will likely cancel each other out. I think it'll come down to the 3rd and longs late in the game, and who can execute the key passing plays for 1st downs. The only problem with MSU's continued aggressivess throughout the game is that they get worn down near the end which allows the opposing qb more time to complete necessary passing plays. With some teams this may not be a huge deal, because they actually have a secondary that can pick up the slack and make plays. Not with MSU. If they put themselves in that situation, they're screwed. Not that Boeckman's a world-beater or anything, but he doesn't have to be.
OSU 31
MSU 24
Well, since then, OSU has shot to the top of the polls, so I consider this a must-see game, and have therefore decided not to go, and to watch the game with an ice cold 12 pack at my side.
She said, "I'm disappointed. But not pissed."
I can handle that.
In addition, I scored a blowjob last night during the USF/Rutgers game, because the chances of that happening anytime soon after tomorrow could be slim. RACK my life-management skills, bitches.
Some of the radio honks are predicting a Michigan State victory tomorrow. Sadly, I can't agree, although I'm confident the spread will be covered. The roots between Tressel and Dantonio are apparent (Tressel's nephew is actually the linebackers/special teams coach for State), and it'll be interesting to see how the game will be managed because of that. Both teams have solid talent at the skilled positions, so I don't think the game plan from either team will be revamped too much -- we'll just see who's talent can out-perform the other.
This'll be a classic matchup of stout D vs a firepower offense. When you have that type of matchup, it's always tough to predict who will get the upper hand. Hoyer has been lucky to have a HUGE playmaker like Devon Thomas this year, because he doesn't have to try to slice up the secondary (even though he still attempts to for some odd reason). He's been dumping the ball off in the flat or tossing quick slants and Thomas has been picking up huge yardage after the run.
I think the passing game will be the difference as both teams will pound the ball with their respective RB duos will likely cancel each other out. I think it'll come down to the 3rd and longs late in the game, and who can execute the key passing plays for 1st downs. The only problem with MSU's continued aggressivess throughout the game is that they get worn down near the end which allows the opposing qb more time to complete necessary passing plays. With some teams this may not be a huge deal, because they actually have a secondary that can pick up the slack and make plays. Not with MSU. If they put themselves in that situation, they're screwed. Not that Boeckman's a world-beater or anything, but he doesn't have to be.
OSU 31
MSU 24