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The Michigan Michigan State Rivalry: An Outsider's Perspective
The Michigan Michigan State Rivalry: An Outsider's Perspective
If you're not originally from Michigan, the Michigan Michigan State rivalry is a difficult one to get excited about. As a person who lived his life just about everywhere on earth other than Michigan prior to enrollment at the University of Michigan, I knew next to nothing about the rivalry when ...
Go Blue?? Rich Rodriguez on Hot Seat
Go Blue?? Rich Rodriguez on Hot Seat
blacksportsonline.com — The Rich Rodriguez era is eight games old and the guy is on the hot seat? According... to various outlets, that seems to be the case. It's only eight games people. Everyone knew the Wolverines weren't going to win the national title any time soon, and we all knew the program needed to be ... (more) Go Blue?? Rich Rodriguez on Hot Seat
Blake McLimans to Michigan
Blake McLimans to Michigan
umhoops.com — Six foot ten big man Blake McLimans verbally committed to Michigan head coach John Beilein today .... McLimans is a well regarded baseball prospect for most of his high school career with a high 80s to low 90s fastball (he also was a volleyball player ). Blake decided to attend Worcester Academy ... (more) Blake McLimans to Michigan
Michigan vs. Michigan State
Michigan vs. Michigan State
gautham.typepad.com — It's the third quarter in the battle for the Paul Bunyan trophy and so far this has... been a great game. Both teams have played to their stengths; Michigan's D has been solid and their offense sporadic, while the Spartans have shown off their dynamic playmakers on offense, especially Heisman ... (more) Michigan vs. Michigan State
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Game 9 against scUM: Keys to the Game:
SpartyMSU — ... Spartans will beat the Wolverines. The Arrogant bastards from AnnArbor.  I will be there, despite all of my reservations and concern about the lack of sportsmanship, hospitality and safety in the Michigan Stadium. ...

Football Friday: Little Brother Edition
UM Hoops.com — ... Crush: ‘Different game’ if Wolverines restrict Ringer Javon Ringer gets one last shot at U-M Hopefully it turns out kind of like this did…. Blogosphere Links Special in-state-rivalry edition football game preview A very good analysis from the other side at the SpartansWeblog. Preview: Michigan State Spartans Varsity Blue predicts a Michigan win The Michigan Michigan State Rivalry: An Outsider’s Perspective MaizenBrew ...

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Open Thread: Ohio State at Michigan State
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Jim Tressel - Ohio State Buckeyes Beat Michigan State Spartans 48-7
midwestsportsfans.com 10/18/2008 — Jim Tressel and the Ohio State Buckeyes, led by Terrelle Pryor and Beanie Wells, outrushed Javon Ringer and the Spartans on their way to a 48-7 victory. The win sets up a huge matchup between the Buckeyes and Penn State next weekend.
Five Things: Michigan State
elevenwarriors.com 10/20/2008 — Newest Columbus dance craze: The Beanie Wells Red Zone Shuffle Buckeyes Come Up Large in Red Zone Ohio State’s struggles in the red zone have been well documented but hopefully yesterday put an end to said struggles. In five trips to the ...
Michigan Loses to Penn State | Nick Sheridan: Big 10 Player of the year!
midwestsportsfans.com 10/20/2008 — This article is great. Newspapers would not publish it because of its abrasive, yet truthful content. Go Blue!
ANOTHER FOOTBALL VS. HOCKEY FIGHT IN MICHIGAN
collegefootballtalk.com 10/21/2008 — Apparently football players in Michigan don’t like hockey players very much. Last week a Michigan football player was accused of beating up a Michigan hockey player. And this week Michigan State is getting in on the act. WLNS-TV in Lansing is ...
Penn State Picture Diary
thegameowl.com 10/21/2008 — So big game this coming weekend for Penn State as we head to Columbus to face the Buckeyes. I wanted to do a photo diary of sorts of the last two Penn State games I attended. The Penn State White Out vs. Illinois and the Michigan game from the past weekend.
MSU is Popular in Kazakhstan. Nice!
maizenbrew.com 10/24/2008 — Our old friend of the 'Brew , the Enlightened Spartan , took umbrage to my recent outsider's take on the Michigan Michigan State football and academic rivalry that comes to a head this weekend. In my piece, I related a old story about returning home ...
Preview: No. 3 Penn State at No. 9 Ohio State
zombienationpsu.com 10/25/2008 — Kickoff: Sat., Oct. 25. 8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN Weather Forecast: Cool, showers. Host: Ohio State Buckeyes Record: 7-1 (4-0 Big Ten) Last Game: Won at Michigan St., 45-7 Injuries: RB Dan Herron (head - probable), CB Chimdi Chekwa (shoulder - probable), ...
Viva la Tresselball: Deconstructing Ohio State's spread running game against Penn State
rivals.yahoo.com 10/25/2008 — X-in' and O-in' with actual coach Tyler Sellhorn. Fortunately for the Big Ten's postseason hopes, Penn State came out in the second half and eliminated any hope of Michigan continuing its first quarter heroics. Unfortunately for Nittany Lion ...
Pylon-Gate Hands Michigan a ScoreFanHouse
I've seen a lot of football in my lifetime. I have never seen a play like the one in the first quarter of the Michigan/Michigan State game. Michigan had a 3rd-and-long at Michigan State's 19. Wolverines quarterback Steven Threet tossed one to running back Brandon Minor near the front left ...
Michigan vs. Michigan StateSpottieOttieDopaliscious
It's the third quarter in the battle for the Paul Bunyan trophy and so far this has been a great game. Both teams have played to their stengths; Michigan's D has been solid and their offense sporadic, while the Spartans have shown off their dynamic playmakers on offense, especially Heisman ...
2008 Michigan Football Open Thread Game #8: Michigan v. Michigan StateMaize n Brew
Four quarters. Play them all the way through. That's all I ask. That and a little bit of competence at safety.
Michigan State-Michigan PreviewSports Handicapping
The fans at Michigan Stadium will be treated to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Michigan Wolverines when they take their seats on Saturday. Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Wolverines, while the game's total is sitting at 45. ...
Russell Byrd to Michigan StateUM Hoops.com
No surprise here . Byrd chose Michigan State over Kentucky and Michigan. Michigan State was one of the first teams (along with Iowa) in on Byrd and Izzo sealed the deal. Michigan was late to the party and while they made up ground, they never really had a great shot. There are plenty of other ...
Preview: Michigan Statemgoblog
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Spartans have good shot at rare Big House winCampus Watch Editor
By Alex Altman , Deputy Sports Editor, The State News Spartans RB Javon Ringer seeks his first win over the Wolverines. There are plenty of reasons to believe that Michigan State will destroy archrival Michigan this weekend: Michigan has won two games all season. Michigan State ...
Michigan State PreviewMaize and Blue Nation: Michigan Football Blog
Basics Who : Michigan vs Michigan State When : October 25, 2008, 3:30 PM Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI TV : ABC -Regional /ESPN 2 Radio : Michigan Sports Network Series: UM Leads 68-28-5 Last Meeting: Michigan - 28, Michigan State - 24 Rankings: Michigan - NR, Penn State - NR  ...
Braylonfest '04Maize n Brew
Yeah, it's Michigan Michigan State week and I've been relatively silent. Apologies, but work's keeping me busy. In lieu of content enjoy the next few posts of Michigan ripping the heart out of Michigan State's fans and football program. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
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With the "BIG" game fast approaching...I'm taking a deep look at just what this all really means. Honestly, never has a game like this meant so much, for so many utterly stupid reasons. We get it, Michigan is in a down year and State remains somewhat of an enigma. However, the reality that ...
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Today I'll go over a few of the ups and downs from Penn State's win over Michigan. The Wolverines put a quite a fight for the first half, but just couldn't hold on to the momentum. Penn State, on the other hand, showed why it's the No. 3 team in the nation, taking a ton of Michigan's best shots, ...
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Back TomorrowZombie Nation - Penn State football blog
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Notes from a Rout: 46-17 Penn StateNittanyWhiteOut
It’s great to finally get the Michigan monkey off our backs, but who wasn’t holding their heads, and cursing when Michigan got out to an early 10-0 lead. When Michigan led 17-7 and the uber-reliable Kevin Kelly missed a 45 yarder. But Penn State got the ball at their own 41 ...
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Ohio State’s defense held the nation’s leading rusher, Javon Ringer, to a season-low 66 yards, helping them dominate 20th ranked Michigan State on Saturday. >
Top 25 Roundup | Penn State thumps MichiganThe Seattle Times: Sports
Polishing off Joe Paterno's greatest nemesis, No. 3 Penn State ended a dozen years of disappointment against Michigan. Behind the running of...
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