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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE
They often say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer. With that being said, let's preview this week's opponent: the Michigan State Spartans.
COACH LEONIDAS DANTONIO
In 480 B.C., Leonidas led 300 Spartans on a suicide mission against the largest army ever assembled. The men battled valiantly, fighting against all odds and a toughness that had never been seen before. Eventually, the last man fell, and the tiresome Persians declared victory.
This historic battle runs parallel to No. 18 Michigan State’s football program. The Spartans of Ancient Greece were positioned against a much larger enemy. Michigan State is in the same division as college football giants Ohio State and Michigan, often being taunted with the name “little brother” by the latter. Despite the cards being set against him, a man led the Ancient Spartans to unprecedented success. Mark Dantonio, head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, is the most successful coach in the history of the program and has turned the school into a perennial threat.
Dantonio owns the second highest winning percentage in school history and has won three conference titles. Like the Spartans of old, Dantonio and his Michigan State Spartans rely on being tougher than their opponent.
Before coming to East Lansing as a head coach, Mark Dantonio worked at a number of schools, including at Ohio State under head coaches Earle Bruce and Jim Tressel. He left Ohio State for Cincinnati in 2003 only to return to Michigan State in 2006, this time as a head coach.
DANTONIO HAS HELPED THE SPARTANS REACH NEW HEIGHTS
With its win over Maryland, Michigan State has eclipsed 700 wins in its history. The program has claimed six national championships in its history, though the last one came in 1967. In recent years, Michigan State has been an annual contender for the Big Ten title since Dantonio’s arrival, winning the conference in three of the past eight years.
Despite the school’s reputation as a defensive team, the Spartans have produced some incredible offensive talent in the past decade. Kirk Cousins, Le’Veon Bell, and Jeremy Langford rank as some of the best players to ever come out of the program.
EXPECT A BALANCED ATTACK
In the past two years, Michigan State has been less running-back dependent than usual. Quarterback Brian Lewerke threw for 2,793 yards in 2017 and is up to 1,740 yards through eight games. Against Maryland, however, true sophomore Connor Heyward, brother of former Buckeye Cameron Heyward, had his first career 100-yard rushing game.
On Saturday, Michigan State will likely go with a balanced offense. Lewerke is a gunslinger and can make mistakes (See: his performance against Ohio State last year). The cold conditions may favor a power running game, resulting in Heyward to get plenty of touches between the tackles.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...8635/five-things-to-know-about-michigan-state
Three Things To Watch For From Michigan State
Throughout the Urban Meyer era at Ohio State, the Michigan State game is commonly one of the most difficult games on the schedule, and 2018 portends to be in line with the previous contests.
Of course, Ohio State has made this specific game with Michigan State even more challenging to predict, with the Buckeyes sporting an inconsistent running game and a defensive scheme that has routinely allowed big plays to their opposition.
It will be cold, and it might not look too great, but here are three areas I will be focused upon when Ohio State and Michigan State kick off at 12pm on FOX.
Michigan State TE Matt Dotson vs. Ohio State’s (Linebackers? Safeties?)
Dotson only has 10 receptions for 108 yards and 1 touchdown this season, so you may be wondering why I am concerned. The aforementioned defensive lapses, plain and simple.
With a linebacker corps that has not distinguished themselves this season and safeties who have not been much better, with the exception of last week’s game by Brendon White versus Nebraska, it seems like Dotson may have opportunities to exploit the Buckeye defense on Saturday afternoon.
Will L.J. Scott Hurt Ohio State Once Again?
L.J. Scott has been hurt most of the 2018 season, not playing in last week’s game versus Maryland. In 2016, Scott had a big game against the Buckeyes, and Scott has been listed as the starter on the depth chart for this game. Again, this is going to be a crucial test for the Ohio State linebackers, no matter if Scott plays, or if Michigan State decides to go with Connor Heyward.
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/11/three-things-to-watch-for-from-michigan-state/
Five things from 11W, 3 things from the O-Zone and here are 5 thingsfrom Land Grant holy Land:
The interesting one is....Where is he?
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Some of this is probably because of the extra attention he’s receiving due to Nick Bosa’s injury, but Young is way too talented to be this silent. If Ohio State’s defense is going to improve for the stretch run, it has to start with him tomorrow.
They often say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer. With that being said, let's preview this week's opponent: the Michigan State Spartans.
COACH LEONIDAS DANTONIO
In 480 B.C., Leonidas led 300 Spartans on a suicide mission against the largest army ever assembled. The men battled valiantly, fighting against all odds and a toughness that had never been seen before. Eventually, the last man fell, and the tiresome Persians declared victory.
This historic battle runs parallel to No. 18 Michigan State’s football program. The Spartans of Ancient Greece were positioned against a much larger enemy. Michigan State is in the same division as college football giants Ohio State and Michigan, often being taunted with the name “little brother” by the latter. Despite the cards being set against him, a man led the Ancient Spartans to unprecedented success. Mark Dantonio, head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, is the most successful coach in the history of the program and has turned the school into a perennial threat.
Dantonio owns the second highest winning percentage in school history and has won three conference titles. Like the Spartans of old, Dantonio and his Michigan State Spartans rely on being tougher than their opponent.
Before coming to East Lansing as a head coach, Mark Dantonio worked at a number of schools, including at Ohio State under head coaches Earle Bruce and Jim Tressel. He left Ohio State for Cincinnati in 2003 only to return to Michigan State in 2006, this time as a head coach.
DANTONIO HAS HELPED THE SPARTANS REACH NEW HEIGHTS
With its win over Maryland, Michigan State has eclipsed 700 wins in its history. The program has claimed six national championships in its history, though the last one came in 1967. In recent years, Michigan State has been an annual contender for the Big Ten title since Dantonio’s arrival, winning the conference in three of the past eight years.
Despite the school’s reputation as a defensive team, the Spartans have produced some incredible offensive talent in the past decade. Kirk Cousins, Le’Veon Bell, and Jeremy Langford rank as some of the best players to ever come out of the program.
EXPECT A BALANCED ATTACK
In the past two years, Michigan State has been less running-back dependent than usual. Quarterback Brian Lewerke threw for 2,793 yards in 2017 and is up to 1,740 yards through eight games. Against Maryland, however, true sophomore Connor Heyward, brother of former Buckeye Cameron Heyward, had his first career 100-yard rushing game.
On Saturday, Michigan State will likely go with a balanced offense. Lewerke is a gunslinger and can make mistakes (See: his performance against Ohio State last year). The cold conditions may favor a power running game, resulting in Heyward to get plenty of touches between the tackles.
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...8635/five-things-to-know-about-michigan-state
Three Things To Watch For From Michigan State
Throughout the Urban Meyer era at Ohio State, the Michigan State game is commonly one of the most difficult games on the schedule, and 2018 portends to be in line with the previous contests.
Of course, Ohio State has made this specific game with Michigan State even more challenging to predict, with the Buckeyes sporting an inconsistent running game and a defensive scheme that has routinely allowed big plays to their opposition.
It will be cold, and it might not look too great, but here are three areas I will be focused upon when Ohio State and Michigan State kick off at 12pm on FOX.
Michigan State TE Matt Dotson vs. Ohio State’s (Linebackers? Safeties?)
Dotson only has 10 receptions for 108 yards and 1 touchdown this season, so you may be wondering why I am concerned. The aforementioned defensive lapses, plain and simple.
With a linebacker corps that has not distinguished themselves this season and safeties who have not been much better, with the exception of last week’s game by Brendon White versus Nebraska, it seems like Dotson may have opportunities to exploit the Buckeye defense on Saturday afternoon.
Will L.J. Scott Hurt Ohio State Once Again?
L.J. Scott has been hurt most of the 2018 season, not playing in last week’s game versus Maryland. In 2016, Scott had a big game against the Buckeyes, and Scott has been listed as the starter on the depth chart for this game. Again, this is going to be a crucial test for the Ohio State linebackers, no matter if Scott plays, or if Michigan State decides to go with Connor Heyward.
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/11/three-things-to-watch-for-from-michigan-state/
Five things from 11W, 3 things from the O-Zone and here are 5 thingsfrom Land Grant holy Land:
The interesting one is....Where is he?
Some of this is probably because of the extra attention he’s receiving due to Nick Bosa’s injury, but Young is way too talented to be this silent. If Ohio State’s defense is going to improve for the stretch run, it has to start with him tomorrow.
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