Category Archives: football

From late August through December I just can’t stop talking about American football

Thank you, Coach Dantonio

Michigan fans don’t embrace the UM-MSU football rivalry the way that Michigan State fans do. They may think about it one week a year, but the rest of the time they are concentrating on Ohio State. But that rivalry is … Continue reading

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Why MSU can’t get a good football coach

Today I received an e-mail from MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon regarding the search for a new head football coach. I quote: Obviously, we choose from a pool of candidates who meet basic considerations and who would be viewed … Continue reading

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Ode to John L. Smith

I am not surprised that MSU head football coach John L. Smith has been fired, I am angry. Angry that MSU is in the position to do so again after four losing seasons. John L. may not be an outstanding … Continue reading

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Greatest Comeback in the History of College Football Bad for MSU Fans

Why? Because it makes us get our hopes up. Again. And for Spartan fans, that can only lead to disappointment. It was great to see MSU come back from a 35 point deficit to beat Northwestern. Actually I almost didn’t … Continue reading

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Baseball vs. Football

I am not a baseball fan. Games are fun to go to, but I find it excruciatingly boring to watch on TV. But Detroit Tigers mania is contagious, so I actually watched a whole game this Saturday. OK, I admit, … Continue reading

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It doesnt pay to punt

ESPN.com: Page 2 : It doesnt pay to punt In early October, deep in the throws of football season, my husband and I spend upwards of 20 hours each week watching football. The fact that nearly all the teams I … Continue reading

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