I want to preface this by saying I am not playing UM here. But, I already see a couple on MSU, and I want to post a few stats that may be interesting to Sparty backers:
MSU has played 4 good/decent teams this year (3-1 SU and ATS)
ND
Total yds ND 302 Sparty 300
First Downs ND 20 Sparty 15
Sparty INT return for TD off Holiday
LaTech
Total Yds LaTech 497 Sparty 361
McKnown 436 yds 3 TD 2 Int
LaTech 3 FUMBLES LOST
Iowa
Total Yds Iowa 265 Sparty 263
Fred Russell 122 yds (5.3 carry)
Iowa 3 FUMBLES LOST
Minny
Total Yds Minny 525 Sparty 413
Kaliq 27/40 377 yds 2 TD 0 INT
Sparty Kick Return for TD
Minny 3 FUMBLES LOST
Some more stats:
Navarre: 61% for 292 yds/game, 6 tds and 2 picks in last 4.
UM vs spread offenses (Houston, Purdue) opponents have gained 190 ypg, scored 3 ppg, completed 48% of their passes and averaged 124 ypg passing.
UM is first in the Big Ten vs the pass (efficiency) and 2nd (pass yards).
MSU is 85th in the nation in rushing
My main point here is that while they're a good team, Sparty has had a lot of breaks go there way this year, and those things tend to even out over time. Furthermore, this could be a really bad matchup for them, based on the fact they are a good passing team but poor rushing team, and UM's strength is defending the pass.
UM's struggles on the road and particularly in East Lansing are keeping me from playing them here, but I also will not back Sparty.
Also for total players, the weather has been and will continue to be wet all week. Saturday rain in the forecast. Its anyone's guess how that field will hold up with significant rainfall, as there hasn't been a rain game played on it to my knowledge. I will try and post a weather update Sat AM from the stadium with my wireless card.
GL to all.
MSU has played 4 good/decent teams this year (3-1 SU and ATS)
ND
Total yds ND 302 Sparty 300
First Downs ND 20 Sparty 15
Sparty INT return for TD off Holiday
LaTech
Total Yds LaTech 497 Sparty 361
McKnown 436 yds 3 TD 2 Int
LaTech 3 FUMBLES LOST
Iowa
Total Yds Iowa 265 Sparty 263
Fred Russell 122 yds (5.3 carry)
Iowa 3 FUMBLES LOST
Minny
Total Yds Minny 525 Sparty 413
Kaliq 27/40 377 yds 2 TD 0 INT
Sparty Kick Return for TD
Minny 3 FUMBLES LOST
Some more stats:
Navarre: 61% for 292 yds/game, 6 tds and 2 picks in last 4.
UM vs spread offenses (Houston, Purdue) opponents have gained 190 ypg, scored 3 ppg, completed 48% of their passes and averaged 124 ypg passing.
UM is first in the Big Ten vs the pass (efficiency) and 2nd (pass yards).
MSU is 85th in the nation in rushing
My main point here is that while they're a good team, Sparty has had a lot of breaks go there way this year, and those things tend to even out over time. Furthermore, this could be a really bad matchup for them, based on the fact they are a good passing team but poor rushing team, and UM's strength is defending the pass.
UM's struggles on the road and particularly in East Lansing are keeping me from playing them here, but I also will not back Sparty.
Also for total players, the weather has been and will continue to be wet all week. Saturday rain in the forecast. Its anyone's guess how that field will hold up with significant rainfall, as there hasn't been a rain game played on it to my knowledge. I will try and post a weather update Sat AM from the stadium with my wireless card.
GL to all.
