Michigan State

The Dawgs will be beyond all shadows of a doubt the best defense that Sparty has seen this year. They don't have close to the team speed of LSU, or even Boise for that matter. But they are big, and well coached. How do you guys see it going? What is the attitude of the team towards being in this bowl? What is the current injury situation, particularly at RB?

RxCowboy, what little bit I have gathered goes hand and hand with what you posted. They have a big team, well coached.

Richt said when the team starts preparing for MSU that it will be all out preparation. Even with a new contract on the way, does not want to have another failure such as Memphis. He did not mention Memphis, but reading between the lines seems to point in that direction.

Running backs need to understand that this group from MSU will hit you. This is not high school football that will be played in Tampa. IC likes the outside (when he is playing) so he could bust a couple of really big runs this game.

Also have Marshall coming in next season and probably another outstanding running back, would behove IC to play some football for more than a handful of plays. This game will probably answer a lot of questions about the running back "situation".

Btw the way, you all may already know, but I read in this morning's paper that Samuel is cleared to play in the bowl.

wlayton wrote: Btw the way, you all may already know, but I read in this morning's paper that Samuel is cleared to play in the bowl.

I saw it, too. Also saw in one article I read that Crowell had a good practice yesterday. Competition for starting tailback is gonna be good!

OoltewahDawg wrote:

wlayton wrote: Btw the way, you all may already know, but I read in this morning's paper that Samuel is cleared to play in the bowl.

I saw it, too. Also saw in one article I read that Crowell had a good practice yesterday. Competition for starting tailback is gonna be good!

OoDawg.....as you know, competition is always a good thing. Make you look inside to see what you've got.