Don't sleep on the Spartans: Nebraska pregame thread

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-20, 08:54

Vegas releases opening line for intriguing Nebraska-Michigan State matchup

https://saturdaytradition.com/big-ten-football/vegas-releases-opening-line-for-intriguing-nebraska-michigan-state-matchup/

Five burning questions heading into Michigan State week

https://nebraska.rivals.com/news/five-burning-questions-heading-into-michigan-state-week-1

Game notes

https://huskers.com/news/2021/9/20/football-game-week-michigan-state.aspx

by **NigelUno** 2021-09-20, 09:11

Given Nebraska's game with OU, maybe it should be...don't sleep on Nebraska.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2021-09-20, 09:17

Nebraska was released 39 years ago this week.

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-20, 10:00

Michigan State football: What we learned vs. Miami, what to watch vs. Nebraska

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2021/09/19/michigan-state-football-game-nebraska-cornhuskers/8409579002/

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-20, 14:08

Rapid reaction: Update on RB Ervin; Open competition at kicker; Williams says Huskers 'tired of being close'

https://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/rapid-reaction-update-on-rb-ervin-open-competition-at-kicker-williams-says-huskers-tired-of/article_20956e04-b661-5935-b1fa-bd433dfafc63.html

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-20, 14:33

Frost must have attended the John L Smith coaching seminar at the Holiday Inn back in July.

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by **tGreenWay** 2021-09-20, 14:52

Turtleneck wrote:Frost must have attended the John L Smith coaching seminar at the Holiday Inn back in July.

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Check yo link, Gus. Ain’t nothing there.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2021-09-20, 15:01

works for me

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-20, 17:05

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:works for me

He’s not good at the Internet.

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-20, 17:19

Meet the Media: Michigan State
Story LinksHead Coach Scott Frost and Husker football players met with members of the media Monday afternoon to preview this week's matchup with Michigan State. The Huskers and Spartans meet at 6 PM this Saturday on FS1, and radio coverage will be provided by the Huskers Radio Network.

Saturday's matchup between Nebraska and Michigan State will be the 12th all-time between the schools, with Nebraska holding a 9-2 lead in the series. This matchup is the first between the schools in East Lansing since 2014, and just the fourth overall meeting at Michigan State.

Transcripts from Coach Frost and select players can be found below

Coach Frost

Tight End Austin Allen
Quarterback Adrian Martinez
Outside Linebacker Garrett Nelson
Cornerback Quinton Newsome
Defensive Lineman Ben Stille
Tight End Travis Vokolek

https://huskers.com/news/2021/9/20/football-meet-the-media-michigan-state.aspx

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-20, 18:10

Here are five of our biggest takeaways from Nebraska's weekly press conference on Monday as the Huskers get ready to take on No. 20 Michigan State this week...

https://nebraska.rivals.com/news/five-things-we-learned-from-nu-s-weekly-press-conference-5

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-21, 08:39

ESPN's FPI predicts outcome of Nebraska-Michigan State game

https://saturdaytradition.com/michigan-state-football/espns-fpi-predicts-outcome-of-nebraska-michigan-state-game/

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-21, 08:43

Nebraska looking for breakthrough win against ‘dialed up’ Michigan State

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2021/09/nebraska-looking-for-breakthrough-win-against-dialed-up-michigan-state.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=annarbornews_sf&utm_medium=social

by **NigelUno** 2021-09-21, 08:53

Turtleneck wrote:ESPN's FPI predicts outcome of Nebraska-Michigan State game

https://saturdaytradition.com/michigan-state-football/espns-fpi-predicts-outcome-of-nebraska-michigan-state-game/

Spoiler:

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-21, 19:15

Vokolek's return a necessary boost for Husker offense

https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/Article/Nebraska-football-Michigan-State-Spartans-Husker-tight-ends-Travis-Vokolek-Austin-Allen-171488570/

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-21, 19:18

It’s an all senior lineup of leaders against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Joining Henderson as captains this week are graduate senior defensive end Drew Beesley, redshirt senior tight end Tyler Hunt and redshirt senior offensive guard Kevin Jarvis. This is the first time that Hunt and Jarvis have been named captains this season, and the second time for Beesley.

https://www.theonlycolors.com/2021/9/21/22686109/michigan-state-spartans-name-weekly-captains-versus-nebraska-cornhusker

by **steveschneider** 2021-09-21, 20:27

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by **Rocinante** 2021-09-21, 22:18

The two TE sets should be interesting. They’ve got some big kids.

by **Rocinante** 2021-09-21, 22:18

That’s me pretending I know anything about football.

by **tGreenWay** 2021-09-21, 23:37

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:works for me

Worked for me just now, too. Turtleneck must be practicing witchcraft.

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-22, 10:18

Notes and Quotes: Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks importance of home crowd against Nebraska
Mel Tucker took the podium for his weekly press conference on Tuesday, and gave some insight on the Spartans’ upcoming game with the Cornhuskers

https://www.theonlycolors.com/2021/9/22/22687108/notes-quotes-michigan-state-mel-tucker-home-crowd-nebraska

by **DWags** 2021-09-22, 10:50

Turtleneck wrote:Notes and Quotes: Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks importance of home crowd against Nebraska

Think I could somehow get a note from him excusing me from a bullshit wedding?

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-22, 10:54

DWags wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Notes and Quotes: Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks importance of home crowd against Nebraska

Think I could somehow get a note from him excusing me from a bullshit wedding?

That would be legendary. You should definitely try.

by **MiamiSpartan** 2021-09-22, 13:07

DWags wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Notes and Quotes: Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks importance of home crowd against Nebraska

Think I could somehow get a note from him excusing me from a bullshit wedding?

This quote from his press conference should suffice:

"I know one thing about our team: They are going to play hard and leave it all out on the field. So I am going to ask our fans to empty their buckets, leave it all in The Woodshed on Saturday night.”

by **DWags** 2021-09-22, 15:24

MiamiSpartan wrote:
DWags wrote:

Think I could somehow get a note from him excusing me from a bullshit wedding?

This quote from his press conference should suffice:

"I know one thing about our team: They are going to play hard and leave it all out on the field. So I am going to ask our fans to empty their buckets, leave it all in The Woodshed on Saturday night.”

So, I’m buying the wife a bracelet. Wrapping it up and placing this quotes in the box.

Will it work or am I wasting money?

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-22, 17:00

Michigan State vs Nebraska Prediction, Game Preview

https://collegefootballnews.com/2021/09/michigan-state-vs-nebraska-prediction-game-preview-lines-how-to-watch

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-22, 17:01

Challenge accepted? Nebraska fans respond to Mel Tucker's call for MSU faithful to block out Huskers

https://saturdaytradition.com/nebraska-football/challenge-accepted-nebraska-fans-respond-to-mel-tuckers-call-for-msu-faithful-to-block-out-huskers/

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2021-09-22, 17:07

No one will really care when the Spartans trounce them by 24

by **MiamiSpartan** 2021-09-22, 17:36

DWags wrote:
MiamiSpartan wrote:

This quote from his press conference should suffice:

"I know one thing about our team: They are going to play hard and leave it all out on the field. So I am going to ask our fans to empty their buckets, leave it all in The Woodshed on Saturday night.”

So, I’m buying the wife a bracelet. Wrapping it up and placing this quotes in the box.

Will it work or am I wasting money?

It will totally work. Take it from a random internet poster.

by **NigelUno** 2021-09-22, 17:46

DWags wrote:
MiamiSpartan wrote:

This quote from his press conference should suffice:

"I know one thing about our team: They are going to play hard and leave it all out on the field. So I am going to ask our fans to empty their buckets, leave it all in The Woodshed on Saturday night.”

So, I’m buying the wife a bracelet. Wrapping it up and placing this quotes in the box.

Will it work or am I wasting money?

She's not gonna fall for that.

by AvgMSUJoe 2021-09-22, 18:12

"But babay... my bucket is full... I gotta empty the bucket for the green... let me empty it sweet babay..." -Dwags

by **Heat Miser** 2021-09-22, 21:41

Doing & saying all the right things. And fully embracing social media. Check the coordinates on the back of the shirt he's wearing. Lucas Oil Stadium.

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by **Nordic** 2021-09-22, 22:09

Heat Miser wrote:Doing & saying all the right things. And fully embracing social media. Check the coordinates on the back of the shirt he's wearing. Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Want

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-22, 22:17

Scouting Michigan State: Breaking down the Spartans

https://theindependent.com/sports/huskers/football/scouting-michigan-state-breaking-down-the-spartans/article_97405b88-078c-512e-ad4e-d5528dd4c54f.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=undefined_theindependent

by **tGreenWay** 2021-09-23, 00:07

Turtleneck wrote:Scouting Michigan State: Breaking down the Spartans

https://theindependent.com/sports/huskers/football/scouting-michigan-state-breaking-down-the-spartans/article_97405b88-078c-512e-ad4e-d5528dd4c54f.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=undefined_theindependent

The game is less than 72 hours away. I don’t want to break down the players this close to kickoff. And anybody still thinking of sleeping on them needs to rethink things. It would be bulky and uncomfortable. Worst of all, it would interrupt the their sleep, and we need our football team in tip top shape Saturday night.

by **NigelUno** 2021-09-23, 08:33

Turtleneck wrote:Scouting Michigan State: Breaking down the Spartans

https://theindependent.com/sports/huskers/football/scouting-michigan-state-breaking-down-the-spartans/article_97405b88-078c-512e-ad4e-d5528dd4c54f.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=undefined_theindependent

Of Mel Tucker's 10 wins as a college head coach, five have come against AP Top 25 opponents. That includes a victory over No. 25 Nebraska in 2019 while at Colorado.

by **DWags** 2021-09-23, 09:04

NigelUno wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Scouting Michigan State: Breaking down the Spartans

https://theindependent.com/sports/huskers/football/scouting-michigan-state-breaking-down-the-spartans/article_97405b88-078c-512e-ad4e-d5528dd4c54f.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=undefined_theindependent

Of Mel Tucker's 10 wins as a college head coach, five have come against AP Top 25 opponents. That includes a victory over No. 25 Nebraska in 2019 while at Colorado.

That’s a crazy stat.

by **Heat Miser** 2021-09-23, 12:48

I prefer the Spartan to the Block S, but if it gets the W...

And they're just killing it with the social media. Outstanding work.

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by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2021-09-23, 13:30

apparently that player grew up on a farm

by **Turtleneck** 2021-09-23, 20:40

This one is for Floyd...

Michigan State expert gives his take and prediction on Saturday's game

https://nebraska.rivals.com/news/michigan-state-expert-gives-his-take-and-prediction-on-saturday-s-game

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