The Hilltoppers are no joke: Western Kentucky pregame thread

[Turtleneck]

Lost by 3 to 4-0 Army, and by 2 to Indiana on Saturday. Good offense, but MSU should have offensive opportunities of its own.


Why Michigan State football faces an aerial test unlike any it has faced this year in WKU

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2021/09/26/michigan-state-football-western-kentucky-nebraska/5878317001/

Michigan State vs. Western Kentucky College Football Odds, Plays and Insights

https://www.si.com/betting/2021/09/27/michigan-state-spartans-vs-western-kentucky-hilltoppers-college-football-odds-plays-insights-10-2-2021

[Nordic]

Gonna be a banger Saturday night

[kingstonlake]

o61.5 ALL DAY

[Floyd Robertson]

MSU lost to WKU in basketball in the late 60s. The school obviously no joke when it comes to playing sports.

[Turtleneck]

The WKU football team was coached by Jack Harbaugh, father of Jim, John, the daughter married to Tom Cream, and probably some other kids, for over 10 years. Maybe early 90s through early 00s? So naturally, they are a gross and disgusting program.

[NigelUno]

The WKU football team was coached by Jack Harbaugh, father of Jim, John, the daughter married to Tom Cream, and probably some other kids, for over 10 years. Maybe early 90s through early 00s? So naturally, they are a gross and disgusting program.

[tGreenWay]

MSU lost to WKU in basketball in the late 60s. The school obviously no joke when it comes to playing sports.

They shall be avenged!!!

[Turtleneck]

Couch: Lingering thoughts on Michigan State football after win over Nebraska, heading into Western Kentucky game

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/columnists/graham-couch/2021/09/27/msu-football-5-lingering-thoughts-heading-into-western-kentucky-game/5880219001/

[Turtleneck]

A glimpse at MSU's homecoming week events

https://statenews.com/article/2021/09/a-glimpse-at-msus-homecoming-week-events

Not mentioned here is Bob's annual homecoming BBQ. This is one of EL's best events. You don't want to miss it.

Everybody is invited but you need a ticket. Please PM poster NigelUno for tickets. Also, unlike previous years, Bob will no longer allow attendees to park on the grass. Bob will still be offering free bike rides to and from the game. You sit on the handlebars while he pedals and sings the lyrics to My Hometown by the Boss.

[tGreenWay]

Those of us who live in EL are already home, Turtleneck, so we can’t call it homecoming. Is there a geographic divergent alternative?

[DWags]

Those of us who live in EL are already home, Turtleneck, so we can’t call it homecoming. Is there a geographic divergent alternative?

Speaking of which, should I bring the potato salad to tSwill gathering at your place Friday night?

[Turtleneck]

Those of us who live in EL are already home, Turtleneck, so we can’t call it homecoming. Is there a geographic divergent alternative?

Homestaying?

[steveschneider]

Should be a good tune up game to correct the offense and work on improvements. Hoping we get to see some style points.

[Turtleneck]

Tops putting emphasis on starting faster offensively

https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/tops-putting-emphasis-on-starting-faster-offensively/article_418e108a-8860-52ad-82fb-7ca86387b894.html

[Rocinante]

Hilltoppers have my 2nd favorite mascot.

[TrapperGus]

Oh please, FGS...

This is a money grab by them, MSU by 34

[Cameron]

I'll take WKU +34, Gus. How much?

[TrapperGus]

I'll take WKU +34, Gus. How much?

Oh please, anyone who spent time on Wells knows I don't make silly bets on the internets...

Tucker will decide on the points...

[Turtleneck]

After two near upset wins, Western Kentucky eyes takedown of No. 17 Michigan State

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2021/09/after-two-near-upset-wins-western-kentucky-eyes-takedown-of-no-17-michigan-state.html

[NigelUno]

I like our chances.

[Travis of the Cosmos]

I’m concerned turtleneck if I’m honest with you.

[Motown Spartan]

I think we win by more than a touchdown. But I also think we give up a few TDs.

[Heat Miser]

45-21 Green. KW3 with 200+. Thorne back in form.

[Nordic]

I’m concerned turtleneck if I’m honest with you.

The board is lacking focus on the Hilltoppers.

[DWags]

I’m concerned turtleneck if I’m honest with you.

The board is lacking focus on the Hilltoppers.

I’m legit worried. They’re #2 in the nation in passing. We’re 108th against the pass. 13th in the big ten. It’s not that I don’t think we get the “W”, but we might not match up well against them. Sure they are looking like they give up a ton on the run, but one of their games was Army. In a four game sample, that might skew run numbers.

We’re going to score. But we need to stop them from scoring. I hope this isn’t a 32-25 type game going into the fourth quarter. I’d live our DB’s to get some picks and use this game as a statement game that we’re pretty damn good back there too.

[Travis of the Cosmos]

Yeah that’s more words than I used but what I’m getting at dwags it’s definitely a more concerning game than you’d expect when you scheduled western Kentucky in the first place

[NigelUno]

The board is lacking focus on the Hilltoppers.

I’m legit worried. They’re #2 in the nation in passing. We’re 108th against the pass. 13th in the big ten. It’s not that I don’t think we get the “W”, but we might not match up well against them. Sure they are looking like they give up a ton on the run, but one of their games was Army. In a four game sample, that might skew run numbers.

We’re going to score. But we need to stop them from scoring. I hope this isn’t a 32-25 type game going into the fourth quarter. I’d live our DB’s to get some picks and use this game as a statement game that we’re pretty damn good back there too.

Speaking of skewed numbers, they racked up 478 passing yards against UT Martin. Gave up 201 rushing yards.

435 yards passing against Army (with a lot of those coming late when down 35-14).

[steveschneider]

Meh I’m not worried. We’ve played some pretty damn good qbs and receivers so far. That Rambo guy was incredible and Martinez from NEB was no slouch. Our D has passed some good tests so far.

[DWags]

I’m legit worried. They’re #2 in the nation in passing. We’re 108th against the pass. 13th in the big ten. It’s not that I don’t think we get the “W”, but we might not match up well against them. Sure they are looking like they give up a ton on the run, but one of their games was Army. In a four game sample, that might skew run numbers.

We’re going to score. But we need to stop them from scoring. I hope this isn’t a 32-25 type game going into the fourth quarter. I’d live our DB’s to get some picks and use this game as a statement game that we’re pretty damn good back there too.

Speaking of skewed numbers, they racked up 478 passing yards against UT Martin. Gave up 201 rushing yards.

435 yards passing against Army (with a lot of those coming late when down 35-14).

Good points. I’m still worried.

[NigelUno]

Speaking of skewed numbers, they racked up 478 passing yards against UT Martin. Gave up 201 rushing yards.

435 yards passing against Army (with a lot of those coming late when down 35-14).

Good points. I’m still worried.

It's in the blood.

And we still don't really know what kind of team we have. The Nebraska game was a little eye opening (and not in a good way).

[MiamiSpartan]

The board is lacking focus on the Hilltoppers.

I’m legit worried. They’re #2 in the nation in passing. We’re 108th against the pass. 13th in the big ten. It’s not that I don’t think we get the “W”, but we might not match up well against them. Sure they are looking like they give up a ton on the run, but one of their games was Army. In a four game sample, that might skew run numbers.

We’re going to score. But we need to stop them from scoring. I hope this isn’t a 32-25 type game going into the fourth quarter. I’d live our DB’s to get some picks and use this game as a statement game that we’re pretty damn good back there too.

I'm not that down on our secondary. We've given up yards, but have been heavily bend but don't break, especially against Northwestern and Miami. Pass rush was great against Neb, but maybe WKU is a quick pass so the QB isn't really holding the ball much.

But while we may be 107th in pass D in yards, we are 49th in pass efficiency D, and about the same (give or take 1 or 2 spots) in yards/attempt in pass D. I think those are more telling, because not everyone has faced QBs throwing 60 times (Miami) or even 40+ times (Northwestern).

[kingstonlake]

My concern is diminished. Our guys love playing 60 minutes of football. Anything less and last week was a loss. #relentless

[tGreenWay]

Those of us who live in EL are already home, Turtleneck, so we can’t call it homecoming. Is there a geographic divergent alternative?

Speaking of which, should I bring the potato salad to tSwill gathering at your place Friday night?

That’ll go with my German Potato Salad. We can put both in the extra fridge I had installed in the Airstream.

[tGreenWay]

I was going to suggest the Spartans put down WKU by putting a lot of points on the board early, but apparently, that’s what the Toppers plan to do, too, so it’s a wash. Damn
I hate it when a good plan goes sideways.

[tGreenWay]

My concern is diminished. Our guys love playing 60 minutes of football. Anything less and last week was a loss. #relentless

Much like your mental acuity.
Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.

[DWags]

I was going to suggest the Spartans put down WKU by putting a lot of points on the board early, but apparently, that’s what the Toppers plan to do, too, so it’s a wash. Damn
I hate it when a good plan goes sideways.

I mean scoring a lot of points early is a pretty damn good game plan. Have you written to Tuck? Its a damn good suggestion. Maybe he’s too busy to think of that.

[tGreenWay]

I was going to suggest the Spartans put down WKU by putting a lot of points on the board early, but apparently, that’s what the Toppers plan to do, too, so it’s a wash. Damn
I hate it when a good plan goes sideways.

I mean scoring a lot of points early is a pretty damn good game plan. Have you written to Tuck? Its a damn good suggestion. Maybe he’s too busy to think of that.

I mean, instead of scoring one touchdown, score two at once. And then for each PAT, instead of going for two, go for four. EZ Peezy. It’s math.

[Nordic]

Fuck the Hilltoppers

[steveschneider]

Fuck the Hilltoppers

Post of the week.

[Heat Miser]

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