Spring football 2023

by **DWags** 2023-03-13, 21:14

Tucker says he does not have a starting QB. Says he’s not sure if they have a game. Says they’ll practice Tuesday Thursday Saturday for 5 weeks.
Windmond is a LB not a De.

And sounds like Snows injury was worse than we knew.

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by **Nordic** 2023-03-13, 21:36

DWags wrote:Tucker says he does not have a starting QB. Says he’s not sure if they have a game. Says they’ll practice Tuesday Thursday Saturday for 5 weeks.
Windmond is a LB not a De.

And sounds like Snows injury was worse than we knew.

[tw]1635326563335159808?s=46&t=o_-92Ldle66XHQBlJVUMFQ[/tw]

Been rumored Snow destroyed everything in his knee. pale

by **DWags** 2023-03-13, 21:52

Nordic wrote:
DWags wrote:Tucker says he does not have a starting QB. Says he’s not sure if they have a game. Says they’ll practice Tuesday Thursday Saturday for 5 weeks.
Windmond is a LB not a De.

And sounds like Snows injury was worse than we knew.

[tw]1635326563335159808?s=46&t=o_-92Ldle66XHQBlJVUMFQ[/tw]

Been rumored Snow destroyed everything in his knee.

And if I recall it was friendly fire.

by **tGreenWay** 2023-03-13, 22:47

DWags wrote:
Nordic wrote:

Been rumored Snow destroyed everything in his knee.

And if I recall it was friendly fire.

Yep.

by **DWags** 2023-03-15, 09:50

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by **Floyd Robertson** 2023-03-15, 11:12

DWags wrote:[tw]1635997439986466820?s=46&t=o_-92Ldle66XHQBlJVUMFQ[/tw]

I always thought it was because people drive in both directions.

by **GRR Spartan** 2023-03-15, 11:26

The offense was serviceable and think it will be okay regardless of the QB, I am anxious to see what happens with the defense with the coaching moves on that side of the ball.

CMT gave Brandon Jordan a chance as a DLine Specialist at a Power Five when others passed on him and he did so well the Seahawks hired him after one season.

Less than 2 weeks ago CMT hired Dixon Reynolds with 2 decades of NFL and Power Five experience.

I want to see how Hazelton improves the defense.

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-03-16, 08:20

GRR Spartan wrote:The offense was serviceable and think it will be okay regardless of the QB, I am anxious to see what happens with the defense with the coaching moves on that side of the ball.

CMT gave Brandon Jordan a chance as a DLine Specialist at a Power Five when others passed on him and he did so well the Seahawks hired him after one season.

Less than 2 weeks ago CMT hired Dixon Reynolds with 2 decades of NFL and Power Five experience.

I want to see how Hazelton improves the defense.

While the defense was worse than the offense, again due to injuries and depth issues, the offense was really not serviceable against better opponents.

Michigan State needs upgrades at many positions, but nowhere more than the lines.

As for Brandon Jordan, if he made a difference, it wasn't noticeable on the field, though admittedly maybe it would have been worse without him.

by **NigelUno** 2023-03-16, 09:13

This seems like a big off-season and season to learn stuff.

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-03-16, 09:29

NigelUno wrote:This seems like a big off-season and season to learn stuff.

Doesn't it?

Tucker may like his coaches, others are not so sure.

This year, with Tuckers first real recruited class being in their 2nd year, plus the portal additions, one would hope to see improvements on the field.

by **NigelUno** 2023-03-16, 10:38

Trapper Gus wrote:
NigelUno wrote:This seems like a big off-season and season to learn stuff.

Doesn't it?

Tucker may like his coaches, others are not so sure.

This year, with Tuckers first real recruited class being in their 2nd year, plus the portal additions, one would hope to see improvements on the field.

I think we need to go at least 7-5, or there are going to be some concerns.

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-03-16, 11:05

NigelUno wrote:
Trapper Gus wrote:

Doesn't it?

Tucker may like his coaches, others are not so sure.

This year, with Tuckers first real recruited class being in their 2nd year, plus the portal additions, one would hope to see improvements on the field.

I think we need to go at least 7-5, or there are going to be some concerns.

Looking at the schedule, and considering the uncertainty, it looks like the floor should be 2 - 10 and the ceiling should be 9 - 3, blind optimism is 11 - 1

But yes - if MSU doesn't win the games it should win, which it didn't last year, then concern is there.

by **NigelUno** 2023-03-16, 11:59

Trapper Gus wrote:
NigelUno wrote:

I think we need to go at least 7-5, or there are going to be some concerns.

Looking at the schedule, and considering the uncertainty, it looks like the floor should be 2 - 10 and the ceiling should be 9 - 3, blind optimism is 11 - 1

But yes - if MSU doesn't win the games it should win, which it didn't last year, then concern is there.

If the floor is 2-10, God help us.

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-03-16, 12:07

NigelUno wrote:
Trapper Gus wrote:

Looking at the schedule, and considering the uncertainty, it looks like the floor should be 2 - 10 and the ceiling should be 9 - 3, blind optimism is 11 - 1

But yes - if MSU doesn't win the games it should win, which it didn't last year, then concern is there.

If the floor is 2-10, God help us.

I could only see two games that should be gimme wins.

I agree with the 7 - 5 being about right to where we should really begin to question if Tucker is the guy, though I would temper that with situational eye testing. Expect if MSU is 8 - 4 or above many fans will be okay, but not all.

by AvgMSUJoe 2023-03-16, 12:30

Oh no... the first td allowed we will be hearing FIRE NARDUZZI... fire this, fire that, fire fire fire....

That's how the dipshit fan processes. (Too much sports radio, I believe)

by **DWags** 2023-03-28, 13:59

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by **NigelUno** 2023-03-28, 15:21

DWags wrote:[tw]1640741093934505987?s=46&t=o_-92Ldle66XHQBlJVUMFQ[/tw]

My enthusiasm is still regular years.

Show Me.

by **Heat Miser** 2023-03-28, 16:40

NigelUno wrote:
DWags wrote:[tw]1640741093934505987?s=46&t=o_-92Ldle66XHQBlJVUMFQ[/tw]

My enthusiasm is still regular years.

Show Me.

Agreed. Last year Thorne & Co. were going on and on about how uber awesome the O would be. Not falling for that shit again.

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-03-28, 16:57

Heat Miser wrote:
NigelUno wrote:

My enthusiasm is still regular years.

Show Me.

Agreed. Last year Thorne & Co. were going on and on about how uber awesome the O would be. Not falling for that shit again.

Okay, would rather hear this than "we are too beat up to field an offensive line this spring"

by **DWags** 2023-03-28, 17:17

Heat Miser wrote:
NigelUno wrote:

My enthusiasm is still regular years.

Show Me.

Agreed. Last year Thorne & Co. were going on and on about how uber awesome the O would be. Not falling for that shit again.

Come on Charlie Brown, I really am going to hold the ball this time. Promise.

by **NigelUno** 2023-03-28, 17:46

I mean...I'll raise an eyebrow or two if we change QBs.

by **DWags** 2023-03-28, 17:59

NigelUno wrote:I mean...I'll raise an eyebrow or two if we change QBs.

Sounds like they're all getting equal snaps. Also, sounds like hoauser took a "step up" according to Johnson. Finally, I see on the twits and other internet stuff more pictures of Colman and him hanging together. i don't want to read anything into that, and I know it means nothing, but a chemistry is a chemistry. That can also lead to bad things like a qb staring down the guy he feels most comforatble with.

by **Nordic** 2023-03-28, 19:38

We got any before and after S&C photos yet?

by AvgMSUJoe 2023-03-28, 20:32

NigelUno wrote:I mean...I'll raise an eyebrow or two if we change QBs.

So, when he had a decent line he was adequate. Had a shit line he sucked... maybe, just maybe... it's the line and not him? 1.5 extra seconds and he makes the throws.

by **NigelUno** 2023-03-28, 20:46

AvgMSUJoe wrote:
NigelUno wrote:I mean...I'll raise an eyebrow or two if we change QBs.
So, when he had a descent line he was adequate. Had a shit line he sucked... maybe, just maybe... it's the line and not him? 1.5 extra seconds and he makes the throws.

I wasn't blaming anyone. I'm just saying if we name a new starter after spring ball, it will pique my interest.

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-03-28, 20:52

AvgMSUJoe wrote:
NigelUno wrote:I mean...I'll raise an eyebrow or two if we change QBs.
So, when he had a decent line he was adequate. Had a shit line he sucked... maybe, just maybe... it's the line and not him? 1.5 extra seconds and he makes the throws.

He is a good college QB, and has the experience to make the reads and audible the adjustments. However if one of the back ups is the next Joe Montana then he should be playing.

by **tGreenWay** 2023-03-28, 23:35

Nordic wrote:We got any before and after S&C photos yet?

You & I could do that. I’ll be the before.

by **NigelUno** 2023-03-29, 08:01

Trapper Gus wrote:
AvgMSUJoe wrote:
So, when he had a decent line he was adequate. Had a shit line he sucked... maybe, just maybe... it's the line and not him? 1.5 extra seconds and he makes the throws.

He is a good college QB, and has the experience to make the reads and audible the adjustments. However if one of the back ups is the next Joe Montana then he should be playing.

Even Joe was a back up at one time!

by **DWags** 2023-03-30, 15:21

Still no format for Spring game. Doors open on the 15th at 12:30.

Teammates are raving about Nathan Carter.

by **Nordic** 2023-03-30, 15:43

Who dat?

by **DWags** 2023-03-30, 15:49

Nordic wrote:Who dat?

Running back, we picked up from UCONN. HE’S BUILT LIKE A GREEK STATUE, AND IT SEEMS LIKE HIS TEAMMATES ARE EXCITED ABOUT HIM. LAST YEAR THERE WAS NO TALK DURING SPRING BREAK ABOUT RUNNING BACKS. THE YEAR BEFORE WE HEARD ALL OF THIS TALK ABOUT A GUY NAMED KENNETH WALKER. SO I GUESS I’M HAPPY THAT WE ARE HEARING SOME EXCITEMENT FROM THE TEAM AGAIN.

THAT, AND $2.45 WILL GET YOU A MEDIUM CUP OF COFFEE AT TIM HORTONS.

Sorry, I don’t understand why it typed in all capitals. I’m doing voice to text and I promise I’m not yelling.

by **InTenSity** 2023-03-30, 16:17

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-03-30, 18:16

NigelUno wrote:
Trapper Gus wrote:

He is a good college QB, and has the experience to make the reads and audible the adjustments. However if one of the back ups is the next Joe Montana then he should be playing.

Even Joe was a back up at one time!

Just saying that Tucker has made it clear it is an open competition for the position, maybe as motivation, maybe for real.

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-04-03, 09:09

It sounds like this spring verses last spring is night and day on the offensive line.

After an 11-win season in 2021, Michigan State’s offensive line was severely shorthanded last spring due to injuries, which altered how practice was run. That isn’t the case this spring with 19 offensive linemen available as the Spartans can roll three full lines, along with extra bodies, in practice.

“You can just see in drills,” Duplain said. “We’re able to do more, we’re able to get more reps and we’re able to get better reps in drill work and guys aren’t just struggling to make it through the practice.”

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/04/why-michigan-states-jd-duplain-returned-for-fifth-year.html

edit - okay I have to add this quote:

“I love this place. I love Michigan State and I want to be a part of something special,” Duplain said. “I think what the coaching staff is doing … is special and I think we have a really special roster right now. I think there’s big things that can happen this upcoming season, which I’m really excited for.”

by **DWags** 2023-04-03, 09:12

Trapper Gus wrote:It sounds like this spring verses last spring is night and day on the offensive line.

After an 11-win season in 2021, Michigan State’s offensive line was severely shorthanded last spring due to injuries, which altered how practice was run. That isn’t the case this spring with 19 offensive linemen available as the Spartans can roll three full lines, along with extra bodies, in practice.

“You can just see in drills,” Duplain said. “We’re able to do more, we’re able to get more reps and we’re able to get better reps in drill work and guys aren’t just struggling to make it through the practice.”

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/04/why-michigan-states-jd-duplain-returned-for-fifth-year.html

edit - okay I have to add this quote:

“I love this place. I love Michigan State and I want to be a part of something special,” Duplain said. “I think what the coaching staff is doing … is special and I think we have a really special roster right now. I think there’s big things that can happen this upcoming season, which I’m really excited for.”

Great news. And let’s hope it Carrie’s over to basketball and we have a Stressless preseason. We’re due for one.

by **tGreenWay** 2023-04-03, 10:53

DWags wrote:
Trapper Gus wrote:It sounds like this spring verses last spring is night and day on the offensive line.

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2023/04/why-michigan-states-jd-duplain-returned-for-fifth-year.html

edit - okay I have to add this quote:

Great news. And let’s hope it Carrie’s 🩸🩸🩸 over to basketball and we have a Stressless preseason. We’re due for one.

by Rick Saunders 2023-04-03, 11:09

DWags wrote:

basketball

Stressless

preseason.

It's barely April and you've jinxed it.

by **DWags** 2023-04-03, 11:29

Rick Saunders wrote:
DWags wrote:

basketball

Stressless

preseason.

It's barely April and you've jinxed it.

Done with purpose. Let’s just talk about the elephant in the room. Maybe we’ll unjinx ourselves. But that elephant is pudding and shitting all over us.

by **NigelUno** 2023-04-03, 11:33

DWags wrote:
Rick Saunders wrote:

It's barely April and you've jinxed it.

Done with purpose. Let’s just talk about the elephant in the room. Maybe we’ll unjinx ourselves. But that elephant is pudding and shitting all over us.

by Rick Saunders 2023-04-03, 11:59

DWags wrote:
Rick Saunders wrote:

It's barely April and you've jinxed it.

Done with purpose. Let’s just talk about the elephant in the room. Maybe we’ll unjinx ourselves. But that elephant is pudding and shitting all over us.

There's an elephant in the room? Why didn't we know this? Never mind the custard and crap sometimes the most logical and obvious answer is also the correct one. There's an elephant in the room? This is what is happening!

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