EPSN: Michigan State sharpens focus as stakes get higher

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2014-10-27, 15:05

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Michigan State was getting casual.

The Spartans were winning Big Ten games, just as they had in 2013, but not with their standard precision and 60-minute focus. A near blown lead against Nebraska. Poor decisions from players and coaches against Purdue. A sloppy first half at Indiana.

Other than a fleeting moment against Nebraska -- when Huskers receiver Alonzo Moore nearly corralled a touchdown in the final minute -- the Spartans never looked like they actually might lose. But they didn't look right, either. They seemed to be losing their edge.

Well, it's back. MSU can thank in-state rival Michigan for restoring it just in time.

by **InTenSity** 2014-10-27, 16:43

If this game makes us even more focused on the rest of the season, then good.

One thing I'm starting to not like is the players talking about how they aren't recruited by um. I would hope that players that are getting MSU letters start getting excited about the prospect of playing for the green and white. Multiple articles I read today are talking about how MSU is elite now. Just stay humble and stay hungry.

by **Code_Warrior** 2014-10-27, 17:04

I don't think we played as well as we're capable of. But we did play for a full 4 quarters for the first time this year.

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