tOfficial Let's Whip da Chips thread

by Guest Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:25 am

Central Michigan at Michigan State
Kickoff: Noon Saturday, Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
TV/radio: BTN/WJR
Records: Central Michigan 1-2, No. 2 Michigan State 3-0
Line: Michigan State by 28¹/₂
Series: Michigan State leads 6-3 (Michigan State 41-7, Sept. 8, 2012)

Michigan State won’t be taking C. Michigan lightly

East Lansing — Coming off two straight top-five seasons and entering this year in the top 10, Michigan State has grown accustomed to getting everyone’s best shot.

Now that Michigan State has moved to No. 2 behind Ohio State, that will get ramped up on a weekly basis. And as it prepares to close out the nonconference portion of its schedule Saturday against Central Michigan, it is facing a team that knows a little something about knocking off a Big Ten team.

The Chippewas have defeated the Spartans three times, including a last-minute victory in 2009, the only season Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio finished below .500 (6-7).

And they’ll relish another shot to derail the Spartans season.

by **Robert J Sakimano** Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:02 am

I am beyond excited for this game.

by **steveschneider** Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:18 am

Hope this is the game where we cover the point spread. Very achievable if we can step it up and deliver the tko punch in the late quarters.

by gomersbro Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:26 am

Interesting stat: CMU has given up 26 TFL so far this season, tied (with Missouri) for fourth worst. Only App. State, Kent State and Temple have more.

With our D-line hopefully we can have many 3-and-outs and give our offense time to find its rhythm.

by **Floyd Robertson** Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:28 am

steveschneider wrote:Hope this is the game where we cover the point spread. Very achievable if we can step it up and deliver the tko punch in the late quarters.

The good news is that we don't have to worry about making Enos look bad in this game, so pedal to the metal.

by **Giant Moose** Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:33 am

Is their fake mascot "Chippy" making an appearance?

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by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:18 am

Blow em out. I've met some annoying Chips.

by **Watch Out Pylon!** Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:23 am

Giant Moose wrote:Is their fake mascot "Chippy" making an appearance?

That was not a good day.

by **Giant Moose** Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:27 am

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:That was not a good day.

I think Central exists to make sure MSU always remain humble. It's interesting that our last two coaches to get us to the Rose Bowl both lost to Central while at MSU.

by SpartyScotty Tue Sep 22, 2015 11:20 am

I almost feel that we will shut them out. I really feel like this is the game when it all comes together. Offense. Defense. Special teams. If you mess with the Spartans you know what I mean.

by Guest Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:09 pm

by Guest Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:10 pm

Depth Chart

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/msu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/Game4CMU.pdf

by **Turtleneck** Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:43 pm

Cooper Rush (QB from Lansing Catholic) puts up good numbers for CMU, but they are not an extremely talented team. However, while more up tempo than they were under Enos, it appears CMU is playing a more physical game under first year coach John Bonamego. CMU played both OkState and Syracuse tough.

Overall, CMU is not going to out tough MSU in this game and they certainly do not have the talent and speed (think Antonio Brown) they had in 2009. I expect MSU to be pretty dominate.

In an unrelated note, a CMU player failed to male himself popular among Syracuse fans this weekend.
http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football/2015/9/20/9359909/social-media-mitch-stanitzek-death-threats-syracuse-fans

by **Giant Moose** Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:53 pm

I didn't realize CMU's coach has been fighting cancer.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/2015/08/21/central-michigan-john-bonamego/32112731/

by **Turtleneck** Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:55 pm

Giant Moose wrote:I didn't realize CMU's coach has been fighting cancer.

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/2015/08/21/central-michigan-john-bonamego/32112731/

I didn't read the story you linked, so maybe it was mentioned, but CMU lost a player this summer to cancer and their coach was diagnosed not too long afterward.

Edit: here is the story on the player.

http://www.mlive.com/chippewas/index.ssf/2015/06/central_michigans_derrick_nash.html

by **Giant Moose** Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:57 pm

Turtleneck wrote:I didn't read the story you linked, so maybe it was mentioned, but CMU lost a player this summer to cancer and their coach was diagnosed not too long afterward.

Damn. That sucks. Neutral

by **Turtleneck** Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:03 pm

Giant Moose wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:I didn't read the story you linked, so maybe it was mentioned, but CMU lost a player this summer to cancer and their coach was diagnosed not too long afterward.
Damn. That sucks.

They unexpectedly lost their team doctor/lead physician for athletics right around the same time as well. I do not think the guy was that old, and he worked at MSU at one point (I think). So it was a pretty lousy summer for CMU.

by **Giant Moose** Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:23 pm

CMU is going to be pretty tired playing both MSU and Ohio State on Saturday.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS

1. MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS

LAST WEEK:3
RECORD:3–0
The Spartans have been the most consistently impressive team so far this season, with special emphasis on consistent—that’s what sets them apart right now. A week after an emotional win over Oregon, Michigan State bent but didn’t break against Air Force’s option attack.

Last week: Beat Air Force 35–21
Next week: Saturday vs. Central Michigan

2. OHIO STATE BUCKEYES

LAST WEEK:1
RECORD:3–0
The general assumption was that while quarterback battles that linger into the season are generally problematic, Ohio State’s was an exception because its top two signal callers are so gifted. But after both Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett ineffectively moved the ball Saturday against Northern Illinois, maybe it’s not that simple. The Buckeyes are still the most talented team in the country, but until they show they’ve figured out how to utilize that talent, they don’t deserve to be No. 1.

Last week: Beat Northern Illinois 20–13
Next week: Saturday vs. Central Michigan

http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/09/22/college-football-power-rankings-top-25-week-3

by **steveschneider** Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:24 pm

Floyd Robertson wrote:
steveschneider wrote:Hope this is the game where we cover the point spread. Very achievable if we can step it up and deliver the tko punch in the late quarters.

The good news is that we don't have to worry about making Enos look bad in this game, so pedal to the metal.

Should have Enos help with our scouting.

Also mt pleasant - it's not a mountain and there's nothing pleasant about the place.

by **Turtleneck** Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:25 pm

steveschneider wrote:
Floyd Robertson wrote:

The good news is that we don't have to worry about making Enos look bad in this game, so pedal to the metal.

Should have Enos help with our scouting.

Also mt pleasant - it's not a mountain and there's nothing pleasant about the place.

Enos should probably just worry about doing his job where he is at.

by **Giant Moose** Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:29 pm

Turtleneck wrote:Enos should probably just worry about doing his job where he is at.

Enos pinned his entire future on a fat guy with a big-mouth. I feel bad for the guy.

by **Turtleneck** Tue Sep 22, 2015 2:11 pm

Enos is only hitched to BB because he was entirely mediocre at CMU.

by **Robert J Sakimano** Tue Sep 22, 2015 2:12 pm

Giant Moose wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Enos should probably just worry about doing his job where he is at.
Enos pinned his entire future on a fat guy with a big-mouth. I feel bad for the guy.

he pinned his entire future on someone at tRCMB tailgate?

by **tGreenWay** Tue Sep 22, 2015 2:27 pm

Whip the Chips!

https://youtu.be/SE7-tWEEejU

by Guest Fri Sep 25, 2015 6:29 am

No. 2 Michigan State hopes to avoid slip-up against CMU

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) It's one loss that really stands out as a head scratcher in Mark Dantonio's tenure as Michigan State's coach.

In 2009, Central Michigan upset the Spartans in stunning fashion, scoring a touchdown and a field goal in the final 32 seconds to win 29-27.

''I remember that date pretty vividly,'' Dantonio said. ''We brought it up. We talked about it a little bit in terms of what went down.''

by Guest Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:17 am

Position breakdown: Michigan State better than Central Michigan, except special teams

EAST LANSING — Central Michigan will arrive at Spartan Stadium on Saturday with visions of an upset, likely drawing some hope from the school's history of relative success against Michigan State.

by **Turtleneck** Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:06 am

Central Michigan Chippewas vs. No. 2 Michigan State Spartans football: Q&A with The Only Colors
http://www.hustlebelt.com/2015/9/24/9378691/central-michigan-chippewas-vs-michigan-state-spartans-football-q-a

by **Robert J Sakimano** Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:11 am

in 2009, Dan LeFevour was the best quarterback in the state of Michigan

by **Turtleneck** Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:13 am

Robert J Sakimano wrote:in 2009, Dan LeFevour was the best quarterback in the state of Michigan

But Antonio Brown...well, he is not a playmaker.

by **SpartanInNH** Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:22 pm

Giant Moose wrote:CMU is going to be pretty tired playing both MSU and Ohio State on Saturday.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS

1. MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS

LAST WEEK:3
RECORD:3–0
The Spartans have been the most consistently impressive team so far this season, with special emphasis on consistent—that’s what sets them apart right now. A week after an emotional win over Oregon, Michigan State bent but didn’t break against Air Force’s option attack.

Last week: Beat Air Force 35–21
Next week: Saturday vs. Central Michigan

2. OHIO STATE BUCKEYES

LAST WEEK:1
RECORD:3–0
The general assumption was that while quarterback battles that linger into the season are generally problematic, Ohio State’s was an exception because its top two signal callers are so gifted. But after both Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett ineffectively moved the ball Saturday against Northern Illinois, maybe it’s not that simple. The Buckeyes are still the most talented team in the country, but until they show they’ve figured out how to utilize that talent, they don’t deserve to be No. 1.

Last week: Beat Northern Illinois 20–13
Next week: Saturday vs. Central Michigan

http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/09/22/college-football-power-rankings-top-25-week-3

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by **steveschneider** Sat Sep 26, 2015 9:22 am

LooseGoose wrote:No. 2 Michigan State hopes to avoid slip-up against CMU

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) It's one loss that really stands out as a head scratcher in Mark Dantonio's tenure as Michigan State's coach.

In 2009, Central Michigan upset the Spartans in stunning fashion, scoring a touchdown and a field goal in the final 32 seconds to win 29-27.

''I remember that date pretty vividly,'' Dantonio said. ''We brought it up. We talked about it a little bit in terms of what went down.''

Remember that day pretty well. I had an epic melt down after that one.

by **Turtleneck** Sat Sep 26, 2015 9:23 am

steveschneider wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:No. 2 Michigan State hopes to avoid slip-up against CMU

Remember that day pretty well. I had an epic melt down after that one.

I bet a few people here had some major meltdowns in 1991 and 1992, too.

by Guest Sat Sep 26, 2015 9:27 am

Turtleneck wrote:
steveschneider wrote:

Remember that day pretty well. I had an epic melt down after that one.

I bet a few people here had some major meltdowns in 1991 and 1992, too.