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MLive: Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio bristles at notion bowl unimportant to underdog Spartans

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MLive: Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio bristles at notion bowl unimportant to underdog Spartans

By Mike Griffith | [email protected]

EAST LANSING — TCU has opened as a one-point favorite over Michigan State in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, and the line has already jumped to 2 1/2, an indication that early bettors are putting their stakes in the Horned Frogs.

TCU (7-5) is 5-7 against the spread this season, while the Spartans (6-6) are 4-8 against the spread heading into their 10:15 p.m. Dec. 29 game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.

It's worth noting, however, that in the only two games Michigan State was not favored in, at Michigan (+8.5) and at Wisconsin (+5), the Spartans covered the line.

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio, 1-4 in bowl games leading the Spartans, squashed any notion that his team would take the bowl game lightly. ...

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/12/michigan_state_coach_mark_dant_37.html
 
Bob

Bob

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MSU reminds me of the Iowa State bowl game in that all of their losses have been by just a few points and they have an outstanding defense. That game had us favored by 3 1/2 initially, but went down to 1 1/2 by game time. It was a very hard fought game, decided when Ballard airs it out and the defense shuts Iowa State down.

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I think this team has the heart to win another tough fight, but thanks to all the members of that team that beat Iowa State 27-24 that year in Reliant Stadium. It was a heck of a game.
 
Pharm Frog

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Bob said:
MSU reminds me of the Iowa State bowl game in that all of their losses have been by just a few points and they have an outstanding defense. That game had us favored by 3 1/2 initially, but went down to 1 1/2 by game time. It was a very hard fought game, decided when Ballard airs it out and the defense shuts Iowa State down.

I think this team has the heart to win another tough fight, but thanks to all the members of that team that beat Iowa State 27-24 that year in Reliant Stadium. It was a heck of a game.
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Thoroughly enjoyed that game as well. Recall being thoroughly impressed with how many fans from ISU came down. I don't remember anything at all about the spread for the game but I recall distinctly that it took longer to drive from Reliant to The Woodlands than it did to drive from The Woodlands to Aledo after the game.
 
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Gamecock in DFW

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Dantonio is a fellow Gamecock alum, so I generally pull for him. His teams have a lot of similarities to Patterson's squads as far as tough D and a solid run game, etc. Not a lot of flash, but capable of beating most anybody if the chips fall the right way. That said, Go Frogs!
 
Fred Garvin

Fred Garvin

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Bob said:
MSU reminds me of the Iowa State bowl game in that all of their losses have been by just a few points and they have an outstanding defense. That game had us favored by 3 1/2 initially, but went down to 1 1/2 by game time. It was a very hard fought game, decided when Ballard airs it out and the defense shuts Iowa State down.

a_ballard_412.jpg


I think this team has the heart to win another tough fight, but thanks to all the members of that team that beat Iowa State 27-24 that year in Reliant Stadium. It was a heck of a game.
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We had front row seats right behind the TCU bench for that game. What about our "inconsistent long distance" fg kicker, Peter LaCoco from Nolan Catholic drilling a 50 yard FG to win the game?
 
TCURiggs

TCURiggs

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Gamecock in DFW said:
Dantonio is a fellow Gamecock alum, so I generally pull for him. His teams have a lot of similarities to Patterson's squads as far as tough D and a solid run game, etc. Not a lot of flash, but capable of beating most anybody if the chips fall the right way. That said, Go Frogs!
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I enjoy your perspective as an outsider/adopted fan. How'd you enjoy the TCU season? Did you make many games? I seem to remember you making one comment that I thought was interesting (believe it was about our fan base) and would like to hear a little more on your overall take on TCU football (the team, atmosphere, etc...).
 
frognutz

frognutz

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TCURiggs said:
I enjoy your perspective as an outsider/adopted fan. How'd you enjoy the TCU season? Did you make many games? I seem to remember you making one comment that I thought was interesting (believe it was about our fan base) and would like to hear a little more on your overall take on TCU football (the team, atmosphere, etc...).
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Yes, someone entertain us. We've got 3 weeks to kill.....but seriously, would be interested as well.
 

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