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Sports Page Magazine: MSU, TCU Looking to Make up for Lackluster Seasons in Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl
By Matt Stypulkoski and Mike Schwarzenbach
This story was researched, compiled, written and edited by University of Connnecicut fall 2012 sportswriting students Matt Stypulkoski and Mike Schwarzenbach, with information from the Michigan and Texas Christian University sports information offices and Fox Sports.
Michigan State (6-6, 3-5 Big Ten) and Texas Christian University (7-5, 4-5 Big 12) will be looking to redeem themselves after largely disappointing regular seasons when the two meet in Tempe, Ariz. For the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl on Dec. 29.
Both teams have struggled with pedestrian records by their standards, often failing to take advantage of their opportunities in close games.
For Michigan State, 2012 began with high expectations, as they were believed to be contenders for a trip to the Rose Bowl.
But after early losses to Notre Dame and Ohio State, things began to go downhill. Between Oct. 13 and Nov. 17, the Spartans lost four of five games – their four losses by a combined 12 points and their sole win in overtime against Wisconsin. ...
http://www.sportspag...ns-.shtml?55182
By Matt Stypulkoski and Mike Schwarzenbach
This story was researched, compiled, written and edited by University of Connnecicut fall 2012 sportswriting students Matt Stypulkoski and Mike Schwarzenbach, with information from the Michigan and Texas Christian University sports information offices and Fox Sports.
Michigan State (6-6, 3-5 Big Ten) and Texas Christian University (7-5, 4-5 Big 12) will be looking to redeem themselves after largely disappointing regular seasons when the two meet in Tempe, Ariz. For the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl on Dec. 29.
Both teams have struggled with pedestrian records by their standards, often failing to take advantage of their opportunities in close games.
For Michigan State, 2012 began with high expectations, as they were believed to be contenders for a trip to the Rose Bowl.
But after early losses to Notre Dame and Ohio State, things began to go downhill. Between Oct. 13 and Nov. 17, the Spartans lost four of five games – their four losses by a combined 12 points and their sole win in overtime against Wisconsin. ...
http://www.sportspag...ns-.shtml?55182
