Paul is staying home Relentless. That’s what was on the back of the Spartan helmets. For all the hype videos and uniform reveals it was the one word tucked where you you might have noticed, that made all the difference.
It was a term that was attributed to the Wolverines and their running game coming into the game. They kept pounding away at opponents until the finally submitted in the fourth quarter. But that was not they way it played out in this game.
In fact, much of how the game was supposed to play out didn’t quite happen. Michigan was supposed to grind away and then hit underneath routes. State was going to stop the run and force QB McNamara to beat them with his arm.
It was a term that was attributed to the Wolverines and their running game coming into the game. They kept pounding away at opponents until the finally submitted in the fourth quarter. But that was not they way it played out in this game.
In fact, much of how the game was supposed to play out didn’t quite happen. Michigan was supposed to grind away and then hit underneath routes. State was going to stop the run and force QB McNamara to beat them with his arm.
What Michigan running game? State contained the run but never really stopped it. But in one of many twists, McNamara played lights out. He was accurate at every level.
In another twist, his favorite WR was a freshman, from East Lansing no less, Andrel Anthony. Michigan had more than twice as many yards passing than rushing and scored all their TDs through the air. Anthony had two of the Wolverine three TDs.
State was supposed to have the better passing game with Thorne throwing to Reed and Nailor. Yet Thorne two picks in the first quarter putting the Spartans in a two score hole early on.
But State was relentless. They kept chopping wood, not letting early set backs get in their way.
Relentless. State never went away from the run game like Michigan did. K9 secured, not only invite to New York, but the aisle seat, with his 5 TDs and 197 yards, the most ever by a Spartan against Michigan.
In another twist, his favorite WR was a freshman, from East Lansing no less, Andrel Anthony. Michigan had more than twice as many yards passing than rushing and scored all their TDs through the air. Anthony had two of the Wolverine three TDs.
State was supposed to have the better passing game with Thorne throwing to Reed and Nailor. Yet Thorne two picks in the first quarter putting the Spartans in a two score hole early on.
But State was relentless. They kept chopping wood, not letting early set backs get in their way.
Relentless. State never went away from the run game like Michigan did. K9 secured, not only invite to New York, but the aisle seat, with his 5 TDs and 197 yards, the most ever by a Spartan against Michigan.
Save me the aisle seat Instant classic. Instant legend.
Relentless. Thorne never gave up on the pass. He matched K9 in yardage, hit timely passes and threw no more picks.
Relentless. While State coaching staff stuck to their game plan and a balanced offense, the Michigan staff panicked. The defense couldn’t get players onto the field resulting in numerous penalties.
The offense, despite McNamara’s huge day inexplicably changed QBs. McCarthy’s last two drives ended in a fumble and an interception.
Relentless. The defense, needing stops in the fourth quarter, forced Michigan to abandon the run on the last two series resulting in a punt and this
Ball game!!
That's 10-4 since Mike Hart's little brother comment
And if we are little brother then Michigan is Fredo to our Michael. Take care next time you go fishing Wolverine fans.
It's not over. It will never be over!
