Michigan State 55, Indiana3: Hoosiers stomped in East Lansing.
by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 20, 2011 10:32 AM EST
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I really don't have much to say about this game I was unavoidably away from the TV yesterday, so I haven't seen anything other than highlights. You can read the ugly stats as well as I can: MSU had a huge yardage advantage, a turnover advantage, shut down the IU offense, and didn't yield a sack or a turnover to IU. The Hoosiers now stand at 1-10, and are seeking to avoid tying the school record with an eleventh loss. IU last lost 11 games in 1984 and last went winless in 1984. Avoiding those milestones wouldn't make this season a successful one, but retaining the Bucket would be a nice building block for next year. As I'm sure most of you know, Purdue lost to Iowa yesterday, dropping the Boilermakers to 5-6 overall, meaning that their postseason hopes hang on defeating IU in Bloomington. The Boilers have had some nice moments this year, particularly their wins over Ohio State and Illinois, but they haven't yet won away from home. Purdue either will be highly motivated, highly tense, or both. Let's hope that Kevin Wilson has something up his sleeve for this game and that we can find a way to win. More on the Bucket game as the week transpires.
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The game effectively was over on the first MSU drive
3d and medium, and Cousins connected on a 30+ yard strike. a couple of plays later they were in the end zone. MSU’s lines dominated the game. None of Indiana’s signal callers had any time, and holes never developed for the running backs. In the game’s most fitting play, IU faced 4th and short on MSU’s side of the field. Trailing by 40, they go for it. The pass is tipped (I think by the receiver) and intercepted, then returned in a kind of leisurely way for another Spartan TD.
I was in the eastern upper deck, and the wind up there was… not that pleasant. Nice view across campus, though. At halftime I moved down to the lower level, west side, which was more tolerable. What was happening on the field… less tolerable.
A rough day for football, and a rough day for the Hoosiers. Hopefully we can get something going against Purdue.
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by John M (The Crimson Quarry) on Nov 21, 2011 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
Not pretty
Watched the first half on tape, was out of towns so did’nt see it live. There was not much you could find in the way of positives. The whole family is coming over for the Bucket game. It will be interesting.
Was at the game....
and man it hurt to watch… and that bitter cold wind didnt help. Im surprised it didnt start raining…. This may have been their worst game all year (Ive been to all of them but Ohio St), and not discrediting MSU AT ALL, but IU looked like they were heading to the bus before the damn coin even flipped. The only thing i found to cheer about all day was a personal foul against State, a roughing the passer, i believe…. Better luck this week, and may we PLEASE keep Purdont from getting into a bowl game.
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