2009 Michigan State Spartan Football Team Preview

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Gordon at WILL, Decker at MIKE,  and Greg Jones  at the SAM.   Jones is clear Leader. Check out what Hondo S. Carpenter Sr. said about Jones: "Greg Jones is the most complete player on the Spartans."  

I share the sentiment. He’s  not only the leader but probably the best back in the league. 

I don’t want to even talk about these guys. Why ruin the surprise as opposing teams try to run or try to throw to the middle?  Jones, Decker and Gordon are the 3 Horsemen of Doom for opposing teams. With depth in mind:  a new name to the group that you will hear often, DB Trenton Robinson.   This will be fun to watch...bring it...nuf said.

Another Big Green Stat Alert. This one says more about the Spartan Big D then it does about the offense.  The Spartans finished the Big Ten Season,  in 3rd place, but they were only 8th in the Big Ten in total offense.

Up front on “D” Spartans have lost Brandon Long, a defensive end, and Justin Kershaw,  a defensive tackle, but they are back, firing with blazing fast speed, talent and strength.

Worthy DT (6’3” – 297), Tyler Hoover ( 6’7” 268).

But much like the offense, the balance are returning starters:  DE Anderson, DE Hoover, NT Wilson. Yeah, we can hold’em. 

Big Green  “D” Stat: the Michigan State Spartans were No. 1 Stingiest Defense in the nation last year on fourth downs: 17 attempts, 3 conv.,  for 17.7 percent.

Last year the weakness was supposed to be at Safety. That didn’t end up being the case, and this year we’re that much stronger with Rucker and Weaver.  

I will miss Otis “My Man” Wiley, a talented, smart, and articulate young man, but again, the Spartans have talent to fill. Even with Otis gone, 75% of the “D” interceptions are all coming back: Danny Fortener, Chris Rucker, and Ross Weaver. The Pass D is another strength of the “D” Corp.

And we can’t forget about the Spartan Kicker, Mr. DNBTU (Dead Nuts Between the Uprights) Mr. Brett Swenson. The kid is  M-O-N-E-Y…. He showed it last year, the year before, this spring.. and certainly this fall…

The Spartans are talented, they have depth, the do have a winning season on the Horizon..  We’re predicting 11 -1 in the Regular Season.. 

Below is what we think the line ups will be….




With all of  is all being said, SpartyMSU will review the Season Game by Game, and forecast the fortunes.
Bottom Line: and it looks to be another Great Season of Spartan Football…

Sparty On!!

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