Michigan State-Gonzaga: In Prelude to Big Dance, Spartans Beat Zags in Thriller
11/18/2009
Born and raised in Grand Rapids Michigan, I grew up a fierce Detroit and Michigan State sports fan. Part of this was induced because of my environment (my family supported those teams), but I always tended to be little more geared up for a game, more elated in victory, and more devastated in defeat. And because I often rooted for losing teams (Football in particular), I was able to develop a fairly unbiased eye in evaluating them. It doesn't make you any less of a fan if you're able to admit that your team needs to work on some things, that it's not always the refs, that the other team didn't play dirty, that sport is just sport after all. This doesn't make you less passionate, only more reasonable. My life and work have taken me far away from Michigan over the years, and though I've gone to college at different schools, and resided in different geographies, I still remain fervently true to my roots. I've never gotten too excited about any other teams. Call it some crazy loyalty complex.
you may like this :
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282844-the-almost-all-time-tennessee-titans-offense
20 days ago
I gained a lot more respect for the MSU team after this weekend. You guys will definitely win the next two B10 games, then you have a non conf in there, too. Last game is PSU at home. If you play the way you did against us, you got them. That puts you at 8-4 and maybe the Outback Bowl. We did the same thing last year, you can do it this year.
27 days ago
All I can say is WOW man. I thought you guys had us. We pulled off a miracle.
28 days ago
I used to live in Monroe a LONG time ago. Been a huge Red Wing fan ever since.
As for Iowa...ya, we get it every week. Nothing like being in the top ten for the last two weeks, yet being picked as the underdog. oh well.
Interested to see what EL looks like at night, though. I was at the Iowa v Michgan night game...looked awesome. I expect the same on the BTNHD tonight.
29 days ago
Let's agree to disagree. Besides, like I told one of your other MSU writers...I am a Red Wing. Common ground.
29 days ago
A certain trash-talking, homer from Appleton, WI needs to be quiet!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272964-memo-to-appleton-wisconsin-sports-writer-quit-your-day-job
37 days ago
I'm hoping this generates a lot of debate.
Tell me what you think!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270739-detroit-lion-left-tackle-jeff-backus-is-he-really-that-bad
Thanks!
41 days ago
Hi Dan-
I thought you were writting a doctoral thesis. Best Wishes and congratulations!!
51 days ago
Congrats on the big win!
I've got the Tigers taking the World Series this year, btw.
52 days ago
oh, right on Daniel, I must have forgot about that goal-line stand in the midst of all that Lions domination! haha. Never thought I'd say that.
55 days ago
NFL Week 3 Preview...You'll never believe the upset prediction this week!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/262193-sunday-morning-under-the-helmet-what-to-watch-for-in-nfl-week-three/show_full
56 days ago
If the Lions are going to stay with Stafford, the offense needs to change:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259316-lions-change-offensive-play-calling
Tell me what you think!
Thanks!
61 days ago
Here's my week two recap of the Lions' (surprisingly winnable) loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258823-growing-pains-detroit-lions-fall-to-the-minnesota-vikings-27-13
62 days ago
Man I'm getting tired of writing about Lions losses...how about you?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/258689-an-old-familiar-tune-lions-lose-again
Thanks!
62 days ago
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Rojo Grande said...
DeleteHey Daniel
Wonder if you'd take a look at my dream match race between Man O' War and Secretariat?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287976-man-o-war-secretariat-the-match-race-made-in-heaven
Appreciate it!
-Rojo
11 days ago