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10-07-2010, 06:56 AM
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In the latest edition of The Gaming Tailgate's Game of the Week, we head up to Ann Arbor where the Wolverines and Spartans each enter the game at 5-0. The winner will get huge bragging rights within the state and also stay tied atop the Big Ten Standings.
Michigan is led by sensational QB Denard Robinson who leads the country in rushing (181 YPG), is second in total offense, and is fourth in passing efficiency. His explosive skills have him among the early Heisman Trophy hopefuls according to StiffArmTrophy.com (http://www.stiffarmtrophy.com/) and he has led UM to a 3-0 record in games decided by seven points or less. The Achilles' heel for the Wolverines is clearly their defense as they rank 102nd in total defense nationally.
The Spartans have rolled to an impressive 5-0 start, highlighted by their stunning overtime victory against Notre Dame and a win over Wisconsin. Not to be outdone by Robinson, MSU QB Kirk Cousins ranks 13th nationally in passing efficiency. The defense has been solid, led by superb linebackers Greg Jones and Eric Gordon.
Can Robinson lead the Wolverines past the tough Spartans defense? Will Michigan State get the win as head coach Mark Dantonio rejoins the team after health concerns?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIG6Pi6LRAA
Michigan State 25, Michigan 17
Player of the Game:
Michigan State K Dan Conroy – 4 of 4 FG (Long of 51), 1-1 XP
Leaders:
Passing
Michigan State: QB Kirk Cousins – 20 of 27, 223 yards, 2 TD
Michigan: QB Denard Robinson – 15 of 27, 261 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Michigan State: HB Edwin Baker – 28 attempts, 168 yards
Michigan: HB Vincent Smith – 8 attempts, 19 yards
Receiving
Michigan State: TE Charlie Gantt – 3 rec., 85 yards, 1 TD
Michigan: WR Roy Roundtree – 4 rec., 110 yards, 1 TD
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
4:26 TD MSU: K. Nichol, 5 yard pass from K. Cousins (D. Conroy kick)
1:10 FG MSU: D. Conroy, 23 yard FG
2nd Quarter
5:47 TD Mich: D. Stonum, 7 yard pass from D. Robinson (B. Gibbons kick)
3:39 FG Mich: B. Gibbons, 40 yard FG
1:54 TD Mich: R. Roundtree, 54 yard pass from D. Robinson (B. Gibbons kick)
3rd Quarter
5:37 FG MSU: D. Conroy, 45 yard FG
4:03 FG MSU: D. Conroy, 51 yard FG
4th Quarter
3:16 TD MSU: C. Gantt, 46 yard pass from K. Cousins (2 Pt failed)
0:12 FG MSU: D. Conroy, 37 yard FG
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http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/images/NCAA11/MichMichSt.jpg
In the latest edition of The Gaming Tailgate's Game of the Week, we head up to Ann Arbor where the Wolverines and Spartans each enter the game at 5-0. The winner will get huge bragging rights within the state and also stay tied atop the Big Ten Standings.
Michigan is led by sensational QB Denard Robinson who leads the country in rushing (181 YPG), is second in total offense, and is fourth in passing efficiency. His explosive skills have him among the early Heisman Trophy hopefuls according to StiffArmTrophy.com (http://www.stiffarmtrophy.com/) and he has led UM to a 3-0 record in games decided by seven points or less. The Achilles' heel for the Wolverines is clearly their defense as they rank 102nd in total defense nationally.
The Spartans have rolled to an impressive 5-0 start, highlighted by their stunning overtime victory against Notre Dame and a win over Wisconsin. Not to be outdone by Robinson, MSU QB Kirk Cousins ranks 13th nationally in passing efficiency. The defense has been solid, led by superb linebackers Greg Jones and Eric Gordon.
Can Robinson lead the Wolverines past the tough Spartans defense? Will Michigan State get the win as head coach Mark Dantonio rejoins the team after health concerns?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIG6Pi6LRAA
Michigan State 25, Michigan 17
Player of the Game:
Michigan State K Dan Conroy – 4 of 4 FG (Long of 51), 1-1 XP
Leaders:
Passing
Michigan State: QB Kirk Cousins – 20 of 27, 223 yards, 2 TD
Michigan: QB Denard Robinson – 15 of 27, 261 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing
Michigan State: HB Edwin Baker – 28 attempts, 168 yards
Michigan: HB Vincent Smith – 8 attempts, 19 yards
Receiving
Michigan State: TE Charlie Gantt – 3 rec., 85 yards, 1 TD
Michigan: WR Roy Roundtree – 4 rec., 110 yards, 1 TD
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
4:26 TD MSU: K. Nichol, 5 yard pass from K. Cousins (D. Conroy kick)
1:10 FG MSU: D. Conroy, 23 yard FG
2nd Quarter
5:47 TD Mich: D. Stonum, 7 yard pass from D. Robinson (B. Gibbons kick)
3:39 FG Mich: B. Gibbons, 40 yard FG
1:54 TD Mich: R. Roundtree, 54 yard pass from D. Robinson (B. Gibbons kick)
3rd Quarter
5:37 FG MSU: D. Conroy, 45 yard FG
4:03 FG MSU: D. Conroy, 51 yard FG
4th Quarter
3:16 TD MSU: C. Gantt, 46 yard pass from K. Cousins (2 Pt failed)
0:12 FG MSU: D. Conroy, 37 yard FG