1. "MSU misses Pat Narduzzi."
You know that the first time MSU gives up more points than expected, a local and/or national writer will point out that Pat Narduzzi is no longer at MSU and that is a reason for the perceived defensive breakdown, even though MSU had defensive breakdowns with Pat (See, 2014 Oregon, OSU and Baylor).
2. "Jim Harbaugh has closed the gap with MSU and OSU."
The first time Harbaugh's team has any success on the field, these stories will surface, even though both Rodriguez and Hoke had isolated success in Ann Arbor. You know that any success achieved by Harbaugh will be exaggerated beyond all reason.
3. "MSU's recent success is in jeopardy because of Harbaugh hiring."
They did it to Izzo and now it is Dantonio's turn. The old story that MSU only got better when Michigan was down will resurface as soon as MSU meets any adversity. Any loss by MSU will be accompanied with dire predictions for the future.
Can you think of any other?
You know that the first time MSU gives up more points than expected, a local and/or national writer will point out that Pat Narduzzi is no longer at MSU and that is a reason for the perceived defensive breakdown, even though MSU had defensive breakdowns with Pat (See, 2014 Oregon, OSU and Baylor).
2. "Jim Harbaugh has closed the gap with MSU and OSU."
The first time Harbaugh's team has any success on the field, these stories will surface, even though both Rodriguez and Hoke had isolated success in Ann Arbor. You know that any success achieved by Harbaugh will be exaggerated beyond all reason.
3. "MSU's recent success is in jeopardy because of Harbaugh hiring."
They did it to Izzo and now it is Dantonio's turn. The old story that MSU only got better when Michigan was down will resurface as soon as MSU meets any adversity. Any loss by MSU will be accompanied with dire predictions for the future.
Can you think of any other?
