Going into the Illinois game, I stated that it was a low risk and high reward proposition. My thought was that losing to Illinois on the road would not be the end of the world, but winning would be a tremendous positive. I had a really good feeling going into the game.
Almost from the opening kick-off, the only word that I can use to describe the Spartans' performance is "flat." They looked to me like a team that was tired and beat up and just lacked energy all the way around. The fact that they looked this way coming off a bye week is a major concern.
But all is not lost. Purdue has lost nine straight games and has exactly zero wins over FBS-level teams. Losing to the Boilermakers is simply not an option. Assuming MSU gets to 5-6, the only game remaining is against Rutgers in the post-Thanksgiving season finale. That games currently projects as a pick'em.
Playing the Scarlet Knights at home, on senior, with a bowl game on the line, is a game that the Spartans should to win. It is a game that they must win. It is also a game that I believe that they will win... but after Saturday, my confidence is a bit shaken.
Check out more of my thoughts on the week below in this week's edition of Against All Odds.
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Almost from the opening kick-off, the only word that I can use to describe the Spartans' performance is "flat." They looked to me like a team that was tired and beat up and just lacked energy all the way around. The fact that they looked this way coming off a bye week is a major concern.
But all is not lost. Purdue has lost nine straight games and has exactly zero wins over FBS-level teams. Losing to the Boilermakers is simply not an option. Assuming MSU gets to 5-6, the only game remaining is against Rutgers in the post-Thanksgiving season finale. That games currently projects as a pick'em.
Playing the Scarlet Knights at home, on senior, with a bowl game on the line, is a game that the Spartans should to win. It is a game that they must win. It is also a game that I believe that they will win... but after Saturday, my confidence is a bit shaken.
Check out more of my thoughts on the week below in this week's edition of Against All Odds.
Dr. Green and White Against All Odds, Week 12: Flatland
The Spartans were flat on Saturday, but there is still a straight line to a bowl if they can square away a few issues
