Linking Laconically can never resist the Big Ten expansion talk

by KJ@theonlycolors on Dec 14, 2009 7:51 PM CST in Michigan State Spartans News Roundup

LSJ Blogs: Hey, Joe: Izzo update
I could really go either way on Draymond starting; I'd almost say we should just accept the slow offensive starts and have him ready to make sure there's a spark at the 4-minutes-gone mark.
College Basketball Chronotope: Pitt goes down, but Kentucky too much
I was impressed with Jeremiah Rivers vs. Kentucky, too; 8 assists vs. just 1 turnover; strikes me as a pure, old school point guard in the tradition (not coincidentally) of his father.
YouTube - John Wall Dunks Over Indiana Player
With his left hand. Scary. (HT: RTC)
Purdue Basketball Blog: Defensive POY?
More Youtube frighteningness. And this guy's in our conference.
Northwestern 90, NC A&T 65: wait they really attempted 47 threes? - Sippin' On Purple
And they made 20. Good way to win a game.
Numbers | UM Hoops.com
Who'd have thunk the Wolverines would finally start creating turnovers with the 1-3-1 (DefTO%=24.7%) but find themselves at just 5-4 to start the season?
Izzo praises Dantonio: 'Keep doing what you're doing, Mark' | detnews.com | The Detroit News
The Rather Hall incident: A topic so troubling it even makes Tom Izzo sound like he's befuddled.
Michigan State defensive tackle Jerel Worthy named CFN Freshman All-American | Gang Green - MLive.com
Hey, another MSU football player in the news for a good reason.
MSU-TT in the Alamo Bowl: Suspension Impact? - The Rivalry, Esq.
Summary: Passing down formations will feature Blair White, Keshawn Martin, and two tight ends to be named later.
Michigan State targets Dream Team members | freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Hoping Karl Malone is one of them; could play some on the O-line, I think.
Brian Kelly Left...Get Over It - Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician
"Truth is, Brian Kelly did it about as smoothly as one can, which isn't all that smoothly at all." That's about right.
Barry Alvarez's Expansion Talk Has A Logistical Problem - Black Heart Gold Pants
BHGP allowing itself to be limited by two dimensions: What about "Higher Elevation" and "Lower Elevation" divisions?
The Big Ten wants to expand, at last. But to where? - Dr. Saturday - NCAAF Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Pitt seems like the most realistic option. Fits into current geographic footprint, natural rivalry with Penn State, Big East's future in football seems uncertain.
Big Ten expansion talk...again? - The Crimson Quarry
Good detailed rundown of the candidates; bolsters my case for Pitt?

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Defensive POY?

I will be so glad when Kramer’s gone. He’s a hack that has somehow gained favor with enough officials to keep him on the floor the majority of the time. Just because a guy is built like a linebacker doesn’t mean you should let him play like one.

by rook34 on Dec 14, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions

Good stuff

I think we’ll see some three WR sets with Milton Colbert seeing time. Possible that Sims gets split out as well, so it’s not impossible to spread them out 4 wide.

My personal favorite for expansion would be Missouri, but Pitt is ideal in that they fit the geography, have a rival and is the least likely to stand up the Big Ten.

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Light a man afire, he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

by Seer on Dec 14, 2009 10:17 PM CST reply actions

Some of the candidates for Big 10 expansion are so ludicrous and far fetched

Kentucky? Maryland? Nebraska? MissourI? Are you f*cking kidding me?

No way that happens.

I agree that Pitt is the most likely and logical choice to jump at the Big 10 and even that seems a stretch to me given how heavily that school relies on East Coast recruiting.

Waiting for April.

by DC Royal on Dec 15, 2009 9:56 AM CST reply actions