Central Michigan Chippewas @ Michigan St. Spartans GameThread, Sep 12, 2009 11:00 AM CDT

OPEN GAME THREAD: MICHIGAN STATE VS. CENTRAL MICHIGAN 9/12/09

by LVS on Sep 12, 2009 9:00 AM CDT in Football Comment 19 comments

Central Michigan Chippewas at Michigan St. Spartans, Sep 12, 2009 11:00 AM CDT

Preview is here. Once again, your hosts will be at the game, so the place is yours. GO GREEN!

Full rosters after the jump.

MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS

NO	NAME	POS	HT	WT	CLASS	HOMETOWN
2	Mark Dell	WR	6-2	197	Jr.	FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
3	B.J. Cunningham	WR	6-2	205	So.	WESTERVILLE, OH
4	Edwin Baker	RB	5-9	200	Fr.	HIGHLAND PARK, MI
4	Dan Conroy	K	5-10	185	Fr.	WHEATON, IL
5	Johnny Adams	CB	5-11	172	So.	AKRON, OH
6	Fred Smith	WR	6-2	228	So.	DETROIT, MI
7	Keith Nichol	QB	6-2	215	So.	LOWELL, MI
8	Kirk Cousins	QB	6-3	202	So.	HOLLAND, MI
9	Jeremy Ware	CB	5-11	188	Sr.	FORT MYERS, FL
10	Andrew Maxwell	QB	6-3	190	Fr.	MIDLAND, MI
10	Chris Norman	LB	6-1	215	Fr.	DETROIT, MI
11	Marcus Hyde	S	6-1	206	Jr.	FOSTORIA, OH
12	Dana Dixon	CB	6-2	170	Fr.	DETROIT, MI
12	David Spears	RB	5-10	200	Fr.	MUSKEGON, MI
13	Bennie Fowler	WR	6-1	205	Fr.	BLOOMFIELD, MI
14	Chase Parker	CB	5-9	170	So.	MASON, MI
14	Brett Swenson	K	5-8	185	Sr.	POMPANO BEACH, FL
15	Donald Spencer	WR	6-2	205	Fr.	YPSILANTI, MI
16	Chris D. Rucker	WR	5-10	174	So.	DETROIT, MI
17	Kevin Muma	K	6-1	172	Fr.	TROY, MI
17	Kyle Nichol	QB	5-9	174	Fr.	LOWELL, MI
18	Aaron Bates	P	6-1	192	Jr.	NEW CONCORD, OH
19	Danny Folino	S	5-9	172	Fr.	OKEMOS, MI
20	A.J. Jimmerson	RB	5-10	205	Sr.	ST. LOUIS, MO
20	Kyle Selden	P	6-5	187	So.	WATERFORD, MI
21	Patrick White	CB	5-11	180	Fr.	PICKERINGTON, OH
22	Larry Caper	RB	5-11	215	Fr.	BATTLE CREEK, MI
23	Jairus Jones	S	6-1	212	Fr.	TAMPA, FL
24	Caulton Ray	RB	5-9	195	Fr.	SOUTHFIELD, MI
25	Blair White	WR	6-2	200	Sr.	SAGINAW, MI
26	Jesse Johnson	S	5-10	188	Jr.	DURAND, MI
27	Andre Anderson	RB	5-9	190	So.	BARRINGTON, IL
28	Denicos Allen	S	5-10	210	Fr.	HAMILTON, OH
29	Chris L. Rucker	CB	6-2	195	Jr.	WARREN, OH
30	Brynden Trawick	S	6-2	225	Fr.	MARIETTA, GA
31	Ashton Henderson	CB	5-11	189	Sr.	TALLAHASSEE, FL
32	Ashton Leggett	RB	5-11	230	So.	MUSKEGON, MI
32	Mitchell White	CB	6-1	167	Fr.	LIVONIA, MI
33	Danny Fortener	S	6-2	205	Sr.	KETTERING, OH
34	Andre Buford	RB	5-8	180	Fr.	WATERFORD, MI
34	Brandon Denson	LB	5-11	230	Sr.	WILLOW, MI
35	Marcus Webb	LB	5-11	223	Sr.	PONTIAC, MI
36	Jon Misch	LB	6-3	207	Jr.	WATERFORD, MI
37	Ross Weaver	CB	6-1	203	Sr.	SOUTHFIELD, MI
38	Kendell Davis-Clark	S	6-1	216	Sr.	ALLIANCE, OH
39	Trenton Robinson	S	5-10	190	So.	BAY CITY, MI
40	Nick Bendzuck	FB	6-2	242	Jr.	STRONGSVILLE, OH
40	Roderick Jenrette	S	6-1	205	Jr.	TAMPA, FL
41	Glenn Winston	RB	6-2	218	Fr.	DETROIT, MI
42	Andrew Pendy	FB	6-2	240	Sr.	SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI
43	Kyler Elsworth	FB	6-1	205	Fr.	GOODRICH, MI
43	Eric Gordon	LB	6-1	228	Jr.	TRAVERSE CITY, MI
44	Josh Rouse	FB	6-3	235	Sr.	NEWTOWN, CT
45	Andrew Hawken	FB	6-2	248	Sr.	GRANDVILLE, MI
47	Jeremy Gainer	LB	6-1	215	Fr.	DETROIT, MI
47	Adam Setterbo	FB	6-3	240	So.	SPRING LAKE, MI
48	Drew Stevens	LB	6-4	228	Fr.	DELAWARE, OH
49	TyQuan Hammock	LB	6-1	230	Fr.	FORT WAYNE, IN
50	Steve Gardiner	LB	6-1	216	Fr.	DUBLIN, OH
51	Jamiihr Williams	LB	6-2	238	Fr.	LIMA, OH
52	Denzel Drone	DE	6-2	241	Fr.	PLANT CITY, FL
53	Greg Jones	LB	6-1	228	Jr.	CINCINNATI, OH
54	David Rolf	DE	6-4	228	So.	PIQUA, OH
55	Adam Decker	LB	6-3	238	Sr.	ROCHESTER HILLS, MI
56	Alex Shackleton	C	6-2	245	Jr.	BRECKENRIDGE, CO
57	Rocco Cironi	T	6-6	309	Sr.	WARREN, OH
57	Johnathan Strayhorn	DE	6-1	259	So.	DETROIT, MI
58	Trevor Anderson	DE	6-2	260	Sr.	DETROIT, MI
58	Hugh Stangeland	G	6-6	285	Fr.	RIDGEFIELD, CT
59	D.J. Young	T	6-5	310	Jr.	LANSING, MI
60	Micajah Reynolds	G	6-5	305	Fr.	LANSING, MI
61	Antonio Jeremiah	DT	6-5	338	Jr.	HILLIARD, OH
62	Chris McDonald	G	6-5	305	Fr.	STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
64	Brendon Moss	T	6-7	284	Sr.	BAY VILLAGE, OH
65	Joel Nitchman	C	6-4	296	Sr.	KALAMAZOO, MI
66	John Stipek	C	6-5	306	Sr.	MACOMB, MI
67	Joel Foreman	G	6-4	306	So.	HIGHLAND, MI
68	Ethan Ruhland	G	6-5	293	Fr.	LAKE ORION, MI
69	Blake Pacheco	DT	6-1	262	So.	SALINAS, CA
70	Oren Wilson	DT	6-3	294	Jr.	TEANECK, NJ
71	John Deyo	T	6-6	298	Fr.	BATTLE CREEK, MI
72	Nate Klatt	C	6-4	292	Fr.	CLINTON, OH
73	Henry Conway	T	6-6	306	Fr.	SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH
74	Zach Hueter	T	6-6	335	Fr.	COLUMBIAVILLE, MI
75	Jared McGaha	G	6-6	298	So.	POWELL, TN
76	Mike Schmeding	T	6-9	330	Sr.	RUTHERFORD, NJ
77	J'Michael Deane	T	6-5	312	Jr.	TORONTO, ON
79	David Barrent	T	6-8	305	Fr.	CLIVE, IA
80	Dion Sims	TE	6-5	268	Fr.	DETROIT, MI
81	Brad Sonntag	WR	5-8	177	So.	SAGINAW, MI
82	Keshawn Martin	WR	5-11	185	So.	INKSTER, MI
83	Charlie Gantt	TE	6-5	248	Jr.	FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
84	Derek Hoebing	TE	6-7	248	Fr.	VERMILION, OH
85	Garrett Celek	TE	6-5	243	So.	CINCINNATI, OH
86	Myles White	WR	6-1	170	Fr.	LIVONIA, MI
87	Todd Anderson	DE	6-2	240	So.	JACKSON, MI
87	Milton Colbert	WR	6-4	210	Fr.	VILLA PARK, IL
88	Brian Linthicum	TE	6-5	245	So.	CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
89	Cam Martin	WR	6-4	184	So.	TAMPA, FL
89	Colin Neely	DE	6-1	248	Jr.	BETHLEHEM, PA
91	Tyler Hoover	DE	6-7	260	Fr.	NOVI, MI
92	Ishmyl Johnson	DT	6-4	280	So.	RAHWAY, NJ
93	Blake Treadwell	DT	6-3	272	Fr.	EAST LANSING, MI
94	Cameron Jude	DT	6-3	265	Fr.	CHESTERFIELD, VA
96	Kevin Pickelman	DT	6-4	268	So.	MARSHALL, MI
97	Dan France	DT	6-6	282	Fr.	NORTH ROYALTON, OH
98	Michael Jordan	DT	6-6	295	Sr.	LANSING, MI
99	Jerel Worthy	DT	6-3	292	Fr.	HUBER HEIGHTS, OH

CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS

NO	NAME	POS	HT	WT	CLASS	HOMETOWN
1	Kito Poblah	WR	6-2	203	Jr.	MONTREAL, PQ
2	Bryan Schroeder	RB	5-9	216	So.	CORYDON, IN
4	Jahleel Addae	WR	5-9	193	Fr.	VALRICO, FL
5	Tim Phillips	RB	5-5	163	Fr.	LOUISVILLE, KY
6	Paris Cotton	RB	5-9	188	So.	MIAMI, FL
7	Bryan Anderson	WR	6-5	215	Sr.	ROCKFORD, MI
8	Ryan Radcliff	QB	6-2	202	Fr.	SHERWOOD, OH
9	Bobby Seay	CB	5-11	186	Jr.	PEMBROKE PINES, FL
10	Ronnie Kennedy	WR	5-8	150	Fr.	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
10	Lorenzo White	CB	6-0	179	Fr.	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
11	Cornelius Gallon	WR	5-11	185	So.	TAMPA, FL
11	Cody Wilson	WR	5-10	182	Fr.	ROCHESTER HILLS, MI
12	Eric Fraser	CB	6-1	214	Sr.	BURNABY, BC
13	Dan LeFevour	QB	6-3	238	Sr.	DOWNERS GROVE, IL
14	Tommy Mama	CB	5-10	190	Sr.	MIRAMAR, FL
15	Sam Williams	DE	6-3	241	Sr.	DETROIT, MI
16	Derek Rifenbury	QB	6-3	208	So.	DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
17	Tim Brazzel	LB	6-1	192	Sr.	SMYRNA, GA
18	A.J. Westendorp	QB	6-1	213	Fr.	HOLLAND, MI
19	Josh Gordy	CB	5-11	194	Sr.	WARTHEN, GA
20	Malek Redd	RB	5-5	166	Fr.	COLUMBIA, MD
21	Gary Jackson	CB	5-8	165	So.	DETROIT, MI
22	Vince Agnew	CB	5-10	198	Jr.	GRAND RAPIDS, MI
23	Derek Carter	LB	6-0	200	So.	SUNRISE, FL
24	LaVarus Williams	CB	5-11	204	Fr.	INDIANAPOLIS, IN
25	Sean Skergan	WR	6-1	203	Jr.	GAINES, MI
26	Shamari Benton	LB	6-1	201	Fr.	DETROIT, MI
27	Antonio Brown	WR	5-10	180	Jr.	MIAMI, FL
28	D.J. Scott	CB	5-9	172	Fr.	FREDERICK, MD
29	Carl Volny	RB	5-10	198	Jr.	MIRAMAR, FL
30	Evan Ray	CB	6-1	189	Fr.	DETROIT, MI
31	Kirkston Edwards	CB	6-1	194	Sr.	WELLINGTON, FL
33	Mike Petrucci	LB	6-2	235	So.	MILFORD, MI
34	Zurlon Tipton	RB	6-1	210	Fr.	DETROIT, MI
35	Jordan McConnell	WR	5-10	185	Fr.	CLARE, MI
36	Andrew Aguila	K	5-11	188	Sr.	BELLFLOWER, CA
37	Connor Gagnon	K	6-1	182	Fr.	MIDLAND, MI
38	Jason Johnson	CB	6-0	189	Fr.	DURAND, MI
39	Tyler Reed	FB	5-11	215	Jr.	HOLT, MI
40	John Carr	CB	6-2	197	So.	PLANTATION, FL
41	Armond Staten	LB	6-1	211	So.	DETROIT, MI
42	Leron Eaddy	CB	5-10	186	Fr.	CLARKSVILLE, MD
43	Nick Bellore	LB	6-1	241	Jr.	WHITEFISH BAY, WI
44	Dannie Bolden	CB	5-11	197	So.	GRAND LEDGE, MI
44	Jake Linklater	P	6-2	188	Fr.	LAKE ORION, MI
45	Landon Carter	LB	5-11	214	So.	BEVERLY HILLS, MI
46	Matt Berning	LB	6-0	232	Jr.
47	Josh Allison	DT	6-0	246	So.	LAKE ORION, MI
47	Kyle Zelinsky	LB	6-1	215	Fr.	BARTLETT, IL
48	Will Schwarz	LB	6-5	226	Fr.	TROY, MI
49	Daniel Jackson	DT	6-1	300	Fr.	DETROIT, MI
50	Kevin Sweet	LB	6-1	206	Fr.
51	Adam Fenton	LB	6-2	226	Fr.	BIRMINGHAM, MI
52	Alex Smith	LB	6-3	229	Fr.	BARRINGTON, IL
53	Aaron McCord	DT	6-3	290	Fr.	WARREN, MI
54	Sean Murnane	DT	6-1	266	Jr.
55	Steve Winston	DE	6-3	274	Fr.	MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI
56	Kashawn Fraser	DE	6-3	226	So.	COCONUT CREEK, FL
57	Jake Bentley	LB	6-2	220	Fr.	GRANDVILLE, MI
58	Anthony Quinn	OL	6-4	310	Jr.	GRAND RAPIDS, MI
59	Shane Torzy	LB	6-0	221	Jr.	STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
60	Chris Reeves	DT	6-1	246	Fr.	OAK PARK, MI
61	Brian Bennyhoff	C	6-1	245	So.	SALINE, MI
63	Colin Miller	OL	6-3	292	Jr.	CENTREVILLE, VA
64	Allen Ollenburger	OL	6-4	279	Sr.	CHARLOTTE, MI
65	Darren Keyton	OL	6-3	298	Fr.	TRAVERSE CITY, MI
66	Jeff Maddux	OL	6-5	315	Jr.	MONROE, MI
67	Mike Repovz	OL	6-4	269	Fr.	LANSING, MI
68	Richard Hayes	OL	6-3	272	Fr.	LINDENHURST, IL
69	Nick Reynolds	OL	6-1	277	Fr.	KALAMAZOO, MI
69	Kyle Torzy	LB	6-2	244	Fr.	STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
70	Adam Schneid	OL	6-5	261	Fr.	AVON LAKE, OH
71	Matt Kanitz	OL	6-6	286	Fr.	CADILLAC, MI
72	Cody Pettit	DT	6-3	259	Fr.	DESHLER, OH
73	Jake Olson	OL	6-8	282	Fr.	HARTFORD, WI
74	Jeff Fantuzzi	OL	6-4	283	Fr.	MACOMB, MI
75	Aaron Kaczmarski	DT	6-5	272	Fr.	MERRILLVILLE, IN
76	Todd Johnson	OL	6-4	296	Sr.	VACAVILLE, CA
77	Jon Czerwienski	OL	6-3	265	Fr.	ROSEVILLE, MI
78	Rocky Weaver	OL	6-6	272	So.	BATTLE CREEK, MI
79	Eric Fisher	OL	6-7	271	Fr.	ROCHESTER, MI
80	Cedric Fraser	WR	6-3	197	So.	PEMBROKE PINES, FL
81	Jerry Harris	WR	6-3	184	So.	DELRAY BEACH, FL
82	David Blackburn	TE	6-3	233	So.	DETROIT, MI
83	Reggie Brown	WR	5-7	158	Fr.	FLINT, MI
84	Deja Alexander	WR	6-1	199	Fr.	JACKSONVILLE, FL
85	Matt Torres	WR	6-2	190	Jr.	NAPLES, FL
86	Bobby James	TE	6-3	238	Fr.	HOBART, IN
87	Jeremy Wilson	WR	6-3	212	So.	DAVISON, MI
88	Valtorrey Showers	WR	5-9	159	Fr.	DETROIT, MI
89	Connor Odykirk	WR	6-3	212	Fr.	MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
90	Galen Clemons	DE	6-2	240	Fr.	DANIELSVILLE, PA
92	Jake Ekkens	C	6-5	243	Jr.	CALEDONIA, MI
93	Chris Starkey	C	6-3	235	Jr.	DEWITT, MI
94	John Williams	DT	6-0	280	So.	MIAMI, FL
95	Larry Knight	DE	6-4	243	Sr.	AUGUSTA, GA
96	Brett Hartmann	K	6-4	229	Jr.	MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
97	Darryll Stinson	DE	6-6	254	Fr.	JACKSON, MI
98	Frank Zombo	DE	6-4	269	Sr.	STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
99	Richie Hogan	K	6-1	190	Fr.	LAGUNA HILLS, CA
99	Caesar Rodriguez	DE	6-2	224	Fr.	MIAMI, FL
	Charlie Hoch	TE	6-4	205	Fr.	KEWADIN, MI
	Zach Wiersma	OL	6-4	275	Fr.	BIG RAPIDS, MI

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Studens

Rumor has it, the students were lining up to enter the Stadium early today. Did I miss something? I thought we waited until half way through the first half to be in the stadium. Have we finally learned from the Penn States and Ohio States???

by SpartyOn37 on Sep 12, 2009 10:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good start for the o

Nice throw to Blair. Let’s see how the D does.

by CPT Hoolie on Sep 12, 2009 11:13 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Tackling

Tackling not looking good so far.

by CPT Hoolie on Sep 12, 2009 11:16 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

D line

I’m concerned by the lack of pressure I’ve seen so far from the d line. Forces MSU to blitz to create pressure which takes guys out of coverage. Against spread teams it’ll be deadly. Think we will see the 3-3-5 sometime this year? Or 4-3 with a deathbacker?

by CPT Hoolie on Sep 12, 2009 11:22 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Deep throw

Too bad Blair couldn’t hold on. Nice to see MSU stretching it deep so far. Don’t remember that many legit deep throws last year.

by CPT Hoolie on Sep 12, 2009 11:27 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Hold on to the damn ball!

4 fumbles so far this season. Fortunately no turnovers.

by CPT Hoolie on Sep 12, 2009 11:36 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Fortunate not to be an interception

But that’s 2 TDs in a row that receivers have let out of their hands. Cousins is putting it where they can get it but still a little too close so the defense can make a play. On that last play he should have thrown it under to the drag route for the first down. Still, you can’t fault aggressiveness.

by CPT Hoolie on Sep 12, 2009 11:41 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Nice blitz

Well done in the red zone. Still, CMU is moving the ball a little too easily.

by CPT Hoolie on Sep 12, 2009 11:52 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Nice blitz

Well done in the red zone. Still, CMU is moving the ball a little too easily.

by CPT Hoolie on Sep 12, 2009 12:00 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

This is ugly. If we play like this for the rest of the season, we’re looking at 6-6 or 7-5. However, I think they’ll pick it up in the second half.

by Ozymandias on Sep 12, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

First half thoughts

Offense: Cousins looks more comfortable. He is 3/6 but 2 drops. Nichol just not connecting.

Defense: Looks like we will struggle with spread teams this year. D-line appears good at stopping the run, but can’t get much push on the pass rush. Linebackers look pretty good. Frustrated by the mediocre tackling and the D backs slipping.

by CPT Hoolie on Sep 12, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ye gods

That looked exactly like the LaTech game from my freshman year.

by SpartanDan on Sep 12, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

Ugh.

by CEO on Sep 12, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh.

What a poor effort. I can’t wait to watch the 2nd half replay and break it down.

by CPT Hoolie on Sep 12, 2009 2:33 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

I'd probably break down before the replay did.

by SpartanDan on Sep 12, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

two points

1. We rushed the ball 29 times for a total 106 yards (3.6 average) against a team that was ranked 118th out of 119 teams in pass defense last year. Cousins was highly effective with the pass, why not stick to what works? This seemed like extremely poor play calling.

2. The preview totally jinxed us

by dcspartan1 on Sep 12, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cousins

In the first half, Cousins showed a tendency to go for the home run when he could have just thrown for the first down. He needs to be a little more selective. Also, we saw the return of the “just a yard short” play — need 3, get 2 and so on. Execution needs to be better.

Also, I think Cousins may have separated himself in the QB battle. Barring a complete meltdown against ND next week, I think we’ve got our starter.

by CPT Hoolie on Sep 12, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bad Tackling

It had less to do with the play calling, and damn near everything to do with the HORRIBLE tackling in the open field. Too often, Michigan State defenders were looking for the big highlight reel hit, and less for the wrap tackle. The secondary coverage was atrocious. Complain about the pass rush all you want, doesn’t do any good when Michigan State defensive backs are giving 2 excellent recievers 5-8 yard cushions every play, INCLUDING 3rd and short situations.

Narduzzi needs to shove his foot right up someones anus in film and practice this week.

A 1-2 start would be absolutely disastrous with Wisconsin and Michigan looming…

by SpartyOn37 on Sep 12, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Dissapointing

Very dissapointing loss. Other Big Ten teams aren’t playing too well this year so I was hoping for a strong game from us. The defense didn’t play well and we had no running game. I still can’t believe that on-side kick happened.

dcspartan1…we were thinking the same things. With Dell back next week I think we need open up the offense a bit and pass more. I hope to see more pass plays that involve routes with any combination of 3/4/5 receiver/TE’s trying to get open with Cousins throwing the ball. Nichol made some nice runs but to date has been inconsistent with his throws. I think we need to hand the ball to Cousins permanently.

I know Dantonio likes to run a pro-style offense and a pretty even mix of run and pass plays but we need to play to the strengths of our team. Our O-line doesn’t create good gaps for the rb’s on running plays, but seems to held up better in pass protection and we have some very talented WR’s/TE’s. Cousins was 13-18 today for 164 and a TD and was very close to having a couple more with White and Martin . I know it’s a small sample size but he has a 70% career completion rate. The guy is an accurate passer, we need to use that to our advantage more often.

by Stones1981 on Sep 12, 2009 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs