MSU Bowl Game

Well, on the bright side Dantonio has taken this team to three straight bowls.

Bad news; MSU has lost all three games.

As much as I would like to put this on the defense, based on this game and this entire season, the defense played well enough to win. It feels strange to say that.

The person that I don't enjoy blaming really deserves it this time. I hate saying it. He is the right choice at the position. He played very, very well most of the season. He won games. But this time I have to admit it.

Cousins lost the game.

Interceptions happen. They just do. Especially when the people running routes are backups, walkons, and currently listed on the roster at QB. However, Cousins two picks were bad. The first was a forced throw after the screen was read perfectly. It almost looked like his arm started to throw, his eyes read the defense, and his brain said "eh, what the hell. Let's just adjust a liiiitle bit upfield to that other green jersey." Problem being green jersey two was also covered. That ball needed to end up in row 12 seat 37.

The game was recently announced as the highest rated bowl ever broadcast on espn. Take that for what you will.

I think this team really could be good next year. A few guys got a chance in this game, because of suspensions, that may just keep the starting spot. There will be depth on the defensive line. The linebackers will still be good, although a little less talented at the top of the rotation. The skilled players will be VERY good from QB to RB and, yes, the TE's and WR's. I look for 8-9 wins next year and a good bowl game. Depending on the matchup I don't think a New Years Day bowl win is out of the question.