Rivalry Weekend

It sucks to be on the losing end of rivalry weekend each year, but as a Spartan fan, you can't seem to end up anywhere else. Besides which, since when have Michigan St and Penn St had any sort of rivalry. I bet it was made up when Penn St joined the Big Ten. Incidentally, though less pertinent given their season this year, isn't it strange how Penn St used to be a kick ass team until they joined the Big Ten? The only plus side to this day was the fact that Michigan lost and maybe we'll have a BIG TEN vs. PAC TEN match up - the way it's supposed to be. I hate the BCS. Talk about destroying college football.

So here's my football wrap.

1. Tennessee lost to Vanderbilt. Peyton Manning's alma mater lost to a bunch of spoiled rich kids from Vandy? What's up with that? And what is a Volunteer? (in the context of a mascot I mean.) I could really use some help with that one.
2. Michigan lost to Ohio State. Although I am from the state of Michigan, I am certainly not a Michigan girl. (Take care to note that distinction.) Honestly listening to these sports commentators go on-and-on about Henne is getting down right irritating. The fairy tale of the borderline, decent QB becoming a super star (e.g., the Tom Brady story) is getting way to much play. Regardless the game was interesting, and Henne does have a Brady-esque clutch quality about him (remember the last second win over Penn St earlier this year?). Still I wonder whether Lloyd Carr is going to be around next year. Fans are calling for his head and he is 1-4 against Tressel (I think). John Cooper got the diss at Ohio State for losing to Michigan far too many times despite beating just about everyone else. Lloyd's gotta wonder...
3. Illinois lost to Northwestern. Poor Illinois. Will they ever get a break. It's a testament to how old I am that I can remember a time when they were good. Poor Ron Zook. Each time he loses he can only talk about how much better they are since the last loss.
4. Indiana lost to Purdue. Apparently I am not old enough to remember a time when Indiana was good. Well there is always basketball... wait, they fired Bobby Knight... well, I guess there is always next year then.
5. Michigan State lost to Penn State. This is the game that killed me. Every time there was a chance for a come back, there was a fumble or an interception or shitty special teams. Shitty special teams suck! Supposedly Smith mocked the kicker for his dare I say it piss poor performance, and although I am not a John L. fan, the guy had to have deserved it. In today's game along he missed a field goal, had one blocked, and on another there was a fumble with the ball holder. Just thinking about the games lost because of said kicker drives me crazy. But I am going to stop now because he's probably just a 20 year old kid who wants to drink himself into oblivion (god knows I'd want to). The only bright spot for Michigan State is Drew Stanton. But he had four interceptions today, which is four too many. Still as I tell my self every year. There is hope. This is a guy who can rush for 100yds a game and throw for over 300. If there is anyone who can save the Spartans, it's Stanton. And if JoePa has taught us anything, it's that miracles can happen.