The Campus is in Full Bloom and Fans were streaming in for the Green and White game action.. The bars and restaurants are filled, tons of alumni back in town for the day..
New Graphics on the JumboTron.. Nice…
I hope they have permanently moved the band to the end zone.. New location is better for sound… Maybe it will help the Island of Dullness between sections 6 and 8…..
My guess, rough estimate is that there was 30,000 in attendance (including Andy, Gav and I).. but a little fewer after the rain hit… Everyone was enjoying themselves.. it is the best Free Spring Entertainment in the State of Michigan.. Will plan a tailgate for next year… No reason not to fill Spartan Stadium next year .....
Based on what I saw.. I am thinking I'll go out on a ledge and place a prediction... the Spartans go 9 – 3 (or better) for the season… theres talent on this team again this year..
Observations form the Game:
1) Spartans have 2 good quarterbacks.. Both Keith and Kirk. Both have good arms, both showed good aim and distance on their throws.. Who will be #1 to begin the season.. maybe both.. Regardless, it seemed to be an air attack day.. not much was given out on the ground.
a. Nichol (White): 28 Att, 20 Comp for 357 yrds. Owned the first half…
b. Cousins (Green) : 43 Atts, 29 comps, 357 yrds. Did better the second half…
2) Miles White (White): This kid made some catches.. Didn’t know him until today.. sure we’ll see allot of him this fall. 2 Huge for 86 yrds…
3) Brian Linthicum (White).. Anther new name.. whos this guy.. Soph, 6’4” kid 6 catches.. Sweet catches…
4) Charlie Gantt (Green): Some Big time moves on the field.. 4 catches 70yrds…
5) Punting: Kyle Selden (Green).. this kid got some leg into it.. He can hit it.
6) Blocking Skills: Andre Anderson (Green). Besides 9 carries for 30 yrs, he was a savior in the backfield with his blocking. Nice to see !
7) Concern: Snapper.. Many low snaps gave both QBs trouble. But Cousins seemed to have more issues. He had to pick several up off the turf. Need to work on this over the summer.
8) Looks like no Jovan Ringer replacement.. No one stood out. Very few carriers, mostly an air attack day. Green had 70 yrds rushing and White had 45.
9) 10 or more rushing attempts were broken up by wet grass.. is it wrong shoes.. special slippery grass, or just not used to loose footing.. ? Needs to be figured out.
10) “O” Line.. Seemed to let too many Defenders past them.. Need to work on this too.
Bottom Line.. a great time.. Great Day.. Can’t say enough about the Spartans Green and White game..
Take a look at some photos…
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