http://www.statenews.com Junior kicker Brett Swenson hit a 44-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining, as No. 21 MSU posted a 25-24 come-from-behind victory over Wisconsin at Spartan Stadium. en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:40:15 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26659 Gentleman, that was amazing. Brett swenson was amazing, Hate to be pessimistic, but the receiving core AS A WHOLE was less than spectcaular. Blair White was his usual goodness. But in my opinion, the game was won on the kick of Brett Swenson. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:02:59 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26659 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26660 It’s amazing they won that game. Wisconsin committed a truly amazing amount of pass interference on almost every play. The TV announcers talked about it continually complete with replays. Yet the referees never called it. So don’t be too hard on the Spartan receivers, I am sure they were doing the best they could. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:25:08 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26660 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26661 Fine show. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:37:14 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26661 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26662 A statement game! With a big win over Michigan, the team had to answer the call when they were losing on their own home field. Great Job Coach D. and company, great job. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:01:38 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26662 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26663 Ohh goshdamn….this is my jammmm….Swenson’s kicking 44 yard field goals until the a.m.! Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:02:17 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26663 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26664 Rick: While that is true, there were some that were just the fault of MSU receivers. Like Cunningham just dropping the ball for a sure touchdown unacceptable. There were a couple more drops like that. But yes, there were no doubt some missed calls. but, I think that this shows MSU has turned one corner and won’t be counted out of games like that. Great job Brett and the rest of the Spartans, now on to face Purdue. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:03:30 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26664 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26665 Same old Spartan Football??????? Not at all!!! But I wonder what the guys in Detroit are saying. Want to see what they write tomorrow in the newspaper. Great Game!! This is a program win!! GO GREEN!!! GO WHITE!!! Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:22:24 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26665 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26666 Blair White is bar far the best and most talented wide receiver on the team. He continually runs perfect routes and gets himself open nearly every play. Not on that, he actually catches the ball, something his fellow receivers have trouble doing as of late. I was a little disappointed that they came out that flat after beating Michigan’s ass. I was expecting to see a team pumped up and excited, however we saw a team content with how the season had been going. I hope this doesn’t happen again next weekend. Having said that, I’m extremely impressed with the poise and determination the Spartans had at the end of the game. Even though he wasn’t sharp at times, Hoyer came up big in the game winning drive making nearly perfect passes. Swenson has got to be one of the best kickers I’ve seen this season, great kick Brett!! Overall, good win boys. Let’s not overlook Purdue next weekend and make sure to kick their asses before thinking about Penn State. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:33:22 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26666 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26667 Dearest MSU, LOCK UP COACH D’s contract for the next 10 years, make him one of the highest paid in college football. This is what we have been needing for years. Great win today by one and all. Go Green Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:53:43 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26667 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26670 That was simply some good stuff, many of us lost faith in them and thought they were still the chokers. Without a star performance from Javon, we came through and beat em. Last minute defeats feel MIGHTY nice! Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:01:33 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26670 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26673 That was one of the best half time shows I have ever seen. I’ll bet the students had a blast. Great job! Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:45:26 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26673 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26679 Elated over watching the Spartans win again in the 4th quarter, I thought the day couldn’t get any better…until ESPN ran the U-M lowlights and I saw Purdue pick up their first conference win on the old hook & ladder. Enjoy your Winter Break Wolverweenies – you’ve certainly earned it! ps I would’ve posted this on the MI Daily, but I know you U-M losers prefer to read the State News – stay tuned for full coverage of the Spartans Jan 1 Bowl Game! Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:27:02 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26679 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26682 This was an ugly win. There were some careless drops. We absolutely looked flat for the majority of the game. And yet…we still won!! In previous years, we definitely wouldn’t have pulled this off. Wisconsin certainly helped us with their 100+ yards of penalties and their time outs at the end…but I give MAJOR credit to Dantonio, Hoyer, Swenson and Co. for keeping their sh*t together and coming through in the clutch. GO STATE, BEAT PURDUE!!! Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:01:16 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26682 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26684 A Win is Never Ugly. Some of the Plays leading to the win was just as grueling as saw V. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:29:34 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26684 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26688 Where are all the scUM trolls now? Either they don’t want to show their faces here or all the “Wal-Mart Wolverines” have switched over to the Spartan side. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:32:54 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26688 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26694 I have never been more proud of the team. Despite refs not calling pass intereference, despite coming out flat, despite Javon having a rough day, despite the label “same old Spartans”, the Spartans battled all four quarters and found a way to win in the clutch. Hoyer did very well. The Spartan team finally looks like a Spartan team should – tough, resiliant, and winners. Yesterday, they exemplified the MSU ideal. I have never been more proud. GO STATE! Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:52:33 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26694 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26695 The Spartans did not look good in that game and yet they still found a way to win. After watching years of the opposite situation, I was very pleased to see us go out there and take it. How many times have I seen team like UM come from behind after 3.75 quarters of sub-par football and end up winning. There is a new culture thanks to Coach Dantonio that is just fantastic to see. Also, that is two weeks in a row now that the officials have missed multiple pass interference calls against us. What is the deal with that and is there a remedy? On the plus side though, A gift touchdown last week to UM, missed interference calls this week and last and still the Spartans were able to rise above adversity and win. Outstanding! Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:18:33 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26695 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26696 Momma always said life was like an MSU football game. Ya never know just what you’re gonna get. (Dropped passes, play calling, penalties, ugly defense, Hoyer leadership) Stupid is as stupid does. (Rodriguez and the Wolverines) That’s all I have to say about that. (Beat Purdue!!) Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:19:09 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26696 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26698 Great win !! White and Gant were great. Hoyer played very well-he can only put it in your hands-gotta catch it if you are a receiver. Way to go Swenson. Kick-off team much improved. Had a Trifecta yesterday-Michigan State won, Michigan Lost, and Notre Dame Lost. Love it !!! Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:22:52 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26698 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26699 HUGE WIN! Yes it was ugly, yes we came out flat, but in the last ten years I’ve watched Spartan football, every time we came off a big win and played a flat game, you know what happened……WE LOST!!!! So winning, all be it by 1, at the end, against a BAD UW team still counts as a W like the rest. The difference? MARK DANTONIO!! The man can flat out coach. Please sign him to a ten year $30million contract right away. Hell if coach Dick Fraudriguez gets $2.5Mil to win 2games down the road, MD ought to be looking at Donald Trump style Money!!!!! GO GREEN! GO WHITE!! GO STATE!!! Beat Purdont Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:37:20 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26699 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26700 Of course, I got up and left my couch after giving up that WI touchdown. Same old Spartans for sure. I am really surprised that they got it together and came back for the win. Good effort. I can’t say that I’m pleased with Hoyer’s overall play, but a win is win. Purdue may have found a QB so let’s keep it rolling. Good game. Go Green. Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:59:27 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26700 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26711 Folks: I think we won this for the same reason that we used to always lose…penalties. We took two (2!) for 30 yards. I’ve said it before…that used to be a series’ worth in the old days. That evidence of mental discipline, demonstrated play after play, is how the Doctor puts his players in a position to win. Dropped balls, no calls, BAD calls (stupid pylon)…all can be overcome with mental toughness. I like their chances against Undue Perversity. And then with a bye-week to prepare…maybe Sparty makes Unhappy Valley look like Thermopylae? Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:24:24 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26711 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26713 Dantonio is our man, and we better do whatever it takes to keep him here. Hoyer played well, our receivers couldn’t catch the ball, or even hold onto it. He was connecting, they were dropping. Its been so long since we have had a solid football team and program. Go green! Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:40:05 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26713 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26794 Those dropped passes were really frustrating, but if we look at the bright side, the receivers; especially, CD Rucker made himself wide open for multiple times. Once he and other receivers regain the confidence and start catching the ball, our passing game will open up a little better. Thus, we all should stop complaining about the dropped passes in the past, and hope our guys step up and make plays in the last 2 remaining games! Work hard and catch the passes, receivers! Go State! Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:25:22 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26794 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26824 A big thanks to Brett Swenson !!! I live in Wisconsin now and the thought of another year here with them winning was not so good. I can wear my MSU jacket now and listen to them cry about losing hehe. Now if our Basketball team can beat them this year … so far this year is playing put nicely. Go Green Go White Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:56:21 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26824 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26840 CD Rucker = Stone Hands “Dont throw it to Stone Hands!” – Unnecessary Roughness Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:40:15 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/comment/view/26840