Friday, December 26, 2008

So...how exactly is MSU going to stop us?


Knowshon Moreno (Image: Hipple)

In all the talk about how the Ringer and the Spartan rushing attack will cause problems for Georgia, I don't see enough discussion of the opposite issue. How is Michigan State going to stop Georgia?

Realistically, Ringer will get his touches, and he'll get his yards. However, the Michigan State defense is ranked 71st nationally against the run, 63rd against the pass and 62nd in total defense. By comparison, the Georgia defense is ranked 40th, 33rd and 28th respectively in those categories. In their favor defensively, they allowed 3.7 points per game fewer than the Dawgs.

The only offenses that the Spartans have faced remotely comparable to the Bulldog attack were from Cal and Penn State. Two schools that tore into MSU for 38 and 49 points respectively.

If we show up ready to play, I'm thinking....44-24 Dawgs win.

See Also:
-- No News on NFL Opportunities - AJC
-- Heirs Apparent - Get the Picture
-- Attractions a Distraction? - ABH
-- Tickets: Capital One Bowl starting at $28

PWD

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