Life events, both personal and global, had made me uninterested in this blog. Also, the older I became, the less I cared about obsessing over the ups-and-downs of 18-22 year old college athletes.
Commence the "record scratch" sound effect.
So last year, in Mel Tucker's first year as MSU football head coach--flying by the seat of his pants in the bizarre COVID season--finished with a 2-5 record. The five losses ranged from embarrassing (Rutgers) to blowouts (Indiana, Iowa, Ohio State). The Spartans' two wins were improbable victories against Michigan and Northwestern. (Northwestern was actually good last year).
Michigan's 2020 season wasn't much better than Michigan State's. UM was 2-4 and they were only saved from a fifth loss when their game against Ohio State was cancelled due to COVID.
In 2021, Michigan State has exceeded all expectations--except maybe their own--and are 7-0. Michigan is also 7-0, but it's hard to say if they've exceeded expectations because the hype surrounding Michigan is extreme every year whether it's warranted or not.
I have no idea what will happen on Saturday. I have to assume it will be a close game, probably decided by less than ten points. As usual, I will likely have to imbibe massive quantities of alcohol to numb myself from the anxiety and agony of the game.
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