Extremely late suggestion for Big Ten division names

Punchy and Slappy.

Win or lose (MSU-IU 2011-11-19)

Win

Giordano's

Lose

Tony's

Either Way

Passing a spittoon back and forth does not make this a rivalry game.

Last Week

I am likely to miss the first fifteen minutes of the football game because I'll still be playing Lufia 2.

I somehow missed this when it started

George Lowe does voice-overs for Lego commercials now.

Hearing George Lowe without seeing Space Ghost is surprisingly frustrating.

Win or lose (MSU-Iowa 2011-11-12)

Win

Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals

Lose

Mario is Missing!

Either Way

Only one of these games is getting a dust shield.

Last Week

The burrito was delicious.

Win or lose (MSU-UMinn 2011-11-05)

Win

Steak burrito from Chipotle.

Lose

Twelve White Castles.

Michigan State foots a good winball

Undoubtedly one of the best final plays that I will ever see.

Open letter that I know Mark Dantonio isn't going to read

...because, in truth, nobody reads my blog, even if it is one of the top Google hits for, "Get the Janus coin!"

Dear Coach,

I think it would be best if you had William Gholston sit out the Wisconsin game. I am willing to shrug off most of the personal fouls that were committed during yesterday's game because while they were unnecessary, they at least resembled things that one might expect to happen during a normal game of football. However, grabbing a player's facemask and twisting his helmet while he is at the bottom of a pile and cannot rotate his shoulders is never acceptable. People may say that this game will live with the players for the rest of their lives, but winning or losing a football game is meaningless compared with breaking one's neck.

I know that Will is part of a star defensive line and that his presence or absence could have a huge effect on the next game's outcome. I know that it will probably be the biggest game of MSU's regular season. That is exactly why I think it is so important for Will to sit it out, and to stay out for the whole game rather than coming back in after the half. If you are not willing to potentially sacrifice a game in the name of sportsmanship, then you value winning above sportsmanship, and your team will see that. I fear for the program's future if you tolerate such behavior.

Your defensive coordinator said that you don't want to hurt anybody. Prove it.

Yours,

Some Guy Who Writes a Blog That You Don't Read