Football is Life...The Rest is just Details. (NCAA 11)

[DerkontheOS]

Quote: Originally Posted by hockeyplaya2724

Ouch you lost some good players, love the layout you made it look really good.

Yea, I lost some studs..... I'm especially gonna miss Caper, he was a beastttt.

Thanks, but I pretty much copied yours lol.


Btw, thanks to hockeyplaya2724 for help with the logo.

[DerkontheOS]

Michigan State Spartans 2012 Recruiting Class
69th Overall Class

Michigan State Spartans Recruiting - 2012
NAME	POS	CLASS	HOMETOWN	HT	WT	CALIBER
George Thompson	DT	HS	Lincoln Park, MI	6'4''	273lbs
Casey Long	K	HS	Seagoville, TX	5'11''	177lbs
Brady Thompson	T	JUCO Jr	Fremont, OH	6'6''	281lbs
LaRue Walker	CB	JUCO So	Horsham, PA	5'9''	181lbs
Chase Godfrey	TE	JUCO Jr	Front Royal, VA	6'5''	254lbs
Joey Ward	G	HS	Burbank, GA	6'1''	285lbs
Jason Suggs	WR	HS	Mapleton, UT	6'3''	174lbs
Robert Wilson	WR	JUCO Jr	Richmond Hieghts, OH	5'11''	167lbs
Dave Sims	T	HS	Jupiter, FL	6'1''	288lbs
Michael Fields	T	JUCO Jr	Hauppauge, NY	6'5''	313lbs
Mickey Mayfield	FS	HS	Weslaco, TX	6'2''	205lbs
Larry Bryant	G	HS	Buckeye, AZ	6'3''	298lbs
Kevin Smith	G	HS	Buena Vista, MI	6'4''	297lbs
Adam Perkins	ATH	HS	Huntington Station, NY	6'0''	170lbs
Blake Prince	WR	HS	Grande Ledge, MI	5'10''	177lbs

[DerkontheOS]

NCAA Top Recruiting Classes

Top Recruiting Classes - 2012
RK	TEAM	5	4	3	2	1	TOTAL
1	Texas Longhorns	6	7	7	0	0	20
2	Cal Golden Bears	1	10	11	1	1	24
3	#4 Alabama Crimson Tide	4	7	4	0	3	18
4	Virginia Tech Hokies	2	6	11	3	0	22
5	#15 Texas A&M Aggies	3	5	10	0	0	18
6	#19 Wisconsin Badgers	0	12	6	3	1	22
7	USC Trojans	0	12	6	2	0	20
8	#8 Michigan Wolverines	2	8	7	0	0	17
9	#1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish	3	6	6	0	2	17
10	#12 Miami Hurricanes	0	10	9	1	2	22
11	#23 Georgia Bulldogs	0	8	14	0	0	22
12	#18 Ohio State Buckeyes	1	7	10	2	1	21
13	#17 TCU Horned Frogs	0	9	10	2	0	21
14	#20 South Carolina Gamecocks	0	8	10	4	1	23
15	Florida Gators	0	8	11	2	0	21
16	Boise State Broncos	3	5	4	0	5	17
17	Oklahoma State Cowboys	0	6	14	2	0	22
18	#6 Oklahoma Sooners	0	7	13	0	0	20
19	Tennessee Volunteers	0	6	13	2	2	23
20	#22 Auburn Tigers	1	6	10	1	0	18
21	Stanford Cardinal	0	6	12	4	1	23
22	Pittsburgh Panthers	0	4	16	3	1	24
23	#13 Penn State Nittany Lions	0	8	9	1	0	18
24	Missouri Tigers	0	2	18	4	1	25
25	LSU Tigers	0	3	17	2	0	22

[redsox-rick]

I have just found this and finished reading as well. I really like this and you have done a really good job so far and i'm looking forward to the next season as well.

[DerkontheOS]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsox-rick

I have just found this and finished reading as well. I really like this and you have done a really good job so far and i'm looking forward to the next season as well.

Thanks man, and thanks to everyone who reads this.

[DerkontheOS]

2013 Michigan State Spartans Preview

Spartans Offense
returning starters - 5

Quarterbacks
1. Joe Boisture 6'6'' 206lbs (RS)Junior
2. Vince Collier 6'0'' 195lbs (RS)Freshman
3. Clint Williamson 6'3'' 217lbs (RS)Junior
Vince Mack 6'3'' 219lbs Junior

Grade - C+
Boisture had a pretty decent season last year playing ball control, but this year Coach Young might let him loose and then we will get to see what this kid can really do.

Halfbacks
1. Edwin Baker 5'9'' 204lbs (RS)Senior
2. Nick Hill 5'7'' 187lbs (RS)Junior
3. Noah Walker 5'11'' 199lbs (RS)Sophomore
4. James Nash 6'1'' 214lbs (RS)Sophomore

Grade - C+
Caper is gone and gonna be dearly missed, but Baker will to a good job filling in. Baker is more of a scat back, fast and agile, and Caper was more of a power back.

Fullbacks
1. Tony Evans 6'2'' 261lbs Sophomore
2. Alex Williams 6'2'' 261lbs Sophomore

Grade - D
Tony Evans is the unsung hero of the Spartans offense, he played a key role in Capers 2,000 yard rushing performance. Evans greatly improved in the off-season, don't be surprised if he gets some carries this year

Wide Receivers
1. Jeremy Langford 6'0'' 187lbs (RS)Junior
2. Keith Mumphery 5'11'' 204lbs (RS)Junior
3. Lance Mansfield 6'0'' 74lbs Sophomore
4. Donald Spencer 6'2'' 212lbs (RS)Senior
5. Robert Wilson 5'11'' 167lbs Junior
6. Thomas Anderson 6'4'' 178lbs Sophomore
Noah Cason 6'2'' 176lbs (RS)Sophomore
Ernest McBride 6'3'' 188lbs (RS)Sophomore
Blake Prince 5'10'' 177lbs Freshman
Adam Perkins 6'0'' 170lbs Freshman
Jason Suggs 6'3'' 174lbs Freshman

Grade - C
There are some very good Yac gainers here in Jeremy Langford and Keith Mumphery. Also, Mansfield is a good possession receiver.

Tight Ends
1. Chase Godfrey 6'5'' 254lbs Junior
2. Cameron Taylor 6'7'' 221lbs Junior
3. Alex Williams 6'3'' 241lbs (RS)Sophomore

Grade - C-
Some fans were worried about the departure of Sims and who was gonna replace him. Well, MSU went out and got a very good Juco Tight End who is just as good as Sims.

Tackles
1LT. Skyler Schofner 6'7'' 294lbs (RS)Junior
1RT. Brady Thompson 6'6'' 281lbs Junior
2LT. Trey Williams 6'7'' 332lbs (RS)Sophomore
2RT. Dave Hunt 6'4'' 325lbs (RS)Sophomore
3LT. Michael Fields 6'5'' 313lbs Junior
3RT. Steve Lowe 6'7'' 326lbs (RS)Freshman
Dave Sims 6'1'' 288lbs Freshman

Grade - C-
The offensive line was hit hard by Graduations, but still has some solid players in Skyler Schofner and a very good Juco player in Brady Thompson.

Guards
1LG. Micajah Reynolds 6'5'' 313lbs (RS)Senior
1RG. Travis Jackson 6'4'' 283lbs (RS)Junior
2LG. Ryan Ward 6'5'' 292lbs (RS)Freshman
2RG. Larry Bryant 6'3'' 298lbs Freshman
Joey Ward 6'1'' 285lbs Freshman
Kevin Smith 6'4'' 297lbs Freshman

Grade - D+
This is the Spartans weak point on the team. It's going to be harder for them to run up the middle, which is what they made their living on last year.

Centers
1. Nate Klatt 6'4'' 298lbs (RS)Senior
2. Brock Miller 6'2'' 296lbs (RS)Sophomore

Grade - C+
Klatt adds some stability to the interior line and he will have to be playing hard to help the Halfbacks get those short yardage gains.

Spartans Defense
returning starters - 6

Defensive Ends
1LE. Tim Brown 6'6'' 211lbs Sophomore
1RE. William Gholston 6'7'' 255lbs (RS)Junior
2LE. Taylor Calero 6'3'' 240lbs (RS)Junior
2RE. Marcus McCray 6'3'' 263lbs (RS)Sophomore

Grade - C+
Tim Brown is a good looking young prospect and will play on the opposite side of one of the best players to come through MSU. This dangerous tandem will reek havoc on opposing Quarterbacks all season.

Defensive Tackles
1. Blake Treadwell 6'3'' 283lbs (RS)Senior
2. Anthony White 6'3'' 321lbs (RS)Junior
3. Christian Slaughter 6'1'' 273lbs Sophomore
Robert Mosley 6'6'' 320lbs Sophomore
George Thompson 6'4'' 273lbs Freshman

Grade - C+
With Jerel Worthy gone the Spartans need another play maker on the inside of this defensive line, it will e interesting to see who steps up and produces.

Outside Linebackers
1LOLB. Jeremy Gainer 6'1'' 237lbs (RS)Senior
1ROLB. Chris Norman 6'1'' 232lbs (RS)Senior
2LOLB. Justin Wilson 6'0'' 225lbs (RS)Junior
2ROLB. Jamie Austin 5'11'' 224lbs Sophomore
3LOLB. Cedric Robinson 6'2'' 184lbs (RS)Freshman

Grade - C+
Norman is back for his Senior year and is looking stronger and faster than ever, he will more than likely be in the opponents backfield a lot. Also, Jeremy Gainer will get his first college start and looks poised to prove he can play as good as any of the MSU Linebackers.

Middle Linebackers
1. Tyquan Hammock 6'0'' 256lbs (RS)Senior
2. Max Bullough 6'3'' 231lbs (RS)Junior
3. Clint Poole 6'3'' 217lbs (RS)Sophomore

Grade - B-
Tyquan Hammock is also back for his Senior year, making this one of the best defensive backfields in the Big Ten.

Corner Backs
1. Chase Parker 5'9'' 178lbs (RS)Senior
2. Justin Fry 6'1'' 175lbs (RS)Sophomore
3. Mylan Hicks 5'11'' 185lbs (RS)Junior
4. LaRue Walker 5'9'' 181lbs Sophomore
5. Kurtis Drummond 6'2'' 201lbs (RS)Junior
Brett McGill 6'1'' 180lbs (RS)Sophomore
Chris Smith 5'11'' 174lbs (RS)Freshman

Grade - C
The biggest play maker in the Spartans secondary, Chase Parker, will be lining up every week on the opposing teams best receiver. Also, Justin Fry has finally moved up to the second Corner Back slot and is more than ready to produce. Hopefully, these two will improve on MSU's very sub par pass defense last year.

Free Safeties
1. Isaiah Lewis 5'11'' 193lbs (RS)Junior
2. Mickey Mayfield 6'2'' 205lbs Freshman
Willie Mangum 5'11'' 173lbs Junior

Grade - C-
Lewis is also back and ready to win the Big Ten Championship. If Lewis wants that to come true he will have to stop big plays and cover deep routes, which doesn't look like it will be a problem for him this year.

Strong Safeties
1. Shawn Davis 6'3'' 200lbs Junior
2. David Walton 6'3'' 215lbs (RS)Freshman

Grade - C-
With Jairus Jones playing football on Sundays, Shawn Davis will have his chance to step up and prove himself. But judging by the team scrimmage he isn't as good as Jones and will require help from this front seven to stop Half Backs.

Spartans Special Teams
returning starters - 1

Kickers
1. Casey Long 5'11'' 177lbs Freshman
2. Jonathan Mason 6'1'' 178lbs (RS)Freshman

Grade - C
Casey Long is no Dan Conroy, but he is a promising prospect who could progress to Conroy's legacy.

Punters
1. Jonathan Mason 6'1'' 178lbs (RS)Freshman
2. Casey Long 5'11'' 177lbs Freshman

Grade - C
With Conroy gone Mason will step up and prove he has a big leg also.

Kick Returners
1. Keith Mumphery 5'11'' 204lbs (RS)Junior
2. Isaiah Lewis 5'11'' 193lbs (RS)Junior

Grade - B-
Mumphery will be returning kicks once again, this time along side Lewis. Making them one of the fast returning tandems in the NCAA.

Punt Returners
1. Keith Mumphery 5'11'' 204lbs (RS)Junior
2. Jeremy Langford 6'0'' 187lbs (RS)Junior

Grade - B-
Baker is taking over the starting Half Back job so Mumphery will be returning punts also, using his speed to give the Spartans a shorter field.

Overall Grade - C+
MSU has their highest pre-season ranking in a very long time and the fans have high hopes, but it's gonna be tough without Caper and the solid offensive line last year. Not so fast though, Boisture is improve and so is the receiving corps. Plus, one of the best defenses in the Big Ten has most of their star players returning. Don't be surprised if MSU rises in the rankings fast and wins the Big Ten...... Let the 2013 season begin!!

*denotes red shirted
* denotes returning starter

Michigan State Spartans Preseason All-Americans

William Gholston 6'7'' 255lbs (RS)Junior RE
--- All-NCAA 1st team
--- All-Big Ten 1st team

Tyquan Hammock 6'0'' 256lbs (RS)Senior MLB
--- All-NCAA 1st team
--- All-Big Ten 1st team

Blake Treadwell 6'3'' 283lbs (RS)Senior DT
--- All-Big Ten 1st team

Chris Norman 6'1'' 232lbs (RS)Senior ROLB
--- All-Big Ten 1st team

Chase Parker 5'9'' 178lbs (RS)Senior CB
--- All-Big Ten 1st team

Isaiah Lewis 5'11'' 193bs (RS)Junior FS
--- All-Big Ten 1st team

Joe Boisture 6'6'' 206lbs (RS)Junior QB
--- All-Big Ten 2nd team

Edwin Baker 5'9'' 204lbs (RS)Senior HB
--- All-Big Ten 2nd team

Mylan Hicks 5'11'' 185bs (RS)Junior CB
--- All-Big Ten 2nd team

Keith Mumphery 5'11'' 204lbs (RS)Junior Returner
--- All-Big Ten 2nd team

[DerkontheOS]

Michigan State Spartans 2013 Schedule

BYE
vs Army W 38-7
at #2 Notre Dame W 38-13
at #4 Oklahoma W 28-25
at Illinois W 45-0
vs #3 Michigan W 23-12
BYE
at #8 Ohio State W 14-10
vs Northwestern W 27-0
vs Indiana W 34-28
at Purdue L 13-17
at Minnesota W 26-7
vs #7 Penn State L 18-21
vs Texas W 34-15
BYE

A+ schedule strength

*denotes conference game

[DerkontheOS]

NCAA Preseason

NCAA Football Rankings - Coaches Poll - Updated: Aug 24, 2013
RK	TEAM	RECORD	PTS	LAST WEEK
1	Alabama(37)	0-0	1501	---
2	Notre Dame(23)	0-0	1315	---
3	Michigan(1)	0-0	1298	---
4	Oklahoma	0-0	1213	---
5	Nebraska	0-0	1166	---
6	Michigan State	0-0	1124	---
7	Penn State	0-0	1092	---
8	Ohio State	0-0	1072	---
9	Georgia	0-0	901	---
10	Ole Miss	0-0	887	---
11	Texas A&M	0-0	821	---
12	Iowa	0-0	753	---
13	Miami	0-0	696	---
14	South Carolina	0-0	679	---
15	West Virginia	0-0	609	---
16	Wisconsin	0-0	536	---
17	LSU	0-0	528	---
18	Auburn	0-0	520	---
19	Utah	0-0	498	---
20	Oregon	0-0	454	---
21	Virginia Tech	0-0	394	---
22	Arizona State	0-0	325	---
23	Rutgers	0-0	315	---
24	TCU	0-0	309	---
25	Florida	0-0	284	---

2009 winner: Alabama 37 vs Texas 21
2010 winner: Ohio State 45 vs Washington 24
2011 winner: Alabama 31 vs Texas 14
2012 winner: Notre Dame 24 - Alabama 17

Heisman Watch - Updated: Aug 24, 2013
NAME	POS	SCHOOL		SEASON STATS
Tavon Austin	HB	West Virginia		304 Car, 1545 Yds, 16 TD
Nolan Heath	WR	Nebraska		66 Rec, 940 Yds, 14 TD
A.J. Derby	TE	Iowa		90 Rec, 1118 Yds, 13 TD
Quinn Woods	QB	Aub		192/350, 2369 Yds, 17 TD, 8 Int
Shane Graham	WR	Penn State		48 Rec, 733 Yds, 13 TD

2009 winner: Mark Ingram HB Bama
2010 winner: Jake Locker QB Wash
2011 winner: Malcolm Williams WR Texas
2012 winner: Tom Savage QB RU

Big Ten Conference Standings - Updated: Aug 24, 2013
TEAM	REC	PCT	CONF	PF	PA	STRK
#3 Michigan	0-0	0.000	0-0	0	0	--
#6 Michigan State	0-0	0.000	0-0	0	0	--
#7 Penn State	0-0	0.000	0-0	0	0	--
#8 Ohio State	0-0	0.000	0-0	0	0	--
#12 Iowa	0-0	0.000	0-0	0	0	--
#16 Wisconsin	0-0	0.000	0-0	0	0	--
Minnesota	0-0	0.000	0-0	0	0	--
Indiana	0-0	0.000	0-0	0	0	--
Purdue	0-0	0.000	0-0	0	0	--
Illinois	0-0	0.000	0-0	0	0	--
Northwestern	0-0	0.000	0-0	0	0	--

2009 winner: Ohio State
2010 winner: Ohio State
2011 winner: Michigan State
2012 winner: Michigan