Read more about the article My MSUings on “depleted” Ohio State routing Spartans and more on Bear Bryant fiction

My MSUings on “depleted” Ohio State routing Spartans and more on Bear Bryant fiction

By TOM SHANAHAN My MSUings from Michigan State football’s 52-12 loss to No. 4-ranked Ohio State Saturday at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans dropped to 2-4, while Buckeyes (5-0) gained a decisive win it needed in the hunt for one of four College Football Playoff berths. In the morning, I was driving and listening the ESPN’s Saturday morning radio show, "Dari and Mel," when it was announced Ohio State was without three starting offensive linemen among four starters and…

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Read more about the article Cutcliffe takes blame, adds to his schedule to face Virginia

Cutcliffe takes blame, adds to his schedule to face Virginia

Photo: Chase Brice sacked as he fumbled. By TOM SHANAHAN When Duke coach David Cutcliffe retires and writes his book on his football life, he needs to include a chapter for people in their mid-60s with advice on workout and diet routines to maintain energy and work ethic. Cutcliffe, who turned 66 last week, pointed his finger at himself when explaining how the Blue Devils (0-2, 0-2 ACC) took a step backward with a 26-6 loss to Boston…

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Read more about the article Duffy’s 1972 QB option and last hurrah with upset of No. 5 Ohio State

Duffy’s 1972 QB option and last hurrah with upset of No. 5 Ohio State

Forty-plus years later it’s a moment Michigan State’s 1972 football team can celebrate despite an otherwise underachieving season that turned out to be their College Hall of Fame coach’s final season. The Spartans finished with a 5-5-1 record, but when the record had slipped to 2-4-1, Duffy Daugherty announced the night before facing Purdue he would retire at the end of what was his 19th season. Michigan State responded with a 22-12 win. Then, the Spartans made it two…

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