Outback Bowl Game Thread

[ShotgunDawg]

Alright, let's go!

Big day today.

I'm not totally sure what I'm looking for today. Just win baby & keep the ship headed in the right direction.

I've longed hoped that big bowl wins would help recruiting, but 2011 the recruiting debacle that happened after the Michigan has changed my viewpoint on that.

[BeastMan]

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[maroonmania]

No way we win now. Herbstreit picked against us.***

[Bass Chaser]

Stadium is very nice with great sound system.

[parabrave]

Let's go State.

[ShotgunDawg]

Today McShay has Simmons ranked as the 5th best DT? What an idiot. I wonder if he really believes that on talent or is he being PC due to Simmons' incident?

[ShotgunDawg]

Color analyst looks like he's running a casino

[99jc]

Shotgun you said you were going to the game. I knew you were full of shit.

[ShotgunDawg]

Molly is fire today

[ShotgunDawg]

Shotgun you said you were going to the game. I knew you were full of shit.

Ended up having something come up. Really wanted to be there.

Not my decision

[parabrave]

Well we lost the toss. Call tails and it comes up heads. Hopefully not a good indication on how the game goes.

[ShotgunDawg]

Why did Dedrick return that?

[maroonmania]

Well lost 10 yards in field position due to that dumb decision.

[ShotgunDawg]

I like the quick pass. We don't do that enough

[Quaoarsking]

Nick Fitzgerald will NOT be the first MSU QB to win 3 bowl games, despite what the commentator said. Who's giving them this information?

Dak won in 2015 and KT in 2017.

[ShotgunDawg]

Dropped pass. Gotta catch that.

We really need a TE that can post up in the middle & move the chains

[maroonmania]

Well lost 10 yards in field position due to that dumb decision.

And then follow up with a 3 and out.

[ShotgunDawg]

Damn, did Tucker Day get better?

[ShotgunDawg]

Dang Simmons

[BrunswickDawg]

Crowd sounds very MSU heavy

[ShotgunDawg]

We are going to massacre this Iowa OL

[parabrave]

Guess the defense is going to have to do it all today.

[maroonmania]

Simmons is planning to go out in style!

[RocketDawg]

I think they've now noticed our Defense.

[ShotgunDawg]

Malik Dear sighting. Wow

[msstate7]

Our defense is great

[BeardoMSU]

Defense beastin' already.

[Dawgology]

Was that Malik that almost fudged that punt?

[Dawgology]

First team to a pick-6 wins probably hahah

[RocketDawg]

Was that Malik that almost fudged that punt?

Yes.

[ATTILLA THE DOG]

Dropped pass. Gotta catch that.

We really need a TE that can post up in the middle & move the chains

Cumbest and Spivey

[parabrave]

Ok now its time for a full dose of AW.

[msbulldog]

FITZ!

[Goldendawg]

I hate ESPN. Background color on bottom scoreboard for us is orange!

[Goldendawg]

Mr. Dependable AW for the 1st down.

[ShotgunDawg]

We are going to miss Aeris. As much as I like Kylin, I don't think he gets that first down

[ShotgunDawg]

Interesting way to use KT.

Wonder if we are setting something up?

[ShotgunDawg]

Thomas has to get that first down right there. Poor WR play

[bobtail bob]

Aeris is the hero this offense deserves today

[Goldendawg]

Austin Williams misses his block.

[ShotgunDawg]

Austin Williams misses his block.

Still gotta make that guy miss. Was manhandled by an arm tackle.

Austin Williams has been so disappointing to me this year

[Irondawg]

This Iowa team defense is pretty sound as well.

[chef dixon]

We use Thomas way too much

[SailingDawg]

Interesting way to use KT.

Wonder if we are setting something up?

Looked like he was going wide on one play. Pass to him and pass back to Fitz?

[ShotgunDawg]

This Iowa team defense is pretty sound as well.

We are going to have to make them back off

[Matt3467]

We use Thomas way too much

Thomas is Moorhead's Holloway.

[ShotgunDawg]

Atta boy Jace. Good start

[parabrave]

Well we get 3.

[Dawgology]

We are going to have to make them back off

Agreed. They don’t respect the pass at all. Which is supposed to be their weakness on the defend

[Kingbarkus]

Interesting way to use KT.

Wonder if we are setting something up?

KT ran directly into the Iowa defender. Hope he has better vision going forward.

[Cooterpoot]

Thomas did all he could on that pass. Williams with a terrible effort vs one of the top DBs in the Big 10.

[maroonmania]

And special teams gives up a 35 yard return on a kickoff into the end zone. Good play by our defense though gives us another 3 and out.

[chef dixon]

What a ****ing play by Brule

[Cooterpoot]

Crazy punt

[msbulldog]

Damn what a catch by Brule!

[ShotgunDawg]

What a play by Creme

[ShotgunDawg]

KT is quicker than Fitz. I think him running the ball next year could be really good

[maroonmania]

Is it really that hard to find a helmet size that will stay on Fitz's head?

[bobtail bob]

They are daring us to throw downfield

[parabrave]

Lets get a TD on this drive. Can't waste this field position.

[ShotgunDawg]

Is it really that hard to find a helmet size that will stay on Fitz's head?

Will be one of the unsolved mysteries in the history of MSU football

[Kingbarkus]

Can we get Guidry involved?

[chef dixon]

We have set up a down field throw beautifully. Dial it up Moorhead

[Goldendawg]

Still getting the play in with about 10 seconds left. Is this going to be normal with this offense always?

[msbulldog]

We need to continue to run it down their throats with AW and Fitz, soften up their D and then throw it deep.

[ShotgunDawg]

Unreal KT. Catch the damn ball

[chef dixon]

Moorhead is trying to phase KT out of the QB position

[VandelayIndustries]

Geez

[Irondawg]

Darn good play. Too bad KT dropped it

[Cooterpoot]

Stupid stuff with KT.

[msstate7]

Are we trying to make an athlete of key? Gotta catch that, key

[Dawgology]

Wtf...put a real WR in their and it’s a TD.... why???

[ShotgunDawg]

What is Fitz doing there?

[msbulldog]

Wheeeewww!

[Cooterpoot]

Yet another terrible throw from Fitz.

[msstate7]

Jeez

[Irondawg]

Boy if fitz just put air under that to the back pylon it’s a Td

[maroonmania]

All Fitz had to do there was loft one into the end zone and it was an easy TD. Jackson all by his lonesome.

[ShotgunDawg]

Christmann is oddly awesome

[Dawgology]

I think that pass was touched. It was wobbling weird

[msstate7]

Yet another terrible throw from Fitz.

Rouge gonna get mad. Fitz just as good a passer as fromm and tua.

[ShotgunDawg]

All Fitz had to do there was loft one into the end zone and it was an easy TD. Jackson all by his lonesome.

Fitz just doesn't see passing game. Is what it is at this point

[Cooterpoot]

Dominating and only have 6 pts. Not good vs a well coached team.

[Irondawg]

Story of our season showing up here early....missed opportunities on offense

[MarketingBully]

Two missed TDs on that drive one Fitz threw perfectly the other Fitz fitzed the ball.

[msstate7]

Perhaps Jackson didn't break the route off right

[ShotgunDawg]

Are we trying to make an athlete of key? Gotta catch that, key

Makes me wonder if it's transfer or Schrader next year?

[Goldendawg]

Unreal KT. Catch the damn ball

Well, he's not our answer at receiver either.

[msstate7]

Makes me wonder if it's transfer or Schrader next year?

That's what I was wondering too. Definitely fields... do not wake me from my dreaming please

[Goldendawg]

Stupid stuff with KT.

Moorehead gotta out think the other team.

[ShotgunDawg]

After watching the playoff the other night, it's so clear how limited we are due to our passing game.

I know everyone wants to RTGDF, but there is an extremely limited ceiling in that. We've got to improve in the passing game or we are stuck

[Scared_Hitless]

Moorhead dialing up some nice calls with alot of wrinkles. Players are not executing in the slightest.

[MarketingBully]

That's what I was wondering too. Definitely fields... do not wake me from my dreaming please

If we get Fields we’d go 9-3 or 10-2.

[chef dixon]

You can't expect KT to catch a Fitz scud missile when our receivers can't even usually do it

[MarketingBully]

After watching the playoff the other night, it's so clear how limited we are due to our passing game.

I know everyone wants to RTGDF, but there is an extremely limited ceiling in that. We've got to improve in the passing game or we are stuck

If we had Tua or Lawrence, we’d be executing at that level too.

[parabrave]

1st half total yds. MSU 72, Iowa -8

[Saltydog]

think.

[BrunswickDawg]

Meanwhile, we held Iowa to -17 total yards in the first quarter.

[msstate7]

Well, he's not our answer at receiver either.


You can't expect KT to catch a Fitz scud missile when our receivers can't even usually do it

I do. Players at the sec level should catch balls that hit them in the hands

[West Tn Dawg]

You can't expect KT to catch a Fitz scud missile when our receivers can't even usually do it

That's bullshit! That pass was perfect. He dropped it!

[MarketingBully]

Tua and Lawrence put the ball in the gut of the receiver and throw players open. The national championship game will be fun to watch as you will see the top pick in the 2020 draft going against the top pick in the 2021 draft.

[msstate7]

God almighty kobe

[Liverpooldawg]

think.

He played.

[Kingbarkus]

52...idiot.

[Cooterpoot]

Sweat played. Passing downs.

[maroonmania]

With all our celebrating on D the refs were looking for anything they could flag.

[msstate7]

Why aren't they running screens?

[parabrave]

Are these SEC Refs?

[Scared_Hitless]

Cheap flag

[msstate7]

Are these SEC Refs?

Pac12

[bobtail bob]

Iowa coach whining after every play

[Cooterpoot]

Running our mouths too much

[ShotgunDawg]

Not sure I've seen a guy get called for targeting on a non-tackle

[msstate7]

Damn

[Dawgology]

Wow. Refs are trying to make a game of it anyway

[Cooterpoot]

Smitherman is gone

[maroonmania]

Running our mouths too much

As usual, been a problem all year. Now another 15 yarder. We are going to gift them at least a FG.

[MarketingBully]

Horrible refs.

[msstate7]

Not sure I've seen a guy get called for targeting on a non-tackle

Bc he just used his helmet. Arms down

[MarketingBully]

That’s not targeting.

[msstate7]

Wow. Refs are trying to make a game of it anyway

He led with the helmet

[RocketDawg]

That wasn't targeting, but they get 15 yds anyway. Bad call. Let's see if the ejection is overturned.

[magrooder]

Looked like he lead with his shoulder to me.

[ShotgunDawg]

Wow. Call holds up.

Terrible by Smitherman

[Dawgology]

Refs are going to march them to the end zone this drive obviously. Our offense is going to HAVE to produce more than field goals here. They must.

[Goldendawg]

Meanwhile, we held Iowa to -17 total yards in the first quarter.

And we may be down 7-6 in a minute due to penalties.

[Cooterpoot]

It’s a good call. We’ve lost our focus a little running our mouths and shoving guys.

[maroonmania]

Horrible refs.

Not sure if it was truly a throat slash but right there if we had wrapped up the ball carrier instead of trying to knock him down like a bowling pin there would have been no penalty

[Kingbarkus]

Please don’t let this turn into UK 2.0.

[Scared_Hitless]

What a joke these refs are. They cannot gain a yard legit so flag them down the field

[MarketingBully]

Wow. Call holds up.

Terrible by Smitherman

There was no intent there. Bad call imo.

[CadaverDawg]

Drive would be over if not for the idiotic throat slash. It's amazing how much we hurt ourselves

[ShotgunDawg]

Doesn't the WR have to defenseless?. Really odd call from officials looking to make a call

[msstate7]

There was no intent there. Bad call imo.

Intent doesn't matter

[MarketingBully]

Two first downs due to penalty this is dumb. Come on defense! Shit.

[Scared_Hitless]

Welp next man up confirmed

[maroonmania]

Refs are going to march them to the end zone this drive obviously. Our offense is going to HAVE to produce more than field goals here. They must.

Yep, Iowa still with no first downs other than by penalty but still sit on our 35.

[parabrave]

Bullshit call

[ShotgunDawg]

our defense is kicking ass & taking names

[MarketingBully]

Doesn't the WR have to defenseless?. Really odd call from officials looking to make a call

It was a shit call.

[maroonmania]

Thanks D. Gave them 3 with stupidity.

[MarketingBully]

That field goal was caused by 30 yards of penalties.

[ShotgunDawg]

We gotta be careful of leaping over the center on that FG

The refs could've easily called a 15 yard penalty right there

[Dawgology]

Lucky to keep it to 3 with the way that abortion of a drive was going

[Dawgology]

Offense HaS to step up here. Run these mother****ers over

[MarketingBully]

Need a TD here. Need our offense to wake up and stop playing Johnny Grab Ass.

[Cooterpoot]

Offense needs to get their crap together. Play calling has been exceptionally conservative.

[magrooder]

Looks like these refs think we're playing Bama

[msstate7]

We gotta be careful of leaping over the center on that FG

The refs could've easily called a 15 yard penalty right there

That's pro rule. Never seen that called in college. Don't think it's a college rule

[parabrave]

Now lets drive the ball down their throats like we are able to a get a TD.

[CadaverDawg]

Iowa will play smart and will take advantage of every stupid mistake we make. We just handed them a dose of confidence...now a game we should dominate turns into a dog fight. Stupidity kills

[Goldendawg]

our defense is kicking ass & taking names

Our lack of O keeping them in the game. This kind of trend really worries me. We need to march down the field for a TD and put them away.

[maroonmania]

Bullshit call

While I'm surprised they called it because it was a glancing blow, but you can't hit the opposing player in the helmet with your helmet out in the open like that. I knew it would be upheld after it got called.

[MarketingBully]

Offense needs to get their crap together. Play calling has been exceptionally conservative.

Actually it’s been a decent mix our offense isn’t executing worth a shit. For instance, two plays called last drive should have been TDs. That’s not conservative.

[99jc]

Were gonna win despite moorhead offense.

[Liverpooldawg]

Offense needs to get their crap together. Play calling has been exceptionally conservative.

Yeah, a downfield pass to the backup QB just screams conservative. ******

[TUSK]

That's pro rule. Never seen that called in college. Don't think it's a college rule

It was called on Bammer vs MSU a couple years ago... Kept a drive alive.

[NCDawg]

As usual, been a problem all year. Now another 15 yarder. We are going to gift them at least a FG.

Similar to Kentucky. Moorhead has to clamp down on all that crap.

[IOA]

Kicking a Field Goal to correct disobedience.

[msstate7]

It was called on Bammer vs MSU a couple years ago... Kept a drive alive.

That's right. Apologies... that's the 1 time I've seen it called

[Cooterpoot]

Actually it’s been a decent mix our offense isn’t executing worth a shit. For instance, two plays called last drive should have been TDs. That’s not conservative.

No deep balls, no real throws down field to WRs.

[Scared_Hitless]

Were gonna win despite moorhead offense.

Cant really blame the coach when people are running wide open and missing blocks and dropping passes.

[CadaverDawg]

Time for our "Offensive Guru", "best OC in the Big10", "guy who knows Iowa well"....,to do his damn job and generate some offense and points. You have a dominant D...give them some help

[Dawgology]

Well that does it. Molly is a hotty

[ShotgunDawg]

Can we at least take a shot deep?

[ShotgunDawg]

What an awful throw by Fitz

[maroonmania]

And Fitz overthrows an open guy.

[Scared_Hitless]

Hill is powerful but he avoids zero contact

[Dawgology]

I must be 2 minutes behind everyone on my feed. Are you at the game Shotgun?

[ShotgunDawg]

Fitz looking like Dak in the pocket right there. No movement

[MarketingBully]

Nick Fitz has no awareness.

[IOA]

fumble

[ShotgunDawg]

Should've been roughing the passer right there. Terrible no call

[Liverpooldawg]

No deep balls, no real throws down field to WRs.

Are you even watching the game? There have been several.

[Goldendawg]

Yeah, a downfield pass to the backup QB just screams conservative. ******

Not conservative, but too cute.

[RocketDawg]

Didn't 94 for Iowa just commit a persona foul? Slammed one of our players to the ground with an arm around the neck.

[bluelightstar]

It is crazy that Fitz hasn’t gotten a lick better after all this time

[Cooterpoot]

Are you even watching the game? There have been several.

That drive we had one. The rest, nothing. We threw to TE and damn QB other drives.

[GreenheadDawg]

It’s really, really tough to watch our offense play. I want to change the channel everytime they are on the field

[ShotgunDawg]

Didn't 94 for Iowa just commit a persona foul? Slammed one of our players to the ground with an arm around the neck.

Should've been. Bad no call

[99jc]

Cant really blame the coach when people are running wide open and missing blocks and dropping passes.

Yeah well what the hell is Keyton doing plying slot back that dropped a td. That's on Fatass his offense is shit.

[MarketingBully]

fumble

Get out of our game thread!!! And wrong btw!

[maroonmania]

Iowa will play smart and will take advantage of every stupid mistake we make. We just handed them a dose of confidence...now a game we should dominate turns into a dog fight. Stupidity kills

Moorhead has certainly not stressed disciplined play this year. We have to play smart against a disciplined team like Iowa because they aren't going to give us anything.

[Scared_Hitless]

Aeris is better for our team Hill loses yards way to often. He tries to break every play.

[IMissJack]

JoMo and the offense need to get it together. Our offense has not been good against a decent defense all season.

[RocketDawg]

I must be 2 minutes behind everyone on my feed. Are you at the game Shotgun?

Are you streaming? They're always behind.

[bobtail bob]

A extra month of practice to come out with the same shit on offense

[Liverpooldawg]

Didn't 94 for Iowa just commit a persona foul? Slammed one of our players to the ground with an arm around the neck.

Yes.

[CadaverDawg]

We look like we did vs Kentucky & Florida....like the better team, but our offense is a shit show because our QB can't pass. What a joke

[Dawgology]

Would have been a TD if we put an actual WR out there instead of the backup QB. I just don’t know why he did that shit. Ridiculous

[Red Sox Dawg]

Our receivers get no separation. Makes Fitz hold it too long and then he tries to throw it in a small window...just not working. Gotta make some easy short throws and pound them. Throw it deep every once in a while. Have we thrown a slant yet?

[SailingDawg]

Didn't 94 for Iowa just commit a persona foul? Slammed one of our players to the ground with an arm around the neck.

I saw that. It was Fitz in his grasp.

[RezDog7]

Yeah well what the hell is Keyton doing plying slot back that dropped a td. That's on Fatass his offense is shit.

You're a dumbass

[RougeDawg]

It?s really, really tough to watch our offense play. I want to change the channel everytime they are on the field

The play calling and WR drops are what make it miserable. Our receivers can?t catch a cold.

[CadaverDawg]

Yeah well what the hell is Keyton doing plying slot back that dropped a td. That's on Fatass his offense is shit.

Yep

[ShotgunDawg]

We look like we did vs Kentucky & Florida....like the better team, but our offense is a shit show because our QB can't pass. What a joke

He's been here 5 years. Did you think he'd suddenly learn to pass?

[Goldendawg]

It was called on Bammer vs MSU a couple years ago... Kept a drive alive.

No good without the pics.**** bama with a 15 yard penalty, even in the past against State of all teams??????

[MarketingBully]

Please Justin Fields transfer here we need you!!!

[Dawgology]

Are you streaming? They're always behind.


Directv. Everyone on here is calling the play outcome before the snap. I mean...I know our offense is predictable and all but damn. Haha

[Liverpooldawg]

Our receivers get no separation. Makes Fitz hold it too long and then he tries to throw it in a small window...just not working. Gotta make some easy short throws and pound them. Throw it deep every once in a while. Have we thrown a slant yet?

This. It's not just Fitz.

[RougeDawg]

We look like we did vs Kentucky & Florida....like the better team, but our offense is a shit show because our QB can't pass. What a joke

Well when he does pass it they don?t catch it when it hits them.

[ShotgunDawg]

The play calling and WR drops are what make it miserable. Our receivers can?t catch a cold.

I don't see an issue with the play calling. The QB can't throw. What is Moorhead supposed to call?

[chef dixon]

Did you guys expect the passing game to get better all the sudden after Fitz has been in our program for 5 years?

[Dawgology]

Please Justin Fields transfer here we need you!!!


Yes!

[Goldendawg]

Time for our "Offensive Guru", "best OC in the Big10", "guy who knows Iowa well"....,to do his damn job and generate some offense and points. You have a dominant D...give them some help

I must spread some rep, but I agree.

[MarketingBully]

The play calling and WR drops are what make it miserable. Our receivers can?t catch a cold.

It’s not play calling. It’s lack of execution. Fitz has done this time and time again when playing a defense with a pulse.

[99jc]

You're a dumbass

You r 17ing idiot if you think our backup qb should be a slot receiver when he hasn't played there all year. Our fan based is loaded with idiots.

[CadaverDawg]

He's been here 5 years. Did you think he'd suddenly learn to pass?

No, which is why I'm pissed at the ****ing coach for continuing to call pass plays he can't complete

[ShotgunDawg]

How in the hell did that just happen?

[RocketDawg]

Directv. Everyone on here is calling the play outcome before the snap. I mean...I know our offense is predictable and all but damn. Haha

Interesting. I'm on Dish and Ithink I'm close to real time. My son streams and he said he's about 30 seconds behind me.

TD Iowa, long TD pass.

[maroonmania]

We haven't completed a pass today beyond the LOS that I can remember. And as I type we blow a coverage big time for a TD.

[Dawgology]

Re-****ing-diculous

[IOA]

SWEET!

[Liverpooldawg]

Offense better get it together. Put Williams in the backfield and run the dang ball.

[parabrave]

Please don?t let this turn into UK 2.0.

Or Fla 2.0.

[magrooder]

I guess the announcers will be happy now

[chef dixon]

First play we've given up over 40 yards this season I think

[MarketingBully]

Defense needs to stop being so full of themselves.

[ShotgunDawg]

What an awful play by Abram.

Worst play of his career

[Liverpooldawg]

Abram blew the coverage.

[Saltydog]

nt

[Scared_Hitless]

Damn first time all season

[bobtail bob]

That's what dicking around on offense gets you

[CadaverDawg]

And there you have it. We may be beat, bc our Big10 coach can't score on a Big10 D suddenly.

[MarketingBully]

SWEET!


Ban this ****er please.

[Duckdog]

MFer

[Dawgology]

SWEET!

On a MSU board for your game. That’s kind of strange but ok.

[msstate7]

Ucf with a goal line stand against LSU haha

[starkvegasdawg]

Time for the balls of our offense to drop.

[Scared_Hitless]

Your in man coverage cant be peeking you have no help

[msstate7]

Nice catch, Guidry

[Dawgology]

That's what dicking around on offense gets you


Exactly. Instead of playing grabass with multiple QB’s and bullshit just play offense and win.

[Mutt the Hoople]

Yet ANOTHER drop

[ShotgunDawg]

Another drop.

What an abortion from our pass catchers. Just brutal

[Cloak]

Just the fact that a shitty Iowa team from their powderpuff conference has a lead on us is embarassing. This game should not be close.

[CadaverDawg]

Ban this ****er please.

Already did

[ShotgunDawg]

So Aeris is gonna get called for a facemask?

[msstate7]

We are so undisciplined

[Dawgology]

Fix is in. This games over. Enjoy the win Iowa

[maroonmania]

I'm really starting to have my doubts about our offense under Moorhead unless he can find someone that can catch.

[ShotgunDawg]

Penalties are getting a little lop sided here when they are slamming our QB

[msstate7]

So Aeris is gonna get called for a facemask?

It's nick, and it was

[Mutt the Hoople]

3rd Personal foul on State. The refs are gonna call it tight, start playing tight.

[MarketingBully]

No awareness by Fitzgerald.

[Cooterpoot]

Fitz sucks ass as a QB.

[ShotgunDawg]

Just terrible offensive play

[Scared_Hitless]

Good lord

[Quaoarsking]

RBs grab defenders' facemasks all the time and it's NEVER called.

[cheewgumm]

Discipline

[Red Sox Dawg]

we are completely self destructing