What do you think about Michigan State football players ridiculing Michigan on Twitter?
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio.
As MLive.com’s Diamond Leung reported, judging by the Spartans’ response on Twitter during and following the game, they enjoyed watching Michigan lose as much as much as they enjoyed beating Boise State the night before.
Watching Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson was icing on the cake for some of the players who continually tweeted about Robinson not being worthy of the Heisman hype he’s received of late.
Chelsea High School alumnus Nick Hill — now a punt and kick returner and backup running back for the Spartans — tweeted “Even a blind squirrel can get a nut ever once in a while ...," after Robinson completed a 71-yard pass to Jeremy Gallon.
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio wasn’t pleased and addressed the issue at a press conference on Monday.
"Our guys need to keep their mouths shut. Is that blunt enough? I’m sure that will make headline news. Especially those that aren’t even playing," Dantonio said.
Dantonio even pointed the finger back at his own team stating, "I didn’t see much different when we played the University of Alabama a couple of years ago (in a 49-7 Capital One Bowl loss).”
What do you think about the situation and how Dantonio is handling it?
Pete Cunningham covers sports for AnnArbor.com.
Comments
Mick52
Thu, Sep 6, 2012 : 2:03 a.m.
Well, we will see. I watched the MSU Boise State game and up until the end I was not impressed with MSU. Running back is great, big but he didn't look that fast, just once he gets going he is going to be tough to bring down. I though MSU players looked out of shape and need more conditioning. But for Michigan to look like they are back will take a pretty good whoopin of MSU this year.
The OSU
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 9:41 p.m.
What Green fans can't accept (and Blue one seem to be forgetting) is that NOBODY outside the Insignificant State of Michigan cares a hoot about the UM/MSU game. It's a second tier rivalry.
joggin
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 3:56 p.m.
I remember when the Fab Five made like they were taking a dump on the S on the basketball court at State. The Ann Arbor and Detroit media response...."Boys will be boys"
braggslaw
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 2:52 a.m.
Who cares? Jabs have been thrown both directions... Mike Hart started the curse with the "little brother" comment.
Mick52
Thu, Sep 6, 2012 : 2:01 a.m.
News for you: It started a long time before Mike Hart was even born.
Scott
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 2:25 a.m.
I don't know. Michigan has been arrogant toward MSU for years. The little brother stuff. SWe stunk spo badly last week what do words matter.
Engineer
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 1:17 a.m.
Dumbtonio has never shown Michigan proper respect so it is NO suprise that his players do not also. Many of them did not have the acedemics to go to Michigan and are bitter about it to the end.
lefty48197
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 10:56 a.m.
Couldn't get into that rigorous basketweaving program at UM?
braggslaw
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 2:54 a.m.
Make sure to spell check... misspellings take the thunder out of your comment...
AAGreen
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 2:04 a.m.
So Engineer, you speak of respect, then refer to Mark Dantonio as Dumbtonio. Just to educate you a bit, it's academics, not acedemics. Now I'll use it in a sentence. Michigan and MSU use the same academic clearinghouse for their student athletes, which means if you get in at Michigan, you get in at State, and vice a versa. Really difficult to screw up that many times in 4 lines of text.
Terry Star21
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 12:20 a.m.
They are known for lack of discipline which is supported by their coach. They have worked extremely hard at getting better at cheap talk and have succeeded. So, no surprise what ever so. MgoBlueForTiM....'Where's the Threat gonna bite you in the rear 10/20.
kmgeb2000
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 1:37 p.m.
So a few Twitter comments are a lack of discipline, but a DWI and other charges are . . . .?
Ricardo Queso
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 1:03 a.m.
Clean up in aisle 5 Walmart Wolverine slappie!
lindor
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 12:20 a.m.
Can't stand Dantonio but gotta love the comment "I didn't see much different when we played the University of Alabama a couple of years ago (in a 49-7 Capital One Bowl loss)."
NoSUVforMe
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 : 12:04 a.m.
My answer is simple. Alabama was superior in every way. And, they also played a clean game, unlike the thugs from MSU. Dirty players doesn't come close. 6 personal fouls against UofM including assault with intent to harm, ans Simons says nothing. She is personification with what is wrong with college sports.
Joe Mize
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 : 11:43 p.m.
I would expect nothing less.
81wolverine
Tue, Sep 4, 2012 : 10:51 p.m.
This should come as no surprise to anyone. State's players are showing the same lack of discipline they show on the field. Evidence: the ridiculous number of dumb penalties MSU always gets. If Dantonio "isn't pleased" about it, he needs to look in the mirror and ask "who's leading this football program and how can I set a better example?"