Here we are, 4 days from what I've dubbed the Saturday to end all Saturdays. Denard Robinson and the undefeated Michigan Wolverines lay in wait in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines' Heisman Trophy candidate has already racked up 1,008 yards through the air, and 905 total yards from scrimmage in 5 contests. He presents the most formidable offensive threat that Michigan has, although they possess a potentially dangerous back in Vincent Smith, who's scored four touchdowns of his own despite 45 fewer rushing opportunities.
The Spartans will first and foremost have to shut down Robinson, and I believe he'll be the primary focus of their gameplan this week. He's rushed for more touchdowns than he's thrown, which means that the Spartans will need a sideline-to-sideline defensive effort from their linebackers,and steady "stay at home" play from defensive ends Denzel Drone and Tyler Hoover, along with a hopefully healthy Colin Neely.
The Spartans' secondary will also have to play at a high level, as is always necessary to win against Michigan. While his numbers aren't spectacular, WR Roy Roundtree has tallied almost half of Robinson's completions and been on the receiving end of 2 Robinson scoring strikes, and caught over 8 passes twice.
More on the game and specific position battles later in the week.
GO GREEN!
--Beau
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