It's quiet around here....too quiet. Hi - I'm Chris and it has been 1 month since my last post. There have been (and are) issues with which I have had to address, but I won't belabor you. On to the post!
1074 is an interesting number, large enough to get your attention (unlike, say, 3) but small enough to be comprehensible ( as opposed to 1x10 to the thirteenth power, or the national debt, which may be larger yet.) But you ask, "Why is 1074 important?" Well, boys and girls, I'll tell you.
It has now been 1074 days since the Michigan State University Spartans (GO GREEN!!) were last defeated by the University of Michigan Wolverines (Boo!) in EITHER football or men's basketball. That's right - almost 3 years. Students who witnessed that last defeat as freshmen are now (or should be) seniors. The majority of MSU students on campus have NEVER experienced the pain of a loss to our arch rival in either of these 2 sports.
The latest MSU victory was especially sweet. A 34-17 drubbing of "the victors"
(how disingenuous) on their home field, making 3 in a row, a feat not seen in over 40 years. To make victory even sweeter, our team completely stifled the on field heroics of U of M's quarterback, Denard "Shoelace" Robinson, who was being touted as "the leading candidate" for the Heisman trophy. He was held to season lows both running and passing.
(how disingenuous) on their home field, making 3 in a row, a feat not seen in over 40 years. To make victory even sweeter, our team completely stifled the on field heroics of U of M's quarterback, Denard "Shoelace" Robinson, who was being touted as "the leading candidate" for the Heisman trophy. He was held to season lows both running and passing. Meanwhile, the Spartans (GO WHITE!!) shredded the already suspect U of M defense with almost 500 yards of total offense, including 5 plays with gains of over 40 yards. Tacking on 3 interceptions (half of our last season's total) and a blocked field goal attempt to the ledger resulted in a satisfying win. The "little brother" (Google "Mike Hart and Michigan State" for the full quote) has not only grown up, he has become the dominant sibling.
A word here of respect and best wishes to MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio. 
As you may know, he suffered a mild heart attack after MSU's thrilling overtime defeat of Notre Dame, followed by a blood clot in his leg a week later. He coached the game from the press box, but more importantly served as an inspiration to both the team and the community. Coach has rekindled a spirit of community and intergrity that has, in recent years, been missing from the program. And he finds a way to win games too! He is in his 4th year here, and my hope is that his tenure will last as long as he wishes.
As you may know, he suffered a mild heart attack after MSU's thrilling overtime defeat of Notre Dame, followed by a blood clot in his leg a week later. He coached the game from the press box, but more importantly served as an inspiration to both the team and the community. Coach has rekindled a spirit of community and intergrity that has, in recent years, been missing from the program. And he finds a way to win games too! He is in his 4th year here, and my hope is that his tenure will last as long as he wishes. 