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staterules · 07-01-2008, 02:47 PM

Have to agree with DrTre11 on this one over the glass half empty crowd . . . also w/r/t football we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that NW (spread) offense is NOT as conducive to preparing OL for the NFL as the pro-sets in place at OSU and MSU.

Remember how MSU's OL felt about standing in a 2 point stance for 95% of the plays in 2003-2006? Playing in that system just doesn't not help prepare anyone for the next level.

Clearly, anyone who has NFL talent can overcome scheme deficiencies but learning the proper technique over 5 years within framework of an NFL-styled system can't be ignored.

Finally on the academic front -- if a HS player with outstanding academics is looking to be challenged he should consider life within MSU's Honors College. I'd stack those students up against NW student body anyday -- that's just me, but the reality is that there are thousands of extremely gifted students on MSU campus everyday of the week, If anyone wants an academic challenge (in preparation for grad school) the opportunities at MSU are abundant.

So I think the opportunities at MSU weigh in our favor - IF someone is lookign beneath the surface - again just my opinion.

07-01-2008, 02:47 PM	#72 (permalink)
staterules 100+ posts Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Close, very, very close Posts: 210 Dan Enos	Have to agree with DrTre11 on this one over the glass half empty crowd . . . also w/r/t football we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that NW (spread) offense is NOT as conducive to preparing OL for the NFL as the pro-sets in place at OSU and MSU. Remember how MSU's OL felt about standing in a 2 point stance for 95% of the plays in 2003-2006? Playing in that system just doesn't not help prepare anyone for the next level. Clearly, anyone who has NFL talent can overcome scheme deficiencies but learning the proper technique over 5 years within framework of an NFL-styled system can't be ignored. Finally on the academic front -- if a HS player with outstanding academics is looking to be challenged he should consider life within MSU's Honors College. I'd stack those students up against NW student body anyday -- that's just me, but the reality is that there are thousands of extremely gifted students on MSU campus everyday of the week, If anyone wants an academic challenge (in preparation for grad school) the opportunities at MSU are abundant. So I think the opportunities at MSU weigh in our favor - IF someone is lookign beneath the surface - again just my opinion.