What is blog worthy however was the play of both Michigan State University Quarterbacks, Kirk Cousins and Keith Nichol.  Both showed the ability to throw the ball down field, which is something this team greatly lacked in the Brian Hoyer era.  The players appeared confident in the pocket, with Nichol highlighting his ability to escape broken protection on several occasions.  Overall, Cousins had the better afternoon at Spartan Stadium, but Mark Dantonio must be pleased with knowing he has two quarterbacks with the ability to not only not lose games for the team, but flat out win them.

Blair White had an All-Conference afternoon, catching 9 passes for 162 yards and 2 touchdowns.  What amazes me is teams still haven’t figured out this guy is a big time reciever.  The only logical conclusion I have is that Montana State simply couldn’t cover him due to lack of talent.  MSU will have to keep planning ways to get White the ball, as I can promise he wont be a hidden talent for long.

Overall, it was a promising start for the Spartans in 2009, and will serve to be an excellent tune up game for both Central Michigan and Notre Dame.

-Ryan Shaul