I see Kevin Williams is going to start for MSU.
I wonder how long it will be before he is injured again?
I wonder how long it will be before he is injured again?
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If he can start for a Sparty defense, it shows that he was a loss to Nebraska. Now that he's already gone, I wish him luck until/if we face them in the conference championship.
Or it shows that Michigan States depth is down at that position.
If he can start for MSU, one would think the same would true be true in Lincoln. But maybe not this year. Lots of injuries when he was here, not a lot of success. Then the coaching change plus possibly having to compete with RS frosh for a spot in the rotation. Perhaps it was just time to get a fresh start.
MSU booted 2 DT playmakers earlier this spring. That's 2 less to compete against.
I think Williams, if he can stay healthy, is a good defensive tackle. But I also think MSU is thin here. I doubt he stays healthy all year
He is a starter because he told Dantonio not to call him a backup.
Good for Kevin but I'm glad he's no longer in Lincoln.
While I don't wish him any harm I ain't wishing him any success either. He falls under my "whatevs" category.
I agree with this, especially since he is playing for a conference rival who we could, in theory, end up playing against in the title game.
Maybe he needed a clean slate. Sometimes you just build up too much bad blood someplace...hope he gets right.
Yes we're (MSU) is thin on DLine. True 2 DLinemen were booted..one was an DE and the other a DT. Also had another Valuable DT decide to retire. Thus we lost 3 of our top 6 DLinemen. Thus the need to bring in Kevin Williams and a transfer DE. I'm definitely concerned about DLine depth.
In other ex-Husker news...there was a lot hype/hope when Drake Martinez transferred in due to his speed & athleticism. He had some health issues last year, but did see the field on special teams. He's currently listed as 4th string safety. I believe this speaks more to MSU's quality depth in the secondary than DM's performance.
Most teams have holes -- its up to the staff's to patch them. I think it is important we start getting some of these graduate transfers ourselves
We can spare a RB, LB or DB...but def not DL or OL besides your OLine was exceptional vs MSU last year. What happened graduation?
Our starting LG is out for the year and his backup just had his knee scoped, we do have a nice pair of OT's, but there is reportedly a big drop-off between them and their backups. So if you could loan us a couple big uglies, we would appreciate it.
I wish him the best. I am excited to watch a team that actually all wants to be here and that will be dialed up 100% playing for the N.
That was not the case last year every game and many problems came out of the defensive room. Some losses are for the better regardless of talent.......we will just leave it at that
That was not the case last year every game and many problems came out of the defensive room. Some losses are for the better regardless of talent.......we will just leave it at that
It would absolutely be ok to admit, if it were true.
During camp Maurice was a lock, Stoltenberg was hurt but the 2nd starting spot was between him and C. Davis.
Williams was already lagging behind K. Davis and was in danger of falling behind Newell who was having a good offseason.
Granted, maybe some of that was due to Williams attitude and not his skills if he wasn't happy. But it was what it was.
It would be nice to have Thurston back though.
Agreed. I think it is true that these coaches are very blunt about where a player stands. It is leading to transfers; but seems its where there is depth or where the player will probably be locked at third string or so with recruits coming. I would guess he was told to expect he could be behind Newell; then their were the twins emerging as the most athletic lifters on the team. .... So reps might be hard to come by; he could be left as an apparent often injured reserve. Going to MSU gave him a chance to get a true starting spot in a good system; where he could seemingly excel. It could give him a shot at the next level; because he has made a move and succeeded. And I must consider; some old war horses, may not easily gear up to a new coaches 2% improvement a day system. I am wishing him well; and certainly hope all concerned take a positive track. We will benefit from the transfer options; it gives the players something closer to a free agency thing and a shot - look at what it did for Russel Wilson. GBR
My first reaction is I bet Kevin Maurice and Mick Stoltenberg would be starting for the Spartans as well ahead of Kevin the bench warmer (subbed that for backup because he doesn't want to be called a back up).
They were just talking about Kevin Williams playing for Michigan State and transferring from Nebraska.
Now can someone explain what I missed here why is the guy able to play right away after transferring from another division one school let alone same comference?
Now can someone explain what I missed here why is the guy able to play right away after transferring from another division one school let alone same comference?
Don't think so. It has been around for a few years. I think Russel Wilson started for Wisconsin after a similar transfer
Been a rule for half dozen years or so now... Maybe even more. That's what enabled Russell Wilson to play right away at Wisconsin.
I sometimes refer to it as the "Russell Wilson rule" because he's the most well-known player to use it. We've had a couple players transfer in under the rule too-Pat Smith, the kicker we had in 2013(in between Brett Maher and Drew Brown) was a graduate transfer.
exactly. They lost even more guys than NU. In addition to graduations, they had I think a couple of transfers and at least one DT kicked off the team. KW picked a team where he knew he wasn't going to have to compete for a job.
Other than his attitude, I would still rather he were on our side of the field than MSU's. He may be injury prone, but he is as good as our starters.
