The big matchup, michigan state vs. michigan

If you've been around the blog for awhile, you know I bleed green. I LOVE football and basketball season and cheering for my Alma Mater, Michigan State. We've got a big game today, our once a season match-up with the hated University of Michigan. It's a tradition that's been going on for over a 100 years! And we're sitting pretty, having won the last two years in a row. I think today will mark the third consecutive win!

 And just to give you an idea of how "big" this game is around here -- check out this super fan. He's putting off his pacemaker surgery, just to make sure he catches the game. That, my friends, is dedication.

Today I'll be cheering on the boys from one of the State bars in Chicago. Enjoy the Spartan pictures! All from coachdantonio.com

And this guy. I love me some Dantonio. I've been keeping him in my prayers because after our sweet win over Notre Dame, he landed in the hospital with a heart attack. He will be back for the first time since then this week and coaching from the coaches box.

Go get 'em Boys!!

The glory days

I had so much fun this past weekend. I took Friday off from work and spent the weekend at Michigan State for our homecoming. We stayed right in the heart of college living at the Marriott on MAC. We used to live on MAC so this was prime location once again, right across from Lou Ha's and El Azteco. Apologies, only fellow alum will understand this location!

I forgot how gorgeous the campus looks this time of year, the fall colors were in full bloom. We lucked out and for game day had a perfect fall day, crisp and sunny. I will let the pictures tell the rest of the story. I wish I could take credit for the beautiful pictures, alas -- All the photos were taken by my wonderful sister and her Nikon. You can visit her blog too!

Whatsoever a man doeth.

Let the tailgating begin!

These buggers were potent...to say the least.

The official homecoming 2009 crew...

A salute to my alma mater

In preparation for the game tomorrow I'm giving a little love to my Spartans. We play Illinois tomorrow at 11 CST. I'm hoping we can kick some orange "illini" (or whatever the heck they call themselves) ass.

The boys celebrating after the Michigan win.








And one more thing, Love this.