Say hello to MSU (no, not that one)

As you probably know by now, Michigan is playing the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Gator Bowl.  And while I'm sure Andy is already thinking about our Know Your Foe for this match-up, here are some quick bullet points to get you up to speed on U-M's opponent.

RECORD:  8-4, 4-4 in the SEC West (5th place)

COACH:  Former Florida offensive coordinator Dan Mullen who's in his second season (MSU was 4-8 in '08 before he took over, 5-7 in his first season)

BEST WINS: Usually wins against Georgia and Florida - in The Swamp - would be huge, but neither the 'Dawgs or Gators lived up to expectations this year.

"BEST" LOSSES:  MSU's four losses came against the cream of the SEC crop this season: Auburn, Alabama, Arkansas and LSU.  The Auburn loss was by just 3 points, the Arkansas set-back by 7.

SCORING STATS: The Bulldog offense averages 27.1 points a game and their defense gives up an average of 20.3 points a game.

OFFENSIVE:  MSU averages 394 yards per game (215 ypg rushing - second only to Auburn in the SEC - and 178 ypg passing)

DEFENSE:  The Bulldog D gives up an average of 358 ypg (236 passing, 122 rushing)

Finally...

THEY NEED MORE COWBELL:

According to their athletic site, "the most unique and certainly the most resounding symbol of Mississippi State University tradition is the cowbell. Despite decades of attempts by opponents and authorities to banish it from scenes of competition, diehard State fans still celebrate Bulldog victories loudly and proudly with the distinctive sound of ringing cowbells."

Which leads to the very reason for putting up this post:

More Cowbell! - watch more funny videos