The on-field product was abysmal for Michigan State vs. Michigan. The postgame scene was somehow worse. They played like little brothers. And then acted badly afterward, Matt_Fortuna writes. 'This is not what a rivalry should be about.'
at Wisconsin in February was severe, but it never escalated beyond the coaching staffs, no one appeared to be hurt and the local authorities were not involved.Moreover, officials from both schools were quick and forceful in their responses, a contrast to the feeble showing from Michigan State in the immediate aftermath of the fracas.Pressed further after being given some details, Tucker said: “I know it was a heated game. Things were heated. We’re trying to get our guys in the locker room.
Complicating matters, at least regarding perception, is that Warren’s son, Powers, is a tight end on the Spartans. You can bet that any punishment coming Michigan State’s way, however strong or soft, will be interpreted through that lens from the maize and blue. Starting off 2-0 against Harbaugh was great for Tucker. But this is not the faux-macho image he needs his MSU program to give off.
But this? This was literally punching down. And it came after a snoozer of a showing in the biggest game of the year, a loss that will now force the $95 million coach to win three of his final four games just to become bowl eligible — with two of those four on the road against ranked teams.