A conflicted state

Today would've been a big day for Third Grade Me.

On Fridays before a big college football game, Mrs. Burr would let me pass around a sheet of paper to everyone in class to predict the score of the game. A Michigan State fan, she even filled it out with us.

Looking back, I should probably invoice Mrs. Burr for all my gambling losses each year.

This week, I'm reminded of things like this. And Michigan going for two in 1990. Charles Woodson's one-handed interception in 1997 (you should watch it again). Clockgate in 2001.

I'm also reminded when people in Missouri or St. Thomas have asked me over the years: "So, are you a Michigan or Michigan State guy?"

Lexington native shows write stuff to lead at MSU

Note: The folks in Lexington actually did a great job showing this article on a web page here. Published May 8, 2009.

His Michigan State Spartans football team made a New Year's Day bowl game; his men's basketball team made a magical NCAA Tournament run.

Even his Croswell-Lexington Pioneers made their deepest run in the high school football state playoffs this fall.