college football bracket, entry 8

It's the battle of the Wolverine state. Or the Spartan state, if you prefer. This Big Ten battle always produces.... battles.

# 7 MICHIGAN vs. # 26 MICHIGAN STATE

MICHIGAN

Michigan Wolverines

Ann Arbor, MI

Big Ten

Mascot: former president Gerald Ford

Pros: actually was MVP of football team, All-American center, likes having nachos, and maybe some beer

Cons: Chevy Chase ruined his career?

Analysis: Despite being dead now, I think Ford had the last laugh on that one.

vs.

MICHIGAN STATE

Michigan State Spartans

East Lansing, MI

Big Ten

Mascot: recent QB Jeff Smoker

Pros: For a time, he was smokin'!

Cons: For a time, he WAS smokin'.

Personal notes: Few of you know what I'm talking about, but for two years in Lancaster, this kid was seen as the second coming of Christ. Until one day in September of 1998. He was never the same. But he's supposedly on the Rams now, so that's nice.....

Also, Bill Simmons said he had a great porn name, which is the highest compliment anyone I've ever known has gotten.

Analysis: I love how I cant taunt a former high school rival when my only claim to fame is my team winning a game ten years ago that I had no actual participation in. God bless you, blogosphere.

VOTE NOW? UM OR MSU?