Can Michigan Defeat Wisconsin in NCAA Football Week 7 Matchup?
Possibly the most exciting game in week number 7 of the college football season will take place in the Big Ten Conference this Saturday night when the 15th ranked Spartans of Michigan State take on the 4th ranked Badgers of Wisconsin. To add a twist to this important game, the Big Ten Conference has suspended Spartan Defensive End William Gholston, a likely first-team all-conference performer. So far this year, Gholston has been great for a defense which has been dominating. Gholston has been responsible for 20 tackles in the first six games, seven of which have been tackles for a loss.
In Saturday’s game with interstate rival Michigan, Gholston was seen on film twice acting in a manner that was anything but sportsmanlike. On one play, Gholston wrenched the head of quarterback Denard Robinson at the bottom of a pile-up, and later in the game, he threw a punch at a Wolverine offensive lineman and connected with the neck and face. Losing Gholston is a huge loss for the Spartan defense which will have it’s hands full with the powerful Badger offense.
Even though the match-up is important, Dantonio should be commended for doing the right thing and punishing Gholston. Michigan State Athletic Director Mark Hollis had high praise for his coach for addressing the issue right away in the game and then subsequently suspending Gholston.