The Michigan State Spartans are off to a fast 3-0 start for the 2021 season, and the Mel Tucker hype train is continuing to gain more and more steam with each passing week that results in a “W.” As a result of their unbeaten start to the season, MSU has vaulted themselves into the Top 25 Polls with the Associated Press ranking them at #20 right behind in-state rival Michigan, who comes in at #19.
The Spartans will embark in its first home night game this Saturday against 2-2 Nebraska at 7 pm, and it will be the first night game in East Lansing since a blowout win against Western Michigan on Sept. 7, 2019. Also, a “Stripe the Stadium” event with sections told to wear either green or white. Head Coach Mel Tucker is looking to build a true home advantage at Spartan Stadium in Year #2, and he went on further to brand the stadium as “The Woodhead” while providing a little bit of history on why people should call the venue that:
A little history on the name “The Woodshed”
Golden Pat Ruel in 1998-1999 (OL Coach) coined Spartan Stadium as “The Woodshed” when MSU went 6-0 at home and went on to win the 2000 Citrus Bowl.
PACK THE WOODSHED #GoGreen pic.twitter.com/PmqNt6qBDh
— Mel Tucker (@Coach_mtucker) September 20, 2021
Does the name “The Woodshed” strike any kind of tune to the Spartan faithful out there? Should it be called something else?
You can read more on “The Woodshed” and MSU’s perfect start to the 2021 season here.
