We usually present the top five Michigan State Spartans tweets of the week, but with the incredible win over Michigan on Saturday, Twitter blew up.
There was no way to select just five tweets. So we present the top-five tweets from former and current MSU players and coaches on Saturday in five different categories: what just happened?, trash talking, Paul Bunyan posts, Jalen Watts-Jackson posts, and Celebrations.
What just happened
Almost everyone had this reaction whether it was a fan, player or coach. Michigan State Twitter reflected the complete disbelief in the miracle win.
5. Marcus Rush
Former MSU defensive lineman and current San Francisco 49er had this reaction.
No way!!!!!!!! GO GREEN!!!
— Marcus Rush (@M_Rush44) October 17, 2015
4. Larry Caper
Former running back Larry Caper was in the building with his former running mate Edwin Baker.
Oh, my, goodness! Did that just happen?!
— Larry Caper (@Lcaper_22) October 17, 2015
3. David Dowell
True freshman David Dowell didn’t travel with the team, but was definitely watching.
2. Terrence Samuel
MSU wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel was in disbelief.
Unfreakingbelieveable pic.twitter.com/H9Dxh9Pypr
— Terrence Samuel (@CoachTSamuel) October 18, 2015
1. Jason Strayhorn
Jason Strayhorn is a former MSU lineman and currently the color commentator for MSU football radio broadcasts. Check out the link to hear Strayhorn’s reaction!
@Danno38 http://t.co/ocycCq0Wfk #ThrillOfVictory #AgonyOfDefeat #GoGreenGoWhite
— Jason Strayhorn (@JStray79) October 18, 2015
Trash Talking
While some Spartans tweeted out their shock, others decided to stick it ot the Wolverines with some pointed trash talking.
5. Kurtis Drummond
Former defensive back Kurtis Drummond stakes a claim on The Mitten.
4. Dwayne Stephens
Former basketball player and current associate head coach DJ Stephens went low-key with his junk talk.
🔇shhhhhh! #GoGreen
— Dwayne Stephens (@DjStephens31) October 17, 2015
3. Magic Johnson
Magic was a supreme trash-talker on the court, here he keeps it reasonable — but don’t get it twisted, he’s saying something.
Michigan beat my statue, but they couldn't beat the MSU Football team! Lol #GoGreen #GoWhite
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 18, 2015
2. Greg Kelser
MSU Hall of Famer Greg Kelser alludes to Mike Hart’s “little brother.”
Little brother is a mutha
— Gregory Kelser (@gkelser32) October 17, 2015
1. Delvon Roe
Former hoops star Delvon Roe was talking so much trash after the game. He went classic turn the tables and more directly at Mike Hart.
You knw how u let your little brother win for a while and then you come back and take it! Sorry lil bro @umichfootball we TOOK IT!#GoGreen
— Delvon Roe (@DelvonRoe10) October 17, 2015
Paul Bunyan posts
The reward for winning the MSU/MIchigan game (besides bragging rights, an inside track to the B1G championship, and keeping your playoff hopes alive) is the Paul Bunyan tropy. Pics with Paul were in full effect on Twitter.
5. Arjen Colquhoun
Starting cornerback takes Paul into the locker room.
PAUL BUNYANS IS STAYING IN EAST LANSING. GREAT TEAM WIN!!! @ The Big… https://t.co/IPRYvVTVI0
— Arjen Colquhoun (@thecanuck36) October 18, 2015
4. Evan Jones
The likeness to current d-lineman Evan Jones is striking.
3. Gerald Holmes
MSU running back Gerald Holmes poses with Paul.
2. R.J. Shelton
Receiver R.J. Shelton looking out for Paul’s well-being.
Paul is safe and sound✅
— Rj Shelton (@rj_sheltonjr) October 18, 2015
1. Brad Salem
Michigan State quarterbacks coach, Brad Salem, reassures Paul.
Let's go back home Paul. #GoGreen pic.twitter.com/Whmm5sUTGk
— Brad Salem (@CoachBradSalem) October 17, 2015
Jalen Watts-Jackson
The hero of the game for Michigan State was redshirt freshman Jalen Watts-Jackson. The freshman special teams star made an incredible play and will live in Spartan lore forever.
Unfortunately, he hurt his hip badly as he was tackled into the endzone. He has already had surgery to fix a break and dislocation. He is expected to be on crutches for three months and start rehab at that point. So many people gave Watts-Jackson a shoutout on Saturday.
5. Malik McDowell
Good fried and current defensive star Malik McDowell helps us keep perspective.
4. Jamal Lyles
Tight end Jamal Lyles with the best Jalen Watts-Jackson impersonation.
Jalen Watts-Jackson!!!!!! 🏃🏾💨💨💨
— Jamal Lyles (@Jamal_Lyles) October 18, 2015
3. Chris Frey
Linebacker Chris Frey sends Jalen Watts-Jackson some love.
Free my dawg Watts! #hero #TheOne @jaywatts3
— Chris Frey Jr (@cfrey_23) October 18, 2015
2. Brian Allen
Offensive lineman Brian Allen with a t-shirt tribute.
1. Taiwan Jones
Former linebacker Taiwan Jones expressing what basically every Spartan feels.
Enough said. Hero. @jaywatts3 pic.twitter.com/Js6eQzQkAU
— Taiwan Jones (@TJ_Spartan34) October 18, 2015
Celebrations
Twitter was filled with celebrations. It was really difficult to get down to 5. We could have presented three times as many.
5. Darien Harris
Captain Darien Harris wasn’t in the disbelief camp.
4. Drew Neitzel
More than half the Spartan squad could not pop the bottle, but that didn’t stop former basketball star Drew Neitzel.
Been waiting for over 5 years to open this bottle of bubbly for a special occasion! Damn it tastes so good! GoGREEN! pic.twitter.com/xLwBvOvrLT
— Drew Neitzel (@drewneitzel) October 18, 2015
3. Ron Burton
Defensive line coach Ron Burton bottom-lines it.
It's not how you start but how you FINISH!!!! #GoGreen #V4MSU #ReachHigher #CoachD's100thWin pic.twitter.com/G8CkpY8Vgk
— Ron Burton (@CoachRonBurton) October 18, 2015
2. Le’Veon Bell
Former star Le’Veon Bell’s reaction was retweeted over 13,000 times.
WE ARE SPARTA!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/QifqlNbTum
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) October 17, 2015
1. Mark Dantonio
MSU head coach Mark Dantonio keeps it sweet and simple.
#V4MSU pic.twitter.com/EOuBe0jRXX
— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) October 18, 2015
Bonus Tweets: Memes
We add a few fun memes as bonus tweets.
AJ Troup
Receiver AJ Troup with a classic Jim Harbaugh troll.
Mood.... pic.twitter.com/pHY1BVeCR3
— AJ Troup (@troupstar19) October 18, 2015
Delvon Roe
Extra Delvon tweet this week.
Michigan fans are like... pic.twitter.com/AmHhhYeqwJ
— Delvon Roe (@DelvonRoe10) October 17, 2015
Andrew Dowell
This is linebacker Andrew Dowell’s mood and Spartan fans’, too!
Mood: waking up this morning like: 😂 pic.twitter.com/fyafrEDzjT
— Andrew Dowell (@a1dowell) October 18, 2015
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