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Unfortunately, what could have been a great game became a yawner with the Spartans on the losing end, 24-12, New Year’s Day (1-1-09). Mark Dantonio’s Michigan State players led 6-3 at the half, not because of a tremendous defensive effort but because the Spartans could not block for their star running back Javon Ringer. MSU’s offensive line play was horrid and never improved. Ringer went nowhere about 1,000 miles an hour (47 yards on 20 carries). He did, however, score another touchdown, giving him a school-record 22 on the season. Georgia’s star running back, Knowshon Moreno went nowhere as well (62 yards on 23 carries). So much for the big time running match-up. Moreno, a sophomore is already talking about going pro. Georgia’s star quarterback, junior Matthew Stafford, did not play well in the first half but did eventually complete 20-of-31 for 250 yards and 3 touchdowns. After the game he was busy talking about whether he would enter the NFL Draft or not. Spartan QB Brian Hoyer, a …