Joe Bachie is a special player. Special enough to be the first sophomore in 13 years to be named Michigan State’s Most Valuable player and the first in 11 years under coach Mark Dantonio. Bachie also is special enough to get the attention of Washington State coach Mike Leach.A fearsome tackler and who also has three interceptions and 4 1/2 sacks, Bachie will be the man in the middle as MSU tries to fend off Luke Falk and the Washington State offense in Thursday night’s Holiday Bowl.
Source: The Spokesman-Review