Michigan State-Alabama matchup reportedly has one family flipping sides

By foxsports
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Michigan State has no players from the state of Alabama on its roster for the upcoming Cotton Bowl. 

Alabama reportedly has one player from the state of Michigan, and -- wouldn't you know it? -- he grew up rooting for the Spartans. 

The Michigan State student paper, The State News, has the details on Chris Posa, whose family appears to be behind him and the Crimson Tide -- even though his parents, Ron and Diane, are Michigan State grads: 

“We’re all excited; it’s also kind of conflicting," Diane said. "I love, love, love my Spartans, but I love my son more, so I have to cheer for someone other than the Spartans. It’s a whole new thing for us."

Posa is a junior walk-on offensive lineman for Alabama who played his high school ball at powerhouse Orchard Lake St. Mary's. 

He told the MSU paper he ended up in Tuscaloosa because he wanted to get away from home, and a family friend who played for Alabama head coach Nick Saban shared his film with the Tide staff. 

The rest is history, and more will be made this week for two fan bases and one family.