Monday, November 23, 2009

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MSU's Raymar Morgan getting healthier

East Lansing -- Michigan State's Raymar Morgan is getting healthier, but isn't expected to be in full form for at least two more weeks, coach Tom Izzo said Monday. - 11/23/2009

No. 2 Michigan State 90, Valparaiso 60

Spartans win in rout as Tom Izzo ties Jud Heathcote for most wins

Delvon Roe, left, battles Brandon McPherson for a loose ball under the Valpo basket on Sunday.

Coach Tom Izzo wanted his team put an opponent away. He got his wish Sunday against Valparaiso. Chris Allen led an explosive effort early and finished with 22 points. - 11/23/2009

Eric Lacy

Spartans secondary better look out during bowl season

Graham Zug scores on a 32-yard pass for Penn State in the third quarter despite Trenton Robinson's efforts.

Four of the six Big 12 teams that appear in contention for the Alamo or Insight bowls, MSU's likely postseason options, have pass offenses ranked among the nation's Top 25. - 11/23/2009

Penn State 42, Michigan State 14

Another Penn State rout leaves MSU floundering

Edwin Baker tries for a first-quarter gain, but Penn State's Josh Hull (43) and Jerome Hayes (5) have other ideas.

Michigan State will need to get back on its feet for a bowl game after Saturday's 42-14 beatdown at the hands of Penn State. - 11/21/2009

Terry Foster

It's been a disappointing season for MSU (despite win over U-M)

Mark Dantonio is not a happy camper during Penn State's easy triumph Saturday.

MSU should have won eight games. It should have stuck its nose in the Big Ten race along with Iowa and Ohio State and Penn State. - 11/21/2009

MSU's Greg Jones has no plans for NFL but will decide soon

Greg Jones (53) leads a group of Spartans in bringing down Penn State QB Daryll Clark in the fourth quarter.

The linebacker's father, Greg Jones Sr., said he expects Jones to return to MSU for his senior season, but added that the decision will be made next week. - 11/21/2009

Michigan State: Notebook

Alamo Bowl official says loss didn't hurt Spartans' chances

Joe Suhey (37) celebrates his 30-yard touchdown reception with Curtis Drake (7) as MSU's Danny Fortener hangs his head.

If the Big Ten gets two teams in BCS bowl games, the Spartans could compete with Minnesota for the Alamo or Insight. MSU and Minnesota are 6-6. - 11/21/2009

Michigan State 75, Toledo 62:

Kalin Lucas helps Michigan State cruise past Toledo

Draymond Green started his second game of the season and finished with 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks.

Days after Sports Illustrated put Michigan State's Kalin Lucas on the cover of its magazine, he lived up to his cover status, coming out in attack mode against Toledo. - 11/21/2009

Spartans 2-minute drill

Darryl Clark, Evan Royster will test Spartans' defense

Evan Royster is approaching the 1,000-yard rushing mark. He had 1,236 last season.

Defense has been an issue for the Spartans all season, and could be a problem against the Nittany Lions. MSU's pass defense is 10th in the Big Ten, yielding 245 yards per game. - 11/21/2009

MSU running game gets boost from unselfish freshmen

Edwin Baker is a 5-9, 200-pounder from Oak Park.

"Both of them said, 'This is good. The more great players we get at Michigan State, the better we will be,'" MSU running backs coach Dan Enos recalled. - 11/21/2009

Lynn Henning

Mark Dantonio still right coach for Spartans

Mark Dantonio is 22-15 in three seasons, and the Spartans also have been bowl eligible each year.

Three years ago this week I can remember making another hundred or so phone calls in the latest quest to learn who Michigan State would hire as its new head football coach. - 11/20/2009

College basketball: Michigan State

Delvon Roe looks to put headaches, lackluster play behind

Delvin Roe's transition from high school to college hasn't been easy because of two knee surgeries, so coach Tom Izzo is remaining patient.

Roe, a 6-foot-8 sophomore, has had two forgettable outings to open the season, going scoreless and fouling out against both Florida Gulf Coast and Gonzaga. - 11/20/2009

Ailing Raymar Morgan expects to play Friday for Spartans

Raymar Morgan injured his right foot during Tuesday's 75-71 win over Gonzaga but scored 16 points off the bench.

Morgan is also nursing a left ankle sprain and only shot during Thursday's practice so he could avoid additional strain on his legs. - 11/20/2009

No. 5 Notre Dame 68, No. 21 Michigan State 67

Allyssa DeHaan, Michigan State come up a point short against No. 5 Notre Dame

Spartans guard Jasmine Thomas drives past Skylar Diggins of the Irish on Thursday night in East Lansing.

The Spartans had a chance to win after Ashley Barlow's late foul shot for the Fighting Irish, but Aisha Jefferson missed a jumper with 4 seconds to go. - 11/20/2009

Court reinstates case against ex-MSU football player

SirDarean Adams was a linebacker for the Spartans from 2004-07, making 155 tackles and seven interceptions.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has reinstated felony charges of unarmed robbery and assault against former Michigan State football player SirDarean Adams. - 11/20/2009

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Spartans secondary better look out during bowl season

Four of the six Big 12 teams that appear in contention for the Alamo or Insight bowls, MSU's likely postseason options, have pass offenses ranked among the nation's Top 25. - 11/23/2009

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