Sunday, November 08, 2009
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- Eric Lacy's early impressions of the 2009 Spartans
- Coach Dantonio on the tailback competition
- Eric Lacy reports after two days of MSU practice
- Keith Nichol on the importance of quarterback smarts
- Kirk Cousins on the value of two strong quarterbacks
- Coach Dantonio on the running back and quarterback competitions
- Coach Mark Dantonio on the first day of football practice
- Tom Izzo on his debut performance
- Director Greg Ganakas on Tom Izzo's performance
- MSU's Kirk Cousins on QB competition
- MSU's Keith Nichol on QB competition with OU's Bradford, MSU's Cousins
- Mark Dantonio on MSU's spring game
- Eric Lacy on MSU's spring game
- Terry Foster: Final Four was great for Detroit
- Eric Lacy on what's next for MSU
- MSU's Travis Walton on UNC
- MSU's Tom Izzo on initial onslaught by UNC
- Draymond Green on hard to come back vs. UNC
- Goran Suton on not wanting to take off jersey
- Travis Walton: We had an incredible run
- Durrell Summers on turnovers
- UNC's Ty Lawson on MSU's Travis Walton
- UNC's Danny Green on dreaming of this as a kid
- MSU's Korie Lucious on team believing they'd make Final Four
- MSU's Delvon Roe on choosing MSU over UNC; Izzo's reaction
- Steve Mariucci on MSU coach Tom Izzo
- Eric Lacy on MSU's trip to the title game
- UNC's Wayne Ellington on how MSU is different from the Dec. game
- UNC's Danny Green on the impact of this weekend
- UNC's Tyler Hansbrough on all the MSU fans Monday
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College football
- No. 12 USC outlasts Arizona State 14-9 - 11:53 PM
- Cal RB Jahvid Best hurt on touchdown - 11:13 PM
- Dalton leads No. 6 TCU to 55-12 win over SDSU - 08:51 PM
- Charleston Southern wins 46-32 over Presbyterian - 07:12 PM
- No. 18 Oklahoma State cruises past Iowa State 34-8 - 07:04 PM
College basketball
- No. 12 UConn breezes to 88-50 exhibition victory - 03:12 PM
- Don't blame Marcus Jordan for Nike spat - 03:58 PM
- Battle leads PSU to 82-51 win over Slippery Rock - 08:23 PM
- Tar Heels hold recent edge on rival Blue Devils - 04:25 PM
- Air Jordans cost UCF future deal with adidas - 11:32 PM
Michigan State 49, Western Michigan 14
Spartans crush Broncos, need one more win for bowl-eligibilty
Sophomore quarterback Kirk Cousins finished 22-of-25 for 353 yards and two TDs. His primary target was Blair White, who had six receptions for 70 yards as MSU inched closer to a third straight appearance in the postseason. - 11/07/2009
Notebook
MSU's Ashton Leggett gets his chance -- and four TDs
With freshman running back Larry Caper out with a concussion, Leggett stepped in and rushed for 110 yards and four touchdowns on 14 carries. He had 100 yards on eight carries and three TDs in the first half. - 11/07/2009
Spartans QB Kirk Cousins erases any doubt of outcome
The sophomore quarterback picked apart the Broncos' defense in the first half, completing 15 of 17 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns to help the Spartans take a commanding 35-0 lead. - 11/07/2009
Eric Lacy
It's bowl or bust for MSU
MSU can enjoy Saturday's rout, but had better prepare for Purdue and Penn State. The games against those teams will determine whether 2009 was a success or failure. - 11/07/2009
Spartans 2-minute drill
MSU will try to win back some lost respect vs. Western
Mark Dantonio's bunker mentality and Bill Cubit's offense are just two storylines to follow during the Spartans' game against Western Michigan. - 11/07/2009
Football: Michigan State
Larry Caper's dad: 'I can't go against my son'
Larry Caper will be watching the Michigan State-Western Michigan game Saturday afternoon at Spartan Stadium with mixed emotions. - 11/06/2009
Larry Caper might start for Spartans against Broncos
Michigan State starting running back Larry Caper could be healthy enough to play Saturday against Western Michigan. - 11/06/2009
U-M and MSU buck nationwide trend of athletics cuts
Among the enduring values of the state of Michigan is that athletic participation and accomplishment on campus are eminently worthwhile pursuits. The long-standing, national leadership of sports programs at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, especially, are largely taken for granted and are sources of pride. But, nationally, the financial health of athletics increasingly is at risk. - 11/06/2009
MSU basketball coach Suzy Merchant expecting second child
The expected arrival is late May or early June. Merchant and her husband, Gary Rakan, have a son, Tyler. - 11/06/2009
Key MSU basketball players out of action with injuries
It's unclear when coach Tom Izzo will have forwards Raymar Morgan (left ankle sprain) and Delvon Roe (concussion), and guard Korie Lucious (right ankle), all healthy at the same time. - 11/05/2009
Bob Wojnowski: Pigskin picks
To football fans, hoops are looking good right now
Michigan now regularly loses Big Ten games by 25 points and tosses the ball away as if scattering flowers at a wedding. - 11/05/2009
Eric Lacy: MSU insider
Spartans, rivals up for a slice
If Michigan State becomes bowl eligible, it might face stiff competition from Michigan for a chunk of in-state cash. - 11/05/2009
Join the live MSU football chat at 1 p.m.
Beat writer Eric Lacy will take your questions and comments in an hour-long online chat. - 11/05/2009
Bob Wojnowski: Pigskin Picks
There's hope at U-M, MSU: Basketball season starts soon!
Has it really come down to this? Michigan now regularly loses Big Ten games by 25 points and tosses the ball away as if scattering flowers at a wedding. Michigan State repeatedly tortures its fans with staggering losses. - 11/04/2009
College football: MSU notebook
Suddenly, Mark Dantonio is secretive
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio took a bunker mentality to his news conference Tuesday. - 11/04/2009
