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It’s Ok to be Ambivalent About Tom Izzo, Michigan St. Despite What Media Say

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In recent years, we've seen a major surge in tweets from media members and pundits that end with: "both things can be true." Tweets such as these are required, given the binary mode of thinking that is so prevalent in America these days. Despite rapid advances in information technology and ways to disseminate that information, more people are regressing intellectually. … [Read more...] about It’s Ok to be Ambivalent About Tom Izzo, Michigan St. Despite What Media Say

Michigan St. Point Guard Cassius Winston is Brilliant Off the Court Too

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(Editor's note: this story was originally posted in mid-season of 2017-2018. In light of Cassius Winston leading MSU to the Final Four this weekend, the timeliness of the subject matter mandates we move the article link back to the top of the site's feed) Any time you turn a Michigan State basketball game on this year, keep an eye on #5, the Spartans head-band wearing point … [Read more...] about Michigan St. Point Guard Cassius Winston is Brilliant Off the Court Too

Cassius Winston is the Best Spokesperson Michigan St. Basketball Has

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(Editor's note: this story was originally posted in mid-season of 2017-2018. In light of Cassius Winston leading MSU to the Final Four this weekend, the timeliness of the subject matter mandates we move the article link back to the top of the site's feed) Michigan State Spartans Coach Tom Izzo has said that point guard Cassius Winston has the highest IQ out of anybody that … [Read more...] about Cassius Winston is the Best Spokesperson Michigan St. Basketball Has

Cassius Winston on Why He Choose Michigan State Over Harvard

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(Editor's note: this story was originally posted after Big Ten Media Day in October. In light of Cassius Winston leading MSU to the Final Four this weekend, the timeliness of the subject matter mandates we move the article link back to the top of the site's feed) "Strange, you're right. He got into Harvard. I mean, I don't have a lot of guys that do that," Michigan State … [Read more...] about Cassius Winston on Why He Choose Michigan State Over Harvard

March Madness is Big Business, How Big? Try $10 Billion

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We’re in the midst of what many declare the greatest four days on the American sports calendar- the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Colloquially (and trademarked) known as “March Madness,” it’s a Thursday-Sunday span that sees a field of 64 college basketball teams swiftly reduced to 16. In order to make this happen, the games start in late morning and run until very … [Read more...] about March Madness is Big Business, How Big? Try $10 Billion

Michigan State or Michigan: Who Has a Better Final Four Shot?

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Asked to give his initial thoughts on drawing #15 seed Bradley in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo was surprisingly defensive. "I don't have any thoughts on that. I guess the only thoughts I have is I've been-1-seed and been a 7-seed. Got to a Final Four as a 7 and got beat the first weekend as the 1," he responded in a tone that was less … [Read more...] about Michigan State or Michigan: Who Has a Better Final Four Shot?

How to Pick March Madness Upsets: Top Predictive Trends of Last Decade

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Last St. Patrick's Day, University of Maryland-Baltimore County shocked Virginia 74-54 to become the first No. 16 seed in the history of the NCAA tournament to ever beat a No. 1 seed. And with that upset, the Retrievers became media darlings, lovable underdogs, breakers of brackets all over the world. Thanks to UMBC, there were just 25 perfect brackets remaining among the tens … [Read more...] about How to Pick March Madness Upsets: Top Predictive Trends of Last Decade

Big Ten Has Three National Title Contenders, but None are Among the Favorites

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Lots of college basketball pundits have deemed the Big Ten the strongest conference in the nation this season, and the numbers seen to verify this. From top to bottom, it's the strongest conference in the country, but it's strongest teams aren't among the elite of the elite nationally. The Big Ten has three teams, #6 Michigan State, #10 Michigan and #13 Purdue that have a … [Read more...] about Big Ten Has Three National Title Contenders, but None are Among the Favorites

Michigan State Basketball: Tournament Resume Update After Purdue Upset

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You know how it is with Michigan State basketball- the season really doesn’t begin until March. Reaching the NCAA Tournament is basically automatic for this program, so success or failure is judged by what they do in the The Big Dance. That said, today’s 73-63 loss at Purdue was certainly disheartening for several reasons. This team really needs wing Joshua Langford, and the … [Read more...] about Michigan State Basketball: Tournament Resume Update After Purdue Upset

Six Potential Destinations for Former Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush

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Notre Dame QB2 Brandon Wimbush has now made it official that he's going to transfer out, and find a place where can start next season. This development was expected, as news of a potential transfer emerged heading into the Cotton Bowl semifinal. Wimbush started four games this season, and 12 last season, becoming just the third quarterback in Notre Dame history with more than … [Read more...] about Six Potential Destinations for Former Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush