Now that undefeated and #5 ranked Michigan State football is having their best season since the 1966 national title year, it's time to re-examine their very proud tradition at the wide receiver position. Of all the position groups on the gridiron, certainly receiver is where MSU can boast their biggest names: Andre Rison, Muhsin Muhammad, Derrick Mason, Plaxico Burress, Kirk … [Read more...] about Mark Dell Continues Michigan State’s Glorious WR Tradition
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MSU’s D’Antonio Returns to Sideline, with an Edgy Sense of Humor!
Sometimes it's not the best player who's the star of the team, but the Head Coach. The 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox were like that with Manager Ozzie Guillen. And in college football, the face of the program is quite often the coach, so the association is quite natural. When you think of Michigan State Spartans football you probably think of Michigan State … [Read more...] about MSU’s D’Antonio Returns to Sideline, with an Edgy Sense of Humor!
Big Ten Power Rankings: Midseason Edition
On my way home from the "Banks Bowl" (nickname I give to the annual Illinois-Michigan State meeting, because the former is my undergrad, the latter my MBA school) on Saturday night I drove past the town of Climax, MI on I-94. The miles immediately leading into Climax are exciting, but then when you're past Climax, it's all downhill. By the way, wouldn't it be HILARIOUS … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings: Midseason Edition
Michigan State #7 in 1st BCS Rankings of 2010
Michigan State isn't known for just basketball anymore. The football team at the hoops haven is really making a name for itself. State is off to their first 7-0 start since the national championship year of 1966. The first BCS standings of the college football season came Sunday night, and since MSU is the only undefeated Big Ten team left, they lead the way among conference … [Read more...] about Michigan State #7 in 1st BCS Rankings of 2010
Undefeated Michigan State Football: Not Bad for a “Basketball School”
On the banks of the Red Cedar there's a school that's known to sports fans. Their specialty is basketball, and the Spartans also play great hockey. Excuse me for taking the Michigan State fight song, and changing the lyrics. But when people think about MSU sports, Tom Izzo's hoops program comes to mind first. Six Final Fours in 11 years will do that. But after beating a very … [Read more...] about Undefeated Michigan State Football: Not Bad for a “Basketball School”
Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion
The identity of the Notre Dame football program always has been one-of-a-kind. So now the question posed to university administrators, alumni, fans and athletes, “Does being independent in football weigh enough as part of our tradition?” The answer could determine how stubborn the Irish can be toward joining the Big Ten Conference -- and all of college football is … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Does Not Need Big Ten Expansion
Michigan State Hauls in Stellar 2010 Recruiting Class
By Jeff Ghiringhelli Whatever trust the Spartan faithful had in Mark Dantonio was lost following the dorm fight incident in November. However, it should be restored today. There were grumblings among Spartan Nation that Dantonio needed to do a better job promoting his no-nonsense attitude, and that he was not producing expected results on and off the field. On National … [Read more...] about Michigan State Hauls in Stellar 2010 Recruiting Class