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
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Michigan-Michigan State the Next North Carolina-Duke? Tom Izzo, John Beilein Opine
Before Michigan and Michigan State played for the Big Ten Tournament title, in what was their third meeting this this season, both head coaches discussed the growing significance of their heated rivalry. Both Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo and Michigan head man John Beilein opined on the idea of MSU-Michigan being/one day becoming on par with North Carolina-Duke. Playing … [Read more...] about Michigan-Michigan State the Next North Carolina-Duke? Tom Izzo, John Beilein Opine
Michigan State Basketball: Tournament Resume Update After Purdue Upset
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
Tom Izzo: “I’m a social media basher, I hate it” “Twitter ignorance”
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has been on a roll lately when it comes to press conferences. Last month at Northwestern he told us about how we're in a "soft society." Izzo added "everyone gets a trophy, give 'em a trophy for 23rd place." (full harangue here). Today, on the Big Ten coaches conference call, Tom Izzo was extremely critical of Facebook, Twitter and social media … [Read more...] about Tom Izzo: “I’m a social media basher, I hate it” “Twitter ignorance”
Michigan St. legend Mateen Cleaves highlights CBS Sports Draft Show
Mateen Cleaves is not only one of the most legendary names in Michigan State history, he's also one of the most iconic players in college basketball lore. This Spartan warrior is known for winning a national title while on crutches, being a stellar point guard and the ugly Bill Cosby style sweaters he wore on the bench when injured. Mateen Cleaves played in the NBA for 6 … [Read more...] about Michigan St. legend Mateen Cleaves highlights CBS Sports Draft Show
Former MSU Spartan Delvon Roe starred with Aimee Teegarden in film
Aimee Teegarden was quite the rebel against her parents coach Erik Taylor and Tami Taylor in Friday Night Lights. During his MSU career, it looked like Delvon Roe was sometimes going against what coach Tom Izzo had to say on the Spartans bench. If you followed Michigan State Spartans basketball in recent years, you might have noticed a certain Shakespearean acting clip playing … [Read more...] about Former MSU Spartan Delvon Roe starred with Aimee Teegarden in film
Former Arkansas, Michigan St. coach John L. Smith gets a new gig
John L. Smith is one of the most colorful characters in college football. Unfortunately, he's now at a much lower rung in the sport. The man who took over at Arkansas on very short notice in the wake of the Bobby Petrino Jessica Dorrell scandal, that led the Razorbacks to a disastrous 4-8 season has landed a new job at D2 Fort Lewis College in Colorado. He'll take a severe … [Read more...] about Former Arkansas, Michigan St. coach John L. Smith gets a new gig
Michigan State’s Branden Dawson punches Purdue’s Travis Carroll: VIDEO
During the Michigan State Spartans utter destruction of the Purdue Boilermakers today, you might have noticed a little punch thrown by State forward Branden Dawson on Purdue's Travis Carroll. Tom Izzo coached players do not act like this; McDonald's All-Americans do not like act like this. Watch the video to see the act for yourself. Of course, the Spartans deny it. Deny deny … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Branden Dawson punches Purdue’s Travis Carroll: VIDEO