Once again, the Illinois Fighting Illini have a November home game against the Michigan State Spartans during a season where they started very fast out of the gates. Since starting 6-1, the Illini have dropped back to back games, and there are understandably legitimate fears that this season could repeat the story arc of 2022. If you recall, it was the Michigan State game (a … [Read more...] about Michigan St. Spartans at Illinois Fighting Illini Game Preview, Prediction
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It’s Ok to be Ambivalent About Tom Izzo, Michigan St. Despite What Media Say
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-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
Michigan State Football Now Has Literal Chip on Their Shoulder
Michigan State football bares a striking resemblance to the Chicago White Sox. in that both programs identify themselves by having a consistent chip on their shoulder. Lots of sports franchises utilize this motivation, but Michigan State and the White Sox have the same exact "we come second in our region" chip. For MSU, it's the Michigan Wolverines who overshadow them. For … [Read more...] about Michigan State Football Now Has Literal Chip on Their Shoulder
Tom Izzo: “I’m a social media basher, I hate it”
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”
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
Michigan St. Legend, NBA Prospect Draymond Green: exclusive part 3 of 3
There's already been a movement to have Draymond Green's number retired at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. That's how much he meant to the Michigan State Spartans and Big Ten college basketball. He's also an NBA draft prospect, potentially in the first round. The Sports Bank's Ngozi Ekeledo had a very detailed exclusive with Green, discussing his past, present and … [Read more...] about Michigan St. Legend, NBA Prospect Draymond Green: exclusive part 3 of 3