Is it all downhill for the Michigan State Spartans? Clearly, this season is over, and State has packed it in. If losing to Michigan for the first time in 1,100+ days didn’t convince you, then maybe the requirement of overtime to achieve 3/5 of their conference wins did. No? Then last night’s phantasmagoric performance in Iowa City certainly does. The Iowa Hawkeyes are … [Read more...] about Michigan State: Season is Essentially Over, Program in Crisis?
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THE Ohio State Buckeyes Big Ten Preview
Ohio State has stormed to a 13-0 start, winning every game by double-digits. They are also 1-0 against the AP top-25 (win against former #10 Florida). While they haven't been tested early on, the Big Ten schedule will prove just how tough the Buckeyes really are. Game to Watch: OSU at Wisconsin, February 12. The Buckeyes are 0-7 at the Kohl Center during Bo Ryan's current … [Read more...] about THE Ohio State Buckeyes Big Ten Preview
Duke vs. Michigan State: Facts, Figures, Trends and Records
Ready for tonight's showdown between #1 Duke and #6 Michigan State? Yes, the main event of the Big Ten ACC Challenge, the premier event of the non-conference portion of the college basketball season. And tonight's final bout, the heavyweight match on the card features two Final Four teams from last season. Here are some numbers, trends and facts about Duke's history in the … [Read more...] about Duke vs. Michigan State: Facts, Figures, Trends and Records
Jerel Worthy leads #5 Michigan State’s All-Star Defensive Line
Undefeated Michigan State is having their best season in a generation, rekindling warm memories of the glory days under Biggie "somehow your words just hypnotize me" Munn and Duffy Daugherty. Back then, the East Lansing school won five national titles during a 15 year span (1951-1966). The last national title winning team was known for their "Kill Bubba" chant, glorifying … [Read more...] about Jerel Worthy leads #5 Michigan State’s All-Star Defensive Line
Michigan State-Illinois: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Ah there's nothing quite like it when your alma mater takes on your MBA school. It happens every year, the conflicted feelings and ambivalence...OR NOT! When your grad school and undergrad clash, you ALWAYS go with the institution that awarded you your primary degree. And with apologies to the first Kanye West album, "you know what will keep me warm this winter- all those … [Read more...] about Michigan State-Illinois: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Scott Tolzien: Not the Flashiest of QBs, But Highly Effective
Wisconsin Badgers' starting quarterback Scott Tolzien may not be as flashy as Denard Robinson, Terrelle Pryor or even Ricky Stanzi, when it comes to his fellow Big Ten quarterbacks. However, he does compare in effectiveness. The senior from Rolling Meadows, IL ranks eighth in the country with a passer rating of 176.2. His career pass efficiency of 149.8 is the best in … [Read more...] about Scott Tolzien: Not the Flashiest of QBs, But Highly Effective
Michigan State’s Mark D’Antonio suffers HEART ATTACK after win over Notre Dame
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio was hospitalized with heart attack symptoms last night shortly after the Spartans' extremely dramatic overtime victory over Notre Dame last night State called a news conference for this afternoon, and the sports information department said Dantonio had a stent put in a blocked blood vessel leading to the heart. According to the … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Mark D’Antonio suffers HEART ATTACK after win over Notre Dame
Midwest Swing: Final Four Edition
By Paul M. Banks INDIANAPOLIS- The brightest lights and the biggest stars come for college basketball’s biggest stage. But the biggest and best photo opp? Blue II, Butler's bulldog mascot. He came into the media room and everyone swooned over him. He's adorable! And the paparazzi were hounding him like 12 year old girls swooning over the Jonas Brothers. And by everyone I … [Read more...] about Midwest Swing: Final Four Edition
Michigan State vs. Butler: Clash of the 5 seeds
By Paul M. Banks In the first national semifinal game, last year's "home team" in the Final Four takes on this year's "home team" in the Final Four. Although to be fair, Butler will have an advantage of being much closer to a true "home-court advantage" than State did in Detroit. … [Read more...] about Michigan State vs. Butler: Clash of the 5 seeds
Michigan State Spartans All Decade Team
By Paul M. Banks With six Final Fours and two national title game appearances in the last 12 years, the 2000s have been without a doubt the most fruitful period in Michigan State basketball history. The decade kicked off with the 2000 National title, and every player to stay all four years at State has been to at least one Final Four since Tom Izzo took over the program in … [Read more...] about Michigan State Spartans All Decade Team