You remember Mateen Cleaves don't you? The national college basketball poster child for 2000 March Madness, the fiery point guard with the Bill Cosby sweaters and large mouth who led the Michigan State Spartans to the big prize! Yes, the ultimate personification of the term "floor general," the greatest of the MSU "Flintstones," has a new honor to his credit. Watch the video … [Read more...] about Mateen Cleaves Michigan State Hall of Fame Induction Speech
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#19 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77
This year in East Lansing, it's all about "P4RB" meaning "Prepare for Rose Bowl" for the Michigan State Spartans. It's a slogan you'll find displayed on t-shirts within the program. It originated during a presentation during a winter meeting. The presentation was made by Running Backs Coach Mike Salem's brother Wade. "At the end of his talk, he brought up a slide that said … [Read more...] about #19 Michigan State Spartans: College Football 77 in 77
Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins is Very Good at Life (Video)
At the annual Big Ten football kick-off luncheon, Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins gave a speech that elicited a standing ovation. Of all the players and coaches who spoke, it was only the words of the Spartans leader who inspired such a reaction. The video is after the jump (h/t to The Only Colors, SB Nation's State blog) Earlier that morning, when he spoke to rotating … [Read more...] about Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins is Very Good at Life (Video)
Michigan St.’s Kirk Cousins Reads Your Criticism of Him and His Team
At the annual Big Ten football kick-off luncheon, Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins gave a speech that elicited a standing ovation. Of all the players and coaches who spoke, it was only his words that inspired such a reaction. Earlier that morning, when he spoke to rotating journalists at the conference media days, he again stood out as one of the best public speakers. "I'll … [Read more...] about Michigan St.’s Kirk Cousins Reads Your Criticism of Him and His Team
Jerry Kill ready, excited about transition at Minnesota
Despite being in the MAC, Jerry Kill had some success against the Big Ten in his three-year tenure with Northern Illinois. Kill’s Huskies beat Purdue in 2009, and beat Minnesota in 2010, which was one of the major factors in the firing of Tim Brewster. Now, Kill has begun to turn around the Minnesota program he beat 10 months ago. But Kill doesn’t think success at NIU will … [Read more...] about Jerry Kill ready, excited about transition at Minnesota
Breakdown of Potential Ohio State Head Football Coaching Candidates
The NCAA is set to determine the fate of the Ohio State football program on August 12 and while no one knows exactly how hard the Committee on Infractions will come down on the Buckeyes, it is safe to say a number of sanctions are well within the realm of possibility. Couple the upcoming hearing with the fact that Ohio State will be headed into the 2011-2012 season without … [Read more...] about Breakdown of Potential Ohio State Head Football Coaching Candidates
Mich St. & North Carolina Playing on Aircraft Carrier that Buried bin Laden?
The famous college basketball game aboard an aircraft carrier, the first ever of its kind, is coming closer to actually happening. The Michigan State Spartans will supposedly play the North Carolina Tar Heels on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson in San Diego Harbor on Veterans Day, November 11th. Here's the kicker, the USS Carl Vinson is the carrier that Osama Bin Laden’s body … [Read more...] about Mich St. & North Carolina Playing on Aircraft Carrier that Buried bin Laden?
Indianapolis Colts 2011 NFL Draft Recap and Analysis
A day after the Indianapolis Colts' 2010 season came to an end with a first-round playoff loss to the New York Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium, I said the one bright side would be that the team would have its highest first-round draft pick since 2002 when it took Dwight Freeney 12th overall. Turns out that unusual draft position worked out in the Colts' favor. Selecting … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2011 NFL Draft Recap and Analysis
Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?
The Connecticut Huskies have quietly been the surprise of the season. Butler and VCU are the surprises of the tournament, yes, but no one expected this out of Connecticut. This season has been full of surprises, but there hasn’t been one bigger than the progression of the Connecticut Huskies. The team went through the Jim Calhoun recruiting violations and his possible … [Read more...] about Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?
Will Michigan State Turn it On Again this March Madness?
They call Tom Izzo "Mr. March" for a reason. And the numbers give creedence to that. Here's what the Michigan State Spartans have accomplished lately: 9 wins as a lower seed since 2003 (most in college basketball) 66-27 in March/April since 1999 35 NCAA Tournament wins since 1998, second most in the nation The 15 years Izzo era in East Lansing has seen 9 sweet … [Read more...] about Will Michigan State Turn it On Again this March Madness?