The Michigan St. Spartans head to Evanston on Sunday night to take on the Northwestern Wildcats in a battle of teams with one great, signature win so far this season. Unfortunately, they only have that one major win on their resume, and not much more. For MSU, it's their utter thrashing of Baylor (KenPom #15). For Northwestern, it's their historical upset over the nation's … [Read more...] about Michigan St Spartans at Northwestern Wildcats: FYIs, Preview, Prediction
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Mel Tucker Was a Very Predictable Disaster Hire for Michigan State
Did Michigan State University do any due diligence on Mel Tucker at all? How could they not see this coming? He was a questionable hire, on just football, on-the-field stuff alone, given his track record. Were they aware of how he was one of the worst Chicago Bears coordinators of all time? (and that really says something, given how John Schoop is included among that … [Read more...] about Mel Tucker Was a Very Predictable Disaster Hire for Michigan State
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
Adreian Payne’s NBA career finally begins with Timberwolves
The best thing that happened to Adreian Payne, NBA career wise, was getting traded away from the Atlanta Hawks and to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He wasn't going to get much playing time with the Eastern Conference's first place team; who have now pretty much solidified the #1 seed in the East. Payne was drafted 15th overall by Atlanta, but never broke into their rotation; … [Read more...] about Adreian Payne’s NBA career finally begins with Timberwolves
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
Duke Blue Devils Jabari Parker: exclusive video interview
The top recruit in the nation, Jabari Parker from Chicago (Simeon career academy) picked the Duke Blue Devils over Michigan State, BYU, DePaul Florida and a whole host of other big name college basketball programs. He answered questions at the 2013 McDonald's All-American media day about why he chose Duke, detailed the powerhouse of Simeon, and why he looks up to Chicago Bulls … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils Jabari Parker: exclusive video interview
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