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Michigan St.’s Kirk Cousins Reads Your Criticism of Him and His Team

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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

Will Michigan State Turn it On Again this March Madness?

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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?

Michigan State Needs More Consistent Scoring from Durrell Summers

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It maybe single digit high temperatures and subzero wind chills in East Lansing, Michigan right now, but the Michigan State Spartans should look to make it Durrell "Summers summer, summertime Time to sit back and unwind" if they are to start living up to their preseason hype. Apologies for quoting Will Smith. Really, that was my bad I know. The Spartans were preseason #2, … [Read more...] about Michigan State Needs More Consistent Scoring from Durrell Summers

MSU’s D’Antonio Returns to Sideline, with an Edgy Sense of Humor!

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Sometimes it's not the best player who's the star of the team, but the Head Coach. The 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox were like that with Manager Ozzie Guillen. And in college football, the face of the program is quite often the coach, so the association is quite natural.  When you think of Michigan State Spartans football you probably think of Michigan State … [Read more...] about MSU’s D’Antonio Returns to Sideline, with an Edgy Sense of Humor!

#7 Michigan State-Northwestern: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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On my way home from the “Banks Bowl” (nickname I give to the annual Illinois-Michigan State meeting, because the former is my undergrad, the latter my MBA school) on Saturday night I drove past the town of Climax, MI on I-94. The miles immediately leading into Climax are exciting, but then when you’re past Climax, it’s all downhill. By the way, wouldn’t it be … [Read more...] about #7 Michigan State-Northwestern: Brutally Honest Game Preview

Michigan State-Illinois: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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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