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Michigan State Athletic Director named to NCAA basketball committee

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Michigan State Athletic Director Mark Hollis who is credited with developing some of college basketball’s most innovative events, has been named to the Division I Men’s Basketball Committee. He will begin serving his term September 1, 2012. Hollis earned his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 1985, serving as student manager for the Spartan men’s … [Read more...] about Michigan State Athletic Director named to NCAA basketball committee

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 Blows Out #9 Purdue, Secures NCAA Tournament Bid

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I guess MSU Coach Tom Izzo  finally got his Michigan State Spartans to realize that March is here? In their 74-56 rout over the #6 Purdue Boilermakers, State finally played like a preseason #2 team in national college basketball. And of course they did it in March, a month in which they're known to be at their best. It took all the way to the Big Ten Tournament … [Read more...] about Michigan State Blows Out #9 Purdue, Secures NCAA Tournament Bid

Michigan State Stays on NCAA Bubble with Narrow Victory over Iowa Hawkeyes

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In our latest, most up-to-date NCAA Tournament bracket projection, (or college basketball "bracketology" if you will, we have the Michigan State Spartans as a #11 seed. Although the chances of them falling into that final #12 seed line (and perhaps playing within that "First Four") are still high, even with their 66-61 narrow escape over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round … [Read more...] about Michigan State Stays on NCAA Bubble with Narrow Victory over Iowa Hawkeyes

Is Michigan State Going to be Left out of the NCAA Dance?

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Only one team from last year’s Final Four looks to be in serious danger of missing this year’s NCAA Tournament. That college basketball team was also the national runner-up in 2009, and ranked #2 in preseason polls this year. They are the Big ten and the nation’s biggest let-down, the Michigan State Spartans (17-13, 9-9). North Carolina and Kansas State also had massive … [Read more...] about Is Michigan State Going to be Left out of the NCAA Dance?

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 82 Michigan St. 56

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The #18 Wisconsin Badgers were a force to be reckoned with in a 82-56 drubbing of the Michigan State Spartans on Super Bowl Sunday. With the win, the Badgers (17-5, 7-3) extended their home-winning streak to 16 while the Spartans (13-10, 5-6) have firmly placed their selves in the discussion for a possible NIT invite. The Green Bay Packers were definitely on the mind of most … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 82 Michigan St. 56