When Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller switched positions, many media members portrayed the decision as a selfless act by an individual placing team needs above his own. That's a half-truth. Miller has no NFL future as a QB. He does have a lot of pro potential as a wide receiver though. So the situation is actually a win-win for Braxton Miller, for both his individual, and … [Read more...] about Braxton Miller could have Antwaan Randle El type NFL career
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Michigan State’s Branden Dawson punches Purdue’s Travis Carroll: VIDEO
During the Michigan State Spartans utter destruction of the Purdue Boilermakers today, you might have noticed a little punch thrown by State forward Branden Dawson on Purdue's Travis Carroll. Tom Izzo coached players do not act like this; McDonald's All-Americans do not like act like this. Watch the video to see the act for yourself. Of course, the Spartans deny it. Deny deny … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Branden Dawson punches Purdue’s Travis Carroll: VIDEO
#8 Michigan State easily handle the #17 Wisconsin Badgers (Rapid Reaction)
The game started out with the characteristic exchange of runs for the #8 Michigan State Spartans and #17 Wisconsin Badgers, but it wasn't long before the Spartans jumped out to a commanding lead and an impressive 69-55 win. The Spartans (21-5, 10-3) excelled in every facet of the game and surely looked like they could be … [Read more...] about #8 Michigan State easily handle the #17 Wisconsin Badgers (Rapid Reaction)
Michigan St. Wins 20+ in 2 years; Not bad for a “Basketball School”
On the banks of the Red Cedar there's a school that's known to sports fans. Their specialty is college basketball, and the Spartans also play great hockey. Excuse me for taking the Michigan State fight song, and changing the lyrics. But when people think about MSU sports, Tom Izzo's hoops program comes to mind first. Six Final Fours in 11 years will do that. Spartan … [Read more...] about Michigan St. Wins 20+ in 2 years; Not bad for a “Basketball School”
Wisconsin and Michigan State Meet for Big Ten Supremacy (Game Preview)
ESPN College GameDay is heading to East Lansing to watch the Big Ten's two best teams face off in prime-time. After being snubbed in the recent BCS rankings, the #6 Wisconsin Badgers (6-0) feel they have a lot to prove while the #16 Michigan State Spartans (5-1) hope to emerge from the shadows as a BCS … [Read more...] about Wisconsin and Michigan State Meet for Big Ten Supremacy (Game Preview)
Michigan State DL Vernon Gholston Suspended; Punched Michigan OL
The Big Ten Conference imposed a one-game suspension on Michigan State defensive lineman William Gholston for violating the Big Ten Sportslike Conduct Agreement during the Spartans' game against Michigan on Oct. 15, 2011. Unfortunately, the suspension comes for this week's huge game versus the #4 Wisconsin Badgers. For a preview of that game go here. … [Read more...] about Michigan State DL Vernon Gholston Suspended; Punched Michigan OL
Michigan State Spartans Win National Weekly Award
Beating their "big brother" and in-state rival for the fourth consecutive time, and also assuming the driver seat of legends division race propelled the Michigan State Spartans (5-1) to earn the Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week for games of the weekend of Oct. 15. Keshawn Martin scored twice in the third quarter, redeeming himself for his dropped touchdown pass on the … [Read more...] about Michigan State Spartans Win National Weekly Award
Michigan Suffers 1st Season Loss at Michigan St. Still Have Cool New Uniforms
Just like I predicted on Thursday morning, the #23 Michigan State Spartans pulled the upset over the #11 Michigan Wolverines. It's the first loss of the season for UM, and their fourth in a row to State. Little brother no more? And entire graduating class of Spartans is now undefeated against their in-state rivalry. But hey Michigan still has some really cool new retro … [Read more...] about Michigan Suffers 1st Season Loss at Michigan St. Still Have Cool New Uniforms
#11 Michigan Wolverines vs. #23 Michigan State Spartans: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans, the battle for Great Lakes State supremacy. Basically, if you're a college football fan who lives in the Upper Midwest, and you don't have a boner (figuratively, not literally of course) for this game then.....you are a terrorist. There is no question about it, you're not with us, but with the terrorists. As relevant a … [Read more...] about #11 Michigan Wolverines vs. #23 Michigan State Spartans: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Spartans’ Jerel Worthy has Bad Ass Anti-Michigan Wolverines Tattoo
Michigan State DT Jerel Worthy's NFL Draft stock is about as high as anyone in the Spartans, or even anyone in the Big Ten. He also has a tattoo that entails everything that makes college football such an awesome game. Take a closer look and notice the tattoo's homage to the rivalry with Michigan. What an affront it is to the Wolverines, love it! … [Read more...] about Spartans’ Jerel Worthy has Bad Ass Anti-Michigan Wolverines Tattoo