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- Eric Lacy's early impressions of the 2009 Spartans
- Coach Dantonio on the tailback competition
- Eric Lacy reports after two days of MSU practice
- Keith Nichol on the importance of quarterback smarts
- Kirk Cousins on the value of two strong quarterbacks
- Coach Dantonio on the running back and quarterback competitions
- Coach Mark Dantonio on the first day of football practice
- Tom Izzo on his debut performance
- Director Greg Ganakas on Tom Izzo's performance
- MSU's Kirk Cousins on QB competition
- MSU's Keith Nichol on QB competition with OU's Bradford, MSU's Cousins
- Mark Dantonio on MSU's spring game
- Eric Lacy on MSU's spring game
- Terry Foster: Final Four was great for Detroit
- Eric Lacy on what's next for MSU
- MSU's Travis Walton on UNC
- MSU's Tom Izzo on initial onslaught by UNC
- Draymond Green on hard to come back vs. UNC
- Goran Suton on not wanting to take off jersey
- Travis Walton: We had an incredible run
- Durrell Summers on turnovers
- UNC's Ty Lawson on MSU's Travis Walton
- UNC's Danny Green on dreaming of this as a kid
- MSU's Korie Lucious on team believing they'd make Final Four
- MSU's Delvon Roe on choosing MSU over UNC; Izzo's reaction
- Steve Mariucci on MSU coach Tom Izzo
- Eric Lacy on MSU's trip to the title game
- UNC's Wayne Ellington on how MSU is different from the Dec. game
- UNC's Danny Green on the impact of this weekend
- UNC's Tyler Hansbrough on all the MSU fans Monday
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College football
- Northeastern ends football after 74 seasons - 05:32 PM
- 3 finalists chosen for Mackey Award for tight ends - 05:08 PM
- Tebow, McCoy finalists for Maxwell, O'Brien honors - 04:59 PM
- Florida's Meyer: Notre Dame not a coaching option - 03:49 PM
- Cincy QB Pike expected to start against Illinois - 02:58 PM
College basketball
- Foul! Study says hoop refs try to even the score - 04:20 PM
- SCarolina F Archie out indefinitely with hurt knee - 04:12 PM
- Bird, Magic inducted into college hall together - 09:20 PM
- Jayhawks sharp in 94-44 rout over Central Arkansas - 10:24 PM
- Jardine leads 'Cuse to 95-73 win over No. 13 Cal - 09:23 PM
No. 2 Michigan State 90, Valparaiso 60
Spartans win in rout as Tom Izzo ties Jud Heathcote for most wins
Coach Tom Izzo wanted his team put an opponent away. He got his wish Sunday against Valparaiso. Chris Allen led an explosive effort early and finished with 22 points. - 11/23/2009
Eric Lacy
Spartans secondary better look out during bowl season
Four of the six Big 12 teams that appear in contention for the Alamo or Insight bowls, MSU's likely postseason options, have pass offenses ranked among the nation's Top 25. - 11/23/2009
MSU's Raymar Morgan getting healthier
East Lansing -- Michigan State's Raymar Morgan is getting healthier, but isn't expected to be in full form for at least two more weeks, coach Tom Izzo said Monday. - 11/23/2009
Penn State 42, Michigan State 14
Another Penn State rout leaves MSU floundering
Michigan State will need to get back on its feet for a bowl game after Saturday's 42-14 beatdown at the hands of Penn State. - 11/21/2009
Terry Foster
It's been a disappointing season for MSU (despite win over U-M)
MSU should have won eight games. It should have stuck its nose in the Big Ten race along with Iowa and Ohio State and Penn State. - 11/21/2009
MSU's Greg Jones has no plans for NFL but will decide soon
The linebacker's father, Greg Jones Sr., said he expects Jones to return to MSU for his senior season, but added that the decision will be made next week. - 11/21/2009
Michigan State: Notebook
Alamo Bowl official says loss didn't hurt Spartans' chances
If the Big Ten gets two teams in BCS bowl games, the Spartans could compete with Minnesota for the Alamo or Insight. MSU and Minnesota are 6-6. - 11/21/2009
Michigan State 75, Toledo 62:
Kalin Lucas helps Michigan State cruise past Toledo
Days after Sports Illustrated put Michigan State's Kalin Lucas on the cover of its magazine, he lived up to his cover status, coming out in attack mode against Toledo. - 11/21/2009
Spartans 2-minute drill
Darryl Clark, Evan Royster will test Spartans' defense
Defense has been an issue for the Spartans all season, and could be a problem against the Nittany Lions. MSU's pass defense is 10th in the Big Ten, yielding 245 yards per game. - 11/21/2009
MSU running game gets boost from unselfish freshmen
"Both of them said, 'This is good. The more great players we get at Michigan State, the better we will be,'" MSU running backs coach Dan Enos recalled. - 11/21/2009
Lynn Henning
Mark Dantonio still right coach for Spartans
Three years ago this week I can remember making another hundred or so phone calls in the latest quest to learn who Michigan State would hire as its new head football coach. - 11/20/2009
College basketball: Michigan State
Delvon Roe looks to put headaches, lackluster play behind
Roe, a 6-foot-8 sophomore, has had two forgettable outings to open the season, going scoreless and fouling out against both Florida Gulf Coast and Gonzaga. - 11/20/2009
Ailing Raymar Morgan expects to play Friday for Spartans
Morgan is also nursing a left ankle sprain and only shot during Thursday's practice so he could avoid additional strain on his legs. - 11/20/2009
No. 5 Notre Dame 68, No. 21 Michigan State 67
Allyssa DeHaan, Michigan State come up a point short against No. 5 Notre Dame
The Spartans had a chance to win after Ashley Barlow's late foul shot for the Fighting Irish, but Aisha Jefferson missed a jumper with 4 seconds to go. - 11/20/2009
Court reinstates case against ex-MSU football player
The Michigan Court of Appeals has reinstated felony charges of unarmed robbery and assault against former Michigan State football player SirDarean Adams. - 11/20/2009
