MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS NEWS
Michigan State Gift-Wraps a Victory for the Chippewas
September 12, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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It was a meltdown the likes of which had not been seen in East Lansing since John L. Smith roamed the sidelines.
Central Michigan had dominated Michigan State's passing defense all afternoon, but the Spartans still led 27-26 after a failed two-point conversion. Even in a game where...
MSU takes 21-0 lead in second quarter
September 05, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins was impressive early, throwing two touchdowns in the first half and helping the Spartans take a 21-0 lead over Montana State in the season-opener Saturday at Spartan Stadium.
MSU won't wait until game day to name starting QB
August 26, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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East Lansing -- Michigan State's coaching staff is expected to name a starting quarterback at least a couple days before the Sept. 5 opener against Montana State, sophomore Kirk Cousins said Wednesday.
Keshawn Martin is Michigan State's 'Wildcat' in waiting
August 29, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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The former high school quarterback from Westland John Glenn appears to be the ideal candidate to serve as the trigger in the trendy offense -- if the Spartans decide to use it.
Irish Creature Vs. Spartan Creature: Who Will Plant the Flag in '09?
September 17, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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After both teams coming off disheartening losses in which they were both favored, Bleacher Creatures Dan Scofield and Joe G. take a detailed look into Saturday's matchup between the Spartans and the Fighting Irish.
Joe G - Why The Spartans Will Keep The Megaphone
One week...
MSU linebacker Adam Decker gets a rush on third downs
September 07, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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Michigan State might have the edge to make more third-down stops this season. Against Montana State, the Spartans unveiled a new third-down package showcasing a different role for Decker.
Spartans' QB starter for Saturday unknown
September 06, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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Michigan State's weekly depth chart listing for its starting quarterback is expected to read "Kirk Cousins OR Keith Nichol" until further notice.
Kirk Cousins named MSU starter, but Keith Nichol will play
September 01, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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East Lansing -- Michigan State has a starting quarterback. Spartans coach Mark Dantonio on Tuesday named Kirk Cousins his starter for Saturday's season opener against Montana State at Spartan Stadium.
Mark Dantonio Weekly Press Conference Coverage
September 01, 2009 by
MSUSpartans.com
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Third-year head coach Mark Dantonio addressed the media Tuesday afternoon for his first weekly press conference of the 2009 season. Dantonio named Kirk Cousins the starting quarterback for the opener against Montana State and also talked about the depth chart in detail. The Spartans...
Spartans 2-minute drill
September 05, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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This is Kirk Cousins' chance to prove he's Michigan State's best quarterback -- and deserves to have a full-time job over fellow sophomore Keith Nichol.
Bucky Banter: Michigan State Spartans
September 23, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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This week's battle features two teams who are looking to establish some momentum heading into the Big Ten portion of the schedule.
Here is a breakdown of some key position comparisons that will affect this game:
Passing Game
Alright, class...
Who leads the Big Ten in passer...
Should He Be On The Football Field?
August 14, 2009 by
Kuklas Korner
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from Shannon Shelton of the Detroit Free Press,
Michigan State hockey player A.J. Sturges released a statement Thursday to media members criticizing the football program’s decision to reinstate Glenn Winston, the sophomore running back who injured him during an off-campus altercation...
Spartans get little help from running game
September 12, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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Caulton Ray had perhaps MSU's best run of the day -- an 11-yarder early in the thid quarter. Aside from that, there was little to speak of as the Spartans' backfield managed only 101 yards on 30 carries.
Ex-Spartan Javon Ringer helps Titans beat Bills in HOF game
August 10, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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Former Michigan State running back Javon Ringer, a fifth-round pick of the Titans, rushed for 14 yards on four carries in his NFL exhibition debut.
Released from jail, RB Glenn Winston rejoins MSU
August 10, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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East Lansing -- Michigan State football player Glenn Winston returned Monday to the team's practice field after serving a reduced sentence in the Ingham County jail.
Notre Dame vs. Michigan State: Keys to an Irish Win
September 17, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Notre Dame returns home Saturday to meet Michigan State for its third game of the season. Both teams enter the contest at 1-1 and coming off tough losses. Last week the Irish lost a heartbreaker in the Big House as freshman quarterback Tate Forcier exposed a porous Irish defense. The...
MSU's Glenn Winston scheduled for Aug. 13 jail release
July 29, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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East Lansing -- Michigan State football player Glenn Winston is scheduled for an Aug. 13 released from the Ingham County Jail after he was convicted last spring of two misdemeanor assault charges.
Prepare For Glory: Spartan Linebackers Among Nation's Best
August 21, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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In a conference containing the legendary "Linebacker U", it's tough for a group of linebackers from a different school to grab the spotlight.
Unfortunately for the rest of the Big Ten, Michigan State is using a page from Penn State's playbook to create one of the...
NBC Football Odds: Michigan State vs Notre Dame
September 18, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The fans at Notre Dame Stadium will be treated to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish when they take their seats on Saturday. Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 10-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game'...
Next on CBS: Big Brother!
November 05, 2007 by
Blah Blah Blah
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So apparently Mark Dantonio doesn't take kindly to Mike Hart referring to his program as the little brother in the state. I don't know much, but I do know that it is HI-LARIOUS to watch a rival coach have Mike Hart get so far into his head that he feels the need to comment...
Notre Dame and Michigan State return college football to natural order
September 23, 2009 by
50-Yard Lion
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Penn State's Navorro Bowman levels Michigan State quarterback Brian Hoyer. SEAN SIMMERS, The Patriot-News, 2008I have plenty to say about Penn State, so I don't need to spend much time talking about the rest of the Big Ten, but I...
MSU's Kirk Cousins gets 'aggressive treatment for injured ankle
October 06, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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East Lansing -- Michigan State starting quarterback Kirk Cousins might play with some pain Saturday when his team visits Illinois.
Tough guy Blair White is Spartans' go-to receiver
October 17, 2009 by
Detnews.com
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Blair White is a tough guy, even though he is a receiver, and he is the Spartans' go-to guy in the crunch. He caught a career-high 12 passes Saturday and had two touchdowns.
Michigan State needs more TDs in red zone
29 days ago by
Detnews.com
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A lot has changed for Michigan State's offense since Javon Ringer rushed for a school-record 22 touchdowns last season.
Spartans lock up bowl with wild win over Boilermakers
18 days ago by
Detnews.com
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Michigan State kicker Brett Swenson nailed his fourth field goal from 21 yards with 1:51 left, giving the Spartans a dramatic 40-37 comeback win. The Spartans earned their sixth win to become bowl-eligible.
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