http://statenews.com en-us Foundry4 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:43:03 -0400 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:12:45 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/spartans_win_sixth_straight_37-20 Evanston, Ill. — MSU defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi stepped up to speak after MSU’s 37-20 win Saturday, let out a short sigh, as if to remember last year’s 48 points surrendered to the Northwestern offense, and finally appreciated his team’s defensive turnaround against the Wildcats. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:12:45 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/spartans_win_sixth_straight_37-20 webmaster@statenews.com (Jacob Carpenter) http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/wide_receiver_u In college football, players come and go. They leave their mark on the field and in the record book, and some, if they’re lucky, go on to make their marks in the NFL. In many cases, programs struggle to find new players who can fill the shoes of their departed stars. But in the case of the wide receiver position at MSU, that has very rarely been a problem. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:07:02 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/wide_receiver_u webmaster@statenews.com (Cash Kruth) http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/ringer_linebacking_corps_set_mid-season_grading_curve With a 5-1 record, the Spartans have reached the midpoint of the regular season in good shape for a Big Ten championship run. From stellar running-back play to a surprisingly stout defense, the team has earned high marks through six games. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown of the MSU football team halfway through the season. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:52:04 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/ringer_linebacking_corps_set_mid-season_grading_curve http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/cincinnati_transfers_make_presence_felt_at_msu Garrett Celek had large shoes to fill as a high school senior planning to attend Cincinnati for football. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:29:26 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/cincinnati_transfers_make_presence_felt_at_msu webmaster@statenews.com (Jacob Carpenter) http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/defense_needs_to_lead_way_for_msu_this_fall It’s that time of the year — the temperatures are dropping, the cider is flowing and fall has officially started. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:36:59 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/defense_needs_to_lead_way_for_msu_this_fall http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/breakdown_red-zone_trips_key_for_both_teams Last week, Iowa’s front seven shut down running back Javon Ringer and kept quarterback Brian Hoyer in check. MSU’s offensive line will need a better performance this week against a strong Northwestern front seven. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:26:29 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/breakdown_red-zone_trips_key_for_both_teams webmaster@statenews.com (Chris Vannini) http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/prognosticators_101008 It’s just been one of those days. One of those proggin’ days. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:15:52 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/prognosticators_101008 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/four_your_informatioon_bacher_solid_against_msu 1) Last season, Northwestern quarterback C.J. Bachér, then a junior, threw for a career-high 520 yards and five touchdowns against MSU. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:39:15 -0400 http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/10/four_your_informatioon_bacher_solid_against_msu