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Hoyer learns from Mannings, defensive tackle spot up in air
One day after opening up fall camp, about 30 MSU football players and coaches met with members of the media Tuesday.
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More points from MSU media day
Redshirt freshman Kirk Cousins is trying to make the most of his ascension up MSU’s quarterback depth chart. Cousins, who’s the only reserve quarterback remaining from last season, will enter the season as senior Brian Hoyer’s backup.
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Jones, Gordon swap linebacker positions
Last season, MSU linebacker Greg Jones turned a lot of heads — and nearly decapitated some — by leading the Spartans in tackles as a true freshman. As a sophomore, Jones will be expected to make even more plays as the anchor of MSU’s defense.
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Ohio prospect chooses MSU
High school senior Dan France accepted an offer Sunday to play for MSU, making him the 15th player to orally commit to the team’s 2009 recruiting class, according to Rivals.com.
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Spartans gear up for another season
Beaming rays of sunshine poured into the MSU football team’s outdoor practice facility, media members and cameramen swarmed each nook and cranny of the field, and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” blared loudly across the field.
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Saint-Dic signs deal with Kansas City
Former MSU football defensive end Jonal Saint-Dic signed a two-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, according to the team’s Web site.
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MSU looks forward to opening game challenge at California
Almost every year, the MSU football team opens the season with a laugher against a weak team in a non-BCS conference. Last season, MSU embarrassed UAB, 55-18. In 2006, the Spartans defeated Idaho, 27-17. In 2005, the Spartans trounced Kent State, 49-14.
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Tackle switches verbal to MSU
Offensive tackle David Barrent has verbally committed to MSU, becoming the 14th member of the Spartans’ 2009 recruiting class, according to Rivals.com.
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Moving on: Hoyer puts bowl game behind him
Playing your worst game of the season during your team’s first bowl game in four years is bad timing. But being forced to wait an entire offseason to redeem yourself is simply unfair.
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Healthy Ringer ready to shoulder load
As the focal point of MSU’s offense, senior running back Javon Ringer will be counted on at times to carry the team on his shoulders. So understandably, coaches have been cautious with Ringer after he was forced to have shoulder surgery this offseason.
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Dantonio has reason to be excited for '08
Chicago — Last year around this time, first-year MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio told reporters during Big Ten Media Day that his goal was to lead MSU to its first bowl game in four years. To many, that goal seemed unattainable.
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Buckeyes pegged to win league
Chicago — Reporters tabbed Ohio State as the preseason favorite to win the Big Ten, the conference announced Thursday during Big Ten Media Day.
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Rodriguez, Pryor, hot topics at media day
With 20 starting players returning to a team that played in the BCS National Championship game last year, it is no surprise that the Buckeyes are the preseason favorites to win the Big Ten
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LB Hammock commits to MSU
Linebacker TyQuan Hammock verbally committed to MSU on Tuesday, making him the 13th member of head coach Mark Dantonio’s 2009 recruiting class, according to Rivals.com.
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2009 recruiting class receives verbal commitment from Ohio native
For the second time in three days, the MSU football team has added another name to its 2009 recruiting class.
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Stadium expands student section
The student section at Spartan Stadium will expand for the upcoming football season, MSU Athletic Communications announced Monday.
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MSU snags wide receiver prospect
Wide receiver Bennie Fowler became the 11th member of MSU head coach Mark Dantonio’s 2009 recruiting class on Saturday, according to Rivals.com.
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2009 recruiting class shaping to be among best
It finally feels good to be a Spartans football fan.
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Top lineman prospect commits to MSU
Offensive lineman Nate Klatt accepted an offer Monday to play for MSU, making him the 10th high school senior to verbally commit to the Spartans, according to Rivals.com
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Dantonio to toss first pitch at Tigers game
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday’s Detroit Tigers’ baseball game at Comerica Park, according to MSU Sports Information.