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Here's what to expect this NFL season:
The NFL season officially kicks off tonight with the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts taking on the 2006 Cinderella New Orleans Saints, and the answer to “Are you ready for some football?” is probably a sarcastic “duh” for many fans. As you countdown to tonight’s kickoff here are some predictions for the 2007 season.
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Win leads to Caulcrick honor
Senior running back Jehuu Caulcrick’s appreciation for his offensive line goes beyond mere words after Saturday’s 55-18 win over Alabama-Birmingham.
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Caulcrick plows through Blazers for career-high four touchdowns
Senior running back Jehuu Caulcrick carried the Spartan offense in the first half against Alabama-Birmingham, but he also took the Blazer defense for a ride.
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Spartans overwhelm UAB in Dantonio's debut
It might be said that MSU was anxious to start its new season and new football life. The score in Saturday’s game certainly reflected that.
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Sidelines no more, meet 'The Game'
Sports editor Eric Fish details the decision to change “Sidelines” to “The Game.”
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Offensive must start with the offensive line
If you’re reading this column, chances are you watched Spartan football last year. If you watched Spartan football last year, don’t be surprised to hear me say: The offensive line is the key to this football team and no, you don’t need to panic.
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Freshman expected to make quick impact
Freshman wide receiver Mark Dell is as green as the jersey on his back, but that did not stop head coach Mark Dantonio from naming him as a starter for Saturday’s game against Alabama-Birmingham.
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No more talk...just play
New coach. New game plan. New attitude. New season. Time to get out there and play. It’s been nearly a year since former MSU football head coach John L. Smith was ousted from his coaching position. It’s been nearly a year since junior running back Javon Ringer blew out his knee. It’s been nearly a year since a season of disappointment and frustration.
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Dantonio looking to get 'win of respect'
While the first games of the season are usually considered gimmes, head coach Mark Dantonio is expecting to face some adversity on Saturday when MSU plays University of Alabama-Birmingham.
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Quick hits
Out of town for the summer? We’ll catch you up on what you missed with this year’s MSU football team.
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Ready for action
One of the ways head coach Mark Dantonio plans to establish a winning mentality is to “pull the weeds” from his football program
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Coach makes switch
Dan Enos considers himself lucky. For the second straight year, Enos is coaching whom he considers to be the best player on the MSU football team.
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Recruit picks MSU over U-M
MSU may have just landed the second coming of Matt Trannon with the verbal commitment of Fred Smith, one of the top wide receiver prospects for the Class of 2008.
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Tressel: Dantonio, staff add 'strength'
Lloyd Carr and Jim Tressel, the commandeering forces behind college football mega rivals Michigan and Ohio State, respectively, may not agree on many things, but they both praise the addition of MSU’s new head coach.
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Joe Pa heads into 42nd year at PSU
Chicago — At the age of 80, Joe Paterno still has the passion for coaching. Paterno will be leading Penn State into the season for the 42nd time as head coach in 2007.
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MSU adds a four-star recruit to 2007 roster
He's not the original "MJ," but he should certainly help matters for the MSU football team.