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Sports

ICE HOCKEY

Icers hold on for 2-1 win

MSU relied on goals by sophomore defenseman Matt Grassi and junior forward Brett Perlini and strong goaltending from junior Drew Palmisano to win, 2-1, against Alabama-Huntsville.

FOOTBALL

Senior linebacker Gordon making his own story

Five years since making the decision to become a Spartan, Gordon has put together a career that easily would make him the star player of many defenses throughout the country. But no matter what Gordon has been able to accomplish in his four years as a starter at MSU, he always has played in the shadow of fellow senior linebacker and All-American Greg Jones.

FOOTBALL

Reinstatement OK, but Rucker shouldn't play vs. Iowa

A little more than two weeks ago, when MSU head coach Mark Dantonio suspended senior cornerback Chris L. Rucker for being charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OWI, I had an immediate gut reaction: It was nice watching you in a Spartan uniform, Chris, good luck at the next level.