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LJ Scott named to Doak Walker award watch list
Junior running back LJ Scott has been added to another nationwide watch list.
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Dantonio earns commitment from California DE Parks Gissinger
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports' composite ranking, Gissinger chose MSU over Vanderbilt, Syracuse, Iowa State, Kentucky, Boston College, among others.
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MSU's Brian Allen named to Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List
Senior center Brian Allen was named to the Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List, MSU Athletic Communications announced Tuesday. The Rimington Trophy recognizes the best center in college football.
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LJ Scott named to Maxwell Award Watch List
Spartan junior running back LJ Scott has been added to the 2017 Maxwell Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday. Since 1937, the award has been given to America's College Player of the Year.
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Sanctions reveal King, Corley, Vance dismissed from MSU for violating RVSM policy
Three former MSU football players have been officially dismissed for violating the university’s Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy, documents obtained by The State News confirm.
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Following an uncertain spring, fresh Spartan leadership aims for 'player-led' team
Head coach Mark Dantonio said his team is "back in business" June 6 after the multiple investigations surrounding the program concluded. Heading into a new season, the Spartans rely on a fresh leadership core as 11 of the 12 members of the 2016 Eagle Council graduated or are no longer with the program.
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Judge rules to add additional sexual assault charge to ex-MSU player Robertson
Ex-MSU football player Auston Robertson will face an additional count of third degree criminal sexual conduct after he allegedly raped a woman in her Meridian Township apartment in the early hours of April 9.
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MSU football to play home-and-home series against Boston College
MSU and Boston College are set to duel in a home-and-home series. The Spartans travel to Alumni Stadium in 2024, while the Eagles visit Spartan Stadium in 2025.
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Overview: Former Spartan Auston Robertson awaits preliminary exam as sexual assault charge looms
Auston Robertson will stand before the 55th District Court for a preliminary examination hearing on Thursday. He faces one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
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Preliminary hearing for 3 ex-MSU football players accused of sexual assault pushed back to September
After originally scheduling preliminary hearings for June 22, Judge Richard Ball ruled in the 54-B District Court on Thursday to push back hearings for the three ex-MSU football players back until Sept. 21.
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Blackwell reportedly conducted own investigation, violated policy
Former MSU football staff member Curtis Blackwell reportedly "took it upon himself to investigate" the alleged sexual assault by three ex-MSU football players. He did not report the information until the police interviewed him, which violates MSU's mandatory reporting policy.
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MSU football promotes Mark Staten, Sheldon White as part of restructuring
Mark Staten and Sheldon White are taking on new roles, head coach Mark Dantonio announced Tuesday.
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Vayante Copeland finished as a Spartan, no longer part of MSU football
Vayante Copeland's time as a member of Spartan football has come to an end, head coach Mark Dantonio confirmed to the media Tuesday.
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Cassius Peat reportedly told by coaches not to return to MSU
Cassius Peat is not returning to MSU. The former Spartan was reportedly told by MSU coaches not to return.
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MSU Trustee: Auston Robertson allegedly reported rape involving 3 players to Dantonio
Auston Robertson was the unnamed player that reported three of his ex-teammates to MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio for allegedly raping a woman at a party on Jan. 16, according to MSU Board of Trustees member Mitch Lyons.
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King has 'very strong defense' in sexual assault case, claims attorney
Former MSU football player Joshua King was arraigned Wednesday morning in the 54-B District Court, on three charges stemming from an alleged sexual assault that took place on Jan. 16 at University Village apartments.
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Ex-MSU football player Donnie Corley arraigned for alleged role in sexual assault
Attorney John Shea claimed on Wednesday ex-MSU football player Donnie Corley is innocent of raping a woman and is being falsely accused of a crime he did not commit.
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Hollis, Dantonio speak after warrant for 3 football players sought in alleged sexual assault
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio and MSU Athletic Director Mark Hollis spoke in a press conference Tuesday hours after warrants for three ex-MSU football players were issued.
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Ingham County Prosecutor authorizes sexual assault charges against 3 MSU football players
Carol Siemon, Ingham County Prosecutor, has decided to authorize sexual assault charges against three MSU football players under investigation, according to a press release. The warrants were requested by MSU police.
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Dantonio, Hollis to brief Board of Trustees Monday
The MSU Board of Trustees will hear from Athletic Director Mark Hollis and head football coach Mark Dantonio during a work session on Monday. Following months of pressure surrounding the MSU football program, Hollis and Dantonio will brief the trustees on athletics and football.