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Former MSU defensive lineman Cassius Peat returning to MSU football
Former MSU linebacker Cassius Peat is coming back to MSU.
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Linebacker Jon Reschke to leave MSU football following off-field incident
In an issued statement, MSU junior linebacker Jon Reschke said he will be leaving the MSU football team. After an off-field incident, Reschke said he lost control of his emotions and made an insensitive and totally regrettable comment involving a former teammate.
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Former MSU kicker Morten Andersen reflects on career before induction in Hall of Fame
MSU alumnus Morten Andersen received a knock on the door that would lead to a moment the former MSU football kicker would never forget. At the door was David Baker, the President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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MSU football sends three to NFL Combine
On the heels of a 3-9 season, just three former MSU football players were invited to the NFL Combine. The trio consists of linebacker Riley Bullough, defensive back Montae Nicholson and defensive lineman Malik McDowell, according to the site's participant list.
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MSU football's Curtis Blackwell suspended with pay
Curtis Blackwell, the director of college advancement and performance, was suspended with pay, according to Matt Charboneau of The Detroit News.
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Three MSU football players and staff member suspended pending sexual assault investigation
Three MSU student-athletes and one staff member part of the MSU football program have been suspended pending a sexual assault investigation, according to a statement from the university.
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MSU football's Demetrius Cooper charged with misdemeanor
MSU defensive end Demetrius Cooper was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery after allegedly spitting in the face of an East Lansing PACE officer in late October, according to court documents and police reports obtained by The Detroit News.
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Former Spartan Morten Andersen becomes second kicker elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
After a five-year wait, former MSU kicker Morten Andersen will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Andersen is the second kicker to ever earn a spot in Canton and will join LaDanian Tomlinson, Terrell Davis, Kurt Warner, Kenny Easley and current Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones as the Class of 2017. Originally from Copenhagen, Denmark, Andersen came to MSU from Ben Davis high school in Indianapolis and played with the Spartans in 44 games from 1978-81 and named a First-team All-American in 1981.
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Offensive lineman Thiyo Lukusa leaves MSU football team
According to Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press, offensive lineman Thiyo Lukusa has quit the MSU football team.
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MSU football staying close to its roots during recruiting process
During head coach Mark Dantonio’s National Signing Day press conference Wednesday, he talked of the importance of remaining true to who he is as a person during the recruiting process, and not altering his personality to impress potential recruits.
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The road to East Lansing: where MSU football's new recruits call home
The State News has compiled a list of MSU's Class of 2017 football commits, including where the prospects are from and their national composite ranking. The rankings are based off of 247Sports' composite ranking. The list will be updated when other recruits announce their commitment to the Spartans.
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Recapping National Signing Day for MSU football
National Signing Day constantly brings out nationwide excitement and dialogue on where high school prospects will further their athletic career.
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Live Blog: MSU football National Signing Day
Welcome to The State News live blog for National Signing Day, follow along all day for updates on the 2017 recruiting class.
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Former MSU All-American Don Coleman died at 88
Former MSU offensive lineman Don Coleman died Jan. 30 at the age of 88, according to a press release.
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$1 million gift made to Spartan Athletics
MSU alumna Mary Helen and Craig Crooks have made a $1 million donation to MSU Athletics in support of MSU's Empower Extraordinary campaign, according to a MSU press release on Friday.
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MSU football continues to add recruits as Signing Day nears
Just more than a week after four-star linebacker Antjuan Simmons committed to MSU, head coach Mark Dantonio acquired three more recruits from the class of 2017 this week as strong-side defensive end DeAri Todd, cornerback Tre Person and wide receiver Raheem Blackshear verbally committed to the Spartans.ch A three-star prospect from Clearview High School in Lorain, Ohio, Todd is ranked No. 2,052 in the nation and No. 98 among strong-side defensive ends, according to 247Sports composite rankings.ch Todd had made two official visits to MSU, but the Spartans had yet to offer.
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TSN Podcast S2E5: The sad state of affairs for MSU basketball
Basketball beat writer Casey Harrison and newsroom personality Stephen Olschanski welcome long-time guest basketball beat writer Connor Clark back to the show to discuss MSU basketball's sad state of affairs.
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COLUMN: MSU football facing an identity crisis going into crucial spring
Jump back to one year ago today. The MSU football team was just a few weeks removed from an appearance in the second edition of the College Football Playoffs.
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TSN Podcast S2E4: When will MSU be back at the B1G Championship?
State News basketball reporter Casey Harrison and Newsroom Personality Stephen Olschanski have a loaded slate for this Friday's show, including: when MSU football will return to the B1G championship, the move of the Raiders to Las Vegas, why Floyd Mayweather is afraid to fight Conor McGregor, the Baseball Hall of Fame inductee class and a preview of Spartan basketball at Indiana.
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Three former Spartans playing in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
This Saturday, Michigan State seniors -- linebacker Riley Bullough, tight end Jamal Lyles and wide receiver R.J. Shelton will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in the sixth annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.