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Weekend recruiting recap for MSU football
Mark Dantonio’s roster for next season just received more depth Saturday after linebacker Antjuan Simmons verbally committed to MSU.
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Former MSU football player Cox agrees to plea deal in assault case
Former MSU football player Demetrious Cox will pay $1,085 in fines and restitution to settle a criminal assault case against him according to the Lansing State Journal.
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Former MSU running back Clinton Jones recalls tensions in Game of the Century
At the height of the civil rights movement, two teams came together on the gridiron to battle for the bragging rights of the true number one overall team.
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TSN Podcast S2 E1: The Lions aren't good and the current state of MSU basketball
Basketball beat writer Casey Harrison and newsroom personality Stephen Olschanski ring in the new semester with talk about the College Football Playoff, bowl season the Lions' pitiful playoff performance and MSU basketball since the start of winter break.
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MSU wideout Donnie Corley named to Freshman All-America team
After a stellar freshman season, wide receiver Donnie Corley was named to the 2016 Sound Mind Sound Body/Football Writers Association of America All-America Team.
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Former MSU receiver Kirk Gibson named to College Football Hall of Fame
The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame announced Monday the 2017 College Football Hall of Fame Class. The list includes the names of ten First Team All-American players and three coaches. Among the names was former MSU wide receiver Kirk Gibson.
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Former MSU lineman Jack Conklin named to All-Pro team
On April 28, 2016, offensive lineman Jack Conklin walked on a stage in front of thousands of fans and donned a Tennessee Titans hat as the former Spartan was selected eighth overall in the 2016 NFL draft.
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Former MSU quarterback Connor Cook to make first start in playoffs
Connor Cook’s time has come. After injuries to Derek Carr and Matt McGloin, the rookie quarterback out of Michigan State will get his first career start on Saturday as the Oakland Raiders face the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.
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Junior safety Montae Nicholson to declare for NFL draft
According to multiple reports, junior safety Montae Nicholson will forego his senior season and declare for the NFL draft.
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TSN Podcast 28: MSU basketball is getting grittier CFP Bowl Predictions
Sports desk editor/basketball beat writer Casey Harrison and newsroom personality Stephen Olschanski bring in the holiday season with talks of MSU basketball, the future of MSU football, and pick the winner of the College Football Playoff among other big bowl games.
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TSN Podcast 27: The College Football Playoff
Sports editor Casey Harrison and newsroom personality Stephen Olschanski talk the College Football Playoff, why Stephen can never be happy for Penn State and how MSU basketball needs more toughness.
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MSU junior defensive tackle Malik McDowell hires agent, declares for NFL Draft
MSU junior defensive end/tackle Malik McDowell will forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft.
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Five Spartans earn Big Ten defensive honors
Despite having a 3-9 overall record and a 1-8 mark in the Big Ten, the MSU football team received a few nods to the Big Ten All-Defensive Team.
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After disappointment, Dantonio talks 2017 season and moving forward
After a largely forgettable year for MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio blatantly answered a question about when offseason plans will begin.
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Freshman wide receiver Donnie Corley named to the Big Ten All-Big Ten Freshman team
After a disappointing season for the MSU football team, it will look to the off-season after failing to reach the six-win threshold needed to become bowl eligible. Fortunately, the Spartans will welcome good news as freshman wide receiver Donnie Corley was named to the Big Ten Network All-Big Ten Freshman team, according to a press release.
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COLUMN: MSU football and a road not yet seen
Only two things have ever been consistent for MSU football in 2016. A lead then a loss. No matter what it tried, which personnel subbed in, which packages it dumbed down, its points would never be enough.
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TSN Podcast 25 — What's next for MSU football?
Sports editor Casey Harrison and football writer Stephen Olschanski hit podcast No. 25 with a slate of football talk.
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Fifth-year safety Demetrious Cox cited for assault
The Lansing State Journal reported Monday evening that fifth-year senior safety Demetrious Cox was arrested Nov. 24 at 3 a.m. and cited with for misdemeanor assault.
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Terry's PSU performance sets up possible 2017 quarterback battle
Junior quarterback Damion Terry’s harrowing effort was cut short. Trying to deliver MSU one last bright spot in a dismal season, the junior quarterback's 7-for-12, 101-yard performance was derailed by a concussion.
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AS MSU football's dismal year ends, 2017 is already beginning for staff and players
A trip to Happy Valley on Saturday, resulting in a 45-12 statement victory for Big Ten East champions Penn State, proved MSU ran out of gas.