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FOOTBALL

Offensive duo excel with perfect chemistry

MSU’s football program has been fortunate enough to have several standout quarterback-wide receiver combinations throughout the years, but none of them quite compare to the unique relationship and chemistry between seniors quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver B.J. Cunningham.

FEATURES

Weekend roundup: Dec. 2-4

It is almost the weekend. Classes are ending and students are ready to unwind. Here is a roundup of events to attend during the weekend respite. ‘Tis the season: Lansing area residents will have the chance to enjoy some winter festivities this weekend.

COMMENTARY

MSU deserves Big Ten championship

I was in Lincoln, Neb., for the Nebraska-MSU football game, and I was impressed by all the Spartan fans I talked to that day — each one I talked to said they were having a great time, were received well and were happy about Nebraska being in the Big Ten.

COMMENTARY

Some inflate own importance

It seems like the not-so-subtle rallying cry of many individuals across the countryside in the past few days is that fantastic phrase, “I am ImpOtent!” Now I realize that you may have looked at this a couple of times and thought that the writer is an idiot and can’t even spell “important.”

COMMENTARY

Larger capacity not necessary at stadium

Football fans on campus are buzzing about the upcoming Big Ten championship game the Spartans will play Saturday. The game won’t be played in Spartan Stadium, but changes to MSU fans’ game-day experience are on the horizon.

FOOTBALL

Friday declared MSU Green Day

On Thursday, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder declared Dec. 2 MSU Green Day. According to a press release, the day will be used to honor the MSU football team and its upcoming match-up in the inaugural Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis.