Sophomore running back Jehuu Caulcrick has rushed for 355 yards and four touchdowns this season. He averages 6.1 yards per carry. The Spartans arguably have one of the best running back trios in the nation with Caulcrick, freshman Javon Ringer and senior Jason Teague leading the way. The Findlay Lake, N.Y.
To say that last season's game against Ohio State didn't go the way MSU planned would be an understatement. After battling back from an early 17-0 deficit to take a 19-17 lead, the Spartans could not hang on, allowing two long touchdowns in the final 1:37 as the Buckeyes left East Lansing with a 32-19 victory. The biggest factor of that game was Ohio State freshman receiver Ted Ginn Jr., who ran for a 17-yard touchdown, took a punt back 60 yards for a score and then caught the winning 51-yard touchdown from quarterback Troy Smith in the final two minutes of play. MSU senior safety Eric Smith remembers last season's game vividly and hopes to learn from it. "We're going to use it for motivation, like we did against Michigan, but hopefully come out and play better than we did against Michigan," he said. Although Ginn has not been a factor this season for the Buckeyes, the Spartans still are concerned about his athletic ability. "I don't know if we have anybody as fast as him," Smith said.
In response to Rick Chasney's letter "SN cartoon wrong, abortion, war same" (SN 10/12), I want to fully support cartoonist Mike Ramsey for what I thought was a courageous and devastatingly honest piece of artwork. To Chasney, you should be ashamed of yourself.
The men's and women's basketball seasons will officially begin tomorrow at their annual midnight madness event at Breslin Center. Doors open at 9:30 p.m., when players and coaches will be available to sign autographs. The program, whose theme this year is "A Spartan Salute," will begin at 11 p.m.
Coming off a weekend in which it lost both its home matches, the MSU volleyball team won't find things any easier when they head on the road for two games against nationally-ranked opponents. The Spartans (9-7 overall, 2-4 Big Ten) will kick off their two-game road trip tonight against No.
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will explode onto the big screen tonight only at the International Center.
WJR (760-AM) will become the flagship radio station for Spartans' athletics beginning in the 2006-07 season, MSU President Lou Anna K.
The Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra will present "Muffitt's Comet" at 8 p.m. today in the Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center. The show will feature Timothy Muffitt, who is currently the music director of the Baton Rouge Symphony, a position he has held for six seasons.
Regarding the article concerning women's dress, I am almost tempted to think that the writer wants to revert back to pre-women's rights movement attire just to appease her lack of self-confidence.
By Tara Thoel Special to The State News Eleven teams representing different greek organizations showed up for some music, food and a soccer tournament at Munn Field on Sunday. But the real purpose of this event was not to see who won the tournament — it was to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan through Chi Omega sorority's 6th annual Karen King Kickoff.
Matt Leinart Senior quarterback, Southern Cal Last week: Went 26-for-40 for 360 yards and two touchdowns Even an average night, in Leinart's standards, could lead to a win at Notre Dame on Saturday. Vince Young Junior quarterback, Texas Last week: Went 14-for-27 for 241 yards and three touchdowns; also rushed for 62 yards Is the all-around package for the Longhorns: he can rush, pass and is the unquestionable leader. Reggie Bush Junior running back, Southern Cal Last week: Rushed 14 times for 110 yards Had a solid game last week against Arizona, but fellow back LenDale White was even better. DARK HORSE Laurence Maroney Junior running back, Minnesota Last week: Rushed 36 times for 129 yards and one touchdown Didn't put up stellar numbers but did lead Golden Gophers past Michigan for the first time since 1986.
One hundred and nine years ago, the College of Human Ecology was a women's college specializing in food, clothing, shelter and child bearing.
Next year, the MSU Symphony Orchestra is planning to pay tribute to Mozart in the Austrian cities the world-famous composer called home. The orchestra will play concerts in Vienna and Salzburg in 2006 as part of the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birthday. MSU President Lou Anna K.
Black Student Alliance, or BSA, and African American Celebratory will be holding several events next week to coincide with MSU's homecoming. The alternate festivities, called the African-American Homecoming, will include events such as discussions and a screening of a film about a 1989 "study-in" protest by black students in front of the Administration Building for seven days, a jazz night and a semiformal dance. The theme for the week is "98/89," which represents the 98 years since Myrtle Craig became the first black female graduate of Michigan Agricultural College (MSU's former name) in 1907 and the year the study-in took place, history senior and BSA member Geneva Thomas said. Here's what is happening: Today: Film classics by playwright and actor Tyler Perry at 7 p.m.
I didn't think it was possible, but George W. Bush has reached a new low. No, I'm not referring to his approval ratings (rimshot). After nearly five years in the Oval Office, President Bush has not vetoed a single bill.
The Spartans have moved forward from their first loss of the season and now are in a position to control their destiny going into Saturday's game at Ohio State.
No. 16 MSU at No. 15 Ohio State Fish: I thought long and hard on how I would pick this game. I'm not quite sure how the previous losses that each team experienced will play out in this game, but I feel confident that the Spartans are ready after healing up mentally and physically during last week's bye. While Ohio State is overlooked on offense, count on quarterback Troy Smith's ability to move the ball to become a factor in how MSU defends the Buckeyes. Also, count on the Spartans to be able to move the ball on Ohio State, regardless of how good they are defensively. The key to the game will be MSU's defense.
Both students and area police agencies are probably to blame for the events of the April 2-3 disturbances, according to a draft report from the independent commission reviewing the event. The full draft report is expected to be released in the coming weeks for review by students, residents and university officials. The final report could be finished after the commission listens to public input at its last scheduled meeting on Oct.
In honor of World Food Day on Sunday, a teleconference addressing why hunger still exists despite 60 years of United Nations' efforts to combat it will be broadcast on campus today. The teleconference, which will be aired at noon in Room 303 of the International Center, will feature author Frances Moore Lappé as this year's keynote speaker, and her speech will be broadcast across the nation. MSU's Center for Advanced Study of International Development works with World Food Day programs on campus every year, said Pamela Galbraith, acting outreach coordinator for the teleconference. "We try to promote awareness of international issues, and this is certainly something that's worthwhile," Galbraith said. This year's theme, "Roads not Taken; Goals not Met; the Journey Ahead," also addresses how UN efforts can improve, Galbraith said. World Food Day signifies the founding of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.