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FOOTBALL

Iron Man

Robert Bondy

November 4, 2014

For all of his career, senior defensive end Marcus Rush has lived in the shadows of the guy opposite of him. Whether it be five star All-American recruit William Gholston or NFL first round projection junior defensive end Shilique Calhoun, Rush has always flew under the radar earning the title “silent but deadly” by one teammate. Regardless of not receiving as much attention from national and local media as his teammates, Rush has built a resume at MSU that some would consider untouchable.

BASKETBALL

Despite lopsided win, Izzo disappointed with MSU's defensive performance against The Master's College on Monday

Troy Jefferson

November 4, 2014

Despite holding The Master’s College to 29 percent shooting from the field, head coach Tom Izzo was not pleased with his team’s defense on Monday night.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio and Meyer both agree — MSU-Ohio State rivalry isn't yet noteworthy

Geoff Preston

November 4, 2014

In East Lansing, no one needs to ask who the main rival of No. 7 MSU (7-1 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) is. Michigan is the clear rival, and the same thing can be said about MSU’s opponent this week in No. 13 Ohio State (7-1 overall, 4-0 Big Ten), as the Buckeyes have a hatred as old as time for Michigan.

BASKETBALL

Tom Izzo inducted into Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

Robert Bondy

November 4, 2014

One day after men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo tipped off his 20th season at MSU, he was recognized as the latest induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. Izzo led the cast of eight that were announced as the 2015 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Class on Tuesday from Spartan Stadium.

FOOTBALL

MSU football remains No. 8 in College Football Playoff Rankings

Geoff Preston

November 4, 2014

MSU did not move after a bye week in the recent College Football Playoff rankings, remaining at No.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Fans, players welcome Russell Byrd back to Breslin Center during exhibition match against The Master's College

Geoff Preston

November 3, 2014

The last time he was at Breslin Center, Russell Byrd was wearing green and white and only himself to worry about. On Monday night, days after the birth of his first daughter with former MSU women’s basketball player Klarissa Bell, Byrd returned to Breslin Center for the first time since transferring from MSU to The Master's College in May.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU basketball spoils Russell Byrd's return in exhibition opener, 97-56

Troy Jefferson

November 3, 2014

The men’s basketball team opened its exhibition season at home on Monday night, but a player on the opposing team stole the show.

FOOTBALL

November will be opportunity for MSU to set themselves apart, according to Dantonio

Robert Bondy

November 3, 2014

In the past November has been known as the final drive for a championship and will again serve as a final important stretch for No. 7 MSU starting with No. 13 Ohio State on Saturday

FOOTBALL

For MSU players with Ohio ties, Saturday's Ohio State game is personal

Geoff Preston

November 3, 2014

When No. 7 MSU (7-1 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) takes on No. 13 Ohio State (7-1 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) Saturday night in East Lansing, it will not only be for a commanding lead in the East Division, but to stay alive for a spot in the College Football Playoff.

VOLLEYBALL

COLUMN: Volleyball needs signature win to improve seeding

Troy Jefferson

November 3, 2014

It’s November, and the volleyball team is still searching for an elusive signature win.

SPORTS

ESPN First Take will host a show at the MSU Union on Friday

Robert Bondy

November 3, 2014

MSU has already hosted one big time ESPN show this fall and it looks like the worldwide leader in sports is coming back to East Lansing soon.

SPORTS

Men's swimming and diving defeats Buffalo and Army during road trip; women's side falls to each team

Katie Winkler

November 3, 2014

The women’s swimming and diving team fell to Buffalo (173-142) and Army (179.5-173.5), while the men defeated both teams (Buffalo 185-130, Army 188.5-164.5) during their travels to New York. The men's team is now 4-1, and women’s team is 2-4. “I thought we did well. When you take into perspective the trip — it was a seven hour bus ride and we got right off the bus and competed Friday night...Traditionally, we don’t usually do that well (in those conditions),” head coach Matt Gianiodis said.

SPORTS

Women's cross country places first in Big Ten Championship for second consecutive year

Katie Winkler

November 3, 2014

The Spartans cross country finished the Big Ten Championships Sunday with a first place win for the women’s team, and fifth place for the men’s. Redshirt senior Leah O’Connor won the women’s race with a time of 19:26.3.

MEN'S SOCCER

U-M spoils senior day for men's soccer with strong offensive second half, 3-2

Matthew Argillander

November 2, 2014

The seniors on the men’s soccer team ended their career at DeMartin Soccer Stadium on a low note

VOLLEYBALL

Up-and-down weekend epitomizes season for MSU volleyball

Troy Jefferson

November 2, 2014

The volleyball team continued its success over the Big Ten bottom feeders over the weekend while also continuing its struggles against the conference elite.

FOOTBALL

College GameDay will come to East Lansing for MSU-Ohio State on Saturday

Robert Bondy

November 2, 2014

This week’s already colossal matchup between No. 8 MSU and No. 13 Ohio State got even bigger on Sunday when ESPN announced College GameDay is coming to East Lansing on Saturday.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Women's soccer closes season with 2-0 loss to Indiana

John Neidhart

November 1, 2014

A season plagued with disappointment for the MSU women’s soccer team came to a close with a 2-0 loss to Indiana on Friday night. MSU (9-9-1 overall, 3-9-1 overall) fell behind in the 27th minute, when a shot from Indiana freshman forward Kayla Smith put the Hoosiers on the board first.

ICE HOCKEY