MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio doesn’t want his team’s confidence to become a problem this season.
Although the team has the added support of junior running backs Edwin Baker and Larry Caper and sophomore running back Le’Veon Bell, MSU is going to miss the blocking reinforcements from former tight end Charlie Gantt. And heading into the season, the youthful offensive line remains one of the team’s biggest question marks.
As the second basketball player to represent MSU internationally this summer, senior forward Draymond Green was selected Wednesday to play for the USA men’s team at the 2011 World University Games in Shenzhen, China.
Former MSU and NFL star Charles “Bubba” Smith was found dead Wednesday in his Los Angeles home, according to a report by the Los Angeles Times and the LA County Coroner’s Office.
The 6-foot-9 former MSU women’s basketball star once again will look to make a name for herself as she is scheduled to join the Grand Valley State University volleyball team in the fall.
With the additions of third baseman Wilson Betemit and pitcher Doug Fister, the Tigers have upgraded to make a serious run. Trade deadline deals Have gone poorly in the past, but Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski has an eye for talent and has added significant pieces at the deadline, such as Jhonny Peralta in 2010.
As MSU baseball players Ryan Jones and Tony Bucciferro stepped on the field at Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, in Boston, on Friday, they found themselves on hallowed ground.
By the end of the 2011 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, Kirk Cousins established himself as a star.
Former Spartan and NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets Sunday worth $3.017 million.
On the day when many teams made noise at the Big Ten Media Day, MSU made some of its own along the recruiting trail. Scout.com reports that MSU landed two verbal commitments, one from four-star wide receiver Aaron Burbridge and the other from three-star defensive back Jermaine Edmondson. Burbridge, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound receiver from Farmington Hills, Mich., becomes the third receiver to sign on for Mark Dantonio’s 2012 class, shucking offers from Michigan, Ohio State, Illinois, Cincinnati and Notre Dame.
While she’s on a summer break from competing for MSU, junior women’s golfer Caroline Powers still is keeping herself busy on the course.
As Big Ten Media Days, which air on Big Ten Network and ESPNU, unfold, here are a few likely storylines to follow today and Friday.
Receiver Mark Dell, linebacker Eric Gordon and offensive lineman D.J. Young all announced via Twitter Monday night that they had reached agreements with NFL teams. Dell, who caught 51 passes and six touchdowns last season, agreed to sign with the Denver Broncos, Young with the Arizona Cardinals and Gordon with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
As a friendly competition between in-state rivals, MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis and Michigan Athletics Director Dave Brandon teed off against one another in the B1G AD Golf Challenge Monday at Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15500 Chandler Road, in Bath, Mich.
Representing MSU and the high standards of ethical conduct, Athletics Director Mark Hollis was recently elected Chairperson of the NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet.
Senior pitcher Tony Bucciferro and junior second baseman Ryan Jones have been selected to play in the 49th annual Cape Cod League All-Star Game on July 29 at Fenway Park in Boston.
MSU track and field sophomore Ashley Stacey competed at the 2011 Pan American Junior Championships Saturday, earning the silver medal in the women’s long jump. She posted a 6.13-meter jump and finished as the top American.
Recent MSU graduate Laura Cowal competed for Canada in the Under-23 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam Sunday, bringing home gold in the women’s eight boat.
Former MSU pitcher A.J. Achter returned to Lansing Saturday night when he pitched for the Beloit Snappers against the Lansing Lugnuts at Cooley Law School Stadium. Achter took the loss as the Lugnuts defeated Beloit, 3-1.
When MSU prepares to go to battle for its fourth-consecutive win against Michigan in October, the Spartans will do so in Nike Pro Combat style.