FOOTBALL
Hoyer learns from Mannings, defensive tackle spot up in air
One day after opening up fall camp, about 30 MSU football players and coaches met with members of the media Tuesday.
FOOTBALL
More points from MSU media day
Redshirt freshman Kirk Cousins is trying to make the most of his ascension up MSU’s quarterback depth chart. Cousins, who’s the only reserve quarterback remaining from last season, will enter the season as senior Brian Hoyer’s backup.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Freshman Roe undergoes knee surgery
MSU freshman forward Delvon Roe underwent successful exploratory surgery on his left knee on Tuesday, according to MSU Athletic Communications.
FOOTBALL
Jones, Gordon swap linebacker positions
Last season, MSU linebacker Greg Jones turned a lot of heads — and nearly decapitated some — by leading the Spartans in tackles as a true freshman. As a sophomore, Jones will be expected to make even more plays as the anchor of MSU’s defense.
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Ohio prospect chooses MSU
High school senior Dan France accepted an offer Sunday to play for MSU, making him the 15th player to orally commit to the team’s 2009 recruiting class, according to Rivals.com.
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SN reporters dig into Favre situation, other sports issues
Sports reporters Alex DiFilippo and lifestyle reporter Jahshua Smith squabble over stories that are making local and national headlines.
FOOTBALL
Spartans gear up for another season
Beaming rays of sunshine poured into the MSU football team’s outdoor practice facility, media members and cameramen swarmed each nook and cranny of the field, and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” blared loudly across the field.
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Neitzel signs deal with German team
Former MSU guard Drew Neitzel wanted the opportunity to be a starter on a professional basketball team.
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Saint-Dic signs deal with Kansas City
Former MSU football defensive end Jonal Saint-Dic signed a two-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, according to the team’s Web site.
FOOTBALL
MSU looks forward to opening game challenge at California
Almost every year, the MSU football team opens the season with a laugher against a weak team in a non-BCS conference. Last season, MSU embarrassed UAB, 55-18. In 2006, the Spartans defeated Idaho, 27-17. In 2005, the Spartans trounced Kent State, 49-14.
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Tackle switches verbal to MSU
Offensive tackle David Barrent has verbally committed to MSU, becoming the 14th member of the Spartans’ 2009 recruiting class, according to Rivals.com.
BASEBALL
Baseball coach hires assistants
First-year MSU head baseball coach Jake Boss Jr. named two of his assistants on Tuesday — Mark Van Ameyde and Bill Gernon.
FOOTBALL
Moving on: Hoyer puts bowl game behind him
Playing your worst game of the season during your team’s first bowl game in four years is bad timing. But being forced to wait an entire offseason to redeem yourself is simply unfair.
FOOTBALL
Healthy Ringer ready to shoulder load
As the focal point of MSU’s offense, senior running back Javon Ringer will be counted on at times to carry the team on his shoulders. So understandably, coaches have been cautious with Ringer after he was forced to have shoulder surgery this offseason.
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Dantonio has reason to be excited for '08
Chicago — Last year around this time, first-year MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio told reporters during Big Ten Media Day that his goal was to lead MSU to its first bowl game in four years. To many, that goal seemed unattainable.
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Buckeyes pegged to win league
Chicago — Reporters tabbed Ohio State as the preseason favorite to win the Big Ten, the conference announced Thursday during Big Ten Media Day.
FOOTBALL
Rodriguez, Pryor, hot topics at media day
With 20 starting players returning to a team that played in the BCS National Championship game last year, it is no surprise that the Buckeyes are the preseason favorites to win the Big Ten
BASKETBALL
Word on the street
The Detroit Shock and Los Angeles Sparks had a small melee in Tuesday night’s WNBA game. Here are some thoughts on what went down.
ICE HOCKEY
Word on the street
Now that it’s official that Ryan Miller won’t be returning to his home state anytime soon, here’s what MSU students think about the former Spartans netminder.
SPORTS
Bush makes first appearance for Team USA
Nicole Bush made her first appearance running for Team USA count. Bush earned a gold medal in the 3000-meter steeplechase on Wednesday with a time of 10:42.17.