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FOOTBALL

Is Maxwell the right choice for QB?

Andrew Maxwell, the bell tolls for thee. Months of speculation and criticism of the MSU quarterback equation has led head coach Mark Dantonio and staff to the same answer in the form of Maxwell, who’s set to start against Western Michigan at 8 p.m. Friday at Spartan Stadium.

FOOTBALL

Maxwell is the man

After weeks of anticipation, MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio has named senior Andrew Maxwell his starting quarterback for Friday’s game against Western Michigan.

FOOTBALL

Defense impresses in 1st jersey scrimmage

Typically, early in preseason camp, defenses tend to be ahead of offenses in terms of readiness and preparation before the offense has time to work out the kinks. Such was the case on Saturday at MSU’s first jersey scrimmage, as the defense took home a 28-22 victory using a modified scoring system.

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Facetime: Arthur Ray Jr.

Former MSU offensive lineman Arthur Ray Jr. had a long and arduous journey to his first career game as a Spartan. After being offered a scholarship to MSU, Ray was diagnosed with osteosarcoma — a rare bone cancer that often is diagnosed in teenage boys — during his senior year of high school in 2007.