SPORTS
Front + center
The State News recently caught up with field hockey sophomore goalkeeper Elissa Unger. The Spartans are 4-0 and ranked No. 7 nationally.
SPORTS
Deacon, MSU excel in play
It was a good weekend for MSU field hockey — especially for sophomore back Jeamie Deacon. Starting off with a dominating 5-1 win over Miami (Ohio) last Friday and keeping the momentum going with a 3-0 victory over Boston University the following Sunday, the team upped their record to an unbeaten 4-0.
FOOTBALL
Here's what to expect this NFL season:
The NFL season officially kicks off tonight with the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts taking on the 2006 Cinderella New Orleans Saints, and the answer to “Are you ready for some football?” is probably a sarcastic “duh” for many fans. As you countdown to tonight’s kickoff here are some predictions for the 2007 season.
SPORTS
Spartans look to repeat success at tourney
Still glowing from last season’s Big Ten Championship win, the MSU women’s golf team is gearing up for what they hope to be an even more successful season — starting with the Mary Fossum Invitational at Forest Akers West Golf Course.
SPORTS
DeMartin poised for stellar year
Doug DeMartin has had an up-and-down career at MSU. As a freshman in 2005, DeMartin scored seven goals, including two game-winners, with three assists. But those numbers tailed off to two goals and three assists last season. Now, it appears DeMartin has put that behind him and things are looking up again – he scored two goals in the season’s opening two games this past weekend. Both of them were game-winners.
SPORTS
Big Ten network launches on campus
The Big Ten Network couldn’t have scripted a better first weekend. When the University of Michigan lost its home opener against Appalachian State University in a historical upset Saturday, the network received hours of free publicity when other networks broadcasted interviews, highlights and press conferences from the channel.
FOOTBALL
Win leads to Caulcrick honor
Senior running back Jehuu Caulcrick’s appreciation for his offensive line goes beyond mere words after Saturday’s 55-18 win over Alabama-Birmingham.
VOLLEYBALL
Spikers win Invite for 7th straight year
After a lackluster season debut out west, the MSU volleyball team did a 180-degree turnaround to sweep the Spartan Invitational last weekend at Jenison Field House for the seventh straight year.
SPORTS
MSU ups record to undefeated 4-0
MSU field hockey came out of Labor Day weekend with its undefeated record intact.
SOCCER
Spartans sweep weekend play
After a lethargic first half, MSU men’s soccer coach Joe Baum delivered a halftime speech that propelled his team to two goals in 68 seconds early in the second half, as the Spartans knocked off Western Kentucky, 2-0, on Sunday afternoon at Old College Field.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Sinacola's strong play earns MSU weekend split
After Friday’s 1-0 overtime loss to No. 23 Brigham Young, it was imperative that MSU come out firing Sunday afternoon against Syracuse.
FOOTBALL
Caulcrick plows through Blazers for career-high four touchdowns
Senior running back Jehuu Caulcrick carried the Spartan offense in the first half against Alabama-Birmingham, but he also took the Blazer defense for a ride.
FOOTBALL
Spartans overwhelm UAB in Dantonio's debut
It might be said that MSU was anxious to start its new season and new football life. The score in Saturday’s game certainly reflected that.
FOOTBALL
Sidelines no more, meet 'The Game'
Sports editor Eric Fish details the decision to change “Sidelines” to “The Game.”
FOOTBALL
Offensive must start with the offensive line
If you’re reading this column, chances are you watched Spartan football last year. If you watched Spartan football last year, don’t be surprised to hear me say: The offensive line is the key to this football team and no, you don’t need to panic.
FOOTBALL
Freshman expected to make quick impact
Freshman wide receiver Mark Dell is as green as the jersey on his back, but that did not stop head coach Mark Dantonio from naming him as a starter for Saturday’s game against Alabama-Birmingham.
FOOTBALL
No more talk...just play
New coach. New game plan. New attitude. New season. Time to get out there and play. It’s been nearly a year since former MSU football head coach John L. Smith was ousted from his coaching position. It’s been nearly a year since junior running back Javon Ringer blew out his knee. It’s been nearly a year since a season of disappointment and frustration.