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Sports | Football 1087

SOCCER

Coaches, players, sound off on Baum's 32-year tenure

“Joe’s done a great job, but I think he’s way too young to retire. He does things the way Michigan State believes in and that’s with class and with dignity and by doing things the right way. I think everyone is very proud of him and I wish him the best. I know the head coach next year is going to get a great assistant.”

SOCCER

Baum leaves lasting mark on MSU soccer

It couldn’t have been scripted any better. The MSU men’s soccer team sent head coach Joe Baum out on top and accomplished something never before seen in the program’s history — winning a regular season Big Ten title.

SOCCER

Spartans tie Wolverines 1-1

The MSU women’s soccer team’s pregame checklist was a bit lengthy. But in all actuality, all the Spartans had to do in order to get everything they wanted was pick up the victory.

FOOTBALL

One snap away

In one snap, Kirk Cousins’ role on the MSU football team could change dramatically. One hard hit on senior quarterback Brian Hoyer and the redshirt freshman would have to trade his headset for his helmet and run onto the field to lead the Spartans.

SPORTS

Prognosticators

There are so many choices in life. What top should I wear? Should I go trick o’ treating tonight? But have no fear! When it comes to sports, the prognosticators make the choices for you!

SOCCER

MSU finishes regular season with U-M tilt

Just because there are no shoulder pads or helmets doesn’t mean the MSU-Michigan rivalry holds any less weight on a soccer field. Ask the Spartans women’s soccer team — they aren’t shy about letting everyone know the importance of Friday’s 3 p.m. contest.

VOLLEYBALL

George wants volleyball team to keep relaxing

Last weekend, volleyball head coach Cathy George told her team it needed to loosen up. The team, riding a four-game losing streak and just coming off an embarrassing 3-0 loss at home to then-No. 19 Illinois, was playing stiff and wasn’t bringing its unique personalities to the court, George said.