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MSU football great Chandnois dies at 86
Lynn Chandnois, one of MSU’s all-time great two-way football players, died Thursday at the age of 86.
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Ray back on the field
Michigan State offensive lineman Arthur Ray Jr. is back on the practice field this spring for the first time since being diagnosed in 2007 with osteosarcoma – a rare type of bone cancer.
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Young players earn spring reps
The MSU football team lost about a dozen or so starters from last season’s Big Ten championship team, but the good news is that its potential replacements are having a solid spring.
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Dantonios hold women's clinic
Lining up next to MSU offensive linemen, receiving instruction from MSU coaches and getting an inside glimpse of the football program comprised some of the activities that women were able to participate in at the Spartan Football Women’s Clinic on Saturday.
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Cousins works on 2010 issues, Baker sets lofty goals
Senior quarterback Kirk Cousins knows he must have a big season if the MSU football team hopes to repeat the success of last year.
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Baker leads backfield trio
If there’s one position the MSU football team doesn’t need to worry about, it’s running back. Whereas some teams have trouble finding one solid player to carry the ball, the Spartans have four viable options.
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Sadler looks to replace Bates; Worthy injured for three practices
He might not have Aaron Bates’ all-around ability, but freshman punter Mike Sadler is hoping to prove his value as the Spartans’ new punter.
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Linebacker looks to improve after surgery
Six practices down and eight to go for the MSU football team before the Spring Game kicks off April 30 at Spartan Stadium.
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MSU lineman returns to field after fighting cancer
MSU offensive lineman Arthur Ray Jr. has been added to the active spring roster Thursday after undergoing a bout with bone cancer. His return to the football field is complete after the NCAA granted a waiver on his behalf and he was scheduled to practice Thursday.
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All-American linebacker sets sights on pro career
The State News caught up with Jones at Pro Day and asked him about his experiences and expectations of going to the NFL.
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Jones, Lewis compete for strong safety job in spring
The competition between sophomores Jairus Jones and Isaiah Lewis has been tight through early spring practices, with both players pushing each other for the starting strong safety job.
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Football players switch positions
Spring football is a time for position changes, and the MSU football team is working on some key switches as spring football continues. One of those is senior Todd Anderson’s move from the defensive line to fullback, where he’s listed as No.
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Dantonio: Team can build on tough bowl loss with experienced youth
Extra notes from MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio’s Monday press conference.
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Sims returns to football for spring practice
Sophomore tight end Dion Sims has been reinstated to the MSU football team for spring practice, head coach Mark Dantonio said Monday. Sims was suspended from the team after being charged with receiving and concealing stolen property in September 2010 and was sentenced to a year of probation on Dec.
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Spartans look to improve on last season
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio took the podium on the day prior to the first day of spring practice.
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Things to look out for during spring practice
The MSU football team lost a lot from the defense of the Big Ten championship team, but returns plenty of offensive firepower.
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Seniors workout for scouts at Pro Day
Fifteen MSU football seniors workout for NFL scouts on Wednesday.
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Man about town
On his first day of fourth grade, Justin Caine bent over to tie his shoe. Leaning forward, a tumor in his head slid forward, slicing his brain.
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Details of athlete arrests surface
What might have started as a leisurely night of drinking for two MSU football players ended with a police chase, a Taser-charge to the back and a night in jail. Junior tight end Brian Linthicum and freshman linebacker Max Bullough were arrested at about 1:45 a.m.
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2 MSU athletes face charges in Colorado
The MSU Athletics Department has yet to release a statement about the recent arrest of two MSU football players during spring break. MSU Associate Athletics Director John Lewandowski said the Athletic Department will not issue a statement until MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio has a chance to address the arrest of junior tight end Brian Linthicum and freshman linebacker Max Bullough. The two were arrested in Aspen, Colo., early Thursday morning. Linthicum was arrested for misdemeanor third-degree assault, and Bullough was arrested for minor in possession of alcohol, Aspen police Sgt.