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Stacey Rippetoe announced as new MSU rowing coach

Michigan State rowing announced the hiring of Stacey Rippetoe as their fourth-ever head coach Thursday afternoon. Rippetoe saw great success during her years with the Spartans as her teams made seven NCAA Championship regattas, finishing a program-best sixth in 2006, 2008 and 2011.

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MSU Football Fall Position Breakdown: Quarterbacks

Each week heading into the fall football season for MSU, The State News will be taking a look into each position group on Mel Tucker’s roster as the Spartans prepare for their fourth season under the Tucker regime. In this edition, Nick Lundberg dives into who is likely to replace former starting quarterback Payton Thorne.