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ESPN analyst David Pollack picks MSU as preseason Big Ten football favorite

Geoff Preston

August 21, 2014

When Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller went down for the season with a shoulder injury, many experts put MSU in the driver’s seat for the Big Ten championship. According to ESPN analyst David Pollack, MSU was in that seat all along. The commentator and former Georgia standout said he had MSU as the favorite in his preseason predictions when he spoke to reporters via conference call Thursday.

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Kurtis Drummond, Shilique Calhoun and Travis Jackson named 2014 football captains

Robert Bondy

August 21, 2014

With opening kickoff only eight days away, MSU football wrapped up fall preseason camp on Thursday with one final scrimmage. No. 8 MSU is now setting its sights on opening night against Jacksonville State, with Head Coach Mark Dantonio giving the players the rest of the week off to relax. However, before the players break away for a small break, Dantonio announced the 2014 team captains along with weighing in on the current depth chart and season-ending injury to a star Big Ten quarterback.

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MSU wide receiver Macgarrett Kings on probation as result of DUI

Geoff Preston

August 20, 2014

When MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio announced that junior wide receiver Macgarrett Kings was suspended from spring football, the reason was unknown.

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MSU transfer guard Bryn Forbes granted NCAA waiver, will play in 2014-15

Troy Jefferson

August 20, 2014

MSU junior guard Bryn Forbes has been granted a NCAA waiver and is eligible to play for the Spartans this upcoming season.The Lansing native transferred to MSU in June after two years at Cleveland State and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.“I’m very thankful to the NCAA for allowing me to play this season.

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Injury to Connor Kruse will cause adjustments to offensive line

Robert Bondy

August 18, 2014

MSU football has once again been bit by the injury bug, this time coming on the offensive side of the ball with senior offensive lineman Connor Kruse going down in Friday’s scrimmage.Kruse is expected to miss an indefinite amount of time with the injury currently undisclosed.

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MSU football ranked No. 8 in preseason AP poll

Robert Bondy

August 17, 2014

MSU football will kickoff the 2014 season with its highest AP preseason poll ranking since 1967, coming in at No.

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Defense bounces back to win second preseason scrimmage, 33-27

Robert Bondy

August 15, 2014

After a week of praising the offense, it was the MSU defense that stole the show with a 33-27 victory in the second jersey scrimmage on Friday.The scrimmage went 124 plays with a modified scoring system that gave the defense 27 points to start the scrimmage.

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"Meet the Spartans" attracts record-breaking crowd

Meagan Beck

August 12, 2014

Head Football Coach Mark Dantonio and the football team signed autographs for fans and other activities occurred at Spartan Stadium during the 12th annual “Meet The Spartans” event on Monday evening."Meet the Spartans" once took place at Meridian Mall in Okemos, but returned to Spartan Stadium for the second year.

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Following shoulder injury, Ed Davis prepares to step into starting lineup

Robert Bondy

August 12, 2014

Despite missing the entire spring with a shoulder injury, junior linebacker Ed Davis is back in action with the task of replacing three-year starter Denicos Allen at the Sam, or outside linebacker, position this upcoming fall.

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DeAnthony Arnett, offense turned heads in last Saturday's preseason scrimmage

Robert Bondy

August 11, 2014

The offense topped the defense on Saturday in MSU football’s first jersey scrimmage of the fall, winning, 47-30.The Spartans went a full three hours and got in 183 total plays, including special teams.

ICE HOCKEY

MSU hockey will take on U-M in outdoor hockey game in Chicago in 2015

Geoff Preston

August 11, 2014

It has gone from a cool event started in Spartan Stadium, to a staple of both the college and professional hockey season. MSU and U-M announced Monday they will play an outdoor hockey game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Feb. 7, 2015.

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Offense posts huge numbers in first preseason scrimmage

Omari Sankofa II

August 9, 2014

If a preseason scrimmage is a reliable indicator of how the regular season will turn out, it seems as though the offense is destined to avoid the early struggles of the 2013 offensive unit.

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Dantonio looks forward to scrimmage, praises freshmen during practice on Friday

Omari Sankofa II

August 8, 2014

The MSU football team will have its first scrimmage of preseason camp on Saturday, and head coach Mark Dantonio sees it as an opportunity to sort out the remaining rotation battles.

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Coaching staff sees talent of Malik McDowell, young defensive line in practice

Robert Bondy

August 6, 2014

Wednesday served as the first day of full contact for MSU football, giving head coach Mark Dantonio and his staff the opportunity to get their first look at the incoming freshman playing live football. Out of all the positions of incoming freshman, none is as prominent or attention-grabbing than the defensive line that features highly touted recruit, freshman Malik McDowell. And with the injury to junior defensive lineman Damon Knox, it only has received more attention.

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With Cook at the helm, Terry, O'Connor continue to improve in preseason camp

Omari Sankofa II

August 5, 2014

Unlike the beginning of last season, there's no battle between the MSU quarterbacks for the starting spot ? junior Connor Cook has it firmly locked down after his impressive 2013 campaign.

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"No Fly Zone" to see new faces as upcoming season approaches

Robert Bondy

August 5, 2014

Any time you have to replace a couple of three-year starters, one of which who was drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft, a drop off in talent and production is expected.However, Secondary Coach Harlon Barnett isn’t thinking that way, he’s looking at the situation as a couple more guys finally getting their chance to shine.“In elite programs the names change but the winning continues and I think we’re to that point,” Barnett said.

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Players and coaches sound off at football media day

Robert Bondy

August 5, 2014

The football season is right around the corner for MSU, with the Spartans returning to the practice field last week and hosting its annual media day on Monday.More than 20 players and the coaching staff were on hand Monday afternoon at Spartan Stadium, fielding not plays, but

BASKETBALL

Spartan basketball to head to Disney World during Thanksgiving for Orlando Classic

Casey Holland

August 5, 2014

The tournament will take place at the HP Field House at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. At 6:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving night, the Spartans will face off against Rider for the first round of the tournament. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN2. 

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MSU football faces high expectations for 2014 season

Robert Bondy

August 4, 2014

There was no talk of a national championship in East Lansing at this time a year ago. Maybe for Tom Izzo’s bunch over at Breslin Center, but not for those wearing helmets and shoulder pads on the gridiron.

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MSU Wide Receivers Coach Terrence Samuel nicknames wide receivers "Frequent Flyer Zone," expects continued growth

Omari Sankofa II

August 4, 2014

To give the rapidly-improving offense an identity, MSU wide receiver coach Terrence Samuel christened the wide receiver corps the "Frequent Flyer Zone" last week at the Big Ten Media Days banquet. Though he put the nickname out there as a joke, it appears it could have staying power.