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FOOTBALL

"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.

FOOTBALL

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.

FOOTBALL

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.

FOOTBALL

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.

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Izzo on Kaminski's transfer — "Kaminski could not live up to the obligations necessary to be a part of our program"

Omari Sankofa II

August 2, 2014

Redshirt freshman forward Kenny Kaminski is transferring from MSU.

FOOTBALL

Damon Knox injury could shake up defensive line rotation

Omari Sankofa II

August 2, 2014

It's been less than a week since MSU released its 2014 preseason depth chart, but an injury could impact what was previously a stable defensive line.

SPORTS

Annual 'Meet the Spartans' event to take place August 12

Casey Holland

July 31, 2014

Spartan football fans will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with their favorite players on August 12 for the 12th annual "Meet the Spartans" event.

SOFTBALL

Assistant softball coach to be inducted into hall of fame

Katie Krall

July 29, 2014

Assistant softball coach Jessica Bograkos will be one of seven people inducted into the Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio talks being the "hunted," next season at B1G Media Days

Omari Sankofa II

July 28, 2014

MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio was in a slightly different seat during the 2014 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, fielding questions concerning the "new attention" and "spotlight" — questions he hadn't been asked in previous years.

FOOTBALL

MSU football trails Ohio State in Big Ten preview poll

Omari Sankofa II

July 27, 2014

As the 2014 MSU football season approaches, the preseason predictions become more frequent. According to a poll conducted by The Cleveland Plain Dealer last Friday, voters believe the Spartans won't be quite as successful as they were last season.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio unveils Spartan Stadium renovations on Twitter

Omari Sankofa II

July 22, 2014

MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio gave his Twitter followers a glimpse of the new Spartan Stadium renovations earlier today. The $24 million renovation to the north end zone of the stadium, scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2014 season, includes new locker rooms, a media center, a training room and recruiting lounge. Dantonio's photos include a panorama of locker room upgrade, murals next to the Ben & Barb Maibach Welcome Center and player's locker room, and an outside view of the project.

FOOTBALL

Virginia wide receiver Felton Davis III verbally commits to MSU

Omari Sankofa II

July 21, 2014

MSU landed a new recruit on Monday. Highland Springs, Va., wide receiver Felton Davis II, a class of 2015 prospect, verbally committed to MSU via Twitter.

FOOTBALL

Six athletes to be inducted into athletics hall of fame

Michael Kransz

July 14, 2014

Those inducted includes football players Flozell Adams and Carl "Buck" Nystrom, tennis player Sue Selke, softball and basketball player Kathy Strahan, wrestler Greg Johnson and gymnast Dave Thor.

FOOTBALL

Defensive back Ezra Robinson departing MSU

Omari Sankofa II

July 11, 2014

MSU announced on Friday sophomore defensive back Ezra Robinson requested and has been granted a release from his scholarship.

SOCCER

Men's soccer promotes Stannard to associate head coach

Derek Gartee

July 9, 2014

MSU Men's Soccer Head Coach Damon Rensing promoted Kylie Stannard to Associate Head Coach Wednesday.Stannard has previously worked with MSU on the soccer department for five years, leading the soccer team to four NCAA tournaments.

SOCCER

Former and current MSU soccer players unite in National Premier Soccer League

Omari Sankofa II

July 9, 2014

MSU has players and coaches, both former and current, on National Premiere Soccer League teams throughout Michigan. Team members who play together during the fall and spring find themselves on opposite sides of the field during summer, creating friendly rivalries.

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