FOOTBALL
Win leads to Caulcrick honor
Senior running back Jehuu Caulcrick’s appreciation for his offensive line goes beyond mere words after Saturday’s 55-18 win over Alabama-Birmingham.
VOLLEYBALL
Spikers win Invite for 7th straight year
After a lackluster season debut out west, the MSU volleyball team did a 180-degree turnaround to sweep the Spartan Invitational last weekend at Jenison Field House for the seventh straight year.
SPORTS
MSU ups record to undefeated 4-0
MSU field hockey came out of Labor Day weekend with its undefeated record intact.
SOCCER
Spartans sweep weekend play
After a lethargic first half, MSU men’s soccer coach Joe Baum delivered a halftime speech that propelled his team to two goals in 68 seconds early in the second half, as the Spartans knocked off Western Kentucky, 2-0, on Sunday afternoon at Old College Field.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Sinacola's strong play earns MSU weekend split
After Friday’s 1-0 overtime loss to No. 23 Brigham Young, it was imperative that MSU come out firing Sunday afternoon against Syracuse.
FOOTBALL
Caulcrick plows through Blazers for career-high four touchdowns
Senior running back Jehuu Caulcrick carried the Spartan offense in the first half against Alabama-Birmingham, but he also took the Blazer defense for a ride.
FOOTBALL
Spartans overwhelm UAB in Dantonio's debut
It might be said that MSU was anxious to start its new season and new football life. The score in Saturday’s game certainly reflected that.
FOOTBALL
Sidelines no more, meet 'The Game'
Sports editor Eric Fish details the decision to change “Sidelines” to “The Game.”
FOOTBALL
Offensive must start with the offensive line
If you’re reading this column, chances are you watched Spartan football last year. If you watched Spartan football last year, don’t be surprised to hear me say: The offensive line is the key to this football team and no, you don’t need to panic.
FOOTBALL
Freshman expected to make quick impact
Freshman wide receiver Mark Dell is as green as the jersey on his back, but that did not stop head coach Mark Dantonio from naming him as a starter for Saturday’s game against Alabama-Birmingham.
FOOTBALL
No more talk...just play
New coach. New game plan. New attitude. New season. Time to get out there and play. It’s been nearly a year since former MSU football head coach John L. Smith was ousted from his coaching position. It’s been nearly a year since junior running back Javon Ringer blew out his knee. It’s been nearly a year since a season of disappointment and frustration.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans look to rebound at Invitational
After opening the season with a 0-3 run at the USC Trojan Invitational last weekend, the MSU volleyball team has been working overtime to prepare themselves for the annual Spartan Invitational this weekend.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MSU opens season with weekend pair
After a quick glance at the MSU women’s soccer team, the Spartans seem to have all the ingredients to be a contender in the Big Ten and get back to the NCAA tournament.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey scores 2009 recruit
The MSU ice hockey team has received a verbal commitment for the class of 2009.
SOCCER
Kickers begin year with lofty goals
After finishing the exhibition season with a 1-1 mark, the MSU men’s soccer team is looking to start out the regular season with a bang Friday when it hosts Oregon State in the MSU/Radisson Invitational at Old College Field.
SPORTS
Puryear looks to lead MSU golf to national prominence
From February 2006 to the end of the 2007 season, the Stanford men’s golf team jumped from the No. 42-ranked team in the country to national champions. A key ingredient to the Cardinal turnaround was assistant coach Sam Puryear, who on Aug. 22 became the head coach of the MSU men’s golf program.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio looking to get 'win of respect'
While the first games of the season are usually considered gimmes, head coach Mark Dantonio is expecting to face some adversity on Saturday when MSU plays University of Alabama-Birmingham.