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Tigers' success a bittersweet reward for dedicated fans and their hats

For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Detroit Tigers are competitive. The last time this happened, MSU's new freshman class hadn't even escaped the womb. Yet, despite the glorious 82-49 record the team has amassed through Sunday's game, my feelings are most decidedly mixed. I have been at Comerica Park through thick and thin, through the "glory days" of the awesome 2000 season when Dean Palmer, Bobby Higginson and Jeff Weaver led the Tigers to a 79-83 record.

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Monday musings

Tom Keller
August 28, 2006

This year's Little League World Series boasts the tallest player in tournament history — 13-year-old Aaron Durley of Saudi Arabia, who is 6-foot-8. Tournament officials were concerned that Durley might actually be older than 13, but said they were reassured of Durley's age by his grandchildren. The Stanford Tree mascot was suspended for a game for unruly conduct during a game last season. The NCAA is also investigating whether or not the Tree committed a recruiting violation by accepting a gift from Pine-Sol. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens was fined $9,500 by the team on Sunday for missing several team events. The Cowboys said they would donate the money to the poor, defenseless fans assaulted by the media every time Owens hiccups. The University of Texas set an NCAA record with $8.2 million in merchandise royalties last season. Coming in last for a seventh consecutive season: Loser State. The Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots will play an exhibition game in China next summer, The Associated Press reports. NBC might televise the game, but only if John Madden is able to figure out the Chinese translation of "Boom!"

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Coaches show enthusiasm

Chicago — While you won't see any games for about another month, this week's 2006 Big Ten Football Media Day and Kickoff Luncheon signifies the beginning of the season. The event was reminiscent of a star-studded red carpet movie premiere.

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Track program employs 3 new coaches

Erik Adams
August 2, 2006

The reorganization of the MSU track and field program came to an end July 31 with the announcement of three new staff members. Track and field director Walt Drenth welcomed to the program Chris Bostwick as associate coach of jumps Kathy Rounds as assistant coach of sprints/hurdles and Randy Gillon as assistant coach of sprints/mulit-events. "Randy, Kathy and Chris are true students of the sport and are exceptional teachers who will continue to expand their base of coaching knowledge," Drenth said in a press release. Rounds previously coached the Spartan men's cross country and sprint teams, while Bostwick was an assistant coach at the University of Miami (Ohio), and Gillon was a director at Prime Function Strength and Rehabilitation Training Systems in Toronto.

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Walton joins touring basketball team

Alessa Thomas
August 2, 2006

Another MSU basketball player has been named to a foreign tour team. Sophomore guard Travis Walton has earned a spot with the Big Ten Men's Basketball Foreign Tour Team. Walton will travel with the team Aug.

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New coach joins field hockey program

Alessa Thomas
July 25, 2006

The MSU field hockey program has announced a new addition to its coaching staff. Ashley Egland has been hired as an assistant coach and she will be working primarily with the goal-keeping unit. Before being hired by MSU, Egland was an assistant coach at St.

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Baseball coach has successful first year

Stephen Patterson
July 25, 2006

MSU baseball head coach David Grewe is not a gardener, but with the way he has been cultivating the Spartan team since taking over last year, the coach could think about a second profession. At age 30, the young head coach is actively recruiting, stimulating and developing a baseball team that has not reached an NCAA regional tournament in the past 26 years.

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MSU announces Jarmond promotion

Alessa Thomas
July 25, 2006

Martin Jarmond has been promoted to assistant athletic director of development. He will continue to work with the $9 million Annual & Special Giving program in the Athletic Development Office and will now also be involved with strategic planning, customer service and diversity initiatives.

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Soccer final not to be missed

Ryan Mccormick
July 7, 2006

Yeah, the United States sucks at soccer, but who cares? Without the United States' gross, oily finger on the pulse of the soccer world, the most significant grassy stage is set for the most important soccer match in the last four years.