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Heisman watch
As the weeks pass, the Heisman Trophy race is shaping up to be a two-man battle between teammates - Miami's tailback Willis McGahee and quarterback Ken Dorsey.
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Veteran Vacancy
It's been a bumpy ride and a rough finish. But regardless, Saturday's game against Purdue marks the last time the 2002 senior class will take the field at Spartan Stadium. "I've got a lot of memories coming through that tunnel," senior cornerback DeMario Suggs said.
SPORTS
Real Spartan action happens on Thursdays
Thursdays are the most eventful day of the week here in Spartan football land. You'd think it would be Saturdays, but you'd also think the Spartans would hold press conferences to discuss football. Not this season.
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Seniors to savor last time playing on home turf
Saturday was supposed to be a day when the MSU football team was going to clinch a top bowl bid with a win over a Purdue squad led by its leader Joe Tiller. It was supposed to be a day when I, as a senior, was going to partake in an abundance of pregame activities, stumble into Spartan Stadium and watch our prolific offense and outstanding defense pick apart the Boilermakers. But that is nothing like what it's going to be.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans square off for 2 with Ohio State
Ohio State might have the most talented hockey team in the CCHA. Most programs would be happy with a pair of first-round NHL draft picks, a three-year starting goalie and three senior defensemen - all of which OSU has.
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Harvard is first test for team
It has been a long and eventful week leading up to the Spartans' second consecutive NCAA Tournament. On Thursday afternoon, the squad boarded a plane to Boston, Mass. Waiting for the No.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans look to bounce back at home
This weekend is all about rebounding for the MSU volleyball team. Following disappointing losses against Indiana and Ohio State a week ago, the Spartans (15-9 overall, 7-7 Big Ten) know they need an extremely strong showing at home this weekend to finish the season strong.
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Illinois could impact national championship
No. 2 Ohio State at Illinois The Buckeyes' offense has been suspect recently, but their sound defense has kept alive the dream of playing in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan.
BASKETBALL
WEB ONLY: Men's basketball battles for win over Nike Elite
From tip-off Thursday night things were certainly different for the Spartan men's basketball team.Showing the defensive intensity it lacked in its first exhibition, MSU battled its way to a 56-55 decision over the Nike Elite team at Breslin Center."We just went after them before they went after us," sophomore guard Alan Anderson said.
FOOTBALL
MIDDAY UPDATE: Smoker holds press conference
In front of national media in the Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Center, MSU junior quarterback Jeff Smoker spoke publicly about his substance abuse problems for the first time since being indefinitely suspended Oct.
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Spartans head to Ann Arbor for NCAAs
In the words of Amy Allen, it's been a long time coming. Allen, a senior defender on MSU's women's soccer team, has never been to an NCAA Tournament. This morning, however, Allen and the Spartans boarded a bus bound for Ann Arbor and round one of the National Championship tournament after receiving a nomination from the selection committee. Allen said the team went "nuts" upon learning of its selection late Monday night. "We just all had our eyes glued to the screen, and it came on and everyone started screaming and calling everyone on their cell phones," Allen said.
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Field hockey draws difficult bracket
After receiving its first-ever NCAA Tournament bid one year ago, the MSU field hockey team has matched that feat this year.
BASKETBALL
Spartans focus on playing solid defense
The MSU men's basketball team heads into its second and final exhibition game looking to establish itself defensively. The Spartans lost 104-85 in their exhibition opener to the Magic Johnson All-Stars on Nov.
ICE HOCKEY
Ex-Spartan released by Buffalo Sabres
Former MSU hockey player Jason Woolley was waived by the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.Sabres spokesman Gregg Huller said Woolley will be sent down to Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester if he's not claimed by another NHL team by Friday.Woolley, a defenseman, had no goals, three assists and 29 penalty minutes in 14 games with the Sabres this season.
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Team continues to fight, audition for next coach
It's an awkward time for the MSU football program. On the field, the Spartans (4-6 overall, 2-4 Big Ten) are attempting to salvage what's left of a dismal season.
ICE HOCKEY
6 recruits sign letter of intent to play next fall
On the eve of National Signing Day, the MSU hockey coaching staff expanded its recruiting class by two players. Forward/defenseman Tyler Howells of Eden Prairie, Minn., and defenseman Chris Snavely of Lancaster, Pa., both inked National Letters of Intent with MSU on Wednesday - less than 24 hours after they verbally committed. Forward Tommy Goebel of Parma, Ohio, and goaltender Dominic Vicari of Clinton Township also signed Wednesday.
BASKETBALL
3 prospects make it official
MSU men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo said on National Signing Day on Wednesday that even though he and his assistant coaches only had three open slots for scholarships, the Spartans' 2003-04 recruiting class has been a "treat recruiting season." "There is no question this is one of the best recruiting classes we've had," Izzo said.
ICE HOCKEY
Battle for No. 1 goalie might be over
MSU's goalie situation is actually clearer than most people thought it would be at this point of the season. Sophomore Matt Migliaccio has out-played freshman Justin Tobe so far, and he seems to have earned the unofficial designation of being the team's No.
BASKETBALL
3 recruits ready to sign
MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo has only three scholarships available for his 2003-04 roster.
VOLLEYBALL
Junior transfer redshirted for season, postseason in jeopardy
Junior outside hitter Sara Villwock, who has been sidelined with a foot injury since the end of September, will be given a medical redshirt for this season. MSU head coach Chuck Erbe said he thought long and hard about the decision, making it within the last week. "She's making good progress, but for her to be back in time to really play a substantiative role for our team - she's not going to be in any position to do that," Erbe said. "She's still not cleared to go full-bore and jump and be in practice.