For the first time, Michigan State athletes will be able to use Michigan State logos and other trademarks along with their name, image and likeness.
Michigan State Head Coach Mel Tucker addressed the absence of Ricky White and Michael Gravely, as well as a handful of position battles leading into their season opener against Northwestern.
Michigan State men's basketball roster is now set as Emoni Bates chose to play basketball for Memphis in 2021.
Jim Pignataro dies at age 49.
Michigan State football invited students and fans to Spartan Stadium to meet the team on Monday, August 23, 2021. During the open practice, fans watched the players run drills and scrimmage, green versus white.
The Alliance, in addition to future scheduling alignments, will have the Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 work together on decision making on the future of college athletics.
This is the first time that MSU basketball players have been able to capitalize on the newly-passed law in July that allows college athletes to profit directly from their fame through college athletics.
According to the Free Press, Izzo agreed to take on this position temporarily, but would like to continue coaching first and foremost.
“It feels phenomenal,” Piot said. “Shows the hard work I've done is paying off.”
"I have been honored to serve as athletic director at Michigan State, and I thank the Board of Trustees and our administration for this opportunity," Beekman said in the press release.
With the announcement of a recreational facility fee being added to student tuition, Michigan State is now allowing all students to work out at the IM facilities. Previously, students had to buy a membership to access the fitness centers within the facilities.
Beekman will hold the position until a permanent replacement is found. The search for a new athletic director will be led by President Samuel L. Stanley Jr.
The race for Emoni Bates is nearing a conclusion.
A mask mandate was also put in place for indoor places on campus effective Aug. 1, but Stanley said that he does not believe that will have an impact on fans that are outdoors.
Henry, who skipped his senior season at MSU for the draft, was one of the first players signed following the conclusion of the second round.
MSU Mens Hockey Tickets are available for purchase.
Biles, a member of the United States' Olympic gymnastics team, withdrew from the women’s gymnastics team final Tuesday night due to mental health concerns.
Businesses near campus rely heavily on business from students, and an effective ad campaign with the student-athletes from MSU will help increase the awareness of the business with students who can easily recognize the stars from MSU.
Tucker’s sense of urgency has been on full display throughout the 2021 offseason after the Spartans finished a mediocre 2-5 in 2020. The roster was not up to his standards in terms of talent in his eyes, which prompted Tucker to bring in 34 new faces via the 2021 recruiting class and the transfer portal to infuse talent into the roster immediately.
MacArthur, an Associate Professor of graphic design at Michigan State, decided to retire from competition following the 2004 Olympics in Athens after being a part of the national rowing team since 1991 and competing in the Olympics in 2000 and 2004.