MSU Sports
Friday, March 12th, 2010
It’s that time of the year again! Tournament Madness! The Michigan State Spartans are getting geared up for this years NCAA basketball tournament. After winning a share of the Big Ten Conference Championship, the Spartans set their eyes on winning the Big Ten Tournament. I’m extremely excited! The #11 Spartans face the Minnesota Golden Golphers tonight at 8:55 p.m. The Spartans have beat them twice this year, but each game has been extremely close. I’d probably watch the game tonight in my Chandler Crossings apartment, with my friends, in front of a flat screen, eating an extra large pizza. ummm! When it’s tournament time, a buzz is created around MSU campus and the tournament is a huge East Lansing event. I’m geeked and I’m confident that the Spartans will go deep in this years tourney. I got the Spartans going all the way, who you got?
-Ernest M
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
What a great run.
That’s all I can say regarding Team USA Hockey and their Winter Olympic performance. For two weeks, I was glued to the TV in my East Lansing apartment. Each shift, I watched a group of young NHL players come together building chemistry with each other and sharing a growing desire to win.
Team USA went in to the Gold Medal game undefeated, due largely in part by the play of former Michigan State star goaltender Ryan Miller. His ability to stand on his head in clutch moments allowed the USA team to take chances in their opponents zone with confidence.
The Gold Medal game was electric. A game that was not dominated by either team showed remnants of a chess game with two talented players. Each time a team would change their offensive or defensive strategy, the opposing team switched also.
With just 24 seconds remaining in regulation, Team USA scored the game tying goal with their goalie pulled in order to send them in to sudden death overtime. Every American hockey fan thought this was the sign of the next Miracle on Ice. Unfortunately, Americans were disappointed when Canadian player Sydney Crosby scored the game winning goal some 9 minutes into overtime.
Though I am disappointed we couldn’t win the gold, I will always appreciate the efforts of this Team USA. Exceeding every expectation, (including my own), they showed the talent American hockey has to offer. With a young team, don’t be surprised if Team USA is extremely relevant again at the 2014 Winter Games.
-Ryan Shaul
Tags: team usa hockey, usa gold medal game, usa olympic results, usa olympics, usa silver medal
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Friday, February 19th, 2010
Going to the big game against Ferris tomorrow night? Well the entire student section is getting a FREE white MSU t-shirt to assist with the student section white-out! Chandler Crossings is supplying these sweet shirts to support the Spartans in their match against the Ferris State Bulldogs. The game starts at 5pm, but get there a few minutes early so you have time to grab your FREE t-shirt! Awesome, right?
Don’t have tickets yet? No problem! Visit the MSU Hockey site so you can buy your tickets! Hurry, cuz they won’t last long! So far, Ferris and MSU are tied in second place in our conference. This is a big game! Hopefully our White-Out give the Spartans some extra support to take down those Bulldogs! Go Spartan Hockey!
Posted By Katelyn Moore
Tags: MSU Hockey, msu hockey schedule, msu hockey tickets, msu vs. ferris st
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
What’s up Chandler Crossings! Remember this post regarding MSU possibly changing their logo? Well, forget I ever wrote it! In a letter written to fans in press release on February 5, MSU athletic director Mark Hollis announced that “…after careful consideration, we will use the current Spartan logo design, first used in the late 1970s, to build our visual brand identity.” It’s true. So gather around your roommates in your East Lansing student apartment and let them know the good news.
Although Michigan State and Nike are expected to unveil a new and unified look for all MSU sports teams in April, it seems that the voice of Spartan Nation was heard. Hollis, displaying great leadership, listened to the cries of students, fans, and alumni that said that changing the logo would be losing part of the great Spartan identity. He did it also in such a way that would not put a strain on it financial relationship with Nike reiterating his commitment to resign of Spartan sports to make it a “cohesive national brand.” Remember, Hollis and the Athletics Department have a lot of bills to pay.
Are you happy to see the current logo being apart of the uniform resign? Would you rather Michigan State stick with its current set of uniforms for its sports teams? Poll your roommates in your MSU student apartment and let your voice be heard!
Written by: Shaun Holness
Tags: Michigan State Spartan Logo, MSU and Nike Logo, MSU new logo, MSU spartan helmet, MSU Spartan Logo
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
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Hey there hockey fans! Don’t forget to make your way down to the Joe Louis Arena for the ultimate showdown between Michigan and Michigan State hockey this weekend. Known as Michigan Hockey Day, this Saturday, January 30th the two rivals will battle at The Joe at 7:30pm. This is an awesome tradition that allows fans from all over to join in on the college hockey fun, but in the fun atmosphere of The Joe Louis Arena.
I personally have been to a few of their games there and the crowd is just overwhelming! It is like watching hockey in a football stadium! I loved the Spartan Pride that MSU fans brought, and the talent of both teams always makes for a great game.
Tickets are on sale online through websites like www.ticketmaster.com, or you can get student tickets by clicking here. They are fairly inexpensive, just about $12 per person.
Prefer to watch it from your MSU apartment? Catch the game on FSN Detroit. For students living at Chandler Crossings apartments, check it out on channel 27, or at CBSSports.com on the Game Tracker.
GO GREEN!
Posted by Katelyn Moore
Tags: Joe Louis Arena, Michigan Hockey Day, Michigan vs. Michigan State, MSU Hockey, University of Michigan Hockey
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Thursday, January 7th, 2010
East Lansing has the perfect atmosphere for sports events, whether it be collegiate or pro, you can almost always find any big game at a variety of locations. Here are a few of my favorite places to catch the big game with my pals that is right by your MSU apartment.
Buffalo Wild Wings- right off of Albert Street. This is always a great choice for the best wings in town, and an awesome atmosphere! BW’s gets pretty packed on big games though, so make sure you get there early to reserve your table.
The Post- This is one of my favorite places in East Lansing anyways, but it is also a cool place to hang out during game time. The Post has several flat screen TVs and is a little bit quieter of a venue so you can actually hear the game. Don’t forget to order some of their good food and drinks!
Champs- located right in the Eastwood Towncentre. The food is delicious and they can accommodate large groups of people. Once again, they get really busy on game days so it is good to plan ahead! Plus, it’s super close to your East Lansing student apartment.
Jimmy’s Pub-Also very conveniently located next to Chandler Crossings apartments, and it is smoke-free! I love the food, and the patio is a great summer hang out.
I love sports, and food so East Lansing is a great place to have the best of both worlds! What are your favorite game-day venues?
Posted by Katelyn Moore
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
This past Sunday, Michigan State University’s own Drew Stanton made his first NFL start against the San Fransisco 49ers. Lions and Spartan fans across Michigan have waited three years for Drew to be given a shot, and unfortunately were disappointed as he threw three interceptions and fumbled the football once.
Drew Stanton did not have a good game. Bottom line. With that said however, the disgust and extreme level of disappointment from Detroit fans and sports writers was rediculous. Nearly every article covering the game stated that this one performance alone was grounds to say Drew Stanton will never be an NFL starter, or even a viable backup quarterback.
Because of his FIRST game!
If every NFL player’s career was pre-determined because of their first outing, their wouldn’t be a National Football League to play in anymore. How could there be? Can you imagine what must have been going through Stanton’s mind before and during that game? The nerves he must have had combined with his first live action at NFL speed is an obvious recipe for a poor performance.
I’m not saying Drew Stanton will be a productive NFL player during his career. I am simply saying to give up on him, or any player for that matter after a single game is preppostuous. But then again, that sounds like typical Lions football, doesn’t it?
-Ryan Shaul
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Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Michigan State University has a great record for contributing some amazing athletes, Hollywood stars, business gurus, and politicians. You may not have known that all of them are Spartans, but there are some pretty recognizable names. We should be proud to have such amazing alumni influenced by their Spartan experience. Entertain your brain and learn something cool about East Lansing! Renew your Spartan Pride! Your name could be next on this list!
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BASEBALL
-Mark Mulder, Pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals
BASKETBALL
-Charlie Bell, basketball
-Mateen Cleaves, basketball
-Earvin “Magic” Johnson, LA Lakers
-Morris Peterson, New Orleans Hornets
-Zach Randolph, LA Clippers
-Shaw Respert, former pro basketball player
-Jason Richardson, Charlotte Bobcats
-Scott Skiles, former pro basketball player and former Chicago Bulls coach
-Steve Smith, NBA player
-Eric Snow, Cleveland Cavaliers
-Kevin Williams, former pro basketball player
FOOTBALL
-Flozell Adams, Dallas Cowboys
-Morten Andersen, former New Oreans Saints player, also the all time leading scorer in NFL history
-Tony Banks, Houston Texans
-Plaxico Burress, New York Giants
-T.J. Duckett, Seattle Seahawks
-Paul Edinger, Minnesota Vikings
-Mark Ingram, Philadelphia Eagles
-Derrick Mason, Baltimore Ravens
-Jim Miller, New York Giants
-Muhsin Muhammad, Chicago Bears
-Julian Peterson, Detroit Lions
-Jeff Smoker, Arizona Rattlers
-Drew Stanton, Detroit Lions
-Javon Ringer, Tennesee Titans
-Brian Hoyer, New England Patriots
HOCKEY
-Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres
-Drew Miller, Anaheim Ducks
-John Michael Liles, Colorado Avalanche
-Adam Hall, Minnesota Wild
SOCCER
-Kevin Reiman, Real Salt Lake
MARTIAL ARTS
-Rashad Evans, Current UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion
CINEMA/TELEVISION
-James Caan, actor in Las Vegas series, The Godfather, Mickey Blue Eyes
-Jim Cash, Hollywood writer, Top Gun, Legal Eagles, Dick Tracy
-Greg Harrison, film director of Groove
-Sam Raimi, director, producer, actor, Spider-Man and Evil Dead series
-David Magee, screenwriter, Academy Award Nominee for Finding Neverland
-Bob Guiney, The Bachelor, season four
-Chris Hansen, NBC news
BUSINESS/POLITICS
-Julie Aigner-Clark, founder of the Baby Einstein company
-Michael Cannon, President of Global Operations for Dell
-Kevin Farr, CFO for Mattel Inc.
-Brad Krutchen, Kodak Company President
-Mark Murray, President and CEO for Meijer, president for Grand Valley University
-Jane Warner, President of Plexus Systems
-James Blanchard, Former Michigan Governor and Ambassador to Canada
-Dennis Archer, Michigan Supreme Court, Detroit mayor and former president of American Bar Assoc.
-Geoffrey Fieger, Attorney for Jack Kevorkian, Michigan Governor candidate
-John Engler, former Michigan Governor
-Spencer Abraham, former Us. Secretary of Energy and U.S Senator
-Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator
*All data retrieved from en.wikipedia.org and The Michigan State Alumni Association
Did I forget someone? Please share! Congrats to all of our famous alumni!
By Katelyn Moore
Tags: east lansing, Famous Michigan State Alumni, Michigan State Spartans, MSU Athletics
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
Week 1 of college football in the Big 10 wasn’t exactly full of surprises. Every team that was supposed to win their first regular season game did, including the University of Michigan who beat their in state opponent Western Michigan. Every part of me wants to write an entire blog about how ridiculous it is that UofM fans are actually claiming, “We’re back!”, after beating what looked to be an average MAC team. Upon that writing process I am sure I would break out in to hysteric laughter, resulting in myself fainting in bewilderment. As my primary doctor is on vacation this week, I really shouldn’t take any chances.
What is blog worthy however was the play of both Michigan State University Quarterbacks, Kirk Cousins and Keith Nichol. Both showed the ability to throw the ball down field, which is something this team greatly lacked in the Brian Hoyer era. The players appeared confident in the pocket, with Nichol highlighting his ability to escape broken protection on several occasions. Overall, Cousins had the better afternoon at Spartan Stadium, but Mark Dantonio must be pleased with knowing he has two quarterbacks with the ability to not only not lose games for the team, but flat out win them.
Blair White had an All-Conference afternoon, catching 9 passes for 162 yards and 2 touchdowns. What amazes me is teams still haven’t figured out this guy is a big time reciever. The only logical conclusion I have is that Montana State simply couldn’t cover him due to lack of talent. MSU will have to keep planning ways to get White the ball, as I can promise he wont be a hidden talent for long.
Overall, it was a promising start for the Spartans in 2009, and will serve to be an excellent tune up game for both Central Michigan and Notre Dame.
-Ryan Shaul
Tags: Blair White, Keith Nichol, Kirk Cousins, Michigan, Michigan State Football, Michigan State University, Michigan State vs. Montanta State, MSU Football
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Hello Spartan Fans! With the summer coming to a close, I know a lot of you are counting the days until college football season starts. Coming off of a 9-4 season which ended in a lost to the University of Georgia in the Capital One Bowl, head coach Mark Dantonio and the Michigan State Football team are looking to continue to build the program into a championship contender.
To compete with the Ohio States and Penn States of the world, MSU must be able to continually replenish player loses due to graduation after each season. This preseason training camp (which started on August 9) will be critical to the Spartan’s season because the coaching staff have to find out which new starters will step up to replace the loses of key seniors. Gone from last year’s team are first team All-Big Ten performers running back Javon Ringer and safety Otis Wiley; honorable mentioned players quarterback Brian Hoyer, offensive linemen Roland Martin and Jessie Miller and defensive linemen Justin Kershaw.
The following are some key position battles that are going to vital to the success of the football team in 2009:
QUARTERBACK: This is probably the most hotly contested position in camp right now. To continue to progress to the top of the Big Ten, Michigan State must find a suitable replacement for the two year starter, Hoyer. Although Hoyer graduated, the coaching staff feel that they have enough depth in the position not to miss a beat offensively. Two red-shirt sophomores are competing for the spot: Kirk Cousins and Keith Nichol. Cousins might have a slight edge in the competition due to his time in the program and his strong play at the end of season in 2008. Do not be surprised, however, if Nichol, an Oklahoma transfer takes the starting job. Do not forget that Nichol was one of the most sought-after quarterback recruits in the country back in 2007.
RUNNING BACK: This will be the most difficult position to fill. All Big Ten running backs and All Americans do not grow on trees. While Ringer is in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, the Spartans must find a way to match his production. Look for MSU to use a running back by committee system to counter act the lost of Ringer. Senior AJ Jimmerson, sophmores Andre Anderson and Aston Leggett, and freshmen Edwin Baker, Larry Caper and Caulton Ray are all competing for playing time. Dantonio might go back an use a “thunder and lightning” scheme with Leggett and Jimmerson, al la Jehuu Caulcrick and Ringer back in 2007. Do not be surprised if most of the carries go to Baker and Caper by the end of the season. These two freshmen are getting rave reviews in camp so fair.
OFFENSIVE LINE: To play with the big boys in the conference, you need to protect the quarterback and provide running lanes for the running backs. Since most quarterbacks and running backs are right handed, throwing and running to the right side is very important. Therefore, you need a strong right side of the line against the rush. The team graduated the right side of the line last year. Martin and Miller were each 3 year starters. Sophomore Jared McGaha and Junior J’Michael Deane will be first in line to replace the two outstanding performers. I except McGaha and Deane to be the starters at guard and tackle, respectively, but highly rated incoming freshmen Chris McDonald, Hugh Stangeland, and Zach Hunter will press for playing time.
DEFENSIVE LINE: There seems to be two open spots up for grabs on the d-line. One of the spots is opposite senior Trevor Anderson at end. Junior Colin Neely has the most experience to start but sophomores David Rolf and Johnathan Strayhorn will also compete for the starting position. To replace Kershaw at tackle, look for sophomore Kevin Pickelman and red-shirt freshman Jerel Worthy to fight for the job.
Michigan State opens it 2009 season on September 5 against Montana State at Spartan Stadium. The game will be at noon and will be televised on the Big Ten Network.
- Shaun Holness
Tags: College Football, Football Position Battles, MSU Training Camp, Spartan Football, Spartan Football New Comers
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