Posts Tagged ‘ Michigan State ’

Sparty to get a rhytidectomy

January 22, 2010
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Sparty to get a rhytidectomy

It appears Michigan State is getting a face lift. In December, the university applied for a patent (which is still pending) to secure the new look and the school plans to make an official announcement this April presumably before the spring game. For you longtime fans, the logo still sticks to the traditional roots of Michigan State’s past designs. If you take a look at the two designs pictured above, you can see that the classic Spartan gladiator helmet looks a little more sleeker...

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The times have changed for the Big 10

January 6, 2010
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The times have changed for the Big 10

“The SEC has a lot more speed-type people. They (the Big Ten) have a lot more big guys. We’ve got great receivers and running backs to try to take advantage of something Penn State doesn’t have.” LSU QB Jordan Jefferson prior to PSU’s speed and defense dominating the game. As the bowl season is coming to an end, the most impressive and improved performance by any conference as a whole was the Big 10. As of late, the conference...

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TT’s Leach Suspended

December 28, 2009
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TT’s Leach Suspended

Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach has been suspended by the university and will not coach the Red Raiders in their Alamo Bowl match-up against Michigan State amid accusations that Leach abused Tech WR Adam James. A source close to the family said James sustained a concussion on Dec. 16, was examined on Dec. 17 and told not to practice due to a concussion and an elevated heart rate. The source said Leach called a trainer and directed him...

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The Big 10 disappoints again

November 12, 2009
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The Big 10 disappoints again

The Big Ten is having another down year with their vanilla type offense and no standout team. So in keeping with the conference’s theme of plain, the Big 10 is introducing a new piece of hardware for its collection of rivalry trophies. Now Michigan and Minnesota battle for the Little Brown Jug and Michigan State faces off every season against Penn State for the Land Grant Trophy, both need some work, but the historical value is appreciated. What is...

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Sparty folds a pair of RBs

October 29, 2009
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Sparty folds a pair of RBs

The backfield is slowly dissipating over in East Lansing, Michigan. Yesterday, RBs Andre Anderson and Caulton Ray were surprisingly not listed on Michigan State’s active roster list. When contacting the team about the duo, associate AD John Lewandowski confirmed that the two backs are no longer with the team, but would not elaborate on any specifics. This is a big hit for the Spartans as Ray started the season at RB and thus far amassed 156 yards  and 1 TD in 40 carries.  Anderson...

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Iowa’s star RB is out

October 27, 2009
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Iowa’s star RB is out

Fans are still celebrating the Hawkeyes success in Iowa City with their last second win over Michigan State. Iowa continues to shock the college football world with their game ending heroics vaulting the team to uncharted waters. Now that Iowa is 8-0 for their first time in college football history, they will have to continue their magical run without the services of starting RB Adam Robinson. Robinson is out for the remainder of the regular season after suffering an...

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Stanzi delivers, Iowa stays perfect

October 26, 2009
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Stanzi delivers, Iowa stays perfect

Iowa stays perfect after a last second TD pass from Ricky Stanzi. It was 4th and goal with 2 seconds left when Stanzi hit WR Marvin McNutt for a 7 yard TD pass and a 15-13 victory over a stunned Spartan team and crowd in East Lansing. With the stunning victory, Iowa has reached 8-0 for the first time in team history. The Hawkeyes control their own destiny for the Big Ten crown as they are the only undefeated...

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What comes around, goes around

October 11, 2009
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What comes around, goes around

Michigan State’s Glenn Winston finally got what he deserved. If you don’t recall, Winston was the RB who beat the snot out of a Michigan State hockey player, A.J. Sturges.  The beat down earned Winston six months in jail plus probation. He was also indefinitely suspended from the football team, but, much to the dismay of the student body, Winston was subsequently reinstated after he served his time. Winston was on pace for a successful return as he has...

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