http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/Latest news, rumors and opinions about the Michigan State Spartans.enSun, 15 Nov 2009 12:50:15 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest news, rumors and opinions about the Michigan State Spartans.msu-spartanshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/4MVvCtjJm9E/swenson_kicks_michigan_state_t.htmlSpartans Football StoriesSteve GrinczelSat, 14 Nov 2009 18:40:04 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3937955 ]]>Swenson hit two 52-yard field goals, then made a 21-yarder to clinch MSU's win.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/swenson_kicks_michigan_state_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/MFneLb-dmqU/michigan_state_women_bounce_ba.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesThe Grand Rapids PressGary Bond | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 15 Nov 2009 12:50:15 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3941143 ]]>Fifth-year senior Aisha Jefferson led the Spartans (1-1) in scoring with 16 points. Lauren Aitch finished with 13 and Courtney Schiffauer had 12 points on 4-of-8 3-pointers.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/michigan_state_women_bounce_ba.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/rT8wclMIXQM/spartans_keshawn_martin_racks.htmlSpartans Football StoriesSteve GrinczelSat, 14 Nov 2009 23:45:10 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3940606 ]]>Martin was a one-man team while helping Michigan State come from behind to beat Purdue, 40-37, Saturday afternoon in Ross-Ade Stadium.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/spartans_keshawn_martin_racks.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/vc3QTa6kzZ0/statistics_dont_tell_story_of.htmlSpartans ColumnsSports - All RegionsThe Grand Rapids PressHowie Beardsley | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 14 Nov 2009 15:48:00 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3938630 ]]>Let's be honest. MSU could easily have folded in the final stages of another nail-biter during this tough-luck season. But it didn't.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/statistics_dont_tell_story_of.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/jD9fFIrSv9w/ashton_leggett_starting_at_run.htmlSpartans Football StoriesSteve GrinczelSat, 14 Nov 2009 09:02:07 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3937576 ]]>WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Running back Ashton Leggett, who disappeared from the Michigan State depth chart a few weeks ago, is starting against Purdue. Leggett was the first Spartan to rush for 100 yards in last week's win against Western...http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/ashton_leggett_starting_at_run.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/SS7RO-9GH3k/injuries_no_problem_in_season.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesSports - All RegionsKyle Meinke | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 13 Nov 2009 20:32:41 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3936034 ]]>Summers scored 14 first-half points to help MSU shake off a sluggish start.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/injuries_no_problem_in_season.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/HBoAhvrAGKE/derrick_nix_makes_a_splash_in.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesKyle Meinke | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 13 Nov 2009 20:56:45 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3936734 ]]>The highly touted recruit from Detroit joined former Grand Rapids South Christian standout Matt Steigenga as the only freshmen in Michigan State history to record a double-double in their first game.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/derrick_nix_makes_a_splash_in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/YpxY0QHRMS0/no_10_michigan_state_women_ups.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesThe Associated PressFri, 13 Nov 2009 21:04:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3936303 ]]>The foul-prone Spartans were whistled for 29 personals, but Dayton made only 17-of-33 free throws. The loss ended MSU's 10-year season-opening winning streak.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/no_10_michigan_state_women_ups.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/R1mti23NucE/finishing_3-0_is_spartans_prim.htmlSpartans Football StoriesSteve GrinczelFri, 13 Nov 2009 16:27:15 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3935435 ]]>Michigan State's overall record "is negligible," tight end Brian Linthicum said, adding that as far as the Spartans are concerned, they're 1-0 after starting November with a win.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/finishing_3-0_is_spartans_prim.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/k1d-7Ea3kBw/spartans_have_seen_purdues_mix.htmlSpartans Football StoriesSteve GrinczelThu, 12 Nov 2009 19:31:44 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3932254 ]]>The Boilermakers' new offensive coordinator, Gary Nord, used a similar game plan at Florida Atlantic -- a 17-0 loser to Michigan State last season.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/spartans_have_seen_purdues_mix.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/eQUQxhoyEUA/michigan_state_kicker_brett_sw.htmlSpartans Football StoriesSteve GrinczelThu, 12 Nov 2009 19:21:48 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3932219 ]]>If he wins the award, MSU's all-time leading kicker will get his own trophy case in the lobby of the Skandalaris Football Center.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/michigan_state_kicker_brett_sw.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/MRw8EyZ9xoE/its_going_to_be_a_humdinger_of.htmlMichiganMichigan State313974313976259659Eric Fish | Flint JournalFri, 13 Nov 2009 06:19:09 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/its-just-sports//5685.3917888 ]]>No. 13 MSU (7-2-1) will face off against No. 6 U-M (4-4-0) this weekend for the first time since last January's ugly incident.http://blog.mlive.com/its-just-sports/2009/11/its_going_to_be_a_humdinger_of.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/zxJ3EsYlw0c/michigan_state_forward_raymar_3.htmlSpartans ColumnsThe Grand Rapids Press591181Howie Beardsley | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:28 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3928813 ]]>While the senior is proud of Michigan State's Final Four run, being sidelined by illnesses and the Spartans' loss in the national title game left him disappointed.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/michigan_state_forward_raymar_3.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/eAweZIXa4CQ/grand_rapids_catholic_central.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesThe Grand Rapids PressSteve Vedder | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 11 Nov 2009 20:58:22 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3928613 ]]>Spartans coach Suzy Merchant touted the 6-foot-3 Pickrel's work ethic and versatility, saying she'll be a tough matchup for opponents.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/grand_rapids_catholic_central.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/V6Skx_WjZzE/michigan_state_men_begin_baske.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesSteve GrinczelWed, 11 Nov 2009 21:23:53 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3928727 ]]>Junior point guard Kalin Lucas said there's a lot of pressure because the Spartans are ranked among the top teams in the nation and opponents will come at them hard.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/michigan_state_men_begin_baske.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/qz3Zn0-HAMs/spartans_running_back_ashton_l.htmlSpartans Football StoriesSteve GrinczelWed, 11 Nov 2009 18:44:11 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3928243 ]]>Leggett fell off the depth chart after going into preseason camp as a co-starter and said he was pretty down in the weeks leading to his 110-yard, four-touchdown performance against Western Michigan.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/spartans_running_back_ashton_l.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/p35yumgYgUw/tom_izzo_says_latest_recruitin.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesSteve GrinczelWed, 11 Nov 2009 18:12:44 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3928136 ]]>Izzo sees the four players as another major building block toward raising his program to the level of the super elite.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/tom_izzo_says_latest_recruitin.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/mQFT_lOaW3g/raymar_morgan_practices_with_m_1.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesSteve GrinczelWed, 11 Nov 2009 18:18:56 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3927912 ]]>For the first time in 18 practices, everybody on the squad was able to participate Wednesday.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/raymar_morgan_practices_with_m_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/9gBkMyXGoAI/michigan_state_unveils_redesig.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesSteve GrinczelWed, 11 Nov 2009 18:15:32 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3925534 ]]>CoachIzzo.com is the place to go for video, blogs photo galleries and "unparalleled access to the MSU basketball program."http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/michigan_state_unveils_redesig.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/O7vsTAC3OKE/big_ten_notes_spartans_coach_m.htmlSpartans Football StoriesThe Grand Rapids PressHowie Beardsley | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 10 Nov 2009 21:45:58 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3924710 ]]>Dantonio said Michigan State is on the brink of being an outstanding team. But first, it needs to win its final two games of the season to finish 3-0 in November and 7-5 overall.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/big_ten_notes_spartans_coach_m.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/Ot1itWikgmQ/spartans_know_purdue_will_be_m.htmlSpartans Football StoriesSteve GrinczelTue, 10 Nov 2009 20:44:32 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3924576 ]]>It's one-and-done time for the Boilermakers. If they lose Saturday against Michigan State, they're out of the postseason picture even if they beat Indiana the following week.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/spartans_know_purdue_will_be_m.htmlnonadult