MSU Spartanshttp://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/Latest news, rumors and opinions about the Michigan State Spartans.enTue, 10 Nov 2009 21:45:58 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.comBig Ten notes: Spartans coach Mark Dantonio says late-season statement is a musthttp://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.htmlMichigan State knows Purdue will be motivated by must-win stakeshttp://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.htmlMark Dantonio: With three wins in last four games, Purdue Boilermakers 'trend is upward'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/EbfweOTDTT4/mark_dantonio_with_three_wins.htmlVideo238572235807329447Philip Zaroo | MLive.comTue, 10 Nov 2009 13:24:49 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3922477 ]]>Watch the video:http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/mark_dantonio_with_three_wins.htmlMark Dantonio: With Big Ten title out of reach, Michigan State Spartans must aim for making a bowl gamehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/B4sdpfGX0Ts/mark_dantonio_with_big_ten_tit.htmlVideo65974238572235807Philip Zaroo | MLive.comTue, 10 Nov 2009 13:24:01 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3922495 ]]>Watch the video:http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/mark_dantonio_with_big_ten_tit.htmlShorthanded Michigan State men's basketball team beats Grand Valley State, 76-53http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/i3AXCLivc2I/shorthanded_michigan_state_bea.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesSteve GrinczelMon, 09 Nov 2009 21:32:44 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3920013 ]]>The Spartans won their exhibition finale with Raymar Morgan (ankle), Chris Allen (groin) and Delvon Roe (concussion) on the bench.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/shorthanded_michigan_state_bea.htmlSpartans coach Tom Izzo looking for healthy bodies ahead of season openerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/FnhnHZocpbQ/spartans_coach_tom_izzo_lookin.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesThe Grand Rapids Press591181Howie Beardsley | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 10 Nov 2009 09:56:30 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3920445 ]]>MSU roster looked like a hospital ward in exhibition win against GVSU.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/spartans_coach_tom_izzo_lookin.htmlSpartans and Wolverines were wrong to not hire Brian Kellyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/Ts0FJ-4g97w/spartans_wolverines_missed_out.htmlHuge BenchwarmerBill Simonson | The Huge ShowMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:12:33 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/hugeblog//2420.3917205 ]]>Will they have to watch Kelly work his magic at Notre Dame next season?http://blog.mlive.com/hugeblog/2009/11/spartans_wolverines_missed_out.htmlSporting News: Michigan State's Kalin Lucas is No. 1 player to watchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/WDh9Ys1Y_vA/michigan_states_kalin_lucas_is.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesSteve GrinczelMon, 09 Nov 2009 15:31:37 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3917801 ]]>The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy wrote: "The Spartans need a transcendent player to make them a legit title contender, and Lucas is the best candidate."http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/michigan_states_kalin_lucas_is.htmlSpartans look to build on momentum in pressure-packed homestretchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/gKKayody4qw/spartans_look_to_build_on_mome_1.htmlSpartans Football StoriesSteve GrinczelSun, 08 Nov 2009 22:37:54 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3916880 ]]>Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio called Saturday's win against Western Michigan a statement game and said he'll lean on the seniors and captains to keep the team focused on "getting the job done."http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/spartans_look_to_build_on_mome_1.htmlMichigan State women's basketball team thumps Grand Valley State, 88-53http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/BF8pJAcqlJc/michigan_state_womens_basketba_1.htmlSpartans Basketball StoriesThe Grand Rapids PressGary Bond | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 08 Nov 2009 19:27:33 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3914687 ]]>The Spartans held GVSU scoreless for the first 10 minutes of the exhibition.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/michigan_state_womens_basketba_1.htmlAshton Leggett discusses four-TD performancehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/LxRariqRxDY/ashton_leggett_discusses_4_td.htmlVideoMike Mulholland | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 08 Nov 2009 14:48:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3914729 ]]>http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/ashton_leggett_discusses_4_td.htmlMark Dantonio: 'We got our focus back'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/VxhQ5uHt22c/mark_dantonio_we_got_our_focus.htmlVideoMike Mulholland | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 08 Nov 2009 14:49:02 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3913985 ]]>http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/mark_dantonio_we_got_our_focus.htmlMark Dantonio: Ashton Leggett's huge day proves great things happen with hard work, patiencehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/Y3_NGMk9_Hc/mark_dantonio_ashton_leggetts.htmlVideo615063238572235807Philip Zaroo | MLive.comSat, 07 Nov 2009 16:47:14 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3908598 ]]>http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/mark_dantonio_ashton_leggetts.htmlKirk Cousins: 'We're finding out who we are, as men,' through tough losses, adversityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/FdCA2SVdU9Y/kirk_cousins_were_finding_out.htmlVideo406074235807Philip Zaroo | MLive.comSat, 07 Nov 2009 16:40:44 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3908557 ]]>http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/kirk_cousins_were_finding_out.htmlAshton Leggett scores four TDs as Michigan State routs Western Michigan, 49-14http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/4g-c5yUZRuA/ashton_leggett_scores_four_tou.htmlSpartans Football StoriesSports - All RegionsChris IottSat, 07 Nov 2009 15:34:31 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3907010 ]]>The victory leaves Michigan State (5-5) one win from bowl eligibility with games remaining at Purdue and at home against Penn State.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/ashton_leggett_scores_four_tou.htmlSpartans QB Kirk Cousins earns praise from coaches and teammates for leadershiphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/BIVJgo099qU/spartans_qb_kirk_cousins_earns.htmlSpartans Football StoriesChris IottSat, 07 Nov 2009 16:04:53 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3908329 ]]>In addition to a big performance, Cousins stepped forward as team motivator in Saturday's win against Western Michigan.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/spartans_qb_kirk_cousins_earns.htmlMichigan State faces Western Michigan today for 11th timehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/Nz_O6LE7n5I/random_facts_heading_into_toda.htmlSpartans Football StoriesChris IottSat, 07 Nov 2009 09:17:32 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3905272 ]]>Here are other facts about the series, including the Spartans are 8-2 against WMU.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/random_facts_heading_into_toda.htmlLive Blog: Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan State Spartanshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/5-QFWh7fArw/live_blog_western_michigan_bro.htmlLive Blog543644235807268891MLive.com staffSat, 07 Nov 2009 08:52:57 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3904291Live Blog: Western Michigan at Michigan State
]]>Join MLive sports producer Philip Zaroo for a live game blog at noon as the Michigan State Spartans host the Western Michigan Broncos. Live Blog: Western Michigan at Michigan Statehttp://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/live_blog_western_michigan_bro.htmlSpartans QB Kirk Cousins is making sure his teammates aren't giving uphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/xin2EkLRj0c/spartans_qb_kirk_cousins_is_ma.htmlSpartans Football StoriesSports - All RegionsSteve GrinczelFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:17:57 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.3899463 ]]>Cousins and fellow co-captain Greg Jones have spent the week urging the team to move past the back-to-back losses and fight for a postseason life.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2009/11/spartans_qb_kirk_cousins_is_ma.htmlGrand Valley State men's basketball team excited about chance to face Spartans againhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/0ZqJPqDb0K0/grand_valley_state_mens_basket.htmlLakers StoriesHowie Beardsley | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 06 Nov 2009 00:31:12 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lakers/index.ssf//3896.3893610 ]]>Monday's game will be the fourth time GVSU has met Michigan State in exhibition play. The Lakers are 1-3 against MSU, with an 85-82 win in double overtime in 2007.http://www.mlive.com/lakers/index.ssf/2009/11/grand_valley_state_mens_basket.htmlnonadult