Michigan State Spartanshttp://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/Latest news, rumors and opinions about the Michigan State Spartans.enMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest news, rumors and opinions about the Michigan State Spartans.msu-spartanshttp://feedburner.google.comMichigan State legend Magic Johnson subject of ESPN film on his HIV disclosurehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/AtXoBI4Lz20/michigan_state_icon_magic_john.html177192Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 11:23:00 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7713246 ]]>"The Announcement" will debut March 11. Check out a video preview.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/michigan_state_icon_magic_john.htmlUSS Carl Vinson hangs banner from Michigan State coaches, players, fans saluting crew, commemorating Carrier Classichttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/x9-FdqkdpDE/uss_carl_vinson_hangs_banner_f.html15365491540052183621Brandon Howell | brhowell@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 14:39:26 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7712395 ]]>A banner signed by all Michigan State basketball players and coaches and covered in thousands of signatures from fans was delivered to the USS Carl Vinson this week. It now adorns the ship's hangar bay.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/uss_carl_vinson_hangs_banner_f.htmlEx-Spartan Delvon Roe on showdown with Ohio State: 'These are the games I wish I was back for'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/PT_UxvWMgww/ex-spartan_delvon_roe_on_showd.html110991Graham Couch | gcouch@mlive.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 20:54:21 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7709799 ]]>Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wishes he had his retired big man against third-ranked Buckeyes and Jared Sullinger.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/ex-spartan_delvon_roe_on_showd.htmlFuture Michigan State guard Gary Harris named a McDonald's All-Americanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/yJ3T1i2GW2k/future_michigan_state_guard_ga.html1068586Diamond Leung | dleung@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 08:55:59 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7708150 ]]>Harris is scheduled to play in the March 28 game in Chicago.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/future_michigan_state_guard_ga.htmlRose Bowl remains king of BCS, but would Big Ten fans trade it in for college football playoff?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/S0_vZYR5YkE/if_the_rose_bowl_disappeared_w.html65119Graham Couch | gcouch@mlive.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 11:01:42 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7707239 ]]>The Big Ten is suddenly leading the playoff discussion. If a playoff happens, the Rose Bowl could be on its last legshttp://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/if_the_rose_bowl_disappeared_w.htmlOhio State's Thad Matta on The Jim Rome Show: Improved Jared Sullinger leads the wayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/d7HbKgut9IQ/ohio_states_thad_matta_on_the.html117008Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 11:02:11 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7707148 ]]>Sullinger is one of four sophomore starters for the No. 3-ranked Buckeyes.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/ohio_states_thad_matta_on_the.htmlSpartans can finally eye Ohio State: 'It's going to determine a lot'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/BsgCvUJiEs4/spartans_can_finally_focus_on.htmlGraham Couch | gcouch@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 21:05:46 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7704545 ]]>"We put ourselves in a position where we get to play in a big game. I'm really looking forward to it," a semi-happy Tom Izzo said after Wednesday's 20-point win over Penn State.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/spartans_can_finally_focus_on.htmlMichigan State big men Adreian Payne and Derrick Nix look to raise level of play against Ohio Statehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/jUoyxm-jFcI/michigan_state_big_men_adreian.html602246586161Diamond Leung | dleung@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 19:59:46 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7704379 ]]>Coach Tom Izzo knows Payne and Nix will have to play better against Ohio State star Jared Sullinger.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/michigan_state_big_men_adreian.htmlMichigan State basketball replay: Keith Appling relieved after first 3-pointer in nearly three weeks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/KaCyv67mcy0/michigan_state_basketball_repl_1.html781397Graham Couch | gcouch@mlive.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 06:21:10 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7704129 ]]>Spartans' sophomore point guard had only hit one 3-pointer in his last 19 attempts.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/michigan_state_basketball_repl_1.htmlMichigan State beats Penn State 77-57 to set up first-place showdown with Ohio Statehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/rXfV904Z0zc/michigan_state_beats_penn_stat.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressDiamond Leung | dleung@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 20:10:28 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7703661 ]]>Draymond Green leads the way for Michigan State with 23 points and 12 rebounds.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/michigan_state_beats_penn_stat.htmlMichigan State's test against last-place Penn State: Don't look aheadhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/elaYv63Or_g/michigan_states_test_vs_penn_s.htmlGraham Couch | gcouch@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 09:14:34 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7700672 ]]>Spartans face Nittany Lions tonight, as trip to Ohio State looms.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/michigan_states_test_vs_penn_s.htmlSpartans point guard Travis Trice feeling better, but still 'a step slow'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/epUKkp5r9j0/spartans_point_guard_travis_tr.html1065377Graham Couch | gcouch@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 08:03:38 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7694492 ]]>Trice's lateral quickness most impacted by lingering groin injury. The Michigan State freshman could be tested tonight against Penn State's Tim Frazier.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/spartans_point_guard_travis_tr.htmlThe education of Keith Appling is a priority for Michigan State coach Tom Izzohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/Dt3w0Q0iwVk/the_education_of_keith_appling.html781397183621Diamond Leung | dleung@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 06:21:23 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7699673 ]]>Izzo and Appling had a heart-to-heart conversation last week that could help get the sophomore guard back on track.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/the_education_of_keith_appling.htmlMark Hollis among Big Ten ADs 'comfortable' exploring football playoffhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/zwBM4bxXY5s/mark_hollis_dave_brandon_among.htmlThe Associated PressThu, 09 Feb 2012 13:13:59 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/sports/index.ssf//3866.7700906 ]]>Despite the Big Ten’s interest in a playoff, there is at least one big hurdle: the Rose Bowl, with its storied history to two of the nation’s biggest conferences.http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/02/mark_hollis_dave_brandon_among.htmlDane Fife on WBBL: Spartans assistant 'stunned' by technical foul during Michigan gamehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/E2RvHjsqrhc/dane_fife_on_wbbl_spartans_ass.htmlAudio1352648Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 12:25:32 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7695587 ]]>"You can bet a bunch of things went through my head, such as I may not have a job if we lose this game by a point or two," Fife said.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/dane_fife_on_wbbl_spartans_ass.htmlSuper Bowl winner and Spartan alum Greg Jones: See his on-field wedding proposal after the game (video)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/265CvgpoFOk/former_spartan_greg_jones_make.htmlMelissa Anders | manders@mlive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 12:58:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7695581 ]]>Watch Greg Jones propose to his girlfriend amid the on-field celebrations after the Super Bowl.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/former_spartan_greg_jones_make.htmlMichigan State University standout and Bay City native Trenton Robinson invited to NFL Combinehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/vGMWyl5FWac/michigan_state_university_stan.html993277Lee Thompson | lee_thompson@mlive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 19:16:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/sports/bay-city/index.ssf//4961.7695199 ]]>Trenton Robinson, the Bay City native and Michigan State University star, is officially invited to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine, set for Feb. 22-28 in Indianapolishttp://www.mlive.com/sports/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/02/michigan_state_university_stan.htmlMichigan State football recruiting: Cleveland-area wideout Tres Barksdale accepts preferred walk-on offer from Spartanshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/d8vxJe6oQa8/michigan_state_football_recrui_13.html776281834398Graham Couch | gcouch@mlive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 19:31:01 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7693919 ]]>Barksdale was headed to Georgetown before Michigan State offerhttp://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/michigan_state_football_recrui_13.htmlFormer Spartans tight end Brian Linthicum not invited to NFL combinehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/xIq-BNYr6d4/former_spartan_tight_end_brian.html969538Graham Couch | gcouch@mlive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 09:16:37 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7694090 ]]>Kirk Cousins, B.J. Cunningham, Keshawn Martin, Edwin Baker, Jerel Worthy and Trenton Robinson are all slated to be in Indianapolis for combine, Feb. 22-28.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/former_spartan_tight_end_brian.htmlPost-signing day ESPN 2012 college football rankings keep Michigan State at No. 9, while Michigan slips to No. 14http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/msu-spartans/~3/HQrTblqDzYU/post-signing_espn_2012_college.htmlGraham Couch | gcouch@mlive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 08:12:24 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/spartans/index.ssf//2508.7693733 ]]>Recruiting classes alter analyst's top 25, though Wolverines slight fall from No. 11 appears to have more to do with other schools.http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/post-signing_espn_2012_college.htmlnonadult