detnews.com —  If Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wants to, he can play a 10-man rotation. That type of depth could be valuable this weekend if the Spartans make a run in the Big Ten tournament. No. 4 seed MSU opens Friday against No. 5 Ohio State in a quarterfinal game at Conseco Fieldhouse (2:30 p.m., ESPN). It will take three victories in three days to win the read more »
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freep.com —  Michigan State fans might be faced with a choice today. Which would you rather have: a deep Big Ten tournament run or a chance to see the Spartans in the NCAA Midwest Regional at Ford Field in two weeks? Given the Spartans' conference standing -- fourth on the Big Ten's NCAA tournament totem pole -- fans might want them to lose in the conference read more »
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freep.com —  Michigan State had a team with enough talent to win the Big Ten title this season. The Spartans felt that way, as did many outside the program. Media members and analysts selected MSU as their preseason favorite, with Indiana close behind. By mid-February, it was clear that the Spartans weren't going to prove those predictions correct. MSU hasn' read more »
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lansingstatejournal.com —  Ever since leaving NMU five weeks ago, the Spartans have picked up their offense, creating more scoring chances with nice passing plays on odd-man rushes, and simply getting more shots on goal. They didn’t do that in both losses against the Wildcats, who are good with their sticks. read more »
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lansingstatejournal.com —  In some ways, it's about revenge. Michigan State still remembers the sting from playing poorly and suffering two losses at Northern Michigan five weeks ago. But mostly, this weekend's playoff series against the Wildcats is about getting to Detroit and contending for the Central Collegiate Hockey Association title and an automatic berth in the NC read more »
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lansingstatejournal.com —  Raymar Morgan was in middle school. He was watching his mother, Carole, play volleyball. It was a church league game. Carole's team lost. "I was crying," she recalled. "Raymar looked at me and said, 'Mom!' I said, 'Don't pay me any attention, Raymar. I just hate to lose.' " read more »
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brightcove.tv —  Dave Revsine, Gene Keady and Jim Jackson take a look at the Michigan State vs. Ohio State game in the Men's basketball Big Ten Tournament. read more »
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msuspartans.cstv.com —  After a successful spring break week in Florida, Michigan State softball returns to the Sunshine State for the Stetson Invitational, where the Spartans will face Stetson on Saturday, March 15 and Bowling Green on Sunday, March 16, while playing Elon once each day. Live stats will be available at www.msuspartans.com. read more »
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noise.typepad.com —  Yes, spring practice begins Tuesday. So, despite the Madness on campus (March, not Reefer), Mark Dantonio, his coordinators and a few players gave a preview of spring ball, just before MSU's NFL hopefuls took part in pro day, in front of about 60 NFL scouts and execs. read more »
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msuspartans.cstv.com —  The Michigan State field hockey team has been recognized by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFCHA) as a program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. It is the second-straight year the Spartans has been recognized for this achievement, as last year they were ranked as one of the top five programs in the country. read more »
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detnews.com —  You know it's been a strange season when a team is 24-7 and there really isn't a solid choice for its Most Valuable Player. But that's the way it is with Michigan State this season. read more »
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detnews.com —  After throwing four interceptions in a bowl loss 2 ½ months ago, the next game can't come soon enough for Michigan State quarterback Brian Hoyer. For now, Hoyer will have to settle for at least getting back on the field next week for the start of spring practice. read more »
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detnews.com —  Antonio Smith and Kellen Davis have the same goal -- they want to play tight end next season in the NFL. The comparisons end there between Smith and Davis. Both participated Wednesday in Michigan State's Pro Day workout before 60 NFL representatives at the Duffy Daugherty indoor practice facility. read more »
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brightcove.tv —  Michigan State head coach Suzy Merchant talks with Mike Hall about the Spartans' chances of making the Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament. read more »
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freep.com —  The top-four teams in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association received first-round byes last week. Michigan, Miami (Ohio), Michigan State and Notre Dame now face teams that had a weekend of playoff hockey. read more »
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