detroitnews.com —  Andrew Maxwell is no stranger to Michigan State football. After redshirting his first season, he spent the past two backing up All-Big Ten quarterback Kirk Cousins. The playing time was never much, but his time in the system has been lengthy. read more »
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mlive.com —  In the moments after Michigan State’s win against Georgia in the Outback Bowl, Keith Nichol, Michigan State’s senior wide receiver from Lowell, was a hugger and philosopher. He had hugged the ball to his chest on a big touchdown catch in the second half of Monday’s 33-30 triple-overtime win against Georgia, and the realization that his college football career was ending was hitting home as he talked to the media. read more »
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freep.com —  "What I like about him is you can put the tape on and see the skills translate at the next level," Mayock said. "He’s under center, he’s in the gun. He’s got good feet, he’s a good athlete. I like his delivery and posture. He’s got a good arm, not a great arm. Some of my notes over (the four to five) games (I studied on tape) showed that I thought he had some trouble either moving to his left or throwing to his left and kind of unlocking that hip and having the same kind of delivery and accuracy back to his left side." read more »
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abeautifuldayforfootball.com —  Instead of taking Jim Delany's idea of naming the conference trophy after a coach who was very successful 70 years ago with a school that hasn't been part of the Big Ten in 50 years, I think we'll pursue a more modern award name or at least a more Spartan one. Our awards will be called the Perles trophies. When MSU wins it's next Rose Bowl, the name will be updated to the Mark Dantonio award. read more »
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mlive.com —  Former Saginaw High star DeAnthony Arnett announced Wednesday that he will play for Michigan State University. Arnett was granted his release Tuesday from the University of Tennessee after catching 24 passes as a true freshman. Arnett asked for his release so that he could play closer to his family, including his father (William Arnett) who has faced some serious medical problems, including heart surgery and dialysis.

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detroit.cbslocal.com —  Terry Foster and Mike Valenti talk about the Michigan State rivalry with Michigan and whether or not Michigan State can continue it's winning streak against Michigan. read more »
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spartannation.com —  Much has been made about Riley Bullough’s emergence as the newest member of his family to break onto the Michigan State scene. But make no mistake; Riley is his own man and a true talent. And after over a year of waiting, Riley is hungry to be a Spartan. read more »
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thelittlebrotherblog.wordpress.com —  If there is one thing these Spartans have, especially its seniors, it is tremendous character. In its off-field honors — Cousins and Arthur Ray Jr. — to its on-field effort, they do not lack in defined character and it is not in them to shy away from long odds. And that is exactly what they faced. read more »
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sports.yahoo.com —  The strain was visible on Rashad Evans' face, evident in his voice. For the better part of 14 months, he's answered questions about the same incident regarding the same man, over and over. Everywhere he's gone, everyone he's seen, wants the answer to that one question: What happened? read more »
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detroitnews.com —  Big Ten Network analyst Gerry DiNardo made the spring football rounds, traveling to each of the conference schools to take in a practice, and he has made his early analysis of the strength of the league. DiNardo wrote on Twitter that the Spartans have the "best team after spring from top to bottom." He said later he did not mean his comment to disparage other teams, but he likes the depth and balance of the Spartans.

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thelittlebrotherblog.com —  The old saying goes, "speed kills." And it is speed that will bring Keshawn Martin to an NFL career. Being able to score a touchdown in five different ways isn't too bad on a resume, either. Martin's dynamic play-making abilities have earned him the attention of a bevy of NFL scouts and caught the eye of analysts, as well. read more »
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espn.go.com —  Dantonio's team has gone 22-5 over the past two seasons, winning a share of the Big Ten title in 2010 and claiming the first-ever Legends Division championship a year ago. The program finally got over the postseason hump in January, beating Georgia in the Outback Bowl for the school's first bowl win since 2001. read more »
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theonlycolors.com —  The biggest news of the week obviously was the commitments of linebacker Shane Jones and quarterback Damion Terry on Monday. Jones is either a four-star or three-star recruit on Rivals, Scout or 24/7. Terry will probably be a consensus three-star when the rest of the ratings come out. read more »
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lansingstatejournal.com —  Duffy Daugherty was a young Army lieutenant in June of 1942 in San Francisco, soon to serve in the South Pacific during World War II, when he was set up on a blind date. A woman named Frances Steccati answered the door at the women’s boarding house where Daugherty’s date lived and asked him how long he would be in San Francisco. read more »
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