espn.go.com —  The Spartans ended a very good season on a high note, rallying to force overtime against Georgia in the Outback Bowl and winning in dramatic fashion during the third extra session. Mark Dantonio recorded his first bowl win as Spartans coach and quarterback Kirk Cousins went out on top, but the MSU defense carried the day in Tampa. Although the Spartans didn't win the Big Ten title, they looked like the league's top squad during the bowl season and could be the conference favorite entering 2012. read more »
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mlive.com —  Could he have kept it together? Would've Big Ten championships followed? Would've Michigan State then have been a premier job at the point Saban could no longer resist the NFL, meaning a well-liked but overwhelmed assistant wouldn't have been his successor? read more »
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spartannation.com —  Yesterday we looked at the top ten most memorable moments for Michigan State football in 2011. Today we look at the Top Ten least memorable moments, or as my son says, “The things you want to forget!” read more »
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espn.go.com —  "I'm done," Mason told Scout.com. "I won't be playing football. I leave it healthy and able to run and walk and not take a half-hour or 45 minutes to get out of bed. Me leaving now, even though it didn't happen the way I wanted it to happen, I had a good run." read more »
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espn.go.com —  MSU will rely on its defense and running game in 2012, with quarterback Kirk Cousins and his top four receivers departing. Tailback Le'Veon Bell is expected back, along with four starting offensive linemen. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Michigan State defensive end Marcus Rush, who ranked third on the team in tackles for loss (12 for 45 yards) and sacks (4 for 23 yards), has been named Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America. Rush is one of two Big Ten players selected to the 28-man team, joining Northwestern safety Ibraheim Campbell. read more »
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greenthoughtsmsu.com —  With the season over, the final poll doesn't really affect anything, other than the possibility of a split national championship. But the higher you are at the end of the season, it could help your preseason ranking next season. read more »
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thelittlebrotherblog.wordpress.com —  November 27, 2006. A little more than five years ago. The search finally was completed, and Mark Dantonio was introduced as the new coach at Michigan State.The board of trustees, LouAnna K. Simon and former athletic director Ron Mason spoke about him before giving way for his first press conference as the Spartans head coach. 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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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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spartannation.com —  Spartan Nations weekly look at Spartans in the NFL read more »
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content.usatoday.com —  Notable offensive stars (QB Kirk Cousins, his top two receivers) depart, but defense will stay a strength. read more »
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greenthoughtsmsu.com —  Earlier today, Adams tweeted, "Back in East Lansing for my senior year!!!!!" MSU confirmed as much, saying he is enrolled and attended a team meeting this morning.

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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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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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