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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Look At The Spartans On Offense]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/look-at-the-spartans-on-offense</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/look-at-the-spartans-on-offense</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/look-at-the-spartans-on-offense</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We have a special look at the Spartans through the eyes of one of the sites biggest fans. Coached By Duffy is well respected by many and will be bringing football talk to the site over the course of the season. Today, he looks at the Spartans offense.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Audio: Michigan State and Western Michigan hit the gridiron on Saturday]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-michigan-state-and-western-michigan-hit-the-gridiron-on-saturday</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-michigan-state-and-western-michigan-hit-the-gridiron-on-saturday</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-michigan-state-and-western-michigan-hit-the-gridiron-on-saturday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan Sports Brief takes a look at the upcoming game against Western Michigan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Audio: Will Tieman and Coach Dantonio take a look at the MSU defense]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-will-tieman-and-coach-dantonio-take-a-look-at-the-msu-defense</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-will-tieman-and-coach-dantonio-take-a-look-at-the-msu-defense</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-will-tieman-and-coach-dantonio-take-a-look-at-the-msu-defense</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Will Tieman and Coach Dantonio take a look at the MSU defense]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Haven for Anime Fun and Games]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/haven-for-anime-fun-and-games</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/haven-for-anime-fun-and-games</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>TheDrifter</dc:creator>
<category>Misc.</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/haven-for-anime-fun-and-games</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some of your favorite popular anime character now on games and some of the best Fun Games in the land.<br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No. 7 Field Hockey Travels to California]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/no--7-field-hockey-travels-to-california</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/no--7-field-hockey-travels-to-california</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Field Hockey</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/no--7-field-hockey-travels-to-california</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The seventh-ranked Michigan State field hockey team will travel to the west coast this weekend to face three California teams. The Spartans (2-0), who won the Champions Invitational Tournament this weekend by defeating No. 10 Duke 1-0, will take on California, Pacific, and Stanford on their trip.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cross Country Opens Season with Jeff Drenth Memorial]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/cross-country-opens-season-with-jeff-drenth-memorial-1</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/cross-country-opens-season-with-jeff-drenth-memorial-1</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Cross Country</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/cross-country-opens-season-with-jeff-drenth-memorial-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State cross country program opens its 2010 schedule on Friday, Sept. 3, when it travels to Mount Pleasant, Mich., for the Jeff Drenth Memorial hosted by Central Michigan University. Racing is slated to begin at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hills Golf Course. MSU and the host Chippewas will be joined by Saginaw Valley State and Alma.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No. 24 Spartans Get 2010 Season Underway]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/no--24-spartans-get-2010-season-underway</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/no--24-spartans-get-2010-season-underway</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Soccer</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/no--24-spartans-get-2010-season-underway</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State men's soccer team gets its 2010 season underway with a trip to the Nation's capital. The 24th-ranked Spartans will play at No. 6 Maryland on Friday evening (7:30 p.m.), then will play at Georgetown on Sunday afternoon.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Greg Jones: Hometown Day, Pt. 2 - Boys and Girls Club]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/greg-jones-hometown-day-pt--2---boys-and-girls-club</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/greg-jones-hometown-day-pt--2---boys-and-girls-club</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/greg-jones-hometown-day-pt--2---boys-and-girls-club</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Heading out of downtown and north on I-75, the excitement grew in Greg's voice after exiting for Avondale. With each passing block on the way to the U.S. Bank Boys and Girls Club, the memories seemed to grow vivid and more poignant. The look on his face wore a simple, universal expression - had it really been this long since I was here? Does time go by that fast?]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Host Eastern Michigan Friday]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-host-eastern-michigan-friday</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-host-eastern-michigan-friday</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Women's Soccer</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-host-eastern-michigan-friday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State women's soccer team hosts Eastern Michigan in a Friday afternoon intra-state matchup. The teams kick off at 5 p.m. at DeMartin Stadium.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Triple-threat Keshawn Martin a 'game changer' for Michigan State]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/triple-threat-keshawn-martin-a-game-changer-for-michigan-state</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/triple-threat-keshawn-martin-a-game-changer-for-michigan-state</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/triple-threat-keshawn-martin-a-game-changer-for-michigan-state</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ven the choice of a long pass reception for a touchdown, a long run for a touchdown or a long kick return for a touchdown, Michigan State's Keshawn Martin decided the kick return is his preference.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Michigan State-Western Michigan preview with Greg Johnson]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-michigan-state-western-michigan-preview-with-greg-johnson</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-michigan-state-western-michigan-preview-with-greg-johnson</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-michigan-state-western-michigan-preview-with-greg-johnson</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Greg Johnson offers three things to watch in the Spartans' season opener Saturday against the Broncos.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Big Ten predictions: Week 1]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-predictions-week-1</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-predictions-week-1</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-predictions-week-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State 41, Western Michigan 17: There will be no MAC disaster this year in East Lansing. Quarterback Kirk Cousins lights up Western Michigan and finds Keshawn Martin for several big plays as the Spartans roll to an impressive opening victory. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Post-Big Ten Division Announcement Debriefing]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/post-big-ten-division-announcement-debriefing</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/post-big-ten-division-announcement-debriefing</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/post-big-ten-division-announcement-debriefing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Within the context of the jury-rigged framework Jim Delany et al. have created, MSU comes out looking pretty good.  Our primary rival is in our division, Nebraska and Iowa are somewhat less frightening than Ohio State and Penn State as divisional foes, and fixed cross-divisional rivals don't come much friendlier than Indiana (as artificially-generated as that rivalry may be, Brass Spittoon or not).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What to watch in the Big Ten: Week 1]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/what-to-watch-in-the-big-ten-week-1</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/what-to-watch-in-the-big-ten-week-1</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/what-to-watch-in-the-big-ten-week-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Adam Rittenberg has some things to watch for in the first week on football including the MSU secondary and Keith Nichol at receiver.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[With the high expectations gone,  Spartans could be a dark horse]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/with-the-high-expectations-gone-spartans-could-be-a-dark-horse</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/with-the-high-expectations-gone-spartans-could-be-a-dark-horse</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:26:57 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/with-the-high-expectations-gone-spartans-could-be-a-dark-horse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[High expectations and Michigan State don't seem to mix, regardless of the coach. So with the team back under the radar in 2010 and much of the top talent back from year ago, the Spartans could be the dark horse in the conference.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Brian Hoyer, Javon Ringer still making Spartans proud in backup roles]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brian-hoyer-javon-ringer-still-making-spartans-proud-in-backup-roles</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brian-hoyer-javon-ringer-still-making-spartans-proud-in-backup-roles</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brian-hoyer-javon-ringer-still-making-spartans-proud-in-backup-roles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Two skill position players that helped this successful transition from a 4-8 season to a 7-6 season - without any excuse of "the cupboard being bare" or the players not fitting the system - were quarterback Brian Hoyer and tailback Javon Ringer.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans' Big Ten alignment could be tough]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-big-ten-alignment-could-be-tough</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-big-ten-alignment-could-be-tough</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-big-ten-alignment-could-be-tough</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What does it mean for Michigan State? In immediate terms, the Big Ten's Wednesday revelation of six-team divisions and the 2011 league schedule means the Spartans better get to the Rose Bowl this season. Next season's football team starts league play this way --at Ohio State, home against Michigan and Wisconsin, then at Nebraska.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Michigan State offensive line is taking shape]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/new-michigan-state-offensive-line-is-taking-shape</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/new-michigan-state-offensive-line-is-taking-shape</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/new-michigan-state-offensive-line-is-taking-shape</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Joel Foreman is the only member of Michigan State's offensive line who will start in the same position as last season.<br />Foreman, a junior, has started at left guard the past two seasons. The other returning starter, fifth-year senior D.J. Young, started at right tackle last season but will move to left tackle.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU AD: U-M, Northwestern games vital to preserve]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-ad-u-m-northwestern-games-vital-to-preserve</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-ad-u-m-northwestern-games-vital-to-preserve</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-ad-u-m-northwestern-games-vital-to-preserve</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Big Ten schedule-makers didn't do Michigan State any favors in the conference's first year after expansion.<br />MSU will open the 2011 Big Ten season Oct. 1 at Ohio State, play Michigan at home Oct. 15, Wisconsin at home on Oct. 22 and travel to Nebraska on Oct. 29. An Oct. 8 bye is MSU's only respite from what could be one of its most difficult opening stretches in years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Andre Rison, Courtney Hawkins are the talk of Flint]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/andre-rison-courtney-hawkins-are-the-talk-of-flint</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/andre-rison-courtney-hawkins-are-the-talk-of-flint</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/andre-rison-courtney-hawkins-are-the-talk-of-flint</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The trash talk started earlier in the summer. Courtney Hawkins' players kept bringing reports that their rival school's new coach was going to mete out a beat-down when the high school football season began.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Michigan State prospects move up the rankings]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-state-prospects-move-up-the-rankings</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-state-prospects-move-up-the-rankings</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-state-prospects-move-up-the-rankings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Recruiting rankings are constantly changing. Often players will move up the rankings thanks to strong summer camps, while other players may slip down. When a player slips down, it is usually because of other players. With the summer camp season now complete, Rivals.com has updated their positional rankings and several Michigan State commitments made big moves.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What the Big Ten Divisions and Schedules Mean for Michigan State Football]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/what-the-big-ten-divisions-and-schedules-mean-for-michigan-state-football</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/what-the-big-ten-divisions-and-schedules-mean-for-michigan-state-football</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/what-the-big-ten-divisions-and-schedules-mean-for-michigan-state-football</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State's trek to the Rose Bowl in the new Big Ten just got a little bit harder. But that was to be expected. Why? Because you can't add a national power to the conference and have the road to the top get easier.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans fan favorite Amp Campbell inspires at WMU]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-fan-favorite-amp-campbell-inspires-at-wmu</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-fan-favorite-amp-campbell-inspires-at-wmu</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-fan-favorite-amp-campbell-inspires-at-wmu</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When Amp Campbell gets to Spartan Stadium on Saturday, forgive him if he takes a wrong turn into the home locker room. After all, the last time he was there, he was a member of the 1999 Spartans, who went 10-2 and played in the Citrus Bowl.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Running backs look to break century mark this season]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/running-backs-look-to-break-century-mark-this-season</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/running-backs-look-to-break-century-mark-this-season</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/running-backs-look-to-break-century-mark-this-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sophomore running backs Larry Caper and Edwin Baker established themselves as MSU's premier backs midway through last season. As true freshmen, they were tops on the team in rushing yards and attempts and combined to start in six of the Spartans' final eight games.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Men's soccer returns plenty of experienced veterans]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/mens-soccer-returns-plenty-of-experienced-veterans</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/mens-soccer-returns-plenty-of-experienced-veterans</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Soccer</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/mens-soccer-returns-plenty-of-experienced-veterans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, the No. 24 MSU men's soccer team looks to improve and make an even deeper push into the postseason in 2010.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball team prepares for matchups with top teams in Hawaii]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-team-prepares-for-matchups-with-top-teams-in-hawaii</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-team-prepares-for-matchups-with-top-teams-in-hawaii</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:38 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-team-prepares-for-matchups-with-top-teams-in-hawaii</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For the MSU volleyball team, it's beautiful blue skies, the Pacific Ocean's calming breeze, warm, sandy beaches and an overall soothing atmosphere. The team is traveling to one of the most ideal locations for its first away matches this weekend.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: Mark Hollis discusses Big Ten Alignment]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-mark-hollis-discusses-big-ten-alignment</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-mark-hollis-discusses-big-ten-alignment</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:47:07 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-mark-hollis-discusses-big-ten-alignment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State Athletic Director Mark Hollis discusses the Big Ten Alignment]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Audio: The Mark Dantonio Show 9-1-2010]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-the-mark-dantonio-show-9-1-2010</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-the-mark-dantonio-show-9-1-2010</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:39:32 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-the-mark-dantonio-show-9-1-2010</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Preview of Western Michigan and the 2010 season. Special Guests RB Coach Brad Salem and players Marcus Hyde and J'Michael Deane.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Video: The Mark Dantonio Show 9-1-2010]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-the-mark-dantonio-show-9-1-2010</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-the-mark-dantonio-show-9-1-2010</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:39:32 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/video-the-mark-dantonio-show-9-1-2010</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Preview of Western Michigan and the 2010 season. Special Guests RB Coach Brad Salem and players Marcus Hyde and J'Michael Deane.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Big Ten Announces Football Division Alignments; 2011-12 Conference Schedules]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-announces-football-division-alignments-2011-12-conference-schedules</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-announces-football-division-alignments-2011-12-conference-schedules</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:39:32 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-announces-football-division-alignments-2011-12-conference-schedules</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Big Ten Conference office announced football division alignments beginning with the 2011 season as recommended by conference directors of athletics and reviewed and supported by the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors.<br /><br />Video: <a href="http://www.bigtennetwork.com/videos/index.asp?autostart=true&bcpid=60234638001&bctid=601259650001">Big Ten Network</a><br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20100901/GW01/100901003/1023/GW">Lansing State Journal</a>  |  <a href="http://noise.typepad.com/hey_joe/2010/09/its-official.html">Hey Joe</a>  |  <a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/09/big_ten_announces_divisions_msu_grouped_with_michigan_nebraska">State News</a>  |  <a href="http://detnews.com/article/20100901/SPORTS0202/9010447/1132/">Detroit News</a>  |  <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/15193/my-take-on-big-ten-divisions-schedules">ESPN Big Ten Blog</a><br /><a href="http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/09/big_ten_realignment_scores_big.html">Grand Rapids Press</a><br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Big Ten Division Realignment: What Does It Mean for Michigan State?]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-division-realignment-what-does-it-mean-for-michigan-state</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-division-realignment-what-does-it-mean-for-michigan-state</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:55:18 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-division-realignment-what-does-it-mean-for-michigan-state</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For Michigan State to be able to not play the Buckeyes and  Nittany Lions, while still having big divisional clashes against Michigan and Iowa, it would be the best of both worlds. Winning many games would become expected in such a format, but wins should also be a bit easier to come by.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Big Ten to announce divisions tonight]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-to-announce-divisions-tonight</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-to-announce-divisions-tonight</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:48:46 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Misc.</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/big-ten-to-announce-divisions-tonight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Big Ten will announce the division that will be in place for the 2011 season. Preliminary reports indicate that Ohio State and Michigan will be in different divisions, but will still play on the last weekend of the year.<br /><br />Here are the reported division:<br /><br />Division 1: Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern, Minnesota <br /><br />Division 2: Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Purdue, Indiana, Illinois <br /><br /><a href="http://detnews.com/article/20100901/SPORTS0203/9010427/1132/">Detroit News</a>  |  <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/15187/katz-bt-divisions-split-ohio-st-michigan">ESPN Big Ten Blog</a>  |  <a href="http://www.theonlycolors.com/2010/9/1/1663549/big-ten-to-announce-divisions-who">The Only Colors</a>  |  <a href="http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2010/09/big_ten_divisions_to_be_announced_tonight">State News</a>  |  <a href="http://noise.typepad.com/hey_joe/2010/09/report-big-tens-divisions.html">Hey Joe</a><br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans commit Lawrence Thomas earns 'L.T.' initials with play]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-commit-lawrence-thomas-earns-l-t--initials-with-play</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-commit-lawrence-thomas-earns-l-t--initials-with-play</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:31:21 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-commit-lawrence-thomas-earns-l-t--initials-with-play</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Lawrence Thomas shares initials with legendary New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, but the Detroit Renaissance star had to earn the right to be called L.T.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Travel to Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-travel-to-hawaiian-airlines-wahine-volleyball-classic</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-travel-to-hawaiian-airlines-wahine-volleyball-classic</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:31:21 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-travel-to-hawaiian-airlines-wahine-volleyball-classic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (3-0) makes its first road trip of the season when it travels to Honolulu, Hawaii for the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic Sept. 2-4. The Spartans will face tough competition throughout the tournament as they battle No. 4 Hawaii, (rv) New Mexico and No. 10 Southern California.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Baseball To Host Notre Dame Saturday, Sept. 18]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/baseball-to-host-notre-dame-saturday-sept--18</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/baseball-to-host-notre-dame-saturday-sept--18</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:31:21 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Baseball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/baseball-to-host-notre-dame-saturday-sept--18</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State baseball team will host Notre Dame in an exhibition on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. in McLane Baseball Stadium. The game will be free of charge.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Greg Jones: Hometown Day]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/greg-jones-hometown-day</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/greg-jones-hometown-day</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:31:21 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/greg-jones-hometown-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The story of Greg Jones' football career begins at the corner of Rockdale and Harvey Avenues in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Preview: Western Michigan (0-0) at Michigan State (0-0) ]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/preview-western-michigan-0-0-at-michigan-state-0-0</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/preview-western-michigan-0-0-at-michigan-state-0-0</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:56:32 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/preview-western-michigan-0-0-at-michigan-state-0-0</guid>
<description><![CDATA[WMU is undergoing a lot of change on both sides of the ball, meaning a potential upset over a Big Ten foe right out of the gate is not likely. Michigan State did manage to go to a post-New Year's Day bowl, although few fans around East Lansing would consider the 2009 campaign a success. Expect Cousins to spread the ball around, and Jones to wreak havoc on the defensive side of the ball.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU football preview]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-football-preview-1</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-football-preview-1</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:37:05 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-football-preview-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Most people would agree that Dantonio deserves some credit for leaving behind good players and habits for Kelly at Cincinnati. In the same breath, let's again acknowledge John L. Smith for what he left Dantonio at MSU. For all the heat Smith's recruiting took, I'm pretty sure Dantonio appreciated inheriting Javon Ringer, Devin Thomas, Ervin Baldwin, Kellen Davis, etc., etc.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Balanced view helps shape realistic expectations for Michigan State football team]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/balanced-view-helps-shape-realistic-expectations-for-michigan-state-football-team</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/balanced-view-helps-shape-realistic-expectations-for-michigan-state-football-team</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:37:05 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/balanced-view-helps-shape-realistic-expectations-for-michigan-state-football-team</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Football season is upon us, and it is only natural for Michigan State fans to make predictions for the Spartans. Optimism is high. It is difficult to find an MSU a fan who thinks MSU will do worse than 8-4. Many Spartans faithful are expecting 10-2. Are these lofty expectations warranted?]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Brian Hoyer more secure as Pats backup QB in 2nd season]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brian-hoyer-more-secure-as-pats-backup-qb-in-2nd-season</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brian-hoyer-more-secure-as-pats-backup-qb-in-2nd-season</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:21:32 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Football</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brian-hoyer-more-secure-as-pats-backup-qb-in-2nd-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Brian Hoyer stood on the field moments before last year's season opener, an unlikely Patriot in an unlikely situation. Undrafted out of Michigan State, he had made New England's roster as a free agent. More than that, he was the only backup all year to Tom Brady, who had missed all but the first game of the previous season with a knee injury.]]></description>
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