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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:43:27 MST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Izzo praises Brandon Wood, unsure about starting lineup for Penn State]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/izzo-praises-brandon-wood-unsure-about-starting-lineup-for-penn-state</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/izzo-praises-brandon-wood-unsure-about-starting-lineup-for-penn-state</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:43:27 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Michigan State coach Tom Izzo conducted his weekly press conference Monday, coming off Sunday's 64-54 win over rival Michigan and looking ahead to Wednesday's home game against Penn State.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[With Ohio State game looming, MSU not taking Penn State for granted]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/with-ohio-state-game-looming-msu-not-taking-penn-state-for-granted</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/with-ohio-state-game-looming-msu-not-taking-penn-state-for-granted</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:43:27 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/with-ohio-state-game-looming-msu-not-taking-penn-state-for-granted</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Spartans are coming off an emotional victory over Michigan on Sunday and are looking at a potential showdown between the top two teams in the Big Ten on Saturday. But don't expect Tom Izzo to buy into the fact that getting through this week will be easy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Audio: Will Tieman makes Coach Izzo tackle "The Burning Questions"]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-will-tieman-makes-coach-izzo-tackle-the-burning-questions</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-will-tieman-makes-coach-izzo-tackle-the-burning-questions</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:43:27 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-will-tieman-makes-coach-izzo-tackle-the-burning-questions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Will Tieman asks Izzo: favorite food, favorite movie, cat or dog, favorite time of the year, favorite song and where he would still like to play basketball.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans up in RPI ranking, slide in polls]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-up-in-rpi-ranking-slide-in-polls</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-up-in-rpi-ranking-slide-in-polls</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:43:27 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-up-in-rpi-ranking-slide-in-polls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State (18-5) coming off a dominant win against Michigan at home, slid down to #12 in the Coaches Poll because of the loss last week at Illinois. The AP Poll has MSU at #11 down 2 spots from last week. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU-Michigan reax]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-michigan-reax</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-michigan-reax</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:10:49 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-michigan-reax</guid>
<description><![CDATA[MSU was close to breaking it open Sunday, up 42-26, when Jordan Morgan got a continuation call that would make Patrick Ewing blush, Brandon Wood missed a layup, the MSU bench picked up a technical foul and Zack Novak stepped to the line to cut it to 12.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Nix on Green: 'What he had is why we won']]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/nix-on-green-what-he-had-is-why-we-won</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/nix-on-green-what-he-had-is-why-we-won</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:33:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/nix-on-green-what-he-had-is-why-we-won</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State senior Draymond Green guaranteed a victory over Michigan shortly after he and his teammates came up short in a one-point loss on the road in Ann Arbor in January. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Adreian Payne and Derrick Nix throw the Wolverines for a loss]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/adreian-payne-and-derrick-nix-throw-the-wolverines-for-a-loss</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/adreian-payne-and-derrick-nix-throw-the-wolverines-for-a-loss</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:33:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/adreian-payne-and-derrick-nix-throw-the-wolverines-for-a-loss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Trey Burke, a revelation as a Michigan freshman, hit a wall on Sunday just as Tom Izzo had planned. The Michigan State coach had seen Burke surprise with 20 points in Ann Arbor, and this time had two large men pay special attention to the Wolverines point guard. They would not budge.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Green leads Spartans to win over Michigan]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/green-leads-spartans-to-win-over-michigan</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/green-leads-spartans-to-win-over-michigan</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:33:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/green-leads-spartans-to-win-over-michigan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Draymond Green had one of those "remember when" kind of performances Sunday at Breslin Center. As in: "Remember when Draymond Green played on a sprained knee and was the best player on the floor anyway and had as many rebounds as Michigan's entire team got?"]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Demoted Brandon Wood makes most of bench role with Spartans]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/demoted-brandon-wood-makes-most-of-bench-role-with-spartans</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/demoted-brandon-wood-makes-most-of-bench-role-with-spartans</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:33:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/demoted-brandon-wood-makes-most-of-bench-role-with-spartans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Brandon Wood didn't sulk. He responded. Wood, a senior transfer from Valparaiso, had started the first 22 games of the season before he was replaced by Austin Thornton on Sunday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Draymond Green heals knee, old wounds against Michigan]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-heals-knee-old-wounds-against-michigan</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-heals-knee-old-wounds-against-michigan</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:33:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-heals-knee-old-wounds-against-michigan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Michigan State senior forward Draymond Green was a major pain for the Michigan Wolverines. Nobody really knew what Green would be able to do Sunday after he experienced a bizarre knee injury in a loss at Illinois on Tuesday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartan defense stymies U-M stars]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartan-defense-stymies-u-m-stars</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartan-defense-stymies-u-m-stars</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:33:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartan-defense-stymies-u-m-stars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan, freshman guard Trey Burke scored a third of the Wolverines' points in their one-point win over Michigan State in Ann Arbor last month. The Spartans turned it up defensively Sunday to make sure the result was different this time around.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Draymond Green was valiant as a victor must be for Spartans]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-was-valiant-as-a-victor-must-be-for-spartans</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-was-valiant-as-a-victor-must-be-for-spartans</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:33:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-was-valiant-as-a-victor-must-be-for-spartans</guid>
<description><![CDATA["There was no way I was ending my career with that hanging around my neck," Green said after the ninth-ranked Spartans beat No. 23 Michigan, 64-54. "This was personal. This was very personal."]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[They're feeling good in East Lansing again]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/theyre-feeling-good-in-east-lansing-again</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/theyre-feeling-good-in-east-lansing-again</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:33:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/theyre-feeling-good-in-east-lansing-again</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sunday's nationally televised show of force at the Breslin Center - the Spartans led from the ugly start to a 64-54 finish - did more than just nudge Michigan State past Michigan into second place in the Big Ten standings.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Brandon Wood responds to heavy heart, benching vs. Michigan]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brandon-wood-responds-to-heavy-heart-benching-vs--michigan</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brandon-wood-responds-to-heavy-heart-benching-vs--michigan</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:24 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brandon-wood-responds-to-heavy-heart-benching-vs--michigan</guid>
<description><![CDATA["I didn't put my head down or anything," said Wood, who'd struggled of late offensively but was benched for his energy and approach toward the rest of his game. "The real character of people is shown when they're not at their best and they have to bounce back. How they bounce back, that's what determines their character."]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Perspective and motivation for Brandon Wood]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/perspective-and-motivation-for-brandon-wood</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/perspective-and-motivation-for-brandon-wood</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:01:02 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/perspective-and-motivation-for-brandon-wood</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Wood took a step forward today, responding to his benching with good energy off the bench, after he had very little at Illinois. What we didn't know at the time was that Wood was dealing with the fact that his step brother had been shot in the head two days earlier in his hometown of Kokomo, Ind.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans beat Wolverines 57-43]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-beat-wolverines-57-43</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-beat-wolverines-57-43</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:19:56 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-beat-wolverines-57-43</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Draymond Green led a motivated Spartan team to a 57-43 victory over rival Michigan. Green got another double double (14 points, 16 rebounds) and out rebounded the entire Michigan team. The win puts Michigan State in sole possession of second place in the Big Ten.<br /><br />Video: <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/collegebasketball/X7Y8E1tctmzRJzZ5Vj_v78gRFmEp1cEo/michigan-vs-michigan-state-highlights">CBS Sports highlights</a><br />Video: <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/collegebasketball/d4Cq2gIQt8FPnN6HUJpXKtQZK_M9ZXak/michigan-vs-michigan-state-recap">CBS Sports Recap</a><br />Video: <a href="http://vimeo.com/36246183">Tom Izzo Post Game</a> Spartan Mag<br />Audio: <a href="http://www.spartansportsnetwork.com/modules.php?name=Programs&op=show&id=30&sp_id=3070">Pre Game</a> | <a href="http://www.spartansportsnetwork.com/modules.php?name=Programs&op=show&id=30&sp_id=3071">Full Game Replay</a> Spartan Sports Network<br /><a href="http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/michigan_state_draymond_green.html">Michigan State, Draymond Green overwhelm Michigan, 64-54</a> MLive<br /><a href="http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2012/02/msu_takes_down_wolverines">MSU takes down Wolverines, 64-54</a> State News<br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120205/GW0201/120205001/MSU-basketball-Green-leads-Spartans-past-Michigan-64-54?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE">Green leads Spartans past Michigan, 64-54</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20120205/SPORTS07/120205021/1055/">Draymond Green leads the way at home</a> Detroit Free Press<br /><a href="http://spartanavenue.com/2012/02/05/super-performance-from-michigan-state-against-michigan/">Super Performance From Michigan State Against Michigan</a> Spartan Ave<br /><a href="http://thelittlebrotherblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/05/spartans-play-a-game-of-whack-the-wolverines/">Spartans play a game of whack the Wolverines</a> The Little Brother<br /><a href="http://www.theonlycolors.com/2012/2/5/2773465/postgame-thread-msu-64-michigan-54">Postgame Thread: MSU 64, Michigan 54</a> The Only Colors<br /><a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120205/SPORTS0202/202050335/1132/">Michigan State makes good on Draymond Green's guarantee</a> Detroit News<br /><a href="http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020512aaa.html">No. 9 Michigan State Wins State Battle Versus Rival No. 23 Michigan, 64-54 </a> MSUSpartans.com<br /><a href="http://spartannation.com/2012/02/05/retaliation-nation-draymond-green-leads-michigan-state-to-a-64-54-win-over-michigan/">Draymond Green Leads Michigan State to a 64-54 Win Over Michigan</a> Spartan Nation<br /><a href="http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/michigan_state_basketball_repl.html">Green's rebounding performance stacks up with best in recent Big Ten history</a> MLive<br /><a href="http://www.greenthoughtsmsu.com/2012/02/thoughts-on-msus-64-54-win-over.html"> Green Thoughts<br /><a href="http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020512aac.html">Post-Game Quotes </a> MSUSpartans.com<br /><a href="http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/spartans_stop_losing_streak_ag.html">Spartans stop losing streak against Wolverines behind Draymond Green</a> MLive<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Draymond Green's legacy starts/ends today against Michigan]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-greens-legacy-startsends-today-against-michigan</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-greens-legacy-startsends-today-against-michigan</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:09:46 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-greens-legacy-startsends-today-against-michigan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We all know Michigan State's Draymond Green is a leader and we all know that this is his team. But if Green is going to leave MSU as a legend, that legend needs to really take shape today against Michigan, a team the Spartans have lost to three straight times. And he'll have to do it with a bum knee.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Michigan at Michigan State Pregame Reading]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-at-michigan-state-pregame-reading</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-at-michigan-state-pregame-reading</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:44:45 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-at-michigan-state-pregame-reading</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tip is at 1:00 pm EST on CBS with Verne Lundquist and Clark Kellogg on the call.<br /><br /><a href="http://banksoftheredcedar.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/the-green-effect/">The Green Effect</a> On The Banks Of The Red Cedar<br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120205/GW0201/202050330/1023/GW">MSU men's basketball tipoff: No. 23 Michigan at No. 9 MSU</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120205/GW0201/202050328/1023/GW">Dawson finding his game</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120205/GW0201/202050331/1023/GW">Appling still finding way at point, but he clearly belongs there</a> Lansing State Journal<br /><a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20120205/SPORTS06/202050575/1055/">Free Press sports writers pick today's game</a> Detroit Free Press<br /><a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20120205/SPORTS07/202050571/1055/">Keith Appling, Draymond Green seek redemption, revenge for Spartans</a> Detroit Free Press<br /><a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20120205/SPORTS07/202050578/1055/">Scouting report for today's Michigan-Michigan State game</a> Detroit Free Press<br /><a href="http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/tom_izzo_rivalry_extra_special.html">Izzo: Three-game skid against Wolverines makes rivalry 'extra special'</a> MLive<br /><a href="http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2012/02/mateen_cleaves_keeps_in_close.html">Mateen Cleaves shares close bond with current Spartans leader Draymond Green</a> MLive<br /><a href="http://noise.typepad.com/hey_joe/2012/02/key-point.html">Key point</a> Hey Joe<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Some pregame videos]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/some-pregame-videos</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/some-pregame-videos</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:48:34 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/some-pregame-videos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Chris Vannini provides us with some videos of great moments in the Michigan State v Michigan basketball rivalry. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Keith Appling needs to step up, Travis Trice is feeling better]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/keith-appling-needs-to-step-up-travis-trice-is-feeling-better</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/keith-appling-needs-to-step-up-travis-trice-is-feeling-better</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:48:34 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/keith-appling-needs-to-step-up-travis-trice-is-feeling-better</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Along with having a serviceable Draymond Green, head coach Tom Izzo said the No. 9 MSU men's basketball team (17-5 overall, 6-3 Big Ten) needs an improved Keith Appling on Sunday (1 p.m., CBS) against No. 23 Michigan. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Michigan State seeks to end skid against Michigan]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-state-seeks-to-end-skid-against-michigan</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-state-seeks-to-end-skid-against-michigan</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:45:53 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-state-seeks-to-end-skid-against-michigan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan has won three straight games in the rivalry for the first time since it won five in a row from 1996-98. Green had a shot to stop the streak, but missed a floating 10-footer and a tip-in attempt within the last couple seconds of last month's setback in Ann Arbor. After that game, Green guaranteed Michigan State would win the rematch this season.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU And Michigan Tussle In Super Bowl Sunday Showdown]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-and-michigan-tussle-in-super-bowl-sunday-showdown</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-and-michigan-tussle-in-super-bowl-sunday-showdown</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:45:53 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msu-and-michigan-tussle-in-super-bowl-sunday-showdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State looks to bounce back from a disappointing offensive performance vs. Illinois as it welcome in-state rival Michigan to Breslin Center. The Spartans and Wolverines played to a one-point game on Jan. 17. Michigan is the first conference opponent that Michigan State will play for a second time this season.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Keith Appling 'needs to get back to being Keith Appling']]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/keith-appling-needs-to-get-back-to-being-keith-appling</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/keith-appling-needs-to-get-back-to-being-keith-appling</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:15:19 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/keith-appling-needs-to-get-back-to-being-keith-appling</guid>
<description><![CDATA["I'm pretty sure a lot of people didn't expect me to score the ball as well as I did," Appling said of his torrid start to conference play. "But now teams have adjusted. I've just got to get in and watch a little more film and just play better - that's all it comes down to. Every scorer goes through a little scoring slump here or there. It's just something you have to dig yourself out of and stay strong mentally."]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Brandon Wood hopes to earn back starting role with 'energy' vs. Michigan]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brandon-wood-hopes-to-earn-back-starting-role-with-energy-vs--michigan</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brandon-wood-hopes-to-earn-back-starting-role-with-energy-vs--michigan</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:52:13 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/brandon-wood-hopes-to-earn-back-starting-role-with-energy-vs--michigan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brandon Wood is no longer dwelling on his poor defensive effort on the final possession of Michigan State's Jan. 17 loss at Michigan. "It's in the past," the Spartan guard said Friday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[First half hits, misses]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/first-half-hits-misses</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/first-half-hits-misses</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:52:13 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/first-half-hits-misses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Halfway through the most interesting Big Ten basketball season in a while (yeah, I watched Nebraska-Northwestern on Thursday, what's it to you?), it's a good time to look back and look ahead.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Everything on the line for Spartans Sunday]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/everything-on-the-line-for-spartans-sunday</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/everything-on-the-line-for-spartans-sunday</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:52:30 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/everything-on-the-line-for-spartans-sunday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A high stakes rematch between the #9 Spartans and the #23 Michigan Wolverines takes place this Super Bowl Sunday in East Lansing. Michigan State is coming off another close road loss where they fell 42-41 at Illinois. The 'Go Blues' are confident coming off a home win against the Indiana Hoosiers. Both teams stand to lose a lot with a loss. A 7th loss could push the Wolverines out of the top 25. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Michigan State (17-5) and 23rd Ranked Michigan (17-6) Square Off]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-state-17-5-and-23rd-ranked-michigan-17-6-square-off</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-state-17-5-and-23rd-ranked-michigan-17-6-square-off</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:50:06 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/michigan-state-17-5-and-23rd-ranked-michigan-17-6-square-off</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bragging rights will be on the line at Breslin Center on Sunday as Michigan State plays host to Michigan in a Big Ten clash. The first whistle blows at 1:00 EST and it will be shown on CBS.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Draymond Green goes with the first pick in College GameDay draft]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-goes-with-the-first-pick-in-college-gameday-draft</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-goes-with-the-first-pick-in-college-gameday-draft</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:10:39 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-goes-with-the-first-pick-in-college-gameday-draft</guid>
<description><![CDATA[During Saturday's broadcast, three of the show's analysts -- Digger Phelps, Jay Bilas and Hubert Davis -- conducted a three-person mock draft to build their ideal college teams. The rules were simple. Each "coach" had to draft a starting lineup, consisting of two guards, two forwards and a center. Phelps, who won the first pick, surprised many by taking Green with the selection.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Draymond Green says he'll be on floor Sunday]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-says-hell-be-on-floor-sunday-1</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-says-hell-be-on-floor-sunday-1</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:37:55 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-says-hell-be-on-floor-sunday-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Green showed no apprehension Friday, as usual, about discussing Michigan. The fact that the No. 9 Spartans (17-5 overall, 6-3 Big Ten) host the No. 23 Wolverines (17-6, 7-3) on Sunday best explains why he intends to start and play his usual 30-plus minutes just five days after hurting the knee in a 42-41 loss at Illinois.<br /><br />Video: <a href="http://vimeo.com/36175471">Til Death Do Us Part</a> Spartan Mag<br />Audio: <a href="">Green talks about knee injury and his status for Michigan</a> Spartan Sports Network<br /><a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120204/OPINION03/202040322/1132/">Draymond Green has plenty of motivation to play against Michigan</a> Detroit News<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Branden Dawson starting to come on strong]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/branden-dawson-starting-to-come-on-strong</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/branden-dawson-starting-to-come-on-strong</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:37:55 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/branden-dawson-starting-to-come-on-strong</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State freshman forward Branden Dawson was the leading scorer in Tuesday's loss to Illinois with 12 points. He also had 13 rebounds. "He played like a man," coach Tom Izzo said. Now his coach and team captain expect him to back it up. Every night.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Keith Appling may be key to Michigan State victory]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/keith-appling-may-be-key-to-michigan-state-victory</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/keith-appling-may-be-key-to-michigan-state-victory</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:37:55 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/keith-appling-may-be-key-to-michigan-state-victory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Even if Green is limited, the key for No. 9 Michigan State could be the play of sophomore guard Keith Appling. He had an outstanding start to the season and was as big a part of the Spartans' 15-game winning streak as Green. But over the last two games, Appling has taken a step back.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans, Michigan both pushing Ohio State in Big Ten]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-michigan-both-pushing-ohio-state-in-big-ten</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-michigan-both-pushing-ohio-state-in-big-ten</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:37:55 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-michigan-both-pushing-ohio-state-in-big-ten</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State was an NCAA Tournament "bubble" team a year ago, not assured of a spot until a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals rout of Purdue on March 11. This season, the Spartans aren't worried about a 15th straight NCAA bid - they're back to playing for a Big Ten title and a favorable tournament seed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Audio: Tom Izzo Press Conference 2-3-2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-tom-izzo-press-conference-2-3-2012</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-tom-izzo-press-conference-2-3-2012</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:15:25 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-tom-izzo-press-conference-2-3-2012</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tom Izzo talks about Draymond Green, the rivalry with Michigan and the play of Branden Dawson at his press briefing prior the Michigan game]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rivalry, conference race have Spartans motivated for U-M rematch]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/rivalry-conference-race-have-spartans-motivated-for-u-m-rematch</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/rivalry-conference-race-have-spartans-motivated-for-u-m-rematch</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:15:25 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/rivalry-conference-race-have-spartans-motivated-for-u-m-rematch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Travis Trice, freshman guard Branden Dawson and senior guard Brandon Wood - all playing the Wolverines for the first time - struggled in the first matchup less than a month ago. Although Trice admitted he and his fellow first-year Spartans might have been overwhelmed, he said that won't be a problem when the two teams meet again Sunday (1 p.m., CBS) at Breslin Center.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tom Izzo's longest losing streaks against one team]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/tom-izzos-longest-losing-streaks-against-one-team</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/tom-izzos-longest-losing-streaks-against-one-team</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:15:25 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/tom-izzos-longest-losing-streaks-against-one-team</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State coach Tom Izzo will try to avoid losing his fourth straight game to Michigan on Sunday. Here are his longest losing streaks against one team]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Izzo: Green will be 'ready to play' against Michigan]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/izzo-green-will-be-ready-to-play-against-michigan</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/izzo-green-will-be-ready-to-play-against-michigan</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:15:10 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/izzo-green-will-be-ready-to-play-against-michigan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When Draymond Green went down with a left knee injury late in Tuesday's 42-41 loss to Illinois, his thoughts raced. The senior forward felt "discouraged, worried (and) scared" and wondered if he had lost a shot at a championship. He also thought about his last chance to beat in-state rival Michigan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Day (to) Day no more]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/day-to-day-no-more</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/day-to-day-no-more</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:53:44 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/day-to-day-no-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Green practiced Friday for the second straight day, in preparation for Sunday's home rematch with U-M. He looked a bit ginger but participated fully and said he is "more sure" today than he was Thursday. He fully intends to start and play a full game Sunday. He was asked what could have kept him from Sunday's game. "Death."]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Audio: Izzo talks about Sunday's rematch with Michigan]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-izzo-talks-about-sundays-rematch-with-michigan</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-izzo-talks-about-sundays-rematch-with-michigan</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:49:30 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/audio-izzo-talks-about-sundays-rematch-with-michigan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Will Tieman and Coach Izzo talk about Sunday's rematch with Michigan]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Draymond Green expected to play Sunday]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-expected-to-play-sunday</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-expected-to-play-sunday</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:27:28 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/draymond-green-expected-to-play-sunday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State senior forward Draymond Green is expected to play Sunday against Michigan on his sprained left knee.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Dawsoning]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/the-dawsoning</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/the-dawsoning</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:27:28 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Men's Basketball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/the-dawsoning</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Over the last three games, Dawson is averaging 14.0 points per game on 60.7% field goal shooting. Those performances came following a two-game stretch--the losses at Northwestern and Michigan--in which Tom Izzo only put Dawson on the floor for a combined 29 minutes. He's played nearly that number in each of the last two games (27 and 28).]]></description>
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