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timesleader.com —
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.
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noise.typepad.com —
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.
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mlive.com —
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?
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theonlycolors.com —
One of the more remarkable aspects of MSU's 2009 football season was the seemingly complete reversal in offensive styles. The 2008 team usually employed a positively paleolithic approach, wherein the object was to give the ball to Javon Ringer as often as possible and have Brian Hoyer throw the ball only as a change of pace. Conversely, the 2009 offense, particularly later in the season, was built on an impressive passing game and seemed to run only as an afterthought.
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detnews.com —
Asked after a morning practice last week what he liked about his team beyond "attitude" -- the standard quality coaches cite before they've played a single game -- Dantonio opted for a different version of the same trait. "Chemistry," he said, squinting into the midday sun. "It's very, very good on this football team. We're blessed with a work ethic. We're blessed, so far, with few injuries."
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lansingstatejournal.com —
The 2009 Spartans won their first nine games and outscored their opponents 22-5 in that span, before several season-ending injuries saw the team limp, almost literally, to an 11-5-4 finish, 4-4-2 in the Big Ten. MSU coach Tom Saxton said the disappointing season may have a silver lining, paying dividends this year
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