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lansingstatejournal.com —  The Spartans have two proven standouts - Greg Jones and Eric Gordon have 598 career tackles between them - and they will lead the defense as seniors and fourth-year starters. After that, MSU is young, but some of the most talented players in the program are young linebackers. read more »
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detnews.com —  The phrase "Linebacker U." has long been associated with Penn State. Producing some of the best linebackers in the country has been standard practice for the Nittany Lions.  While Michigan State might not match Penn State in All-Americans, it has certainly produced its share of top-notch tacklers. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Under mostly cloudy skies and light rain with temperatures in the mid-70s, fourth-year Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio sent his team through a 130-play "controlled" scrimmage in Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 21, as the Spartans completed their 17th preseason practice.

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bleacherreport.com —  With the recent influx of talent at the linebacker position it appears as though Michigan State may just be able to knock Penn State down and take the mantle of "Linebacker U." read more »
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spartannation.com —  Norman is athletic and has every physical tool necessary to not only play, but to be dominant. read more »
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jollygreengiants.wordpress.com —  Linebacker is looked at to be a major strength with the return of the aforementioned Jones and his wing man of three years, Eric Gordon. Together these two accounted for 25% of MSU’s total tackles in 2009 and will likely post similar numbers again barring injury. read more »
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spartannation.com —  Chris Norman continues to shine this spring. Mark Dantonio acknowledged that he is the starter and is solid in that spot. As the young LB grows in confidence and comfort he allows Pat Narduzzi to have even more weapons in his arsenal. read more »
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statenews.com —  When All-Big Ten linebacker Greg Jones announced in January he was returning for his senior season, the linebacking corps instantly became one of the MSU football team’s most talented positions. read more »
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bleacherreport.com —  Chris Norman. Don't know the name? Well, then you're not alone. Norman is one of Michigan State's best young players and one of the reasons the Spartans are changing their entire defensive scheme even if he is a bit unknown. read more »
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lansingstatejournal.com —  He's the new "Star" and he could be the new star. Chris Norman is one of several reasons Michigan State is tinkering with using more 3-4 defense (three down linemen, four linebackers) in 2010. He is one of several talented linebackers in a program that is much less stocked on the defensive line. read more »
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mlive.com —  Returning starters include redshirt freshman Jerel Worthy and junior Oren Wilson at tackle, junior Colin Neely at end, junior Eric Gordon at linebacker and sophomore Trent Robinson at safety. read more »
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detnews.com —  Michigan State's "Road Runner" is expected to be let loose Saturday against Northwestern (noon, ESPN2). Freshman linebacker Chris Norman, nicknamed after the Looney Tunes character, is expected to put his speed to the test against a no-huddle offense. read more »
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detnews.com —  If Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio wants to overcome a three-game losing streak, he might have to mortgage part of the program's future. read more »
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freep.com —  Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi and offensive line coach Dan Roushar spoke briefly with the media on Thursday and shared some personnel updates. Center Joel Nitchman, who’s missed a game and a half with a sprained knee, could play on Saturday against Notre Dame. read more »
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mlive.com —  On his first play from scrimmage as a Michigan State Spartan, Ethan Ruhland coiled his 6-foot-5, 293-pound body in anticipation of delivering a mighty hit on a Montana State defender. read more »
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