Satchmo and DB briefly recap Michigan State’s woeful 2016 before launching into their hopes for Spartan sports in 2017, examining the state of the Spartan basketball team and discussing the Big Ten bowl season.
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Freshman Joshua Langford’s improvements impressing Tom Izzo
The obvious numbers might not say it, but the peripherals surrounding Joshua Langford point to a freshman transitioning into the next phase of his college career. Michigan State’s wing guard scored just one bucket in Friday’s 61-52 win over Northwestern, but Langford also grabbed four rebounds, had two assists and collected two steals in a turnover-free 27 minutes.Source: Detroit Free Press
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Michigan State recruiting notebook: The latest in Spartans recruiting
Oliver Martin has opted to stay very quiet during his recruitment and has spurned just about every interview request. While down in San Antonio, however, he has no choice but to face the swarms of media who will surely take this opportunity to ask him anything and everything about the process.Source: Michigan State recruiting notebook: The latest in Spartans recruiting
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Michigan State gave an update on the status of Suzy Merchant
In a scary series of events, Michigan State’s head women’s basketball coach Suzy Merchant collapsed during the Spartans game against Illinois on Jan. 1. Today, Michigan State got good news regarding its women’s head coach. According to a release from Michigan State, Merchant was released from the hospital Tuesday and is resting at her home after an overnight stay at Sparrow Hospital, where she underwent precautionary tests.Source: Michigan State gave an update on the status of Suzy Merchant
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Bridges returning to MSU team that’s better than when he left
Much like the last month, the next couple weeks are going to be a challenge for Miles Bridges and Michigan State — just in a different way.The Spartans have learned to play without their star player in the lineup the last seven games. Beginning Wednesday — assuming no setbacks — they’ll have to learn to start playing with him again, as Bridges is expected to get some minutes against Rutgers.Source: Spartan Tailgate
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Nick Ward Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Michigan State freshman forward Nick Ward has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the second consecutive week and third time this season, as announced by the conference office on Monday. Ward averaged 16.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks last week, shooting .619 from the field and leading the Spartans to a 2-0 start in Big Ten play. -
Victoria Gaines Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
Michigan State redshirt freshman forward Victoria Gaines has been named Big Ten Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday. Gaines earned her first career double-double in the Spartans’ win against Illinois on Jan. 1. -
Miles Bridges to return from injury Wednesday against Rutgers
Michigan State will get a big boost Wednesday against Rutgers when freshman forward Miles Bridges returns from the ankle injury that has kept him out for the last seven games. Spartans coach Tom Izzo said Monday that Bridges will play as long as there are no setbacks before then but will not start. Bridges said he is about “97 percent” healthy and intends to get some minutes against Rutgers.Source: Land of 10
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A look at Michigan State’s 2017 secondary after Montae Nicholson’s departure
Three weeks ago, we took an early look at Michigan State’s 2017 depth chart.Now, the back end of that defensive depth chart has a different look.Safety Montae Nicholson announced last week that he would forgo his senior year of eligibility and declare for the NFL Draft, in a somewhat surprise move.Source: MLive.com
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Empty minutes plaguing Michigan State, but an answer (Miles Bridges) is coming
Miles Bridges sat in his locker Friday night, thinking about how he could help. Most of his teammates, those who played in Michigan State’s 61-52 win over Northwestern already had left. Bridges missed his seventh straight game with a sprained ankle. -
Mark Dantonio assures Spartans fans that MSU will be back
Once you’ve been on the cusp of greatness, you savor it and always want more.Michigan State’s thirst isn’t yet quenched according to coach Mark Dantonio, who provided Spartans fans with a guarantee on New Year’s Eve following this season’s disappointing 3-9 finish