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Kent State vs. Michigan State audio preview

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

Bill Emkow of MLive.com sits down to talk with Jim Comparoni about MSU’s upcoming season and this weekend’s Kent State game.
Kent State-Michigan State Audio Preview

Best Drew Stanton story you’ll read this preseason & more great LSJ MSU coverage

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

Today is a banner day for Spartans coverage from the Lansing State Journal. The last time anyone ran this many MSU stories was probably the Final Four last March. Hats off to the Journal…it’s time to get excited for football season.
First off is an excellent story on Drew Stanton by Joe Rexrode. […]

Watson ready to step up for Spartans secondary

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

Steve Grinczel of MLive.com writes that after playing in 31 games since 2002, Ashton Watson’s turn to be a leader has arrived. The senior defensive back from Ohio has not lived up to All-American expectations in his previous three years at MSU, and very recently was stuck behind converted running back Jaren Hayes on […]

Spartan football depth chart puts freshmen in the spotlight

Tuesday, August 30th, 2005

Last year, just down the road, the University of Michigan started true freshmen at quarterback and running back en route to the Rose Bowl. According to Shannon Shelton of the Detroit Free Press, it is the Spartans’ turn to rely on collegiate rookies.
Thirteen freshmen are listed as second or third options on the depth […]