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Archive for March, 2006

Spring Football: Fresh faces in the Spartan secondary

Friday, March 31st, 2006

While most schools would be concerned with starting three new players in the secondary, that thought doesn’t seem to be worrying MSU’s program right now. That’s mostly because many of the starters listed on the spring roster are likely just there temporarily. It’s hoped that some of the experiments will pay off down […]

Spring football: Stanton flattered by Heisman mention, focused on W-L record

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

MSU football only recently began spring practices and Drew Stanton is already getting Heisman hype. NationalChamps.net listed Stanton as their #4 pick to win the Heisman Trophy heading into next season. Stanton doesn’t seem focused on individual awards though according to this press release from MSU.

“It’s a great honor to be ranked among […]

Lansing sports radio loses “The Ticket”

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

There are some big Lansing/East Lansing listening area changes in store for MSU sports radio fans. WQTX (92.1-FM) The Ticket, is becoming an oldies station. The Lansing State Journal is reporting that the station will be switching their format to become the “Good Time Oldies” station on Sunday evening at […]

Jud Heathcote urged Sampson to apply for IU job

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

Former MSU basketball coach Jud Heathcote was apparently the person who urged former MSU assistant Kelvin Sampson to apply for the Indiana coaching position a few weeks ago. Sampson is expected to be named the new head coach for IU as early as Wednesday and has said that he has been offerred and has […]