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John L. Smith sends condolences to Walker family

Friday, June 30th, 2006

John L. Smith issued this statement Friday morning sending his condolences to Northwestern football coach Randy Walker’s family. Walker passed away Thursday evening from an apparent heart attack.

Michigan State head football coach John L. Smith comments on the passing of Northwestern’s Randy Walker:
“I’m in shock. This is a devastating loss for his family. My [...]

Northwestern football coach Randy Walker passes away

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Randy Walker, set to begin his eighth season as Northwestern football head coach, passed away Thursday night from an apparent heart attack.
We’ll remember Walker for his revolutionary spread offense that gave fits to Big Ten defensive coordinators, and led the Wildcats to a Big Ten title in 2000.
In the 2006 Sporting News preseason football magazine, [...]

All three Spartans fit their NBA teams well

Friday, June 30th, 2006

All three of MSU’s draft picks seem to be entering good situations with their new NBA teams. Each fills a role that their team was specifically looking to address.
Joe Rexrode of the Lansing State Journal breaks down how each player has a real chance to succeed in the pros.
They’re excited in Cleveland. They’re excited [...]

Video: Izzo reflects on draft night

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Tom Izzo has been working overtime lately. He and his staff had been doing all they could to make sure that his three players had a soft landing with some NBA team in Wednesday night’s draft. Izzo credited MSU assistant coach, Jim Boylen and his numerous NBA front office contacts.
WILX Channel 10 has [...]