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Archive for September, 2006

Former MSU head coach Muddy Waters has passed away

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

Former MSU head coach and football player Frank “Muddy” Waters passed away on Wednesday in Saginaw. He was hired as MSU’s head football coach in 1980 and coached the Spartans for three seasons following a very successful career at Hillsdale College and Saginaw Valley State.
He was 83 and is survived by three sons, their […]

Thornhills ready to punish Notre Dame once again

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

The Thornhill family has taken a lot of gold off of Notre Dame’s shiny helmets over the years. With their 6-2-1 record against the Irish, the Thornhills have a better winning percentage against the Irish than about any team in college football.
The man who started it all, Charlie “Mad Dog” Thornhill will be in […]

The flags, the boast, and the Megaphone

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

After this weekend, we really don’t want to hear the words “flag planting” mentioned again anytime soon. We’re kind of just bored of the whole story to be honest. Needless to say, it has appeared in several newspaper stories and we’re almost certain that ABC will mention it ad nauseum during this […]

Kill, Bubba, Kill!!

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

Michigan State fans have always loved Charles “Bubba” Smith. His relationship with the university has apparently been a little rocky though. Some were even wondering if he’d actually show up to see his jersey number retired during the 40th anniversary of the “Game of the Century” this weekend.
Apparently bad feelings have subsided […]