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Everyone knows the famous saying from the beloved Walt Disney classic film “Bambi” telling us not to say anything at all if there’s nothing nice to say – and that applies to college football rivalries. Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker, who defeated the Michigan Wolverines in his first matchup against them last October, … Read more
In-state 4-star recruit Alex VanSumeren has a chance to be a very good college football player but he will not be doing so at the University of Michigan. Back in February, VanSumeren, who plays defensive tackle, announced that he was decommitting from the Wolverines and was opening back up his recruiting. Well, on Friday, VanSumeren … Read more
On Monday, Antonio Gates Jr. took to Twitter to announce that he has committed to Michigan State University. Gates Jr., who is a 4-star WR according to 247Sports, is the son of one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, Antonio Gates. Gates Jr. Attends Dearborn Fordson High School. 💚🤍 pic.twitter.com/cwDrX5t4RB — AntonioGatesJr‼️‼️‼️ (@AntoniogatesJr1) … Read more
According to a report from Justin Thind, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has added Western Michigan transfer Jason Whitens to his roster as a preferred walk-on for the 2021-22 season. Whitens, who is a 6’4″ guard, started 47 games during his time in Kalamazoo. 2020-21 stats: 5.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 24 assists, 2 blocks, … Read more
A massive pickup was announced for the Mel Tucker and the Michigan State Spartans this afternoon. Highly-touted four-star Katin Houser officially flipped his commitment from Boise State to the Michigan State Spartans: COMMITTED!! #GoGreen 💚 pic.twitter.com/Nqnz7rqDxX — Katin Houser (@katinhouser) June 27, 2021 The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Houser out of St. John’s Bosco in Bellflower, California … Read more
The Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans know their opponents for the 2021 Gavitt Games, an annual showdown of teams from the Big Ten and Big East; the games were cancelled at the start of last season thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wolverines will host Seton Hall in their first matchup since 1989, while … Read more
As you have heard by now, former Michigan State G Keith Appling is facing murder charges. On Thursday morning, Appling was arraigned via a Zoom meeting and he entered a plea of “not guilty” to 1st-degree murder. From ClickOnDetroit: Appling was arraigned at 11 a.m. Thursday (June 10) via Zoom, facing charges of first-degree premeditated … Read more
About a week ago, news broke that legendary Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski had decided that the 2021-22 season would be his final run at a National Championship as he has decided to retire. On Thursday, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, who is now 66 years old and going into his 27th season … Read more
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has reacted to the news that former Spartans star Keith Appling is facing 1st degree murder charges, saying that he never could have imagined that his former player was capable of such a thing. “I didn’t see him ever (being able to) do something like that,” Izzo said on … Read more
Former Michigan State Spartans basketball star Keith Appling will be charged with first degree murder stemming from the shooting death of 66 year Clyde Edmonds in Detroit last month. Additionally, he’s been charged with one count of felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of felony firearm. A formal date for charges to … Read more
The Michigan State Spartans have announced a few key additions to their basketball staff on Monday. Doug Wojcik has been moved to assistant coach, while former MSU All-Big Ten guard Mark Montgomery returns to East Lansing to assume the role of recruiting coordinator. Austin Thornton returns as video coordinator, while Matt McQuaid takes over as … Read more
If you are looking for a feel-good story for today, look no further than former Michigan State star Miles Bridges who had a huge surprise for his mom. Watch as Bridges surprises his mom with a brand new car. This is pretty cool. Miles Bridges surprised his mom with a brand new car 🙏 pic.twitter.com/G6i2Xj9a7L … Read more
According to Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, Spartans fans could be in for quite a treat during the 2021-22 season. On Tuesday, Izzo hinted at a couple of big-time matchups for the Spartans. Those matchups, according to Izzo, would be against Duke and Villanova. From Detroit News: “(We’re) getting ready for what could be … Read more
According to reports, former Michigan State star Keith Appling has been arrested by Michigan State Police in Chelsea in connection with the fatal shooting of a 66-year-old man in Detroit. From Detroit Free Press: According to police, Appling, 29, got in a verbal altercation with the victim that turned physical before shots were fired on … Read more
According to a report from WXYZ, Detroit police are searching for former Michigan State star Keith Appling, who is a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 66 year old in Detroit. This is a developing report, stay tuned for further details. BREAKING: Right now @detroitpolice are searching for former MSU basketball star Keith Appling, … Read more
After a disappointing season with the Michigan State Spartans, sophomore Rocket Watts announced his intentions to enter the NCAA transfer portal last month. And now, we know where he’ll be playing next season. Watts announced on his social media account of his intentions to transfer to Mississippi State: Watts is now the 4th Spartan to … Read more
