Published on: 11th June, 2010
The Tom Izzo media-frenzy touches all aspects of Michigan State athletics. Even football. If Izzo does vacate his position—his decision has been reported to be delivered Saturday—football coach Mark Dantonio could be the premier face of Spartan sports. Dantonio, who will enter his fourth year of coaching in East Lansing this fall, has ...Published on: 5th May, 2010
When it comes to answering questions that fans want to know, Jehuu Caulcrick doesn't shy away. The former Michigan State Spartan football standout has been more than willing to talk to me about just about everything under the sun. Especially pertaining to sports-related topics. The world of athletics ...Published on: 30th April, 2010
OK. It's time to clear the air. Unless you have been living under a rock for the last four days, you have surely heard about the "question." What was it, you ask? "Was your mother a prostitute?" Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland asked Dez Bryant in a pre-draft interview. On Tuesday, Ireland apologized ...Published on: 17th April, 2010
Michigan State football fans remember the "Thunder and Lightning" backfield that showcased Jehuu Caulcrick (Thunder) and Javon Ringer (Lightning) just a few autumns ago. In 2009, green and white supporters got a taste of a new combination. "Lightning and Lightning;" Larry Caper and Edwin Baker . Last season, Battle Creek's Caper captured the ...Published on: 13th April, 2010
It's almost that time of year. Not football season, but spring football season. With the recent tweaks of the Michigan State Spartans' roster, fans don't really know what to expect come fall. Perhaps April 24 will answer some questions. As far as the receiving corps is concerned, it is virtually identical to last ...Published on: 13th April, 2010
Saturday night the New York Jets' front office made one of the boldest moves of the NFL off-season. Not only did the powers that be trade a fifth-round draft pick in a steal of a deal to Pittsburgh for wide receiver Santonio Holmes, but they also adopted one of the recent ...Published on: 30th March, 2010
For former Michigan State Spartan football standout Jehuu Caulcrick, landing in the National Football League was beyond his wildest of dreams. But after a successful college tenure, Caulcrick made it there. He went undrafted, but did secure a spot on the New York Jets' practice squad in his rookie year. After ...Published on: 17th March, 2010
Michigan is known for great high school basketball players—especially the Saginaw Area. In recent years, Michigan State has landed some of the city's best hoopers. What about football stars? What big local prep star stayed in state and went on to become a Spartan? One name comes to mind and that's the former ...Published on: 9th March, 2010
Michigan State football has endured its fair share of turbulence over the last two years. The national perception of the program has suffered due to the recent miscues of a few bad apples. Instead of risking respect and dignity, Mark Dantonio should emulate MSU men's basketball coach Tom Izzo's disciplinary ...Published on: 2nd March, 2010
The game of football doesn't just rely on stud quarterbacks, athletic wide receivers, or powerful running backs. The game of football is often settled by its unsung heroes: the placekickers. Brett Swenson, the 22-year-old former Michigan State Spartan game-saver, knows what it means to be a difference-maker—ask the 2008 Iowa football team. Swenson ...