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spartanword.com —
Four-star offensive tackle Jamarco Jones of Chicago De La Salle has narrowed his final school choices down to four: Michigan State, Michigan, Notre Dame and Ohio State. At an initial look, one would think that is some serious, steep competition for the Spartans. But if you take a look at these programs’ records over the past three seasons, Mark Dantonio’s team is right there near the top. Ohio State has notched 30 wins over the past three seasons, followed by 29 for MSU, 28 for Notre Dame and 26 for Michigan.
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Michigan State incoming freshman Damion Terry is a dual-threat quarterback that the Spartans are excited about adding to the team, and it's for good reason. Terry threw for 3,599 yards and 50 touchdowns while leading Cathedral Prep School in Erie, Pa. to a 15-0 record and state championship as a senior.
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theonlycolors.com —
The Spartans have been checking in on a couple strong Midwest 2015 prospects in the spring.
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sports.yahoo.com —
This offseason – or recruiting season, if you will – we’ve seen coaches from various schools send recruits ridiculous letters in an attempt to get them to commit to their program. That’s why it gives us great pleasure to highlight Michigan State, which celebrated in-state tight end recruit Mike Sokol for giving his verbal pledge to the Spartans in a normal manner.
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spartannation.com —
To the joy of head coach Mark Dantonio, Pat Narduzzi’s Spartan defense has been dominant. Ranked No.6 in total defense in 2011 and No.4 in 2012, the Michigan State defense has become one of the most feared in the Big Ten. Narduzzi’s already dangerous defensive machine received a new cog on May 15 in talented outside linebacker Chris Frey Jr.
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Brad Salem said Monday that after going through spring practices, roles have yet to be defined as the competition for the starting job between Andrew Maxwell and Connor Cook has been a close one. "As you look at those two that have got playing experience under their belt, the competition, pretty even," Salem told the MSU Genesee County Alumni Club. "Andrew we've got to really have a little bit better spring maybe than Connor you'd say."
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11 hours ago
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The Browns were reportedly interested in quarterback Brian Hoyer long before they signed him, which meant that his arrival in Cleveland last week became fodder for discussions about increased competition for Jason Campbell and Brandon Weeden this offseason.
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Michigan State junior Travis Jackson was named on Monday to the Rimington Trophy committee's spring watch list that identifies the most outstanding center in college football. Jackson is one of 44 players to appear on the list, and the winner will be honored on Jan. 11, 2014.
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mlive.com —
It's no surprise Michigan State is recruiting elite talent in the secondary ranks in the Class of 2014, with projected NFL draft picks Darqueze Dennard and Isaiah Lewis graduating after the 2013 season. Monday night's scholarship offer to cornerback Step Durham of Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville, Fla., was in line with the needs of a Big Ten team searching for impact players.
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mlive.com —
Michigan State football recruiting is active in Illinois again, this time offering a scholarship to receiver Jauan Wesley from Thornton Township High School in Harvey. The Spartans, who already have three verbal commitments in the Class of 2014 from the Land of Lincoln, should soar to the top of Wesley's list, as his other offers are from Toledo, Northern Illinois, Illinois and Ball State.
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mlive.com —
Michigan State is swinging for the fence in Texas with explosive receiver Armanti Foreman, from Texas City. The Spartans have a standing offer out to the 6-foot, 174-pound Foreman, a 4-star prospect who runs a 4.43-second 40-yard dash according to Rivals.com.
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freep.com —
There are two seasons in college football: the play on the field and the recruiting off it. Mark Dantonio has won plenty on the field. But since we’re in the offseason, all the talk is about recruiting, and Brady Hoke is cleaning up. College sports are unique in that most of the trash talk is about the future. Because of recruiting and eligibility, turnover is high. “Wait until next year” is always on the minds of fans, and for U-M fans, the next years are optimistic.
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freep.com —
Michigan State’s $24-million upgrades on the north end of Spartan Stadium are getting the attention, but the practice field across Shaw Lane also is being addressed this summer.MMSU has two full-size practice fields, and one will consist of synthetic turf instead of grass by the start of preseason camp in August, athletic director Mark Hollis said.
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