spartansportsnetwork.com —  Will Tieman and Coach Dantonio discuss the differences between the first and second weeks of the season. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Michigan State running back Le'Veon Bell, who gained 141 yards on just 10 carries and scored twice in MSU's 38-14 season-opening victory over Western Michigan, has been selected Big Ten Freshman of the Week, sharing the honor with Penn State quarterback Rob Bolden.

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bleacherreport.com —  There were few surprises in Michigan State’s victory over Western Michigan, but there was a running back who made fans blink twice—freshman Le’Veon Bell. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  In Monday's Daily Edition, Michigan State All-Access features Mark Dantonio's breakdown of his team's season-opening victory over Western Michigan, the Monday Morning Quarterback segment with Kirk Cousins and video highlights from the volleyball team's performance in the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Classic read more »
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vimeo.com —  The video of "Forever I'm A Spartan" that is played at the football games. It was produced by Maurice Ager and Crimson, both MSU alums. read more »
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mlive.com —  Blair White was one of five players cut by the Indianapolis who were asked to return to the Colts' practice squad, according to The Associated Press. read more »
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mlive.com —  Don Treadwell, Michigan State’s offensive coordinator, doesn’t see a downside to having Le’Veon Bell create a crowd at the tailback spot. read more »
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lansingstatejournal.com —  When it became apparent that sophomore nose tackle Blake Treadwell would miss Michigan State's season opener against Western Michigan, the question for the Spartans coaches became who would replace him. It turned out to be a group effort. read more »
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freep.com —  With Michigan State leading Western Michigan by three touchdowns late in the third quarter, a pick by a Spartans safety in the waning minutes was far from a game-changing play. But for a beleaguered secondary that struggled mightily in 2009, senior strong safety Marcus Hyde's interception symbolized much more. read more »
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detnews.com —  Four of the five players on the unit would be regular starters at their respective positions for the first time, including left tackle D.J. Young -- he started last season at right tackle -- center John Stipek, right guard Chris McDonald and right tackle J'Michael Deane. Left guard Joel Foreman was the only consistent spot from a year ago. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  Michigan State head football coach Mark Dantonio met with the media Sunday evening to discuss the team's performance against Western Michigan; listen to the audio in the Spartan Sports Podcast. read more »
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freep.com —  A look at the first week of Michigan State football season on this episode of Talkin' Spartans. Host Barry Kel and LSJ Sports Reporter Joe rexrode discuss the September 4 game vs. Western Michigan. read more »
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apps.detnews.com —  The news Sunday night for Michigan State fullback Josh Rouse was good. Rouse, a fifth-year senior, fractured the second vertebrae in his neck during Saturday's victory over Western Michigan and was scheduled to have surgery that night. But Rouse avoided surgery and could be released from the hospital as early as Monday.

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theonlycolors.com —  Each week's best performers will receive the imaginary Biggie Award, named in honor of MSU's greatest coach. The worst performers will receive a Slappy Award, named after a certain coach ranking slightly lower on that list.

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statenews.com —  Using just the season opener as a reference, it might not be fair to draw too many conclusions about the MSU football team. read more »
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