On my way home from the "Banks Bowl" (nickname I give to the annual Illinois-Michigan State meeting, because the former is my undergrad, the latter my MBA school) on Saturday night I drove past the town of Climax, MI on I-94. The miles immediately leading into Climax are exciting, but then when you're past Climax, it's all downhill. By the way, wouldn't it be HILARIOUS … [Read more...] about Big Ten Power Rankings: Midseason Edition
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Michigan State vs. Purdue Preview
By Jeff Ghiringhelli The Michigan State Spartans just got through with a week they would like to forget. Consecutive road games at Wisconsin and Illinois resulted in losses, and to cap it all off the Spartans lost star point guard Kalin Lucas to a sprained ankle. The only way for MSU to forget about the past week is to go out and get a win tonight against Big Ten rivals … [Read more...] about Michigan State vs. Purdue Preview
Northwestern Visits Michigan St. can Lightning Strike Again?
Jeff Ghiringhelli asks the questions, Paul M. Banks answers … [Read more...] about Northwestern Visits Michigan St. can Lightning Strike Again?
Saturdays with Izzo: Michigan St.-Michigan Rivalry
By Jeff Ghiringhelli and Paul M. Banks Welcome to a new quasi-weekly feature where we discuss some of the biggest topics in the Michigan State Spartan world, including the insight and observations of legendary MSU coach Tom Izzo. In our first installment, we discuss the rivalry with Michigan. … [Read more...] about Saturdays with Izzo: Michigan St.-Michigan Rivalry
Michigan State 8-0 In Big Ten For 1st Time Ever!
By Jeff Ghiringhelli Michigan State is off to its best Big Ten start in school history at 8-0. Barely. The Spartans escaped another upset bid tonight. This time at the hands of their bitter rivals, the Michigan Wolverines. Kalin Lucas hit another clutch jump shot with 3.5 seconds left to carry MSU to the 57-56 victory. On Saturday, it was Lucas again who hit the go-ahead … [Read more...] about Michigan State 8-0 In Big Ten For 1st Time Ever!
Michigan State Defeats Illinois, Now Only Unbeaten in Big Ten
Jeff Ghiringhelli and Paul Banks discuss #7 Michigan State's 73-63 victory over Illinois as the Spartans grab first place in the Big Ten all for themselves … [Read more...] about Michigan State Defeats Illinois, Now Only Unbeaten in Big Ten
Draymond Green: A New Spartan Leader
By Jeff Ghiringhelli There was an obvious air of disappointment in the Michigan State Spartans locker room following their 89-72 loss to North Carolina in last April's National Championship game. Many players were discouraged at being blown out in front of a very pro-Spartan Ford Field crowd, especially those who grew up mere miles from the stadium. However, it was a … [Read more...] about Draymond Green: A New Spartan Leader
Michigan State Football: Season In Review
By Jeff Ghiringhelli The 2009 Michigan State Spartans football season came to an end on Saturday night, and one word can be used to sum it all up: Frustration. This frustration lasted from the second week of the season all the way to the Alamo Bowl against Texas Tech. … [Read more...] about Michigan State Football: Season In Review