Nearly nine months later, Mel Tucker's first win as Michigan State football's coach, and first in the rivalry against Michigan, still resonates. … [Read more...] about Why one big win over Michigan football changed everything for Mel Tucker, Michigan State
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Mel Tucker: MSU football's addition of Thomas Wilcher 'goes beyond recruiting'
"We want to have the best people in our organization — the best leaders, the best influencers, the best role models," Tucker said. "That's what Coach Wilcher brings to us." … [Read more...] about Mel Tucker: MSU football's addition of Thomas Wilcher 'goes beyond recruiting'
Michigan Basketball: OSU center commitment is good for Wolverines
A recent commitment for Ohio State is actually good news for Michigan basketball as it pursues Tarris Reed Jr. Recruiting sometimes comes down to space when coaches are trying to fill out their rosters and address needs. That is particularly the case in basketball where coaches only have 13 scholarships to play with compared to […] Michigan Basketball: OSU center commitment is … [Read more...] about Michigan Basketball: OSU center commitment is good for Wolverines
Michigan Basketball: Drafted or not, Isaiah Livers has path to NBA
Multiple Michigan basketball players are hoping to be picked in the 2021 NBA draft but even if Isaiah Livers isn’t drafted, he can make the league. Michigan basketball fans will have plenty of reason to watch the 2021 NBA draft on Thursday night. For one, there are probably quite a few crossover fans who also […] Michigan Basketball: Drafted or not, Isaiah Livers has path to … [Read more...] about Michigan Basketball: Drafted or not, Isaiah Livers has path to NBA
Michigan State football’s strength and conditioning staff will boost recruiting
When young football recruits are looking at schools, there are a number of factors that go into making a commitment decision. Do I trust the coaching staff? Can the coaching staff get me to the next level? Can I win a national title here or at least see success on the field? Are the facilities […] Michigan State football’s strength and conditioning staff will boost recruiting - … [Read more...] about Michigan State football’s strength and conditioning staff will boost recruiting
Michigan State football seeing benefits of Mel Tucker’s in-person recruiting
When Mel Tucker was hired last February, he was already behind in the 2021 recruiting class. The Spartans had a grand total of zero commitments and he was hired after National Signing Day, so he had his work cut out for him with an offseason of official visits to plan. Then COVID-19 hit. The world […] Michigan State football seeing benefits of Mel Tucker’s in-person recruiting … [Read more...] about Michigan State football seeing benefits of Mel Tucker’s in-person recruiting
Report: Little talk of Big Ten expansion, but Pac-12 agreement possible
Photo by Bernstein Associates/Getty Images Don’t expect the Big Ten to go crazy anytime soon. Expansion talk is all the rage again in the college sports world with Texas and Oklahoma set to join the SEC. This has the Big 12 Conference on shaky ground and people speculating how the Big Ten and other Power 5 conferences will respond. It might be time to tap the brakes a … [Read more...] about Report: Little talk of Big Ten expansion, but Pac-12 agreement possible
Big Ten Football 2021 Preview and Projections: 10. Michigan State Spartans
Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Maize n Brew readers voted MSU as the 10th-ranked team in the Big Ten. Luke Ghiardi (@LukeGhiardi on Twitter) and Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) continue the 2021 Big Ten Football preview and projection series with a look at the rival Michigan State Spartans, who MnB readers and followers ranked as the 10th-best team in the Big Ten this … [Read more...] about Big Ten Football 2021 Preview and Projections: 10. Michigan State Spartans
Andre Seldon’s road to Michigan, outlook for 2021 season
Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The slot corner could be in for a big leap in 2021. Maize n Brew’s previews and outlook for each scholarship player on the roster continue as we get closer to the open of fall camp. Today’s look is at sophomore cornerback Andre Seldon, who was not much of a factor last season but still could have a bright future in … [Read more...] about Andre Seldon’s road to Michigan, outlook for 2021 season