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Michigan State is no longer second to Michigan

Jul 10th, 2009

As the Wolverines search for answers coming off a 3-9 campaign, Michigan State is on the rise. Yes, the little brother isn't so little anymore.

[FULL STORY]

Non-BCS RB Profiles

Jul 1st, 2009

Athlon continues its release of the 2009 college fantasy football draft kit, with a look at running backs from the WAC, Mountain West and Independents.

[FULL STORY]

Big Ten RB Profiles

Jun 23rd, 2009

Athlon continues its 2009 college fantasy draft kit with a look at the running backs in the Big Ten. There is plenty of variety in this league as there are studs, sleepers and breakout candidates worth owning.

[FULL STORY]

Big Ten Fantasy QBs

Jun 8th, 2009

Athlon continues its 2009 college fantasy draft kit with a look at the Big Ten quarterbacks. How good will Terrelle Pryor be in 2009?

[FULL STORY]

2010 To Watch: Defensive Ends

Mar 30th, 2009

Athlon begins its coverage of the Class of 2010 with a position by position breakdown of the best high school juniors in the nation. Today, we look at the pass rushers.

[FULL STORY]

CFB Fantasy: Looking Ahead: QBs

Mar 8th, 2009

With spring practice underway, it's time to start thinking about the 2009 college fantasy football season. Quarterback should be a loaded position and Athlon takes a look at some of the key storylines to watch.

[FULL STORY]

Top 25 Classes: Michigan State Spartans

Mar 3rd, 2009

Athlon's countdown of the top 25 recruiting classes continues with the Michigan State Spartans. MSU landed 23 prospects in the class of '09.

[FULL STORY]

Recruiting: Quarterback Rankings

Feb 27th, 2009

Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 wrap up with the most important position on the field: Quarterback.

[FULL STORY]

Recruiting: Athlete Rankings

Feb 26th, 2009

Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the athletes. These players could end up at many different positions.

[FULL STORY]

Recruiting: Defensive Back Rankings

Feb 25th, 2009

Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the defensive backs, where South Carolina pulled in six quality players.

[FULL STORY]

Recruiting: Linebacker Rankings

Feb 23rd, 2009

Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the linebackers. The Trojans had the best LB corp in the nation heading into 2008, they start '09 off with the top class at that position.

[FULL STORY]

Recruiting: Running Back Rankings

Feb 20th, 2009

Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the running backs, a position that still has a bunch of talented players uncommitted.

[FULL STORY]

Recruiting: Defensive Tackle Rankings

Feb 19th, 2009

Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the defensive tackles. This is one of the best run-stuffer classes in recent history.

[FULL STORY]

Recruiting: WR/TE Rankings

Feb 18th, 2009

Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the pass catchers. Neither the wide receivers nor the tight ends are as strong as last season, but there is still plenty of talent.

[FULL STORY]

Recruiting: Defensive End Rankings

Feb 17th, 2009

Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the defensive ends, where the South Florida Bulls pulled in the best end class in the nation.

[FULL STORY]

Recruiting: O-Line Rankings

Feb 16th, 2009

Athlon begins its look at the positional rankings for the class of 2009. Today, the big uglies get the spotlight.

[FULL STORY]

Early Enrollees: Big Ten

Feb 11th, 2009

Athlon continues its look at the early enrollments for the class 2009. The Big Ten Conference has 29 prospects already on campus.

[FULL STORY]

Recruiting: Impact of early enrollees

Feb 6th, 2009

The process of enrolling in classes early is one of the major new trends in college football. Aided by a sped up recruiting calendar, these early enrollees are playing a much bigger role than ever before.

[FULL STORY]

News From Around the Web

One Game Video Snapshot: Donald Spencer

Nov 30th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) 3 stars

Earlier this week, SpartanMag.com profiled future Spartan receiver Bennie Fowler in our Thanksgiving Week series One Gam...

[FULL STORY]

One Game Video Snapshot: Blake Treadwell

Nov 29th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) 3 stars

Spartan coach Mark Dantonio has made it a priority to sign quality interior defensive linemen in each recruiting class. ...

[FULL STORY]

Fowler shows his stuff

Nov 28th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) 3 stars

Michigan State wide receiver commitment Bennie Fowler has had an outstanding senior campaign for Detroit Country Day. Hi...

[FULL STORY]

Ohio Spartans honored

Nov 28th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) 3 stars

Since the hiring of Head Coach Mark Dantonio, Michigan State has made recruiting the state of Ohio a top priority. The S...

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One Game Video Snapshot: Larry Caper

Nov 28th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) 3 stars

Earlier this week SpartanMag.com showed highlights of Rivals100 running back Edwin Baker. We continue our Thanksgiving W...

[FULL STORY]

It only gets tougher for MSU hockey team

Nov 28th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) 3 stars

EAST LANSING ---- MSU hockey coach Rick Comley is frustrated watching his team's inability to score but says the Spartan...

[FULL STORY]

One Game Video Snapshot: Tyquan Hammock

Nov 27th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) 3 stars

When Tyquan Hammock committed to Michigan State in July, the Spartans secured one of the best linebacker classes in the ...

[FULL STORY]

Spartans are 'amped' for Old Spice challenges

Nov 26th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) 3 stars

Michigan State faces several challenges as it embarks on an ambitious task against a tough field at the Old Spice Classi...

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One Game Video Snapshot: Bennie Fowler

Nov 26th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) 3 stars

Country Day star Bennie Fowler is quick, explosive, and he has the size to thrive in a pro-style offense. Click through ...

[FULL STORY]

Recruiting Notes: New names emerge?

Nov 25th, 2008 (michiganstate.rivals.com) 3 stars

The Spartan staff is on the road this abbreviated week looking to put the finishing touches on the class of 2009 and get...

[FULL STORY]

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Michigan State is no longer second to Michigan

As the Wolverines search for answers coming off a 3-9 campaign, Michigan State is on the rise. Yes, the little brother isn't so little anymore.

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