Spartans' AD, coaches get extensions
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comMichigan State's Board of Trustees announced Friday that it has approved contract extensions through 2016 for athletic director Mark Hollis, head football coach Mark Dantonio and head men's basketball coach Tom Izzo.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009Instant Analysis: USC-Michigan State
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comHere is Adam Rittenberg's instant analysis of USC-Michigan State.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2009Price is right for Connecticut
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comWith 800 wins under his belt, UConn coach Jim Calhoun has already built his legacy. A.J. Price, who poured in a career-high 36 points in a win at Marquette, would like to establish his.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Purdue D creates horror show for MSU
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comPurdue beat a top-5 team at home for the first time in 17 years. How? With a relentless, blue-collar defense that harassed and out-toughed Michigan State all night long.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009Walton more than his 18 points of fame
Adam Rittenberg...awakening helped Michigan State reach the Sweet 16 for the second straight season and the eighth time in the past 12 years, a feat only eclipsed by Duke (10 appearances). The Spartans are two...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009Guards taking over in USC-MSU
Adam Rittenberg...big man Taj Gibson, but Michigan State's backcourt isn't too...five assists to help the Spartans to a 40-37 halftime...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009Coaching wrinkles anticipated
Adam Rittenberg...State on Friday. Izzo also could ramp up Michigan State's defensive pressure against USC, which has a size edge but not much depth. The Spartans haven't used a full-court press much...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009Let the band play on
Adam Rittenberg...a timeout with 11:41 left in the first half, the band started playing Michigan State's fight song, bringing Spartans fans to their feet. Most Spartans supporters probably were backing Dayton because of coach...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009Spartans do due diligence on Trojans
Adam RittenbergMINNEAPOLIS -- Michigan State's team hotel was buzzing...his NCAA tournament career. The Spartans' head coach is 12-2...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009Flyers hanging around
Adam Rittenberg...far. Dayton's pep band, by the way, has continued to play Michigan State's fight song at every media timeout. Spartans fans are definitely pulling for the Flyers, evening out the sizable Kansas...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009Collins the key for KU attack
Adam Rittenberg...opening tip Friday against hard-charging North Dakota State. The Jayhawks junior facilitated the flow for all...of the season Jan. 10. Gregory spoke to Michigan State coach Tom Izzo "probably three times" after...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 21, 2009Sparty pulls away at half
Adam Rittenberg...Michigan State, and the first half against Robert Morris proved to be no exception. A favorable day/night for double-digit seeds at the Metrodome continued as Robert Morris kept pace with the Spartans...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 20, 2009Spartans overpower Robert Morris
Adam Rittenberg...do exactly what they're supposed to. For Michigan State's forwards, it meant dominating a smaller Robert Morris team. And dominate they did. The Spartans held a 49-28 edge in rebounds, 17...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 20, 2009Jayhawks begin title defense
Adam Rittenberg...think he's in Fargo when Kansas begins its NCAA title defense against national darling North Dakota State. The Bison migration from Fargo to Minneapolis should create an unusual and potentially difficult environment for third...
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