High hopes for Neitzel in Lansing
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comDrew Neitzel hasn't received the reception that typically accompanies a 6-foot, 170-pound freshman's arrival at Michigan State.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2004Spartans' struggles seem so long ago
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comYes, the Big Ten's second-place team is Michigan State, which got beat up in its non-conference schedule.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2004No denying Big Ten's down
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWhen it come to underachieving teams, Michigan State has plenty of company in the Big Ten.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2004Better days ahead for Big Ten
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comThe early success of Purdue can't hide the overall shortcomings of its conference rivals.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2003Davis calls on seniors to lead IU into NCAAs
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comIndiana is flirting with disaster and needs to win its rematch with Penn State to avoid NCAA bubble trouble.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2003Red Raiders face diminishing tourney shot
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comTexas Tech's season began with much optimism, but it will enter the Big 12 tourney with uncertain postseason plans.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2003No excuses needed this year in Big Ten
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comFinally, the teams are performing at the level Big Ten insiders expect annually.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2006Dement, Hunter bring experience to sidelines
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comThe SoCon went for a strong dose of coaching experience this offseason.
Story | Conversation | July 05, 2005Where does Humphries really rank?
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comFreshman Kris Humphries led the Big Ten in scoring and rebounding. So, why isn't he an All-America candidate?
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2004Badgers on road to three-peat
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comWisconsin sits atop the Big Ten. But to remain there, the Badgers must bring a few wins home to Madison.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2004Midwest contenders at crossroads
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comAs the final month of the regular season nears, contenders find themselves making up for lost time.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2004MVC's familiar-looking Cinderellas
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comSo much for talk of Creighton and Southern Illinois being replaced by the MVC's new contenders.
Story | Conversation | January 21, 2004Meet the MAC's newest contenders
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comMove over Kent, Miami and BSU, the MAC has a couple new contenders in Akron and Western Michigan.
Story | Conversation | January 01, 2004Coach returns with big plans for Golden Eagles
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comFew expected Tom Crean would be back. But he is, and things are looking up at Marquette.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2003Big Ten can't seem to sort itself out ... again
Jeff Shelman, Special to ESPN.comIt shouldn't surprise anyone that the Big Ten is once again filled with teams within reach of the title.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "michigan state spartans" make the list?