Lmaoooo this makes me feel so old. And I’m 23. Jesus.

Back-to-back MACtion had me wiped out, but we're back! Work from me, @connorearegood.bsky.social, @liquenews.bsky.social, @grahamcouch.bsky.social, @chrissolari.bsky.social and @realtonygarcia.bsky.social to guide your weekend.

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Work from yours truly and @connorearegood.bsky.social, @liquenews.bsky.social, @realtonygarcia.bsky.social and @chrissolari.bsky.social in the Masterkey this week.

The crowd got what it wanted in MSU’s exhibition win over BGSU, with plenty of Coen Carr dunks and some nice contributions from newcomers.

Did Tom Izzo? Most definitely not.

“We’ll have some fun the next couple of days”

On a messy debut: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

Asked this on the evil site, so I'll ask it here too:

MSU men's basketball opens the season with an exhibition against BGSU tonight. For my MSU readers, what do you want to see tonight?

Comment below.

Ups to you too big dawg

Ups to @connorearegood.bsky.social on this story — a neat rivalry connection

We are back once more with the fine prose of @connorearegood.bsky.social, @liquenews.bsky.social, @realtonygarcia.bsky.social, @aaronmcmann.bsky.social and Matt Wenzel, who I do not believe is #OnHere.

We also love the latest game starting at 3:30.

Matt Gulbin has turned into one of college football’s best centers this season at MSU. But it took him a while to even get the chance to play the position.

On “Big Country,” and the patience it took to get here: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

Mitten Masterkey is up, with TV times, picks, some 11th hour analysis and, as is become tradition here, the good work being done by the folks on these beats. This week it's shouts to @connorearegood.bsky.social, @liquenews.bsky.social, Matt Wenzel, and Matt Ehler for their fine work.

Hey, so I totally lied about being more active on here. Alas, here’s a fun story from this week on Aidan Chiles’ L.A. homecoming against USC.

And if you’re not staying up past midnight to watch the game, you know where to find all the coverage Sunday morning.

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

Slow deaths and fast growth: Why Joe Rossi 'remade' Michigan State edge rusher room Michigan State's pass rush faltered last season, but DC Joe Rossi sees improvement in his group thanks to a three-pronged plan.

Planning on being more active here for the upcoming football season. We spoke to DC Joe Rossi today about his group, particularly about the pass rush.

Slow deaths and fast growth: Why Joe Rossi 'remade' Michigan State edge rusher room: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

Isaac Howard ends MSU hockey career, signs contract after trade to Oilers Isaac Howard will not return to Michigan State next season after the Edmonton Oilers traded for and signed him to a pro contract.

Isaac Howard will not return to Michigan State next season after the Edmonton Oilers traded for and signed him to a pro contract.

In new AD J Batt, Jonathan Smith, Michigan State coaches see partner for future success As he arrives in East Lansing and acquaints himself, new Michigan State athletic director J Batt is making a point of listening and learning first.

J Batt was unequivocal: Football success is key to a high-level athletic dept. succeeding. He also wants to support Olympic/non-rev sports at at championship levels.

And MSU coaches received his message well, in part because he's promised to listen, first: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

NCAA issues Michigan State notice of allegation for self-reported recruiting violation The NCAA issued Michigan State a notice of allegation April 29 regarding violations the university self-reported in 2023.

The NCAA issued Michigan State a notice of allegations for Tucker-era recruiting violations the university self reported. According to an MSU spokesperson, the university has not yet received a copy.

Story and what this means for MSU @detroitnews: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

Outgoing Michigan State AD Alan Haller calls out people of 'significant influence' Alan Haller alluded to a rift between himself and people in “positions of significant influence” that caused his firing.

Outgoing Michigan State AD Alan Haller calls out people of 'significant influence'

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

Ride high: Broncos best Boston U to capture first hockey national title Two goals from Owen Michaels led Western Michigan hockey to its first national championship with a 6-2 win over Boston University.

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports... Story by @connorearegood.bsky.social

Hockey star Isaac Howard heading back to Michigan State, where doctors 'saved his life' Not only did Isaac Howard rekindle his hockey career with Michigan State, but the discovery of a heart defect may have saved his life.

Isaac Howard transferred to MSU looking for a fresh start. Little did he know the decision would save his life. After being treated for a rare heart defect and emerging as a college hockey star, Howard is returning for his senior season.

For @detroitnews: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

Oh money, I might have to try both!

From D-II to Elite Eight, Chaney Johnson living March dreams with Auburn After starting in Division II, Auburn's Chaney Johnson is one of 11 transfers who will play in Sunday's Elite Eight game against Michigan State.

From D-II to Elite Eight, Chaney Johnson living March dreams with Auburn

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

'They deserve so much credit': Scout team vital to Spartans' Elite Eight run Most schools don't have four scholarship players who play scout team minutes. Michigan State's own scout team is an X-factor in its March Madness run.

'They deserve so much credit': Scout team vital to Spartans' Elite Eight run

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

March Madness 2025: Michigan State vs. Auburn scouting report Connor Earegood of The Detroit News breaks down Michigan State’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight showdown against Auburn.

March Madness 2025: Michigan State vs. Auburn scouting report

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

Past AAU foes Jase Richardson, Tahaad Pettiford cross paths again in Elite Eight The two standout freshmen battled it out on the AAU circuit years ago. Come Sunday, they'll meet again with a spot in the Final Four on the line.

From James Hawkins: Past AAU foes Jase Richardson, Tahaad Pettiford cross paths again in Elite Eight

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

In front of hometown crowd, Coen Carr vital in Michigan State's Sweet 16 victory Coen Carr came home to Atlanta and put together a strong performance in Michigan State's Sweet 16 win over Mississippi.

In front of hometown crowd, Coen Carr vital in Michigan State's Sweet 16 victory

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

Elite great! Michigan State hangs on to top Ole Miss in NCAA Tournament The Spartans rallied in the second half to beat Mississippi and earn their first trip to the Elite Eight trip since 2019.

ICYMI: Elite great! Michigan State hangs on to top Ole Miss in NCAA Tournament

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

Not that I am aware of

Where’s Mel Tucker? Former MSU coach’s disappearance holding up lawsuit, plaintiff claims Mel Tucker's disappearance holding up lawsuit, plaintiff claims

Where’s Mel Tucker? Former MSU coach’s disappearance holding up lawsuit, plaintiff claims

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

In Sweet 16, Tom Izzo and Chris Beard get a familiar rematch of 2019 Final Four In the 2019 Final Four, Chris Beard coached Texas Tech to a win over Tom Izzo and Michigan State. This year's Sweet 16 is a rematch.

In Sweet 16, Tom Izzo and Chris Beard get a familiar rematch of 2019 Final Four

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

No. 1 MSU eliminated by Cornell in NCAA hockey regional in Toledo No. 1 Michigan State allowed the winning goal with 10 seconds left in the third period in a 4-3 loss to Cornell on Thursday in Toledo.

From Dana Wakiji: No. 1 MSU eliminated by Cornell in NCAA hockey regional in Toledo

www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...