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QB Cook gets many reps in scrimmage
Freshman Connor Cook, the No. 1 QB with junior Andrew Maxwell injured, completed 15 of 34 passes for 144 yards in Thursday's scrimmage. “We got a lot of reps with Connor Cook,“ coach Mark Dantonio...
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Cook will double up in spring game
QB Andrew Maxwell (knee) is unlikely to play in the spring game. Coach Mark Dantonio said freshman Connor Cook will play for both the Green and White teams. “It's going to be a big thing for Connor...
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TB Caper shines in scrimmage
TB Larry Caper had 106 yards on 21 carries in Thursday's scrimmage, 57 more yards than any RB in the first scrimmage. “We put first-and-10 situations out there, and some third-down situations,“ coach...
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DE Gholston controls line of scrimmage
Junior DEWilliam Gholston had a team-high 10 tackles, including five for loss, in Thursday's scrimmage. “Our defense is going to put pressure on you,” coach Mark Dantonio said. “I thought we played...
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Defensive newcomers make an impact
Redshirt freshmanRJ Williamson, battling sophomore Kurtis Drummond at FS, had a secondary-high six tackles and fumble recovery in Thursday's scrimmage. Another redshirt freshman, CB Trae Waynes, aided...
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Recruiting class will be small
Coach Mark Dantonio said he expects to sign only “15 or 16” recruits next winter because of the program‘s stability. “It tells you that we don't have a lot of attrition. If you're taking 25 guys every...
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Irish-Spartans game under the lights
The Spartans' Sept. 15 home game against Notre Dame will be played at night (8 p.m. ET on ABC). They beat the Irish in overtime in a primetime game two seasons ago. “Our guys love to play at night...
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FS candidates must improve tackling
Coach Mark Dantonio said the players competing at FS --Kurtis Drummond, RJ Williamson and Trae Waynes -- need to improve their tackling on running plays. Dantonio said if the season opener were this...
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QB Maxwell (knee) will skip spring game
Two prominent starters, QB Andrew Maxwell (knee) and LB Chris Norman (shoulder), will not play in Saturday's spring game. Maxwell would likely play if it were a regular-season game. “It's too much of a...
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Spring game will be a pressure Cook-er for freshman
Freshman QB Connor Cook will play for both the Green and White teams in Saturday's spring game. “What he needs is game experience,” coach Mark Dantonio said. “This will help him a lot, being on TV in...
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Lippett, Fowler injuries hamper WR unit
WRs Tony Lippett (ankle) and Bennie Fowler (foot) will not play in the spring game, bad news for an inexperienced WR corps that struggled in scrimmages. “Tony and Bennie being out hurts us,” coach Mark...
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3 things to watch in spring game
No. 1 -- Two-way QB. With starting QB Andrew Maxwell sitting out with a knee injury, redshirt freshman Connor Cook will play for the Green and White teams. This will be Cook's big stage to show not...
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Gloomy forecast for spring game
If coach Mark Dantonio wanted to simulate late-season conditions, he picked the perfect day. The temperature in East Lansing is not expected to rise above 45 degrees and there's a 60 percent chance of...
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Maxwell, Norman, Dennard sidelined
Along with QB Andrew Maxwell (knee), there are several prominent names on the injured reserve list for the spring game. Starting LB Chris Norman (shoulder) and CB Darqueze Dennard (shoulder) and WRs...
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Cook will be busy
With starting QB Andrew Maxwell (knee) unable to play, redshirt freshman Connor Cook will take the majority of the snaps for both the Green and White teams during the spring game. The Spartans have...
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Experience lacking for WR corps
Injuries to Tony Lippett and Bennie Fowler leaves the WR corps short on experience for the spring game. Keith Mumphery is the lone WR with a career reception for MSU. The remaining top options are...
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Spring teams filled with freshmen
The Green and White rosters are filled with redshirt freshmen, thanks to coach Mark Dantonio's decision last season to keep his 2011 recruiting class on the sidelines. There are 12 redshirt freshmen...
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Cook off to slow start
Redshirt freshman QB Connor Cook looked shaky while playing for both the Green and White teams during the first quarter Saturday. He completed just four of his first 12 attempts, none more than 5 yards...
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Gholston's tackle produces first points
DE William Gholston was the first player chosen when the Green and White teams were selected Wednesday. In a first half dominated by defense Saturday, it was fitting Gholston was responsible for the...
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Cook heats up late in first half
QB Connor Cook, playing for both teams, finally got into a passing rhythm right before halftime. He led the White team on a 97-yard drive, finding Tennessee transfer DeAnthony Arnett for a 45-yard gain...
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Gholston, Rush dominate line of scrimmage
Last season's starting DEs, William Gholston and Marcus Rush, were the defensive leaders through the first 2½ quarters of the spring game. Gholston, playing for the Green team, had two tackles for...
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Gholston injures right knee
The biggest concern about the spring game may not be the poor offensive performance but rather DE William Gholston‘s health. He injured his right knee during a third-quarter TD run by Nick Hill. After...
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TB Hill pleased with performance
Sophomore TB Nick Hill had a team-high 95 yards on 19 carries playing for both teams in the spring game, including a 32-yard TD run. “This is like a milestone for me," he said. "It's something for me...
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Hill builds confidence with extra touches
Sophomore TB Nick Hill played for both teams Saturday because coach Mark Dantonio wanted to limit Le'Veon Bell's carries, and backup Larry Caper suffered a minor injury in the first quarter. “Getting...
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Hill hoping for three-back system
Sophomore TB Nick Hill said his 95-yard rushing performance Saturday could force the coaches to use him in a three-back rotation with Le'Veon Bell and Larry Caper next season. “I'd say this will raise...
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Defenses control spring game
Freshman QB Connor Cook said it shouldn't be a surprise only two TDs were scored in the spring game. The defenses made a combined 16 tackles for loss. “Our defense was ranked in the top five last year....
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Two-minute drill eases Cook's mind
Freshman QB Connor Cook completed 20 of 45 passes for 294 yards playing for both teams, including a 97-yard drive late in the first half. “My first few throws got away from me. That two-minute drill I...
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Dantonio: Leadership lacking as spring ends
Coach Mark Dantonio said his team emerged from the spring with a void in leadership. He's hoping QB Andrew Maxwell and OT Fou Fonoti, among others, will fill it. “Somebody has to take control of this...
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OT Ray's career may be over
Coach Mark Dantonio said senior OT Arthur Ray Jr., who has battled cancer his college career, may not remain with the team. “You have to make the case: Is he going to be in the top 10 (among offensive...
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Dantonio downplays Gholston's knee injury
Coach Mark Dantonio said the right knee injury that DE William Gholston suffered during TB Nick Hill's 32-yard TD run in the third quarter isn't serious. “He bruised it. I'm not sure if his feelings...
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Cook settles down in second half
Coach Mark Dantonio said he was pleased with the play of freshman QB Connor Cook, who threw 45 passes Saturday. “You saw some good things. He settled down a little in the second half. He grew...
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Cousins surprised Redskins wanted him
QB Kirk Cousins was surprised Washington chose him in the fourth round of the draft to be Robert Griffin III's backup. “They're trying to get value at every draft pick. In the NFL, you need a backup...
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3 Spartans who helped their chances
No. 1 -- TB Hill. Junior Le'Veon Bell, a 238-pound bruiser, has a lock on the starting TB job but sophomore Nick Hill may have elevated himself to the No. 2 role with his spring game performance. The...
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3 Spartans who hurt their chances
No. 1 -- WR Fowler. With the losses of B.J. Cunningham, Keshawn Martin and Keith Nichol, the WR spots were up for grabs. Junior Bennie Fowler, the team's most experienced option, couldn't shake a foot...
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