1. Michigan State Basketball: What Will Derrick Nix's Legacy Be?

    College sports are about more than athletic development, they're a vital part to personal growth as well—Michigan State Spartans senior Derrick Nix is a prime example of that...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 1,622 reads 3 comments

  2. Michigan Football: Predicting Wolverines TE Devin Funchess' 2013 Season

    Devin Funchess ' athleticism and play-making ability prompts optimism . The 6'5", 229-pound, soon-to-be sophomore tight end didn't have an eye-popping freshman year on paper ...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 8 reads 11 comments

  3. Michigan State Basketball: Final Report Card for Spartans' 2012-13 Season

    It's sometimes difficult to forecast the fate of the Michigan State Spartans. Underrated teams overachieve, while teams expected to reach the Final Four prematurely fall out of the NCAA tournament—that's the nature of the game...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 3,420 reads 4 comments

  4. Michigan State Basketball: Why Spartans' Sweet 16 Loss to Duke Wasn't a Surprise

    Take a look back at the Michigan State Spartans' season, and you'll see that the writing was on the wall...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 2,426 reads 19 comments

  5. Michigan State vs. Duke: Live Score, Highlights and Sweet 16 Game Reaction

    The Michigan State Spartans, simply put, didn't have enough energy and consistency in the second half of Friday's 71-61 Sweet 16 loss to the Duke Blue Devils. The No...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 3,371 reads 12 comments

  6. Michigan Football: Wolverines vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Is a Win for Both Programs

    It's not some hidden secret that the Michigan Wolverines have always recruited the state of Ohio well, plucking some of the most talented athletes from the Buckeye State and having them star in Ann Arbor...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 2,062 reads 10 comments

  7. Michigan State vs. Duke: Can Adreian Payne & Derrick Nix Handle Mason Plumlee?

    Adreian Payne isn't exactly a soft, cuddly sportsman—well, wait, yes he is. The Michigan State Spartans junior is actually a gentle giant ( just ask Lacey ) and was awarded a sportsmanship honor this season from the Big Ten...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 3,577 reads 28 comments

  8. Michigan Football: Why RB Will Be Wolverines' Most Competitive Position in 2013

    Running backs have long carried the torch for the Michigan Wolverines offense. Despite all of the talent in the backfield, the Wolverines' running game in 2012 was lackluster, dull and plain boring...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 1,529 reads 26 comments

  9. Michigan Football: Wolverines' Leadership Will Guide Team to Success

    Leadership is a quality that's often talked about, but it's also a quality that's often just talk. That's not the case for the Michigan Wolverines, who have a steadfast core of take-charge players that will guide the program to success in 2013...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 805 reads 1 comments

  10. Michigan State Basketball: 5 Keys to Beating Duke in Sweet 16 Showdown

    College basketball followers will get a taste of what March is truly about Friday, when the Michigan State Spartans take on the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 in Indianapolis...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 5,474 reads 12 comments

  11. Michigan Football: How Jake Ryan's ACL Injury Will Impact Wolverines D in 2013

    The last thing that the Michigan Wolverines needed was for a player to suffer a devastating injury in spring practice. That the injured player is star linebacker Jake Ryan only makes matters worse...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 9 reads 25 comments

  12. Michigan State vs. Memphis: Live Score and Analysis for Round of 32 Matchup

    The Michigan State Spartans didn't run away from the Memphis Tigers on Saturday as some expected, but they did scratch out a 70-48 win to reach their 11th Sweet 16 under coach Tom Izzo...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 1,405 reads 14 comments

  13. Michigan State's 5 Keys to Beating Memphis in Round of 32 in NCAA Tournament

    The Michigan State Spartans are a win away from reaching their 11th Sweet 16 under coach Tom Izzo, but they'll have to handle the Memphis Tigers at 2:45 p.m...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 2,521 reads 1 comments

  14. Michigan State vs. Valparaiso: Live Score and Updates for Round of 64 Matchup

    The Valparaiso Crusaders simply didn't have answer Thursday for Derrick Nix. The Spartans' senior center absolutely dominated in just about every way possible during his team's 65-54 opening-round victory over the Crusaders...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 2,287 reads 1 comments

  15. Michigan Football: What Greg Mattison's Extension Means for Wolverines' Future

    The progress of the Michigan Wolverines defense has been noteworthy, to say the least. And now, thanks to a three-year agreement with defensive coordinator Greg Mattison , that progress is on its way to shifting into another gear...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 1,192 reads 8 comments

  16. What Experts Say About Michigan State's 2013 NCAA Tournament Chances

    The Michigan State Spartans are primed for their time of year, but the 2012-13 edition of Tom Izzo's club doesn't seem as confident or dangerous as it has in the past. Failing to deliver in the Big Ten tournament gives reason to doubt the Spartans...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 3,329 reads 2 comments

  17. Michigan State Spartans' Blueprint to Win 2013 NCAA Tournament

    Although it's March, the Michigan State Spartans aren't shoo-ins when it comes to making a sustained run in the NCAA Tournament . After finishing Big Ten play with a mediocre 3-4 record (including conference tournament), the No...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 4,002 reads 5 comments

  18. Michigan Football: Why the Wolverines Could Live Without Da'Shawn Hand

    Sure, Da'Shawn Hand is the No. 1 prospect of the 2014 class. Sure, he's a mammoth, 6'5", 247-pound talent found just once every few years...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 2,739 reads 27 comments

  19. Michigan Football: Why 2013 Season Will Be Reality Check for Wolverines

    Michigan Wolverines football is on the upswing. The Rich Rodriguez era is a distant memory, and Brady Hoke has done an admirable job making sure those three dreadful years are pushed ...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 2,787 reads 75 comments

  20. Michigan State Basketball: Ranking Spartans' Most Likely March Madness Heroes

    Kalin Lucas knew how to get the job done in March, and his seven points during the final 49 seconds of Michigan State's 67-62 thrilling triumph over the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2009 Sweet 16 was proof positive of that...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 2,358 reads 3 comments

  21. Michigan Football: Why Brady Hoke Should Reevaluate 'No-Visit' Recruiting Policy

    News of Drake Harris officially decommitting from Michigan State spread over newswires like a wildfire—it's open season on the Grand Rapids Christian High star wide ...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 7,194 reads 109 comments

  22. Michigan State Basketball: Best-Case, Worst-Case Scenarios in Big Ten Tournament

    Now that the Michigan State Spartans have successfully navigated their way through the rocky paths of the Big Ten basketball season, it's time for coach Tom Izzo's men to shift their ...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 2,918 reads 2 comments

  23. Michigan State Basketball: Final Regular-Season Grades for Spartans

    The Michigan State Spartans' tepid 71-61 victory Sunday over the Northwestern Wildcats closed out their Big Ten regular-season schedule, affording a third-place spot in arguably the premier college basketball conference in the land...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 4,458 reads 12 comments

  24. Michigan Football: Breaking Down Wolverines' 2014 Commits

    After signing a monster 2013 recruiting class, the Michigan Wolverines wasted little time pursuing talent for the 2014 class. Since Feb...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 6,389 reads 11 comments

  25. Michigan Football: Why O-Line, Taylor Lewan Will Be Key for Wolverines in 2013

    Forget about Devin Gardner, the high ceiling of potential for the running backs and the improved stock of wide receivers...

    Adam Biggers Written by Adam Biggers about 3 months ago 2,763 reads 7 comments