Read more about the article “It’s not that easy:” Michigan State beating Rutgers’ elite recruiting class reminder Earvin “Magic” Johnson spoiled us

“It’s not that easy:” Michigan State beating Rutgers’ elite recruiting class reminder Earvin “Magic” Johnson spoiled us

PHOTO: The Sports Illustrated cover after Michigan State's 1979 national title game against Indiana State. Visit my website home page TomShanahan.Report More from Michigan State playing at the Garden, January 22, Carr soaring to develop overall game More from the Garden: January 25, Michigan State’s depth neutralizes Rutgers More from the Garden: January 27, Carr shines under New York's bright lights *** By TOM SHANAHAN NEW YORK – Every now and then we need to remind ourselves that Earvin “Magic” Johnson…

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Read more about the article Coen Carr soaring to develop a Skywalker model of an all-around game

Coen Carr soaring to develop a Skywalker model of an all-around game

PHOTO: Michigan State soars to the basket against Washington. Visit my website home page: TomShanahan.Report *** By TOM SHANAHAN As we watch Michigan State's Coen Carr soar for dunks, my mind drifts to David “Skywalker” Thompson, the model of a leaper with a complete game. Carr, to his coachable credit, has demonstrated strides his sophomore year toward an all-around game. North Carolina State's campus boasts a statue of Thompson soaring off a 44-inch pedestal outside Reynolds Coliseum. The…

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Read more about the article Duffy, Pete and an Irish Setter named Duffy

Duffy, Pete and an Irish Setter named Duffy

PHOTO: Pete Newell coached at Michigan State four seasons, including the Spartans’ Big Ten debut, 1950-51. He was hired as MSU’s 35-year-old head coach after four seasons as the University of San Francisco’s head coach, Kneeling with Newell: L-R Dick Wesling and Ricky Ayala. Back row L-R: Keith Stackhouse, Bob Armstrong, Erik Furseth. By TOM SHANAHAN Two Michigan State football coaches won national titles, Biggie Munn and Duffy Daugherty. Two Michigan State basketball coaches won national championships, Jud…

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