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 Michigan State’s bench neutralizes Rutgers painting red Madison Square Garden

Michigan State’s bench neutralizes Rutgers painting red Madison Square Garden

PHOTO: Michigan State's Jase Richardson set a career high with 20 points. Visit my website home page TomShanahan.Report More from Michigan State playing at the Garden, January 23, Carr soaring to develop overall game More from the Garden: January 27, Carr shines under New York's bright lights *** By TOM SHANAHAN NEW YORK – Rutgers did its best moving the Michigan State game from its New Jersey campus to Madison Square Garden. They wanted to present a showcase…

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My MSUings on Spartans’ loss to Rutgers

By TOM SHANAHAN MSUings on the Spartans’ 37-20 loss to Rutgers to open the season and the Mel Tucker era on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Rutgers, a Big Ten doormat since joining the conference in 2014, ended a 21-game losing streak in conference games. Note: Reaching back to my notes header from my days as the State News sports editor. The Spartans turned over the ball seven times, the most in a game since 1981. PICKING UP WHERE…

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